I’ve got no time for Pollard – Starc
The hatchet has not been buried between Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Mitchell Starc and Mumbai Indians allrounder Kieron Pollard, who were fined for their ugly on-field spat at the Wankhede Stadium. Speaking to the Times of India, Starc said he had not talked to Pollard at all after the... read more »
Ronaldinho, Messi to feature in Deco testimonial
Rio De janeiro – Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho are among a host of current and retired stars invited to feature in a testimonial match for former Portugal midfielder Deco. The fixture will pit Porto’s 2004 team against Barcelona’s class of 2006 at the former’s Dragao stadium... read more »
Nadal beats Murray to reach Italian Open semis
Top seed Rafael Nadal of Spain beat Andy Murray of Britain in a three-set thriller to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Murray blew away a 4-2 lead in the decider as Nadal hit back to win 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 in two hours and 40 minutes in Rome on Friday, reports Xinhua. Nadal, 27, will play... read more »
Gold price plunges by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams
New Delhi – Gold prices plunged by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams in the national capital Friday due to low demand from jewellers and retailers amid a weak global trend and strengthening rupee. Silver also plummeted by Rs 900 to Rs 41,500 per kg on poor offtake by industrial units and coin... read more »
Laugh your way to improved short-term memory
Washington: A new study has revealed that laughter can improve short-term memory and makes the brain work better in older adults. The research conducted by Loma Linda University in Southern... read more »
Force India remain in top-3 with another double points finish
he Silverstone squad showed strong race pace on a two-stop strategy after struggling in a wet qualifying on Saturday when Hulkenberg and Perez were eighth and 16th fastest. The German did... read more »
BCCI suggests three-member committee to SC to probe IPL scandal
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket authority on Sunday decided to suggest to Supreme Court a three-member panel comprising former cricketer Ravi Shastri, former chief justice of the Calcutta... read more »
Joshna Chinappa wins Richmond Open
India squash ace Joshna Chinappa defeated former world champion Rachael Grinham in straight games to win the inaugural $10,000 Richmond Open on Sunday. World No.21 Chinappa beat her... read more »
SC agrees to hear Tejpal’s bail plea, notice to Goa Police
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the bail plea of Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, an accused in a rape case, and issued notice to the Goa Police. A bench headed by Chief Justice P.... read more »
