Darpan Irani wins 18th National Chess Championship for visually challenged

IANS | April 7, 2025 2:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) The 18th National Chess Championship for the visually challenged saw an exhilarating finale with Gujarat’s Darpan Irani crowned the National Champion, edging past multiple-time winner Kisan Gangolli on tie-breaks after both players finished with 7.5 points.

'Rs 23 crore or 20 lakh, my efforts remains constant', KKR's Venkatesh on handling hefty price tag baggage

IANS | April 7, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer admitted that indeed pressure comes with the hefty price tag and said the financial aspect is beyond his control, but his performance on the field is something he can influence. He added that regardless of whether he is paid Rs 23 crore or Rs 20 lakh, his efforts in contributing to the team remain constant.

Fulham beat Liverpool as Tottenham sentence Southampton to earliest relegation in league history

IANS | April 6, 2025 9:30 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Liverpool suffered their second defeat of the Premier League season with a surprising 3-2 loss at Fulham on Sunday. Chelsea and Brentford battled it out for a goalless draw in the London derby while North London side Tottenham Hotspur registered a 3-1 victory over Southampton which confirmed the Saints’ demotion to the Championship, making it the earliest a team has ever been relegated from the Premier League.