Indian golfer Aditi Ashok began her week at the Blue Bay LPGA with a 4-under 68, placing her in T-7 after the first round. Chinese players Mary Liu and Weiwei Zhang, along with South Korea's Youmin Hwang, lead the tournament.
Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.
'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibility,' notes Deepa Gahlot.
Chotrani, Anahat in Fire Open quarterfinals
World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the first round of the Prague International Chess Festival.
Federico Cina of Italy defeated Felix Gill of Britain in a thrilling final to win the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship in Pune.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.
Spain cannot meet Argentina and France will not face England before the World Cup final - provided they win their groups - after FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure.
World champion D Gukesh will face compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram in the sixth round of the Prague International Chess Festival as he seeks his first victory in the tournament.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday and extend his perfect start to the year.
Devika Sihag won the women's singles title at the Azerbaijan International badminton tournament, marking her second consecutive international victory. Sathwik Reddy K and Radhika Sharma also secured the mixed doubles title.
Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.
Lakshya Sen defeated Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.
Lakshya Sen defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong to reach the men's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships.
World Champion D Gukesh faced a surprising defeat against Jorden van Foreest at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram drew his game.
Rice, mung dal, milk, ghee and aromatic spices are the backbone of this creamy savoury Pongal that will melt in your mouth and make your morning or afternoon.
Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and Aravindh Chithambaram had contrasting results in the second round of the Prague International Chess Festival, with Gukesh drawing and Aravindh winning his game.
Coco Gauff's bid for a third Grand Slam title went up in smoke at the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Tuesday, after the third seed enduring a nightmare on serve.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, highlighting India's growing presence in the hardware sector and its strong partnership with the United States in AI and chip technologies.
The opening Grand Slam of the year begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday.
Tough road for defending champion Keys
'Each generation has gone through the hardships and the fruit of labour can't taste sweeter than this.'
Aryna Sabalenka will aim to take a huge stride towards a third Australian Open title in four years when the Belarusian top seed clashes with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final simmering with geopolitical tension.
The Indo-Japanese wild card pair displayed remarkable grit to upset Harrison and King 4-6, 6-3, 18-16 in a match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Play was briefly interrupted during the women's doubles semifinal of the ongoing India Open Super 750 tournament on Saturday after some "particles from the bird's nest" fell on the court.
'All I could do was retrieve those ones which weren't straight to the point... I'm just happy to get through today.'
Elena Rybakina held her nerve to outlast world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling Australian Open 2026 women's singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale.
India's PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed at the Indonesia Masters, but the tournament ended early for several other Indian players.
Savouring the smooth, melt-in-the-mouth charm of chocolate has always been a delight. But beyond its irresistible flavour, this much-loved treat hides some fascinating facts you may never have come across. before. Here are few..
Gauff is a fan favourite in Melbourne
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the Australian Open women's doubles crown, beating Danilina and Krunic to claim their first Grand Slam title together in Melbourne.
Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praises India's dominant run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting squad depth and the importance of peaking at the right time.
IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz powered into his third successive Australian Open quarter-final, beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in a match interrupted by a medical emergency.
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5, 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park.
Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Serbian fourth seed Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title on Sunday, increasing his overall Grand Slam tally to seven.
India's N Sriram Balaji and his Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner, who entered the Australian Open men's doubles draw as an alternate pair, bowed out in the second round.
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