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Hundredth GM milestone underlines Indias remarkable growth in chess

Shrivatri became No. 100 on the Diwali Day. He got his GM title, directly, by winning the ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship at Ozamiz City, the Philippines

9 Nov 2026 7:07 pm
9 Nov 2026 5:15 pm
Warner backs Khawajas Sandpapergate account, calls Cricket Australia probe rushed and botched

Its been eight years since I spoke on this topic. Uzzy, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what youve done, said David Warner

9 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Anuj Shrivatri completes Indias century of Grandmasters | Data

Shrivatri becomes the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu continues to lead the countrys tally, accounting for 38% of Indias Grandmasters

9 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
Its really great to see hard work pay off, says Anuj Shrivatri on becoming Indias 100th GM

Shrivatri said becoming a GM was his main aim and now that he had achieved it, the focus is to cross 2600 rating barrier

9 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Nabi, Gurnoor, Arshdeep to stay back and help Test preparations against New Zealand: Kotak

The three are currently a part of the squad that is engaged in a five-ODI series against the Black Caps

9 Nov 2026 12:39 pm
Sao Paulo GP: McLaren's Lando Norris wins as Mercedes seals Constructors' title

Lewis Hamilton became the second F1 driver with 400 starts after Fernando Alonso; Brazils home drivers have a disappointing race

9 Nov 2026 12:00 pm
Barcelona defeats Atletico 2-1 to stay on top in La Liga

Barca's win takes them clear of second-placed Real Madrid, who moved to 30 points, and five ahead of Atletico in third after 12 games

9 Nov 2026 11:40 am
IND vs NZ ODI series: Rahuls versatility, temperament make him invaluable: Kotak

Rahul is a competent Test opener, bats in the middle order in ODIs, and can effectively switch gears in the death overs, said Kotak

9 Nov 2026 11:00 am
Manchester United stages another stunning comeback to draw with Aston Villa

Substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu sparked a party inside the iconic stadium with their late rescue act after fans had been in mutinous mood, staging more protests against the club's owners

9 Nov 2026 10:03 am
AQI slips to 'severe' in Delhi; Mumbai, Chennai wake up to smog morning after Deepavali

Delhis air quality plunged to the edge of the severe category on Monday as post-Deepavali pollution surged, with AQI readings above 400 across the capital and smog spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow and other major cities.

9 Nov 2026 9:53 am
IND vs NZ third ODI: Rohit Sharma in focus as India eyes series-clinching win over New Zealand

India lead 2-0 in the five-match rubber, but barring Virat Kohli's majestic knock at Eden Park, none of the other batters, including skipper Shubman Gill and the experienced Rohit, have looked particularly comfortable in conditions that have suited fast bowler

9 Nov 2026 9:38 am
IND vs NZ ODI series: New Zealand calls in Clarke as Tickners cover

Pacer Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the fourth and fifth ODIs after failing to fully recover from a low-grade tear in his right calf sustained during the T20I series

9 Nov 2026 8:09 am
Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category morning after Deepavali, AQI at 404

Meanwhile, several other key areas in the capital continued to reel under the 'Very Poor' air quality bracket. Rajiv Chowk clocked an AQI of 381 at 1:30 a.m., while the area surrounding South Extension registered an AQI of 360 at 4:00 a.m.

9 Nov 2026 8:00 am
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif set for Paris return

Promoters said this week that Imane Khelifs December 15 professional fight at the Maison de la Mutualite in Paris will be against undefeated fighter Clarida Sarabia

9 Nov 2026 3:18 am
Chennai Open tennis: Singles final postponed due to rain, unhealthy air quality

The final will now be held at 11 a.m. on November 9; spectators with valid tickets for the postponed game will be allowed to enter the venue with the same tickets

9 Nov 2026 1:18 am
P.T. Usha complains to IOA electoral officer over WhatsApp campaign for SOM polls

The Indian Olympic Association president alleged former archer Dola Banerjee violated the Model Code of Conduct by circulating a WhatsApp message seeking votes for four candidates ahead of Mondays election

8 Nov 2026 10:10 pm
Anuj Shrivatri becomes Indias 100th chess Grandmaster

The 22-year-old won the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open chess championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines

8 Nov 2026 9:10 pm
Pakistan beat India by three wickets in U-19 Asia Cup

India were bowled out for a modest 208 and Pakistan, after a top-order wobble, managed to complete the chase, with Hamza Zahoor taking the team home with an excellent, unbeaten 100 off 108 balls after coming in at number seven

