Double Olympic medallist and badminton star PV Sindhu is all set to marry Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies. The wedding will take place in Udaipur on December 22, days after Sindhu ended a prolonged trophy drought by clinching the title at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Sunday. According to PTI, the wedding festivities will begin on December 20, and the two families will also host a reception in Hyderabad on December 24. Sindhu's father, PV Ramana, shared details about the timing of the wedding, explaining, "The two families knew each other, but it was only a month ago that everything was finalised. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January." Ramana further added, "So that is the reason the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. She will start her training soon after as the next season is going to be important." Also Read: Sindhu on song, Lakshya off tune Sai, who hails from Hyderabad, has an impressive educational and professional background. He holds a Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the Foundation of Liberal and Management Education, and a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Flame University, where he graduated in 2018. Following that, he completed a Master’s degree in Data Science and Machine Learning from the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore. Sai's career has seen him make notable strides in the corporate world. He interned and worked as an in-house consultant at JSW, where he gained valuable experience. “My BBA in finance and economics pales in comparison to managing an IPL team, but I must admit I learned a lot from both of these experiences," reads his LinkedIn profile. Since 2019, he has served as the Managing Director for Sour Apple Asset Management and the Executive Director at Posidex Technologies. Sai's expertise lies in solving complex problems related to instant credit and loan approvals. “The loan that you get in 12 seconds or the credit card that you have thanks to the instant credit score matching? Just some of the most complex problems I solve using a proprietary entity resolution search engine. My solutions and products are deployed for critical operations at some of the biggest banks, from HDFC to ICICI," his post on Linkedin further read.
03 December,2024 01:58 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondentIndian Grandmaster D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren will be aiming to break the deadlock after three consecutive draws when they square off in the seventh round of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday, having stayed on equal footing for most part of the interesting showdown. Hailed as the favourite to win by many chess pundits, the 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest ever challenger to the title, has not been able to really show his class and has often depended on the Chinese to play safe or make mistakes in decent positions. The two are currently locked at three points each. If game one was a wake up call for Gukesh after a loss with white pieces, the second game was a confidence-booster for the Indian as Liren barely did anything and allowed an easy draw. Also Read: ‘Important games to come’ Gukesh won the third game but only after Liren miscalculated from what may have been a promising position. In the fourth game Gukesh played solidly again when Liren gave nothing away out of an irregular opening and it was again a draw. At this point, it was clear that Liren was banking on Gukesh to make mistakes. Game five saw Gukesh fighting for the initiative yet again and went too far as he came under threat in the resulting endgame. Liren yet again failed to spot them and it was another draw. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 December,2024 06:28 AM IST | Singapore | PTIHiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martin del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months. Murray and Djokovic announced last week they plan to work together for the Australian Open in January. “Since I was very young, I have played against him, and there are not many people who have won multiple Grand Slam titles,” said Djokovic in Spanish in a press conference before the match against Del Potro. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other player in tennis history. Murray won three major trophies and two Olympic singles gold medals and finished 2016 atop the ATP rankings. He ended his playing career after the Paris Olympics in August. Also Read: ‘Don’t leave tennis’: Djokovic to Nadal after win Both men are 37 and were born a week apart in May 1987. They started facing each other as juniors and wound up meeting 36 times as professionals, with Djokovic holding a 25-11 advantage. “He knows my game and everything that I have been through very well,” added Djokovic, currently No. 7 in the ATP rankings. “He knows the things that are wrong with my game, all of my mistakes.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 December,2024 06:27 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AP | PTIIndia’s Paralympic champion Kumar Nitesh has been nominated along with three others for the men’s Para Badminton Player of the Year, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday. Nitesh, who won his maiden gold medal in SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics, will be competing for the award with two-time Paralympic gold medallists Cheah Liek Hou (SU5) of Malaysia, Japan’s Daiki Kajiwara (WH2) and China’s Qu Zimo (WH1). Also Read: ‘We never lost our gold, Pramod Bhaiya’: Nitesh Kumar to Bhagat after being crowned Paralympic champion The 29-year-old Indian is also a two-time silver and one-time bronze medallist at the World Championships. In women’s category, Li Feng Mei, Sarina Satomi, Liu Yu Tong and Leani Ratri Oktila have been nominated. