Newly appointed Mumbai Indians batting coach Robin Uthappa discusses the team's poor performance in IPL 2025 and his plans to rebuild trust with fans and empower domestic players. He views his return to MI, where he started his IPL career, as destiny and aims to make the team a formidable force both at home and away.
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez secured a dominant victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, his first win there since 2018. This win significantly extends his championship lead to 44 points over rival Jorge Martin, who was absent due to injury. Marquez now stands poised to potentially clinch his eighth world title at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the US Grand Prix, bringing him to the verge of becoming Formula One's youngest-ever champion. The Mercedes driver now needs only two points in Mexico to clinch the title, despite efforts from rivals Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to delay his triumph. Charles Leclerc finished second, with Max Verstappen third.
Star Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 combined event. India achieved a medal sweep with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar securing bronze, showcasing strong performance in para-athletics.
Indian boxers Aman Dev and Mausam Suhag have shown strong performances at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. Aman Dev qualified for the quarterfinals in the men's 50kg category, while Mausam Suhag advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 65kg category. Another Indian boxer, Shivam, was eliminated.
Indian badminton stars P V Sindhu, Anmol Kharb, and Lakshya Sen have all reached the semifinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Germany. Sindhu and Kharb will face each other in an all-Indian women's singles semifinal, guaranteeing an Indian finalist, while Sen will compete in the men's singles last four.
Aditya has become the second Indian boxer to reach the final of the World Boxing U-19 Championships in the men's 55kg category. Megha Sheokand also secured a final spot in the women's 80kg category. India is guaranteed two bronze medals from Harshika and Prachi Tokas.
Maharashtra, powered by Tanay Sanghvi's maiden fifty and a crucial last-wicket stand with Pradeep Dadhe, secured a 64-run first-innings lead against Bengal on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group C match. Despite being reduced to 64 for six, Maharashtra's lower order showed resilience to surpass Bengal's total of 143.
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings after his stellar performance against South Africa. India's Shreyas Iyer also made significant gains, moving to seventh among T20I batters following India's series win over New Zealand. The latest ICC rankings update reflects shifts across Test, ODI, and T20I formats, with several players making notable progress.
Indian paddlers Jehan Dorab Madan and Shubham Wadhwa secured a bronze medal in the men's doubles MD4 table tennis event at the Asian Para Games. Despite a 0-3 loss to South Korea in their final group match, their overall performance placed them among the top four, earning them a podium finish. Jehan Madan, at 50, became the oldest Indian medallist at the event.
Shaurya Bhattacharya fired a five-under 67 to extend his lead to three strokes at nine-under 135 on day two of the Kolar Open. The Delhi golfer made six birdies against a lone bogey, showcasing strong ball-striking and adapting well to windy conditions. Mohd Azhar is his nearest challenger, while other notable players like Arjun Sharma, Angad Cheema, and Badal Hossain are tied for third.
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced by a confluence of factors this week, including escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns over US-Iran conflict, volatile crude oil prices, and the ongoing quarterly earnings season. Additionally, the US midterm elections, foreign investor activity, and key macroeconomic data releases will also be closely monitored by investors.
Bengal's unbeaten Ranji Trophy run is under threat after a challenging third day against Maharashtra. Despite Mohammed Shami's efforts, a crucial last-wicket stand by Tanay Sanghvi and Pradeep Dadhe gave Maharashtra a significant lead. Bengal's top order collapsed in their second innings, leaving them struggling with a slender one-run lead and six wickets remaining, setting up a tense final day.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli's batting prowess after Kohli's unbeaten 74 guided India to a five-wicket victory in the first ODI. Duffy, who has played with Kohli in the IPL, highlighted the Indian batter's ability to handle bounce and hit across the ground, stating there were "no holes" in his game. He also commented on the challenging conditions for defending targets and praised the Indian bowlers.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, marking the second consecutive month of heavy outflows due to concerns over crude oil prices, global interest rates, and corporate earnings. However, a notable shift occurred towards the end of the month, with FPIs turning net buyers and infusing approximately Rs 6,300 crore between October 26-30.
Five-time champions India, fresh off a dominant win against Bangladesh, are set to face a youthful and unfamiliar Chinese side in their second Asian Champions Trophy round-robin match on Thursday. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledges the challenge of playing an unknown opponent, while veteran striker Mandeep Singh's hat-trick against Bangladesh signals his return to form.
India spinner Saransh Jain delivered a career-best match haul of 13 wickets (7/14 and 6/49) to lead Madhya Pradesh to an innings and 174-run victory over Bihar in their Ranji Trophy Group A match. Madhya Pradesh declared their first innings at 407 for eight, with Saksham Purohit scoring 132 and captain Rajat Patidar adding 109. Bihar struggled in both innings, with Jain proving unplayable. In another match, Priyanshu Moliya scored an unbeaten 321 for Baroda.
