India’s Rapid Chess Team Stuns World as IIM-Calcutta’s Atharvaa Tayade Leads Surprise Victory

In a remarkable underdog story, India’s Team MGD1 clinched the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Team Chess Championship in London, with the spotlight firmly on Atharvaa P Tayade, a 24-year-old MBA student from IIM-Calcutta and a self-described “recreational” chess player. Tayade’s stunning performance—11 wins in 12 rounds—played a pivotal role in India’s historic triumph, making him…

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India’s Hockey Revival Hinges on Defensive Discipline After Pro League Setback

India’s men’s hockey team is undergoing a critical phase of introspection and recalibration after a disappointing finish in the 2025 FIH Pro League. Despite flashes of brilliance from forwards and penalty corner specialists, the team’s inability to hold leads in the dying minutes has exposed a glaring weakness: defensive lapses under pressure. A Campaign of…

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Manjrekar Dismisses ‘Post-Kohli Panic’ as Rahul, Pant Shine with Second Innings Tons

Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has strongly criticized the growing narrative of uncertainty surrounding Indian Test cricket in the post-Virat Kohli era. His remarks came after KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant delivered commanding centuries in the second innings of the Headingley Test against England, helping India set a formidable 371-run target. Rahul-Pant Partnership…

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‘Have Forgotten What Position I’m Comfortable In’: Mr. Reliable KL Rahul Guides India to Solid Lead

In a masterclass display at Headingley, India’s versatile opener KL Rahul lived up to his “Mr. Reliable” tag by steering his team to a commanding lead against England. Reflecting on his ever-evolving role in the batting order, the seasoned campaigner remarked, “I have forgotten what position I’m comfortable in,” highlighting his willingness to adapt and…

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Club World Cup Win Won’t Redeem Our Season, Says Pep Guardiola After Man City’s Dominant Victory

Despite Manchester City’s emphatic 6-0 win over Al-Ain in the FIFA Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that lifting the trophy will not compensate for the club’s underwhelming 2024–25 season. Speaking ahead of the Group G clash, Guardiola acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in domestic and European competitions, stating that the Club World Cup…

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