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The world’s top players wrote to the Grand Slams calling for significant improvements in prize money in April last year, and a number have expressed dissatisfaction with the situation at Melbourne Park in recent days. File | Photo Credit: AP Governing body Tennis Australia (TA) has defended the amount of prize money on offer at the Australian Open as twice Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff warned that players would raise the pressure if their demands were not met.The Australian Open hiked prize money to A$111.5 million ($74.56 million) for the current tournament, bringing it ahead of last year’s French Open…
Evaldo, Golden Eye, Ultimo and Absolute Gorgeous impressed when the horses were exercised here on Thursday (Jan. 29) morning.Inner sand: 600m: Believe (app), Janhavi (Mustakim) 39. They ended level. Dreamer (Parmar) 40. Easy. Jet Typhoon (Ritesh) 38. Urged. Kavya (David Allan) 39. Moved fluently. Sir Baffert (Ajinkya) 42. Easy. Fourth Wing (A. Gaikwad) 37. Moved well. Ministry Of Time (A. Gaikwad) 40. Easy. Ghost Of Victory (Prasad), Ruling Dynasty (A. Gaikwad) 37. Former finished well clear. Tyrannus (Mosin) 40. Easy. Snow Girl (Akshay K) 37. Moved well. Rambo (T.S. Jodha) 40. Easy. Vortex (Yash) 38. Moved nicely. Scaramouche (T.S. Jodha)…
World Chess Champion D Gukesh. | Photo Credit: PTi World champion D Gukesh ended his spate of draws by defeating Thai Dai Van Nguyen of Czech Republic but overnight joint leader Arjun Erigaisi was shocked by Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia in the fifth round of Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee.Gukesh’s timely victory ahead of the first rest day on Thursday (January 22, 2026) put him on three points out of a possible five and the Indian ace went up to joint fourth spot behind three leaders.While the game between Hans Niemann of the USA and Nodirbek…
This afternoon, a nurturing environment is evident, particularly at home, promoting collaboration in partnerships. Although energy levels might decrease in the evening, continue to be gracious, especially towards women. Romantic connections can develop naturally, and students may find their hard work paying off. Business collaborations appear promising, but it’s wise to hold back on hasty financial moves. A soft, supportive mood surrounds you today, and you’ll feel it most at home. The Moon’s gentle pull on your partnership zone makes your spouse feel like your teammate, not your critic. Even small things, like sharing chai before work or a quick…
Blood sugar testing seems simple, right? You prick your finger, see a number, and know if you’re “good” or “bad.” But anyone who’s ever tried to make sense of fasting glucose, post-meal readings, HbA1c, random tests, or oral glucose tolerance tests knows it’s anything but simple. And that confusion is exactly why so many people stay in the dark about their risk for diabetes.“Glucose levels in the bloodstream change constantly throughout the day and can vary based on food and drinks consumed, activity levels, stress, and hormonal fluctuations. Because of these fluctuations, to get an accurate picture of your risk…
Illustrative imageSouth Korea became the first country to have a wide-ranging law regulating artificial intelligence take full effect on Thursday, including specific provisions targeting deepfakes.The country, home to memory chip powerhouses Samsung and SK hynix, has said it aims to join the United States and China as one of the top three AI powers.”The AI Basic Act comes into full effect today,” President Lee Jae Myung said.The law requires companies to give users advance notice when services or products use generative AI.It also says they must clearly label content, including deepfakes, that cannot readily be differentiated from reality, among other…
Jammu, Feb 07: Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and BJP National Executive member, on Saturday described the Union Budget as “historic” and expressed confidence that it would infuse new vitality into the Indian economy.She praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation, saying the budget’s focus on innovation and skill development would strengthen India’s position on the global stage.“This budget, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, will bolster our businesses and establish India as a major influencer in world economic affairs,” Dr Andrabi said while addressing a press conference, in Pulwama, organised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
Priyanka Nath | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When indie musician Priyanka Nath quit her desk job at a startup to pursue music, she did so without expectations. “I just had a deep conviction that the career I stepped away from was a big no for me. I also trusted that I would make it — whatever that meant to me at that age,” says the artiste, who transitioned fully into music in 2020.She is set to perform new material — a mix of originals and covers — with her ensemble at Home Grown 2026, the National Centre for the Performing…
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress on Saturday criticised the India-US joint statement on the trade deal, saying it is “silent on details” but what has emerged shows that “Namaste Trump has scored over Howdy Modi”. The party alleged that India will stop importing oil from Russia and slash import duties to benefit American farmers at the cost of Indian farmers.Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh said the statement suggests India will no longer import Russian oil and that the US would monitor whether India complies. “If the US decides India has imported Russian oil directly or indirectly, the extra 25%…
New Delhi: The Delhi government has expanded dialysis, diagnostic and surgical services at Indira Gandhi Hospital (IGH) in Dwarka as part of its efforts to strengthen the public healthcare infrastructure in west Delhi, according to an official statement.Dialysis capacity at the hospital has been increased from 35 to 50 units, a move expected to reduce waiting time and improve access to renal care, it said.The government has also commissioned a 500 mA X-ray machine in the radiology department to support emergency and trauma care, enabling faster and more accurate diagnostic imaging.Operation theatre (OT) services at the hospital have been extended…