Elena Rybakina secured her first year-end world No. 1 ranking after beating Yulia Putintseva in Tokyo, capping a season featuring Australian Open and US Open triumphs.
Glenn Phillips' explosive 107-run innings led New Zealand to an 87-run victory over India in the fourth Twenty20 International on Friday. This consolation win came after India had already secured the five-match series.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the first Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, achieving the milestone during the 4th T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park.
Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain secured significant victories in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback against AS Roma. Barcelona and Inter Milan also recorded convincing wins, with matches across Europe observing a moment of silence for Jesus de Miguel.
Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui and Sweden's Andreas Almgren claimed victory in the women's and men's races, respectively, at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Chepkirui reclaimed her title, while Almgren made a stunning debut, with both races featuring dramatic finishes and strong performances.
Delhi's Kushagra Rawat won gold in the men's 1500m freestyle, while Sajan Prakash secured gold in the men's 50m butterfly at the inaugural Short Course Senior National Aquatic Championships in Ahmedabad. Other winners included Advait Page in men's 400m medley and Tvisha Nikhil Dixit in women's 400m medley.
*Saumya Menon tells Rediff's Divya Nair the hard lessons she learned from her divorce and how they helped her build a healthy and successful second marriage.
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Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attributes her sustained success to diligent body care, strategic scheduling, and an unwavering passion for badminton.
Virat Kohli struck a fine 74 to guide India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the rain-hit first ODI of the series in Auckland on Wednesday, a day before his 38th birthday.
A 47-year-old scientist with the DRDO's Aeronautical Development Agency, Sharad Katiyar, died by suicide in Bengaluru on October 21. His family informed police that he was suffering from mental distress due to work-related pressure and was undergoing treatment for a depressive episode. Police have registered an unnatural death case.
A mature democracy like India has to decide who rules the country -- whether the people of India with their votes or Mark Zuckerberg and other social media moguls through their algorithms, asserts Dr Ashwani Mahajan.
Railways staged a strong comeback on Day One of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash against Mumbai, taking three quick wickets late in the day to leave Mumbai at 247/6 at stumps. Mumbai had built a strong foundation with Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring 78 and Sarfaraz Khan adding 55, but Himanshu Sangwan and Adarsh Singh led the Railways' fightback.
American tennis player Robin Montgomery reflects on how an injury-forced break helped her discover her identity beyond the sport. Despite early success as a junior and a recent WTA title, she faced challenges, including a serious wrist injury. This period allowed her to explore new hobbies and appreciate her life off the court, fostering a stronger sense of self.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has interpreted the US midterm election results as a clear rejection of conflict by the American public, stating, "Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message." This comes as Democrats are poised to take control of the US Congress, securing the Senate and gaining seats in the House of Representatives.
Gadi Eisenkot, a career soldier and leader of the centrist Yashar party, has emerged as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's principal challenger in the upcoming Israeli general election. His campaign is testing whether a leader from Israel's historically marginalised Mizrahi community can reshape the country's political establishment, which has been dominated by Ashkenazi Jews.
India's Madhavendra Pratap Sharma and Kazakhstan's Akhilbay Imangali are leading the rapid event of the Asian Junior Chess Championship in Mumbai, both with a perfect score of 4 points after four rounds. While the open section sees clear leaders, the girls' rapid championship is a much closer contest with six players sharing the lead, all unbeaten. With three rounds remaining, the competition for titles and podium finishes remains intense in both categories.
N Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata are expected to attend the Tata Steel board meeting on November 7 to approve Q2 results and the Tata Sons board meeting in the second half of November.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the first winner of the BOAT (Ballon d'Or of All Time) award, with fans voting his 2008 season with Manchester United as the greatest individual year in Ballon d'Or history, surpassing Lionel Messi's 2012 campaign.
Indian wrestler Neelam Sirohi won a silver medal in the women's 50kg final at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, losing to Japanese legend Yui Susaki. This achievement makes her only the second Indian woman, after Anshu Malik, to secure a silver at the global event. Neelam's journey to the final included a dominant win in the semifinals, and her performance marks a significant milestone for Indian women's wrestling.
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Indian table tennis players, including top seed Manush Shah and Harmeet Desai, showcased strong performances at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, with a majority of home players advancing to the pre-quarterfinals in both men's and women's singles, despite a few setbacks.
Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in a hard-fought Indian Super League match on Sunday. Despite numerous chances and strong attacking plays from both sides, neither team could find the back of the net, leading to a shared point.
