'A tough night in the desert': Djokovic reacts to Indian Wells Open exit

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:41 PM

Indian Wells, March 12 (IANS) The 24-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, has described his fourth-round exit at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters as 'a tough night in the desert. The Serbian's campaign ended after he suffered a shock defeat against Britain's Jack Draper on Thursday.

IOA urges states and UTs to plant 2036 trees to mark Olympic Day

IANS | March 12, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has called upon all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to organise a tree plantation drive, planting 2036 trees each as part of this year's Olympic Day celebrations.

'It's going to be trial by fire for RCB at home,' says Mukund ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face a tough examination at home in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing their early fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'trial by fire'.