Prof Arun Mohan Sherry is new IIM Shillong directorProf Arun Mohan Sherry, the founding director of IIIT Lucknow, has been appointed the new director of IIM Shillong for a five-year term. Pr...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Meet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Born 50 years after Kasparov, the 13-year-old maths prodigy becomes India's only medallist in World Youth ChessMeet Bengaluru's Pratitee Bordoloi: Thirteen-year-old Woman FIDE Master Pratitee Bordoloi won silver at the FIDE World Youth Chess Champion...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Jewellers may be louped in for idle gold mobilisationThe government is exploring a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, aiming to involve jewellers for the first time to tap into the vast amount...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Kidambi Srikanth retires hurt as India endures Canada Open setbackKidambi Srikanth retired early from the Canada Open due to fitness issues, while Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap advanced to the women's...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Achutaditya Rao-Pochana Arjun exit Canada Open after first-round lossIndia's men's doubles challenge at the Canada Open ended prematurely as Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Pochana Arjun were defeated in the ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
It's just a matter of time before Neeraj Chopra delivers at big stage again: Anju Bobby GeorgeLegendary athlete Anju Bobby George expresses confidence in Neeraj Chopra's ability to regain peak form for upcoming major events, citing h...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Divya Deshmukh to debut, Magnus Carlsen set for return in Global Chess League Season 4Magnus Carlsen returns to the Global Chess League for its fourth edition, while Divya Deshmukh makes her debut. The player draft is set for...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra to compete in Asian Games in Japan, AFI confirmsNeeraj Chopra, the javelin champion, is ready to defend his Asian Games title later this year in Japan. The Athletics Federation of India c...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Para-athletes Pranav Soorma, Ajeet Singh get TOPS funding for overseas training ahead of Asiad
Paralympic medalists Ajeet Singh and Pranav Soorma are set for extensive overseas training, funded by the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
US Open 2026: Tanvi, Devika, Rounak, Srikanth register comfortable victoriesIndian shuttlers made a strong start at the US Open. Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag secured comfortable wins in the women's singles. Kidambi...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- 18-year-old national record breaker Anushka wants javelin-like status for hammer throw
At just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a remarkable 67. 02m throw. Her...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Who is Bode Miller? Olympic skiing legend arrested on drug charges in Idaho, pleads not guiltyOlympic skiing legend Bode Miller faces misdemeanor drug charges in Idaho after being arrested on June 6. The six-time medalist was charged...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
India boxers punch their way to 12-medal haul in CzechiaIndian boxers showcased exceptional talent at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem, securing a remarkable 12 medals, including eight golds, a...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among four honoured with Lifetime Achievement AwardLegendary sprinter P.T. Usha was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. She expressed surpri...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST