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Treesa-Gayatri stun 16th seeds, Lakshya and Unnati advance

Treesa-Gayatri stun 16th seeds, Lakshya and Unnati advance

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India’s top women’s doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly upset 16th seeds Allison Lee and Lauren Lam with yet another solid performance on the second day of the BWF World Badminton Championships 2026 currently underway at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Tuesday. In singles, 2021 bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and debutant Unnati Hooda sealed their designated spots in the second round with contrasting wins over their respective opponents. Gayatri and Treesa, currently ranked 39th in the world, packed off Lam and Lee 21-15, 21-12 in 39 minutes to advance to the pre-quarterfinals. The Indian combination were brilliant overall with Gayatri controlling the net with aplomb and Treesa mixing her soft drops with those booming smashes to keep the Americans on their toes. After the initial exchanges, the home favourites opened up a 6-2 to lead by bagging four straight points and then maintained the advantage to wrap up the first game. Playing from the better side in the second game, Treesa and Gayatri clinched seven straight points from 5-4 to take a …

Krishna-Pruthvi stun top seeds as India begin Korea Masters campaign

Krishna-Pruthvi stun top seeds as India begin Korea Masters campaign

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India’s Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy pulled off the biggest upset of the opening day at the Korea Masters 2026, defeating the top-seeded Thai pair of Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga to advance to the second round of the men’s doubles competition. Competing at the BWF World Tour Super 300 event, the unseeded Indian duo produced an assured performance to register a 21-16, 21-18 victory in 42 minutes. They will now await the winners of their second-round matchup. The Korea Masters, being held from August 4 to 9, serves as an important tournament for Indian shuttlers ahead of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi later this month. Mixed fortunes for Indian contingent on opening day India endured a mixed start elsewhere in the competition. Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were knocked out in the men’s doubles first round after losing 3-21, 10-21 to Korea’s Choi Sol Gyu and Malaysia’s Goh V Shem. In the women’s doubles, Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra also bowed out after suffering a 15-21, 13-21 defeat …

Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

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Indian compound archers Sahil Jadhav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam secured top-10 finishes in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, although Sahil’s individual campaign came to an early end in the knockout stage. Fresh from winning his maiden World Cup medal in Shanghai last month, Sahil continued his strong form by shooting 710 points to finish 10th in the men’s compound qualification rankings. Seven archers finished on the same score, but the Indian was placed 10th based on X-count. However, Sahil was unable to build on his promising qualification performance and was knocked out in the round of 64 after a narrow 147-145 defeat to Mexico’s Juan Gutierrez on Tuesday morning. Austria’s Nico Wiener topped the men’s qualification standings with 714 points. Among the other Indians, Rishabh Yadav finished 22nd with 706 points, while Asian Games-bound archers Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru and Kushal Dalal placed 33rd and 43rd respectively. Jyothi leads Indian women as teams secure strong seeds In the women’s compound event, veteran Jyothi Surekha Vennam …

Ensure proper supply of seeds, fertilisers: AIKKMS

Ensure proper supply of seeds, fertilisers: AIKKMS

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Members of All India Kisan Khet Majdoor Sangathan staged a demonstration in Dharwad on May 29, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement Seeking the requisite and proper supply of seeds and fertilisers and pressing for the fulfilment of various demands, including unrestricted supply of fuel for farm activities, members of All India Kisan Khet Majdoor Sangathan (AIKKMS) staged a demonstration in Dharwad on Friday (May 29, 2026). Staging a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad, the protestors also urged the government to announce a loan of up to ₹5 lakh to farmers under the Kisan Credit Card scheme. Addressing the protestors, the president of Dharwad district unit of AIKKMS Deepa Dharwad said that despite claims by the administration about having adequate quantities of seeds and fertilisers, the farmers were finding it difficult to procure the same. She alleged that both the union and state governments had utterly failed in ensuring Urea and other fertilisers. Consequently, the farmers were being forced to stand in queues before Raita Samparka Kendras, she alleged. She said that …

AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist lists 3 seeds that help ‘clean the gut’, shares how to add them to the diet

AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist lists 3 seeds that help ‘clean the gut’, shares how to add them to the diet

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A healthy gut is one of the cornerstones of overall health. Maintaining good gut health requires both exercise and a proper diet. While that includes the intake of foods from different nutritional groups in the right proportion, there are some foods that work wonders. Chia seeds are loaded with soluble fibre but need to be soaked before consumption. (Pexel) Also Read | Struggling with stress eating? Psychiatrist shares 3 hacks to manage cravings and build healthier relationship with food Seeds are an important part of this group, as they are highly concentrated sources of essential nutrients and contain the blueprint for life. Taking to Instagram on February 24, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained in AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, highlighted three seeds that are most beneficial not just for keeping the gut healthy, but also “clean it like a brush.” 1. Chia seeds “Chia seeds are packed with soluble fibre and form a gel when soaked,” shared Dr Sethi, noting that the gel performs three major functions. These include: Slowing down sugar absorption …

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka named top seeds | Tennis News

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka named top seeds | Tennis News

