Exclusive | From chasing one-rupee coins every day to defeating Divya Deshmukh: Abhimanyu Puranik finds the state between ‘rage and serenity’ | Chess News

Divya Deshmukh, after her Women’s World Cup victory, revealed her mentors, Csaba Balogh and Abhimanyu Puranik. At the Grand Swiss 2025, Puranik, who had just enjoyed a Disneyland vacation, defeated his protégé, Divya. Puranik, a Mumbai-born Punekar, started chess at five and praised Divya’s amazing mentality and potential for future dominance in Indian chess. NEW…

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Teacher’s Day: How Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya supported their ‘guru’ Jitendra Singh; provide financial assistance worth Rs 80 lakhs | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya recently gifted a car to his childhood coach Jitendra Singh (Special Arrangement) Ahmedabad: The Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are known to be fierce competitors on the field, unwilling to budge an inch. No equation seems out of reach, considering their warrior-like hunger and desire to dominate the opposition. However, there is a…

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Boxing Worlds: Pawan Barthwal draws first blood; prevails in close bout vs Paris Olympian | Boxing News

Pawan Barthwal (centre) with coaches after Thursday’s win Pawan Barthwal has been an Army man since 2017. Whether serving the nation on the battlefield or representing the country inside a boxing ring, the 26-year-old from Syupuri village in Uttarakhand has demonstrated exceptional resilience when confronted with challenges. The 9 Garhwal Rifles officer hasn’t been taught…

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ENG vs SA: Matthew Breetzke rewrites record books; South Africa secure ODI series win against England | Cricket News

South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke (Adam Davy/PA via AP) South Africa secured their ODI series victory against England with a 5-run win in the second match at Lord’s on Thursday. The win was anchored by Matthew Breetzke’s historic 85-run innings.Breetzke, who replaced the unwell Wiaan Mulder, made history by becoming the first player in ODI cricket…

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