World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses the challenges of being defending champions in the IPL, emphasising the importance of embracing pressure and adapting to the evolving nature of the game.
Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians' IPL playoff chances were hampered by Rohit Sharma's delayed return from a hamstring injury. He highlights Sharma's impactful innings against Lucknow Super Giants and suggests that an earlier recovery could have changed MI's fortunes.
Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge attributes his improved performance in the Indian Premier League to a crucial mindset shift, crediting head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer for their guidance.
'You sat for the exam. You experienced the environment -- the pressure, the time constraints, the pattern of questions, where you were strong, where you struggled. That experience is invaluable. No amount of coaching can replicate that.'
A new study suggests a blood test called 'VeloCD' can predict the trajectory of an illness and how well a patient might respond to treatment by measuring key markers in the blood.
Delhi Capitals' coach Hemang Badani expresses concern over Kuldeep Yadav's form as the team fights for a playoff spot in the IPL. Despite past successes, Kuldeep's economy rate has increased, and wickets have been scarce. The team hopes he can regain his peak performance during this crucial phase.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.
Rapid growth in personal gold loans has raised concerns over borrower leverage, large-ticket exposure and volatility in gold prices, points out Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.
If West Bengal does not begin to reclaim its lost pride, the state would have lost -- perhaps irreversibly, this time, notes Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
Punjab Kings paid the price for sloppy fielding and dropped catches in a defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Irfan Pathan criticising their costly errors in IPL 2026.
The Jharkhand High Court has instituted a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing the critical scarcity of doctors in jails across the state. The court's action followed the death of an appellant in jail due to inadequate medical treatment, highlighting the severe lack of medical facilities and personnel in Jharkhand's prison system.
Tamil Nadu's Baranica Elangovan broke her own national record in pole vault at the Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar.
Gauff threw up on court midway through the second set before recovering from a break down and then dominating the third set.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming Formula One, with teams like Williams and Red Bull using AI for race strategy, data analysis and operations as tech partnerships and sponsorship revenues surge.
The central bank is yet to consider actions such as a rate hike or mobilising dollar inflows from non-resident Indians to boost forex reserves as it cannot afford to continue with them for long when the rupee's internationalisation tops its agenda, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The Education Ministry will focus on training teachers in the use of Artificial Intelligence tools over the next three to four months to support classroom teaching, lesson planning and student assessment, a senior official said.
Aston Villa secured their place in the Europa League final with a dominant 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, setting up a clash with Freiburg in Istanbul.
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Experts say cold-rolled formed engineering solutions are driving a sustainability shift in the mining sector as the process generates minimal scrap, which can reduce waste generation by up to 80 per cent compared to conventional methods.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.
The violent set pieces, exaggerated villains, ridiculous dialogue, and non-stop fan service all work in the moment. But once the credits roll, there is not much left to hold onto.
'When a story is presented to you on a large screen, they will know there are a lot of things that are not shown in the history books.'
China has confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's conflict with India, according to official media reports.
H S Prannoy believes Lakshya Sen's injury significantly impacted India's chances at the Thomas Cup, while Chirag Shetty expressed disappointment at the muted reception following their bronze medal win.
In Puducherry, where constituencies have fewer than 30,000 electors on average, it is usual for N Rangaswamy to call out people he knows by name during his roadside election meetings.
'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'
India's women's table tennis team secured a 3-2 victory against Ukraine in a closely contested match at the ITTF World Team Championships Finals qualifiers, boosting their chances of topping Group 6.
Rashid Khan's tactical brilliance and four-wicket haul powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals, signalling the spinner's return to peak IPL form after recent struggles.
The government is identifying households with both liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) connections to enforce a ban on dual ownership, aiming to curb misuse and better target subsidies amid global energy supply disruptions.
Despite geopolitical tensions and FII outflows, Indian small and midcap stocks have not only recovered losses but are also outperforming largecap indices, driven by attractive valuations, domestic institutional support, and a rebound in earnings.
'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'
Film folk have been celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, and posting loving pictures on social media.
'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'
By asking Vijay to produce letters of majority support before inviting him to form the government, the governor risks overstepping established Constitutional principles, notes Harishchandra.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has condemned the recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar, calling them a deliberate attempt to spread terror and disrupt the state's peace. He accused the BJP of trying to create an atmosphere of fear and division for political gains ahead of elections.
A look at some of the long-standing barriers or world records which were broken in athletics, cricket and badminton.
Former captain Shakib Al Hasan has criticised Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup in India, calling it a 'blunder'. He also expressed hope that bilateral cricket ties could improve with future series.
Sanju Samson's impressive form continues as he guides Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable victory over Delhi Capitals, earning high praise from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
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