It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

IMAGE: India coach GM M Shyam opened up on R Praggnanandhaa’s ability to defend in pressure situations. Photograph: FIDE Chess/Twitter R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in......

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

IMAGE: India will lock horns with Indonesia in the semifinals. Photograph: BAI/Twitter The Indian men's team assured itself of a medal after progressing to the semifinals with a thrilling 3-2......

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap, Srikanth enter 2nd round of Malaysia Masters

IMAGE:  Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Twitter Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth entered the second round to mark a fine day for Indian shuttlers......

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

IMAGE: Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez celebrates winning the Japanese Grand Prix MotoGP race and the MotoGP World title on the podium ,at Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan, on Sunday. Photograph: Toru......

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand in action. Photograph: Grand Chess Tour/Twitter Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand had another below-par day with a couple of draws and a defeat, finishing ninth......