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05 Aug

Bathinda’s Tanishka Becomes Youngest FIDE-Rated Female Chess Player from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, SportsFIDE rating, National Chess Tournament Gurugram, Punjab chess record, Tanishka Bathinda, youngest FIDE-rated female player

Bathinda, August 5, 2025 — Eight-year-old Tanishka from Bathinda has created history by becoming the youngest female from Punjab to earn an international FIDE chess rating. She achieved this significant milestone during the National Chess Tournament (Under-9 category) held in Gurugram last month.The official ratings were released in early August by FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs), the international governing body of chess, following their standard global update cycle.Previously, Tanvir Kaur Khinda held the record as Punjab’s youngest FIDE-rated female player at just over nine years old. Tanishka has now broken that record at eight years and four months.To earn an…

04 Aug

Heart-Stopping Finish at The Oval: Siraj and Prasidh Bowls India to Redemption

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndia vs England 5th Test 2025, Oval thriller

London, August 4 — In one of the most gripping climaxes in recent Test history, India defeated England by six runs in the final Test at The Oval, leveling the five-match series 2-2. The thrilling encounter concluded with Mohammed Siraj bowling Gus Atkinson to seal the victory, leaving an injured but heroic Chris Woakes unbeaten at the other end.England began the final day needing just over 150 runs with four wickets in hand. India, in turn, needed those remaining wickets to force a result and square the series. The battle that followed was a nerve-shredding tug-of-war, captivating cricket fans around…

03 Aug

PCB Bans Players from WCL After India Forfeits Matches; Alleges Bias and Hypocrisy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportscricket politics, India vs Pakistan, PCB ban, World Championship of Legends

National Times Bureau, Aug 3, 2025 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a blanket ban on its players from participating in future editions of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament of being politically biased and lacking sporting fairness. The decision came after India forfeited both their scheduled group-stage and semifinal matches against Pakistan, citing national sentiment following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent 'Operation Sindoor.'The PCB, led by chairman Mohsin Naqvi in a virtual board meeting, slammed the WCL for awarding points to the Indian team despite their deliberate withdrawal. The Pakistani board labeled…

02 Aug

Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Silence on Viral “Sugar Daddy” T-Shirt Amid Divorce Drama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, Trendingcourt appearance, Dhanashree Verma, divorce, sugar daddy T-shirt, Yuzvendra Chahal

National Times Bureau, Aug 2, 2025: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally spoken out about the viral black T-shirt he wore to his final court appearance during his ongoing divorce from influencer and choreographer Dhanashree Verma. The shirt, boldly printed with the words “Be your Own Sugar Daddy”, had sparked widespread speculation, with many interpreting it as a pointed dig at his estranged wife.In a recent conversation with entrepreneur and content creator Raj Shamani, Chahal confirmed that the public’s interpretation wasn’t far off. “Mereko nahi karna tha drama (I did not want to do any drama),” he said. “I just…

01 Aug

India Champions Pull Out of WCL Semifinal Against Pakistan Amid Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingIndia Champions, Shahid Afridi, World Championship of Legends 2025, Yuvraj Singh

New Delhi, August 1, 2025 — In a dramatic turn of events at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, the India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, withdrew from their scheduled semifinal clash against Shahid Afridi’s Pakistan Champions. The move came in protest against the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack and rising political tensions between India and Pakistan.The decision was consistent with the Indian team's earlier position during the league stage, where they had refused to engage with Pakistan on the cricket field. By standing firm again, they made it clear that there would be no cricketing ties amid such national…

31 Jul

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 to Kick Off in Visakhapatnam on August 29

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsPro Kabaddi League 2025, Season 12 PKL, Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas, Visakhapatnam kabaddi

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is all set to begin on August 29, bringing back the thrill of kabaddi to four major Indian cities: Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi.The season will open at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Visakhapatnam, with Telugu Titans taking on Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls facing Puneri Paltan in the first two matches. This marks a special return for Vizag, which last hosted PKL matches in Season 6 back in 2018. The city had also been a part of the league’s early days, hosting…

30 Jul

Stokes Ruled Out of Fifth Test; Gill Calls It a Big Miss for England

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBen Stokes injury, India vs England 2025, Shubman Gill

London, July 30 — Indian captain Shubman Gill said Ben Stokes’ absence from the fifth and final Test at The Oval is a major blow to England. Stokes has been ruled out due to a right shoulder injury.“He always makes something happen whether with the bat or ball. From their perspective, it’s definitely a loss,” Gill said during the pre-match press briefing.Stokes has been England’s standout performer this series, scoring 304 runs at an average of 43.42, including a century. With 17 wickets, he leads the wicket charts and was named Player of the Match in both the third and…

29 Jul

Tensions Flare at The Oval as India Coach Gambhir Clashes with Ground Curator Ahead of Final Test

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAnderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gautam Gambhir, India vs England, Lee Fortis, Oval pitch spat

London, July 29, 2025 — On the eve of the highly anticipated final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, emotions ran high at The Oval as India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a fiery verbal exchange with Lee Fortis, the chief curator of the ground. The confrontation, which unfolded during India's practice session, reflected the simmering intensity that has characterized this series between India and England.Eyewitnesses reported that Gambhir appeared visibly upset with the practice arrangements and directly confronted Fortis. Animatedly pointing fingers, the Indian coach raised his voice and was heard saying, “You don’t tell us what to…

28 Jul

Divya Deshmukh Makes History, Becomes First Indian to Win FIDE Women’s World Cup

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsDivya Deshmukh, FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, Indian Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy

Batumi (Georgia), July 28 — Divya Deshmukh scripted history on Monday by becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. She triumphed over compatriot Koneru Humpy with a 2.5-1.5 victory in the tie-breaks held in Batumi, Georgia.This monumental win not only earned Divya the coveted World Cup crown but also secured her final Grandmaster (GM) norm, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve the GM title. The other three are Koneru Humpy, R. Vaishali, and Harika Dronavalli.The final clash saw both Indian stars tied 1-1 after two classical games, pushing…

27 Jul

India Survive Day 5 Onslaught to Draw 4th Test, Keep Series Alive at 2–1

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports4th Test 2025, India vs England, Manchester Test, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill century, Washington Sundar

Manchester, July 27, 2025 — India pulled off a gripping draw against England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, denying the hosts a decisive series win. Starting Day 5 under immense pressure and trailing by 311 runs, India showcased exceptional resilience and batting discipline to shut the door on England's hopes of victory.Shubman Gill continued his remarkable run as captain, scoring his fourth century of the series. His 103 not only steadied India early but also put him in elite company with Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar, who are the only other captains in Test history to have four…