Nadal says staying fit in 2014 more important than winning Grand Slams
Johannesburg – World number one Rafael Nadal has said that staying fit is more important for him than adding to his 13 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard had one of the best seasons of his career in 2013 following his return in February after seven months out with a knee injury, winning 10... read more »
Azarenka says battling to be fit to face Serena in Thai exhibition match
Johannesburg – Women tennis’ world number two Victoria Azarenka has said that she is battling to get her fitness back on track after a disappointing 2013 as she prepared to face world number one Serena Williams in an exhibition match in Thailand. The Belarussian, a two-time Australian... read more »
Taylor Swift bags `most charitable star` of 2013 title
Washington – Taylor Swift has been named the most charitable star of 2013 for donating 100,000 dollars to the Nashville Symphony on her 24th birthday. The ‘You Belong With Me’ hitmaker also headlined at the Winter Whites gala in London, which benefited a charity that helps homeless youth,... read more »
Murray beats Wawrinka in World Tennis Championship quarter-finals
Johannesburg – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has recorded his first victory since returning to action after a three-month injury lay-off by beating Swiss player Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-4 in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The British number one had back surgery in September and did not play again... read more »
China’s growth may hit 7.6 percent
Beijing – China’s economic growth is likely to stand at 7.6 percent this year, slightly down from 7.7 percent in 2012, aut! horities said. Economic growth has been higher than... read more »
Rupee down 12 paise on dollar demand
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 12 paise to 61.91 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to demand for the U.S. currency from importers. Forex... read more »
End of mass surveillance in ‘alternative’ Christmas message: Snowden
London – NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly urged an end to mass surveillance in his two-minute Christmas message that was carried on Channel 4 as an alternative to the... read more »
Kejriwal holds Janta Durbar
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday held a ‘Janta Durbar’ outside his Kausambhi residence during which many people put forward their complaints relating to water and... read more »
Abe visits Yasukuni war shrine, China protests
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects on Thursday at a shrine honouring Japan’s war dead in a move that drew a quick rebuke from China warning that the visit celebrated Japan’s military... read more »
