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New Delhi: India’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a critical stage, with their Super 8s clash against Zimbabwe turning into a virtual knockout. The match, scheduled for Thursday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, is a must win for the side led by Suryakumar Yadav. A victory would keep India’s title defence alive, but another defeat could potentially end their semifinal aspirations, depending on the outcome of the other Super 8s fixture between the West Indies and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. If India lose to Zimbabwe and the West Indies defeat South…

New Delhi: The Union Territory of Ladakh etched its name into global sporting history by staging the world’s highest altitude frozen lake half marathon at the iconic Pangong Tso. The 21 kilometre event, held at an altitude of 13,862 feet in sub zero conditions, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the highest altitude frozen lake half marathon ever conducted. The four hour endurance run began at Lukung and concluded at Maan village, drawing 75 runners who braved icy winds and temperatures that can plunge to minus 30 degrees Celsius during winter. Despite the harsh environment and challenging…

New Delhi: The India men’s national field hockey team snapped a prolonged losing run in the FIH Pro League with a morale boosting victory over world number three Australia men’s national field hockey team, prevailing 3-1 in a shoot-out after regulation time ended 1-1 in Hobart on Wednesday. The result marked India’s first win of the Hobart leg and provided a timely lift after a difficult start to the season. The contest was tightly contested through the opening three quarters, with both sides cancelling each other out in midfield and defence. Australia controlled possession for long periods, but India remained…

New Delhi: World champion D Gukesh opened his campaign at the Prague International Chess Festival by holding Hans Moke Niemann to a tense draw in the Masters section, surviving a challenging middle game in what proved to be the sole drawn contest of the opening round. The game was shaped by a combative Berlin Defence that quickly set the tone. Despite playing with the white pieces, Gukesh was forced onto the defensive when Niemann opted for an ambitious approach, sacrificing a knight on the thirteenth move to generate initiative and long term pressure. The decision created a complex position that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Impressive all round performances highlighted Wednesday’s matches in the Junior Cricket Championship organised by the Oxford Cricket Club, with Power Panthers Porvorim, Dhadsakhal Stars, Oxford, and Ghumteshwar all registering convincing victories. The matches were played at the SAG Ground and Arlem Ground, drawing enthusiastic participation and competitive cricket. At Chicalim, Panjim Challengers set a challenging total of 139 for 6 in 25 overs after batting first. Vansh Kudtarkar anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80, receiving limited support from the middle order. In reply, Power Panthers Porvorim chased the target comfortably, reaching 140 for 2 in 20…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Rising talents took centre stage at the Baale BPS Open 2026 as key finals across categories were decided at the B.P.S. Sports Club, with impressive performances from youth competitors drawing strong attention. The tournament, currently underway in Margao, has continued to highlight competitive depth and emerging promise in Indian tennis. In the Girls Under 18 final, Tvisha Sardesai displayed control and consistency to defeat Urvi Panandiker in straight sets. Tvisha closed out the contest 4-1, 4-3, maintaining composure in key moments to secure the title. Her ability to dictate play and manage pressure proved decisive in the…

GIRF 2026 (Great Indian Restaurant Festival) to be live from February 15, 2026 for 2 months, Upto 50% off across 40,000 top restaurants in 60+ cities across India, Unveils a campaign with Bhuvan Bam who brings the iconic world of BB Ki Vines Bengaluru: Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s widely popular Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026. Launched with Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador for GIRF 2026, integrating the much loved universe of BB Ki Vines into India’s biggest dining festival. Following the phenomenal success of last year’s editions, GIRF…