‘FIFA World Cup final venue refit to cost up to $800 million’
Moscow: Tough FIFA rules mean it could cost nearly $800 million to make Moscow’s vast Luzhniki arena fit to host the 2018 World Cup…
China’s growth is good for Asia, says President
Boao (China), April 7 (IANS) China’s rapid economic growth will create development opportunities for the rest of Asia and the world, President Xi Jinping…
Saudi man detained for molesting woman
Beijing, April 7 (IANS) A Saudi Arabian man has been detained for molesting a woman in a canteen in central China’s Hunan province, Xinhua…
Bermuda skipper calls for mindset change for cricket WC qualifier
Hamilton (Bermuda), April 7 (IANS/CMC) New Bermuda skipper Steven Outerbridge has urged his team-mates to change their mindset as they gear up for a…
Indian social club in UAE turns 46
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS) An Indian social club that started in a small building way back in 1967 is celebrating its 46th anniversary…
Six more arrested for Thane building collapse
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Six people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a seven-storey building at Thane that left 74 people…
Doubts loom over Pakistan’s tour of West Indies
Islamabad, April 7 (IANS/CMC) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accused the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) of reneging on an agreement to facilitate…
Bayern Munich wrap up 23rd Bundesliga title
Berlin, April 7 (IANS) Bastian Schweinsteiger’s winning goal against Frankfurt secured Bayern Munich’s 23rd Bundesliga title ahead of schedule as they hold an unassailable…
‘Gounder’ community seeks ban on Prakash Raj’s ‘Gouravam’
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The ‘Gounder’ community in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to ban Prakash Raj’s Tamil-Telugu bilingual production venture “Gouravam”,…
Former Olympic champ wins on pro boxing debut
Macau, April 7 (IANS) China’s most successful boxer Zou Shiming won his professional boxing debut against Mexican teenager Eleazar Valenzuela here. Zou, a two-time…