Bhullar makes impressive start in Austrian Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar fired a three-under 69 in the opening round to make an impressive start at the Austrian Open golf tournament at the Diamond Country Club in Atzenburg, Austria. After the first round, Bhullar was two behind early leader Thomas Norret of Denmark.Bhullar's decision to skip th...

Kaif steps down as UP captain

Mohammed Kaif has stepped down as captain of the Uttar Pradesh Ranji cricket team but would continue to play as a batsman for the state side. Sources say, Kaif, who led the side for six years, is likely to be replaced by R P Singh as the left-arm pacer's name is doing the rounds in the stat...

Saina Nehwal enters Japan Open Semis

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal entered the semifinals of Japan Open Super Series badminton tournament in Tokyo after dispatching Singapore's Juan Gu in straight games in just half an hour, on Friday.The fourth-seeded Indian defeated Juan 21-17 21-13 to make the last-four stage, where she ...

Pataudi laid to rest at his ancestral palace

Former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was laid to rest at his ancestral palace in Patuadi, Haryana on Friday with thousands thronging the burial site to pay their last respects leading to chaotic scenes.Pataudi, who was 70 when he breathed his last at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in De...

In the Japan Open Badminton, World Number four Indian Saina Nehwal on Friday advanced to the semi-finals of the Women's Singles event in Tokyo. In the Quarters, India's ace shuttler defeated Juan Gu of Singapore 21-17, 21-13. Saina will play eighth seed Juliane Schenk of Germany in...

Last journey of Pataudi begins in Delhi

The funeral procession of late former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi began from his home in New Delhi with sobbing family members, friends and several celebrities paying their last respects before his burial which will be held on Friday in Pataudi in Haryana.The former captain, who w...

In the Japan Open Badminton, World Number four Indian Saina Nehwal on Friday advanced to the semi-finals of the Women's Singles event in Tokyo. In the Quarters, India's ace shuttler defeated Juan Gu of Singapore 21-17, 21-13. In the semi-finals, Saina will play the winner of a quar...

The Prime Minister Dr. Mnamohan Singh has condoled the demise of legendary cricketer, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and sends heartfelt sympathies to Sharmila Tagore and other members of the bereaved family. In his condolence message in New York he said that Pataudi was a dashing and daring captain, who ...

Former Indian cricket Captain Mansur Pataudi passes away

Former captain of the Indian cricket team Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passed away last evening following a prolonged illness in New Delhi. He was 70. Pataudi was suffering from lung disease and was admitted to Gangaram Hospital last week. AIR correspondent reports that Pataudi inspired generations of pl...

Prez, VP condole Pataudi's death

The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the death of former Indian Captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Condoling the death of Pataudi, the Vice president Mohd. Hamid Ansari in a message has said that Pataudi's contributions to the game of cricket throughout his life as a player, ca...