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Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were named as the top-seeded players for the year’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, which begins from Sunday at Melbourne Park. The draws for the Australian Open will be made on Thursday. Behind Alcaraz, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner is the second seed while Alexander Zverev is third and 10-time champion in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic, finds himself in fourth. Sabalenka, Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff are the top three seeds in the women’s draw for the second consecutive year. Madison Keys returns as the defending champion and the ninth-seeded player, one of four American women among the top 10 seeds. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy for finishing the year ranked No. 1 as ATP world best player during the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) Men’s Singles Seedings at Australian Open seeds 1. Carlos Alcaraz, Spain 2. Jannik Sinner, Italy 3. Alexander Zverev, Germany 4. Novak Djokovic, Serbia 5. Lorenzo Musetti, Italy 6. Alex de Minaur, Australia 7. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Canada …

Indians in action in Open & Women’s Category; Top seeds, ratings & schedule

Indians in action in Open & Women’s Category; Top seeds, ratings & schedule

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The season-ending World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2025 got underway in Doha on Friday. The five-day event, which starts with the Rapid Championship that runs for the first three days till December 28 and is followed by the Blitz Championship for the last two days on December 29 and 30. Russia’s Volodar Murzin is the defending champion in the Rapid format, while Norwegian Maestro Magnus Carlsen and two-time World Championship runner-up Ian Nepomniachtchi are the defending joint-winners in the Blitz format. India’s Koneru Humpy is the reigning Women’s World Rapid Champion and will look to defend her title this time. A total of 42 Indians are in action in the Rapid event, with 29 featuring in the Open category, while 13 are in the women’s event. Arjun Ergaisi is the highest-seeded Indian in the Open section, while defending title holder Humpy is the highest-seeded Indian in the women’s category. World Rapid Championship 2025 – Indians in action in Open section Seeding – Player – Rating 9 – GM Erigaisi Arjun – 271416 – GM …

‘Dragon seeds’ or ‘one episode’? Tharoor defends praise for Advani after Rath Yatra jibe, points to Nehru & Indira

‘Dragon seeds’ or ‘one episode’? Tharoor defends praise for Advani after Rath Yatra jibe, points to Nehru & Indira

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After Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s praise for BJP veteran LK Advani on his 98th birthday led to questions over his ideology, the former minister has reacted with a caveat, using Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi’s examples for his argument. Shashi Tharoor has been far from agreeable with his party, the main opposition Congress, particularly since the Modi regime made him part of delegations of MPs for global diplomatic outreach after Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.(AFP File Photo) “Reducing his (Advani’s) long years of service to one episode, however significant, is also unfair,” Tharoor said on X, after a lawyer pointed apparently towards Advani’s Rath Yatra, which is seen as a catalyst for the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya where a Ram Mandir now stands after the Supreme Court’s ruling. “The totality of Nehruji’s career cannot be judged by the China setback, nor Indira Gandhi’s by the Emergency alone. I believe we should extend the same courtesy to Advaniji,” Tharoor argued in reply to lawyer Sanjay Hegde on X. “Sorry Mr Tharoor, unleashing the ‘dragon …

Expert shares 5 kitchen staples that can ‘boost desire and improve performance in the bedroom’ | Health News

Expert shares 5 kitchen staples that can ‘boost desire and improve performance in the bedroom’ | Health News

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Following food and sleep, sex is one of the three pillars of good health. But busy days and hectic schedules riddled with anxiety and stress can lower your sex drive. However, a well-stocked kitchen can play an important role in increasing your libido and overall sexual health. Instead of running behind supplements and over-the-counter medication, choosing simple pantry staples can go a long way. Dr Shashank M S, consultant – Urology and Renal Transplant, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, said certain foods are known for their aphrodisiac properties, which can help boost desire and improve performance in the bedroom. These include: 1. Dark Chocolate Ingredients such as dark chocolate, which is rich in flavonoids, can increase blood flow and stimulate the release of endorphins, creating a sense of pleasure and intimacy. Story continues below this ad 2. Avocados Avocados are also packed with healthy fats and vitamin E, which contribute to hormone production and can enhance energy levels, making them a vital addition to your diet for a more fulfilling sexual experience. 3. Nuts Almonds are high …

Taipei Open Super 300: Unnati Hooda, Ayush Shetty have their chances but go down in the semifinals against the top seeds | Badminton News

Taipei Open Super 300: Unnati Hooda, Ayush Shetty have their chances but go down in the semifinals against the top seeds | Badminton News

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Up against one of the most highly rated young shuttlers in the world, Unnati Hooda had the lead in the opening game up until the finishing stages. Then top seed Tomoka Miyazaki made her decisive move, from 18-19 down, winning three consecutive points to pull off a mini heist. Up against one of the world’s most experienced, gritty shuttlers, Ayush Shetty was going toe-to-toe, leading 18-17 in Game 1 and 15-14 in Game 2. But Chou Tien Chen is among the best there is when it comes to back-against-the-wall badminton, a trait that has seen him thrive well on the other side of 30 on the gruelling international circuit, a trait that Ayush came to witness from close quarters. That the Indian youngsters lost both of those matches in straight games on semifinals Saturday at the Taipei Open Super 300 is, in equal measure, encouraging and frustrating. They had their chances against the top seeds of the women’s singles and men’s singles draws respectively, but couldn’t quite find a way past the finish line. While …