How the S-400 protects itself from enemy attacks. Explore its layered Pantsir-S1 bodyguards, shoot-and-scoot tactics, EMCON, and physical decoys.

How the S-400 protects itself from enemy attacks

The Su-30 fighter jet reaches a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 (2,125 km/h) at high altitudes, powered by twin AL-31FP turbofans. While canards and heavy ordnance like the BrahMos missile reduce this speed, it trades pure velocity for extreme agility.

How fast can the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet really fly?

The German Tiger I earned a terrifying reputation in the Second World War for its thick armour and devastating 88 mm gun. However, military archives reveal that Allied anti-tank guns rarely destroyed these 54-tonne machines in combat. Instead, relentless mechanical breakdowns, severe fuel shortages, and extreme towing difficulties forced German crews to abandon and scuttle their own tanks.

What actually killed most German Tiger tanks in World War II?

Introduced in 1942 and fighting until May 1945, the legendary German Tiger I tank had an operational combat lifespan of less than three years before the war ended.

'Boss of Battle': What was the combat lifespan of the German Tiger I tank?

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger, commonly known as the Tiger I, is one of the most famous heavy tanks of the Second World War. Between August 1942 and August 1944, Nazi Germany produced exactly 1,347 Tiger I tanks.

‘Enough to conquer most of Europe’: How many Tiger I tanks did Germany build during World War II?

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2022: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev 

Score: 2–6, 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–4, 7–5

2018: Roger Federer beats Marin Čilić 

Score: 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

2014: Stanislas Wawrinka beats Rafael Nadal 

2009: Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer 


Score: 7–5, 3–6, 7–6(7–3), 3–6, 6–2

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2017: Serena Williams beats Venus Williams 

2015: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 

2010: Serena Williams beats Justine Henin 

2009: Serena Williams beats Dinara Safina 

2007: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 


2005: Serena Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 


2003: Serena Williams beats Venus Williams 


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2007: Roger Federer beats Fernando González

2006: Roger Federer beats Marcos Baghdatis 


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Andy Roddick - 6-7, 6-4, 6-2, 2-1 (Retd) 

Jo Wilfried-Tsonga - 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 6-3, 6-1


Stan Wawrinka - 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 


Dennis Istomin - 7-6, 5-7, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 


A 10-Round Boxing Match in Saudi Arabia 

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (Cameroon) has booked his second boxing match against British boxer and former two-time unified Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. According to reports, the 10 rounds long fight is set to take place in Saudia Arabia. 

An official date for the fight has not been announced yet, but it seems it is targeted for March. Details of the bout are expected to be disclosed during a press conference in London on Jan 15. 

Ngannou Shocked the Boxing World with his Debut 

After leaving the UFC last year. Ngannou had openly admitted to starting a career in boxing. On Oct 28, 2023, the Cameroonian took on WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury (UK) in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. Though Fury won the 10-round fight, Ngannou shocked the boxing world with his impressive performance for all the rounds against the Englishman. 


After Fury, Ngannou Set to Box Joshua 

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Is a UFC Middleweight Fight Logical for McGregor, Chandler?


On New Year's Day, UFC legend Conor McGregor announced his return to the octagon, saying he would fight Michael Chandler during the 'International Fight Week' on June 29 in the Middleweight division (185 pounds). The UFC has not confirmed or denied the fight.


Neither Fighter Ever Fought in Middleweight

Neither McGregor nor Chandler has ever fought in the Middleweight division and there are concerns that this fight might not be logical as both fighters would have to put on massive size which might slow their efficiency inside the octagon.

'The Bigger, The Better': Chandler Reacts

Reacting to McGregor's announcement, Michael Chandler said in a post on Instagram, "The bigger, the badder, the better. 185. Walk On. See you at the top!"


In his UFC career, McGregor has fought in three weight classes- Featherweight, Lightweight and Welterweight. He was the champion in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions- and became the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously. If the June 29 fight happens, McGregor will be the first fighter in UFC history to compete in four different weight divisions.


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Meet Luke Littler: Teen Sensation that Reached World Darts Championship Final

16-year-old Luke Littler stormed into the PDC World Darts Championship final dominating 2018 world champion Rob Cross. He will now face Luke Humphries in the finals on Wednesday.

What is worth applauding is that Littler reached the final of the World Darts Championship in his debut to the tournament. He said, "It is crazy to even think I am in the final on my debut."

Littler is also a quite famous on social media with more than 300,000 followers on Instagram. Footballer James Maddison is also one of his followers. He was even invited by him to watch Spurs' win over Bournemouth with on Sunday.

Apart from his ability at dart-throwing, he has also caught attention due to his charming and charismatic personality. His banter with fans who cheekily said "You've got school in the morning" almost became the limelight of this year's tournamnet.

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David Warner ODI Retirement: Career Timeline And Records

David Warner has announced retirement from one-day international cricket before Australia's farewell test against Pakistan. However, the skipper will keep himself available for the 2025 Champions Trophy.


Warner's first ODI match was in January 2009 against South Africa in Hobart.


Warner has played 161 ODI matches in his cricketing career, 18th-highest by any Australian.


Warner is also the sixth-highest run-scorer in ODIs for Australia (6,932 runs).


In his ODI career, Warner scored 22 centuries, the second-highest by any Australian. He also stands eighth in the list of highest ODI centuries.


In 2013, he was suspended after an altercation with Joe Root at a bar following a Champions Trophy match


David Warner has scored 24 fours in a single ODI innings, fourth-highest of all time.


