Gukesh takes down Nakamura

Posted on   12:24 pm

Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju avenged his loss to Hikaru Nakamura in the Checkmate: USA vs India exhibition match, showcasing his composed style as he secured a well-deserved victory over the American Grandmaster at the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown here on Tuesday.

Rights body slams Yunus govt for minority abuse

Posted on   12:23 pm

New Delhi-based rights body — the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) — on Tuesday condemned the Bangladesh interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus for letting loose the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), the Bangladesh Army and the judiciary to target religious minorities in the country.

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, remains stable

Posted on   12:18 pm

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third match against Australia, has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital and is now in a stable condition, the BCCI said on Tuesday.

Women’s WC: India ready for Aussie challenge

Posted on   12:17 pm

As India prepare to face Australia in a blockbuster semi-final of the Women’s World Cup, former India captain Mithali Raj believes that the key to overcoming the world champions lies as much in mental resilience as in skill.

Focus on SKY’s form as India take on Oz

Posted on   12:09 pm

The leader in Suryakumar Yadav will nudge the batter in him to take centrestage and start contributing handsomely with the willow when India take on Australia in the opening T20 International here on Wednesday.