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Saina Nehwal loses world no. 1 ranking after Malaysia Open defeat
April 04, 2015 13:34 ISTKuala Lumpur: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal today lost the number 1 world ranking after she faced a defeat in women's singles semi-final to reigning Olympic champion Li Xuerui at the USD 500,000 Malaysia Open
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Saina Nehwal's five most impressive career wins
April 04, 2015 6:33 ISTNew Delhi: Saina Nehwal who has become the latest icon of India from field of sports had to undergo a long journey before she became World's number one shuttler.Saina who recently won the India Open
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Saina Nehwal faces Xuerui in Malaysia Open semis
April 03, 2015 22:11 ISTKuala Lumpur: World No.1 Saina Nehwal set up a semi-final clash with China's reigning Olympic champion Li Xuerui as she beat Chinese Sun Yu 21-11, 18-21, 21-17 in the quarter-finals of the $500,000 Malaysia Open
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Saina Nehwal enters Malaysia Open semis
April 03, 2015 17:04 ISTKuala Lumpur: World No.1 Saina Nehwal beat Chinese Sun Yu 21-11, 18-21, 21-17 to reach the semi-finals of the $500,000 Malaysia Open Superseries Premier at the Putra Stadium on Friday.In the next match on Saturday,
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Sacramento Kings signs Sim Bhullar; makes him NBA's first player of Indian descent
April 03, 2015 9:03 ISTWashington:Sim Bhullar has become the NBA's first player of Indian descent, signing a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings, the team announced, a media report said on Friday. The 7.5 feet tall, 360-pound (about 164 kilogram)
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Shuttler Jwala Gutta slams Sports Ministry for leaving her out of TOP scheme
April 02, 2015 23:43 ISTNew Delhi: India's ace doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta today slammed the Sport Ministry for ignoring her for the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme, saying that she did not deserve such a treatment from the government
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Sania and Saina symbols of woman power
April 02, 2015 20:53 ISTHyderabad: Saina Nehwal has officially been anointed the No.1 woman player in world badminton. Sania Mirza is on the cusp of becoming the top-most in tennis doubles - she is No.3 right now. The two
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It's official: Saina Nehwal is world's No. 1 shuttler
April 02, 2015 15:59 ISTNew Delhi: Indian ace Saina Nehwal's ascent to the top of women's badminton was officially confirmed today with the release of the latest rankings by the game's international governing body.In becoming the first Indian woman
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Narendra Modi sets his eyes on 2024 Olympics, pitches Ahmedabad as the venue
April 02, 2015 15:23 ISTNew Delhi: It seems that India has set its sight on hosting the 2024 Olympics. The venue, if India manages to win the bid, could be Ahmedabad.Quoting its Sources, a DNA report said that there
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Miami Open: Serena Williams earns 700th win, reaches semis
April 02, 2015 9:29 ISTWashington:Seven-time champion Serena Williams overcame some hard moments to beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday for her 700th career victory at the Miami Open, a media report said on Thursday.The
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Saina Nehwal: A true sporting legend
April 01, 2015 12:52 ISTFor badminton champion Saina Nehwal, newly crowned world number one, it's been a tough climb to become a sporting legend in a country that is looking to make its mark in sports other than cricket.Being
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Rio Olympics tickets go on sale
April 01, 2015 10:13 ISTRio de Janerio:Tickets for the Rio 2016 Olympics went on sale to Brazilian residents on Tuesday via the Games' official web portal, a media report said on Wednesday.Local fans have until April 30 to request
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Harika Dronavalli exits World Women's Chess Championship
March 31, 2015 23:38 ISTChennai: Indian chess Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli exited the World Women's Chess Championship on Tuesday, losing the crucial semi-final tie-breaker to Ukraine Woman GM (WGM) Mariya Muzychuk.The tie-breaker scores stood at 3.5-2.5 in favour of Muzychuk.In
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Satpal gets Padma Bhushan; Sardar, Sindhu and Arunima given Padma Shri
March 31, 2015 6:57 ISTNew Delhi: Former Asian Games gold medal-winning wrestler Satpal -- who has coached two-time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar -- was honoured on Monday with the country's prestigious Padma Bhushan award by President Pranab Mukherjee
