Sindhu, a 2019 World Champion, lost 14-21, 21-15, 14-21 to Zhang in a match that lasted 55 minutes.
The Indian men's team is searching for its maiden medal at the tournament. No Indian men's team has ever reached the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup.
Saina Nehwal produced a fine performance to kick-off her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight game win over Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi.
None of the other three quarters boast of such a strong star cast but there would be a few mouth-watering opening round clashes to look forward to.
The victims, all relatives, belonged to Anantapuramu district and were on their way to Tirupati from Dharmavaram to attend a wedding engagement ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning.
His backhand blocks and forehand low returns reaped dividends but an alert Gemke managed to grab a four-point cushion at the interval.
Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth will meet compatriot HS Prannoy in his opening match, while former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap will square off against a qualifier.
If Sindhu and Saina win their respective second round matches, they will face each other in the quarter-finals.
Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.
Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo
The 22nd edition IIFA awards in Abu Dhabi saw a lot of big wins and surprise misses.
The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years
Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.
Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup in Bangkok on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.
India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.
Indian badminton team created history on Sunday as they lifted the Thomas Cup trophy for the very first time.
We remember the Kannada superstar, and his immense contribution to cinema and life.
The Kannada film is a must see its breezy narration and extraordinary performance of veteran actor Dr Vishnuvardhan.
Check out these actors who can sing as well as act.
Nam Yejamaanaru is a real treat for the film fans looking for some different type of films. Navya Nair stands out with a top class performance. Vishnuvardhan once again comes out with a decent emotional performance. Nagabharana delivers a film with a new rare theme. Hamsalekha is striking with his background score.
Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.
'For me, he's the brother and friend I lost so early.' 'It is like a part of me has been amputated.'
Indian chess prodigies, Gauri Shankar and Arjun Vishnuvardhan, won top spots at the U.S. Space Coast Open Chess Championships.
Bollywood celebrates 75 years of Independence by telling us what freedom means to them, and posting interesting pictures on social media.
Actress producer and director Vijayalakshmi Singh talks about her latest directorial venture Sweety.
Director P Vasu talks about his new Kannada film Aarakshaka.
If it's just some entertainment you're looking for, this film is a must-watch for you.
The film is directed by Tamil director Vishnuvardhan who makes his debut in Telugu
Venkatesh will be seen in Nagavalli Chandramukhi (the sequel to Chandramukhi), a Telugu remake of Mohanlal's classic Manichitrathazhu and Vishnuvardhan's Kannada super hit Aptharakshaka.
The noted director and actress died of kidney failure on Tuesday.
Yatchan is an unexciting action comedy, writes S Saraswathi.
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Ajith's magnetic screen presence is enhanced by his popular salt and pepper look.
Fans in the state go crazy over Vishnuvardhan's last Kannada film.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader K G Bopaiah was on Wednesday elected as the speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The elections were held after Jagadish Shettar stepped down the post to be sworn in as a cabinet minister in the B S Yeddyurappa government.
It looks like Yuvan Shankar Raja, after a couple of not-so-memorable efforts, is on his way to finding his groove again. Sarvam manages to snag your attention, in a good way.
As the countdown of Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, Dasavathaaram begins, Suresh Krissna reminisces about his association and relationship with the actor whom he directed in three films Sathya, Indrudu Chandrudu and Alavandan.
The Kannada movie scores in its high class cinematography and top class songs. Cameraman H C Venu and music director K.Kalyan are the real heroes of the film. Newcomer Akshay is good in action sequences. Mahi is glamorous and emotes well. A watchable film.
Suhasini on her last movie with the Kannada actor.
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