8 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Japans Tashima rates FIFA election chances at 20%-30% in challenge to Infantino

I've been contacted by presidents and international department officials from eight countries, including some outside Asia, said Japan Football Association Honorary President Kozo Tashima

8 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
An wins Korea Open for 11th badminton title of year

The 24-year-old beat Japans Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stretches back to March

8 Nov 2026 1:18 pm
India A take 428-run lead to dominate day 2 against NZ A

Resuming at 227 for two, India A rode on fifties by skipper Jurel (71), Tilak (81 not out) and Washington (50 not out) to post 464 for five before the hosts declared their first innings after 146 overs

8 Nov 2026 11:34 am
India hockey coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu dies at 86

Bhangus name will forever be associated with one of the most memorable victories in Indian womens hockey: Indias 3-2 victory over England in the final at Manchester, becoming Commonwealth Games champions

8 Nov 2026 1:38 am
Towhid Hridoy hits record-breaking double century for Bangladesh in second Test against West Indies

Hridoy became the fourth Bangladeshi batter to hit a double century after Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal and also passed Mushfiqurs 219 to become the highest individual scorer for the country

8 Nov 2026 1:30 am
Senthilkumar loses in quarters of London Open squash

World No 42 Senthilkumar, the second seed, went down 11-13, 6-11, 7-11 in the mens quarterfinals

8 Nov 2026 1:19 am
Hardik Pandya misses Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as injury setback delays return ahead of T20 WC

Hardik Pandya was initially included in India As one-day squad for the October series against Australia A but had to withdraw after suffering a fresh shin injury

8 Nov 2026 1:13 am
Jaiswal smashes second ton of the A tour, hits top form ahead of Test series

Jaiswal (102 off 138), whose form became a matter of concern after the first red ball game of the tour, has regained his sublime touch ahead of the two Test series beginning on November 19

8 Nov 2026 12:51 am
East Bengal makes history in AFC Women's Champions League

The Kolkata team becomes the first Indian club to advance to the knockout stage of the elite competition

7 Nov 2026 10:45 pm
ISL: Chennaiyin notches up first win in style

Brison and Irfan score braces for the home team

7 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
Adkar-Bhosale become first all-Indian pair to reach WTA Tour doubles final

The achievement is significant for Indian women's tennis, with no all-Indian combination having previously reached a final at the main WTA Tour level

7 Nov 2026 6:43 pm
7 Nov 2026 5:35 pm
Mohammed Shami: The end of an era in Indian Test cricket

In the pantheon of great Indian seamers, headlined by Kapil Dev, Jasprit Bumrah, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan, Shami too is in that group for the sheer impact he had on games that he played

7 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
NZL vs IND second ODI: India wins toss, to bowl first

India captain Shubman Gill has won a delayed toss and chose to bowl in the second one-day cricket international against New Zealand

7 Nov 2026 11:07 am
If youre fit and performing well, age doesnt matter: Michael Klinger

After spending years waiting for an international call-up, Klinger sparkled in his brief stint with Australia. Now a sought-after coach on the franchise circuit, the 46-year-old reflects on opening with Brendon McCullum in the IPL, coaching Gujarat Giants in the WPL and ageism in cricket.

7 Nov 2026 10:24 am
Carrick seeks breathing space as United manager

The reality is that the club could be bottom of the table when it kicks off on November 8 if results go against it; City meets Forest in the quest to break a string of losses as it plays catch up with Arsenal

7 Nov 2026 6:49 am
England to focus on preparation and fitness ahead of ODI WC: Brook

England has several selection decisions to make ahead of the series, particularly regarding the spin bowling combination

7 Nov 2026 6:38 am
Jr Sehwag and Lakshya shine as India win

India coasted to 129 for no loss in just 19.1 overs to win with 185 balls remaining and begin its campaign in style. Asked to bat, Nepal slipped to 51 for four at one stage

7 Nov 2026 6:25 am
Bumrah, Jadeja headline India-As final red-ball game

Jasprit Bumrah, who last played in the Asian Games final on October 3, has been preserved only for the red-ball leg of the New Zealand tour

7 Nov 2026 6:22 am
BAN vs WI 2nd Test: Mahmud scalps six to restrict West Indies

Bangladesh, which lost opener Shadman Islam to an ankle injury, reached the close with Towhid Hridoy unbeaten on 29 and Mushfiqur Rahim on 19

7 Nov 2026 4:55 am