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Children find warmth under the wings of Albatross HT - Fri, Oct 3
The Albatross Junior Tour was conceived by a few enterprising parents as an 'independent outlet' for children disadvantaged by handicap restrictions of the Indian Golf Union (IGU), limited field size, rigours of inter-city travel and four-day tournaments. A demanding academic curriculum compounded the situation.
Vasco hold JCT PTI - Thu, Oct 2
Margao Oct 2 (PTI) Newly promoted Vasco held JCT to a goalless draw in a listless second round match of the ONGC I-League at Nehru stadium here today.
Saina sounds alert to world's top shuttlers PTI - Thu, Oct 2
Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) After stunning victories and show of grit en route to her Chinese Taipei title, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal said she was ready to challenge world's top
Bansal upbeat before junior camp HT - Thu, Oct 2
WINNING the World Cup would be on the minds of the 33 probables of the junior men's hockey team when the first phase of the preparatory camp begins on Monday at the Sports Authority of India's centre in Bhopal.
Off to Tashkent and ready for a fight HT - Thu, Oct 2
The wait looked like forever. The flight from Goa had been delayed two-and-a half hours. After a certain point, even the sound of aircraft seemed irritating. Finally, the wait ended.
Bad weather a challenge for Raiders HT - Thu, Oct 2
WITH WINTER knocking on the door and the fog getting thicker, the flow of tourists to the city of Shimla is picking up with each passing day. Though being a serene and calm place, these days that calmness is being disrupted by the roaring sounds of bikes and car engines.
Women rallyists warm hearts in cold climes HT - Thu, Oct 2
The world over, it is rare to see women competing in motor sports. For some years now, there has been a change in the trend and women have got on to the fast lane and proved their worth.
Mumbai boys rock in Kolkata HT - Wed, Oct 1
NEVER BEFORE in different avatars of this league has Goliath been slain twice. To Mumbai F.C. goes that credit. No one's going to mess around with them now.Two matches in a city, an official called "almost home", ensured that.
Team India to miss season-opener HT - Wed, Oct 1
The new car has put the brakes on Team India's participation in the A1 season-opening race at Zandvoort, the Netherlands. The team, made up of Narain Karthikeyan, Armaan Ebrahim and Parthiv Sureshwaran, will not be at the starting grid on Saturday after there was a delay in delivery of parts.
Have carrot, will wield stick HT - Wed, Oct 1
THE MONEY you pay in taxes is being funnelled into propping up India's challenge for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Fair enough, given that doing well at our home Games will give each Indian a surge of pride.
Ponting keen for another captain's agreement with Kumble PTI - Tue, Sep 30
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (PTI) Australian skipper Ricky Ponting today said he is game for yet another captain's agreement to take the fielder's word on contentious catches during the Test series against
Bhutia doubtful starter for Friday I-League match PTI - Tue, Sep 30
Kolkata, Sep 30 (PTI) Mohun Bagan may miss the services of their star striker Baichung Bhutia for their next ONGC I-League encounter against Air India scheduled to be held on October 3 at the
Anand out of top-3 ranks after over a decade PTI - Tue, Sep 30
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) World champion Viswanathan Anand today fell from the top spot to be placed fifth in the latest world rankings issued by the game's world governing body FIDE.
Gill happy with CWG site's progress HT - Tue, Sep 30
As the Commonwealth Games (CWG) beckons, concern to meet the deadline has gripped the officials and work is on at a war footing to complete the projects within the stipulated period.
AITA won't back off, neither will Apollo HT - Tue, Sep 30
AITA secretary, Anil Khanna took his federation's stance against Apollo Tyres further by telling a press conference on Tuesday, 'We don't see Apollo getting India a Grand Slam champion. We have a fair idea what has been done so far.' The AITA has issues with the company's Mission 2018 tennis junior development programme.
DTTA issues gag order on eight-year-olds! HT - Tue, Sep 30
The Delhi Table Tennis Association obviously doesn't have enough adults to umpire its matches, as it's asking children as young as eight to do the job.That's unnerving enough, given the kind of stress it puts on the kids, worried about making a mistake on judgment calls and potentially, other players' careers.
Midfield twins enjoying Mumbai stint HT - Tue, Sep 30
They might not be the poster boys from Bankstown like Steve and Mark Waugh, but are the only twins in the I-League. Shy, yet resilient, meet Mumbai FC midfielders Anees and Aseem Kovaliyadan.
Chhetri doubtful for Mumbai F.C. tie HT - Tue, Sep 30
First the good news: East Bengal's I-League second round match has been shifted from the churned up Barasat Stadium park to the more verdant Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Biggest-ever field on view HT - Tue, Sep 30
The 10th edition of the annual Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya, will flag off from Shimla on October 2. With around 150 teams, the biggest field so far, in the fray, the event will culminate on October 9 in Leh.
Shah makes cut ahead of Bopara for India tour PTI - Mon, Sep 29
London, Sep 29 (PTI) Owais Shah today got the nod ahead of all rounder Ravi Bopara in England's 15-member squad for the two-match away Test cricket series against India in December.