Serena has ankle re-taped in U.S. Open doubles loss
Serena Williams took a medical timeout to have her right ankle re-taped and later double-faulted on the last two points as she and sister Venus lost in the doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. The Williams sisters, owners of 13 Grand Slam doubles titles, were beaten 7-6 (5), 6-4 Tuesday by the... read more »
Aircel-Maxis case: Astro All Asia Networks denies allegations
Malaysia’s Astro All Asia Networks Ltd (AAANL), which has been charge sheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Aircel-Maxis case, said it has not been formally intimated nor served with any charge sheet and denied the CBI allegations as baseless. The firm also said it is taking... read more »
Toyota launches ‘Innova Limited Edition 2014’
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday launched ‘Innova Limited Edition 2014’ for the festive season. Only 1,500 units of the new Innova LE, in an exclusive brand new colour — Bronze Mica Metallic — besides Silver Mica Metallic, will be available till November. It is based on the existing Gx... read more »
Coal India to spend Rs 235 cr on improving sanitation
In response to the call given to the corporate sector by PM Narendra Modi for ‘Clean India’ initiative, Coal India on Tuesday said it will spend Rs 235 crore on building toilets and improving sanitation in schools and households of underprivileged. “The amount of Rs 235 crore would be... read more »
World Kabaddi League players may be banned
PUNE: The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) is going the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) way. Apart from starting an IPL-style league for the sport (Pro Kabaddi) the... read more »
Rugby returns to Olympic programme at Nanjing
Rugby will make its return to the Olympic programme after 92 years at the second Youth Olympic Games scheduled to open in Nanjing on Saturday in the form of rugby sevens ahead of its... read more »
No suitable candidate for Khel Ratna
The Awards Committee, under the chairmanship of former India cricket skipper Kapil Dev, has not found any of the six players, who had applied for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, suitable for... read more »
Mathew Martoma Must Forfeit USD 9.4 Million, Pay Fine: Preet Bharara Tells Court
New York: An Indian-origin portfolio manager, convicted for his role as the “central figure” in the most lucrative insider trading scheme in US history, should be ordered to... read more »
Congress launched direct cash transfer scheme with political moti...
New Delhi: The UPA government launched the direct cash benefit transfer scheme with political motives and without preparation, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday,... read more »
