As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

Maha Kumbh ends with 65 cr attendees, controversies, politics

The Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world's largest gathering, ends on Wednesday as it began 45 days ago, with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga,......

Will welcome if Mamata exits INDIA, says CPI-M; joins Rahul's yatra in Bengal

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday joined the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in West Bengal Murshidabad district, stating it would welcome if the Trinamool Congress exited the......

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros. IMAGE: American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut were involved in the longest match of all time in the......

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany, with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new......

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

'My body was screaming for help for a long time. I haven't listened. I think I had depression without even knowing and people call me the Minister of Happiness.' IMAGE: Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the......

Grand Slam innovation: Australian Open to introduce shot-clocks

IMAGE: File photo of Rafael Nadal of Spain drying off with a towel during Australian Open. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Players will have an additional five seconds between......

Sinner cruises past Musetti to reach US Open semis

IMAGE: Defending champion Jannik Sinner extended his hardcourt winning streak to 26 matches. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Jannik Sinner stormed into the semi-finals of the US Open after......