• Happy to renew ties with Dravid, says Raina

     Suresh Raina is excited to renew his fruitful relationship with Rahul Dravid. Raina is in the city as part of the India ‘A’ cricket team which soon faces Bangladesh ‘A’, with Dravid as coach. “Dravid was good with youngsters like me, R ....

     Suresh Raina is excited to renew his fruitful relationship with Rahul Dravid. Raina is in the city as part of the India ‘A’ cricket team which soon faces Bangladesh ‘A’, with Dravid as coach. “Dravid was good with youngsters like me, R ....

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  • Roshan Mahanama to step down as ICC match referee

    Mahanama joined the elite panel in 2004 and has refereed in 58 Tests, 222 ODIs and 35 T20Is to date, including three ICC Cricket World Cups and the ICC Champions Trophy 2009. “This has been an extremely difficult decision as I am very passionate about cricket, ....

    Mahanama joined the elite panel in 2004 and has refereed in 58 Tests, 222 ODIs and 35 T20Is to date, including three ICC Cricket World Cups and the ICC Champions Trophy 2009. “This has been an extremely difficult decision as I am very passionate about cricket, ....

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  • Olympic berths — the prime motivating factor for competitors

    Making a departure from its usual venue — the Salt Lake Stadium where the previous five editions were held since 1991 — the organiser sought to hold the championship at the adjoining SAI centre where the facilities have been revamped with a new synthetic tra ....

    Making a departure from its usual venue — the Salt Lake Stadium where the previous five editions were held since 1991 — the organiser sought to hold the championship at the adjoining SAI centre where the facilities have been revamped with a new synthetic tra ....

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  • The visiting Czechs make themselves at home

     Even as both teams reiterated their ability to produce high-quality fare, the presence of the Czech Ambassador to India, Milan Hovorka, and his warm words at Tuesday’s press conference — of a world-class Czech tennis team in “Incredible India” ....

     Even as both teams reiterated their ability to produce high-quality fare, the presence of the Czech Ambassador to India, Milan Hovorka, and his warm words at Tuesday’s press conference — of a world-class Czech tennis team in “Incredible India” ....

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  • Pakistan press freedom under pressure from army

    “He just said ‘Raheel Sharif, Raheel Sharif’ without calling him general,” Mr. Mir says of a recent episode of his influential Capital Talk programme. “I knew immediately the words came out it would be cut.” At a time of intense pr ....

    “He just said ‘Raheel Sharif, Raheel Sharif’ without calling him general,” Mr. Mir says of a recent episode of his influential Capital Talk programme. “I knew immediately the words came out it would be cut.” At a time of intense pr ....

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  • Biden to honour Bhartia, Nooyi as India season kicks off

    The Council announced on Tuesday that along with Mr. Biden, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, and other high-ranking officials from both governments, along with captains of industry from both countries, will address the USIBC o ....

    The Council announced on Tuesday that along with Mr. Biden, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, and other high-ranking officials from both governments, along with captains of industry from both countries, will address the USIBC o ....

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  • Hungarian police detain over 9,000 refugees

    The Hungarian police on Monday rounded up 9,380 refugees who were crossing into the country from Serbia, the highest daily figure this year. Hungary warned that refugees entering the European Union across its southern border with Serbia faced potential expulsion within d ....

    The Hungarian police on Monday rounded up 9,380 refugees who were crossing into the country from Serbia, the highest daily figure this year. Hungary warned that refugees entering the European Union across its southern border with Serbia faced potential expulsion within d ....

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  • Nepal to unveil new Constitution on Sept 20, says Foreign Minister

    The Constituent Assembly (CA) has already began clause-by- clause voting on the proposed Constitution, under preparation since 2008, since Sunday and as of now 37 articles have already been endorsed by the 601-member-strong body. Fully democratic statute A fully d ....

    The Constituent Assembly (CA) has already began clause-by- clause voting on the proposed Constitution, under preparation since 2008, since Sunday and as of now 37 articles have already been endorsed by the 601-member-strong body. Fully democratic statute A fully d ....

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  • Malcolm Turnbull sworn in as Australia’s PM

    Mr. Turnbull was sworn in by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove here, replacing Abbott who was ousted during a surprise ballot of his colleagues last night. Soon after taking oath of office as the 29th Prime Minister of the country, the 60-year-old conservative leader v ....

    Mr. Turnbull was sworn in by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove here, replacing Abbott who was ousted during a surprise ballot of his colleagues last night. Soon after taking oath of office as the 29th Prime Minister of the country, the 60-year-old conservative leader v ....

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  • IISc, IIT-D in top 200 rankings

    While IIT-D has improved its position from the previous years’ rank of 235, IISC Bangalore is a new entry in the ranking list. None of the Indian universities has made it to the QS’ top 200 in the previous editions. According to the QS list, there are 14 ....

    While IIT-D has improved its position from the previous years’ rank of 235, IISC Bangalore is a new entry in the ranking list. None of the Indian universities has made it to the QS’ top 200 in the previous editions. According to the QS list, there are 14 ....

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