Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice.
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.
'I have never chased money. Yes, you have to pay me my worth. I am not a free artiste but I don't chase money.'
Donald Trump asked countries involved in the peace talks with Iran to sign on to the Abraham Accords, which deal with establishing diplomatic, economic and security ties between Israel and Arab nations.
Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has claimed that several Indian cricket stars initially dismissed T20 cricket as a "stupid game" and were unwilling to play the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, highlighting how dramatically perceptions of the format have changed since then.
Ahead of his new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, we rank all of Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his under-rated debut in Socha Na Tha to his passion project, Amar Singh Chamkila.
D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured important wins in Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, while Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy, boosting India's chances in the competition.
In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Candice Pinto has remained one of the few constants on the Indian runway.
'We won not (only) because we were able to carry out long-range precision strikes.' 'That is, of course, one of the reasons but we had better situational awareness about what's happening than Pakistan.'
Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret during his decade with Manchester City was allowing goalkeeper Joe Hart to leave the club.
'On the day of the results itself, Vijay personally requested Rahul Gandhi for support from the Congress.'
Daniil Medvedev's struggles at Roland Garros continued as Australian wildcard Adam Walton stunned the former world number one in a thrilling five-set first-round upset at the French Open.
Many successful careers begin from ordinary colleges, says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar as he guides worried a class 12 student who was unable to secure admission at an IIT.
'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear objective.' 'Theoretically and pragmatically, Rahul has to show an agenda beyond bad-mouthing Mr Modi on economic policies, foreign policy...'
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, expresses concerns about potential arrest upon his return to India, but remains committed to protesting against the Union Education Minister over alleged shortcomings in the education system.
A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model-actor Twisha Sharma, to CBI custody as the agency takes over the investigation into her death.
The CBI has arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, following the quashing of her anticipatory bail by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Singh's son, Samarth, is also in custody, and the CBI plans to confront them with each other's statements.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary M Satyanarayanan has refuted allegations of corruption against president Kalyan Chaubey, stating that no concrete evidence has been found.
'It's a bit uncertain. Let's see what happens. But he is the top man of Assam, and since my politics is in Assam, I thought it's best to seek his guidance before I take any decision.'
'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business houses.'
Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, has criticised a segment of coaches for being egoistic, using outdated training methods, and being abusive. He shared his own experiences and those of other athletes to highlight the issues within the coaching system.
Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil alleges that a significant portion of coaches are egoistic, use outdated training methods, and are sometimes abusive. Antil cites his own experiences and those of other athletes to support his claims, highlighting issues such as the lure of prize money and the lack of responsibility taken for athletes who don't succeed.
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk made short work of Oksana Selekhmeteva with a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round of the French Open on Sunday and said she was proud of how she remained focused even as the war in her country hit closer to home.
'We can never trust the BJP when it comes to elections.'
Estonian tech startups in AI, cybersecurity, defence, and medicine are showing interest in collaborating with India, aiming to tap into its vast market. Latitude59, a prominent startup conference, is considering hosting a networking event in India next year to foster these partnerships.
A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.
A Bhopal court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of deceased model-actor Twisha Sharma, in CBI custody. The CBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding Sharma's death, which occurred at her marital home. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its judgment on pleas seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for Samarth Singh's mother.
'Those who have drained Mamata Banerjee's blood -- they are the ones calling us traitors.'
Prashanth Neel's Dragon promises a sprawling mass action spectacle with its gritty world-building, intriguing historical backstory, and Jr NTR's ferocious transformation as 'Luger'.
'If Congress had aligned with the TVK before the election, we would have won almost a two-thirds majority.'
'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'
Swiss Stan Wawrinka made his final French Open appearance in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday before departing Roland Garros to a standing ovation and loud applause that reflected the enduring affection for the 2015 champion.
According to pollster Pradeep Gupta, years of TMC "misrule" that created a "climate of fear", Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma and the organisational abilities of Amit Shah and the RSS brought the BJP to power in West Bengal.
'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'
Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.
'It's not arranged vs love marriage anymore. It's about meeting the right person through a system that actually works for you.'
A top Iranian official has blamed the US and Israel for the disruption of global supply chains due to the West Asia conflict, stating that Tehran is not happy about the consequences faced by countries like India.
Titan will continue investments, even as it notes it is too early to assess how customer sentiment and store footfalls will be impacted by the Prime Minister's appeal to reduce gold consumption and the recent hike in import duty.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has expressed the state government's desire for the Tata Group to return to Singur, viewing it as an economic necessity and a signal that West Bengal is open for business. The move aims to reverse the negative perception created when the Nano project was forced out of the state.
