World Chess Championship: India women lose to Russia

IMAGE: Tania Sachdev went down to Katernya Lagno as Russia beat India 3-1 in a fourth Pool A match in the FIDE World Women's Team Chess Championship. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tania......

Humpy wins Cairns Cup title; rises to 2nd in rankings

Koneru Humpy will gain five ELO rating points and move to second place in the world rankings. IMAGE: World rapid champion Koneru Humpy won the Cairns Cup chess tournament following a draw against......

Sports Shorts: Indian men edge out Thailand to enter semis of Asia Team Championships

IMAGE: India will lock horns with Indonesia in the semifinals. Photograph: BAI/Twitter The Indian men's team assured itself of a medal after progressing to the semifinals with a thrilling 3-2......

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

IMAGE: India could not repeat Saturday's performance and went down fighting in their second match against Belgium. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter India fought hard but a defensive lapse from......

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

IMAGE: India beat world number one Belgium in a thrilling match at the Kalinga Stadium. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Indian men hockey team's sensational run of form continued as it stunned......