Viswanathan Anand ties for third in Zurich blitz; loses to Magnus Carlsen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:35

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand won two, lost two and drew one for a joint third place finish at the blitz tournament of Zurich Chess Classic that concluded here today.

Ferrer, Djokovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:07

David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

A roller-coaster year for Indian chess

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:12

It started with a great deal of excitement and anticipation but year 2013 turned out to be a disappointing one for Indian chess as the legendary Viswanathan Anand got outplayed in his own backyard to surrender the World Championship crown.

Behram, Tosha win gold in 6th Karate-Do World Championship

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 21:09

India`s Behram Kapadia and Toysha Khatau were star performers of the day, winning gold medals in their respective categories on the concluding day of the 6th Karate-Do Gojukai World Championship at the NSCI`s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium here.

FIA begins search for new team to join Formula One in 2015

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:44

The search is on for a new team to join the elite racing ranks of the Formula One grid.

Indians shine at World Karate meet

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 22:18

The Indians put up an impressive show by bagging a number of medals on the second day of the 6th Karate-Do Gojukai World Championship hereon Friday.

Kashmira wins first medal for India at karate event

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 23:10

Kashmira Choksi grabbed the first medal for India in the sixth Karate-Do Gojukai World Championship by winning a bronze in the individual women`s Kata technique category here on thursday.

Anand in joint lead after two rounds of the London Classic

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 16:28

Viswanathan Anand put behind the disappointment of the world championship loss and started his campaign by turning the tables on England`s Luke McShane and later drew with another Englishman Michael Adams in the preliminaries of the London Classic here.

Lee Chong Wei first to use video line-call review

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:33

Malaysia`s Lee Chong Wei welcomed the decision to use video reviews of disputed line calls after the world number one became the first in badminton to use the technology Wednesday.

`Birthday boy` Anand back in the London Classic

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:28

Shrugging off the disappointment of losing the World Championship to Magnus Carlsen, Indian GM Viswanathan Anand is all set to be back in competitive circuit taking part in the prestigious London Chess Classics, which is currently underway here.

India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 18:41

Buoyed after the country was awarded the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup`S hosting rights, the All India Football Federation is set to bid for the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Club World Championships.

2013 has been my best season, reckons PV Sindhu

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 00:09

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu`s meteoric rise has made up for a relatively poor show by India`s star badminton player and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal this season.