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Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid & Blitz title

Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid & Blitz title

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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in emphatic fashion, sealing the championship with a round to spare. The 20-year-old finished with 23.5 points, comfortably ahead of Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan, one of the contenders for the world championship cycle. Not losing any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz in the Grand Chess tour, Praggnanandhaa jumped to second spot in the GCT which almost guarantees a place in the grand finale scheduled later this year. The Indian will just have to keep up his form in the last tournament of the season which will be played under Classical system. After winning the rapid section with a marginal lead against Sindarov, Pragg lost only one game in the blitz and scored the requisite victories to end up with 11.5 points out of a possible 18. Sindarov, who was trailing Praggnanandhaa by a full point after the rapid section, had to be content with the second spot on 22 points whereas Wesley So of United States …

Raveena Tandon almost got bitten by the Ohh My Dog star; actor’s reaction wins hearts online. Watch video

Raveena Tandon almost got bitten by the Ohh My Dog star; actor’s reaction wins hearts online. Watch video

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Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon recently attended the special screening of Pankaj Tripathi’s film Ohh My Dog, but the red carpet came with an unexpected scare. The actor was almost bitten by the film’s four-legged star, but instead of panicking, Raveena handled the moment with remarkable calm. Her composed reaction has now won praise from the internet. Raveena Tandon almost got bit by a dog at Ohh My Dog screening. Raveena Tandon almost got bitten by a dog On Thursday, a special screening of Ohh My Dog was held in Mumbai. Raveena attended the event and posed with the film’s canine star. However, things took an unexpected turn when the dog began barking aggressively and almost bit her as she stood up after posing for pictures. A thread from her dress became stuck in the dog’s mouth. Raveena remained calm throughout the incident and stepped forward to soothe the animal instead of backing away. Her reaction impressed fans, with one commenting, “Thank you for your patience and kindness Raveena ma’am.” Another wrote, “Sign of a true …

Suraj Chand wins India’s first-ever gold medal at World University Squash C’ships

Suraj Chand wins India’s first-ever gold medal at World University Squash C’ships

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Suraj Kumar Chand became India’s first-ever gold medallist at the World University Squash Championships after winning the men’s singles title at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai on Thursday. Competing in front of a home crowd, Suraj defeated Hungary’s Benedek Takacs in a thrilling one-hour-and-five-minute final, 5-11, 11-8, 11-5, 6-11, 11-4. The gold medal marked his second consecutive men’s singles medal at the championships, having won bronze at the 2024 edition in Johannesburg, South Africa. 🚨#News l 🇮🇳 Suraj Kumar Chand is the 1st Indian to win GOLD at the World University Squash Championship 🏆 The Mumbai star beat Hungary’s Benedek Takacs in a five-setter to become the first-ever Indian champion at the tournament. A historic day for Indian squash on home… pic.twitter.com/KA9pVm4fSK — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) August 6, 2026 Suraj made a shaky start by dropping the opening game but quickly recovered to take the next two and seize the lead. The Hungarian opponent then forced a decider by claiming the fourth game 11-6. Keeping his cool under pressure, Suraj dominated the final game 11-4 …

Ted Lasso season 4 review: Jason Sudeikis’ everyman hero still wins your heart, but now fights a villain called formula

Ted Lasso season 4 review: Jason Sudeikis’ everyman hero still wins your heart, but now fights a villain called formula

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Ted Lasso season 4 Directors: Erica Dunton, Ellie Heydon, and Declan Lowney Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift, and Tanya Reynolds Rating: ★★★.5 Everyone’s favourite football coach is back. Ted Lasso has been forced to return from the US to the UK to coach the AFC Richmond women’s team. And it is here that Lasso, the character, mirrors Lasso the show, which Apple TV had to bring back for a fourth season despite neatly wrapping up the character’s arc in the season 3 finale. Season 4 was a risky proposition and it starts shakily, but to the relief of anyone who has liked this heartwarming show, it gets back on track, even if it carries the hint of a predictable formula in its narrative now. Ted Lasso season 4 review: Jason Sudeikis and Tanya Reynolds in a still from the show. Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is living a quiet life in the US with his family, when Rebecca Walton (Hannah Waddingham), his former boss, coaxes him to return …

IIA Director wins COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

IIA Director wins COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

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The award recognises Annapurni Subramaniam’s work on stellar populations, blue straggler stars, UVIT/AstroSat, future telescopes, and Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR). | Photo Credit: File photo The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Vikram Sarabhai Medal for 2026 was awarded to Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), in recognition of her contributions to space research in developing countries. The medal is awarded jointly by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and COSPAR every two years in honour of Vikram Sarabhai who is considered the father of the Indian space programme. The award recognises her work on stellar populations, blue straggler stars, UVIT/AstroSat, future telescopes, and Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR). She received the award on Monday at the 46th COSPAR General Assembly in Florence, Italy. “I am extremely happy to receive this award. This is in recognition of my contribution to research in astrophysics, Indian space mission AstroSat, next-generation astronomy facilities and sustainable development,” Prof. Subramaniam said. The COSPAR was established in 1958 by the International Council for Scientific Unions (ICSU) and is headquartered …