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 December,2024 06:26 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFrom a smashed mirror and crashes to unusually severe penalties, there were plenty of hazards at the Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen steered clear of them all to follow up his Formula 1 drivers’ title with his ninth win of the year on Sunday. Lando Norris, Verstappen’s closest title rival until he secured the championship last week in Las Vegas, was trying to overtake the Dutch driver for the lead until he was dropped to the back of the field by a penalty for failing to slow for yellow warning flags. Verstappen, who secured his fourth consecutive title in Las Vegas last week, hadn’t won in dry conditions since June. “It was a lot of fun out there,” Verstappen said. “Very happy. It’s been a while in the dry to be this competitive. Very proud of everyone within the team,” he added. Verstappen disposed of another rival off the line, beating George Russell into the first corner. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari and Norris’ McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri was third. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 December,2024 06:25 AM IST | Lusail (Qatar) | AP | PTIAfter completing two legs of the PKL season 11 in Hyderabad and Noida, the tournament now moves to Maharashtra, a state that has championed Kabaddi. The next stage will begin at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, from December 3 to December 24. Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner of the Kabaddi League, announced that the intensity witnessed in the first two stages will reach its peak during the Pune stage, with matches becoming increasingly competitive. In a press conference today, Goswami highlighted Maharashtra's renowned kabaddi passion. Pune's fans will witness outstanding performances from national and international players, with this stage showcasing a new generation of emerging talent. Also Read: Cheteshwar Pujara feels this Indian player should lead after Rohit Sharma The tournament's intensity has been building since the first stage and has progressively increased. The upcoming Pune stage is expected to be the most thrilling yet. Players from Maharashtra like Ajit Chouhan, Akash Shinde and Shivam Patare have made significant strides in this ongoing season. While the first six teams will qualify for the knockout phase, the final standings remain uncertain. The minimal point differences ensure that this stage will be extraordinarily competitive. Goswami expressed optimism about Kabaddi's growing global reach, believing the sport is close to becoming an Olympic event, though he emphasized the need for more continental competitions. Puneri Paltan, the defending champions, continue to demonstrate their championship form. Coach B.C. Ramesh noted that playing before home supporters will significantly boost the team's morale and motivation. Team captain Akash Shinde emphasized that Kabaddi is fundamentally a team sport, and their players are showcasing exceptional collective performance across all aspects of the game. Ajit Chouhan from U Mumba – who has 114 points in 14 matches this season – declared their unwavering commitment to victory, acknowledging the potential pressure of home ground competition while remaining focused on their goal. U Mumba's head coach Gholamreza Mazandarani added that the excitement surrounding the Maharashtra derby is equally high among fans and players alike. Having been defeated by Puneri Paltan in their first league match, they are determined to turn the tables and prove their mettle. The stage is now set for what promises to be an electrifying and fiercely competitive Pro Kabaddi League phase in Pune. With the Eliminators and Semi-Finals also taking place in the city from December 26 and December 27 respectively, and the final scheduled for December 29, the city promises an exciting finish to yet another PKL campaign. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
02 December,2024 06:56 PM IST | Pune | A CorrespondentDefending champions Auxilium Convent High School (Wadala) retained their crown in the girls U-14 category, while Yashodham High School (Goregaon) claimed the boys U-14 title at the MSSA inter-school handball tournament at St Sebastian High School, Chembur, on Friday. The Yashodham lads with their trophy and medals. Pics/Atul Kamble In the girls final, Auxilium showcased their dominance with a 14-6 win over JB Vachha (Dadar). Khushi Gorde took charge for Auxilium with six goals, supported by Chinmayee More with five and Saee Gole with three goals. JB Vachha displayed a spirited performance with Vritika Nayak scoring five goals and a solitary goal from Sahana Subramaniyu. Also Read: St Anthony’s boys make it count! In the boys final, Yashodham defeated IES School (Kandivli) 16-6. Goalkeeper Arnav Bhoir made eight crucial saves and stopped three out of four penalties. Viraj Mhatre led Yashodham’s attack with seven goals, while Pratham Shetey contributed five, Vedant Yadav added three, and Lek Karambelkar one. IES reduced the deficit through Aryan Savle (hat-trick), Om Wastei (two goals) and Shreyas Kadam.
