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Australian tennis star Purcell takes voluntary suspension over anti-doping breach

Sydney: Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Monday. The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a "prohibited method" and had "requested to enter into a provisional suspension on …

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UAE chosen as neutral venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals …

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9 hours, 28 minutes ago

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

Deccan Chronicle

At least three chief ministers -- Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu and Revant Reddy -- will join over 100 CEOs and other leaders from India in Davos next month for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. Naidu will also be joined by his son and senior Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, while Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Tamil …

India Leaders Minister Annual Meeting Naidu Expected

14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Race to Women's ODI World Cup: New Zealand in danger after 0-2 defeat vs Australia

India Today

The race to qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is heating up with less than a year left for the tournament to begin. Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, topped the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 after beating New Zealand 2-0 in the recent three-match series. The top six teams will secure direct qualification for the ODI World Cup next …

New Zealand Odi

14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Photo: PV Sindhu ties the knot with fiance Venkatta Datta Sai in Udaipur

India Today

Badminton champion PV Sindhu tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai in a traditional Telugu ceremony held in Udaipur on Monday morning. Sindhu and Datta Sai plan to host a reception in Sindhu’s hometown, Hyderabad, on December 24, celebrating their union with a broader circle of family and friends. "Pleased to have attended the wedding ceremony of our Badminton Champion …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

India Today

Nigel Richards, a New Zealand-born Scrabble prodigy based in Malaysia, has once again left the world of competitive Scrabble in awe. At the Spanish World Scrabble Championships held in Granada, he clinched the title, beating out over 150 competitors from 20 countries -- all without speaking a word of Spanish. This triumph is just the latest in a series of …

Spanish Richards Turned Scrabble

14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

India Today

Decorated chess player Tania Sachdev expressed her disappointment with the Delhi government on Monday, alleging a lack of support for chess players in the state. Tania highlighted how support from other state governments has propelled their players to achieve great success in chess and revealed that she has received no recognition for her Olympiad victories in 2022 and 2024. Screengrab …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Dune Prophecy's showrunner says Tabu was always on radar: I adore her

India Today

The much-awaited series, Dune: Prophecy, series aired on JioCinema on Monday, December 23. Showrunner Alison Schapker explained the decision to include Tabu in the Dune: Prophecy series, stating, “Well, I just think the Imperium represents a global world. She is an incredible actor with charisma and depth, making her the perfect choice for this role.” “I think she's just incredibly …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Al Jazeera

Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated mass. So the war will finish and we will rebuild,” the cardinal said, urging people in Gaza to never be afraid. His visit came as Pope Francis again criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza. The pope recently called for an investigation …

Gaza Israel Christmas Mass

14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Al Jazeera

The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit ICC tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches. India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the …

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Celebration of changemakers

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Change is the only constant, as the popular adage goes. In the spirit of honouring these changemakers, The Rajasthani Association Tamilnadu unveiled its Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards, at DG Vaishnav College on Saturday. Narendra Srisrimal, chairman of the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards Committee, underlined the community’s dedication to service in education healthcare, and cultural integration. Chief guest Justice C Saravanan, remarked, …

Change Awards

15 hours, 5 minutes ago

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Texas is parting with Lowe after acquiring slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players during the winter meetings less than two weeks ago. Texas acquired …

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17 hours, 19 minutes ago

Nara Devaansh Bags World Record in Chess, CM Naidu Overjoyed

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Nine-year-old Devaansh Nara, grandson of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and son of education, IT, electronics and RTGS minister Lokesh, has achieved the world record for being the “Fastest Checkmate Solver – 175 Puzzles.” The record-making event featured Devaansh tackling a sequence of progressively challenging checkmate puzzles, all selected from the renowned chess compilation by László Polgár, within a tight …

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Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

The Hindu

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year's Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals and …

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New Year to Herald Work on Capital Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will start his Amaravati 2.0 capital at the beginning of New Year 2025, aiming to complete the world-class capital in three years. A recent cabinet meeting headed by him granted permission to the CRDA to undertake 45 engineering works worth Rs 33,137.98 crore for construction of quarters for IAS officers, gazetted officers and class …

Work Capital New Year Chandrababu Naidu Amaravati Crda

20 hours, 37 minutes ago

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games

The Hindu

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s ICC Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the semifinals …

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Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals. Under a hybrid model, the International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday that all of India’s games will be at a neutral venue, including if the team reaches the …

India Games Pakistan Venue Host Uae Pcb

Lindsey Vonn to resume her comeback in St. Anton in January after St. Moritz race canceled

Associated Press

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn lost a chance to improve her ranking when the second race of her World Cup skiing comeback at age 40 was canceled on Sunday due to strong winds and poor visibility. “It took her 20 seconds to get back into it, and then she was fine,” said Chris Knight, Vonn’s personal coach. “What we’re …

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1 day, 3 hours ago

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

India Today

England and Wales Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour on Sunday, December 22. Star batter Joe Root has returned to the ODI setup for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023. However, all rounder Ben Stokes has missed out from the 15-member squad following a left hamstring injury sustained …

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1 day, 3 hours ago

Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa

Associated Press

LA VILLA, Italy — Marco Odermatt is back to his imperious best. Odermatt followed up his first win in Val Gardena in Saturday’s downhill by winning a World Cup giant slalom on Sunday as he continued to dominate the Gran Risa to become Switzerland’s most successful male skier. It was Odermatt’s 41st World Cup victory, putting the three-time defending overall …

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1 day, 4 hours ago

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle

Melbourne: With skipper Rohit Sharma struggling to decipher a way to score runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a clear mindset, change his tactics, and attack the bowlers. "I would like to see Rohit Sharma, his tactics change a bit because he can still be extremely dangerous at …

India Test Attack Rohit Shastri That Number His Tactics

1 day, 6 hours ago

Brazilian Joao Fonseca keen to emulate Jannik Sinner with Next Gen title

The Hindu

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol and world number one Jannik Sinner by winning the Next Gen ATP Finals title in Sunday’s final at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It shows I’m on the right track and would be special,” said Fonseca, a hitting partner for Sinner at last year’s ATP Finals, where he …

Sinner Tien Fonseca

1 day, 7 hours ago

Bijal Vachharajani on writing for children and the planet

The Hindu

The next in the monthly series by WWF-India that highlights niche and unconventional green careers through the stories of well-known personalities from the field of environment and conservation My 12-year-old self would have refused to believe anyone if they told her that she would grow up and become an author of actual books. A writer is born When I worked …

Children Books Work Planet

1 day, 8 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

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Australian tennis star Purcell takes voluntary suspension over anti-doping breach

UAE chosen as neutral venue for India's matches in Champions Trophy

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

Race to Women's ODI World Cup: New Zealand in danger after 0-2 defeat vs Australia

Photo: PV Sindhu ties the knot with fiance Venkatta Datta Sai in Udaipur

Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

Chess star Tania Sachdev calls out Delhi government for lack of support to sport

Dune Prophecy's showrunner says Tabu was always on radar: I adore her

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Celebration of changemakers

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Nara Devaansh Bags World Record in Chess, CM Naidu Overjoyed

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

New Year to Herald Work on Capital Amaravati

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

Lindsey Vonn to resume her comeback in St. Anton in January after St. Moritz race canceled

Joe Root named in England's Champions Trophy squad, Ben Stokes misses out

Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa

Rohit should change his tactics, be more attacking batting at No. 6: Ravi Shastri

Brazilian Joao Fonseca keen to emulate Jannik Sinner with Next Gen title

Bijal Vachharajani on writing for children and the planet

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open