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Swiatek pulls off epic comeback win over Rybakina, enters last 8

Mumbai, June 2 -- In her last press conference a few days ago, Iga Swiatek joked that she does not have a poker face. On Sunday, she proved it. Calmness, anger, worry, relief, and eventually, joy. She... Read More


Young Charvi and her life around chess and puzzles

Stavanger, June 2 -- The Norway Chess Open tournament - held at walking distance from the hotel that hosts the starry GMs - is a beehive of norm-chasing chess players, ranging from age 6 to 60, and lo... Read More


Skipper Shreyas slams 87*, PBKS in first final since '14

Ahmedabad, June 2 -- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer smashed a 41-ball 87* to end his team's 11-year wait to enter the IPL final on Sunday. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians posted 203/6 in a rain ... Read More


Gukesh stuns Carlsen in thriller

India, June 2 -- In a spectacular turn of events where Magnus Carlsen snatched defeat from jaws of victory, Gukesh D earned his first Classical win over the world No.1 after a dramatic ending in Round... Read More


As Paris revels, PSG fans find a sense of belonging

India, June 2 -- Paris is agog, awash and cannot contain itself from frequent drive-bys in souped up Mercs, beat up hatchbacks and motorcycles, horns and hooters tooting and shouts of "championes" to ... Read More


Masters of Europe: In PSG's first, a benchmark for class

Kolkata, June 2 -- The Champions League trophy has a new home. One where it could now be a frequent visitor if what a young and skilful Paris St-Germain (PSG) did this summer is any indication. Till S... Read More


GST collection hits Rs.2.01l-crore in May, Records 16.4% INCREASE

New Delhi, June 2 -- Gross goods and services tax revenues rose about 16.4% to cross Rs.2.01 lakh crore in May, compared to last year, registering the third-highest monthly collection of taxes, which ... Read More


Ukraine says it destroyed 40 Russian planes in drone strike

Kyiv/Moscow, June 2 -- A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia's territory, a Ukrainian security official said, while Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and... Read More


NE flood situation still grim, IAF joins rescue operation

Silchar/Agartala/Imphal/Shillong/Kohima, June 2 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, and the governor of Manipur and assured them... Read More


Celebrations, revelry and violence: Paris in a frenzy after PSG win Champions League

Paris, June 2 -- Paris is agog, awash and cannot contain itself from frequent drive-bys in souped up Mercs, beat up hatchbacks and motorcycles, horns and hooters tooting and shouts of "championes" to ... Read More