02 December,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamOffered at the unplayable odds of only 12 paise to a rupee, the Pesi Shroff-trained Santissimo set his own pace to bring the small field into the homestretch, and then ran away from his three hapless rivals to win the A Campbell Trophy, the feature event of Sunday's eight-race Mahalaxmi card. Owned by Gautam Lala of Gainsville stud in partnership with KP Rungta, JD Gupta, Saleem Fazelbhoy and A Siddharth, Santissimo was ridden to victory by jockey P Trevor. The same trainer-jockey pair also won the lower division of the Dr Jagjit Singh Trophy for Class IV horses with four-year-old Colt Chagall in the orange and black silks of Mr & Mrs CF Palia. After combining to win the double, both Shroff and Trevor also separately notched up one more point each, ending the day with three winners apiece. Trevor's third win came when he posted a stylish victory in the Class III Gateway Of India Plate with Shambala (Planetaire - Ice Cube Baby), trained by Ms Nazak Chenoy who owns the three-year-old colt in partnership with JH Damania. Also Read: Dream Seller bags RCTC Cup Win to lose The father-son pair of trainer Malesh Narredu and jockey Yash, who had a forgettable Pune season with only one win, got off the mark on Sunday when Among The Stars won the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (VI Bart) Trophy for maiden two-year-olds on the racetrack, but their joy was short-lived. Jockey Vivek G astride the Pesi Shroff-trained Matisse, who faced interference from the winner in the final furlong, lodged a protest with the stewards who, after due deliberation, upheld the objection and reversed the order of placings. Matisse was Pesi Shroff's third winner of the day, but due to the unique circumstances, neither he nor owners KN Dhunjibhoy, ZK Dhunjibhoy, Ms Anosha Meyers & Vispi R Patel could lead in the Kingda Ka -Darinza colt. Spectacular Suraj The supporting event of the card, the Director General Of Police Trophy for Class III horses, saw three-year-old colt Inquilab getting a spectacular ride from jockey Suraj Narredu who managed to galvanize the Imtiaz Sait-trained Planetaire - Sapphire Rose colt to surge ahead with a decisive dash at the most crucial juncture of the race. Inquilab is owned by filmmaker Milan Luthria and his wife Liane, in partnership with Mr & Mirs Homi Mehta and Jehangir Mehta. The Sunday card opened with an effortless victory by Floyd (TS Jodha up) in the VR Menon Plate for four years & older horses in Class V. Trained by Behram Cama for owner Jaydev Mody, the son of Quasar treated his rivals with utter contempt. The upper division of the Dr Jagjit Singh Trophy was won by Earth, owned by Vikram Bachhawat and trained by Sanjay Kolse, in the hands of jockey A Sandesh. Jockey R Ajinkya astride three-year-old Desert Classic (Phoenix Tower - Evelyn's Dancer) stunned his more fancied rivals in the Captain G Hall Trophy at the lucrative odds of 8-to-1. Desert Classic was recently transferred to trainer PS Chouhan's stables after change of ownership to MN Mirza.
02 December,2024 06:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Prakash GosaviEngland’s Luke Griffiths bagged a double on the concluding day of the Willingdon Sports Club’s Racketlon India Open, sponsored by HSBC. In a riveting Elite men’s singles final, 21-year-old Luke, the World No. 4, pipped his older brother Leon, the World No. 2, 12-21, 16-21,21-9, 21-18. Luke narrowly lost the table tennis and badminton events, but came back strongly to win the squash and tennis to clinch the title by a slim 2- point margin. Meanwhile, Pauline Cave upset World No. 1 Stine Jacobsen 21-9, 4-21, 21-9, 15-10. Frenchwoman Pauline completed a double winning the Elite women’s doubles with Stine Jacobsen of Denmark. Morocco’s Kouba Mohammed Tariq added the singles crown to the doubles he won on Saturday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 December,2024 06:24 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesTop seeds PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen produced commanding performances to claim the women’s and men’s singles titles, respectively, at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here on Sunday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, ended her long title drought by outplaying China’s World No. 119 Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to lift the trophy for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2017 and 2022. In the men’s singles final, Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, was at his dominant best as he demolished Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in the title clash, displaying complete command over the match. Sindhu’s victory marks her return to the top of the podium after over two years, with her last title win being at the Singapore Open in July 2022. Lakshya’s win comes as a balm after a disappointing loss in the bronze medal Playoff at the Paris Olympics. The victory will undoubtedly boost his confidence ahead of the new season. Also Read: Sindhu on song, Lakshya off tune Indian badminton had more to celebrate on the day as the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched their maiden Super 300 title with a convincing 21-18, 21-11 win over China’s Bao Li Jing and Li Qian. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 December,2024 06:24 AM IST | Lucknow | PTIIndian challenger D Gukesh held defending champion Ding Liren of China to a draw with black pieces in an intense sixth game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points here Sunday. The third draw in a row left both players on an identical tally of three points apiece, still shy of 4.5 more points in order to win the championship. The two players signed peace after 46 moves. It was the fourth draw of the match. It remains to be seen what strategy the players would opt for as the match moves towards the half-way mark. The 32-year-old Liren had won the opening game while the 18-year-old Gukesh had emerged victorious in the third game. The second, fourth and fifth games had ended in draws. With eight games still remaining in the 14-round match, the battle will resume after the second rest day on Monday. If the scores are tied after eight games, there is an extra day for tie-break games of shorter duration to decide the next world champion. Also Read: Gelfand backing for chess stalwart D Gukesh Gukesh later said he did not feel any real danger during the sixth game. “I knew this position till Rb8 [Black’s 16th move] and even though I did not know [the next] I thought maybe I am slightly worse but it should be really hard to convert it with white because you cannot push the queen side pawns easily and I always have play on his king. I wasn’t really that worried at any point,” Gukesh said in the post-game conference. GM Arjun Erigaisi becomes second Indian to breach 2800 ELO rating; fourth in rankings Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on Sunday became the second Indian after legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, while also occupying the fourth spot in the latest rankings. The 21-year-old has been in sensational form this year, having won an individual gold as well as a team title in India’s recent Chess Olympiad victory. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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