Bankipur bypoll results: Prashant Kishor wins from BJP's stronghold

Bankipur bypoll results: Prashant Kishor wins from BJP's stronghold

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In a major political development in Bihar, Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Monday won the Bankipur Assembly by-election, ending the BJP’s uninterrupted hold over the constituency since 1995, reported PTI. The victory marks the first time in over three decades that the BJP has lost the prestigious urban constituency. The bypoll was necessitated after BJP national president Nitin Nabin vacated the seat following his election to the Rajya Sabha. Making his electoral debut, the 49-year-old defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 19,324 votes, securing 64,151 votes.  Historic debut victory Political strategist-turned-politician, Kishor had framed the bypoll as a “referendum” on the BJP-led government in Bihar. The JSP chief’s victory came against Neeraj Kumar, a BJP youth wing leader who was fielded after the party’s original candidate, Abhishek “Bunty”, withdrew from the contest at the last moment, citing family reasons, the news agency reported.  RJD candidate Rekha Gupta finished a distant third with 14,273 votes. Gupta had lost the seat to Nitin Nabin by around 50,000 votes in the 2025 …

Tanvi Sharma wins first World Tour title

Tanvi Sharma wins first World Tour title

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The 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma clinched the women’s singles title at the 2026 Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday. The triumph marked a career first BWF World Tour title win for the fast rising teenager. Sharma, who was up against Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in the final, registered a 21-16, 21-16 straight games victory to coast along to the title. “I didn’t expect to win the title,” Sharma said after the win. “I just thought I would give my best, so I was going step by step, match by match.” #News | Tanvi Sharma wins 2026 Taipei Open🇮🇳🥇 She pockets her career first BWF World Tour title, winning the women’s singles final against Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam 21-16, 21-16👏 📸: BAI#Badminton pic.twitter.com/0NXz8j8Y4Z — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) August 2, 2026 The Indian started off well in the contest, racing to a 10-2 lead in no time in the opening game. Nguyen, did fight back to win six straight points, but Sharma held her own to lead 11-8 at the mid-game interval. Post the break, Sharma …

Yamini Mourya wins judo silver at CWG 2026 after golden score defeat

Yamini Mourya wins judo silver at CWG 2026 after golden score defeat

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India’s Yamini Mourya claimed the silver medal in the women’s 57kg judo event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after going down to England’s Acelya Toprak in a closely fought final on Friday. The bout remained scoreless throughout regulation before Toprak emerged victorious in golden score, with Mourya conceding three penalties during an extended extra-time period. More to follow… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Harsh Singh wins gold, gives India second straight Commonwealth Games Judo title

Harsh Singh wins gold, gives India second straight Commonwealth Games Judo title

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India’s Harsh Singh clinched the gold medal in the men’s 60kg judo event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Australia’s Joshua Katz in the final to hand the country its second successive judo gold of the day. The 23-year-old produced a composed display before delivering a decisive half-arm throw in the closing stages of the contest. The move earned him a Waza-ari, which proved enough to secure victory and the Commonwealth Games title. Decisive late throw seals historic victory The final remained evenly balanced for much of the contest, with both judokas attempting to gain an advantage through groundwork and throwing exchanges. Despite several attacking moves, neither competitor managed to score during the opening minutes. With the clock winding down, Harsh found the breakthrough. He executed a perfectly timed half-arm throw on Katz to score a Waza-ari in the final minute, holding on for the remainder of the bout to seal the victory. The gold completed an outstanding campaign for the Indian, who was making his Commonwealth Games debut. Harsh began his campaign …

Asmita Dey wins India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in judo

Asmita Dey wins India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in judo

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India’s Asmita Dey created history by becoming the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games judo champion after defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach in the women’s 48kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday. The closely fought contest was decided in golden score after both judokas finished level during regulation. Dey secured victory with a decisive Yuko just 25 seconds into extra time, sealing a landmark gold medal for Indian judo. Golden score seals historic triumph Quach struck first midway through the contest, earning a Yuko with an outside throw to take the lead. Dey responded strongly in the third minute, executing a leg tangle to score a Yuko of her own and restore parity. Despite both judokas continuing to attack, neither could find another scoring move before the end of regulation, forcing the bout into golden score. The Indian wasted little time in extra time, producing another successful leg tangle to register the winning Yuko and clinch India’s maiden Commonwealth Games gold in judo. The title capped a remarkable campaign for the 23-year-old from Belonia …