Brasilia’s World Cup stadium on track, says FIFA
byRio de Janeiro, May 4 (IANS) FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke hoped that Brasilia’s Estadio Nacional World Cup stadium would be ready in time for…
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Zico urges Kaka to quit Real Madrid for Flamengo
byRio de Janeiro, May 4 (IANS) Brazil legend Zico has urged Kaka to quit Real Madrid for Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo. Kaka, who…
No knowledge about bribe, says Bansal
byNew Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Saturday claimed that he was innocent, and had “no knowledge or clue” about the…
Venezuelan sportswriter killed in robbery
byCaracas, May 4 (IANS/EFE) Venezuelan sportswriter Jhonny Gonzalez was shot and killed Friday while leaving the building where the sports daily Lider has its…
Pakistani officials visit injured prisoner
byNew Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Pakistani officials Saturday visited a Chandigarh hospital where a comatose Pakistani prisoner is being treated after he was attacked…
Longer night life in Bangalore, BJP’s promise to young voters
byBangalore, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka’s ruling BJP is wooing Bangalore’s young voters with the promise of an extended night life in the state capital,…
Railway minister’s nephew, three others arrested
byChandigarh, May 4 (IANS) Posing embarrassment to union Railway Minister and Chandigarh MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, the CBI Saturday arrested his nephew Vijay Singla…
‘Sinister’ quest for gold lands man 20 years’ prison
byNew York, May 4 (IANS) A Jersey City man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for targeting Indian-American families for their high-quality…
Sikkim gets sporting edge with new Khel Gaon
byGangtok, May 4 (IANS) Sikkim, with a population of less than 600,000, is all set to be a major hub of sporting activity in…
Which CM spins the best yarn, Goa Congress to PMO
byPanaji, May 4 (IANS) Sarcasm appears to be the latest weapon in the Congress’s fast-depleting arsenal, when it comes to taking on Chief Minister…