10 years on, Japan’s Fukuhara faces same situation
byParis, May 13 (IANS) Ten years after she shocked the table tennis world by reaching the last eight at the 2003 World Championships here…
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Nine cops suspended, Lucknow crime branch disbanded for robbery
byLucknow, May 13 (IANS) Nine Uttar Pradesh policemen were suspended and 21 others sent to police lines, officials said Monday, as Lucknow district’s crime…
World TT Championships attract record entry
byParis, May 13 (IANS) The 52nd edition of the world’s premier table tennis event will be held in Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy May 13-20…
Former Dutch captain Van Bommel retires
byThe Hague, May 13 (IANS) Former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel announced the end of his professional football career. “I have had many doubts”,…
AC Milan held by Roma, match marred by racism
byMilan, May 13 (IANS) AC Milan were held to a scoreless draw at home by Roma in a game marred by racism. Racist chanting…
Corinthians beat Santos in Paulista final first leg
bySao Paulo, May 13 (IANS) Brazil midfielder Paulinho and defender Paulo Andre struck either side of half-time as Corinthians defeated Santos 2-1 in the…
Sibal takes charge as law minister
byNew Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Kapil Sibal Monday assumed the charge of the union law ministry, taking over from Ashwani Kumar who resigned last…
Kaka, Ronaldinho just the start of Brazil’s dilemmas
byRio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will Tuesday announce a 23-man squad for next month’s FIFA Confederations Cup. Until…
Andhra home guard held for rape, murder of MBA student
byHyderabad, May 13 (IANS) A home guard allegedly raped and murdered an MBA student in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district, triggering public protests. The girl…
Brazil’s Flamengo in Ferdinand bid
byRio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Brazilian giants Flamengo are reportedly preparing an offer to sign veteran Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. The former…