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Tiger Woods drops out of golf's top 100 rankings
March 30, 2015 17:06 ISTFlorida: Former World No.1 Tiger Woods has dropped out of the top 100 rankings for the first time in nearly 20 years.Woods, who hasn't played since he withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open on February
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Australia become second team to win World Cup on home soil
March 30, 2015 0:03 ISTMelbourne: Australia on Sunday became only the second outfit to clinch the cricket World Cup trophy on home soil, and third ever to win as co-hosts.Australia defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the final
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Dreams come true: Gopichand on India's rapid rise in world badminton
March 29, 2015 23:57 ISTNew Delhi: Praising Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal for their success at the India Open Super Series, chief national coach Pullela Gopichand today said it was a 'dream come true' before stressing that consistency will
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I don't feel fear of losing, says India Open champion Srikanth
March 29, 2015 23:43 ISTNew Delhi: India Open Super Series champion Kidambi Srikanth today said he doesn't feel the fear of losing and that mindset has helped him in his blossoming career.After winning the Swiss Grand Prix Gold earlier
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A big burden off my head, says Saina Nehwal after winning India Open
March 29, 2015 21:33 ISTNew Delhi: Relieved to clinch her maiden India Open Super Series title, badminton star Saina Nehwal today said it is a huge burden off her head as she has always struggled to win this tournament
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Kidambi Srikanth wins India Open crown
March 29, 2015 23:33 ISTNew Delhi: World No.4 shuttler Kidambi Srikanth won the men's singles title at the $275,000 India Open Superseries defeating Danish Viktor Axelsen in the final here on Sunday.The second seeded Indian won 18-21, 21-13, 21-12
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Saina Nehwal wins India Open badminton tournament
March 29, 2015 20:10 ISTNew Delhi: Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal won the women's singles title of the India Open Superseries for the first time at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here on Sunday.The top seed defeated Thai Ratchanok Intanon
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Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak
March 29, 2015 14:54 ISTSepang, Malaysia: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams.Vettel
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Hamilton on pole, Vettel 2nd in qualifying at Malaysian GP
March 29, 2015 7:31 ISTSepang, Malaysia: Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel believes he can end Mercedes' dominant run in Formula One by winning Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix after qualifying second on Saturday and ending the Silver Arrows' long run of
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Force India drivers to start 13th, 14th in Malaysia
March 29, 2015 7:25 ISTSepang (Malaysia): Force India survived the rain storm here on Saturday as Nico Hulkenberg qualified 13th ahead of Sergio Perez in 14th for Sunday's Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton took pole in his Mercedes
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Saina, Srikanth enter maiden India Open finals
March 29, 2015 16:47 ISTNew Delhi: It was a super Saturday for Indian badminton as both Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth reached their respective finals of the $275,000 India Open Superseries by earning straight game wins at the Siri
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Thought of quitting badminton after last year's worlds: Saina Nehwal
March 28, 2015 23:17 ISTNew Delhi: Saina Nehwal, who created history by reaching the pinnacle of world badminton ranking, today said she had contemplated "quitting badminton" after last year's World Championships.Saina reaffirmed her status as the country's most consistent
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Saina true role model for aspiring sportspersons: Tendulkar
March 28, 2015 21:22 ISTNew Delhi: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and other eminent sporting stars today congratulated Saina Nehwal on becoming the first Indian woman shuttler to attain the world number one ranking in badminton.Tendulkar hailed her as a
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Saina needs to work harder now, says father
March 28, 2015 20:41 ISTHyderabad: Saina Nehwal's father Harvir Singh today attributed her daughter's rise to the top of the world rankings to sheer hard work."She was not getting good results and then she shifted to Bangalore. She was
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