Malaysia Masters: Sindhu falters in thrilling final against China’s Wang Zhi Yi

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu falters in thrilling final against China’s Wang Zhi Yi

Kuala Lumpur, May 26 - Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu came close to winning the Malaysia Masters women's singles title but fell short to China's Wang Zhi Yi in a thrilling three-game final 21-16, 5-21, 16-21, here on Sunday.

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Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Ostrava Golden Spike with muscle injury, to attend event as guest

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Ostrava Golden Spike with muscle injury, to attend event as guest

Ostrava (Czech Republic), May 26 - Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the upcoming Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 athletics meet, World Athletics Continental Tour Gold label event, due to an adductor muscle injury sustained during training two weeks

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‘It’s disappointing’, says Bangladesh captain Shanto after T20I series loss to USA

‘It’s disappointing’, says Bangladesh captain Shanto after T20I series loss to USA

Houston (USA), May 26 - Bangladesh defeated the USA by 10 wickets in the third and final T20I but finished the series 2-1 after suffering defeats in the first two matches. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the result was disappointing but it gave

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Competing in Asian Taekwondo C’ships is a step towards Worlds: Rodali Barua

Competing in Asian Taekwondo C’ships is a step towards Worlds: Rodali Barua

New Delhi, May 26 - Assam's Rodali Barua, who won bronze in Kyorugi Category of the Asian Taekwondo Championship, become a household name in the Indian Martial arts and aspires to go places to become a powerhouse in national and international events. She

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‘All round team, hard to defeat’: Kumble, Watson pick KKR as favourites to lift IPL 2024 trophy

‘All round team, hard to defeat’: Kumble, Watson pick KKR as favourites to lift IPL 2024 trophy

New Delhi, May 26 - Former India spinner Anil Kumble and ex-Australian all-rounder Shane Watson have picked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as favourites to lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final at MA Chidambaram Stadium

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Para-Athletics Worlds: Sun Pengxiang, Wen Xiaoyan set World Records as Chinese stars dominate

Para-Athletics Worlds: Sun Pengxiang, Wen Xiaoyan set World Records as Chinese stars dominate

Kobe (Japan), May 25 - Chinese para-athlete Sun Pengxiang won men's javelin throw F41 gold with a new world record while Wen Xiaoyan lowered her own world record by winning the women's 200m T37 final at the Para-Athletics World Championship here on Saturday.

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T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant shares photo with teammates as India players leave for New York

T20 World Cup: Rishabh Pant shares photo with teammates as India players leave for New York

Mumbai, May 25 - Having made a grand return to action following a 15-month break because of a near-fatal accident, young wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant posed with some members of the Indian team as they departed for New York for the ICC Men's T20

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T20 World Cup: First batch of Indian team leaves for New York from Mumbai

T20 World Cup: First batch of Indian team leaves for New York from Mumbai

Mumbai, May 25 - The first batch of Indian team, comprising captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, is leaving for New York from Mumbai on Saturday night to participate in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup starting from June 1.

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IPL 2024: Data, analytics is just one factor in a decision-making process, says Pat Cummins

IPL 2024: Data, analytics is just one factor in a decision-making process, says Pat Cummins

Chennai, May 25 - A victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final for Sunrisers Hyderabad over Kolkata Knight Riders will add another feather to Pat Cummins’ cap of leadership glory in the last 12 months.

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IPL 2024: When I raised my concern, no one was agreeing to it, says Shreyas Iyer on back issues

IPL 2024: When I raised my concern, no one was agreeing to it, says Shreyas Iyer on back issues

Chennai, May 25 - Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad, India batter and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer has revealed that he had raised a word about his struggles with a back injury post the

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T20 World Cup: ICC to set up record number of fan parks to broadcast mega event

T20 World Cup: ICC to set up record number of fan parks to broadcast mega event

Dubai, May 25 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record number of fan parks to broadcast the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 with nine live sites including one in New Delhi in five different countries,

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan’s biggest chink is always going to be fielding, says Hayden

T20 World Cup: Pakistan’s biggest chink is always going to be fielding, says Hayden

New Delhi, May 25 - Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has asserted that Pakistan's squad for the next month's T20 World Cup looks solid with a star-studded line-up but their fielding remains a 'biggest chink' for them.

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Artificial intelligence may offer companionship to the lonely

Artificial intelligence may offer companionship to the lonely

New Delhi, May 27 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may be key to fighting loneliness among humans, which is known to seriously impair health, according to a robotics expert.

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Aster DM Healthcare announces Rs 250 crore hospital expansion plan in Bengaluru

Aster DM Healthcare announces Rs 250 crore hospital expansion plan in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 27 - Aster DM Healthcare on Monday announced a Rs 250 crore expansion plan for its Aster CMI Hospital in the city.

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Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace

Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace

New Delhi, May 26 - Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, on Sunday, advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace.

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Govt asks telecom providers to block incoming international spoofed calls

Govt asks telecom providers to block incoming international spoofed calls

New Delhi, May 26 - In a significant move, the government on Sunday issued directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for blocking incoming international spoofed calls.

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CSIR-CMERI launches new electric tiller for small and marginal farmers

CSIR-CMERI launches new electric tiller for small and marginal farmers

New Delhi, May 26 - The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) launched an electric tiller, to help small and marginal farmers with sustainable and efficient farming, the Ministry of Science & Technology said

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Why Covid vaccinations and repeated infections help boost immunity

Why Covid vaccinations and repeated infections help boost immunity

New Delhi, May 26 - The immune cells of people who received Covid 19 vaccines and also experienced "breakthrough" or repeated infections can build an "immunity wall" against future SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to scientists.

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Bhuvan Bam decodes his success with Titu Mama, whom he played out of a living room

Bhuvan Bam decodes his success with Titu Mama, whom he played out of a living room

Mumbai, May 27 - Actor and YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam, who recently got a trademark for his character Titu Mama, said that it feels unreal to imagine that a character he played from his living room would become such a phenomenon and resonate

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John, Jacqueliene, Sunny, Raveena call for stricter laws to end cruelty against animals

John, Jacqueliene, Sunny, Raveena call for stricter laws to end cruelty against animals

New Delhi, May 27 - Animal abuse has reached a crescendo, with many cases remaining unreported. Ardent animal lovers such as John Abraham, Sunny Leone, and Jacqueliene Fernandez have voiced their opinions and called for "stricter laws" to safeguard the four-legged friends.

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