David Warner has announced retirement from one-day international cricket before Australia's farewell test against Pakistan.

UFC Star Conor McGregor Teases Return to Octagon in 2024

UFC star Conor McGregor said that he would be announcing his fight date and opponent on New Year's Day, 2024. "The Greatest Comeback in Sports History," McGregor, the former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight champion said in a post on Dec 30.

Zero Fights in Over Two Years Owing to Injury

Conor McGregor last fought in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier and suffered a gruesome leg injury which forced him to stay out of the octagon since then. McGregor, the Irishman, has recovered and is looking for a return to the world's biggest MMA league.

It is not known who will be put up against the two-time UFC champion. But rumours in the MMA have it that the Irishman will compete against Michael Chandler.

'Give Me Something': McGregor Fumes over Delayed Comeback


McGregor was recently in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh to attend a boxing match. Speaking to talkSPORT, McGregor said "Give me something! You know what I’m saying? I was supposed to be back in April, I was supposed to be back in April. It was supposed to be December.”

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7 Records Broken By Novak Djokovic In 2023


Djokovic broke Rafael Nadals' record by winning his 23rd Grand Slam at the French Open. He went on to extend the lead by winning his 24th Grand Slam at the US Open.

Djokovic eclipsed Roger Federer’s long-standing record of making 46 Grand Slam semifinal appearances. He reached his 47th at the US Open​​​​ before going on to win the Grand Slam.


Extended his record of 6 ATP Finals which was previously tied with Federer to 7

Extended his men’s record of 373 weeks and surpassed Steffi Graf‘s record of 377 weeks as World No.1 to 400.

First and Only Player to Achieve the Triple Career Grand Slam


Djokovic became the first and only male player to win all four Majors three times​​.

Most Matches Played and Won Against Top 10 Players

Djokovic broke the record for the most matches contested and won against top 10 opposition, with a total of 368 matches played and 257 wins​​.


Djokovic is the second male player in the Open era to win 55+ matches in a single season after turning 35 after Ken Rosewall.


7 Records Broken By Novak Djokovic In 2023

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Top 7 Premier League Signings of 2023-24 Season So Far

(7) Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) - £60m ($76m)

(6) Pedro Porro (Tottenham) - £39m ($49m)

(5) Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) - £34.5m ($43.7m)

(4) Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) - £55.5m ($70m)

(3) Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham) - £17.2m ($21.8m)

(2) James Maddison (Tottenham) - £40m ($51m)

(1) Declan Rice (Arsenal) - £100m ($125m)

IND vs SA 1st Test Live Streaming: All You Need To Know


When is the 1st Test match between India and South Africa?

The India vs South Africa Test match will commence on December 26 and end on December 30. 

Where is the 1st Test match between India and South Africa?


SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion will host the India vs South Africa 1st Test match. 

What time will the 1st Test match between India and South Africa?

The India vs South Africa 1st Test will commence at 01:30 pm IST on December 26. 

Where can I watch the India vs South Africa 1st Test live on TV?

Star Sports Network will broadcast the India vs South Africa 1st Test series live on television in India. 

How can I watch the live streaming of India vs South Africa 1st Test live in India?

Disney+Hotstar will broadcast the India vs South Africa 1st Test live in India.

India vs South Africa 1st Test match: All You Need to Know

IND vs SA, 1 Test Day: Milestones to Watch Out For

India and South Africa will lock horns in the first Test match of the two-match series, starting Dec 26 (Tuesday). The match is slated to be held at 1:30 pm IST in Centurion, South Africa.

Rohit Sharma needs 324 runs to reach his 4000 runs milestone in Test.


Virat Kohli needs 324 runs to reach his 4000 runs milestone in Test.

Virat's 1000 Runs in South Africa in Test matches

Virat Kohli needs 281 runs to reach 1000 runs in South Africa in Test.


Ravichandran Ashwin needs 11 more wickets to reach the milestone of 500 wickets in the Test format.

Shubman Gill is only 34 runs away from completing the landmark of 1000 runs in Test cricket.

Ahead of the IND vs SA, 1 Test match, here are some records and milestones to look forward to, that can be achieved in the first Test match.

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Shahid Afridi Ball-Biting Incident (2010)

During an ODI match against Australia in 2010, the veteran Pakistani player Shahid Afridi was caught on camera biting the cricket ball in between the overs to make the movement of the ball unpredictable.

In 2006, during a Test match with England, Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was accused of ball tampering in between the overs to grant his team bowler unfair advantage.

In March 2018, during the third Test match against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town, Cameron Bancroft was caught by television cameras trying to rough up one side of the ball with sandpaper to make it swing in flight. Captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were found to be involved. 

India were on the reciveing end of some nasty decisions by umpire Mark Benson and Steve Buckner in the Sydney Test. The decisions prompted the move for the Decision Review System (DRS) as Indian batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid were adjourned out despite cameras showing they were not out. 

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At the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day in 1995, Muttiah Muralitharan was no-balled by Darrell Hair for illegal bowling action. It became the main news of a tense summer of cricket in Australia.

In 1981, Australia and New Zealand were competing each other in a World Cup series. New Zealand needed six runs on the last ball and Greg Chappell, the skipper of the Australian team asked his brother Trevor to bowl the ball underarm.

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'Boss of Battle': What was the combat lifespan of the German Tiger I tank?

‘Enough to conquer most of Europe’: How many Tiger I tanks did Germany build during World War II?