Norway Chess: Anna Muzychuk draws less hype, but earns same prize money as Magnus Carlsen after women’s title | Chess News

Anna Muzychuk and Magnus Carlsen (Norway Chess/Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: “In sports, you never know what will happen,” GM Anna Muzychuk had said during a chat with TimesofIndia.com last February. Back then, Ukraine’s No. 1 was looking ahead to 2025 with cautious optimism.Five months on, Muzychuk has three back-to-back classical chess titles under her belt:…

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Piyush Chawla retires: Yuvraj Singh pens emotional tribute to former teammate; recalls teenage debut to Wankhede heroics | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Piyush Chawla Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised leg-spinner Piyush Chawla’s 20-year cricket career following his retirement announcement, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure. Chawla, who represented India in three Tests, 25 ODIs, and seven T20Is taking 43 wickets, was part of India’s victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI…

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Farm reset: Government says agriculture sector reshaped in 11 years, budget surged five-fold since 2013 & crop output jumped

A surge in budget allocation and sustained policy focus over the past 11 years has led to a wide-ranging transformation in India’s agricultural sector, the Centre said on Saturday, crediting flagship schemes with driving output, procurement, and farmer support to new highs.In an official statement, the government said its agri reforms have empowered farmers and…

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‘Everything went dark after crash’: Helmetless rider ends up with 33 glass pieces in throat after accident in Maharashtra, gets back original voice after surgery | Pune News

PUNE: A 20-year-old college student almost lost his voice after 33 glass pieces got stuck in his throat when his two-wheeler crashed into a pickup truck in Chakan. Surgery and care helped him regain it in just over a month.The biker was without a helmet when he collided head-on with the four-wheeler. He was flung…

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Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Tom Moody predicts winner, says ‘winning mentality is ingrained in them’ | Cricket News

Pat Cummins of Australia (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Tom Moody, the former Australian cricketer, asserts that Australia’s success in high-stakes matches has been consistent across generations, demonstrating exceptional performance levels ahead of their World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.The ICC’s prestigious mace will be contested between South Africa and Australia…

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