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If Manpreet Singh and his men get past the Dutch on Thursday, they will not only break a jinx but also rewrite history and ink their names in the one of the golden chapters of the Indian hockey. (Photo: PTI)

Hockey World Cup: India chase slice of history against Netherlands in...

Boasting a rich hockey legacy, India last played in the semifinal of the World Cup in 1975 when they went on to lift...

12 Dec 2018 1:23 PM IST

The graveyard

Alang is where boats come to die. I'm thankful to be leaving with one that is intact. It is day 14, and I have 70 more...

12 Dec 2018 12:58 AM IST

In a four-day tour, 36-year-old Aditya and a team of 35+ riders covered a distance of 520 km, averaging around 130 km daily

In Nature's cradle

Aditya N.C. shares his experience of going on a four-day cycling tour, which cut across some exquisite parts of...

12 Dec 2018 12:55 AM IST

While Pakistan will pack their bags and return home, Belgium will take Germany in the quarterfinals on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter)

Hockey World Cup: Belgium knock out Pakistan after crushing 5-0 win in...

Once Alexander Hendricks converted a penalty corner, the Pakistani defence broke apart and gates opened up for Belgium.

11 Dec 2018 7:54 PM IST

Manpreet didnt play the entire match against Canada in their last pool match because of fever but he has since recovered and will be a key figure in Indias midfield on Thursday.(Photo: PTI)

Hockey World Cup: Will not deviate from attacking hockey, says...

The skipper said utilising chances would be crucial to succeed in the quarter-final.

11 Dec 2018 6:20 PM IST

Indian team cemented their spot in the quarter-final round of the ongoing Mens Hockey World Cup after defeating Canada 5-1 in their last Pool C match here at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Hockey World Cup: India thrash Canada, clinches quarterfinal spot

With the 5-1 victory over Canada, India have also topped the Pool C followed by Belgium at number two.

9 Dec 2018 10:02 AM IST

Four-time champions Pakistan are currently placed third in Pool D behind Netherlands and table-toppers Germany and they need at least a draw against the Dutch to avoid early ouster from the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

Hockey World Cup: HI lodge complaint against Pakistan assistant coach...

With the World Cup nearing halfway stage, Pakistan's campaign is getting from bad to worse due to a host of issues.

7 Dec 2018 5:33 PM IST

The hosts would not want to leave anything on chance and they would seek a comprehensive win on Saturday to cement their place atop the pool and directly qualify for the last eight round. (Photo: AFP)

Hockey World Cup: With eye on quarterfinal, India look for convincing...

India thrashed South Africa 5-0 and drew 2-2 against Belgium in their earlier matches.

7 Dec 2018 2:55 PM IST

Mahi Baldev poses with her medal and certificate.

Mahi Baldev's bronze is a first for Telangana

Mahi became the first female fighter from the State to win a medal at the TFI Nationals.

7 Dec 2018 12:12 AM IST

Sardar, who retired from the game prior to the mega event, wants the Indian squad to play as a cohesive unit once they make the quarter-finals and not just depend on two-three players. (Photo: PTI)

Hockey World Cup: Sardar Singh defends PR Sreejesh after recent...

There were talks in some quarters that the vastly experienced Sreejesh, who is the team's number one goalkeeper, has...

6 Dec 2018 4:26 PM IST

Rahul Chaudhari of the Telugu Titans kabaddi team poses at the channel launch in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Star gets local as kabaddi comes home

The Telugu states leg of PKL will be played from December 7 to 13 in Visakhapatnam.

6 Dec 2018 12:29 AM IST

A major success story from WWEs global talent recruiting efforts is Kavita Devi of Haryana, who was discovered at WWEs first open tryout in Dubai in April 2017. (Photo: Screengrab)

WWE to conduct first-ever talent tryout in India

The four-day tryout will give up to 40 athletes the chance to begin training at the state-of-the-art WWE Performance...

4 Dec 2018 2:24 PM IST