Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly asserted Saturday that the expertise of former greats can be utilised for developing the current cricket team even as he refused to “throw in my hat for the job”. “When you have players like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, their services can always be sought. But […]
Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Roped in to train upcoming pacers from West Bengal, Pakistani legend Waqar Younis said Saturday it’s the attitude rather than the pitch that makes a fast bowler. “In this part of the world you don’t get fast tracks but we, especially Pakistan, have been producing some great pacers over the years. So […]
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 15 (IANS/CMC) Captain Darren Sammy believes that the West Indies team that will defend the World Twenty20 cricket title in Bangladesh later this month is much better equipped than the one which lifted the trophy two years ago in Sri Lanka. Speaking here Friday hours before the squad’s departure, Sammy said his charges […]
United Nations, March 15 (IANS/WAM) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again appealed to the international community to help bring the rival Syrian parties closer on concrete measures to end the conflict, saying “it is not enough for representatives of the government and opposition to be in the same room, what matters most is what they do […]
Kabul, March 15 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai Saturday assured the people of a free and fair presidential election on April 5, saying the security forces were entirely ready for the polls. “The government will use all its power to ensure the coming presidential and provincial council elections are free, fair and transparent. The Afghan National […]
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza, who walked the ramp for designer Anita Dongre at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) summer-resort 2014, says it was fun walking in clothes that were easy and light to wear. Dia wore a light golden coloured choli and a lehenga with very subtle detailing for the Dongre show […]
Agra, March 15 (IANS) As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav completed two years in office Saturday, questions are being raised over governance and on the promises his Samajwadi Party made in its election manifesto. When Akhilesh Yadav took over as the youngest chief minister of Uttar Pradesh March 15, 2012, tall promises of speedy development […]
Geneva, March 15 (IANS) Swedish ice hockey player Nicklas Backstrom will receive an Olympic silver medal in spite of being dropped from the final in Sochi Winter Games due to a positive drug test, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said. The IOC said Friday that Backstrom will get the silver medal despite testing positive ahead of […]
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Anita Dongre celebrated the rich Indian textiles of Varanasi through her collection titled “Varanasi Weaves” at the ongoing summer-resort edition of Lakme Fashion Week 2014 with Bollywood actress Dia Mirza dazzling the ramp in the designer’s creation. Coming forward to support her commitment towards promoting and popularising traditional Indian weaves and crafts, […]
Bangalore, March 15 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal began his road show here Saturday to campaign for his party’s candidates contesting the general elections April 17 across Karnataka. “Kejriwal’s maiden road show in the city is drawing curious crowds and enthusiastic youth, including many who are volunteering to canvas for our candidates in […]