Growing clout of regional leaders in India’s politics
bySome disadvantages of the decline of national-level parties are obvious. These include the coalitions that are cobbled together to form governments at the centre…
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Kolkata to serve special food during IPL
byKolkata, 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…
WIPA ponders appeal after losing court battle
byPort 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…
Berdych to skip Davis Cup tie
byPrague, March 30 (IANS) Tomas Berdych will miss holders the Czech Republic’s Davis Cup semifinal against Kazakhstan next weekend due to an injured shoulder….
Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays
bySochi, 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…
Russia cools on Sochi Spectator Pass plan
byMoscow, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government tiptoed away from the idea of forcing visitors to the Sochi Winter Olympics to register their…
Football chief undaunted by Jamaica’s loss
byKingston, 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…
Suspected Hizbul terrorist sent to judicial custody
byNew Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent suspected Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Syed Liyaqat Shah to judicial custody till April 12, after…
Allegri compares Balotelli to Ibrahimovic
byMilan, March 30 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has compared Mario Balotelli to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and said the former Manchester City striker…
Police use tear gas in World Cup stadium tumult
bySalvador (Brazil), March 30 (IANS) Police were forced to use tear gas and smoke grenades to break up clashes between fans seeking tickets for…