August 23, 2006
The Indians bagged 15 gold medals during the day, dominating in each of the five disciplines that went to the podium rounds.
August 23, 2006
August 23, 2006
Matthew Hayden also picked among 18 for preparatory one-day series
August 23, 2006
August 22, 2006
Observing that even after 59 years of Independence several tasks still remained to be accomplished, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday asked the youth to work unitedly for the nation’s overall progress.
August 22, 2006
August 22, 2006
The Kerala High Court today issued a notice to the police for filing a first information report (FIR) against a two-year-old girl in a criminal case relating to a property dispute at Maranallur in Thiruvananthapuram.
August 22, 2006
August 22, 2006
Amazonian snails—a restaurant delicacy in China that has made at least 23 people sick—are now being blamed for withered crops on over 395,000 acres in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
August 22, 2006
August 22, 2006
Indian paddlers claimed gold in the men’s team event after a 3-1 victory over hosts Sri Lanka.
August 22, 2006
August 21, 2006
With the bloody conflict raging in Sri Lanka between the government forces and the LTTE, India has pitched in to help by offering a political formula to resolve the crisis.
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
India’s Fariah Zaman set a new Games record in the women’s 100m backstroke with a time of 1:09.05 seconds and Varun Divigikar became the fastest swimmer in the SAF Games when he won the men’s 50m freestyle in 23.97 seconds
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
Suspended Congress leader Natwar Singh created a flutter and earned the wrath of partymen by entering the venue of a function here to mark the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
India’s first Discovery Park, a state-of-the-art research and development centre, will be established in Amethi, the constituency of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) to ascertain the authenticity of a TV news channel’s report about a purported conversation between Union Minister Manikrao Gavit and a gangster in Uttar Pradesh.
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
As rains abated, relief operations gained pace in flood-affected areas of MP on Sunday, even as the administration maintained a high alert in western parts of the state where heavy rains were predicted.
August 21, 2006
August 21, 2006
Pakistan has said negotiations on an “unprecedented” security plan that the US wanted from it before the sale of F-16 jets would start only after Washington forwards a letter of offer.
August 21, 2006
August 20, 2006
Arjun Jayprakash clocked 2:27:12 seconds in the men’s 200 meter breast stroke to claim the gold, while compatriot Sandeep Sejwal...
August 20, 2006
August 19, 2006
After leading Infosys to become one of the most admired IT companies in the world, N R Narayana Murthy will step down as its executive chairman on Sunday...
August 19, 2006
August 19, 2006
India A thrashed Isle of Man 3-0 in their inaugural match of the IBSF World Snooker Team Championship at San Jose, USA, today.
August 19, 2006
August 18, 2006
No spitting, littering or speaking aloud at public places. These are some guidelines issued by the Communist Party of China meant for all citizens to enhance hospitality ahead of the 2008 Olympics.
August 18, 2006
August 18, 2006
Setting aside talk of last year’s ODI series loss revenge, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara Thursday...
August 18, 2006
August 17, 2006
Two players from each team from seven matches would be dope-tested during the October-November ICC Champions Trophy.
August 17, 2006
August 17, 2006
Controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen’s resident visa has been extended by another six months.
August 17, 2006
August 17, 2006
The Bombay High Court today asked extradited gangster Abu Salem, accused in the 1993 bomb blasts case...
August 17, 2006
August 17, 2006
India’s soccer campaign at the tenth SAF Games continued to stutter as they failed to hold on to a second-half lead and finished 1-1 vs Nepal here this evening.
August 17, 2006
August 16, 2006
Vishy Anand puts up a fine rapid show, scores 35-5 in a simultaneous display, with only rock star Burton beating him
August 16, 2006
August 16, 2006
In order to make hockey more attacking, the international hockey federation has recommended some drastic changes...
August 16, 2006
August 16, 2006
Digvijay Singh and Gaurav Ghei will begin with happy memories in the Crowne Plaza Open as they tee-off at Yalong Bay Golf Club...
August 16, 2006