Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina announce separation as Ukrainian tennis star opens up about the toll of Russia’s war on her life, marriage and familyElina Svitolina has publicly addressed the emotional impact of the war in Ukraine on her personal life. After difficult contemplation, she ...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Meet Ashwath Kaushik, the 8-year-old chess prodigy who defeated a grandmaster in classical play in 2024Ashwath Kaushik made history by defeating grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland. This victory established...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
- At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA Council members for the controversy surrounding his private equity plan. He failed to provide necessary...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust himGianni Infantino will chair the FIFA Council meeting that is set to address his controversial leadership. Discussions will include financia...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
UEFA details qualities of candidate it wants to challenge Infantino and reform FIFAUEFA convened to explore potential candidates challenging Gianni Infantino in the forthcoming elections. The organization seeks a figure wh...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Argentina to retire Messi’s No. 10 jersey? Why FIFA rules could block historic tribute as Argentine icon bids farewell to international footballLionel Messi played his final match for Argentina against Benin, scoring one goal and assisting two others. His retirement ends a remarkabl...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
As Harmanpreet Kaur steps down, four names emerge in India women’s cricket captaincy raceSmriti Mandhana appears the frontrunner after years as Harmanpreet’s deputy, but Deepti Sharma’s all-round leadership, Jemimah Rodrigues’ r...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- IITs and the pressure trap: When rank becomes an identity
A 2nd-year IIT Bombay student recently took his own life after being accused of exam misconduct. Statistics reveal a troubling trend of sui...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Football: As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the awardThe trophy will be presented on October 26, while the final sprint began on September 8 when France Football, the award organiser, released...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Praggnanandhaa’s life lesson from chess: 'Mistakes come in pairs'; why the 21-year-old grandmaster says your next move matters more than your last mistakeLife lesson from Praggnanandhaa: Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa discusses the importance of learning from mistakes and making sound ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
GCL: Carlsen, Gujrathi help Pipers beat American GambitsMagnus Carlsen ended Javokhir Sindarov's winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi won a long endgame. Alpine APL Pipers defeated FYERS American G...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
GCL: Ganges Grandmasters edge table toppers FYERS American Gambits 9-7 to jump to second spotGanges Grandmasters stopped FYER American Gambits' winning streak in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registe...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Global Chess League Season 4 kicks off in Bengaluru with Carlsen’s returnThe fourth Tech Mahindra Global Chess League season commenced in Bengaluru this Saturday. Six teams are competing in a nine-day franchise t...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Javokhir Sindarov focuses on preparation over predictions ahead of Gukesh title clashJavokhir Sindarov prepares for the strongest version of Gukesh Dommaraju for their championship match. He is not reading into recent result...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Praggnanandhaa opens up on Candidates heartbreak, vows to enjoy chess againIndian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his Candidates Tournament disappointment. He gave his all but missed out on the title. No...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
FIDE Candidates: R Vaishali takes sole lead at Women's event; Javokhir Sindarov tightens grip after win over PraggnanandhaaR. Vaishali is now the sole leader in the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament. She secured this position with a draw. In the Men's Candidate...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdraws from FIDE TournamentIndian chess star Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament. She cited personal safety and well-being as the r...
22 Mar, 2026, 10.29 PM IST