Russia says no snow shortage for Sochi Games
byMoscow, June 30 (IANS) There will be no shortage of snow for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the head of the Russian Olympic…
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Central teams to tour rain-ravaged parts of Himachal
byNew Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The central government will send a high-level team to assess the damage caused by the recent torrential rains and…
Ravi Kishan comes to big Bollywood for smaller roles
byMumbai, June 30 (IANS) Ravi Kishan, superstar of Bhojpuri cinema, comes to Bollywood to play smaller roles and personal satisfaction. “In Bhojpuri cinema, I…
Hockey, soccer to add sporting zest to Delhi Police
byNew Delhi, June 30 (IANS) You’ve seen them use the baton to ensure law and order. Now Delhi’s policemen are set to wield the…
Hindus in Pakistan ‘victims of religious apartheid’
byIslamabad, June 30 (IANS) Hindus in Pakistan are not “equal citizens of the state but victims of a religious apartheid”, a new non-political organisation,…
Danish favourites disappoint in Speedway World Cup Grand Prix
byCopenhagen, June 30 (IANS) Top Danish drivers Nicki Petersen and Niels-Kristian Iversen failed to make it to the semifinals in the Danish Grand Prix…
India U-19 beat Papua New Guinea by 71 runs
byDarwin, June 30 (IANS) India comprehensively defeated Papua New Guinea by 71 runs at Tracy Village here Sunday in a friendly Under-19 International Series…
Australia beat New Zealand in U-19 series
byDarwin, June 30 (IANS) An impressive five-wicket haul by pacer Matt Fotia saw Australia off to a flying start in the U-19 International Series…
Pooja Bhatt may produce Shagufta Rafique’s directorial debut
byMumbai, June 30 (IANS) Writer Shagufta Rafique says her directorial debut, tentatively titled “Rose”, will probably be produced by Pooja Bhatt. She also reveals…
Ravi Babu yet to find actress for ‘Avunu’ Hindi remake
byChennai, June 30 (IANS) Even five months after he expressed an interest in remaking Telugu suspense-thriller “Avunu” in Hindi, filmmaker Ravi Babu hasn’t succeeded…