Casillas left out of Real Madrid squad
Madrid, March 30 (IANS) Real Madrid have left out goalkeeper and former captain Iker Casillas for Saturday’s Primera Liga clash against Zaragoza. Casillas has…
Growing clout of regional leaders in India’s politics
Some disadvantages of the decline of national-level parties are obvious. These include the coalitions that are cobbled together to form governments at the centre…
Russian traffic policeman declines $1.5 mn bribe
Moscow, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow traffic policeman is set to receive a state award in recognition of his honesty in refusing to…
Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays
Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Construction firms that are behind schedule in delivering Sochi Olympic facilities will have to pay $65,000 per day in…
Berdych to skip Davis Cup tie
Prague, March 30 (IANS) Tomas Berdych will miss holders the Czech Republic’s Davis Cup semifinal against Kazakhstan next weekend due to an injured shoulder….
WIPA ponders appeal after losing court battle
Port of Spain (Trinidad), March 30 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) says it’s pondering its next move after losing a court battle…
Kolkata to serve special food during IPL
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Known as a foodie’s favourite, Kolkata will tickle the taste buds with lip-smacking Tandoori delights as a special treat for…
Football chief undaunted by Jamaica’s loss
Kingston, March 30 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) chief Horace Burrell says he is not daunted by the country’s loss to Costa Rica in…
Russia cools on Sochi Spectator Pass plan
Moscow, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government tiptoed away from the idea of forcing visitors to the Sochi Winter Olympics to register their…
Suspected Hizbul terrorist sent to judicial custody
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Syed Liyaqat Shah to judicial custody till April 12, after…