Japan revises teaching manuals, says islands its territory
Tokyo – Japan said on Tuesday it was revising teaching manuals to make clear that two sets of remote islands at the centre of disputes with China and South Korea are integral parts of its territory, prompting protests from an angry Seoul. Japan’s ties with Seoul and Beijing are... read more »
India won gold in men’s Basketball at Lusofonia Games
India on 27 January 2014 won the basketball gold in the men’s section at the Lusofonia Games by defeating Angola 77-70 at the Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao in Goa. Match report quarter wise • Till the end of the first quarter India led the game with 19-14 • By the end of... read more »
Lalit Modi’s return will intensify the heat on BCCI
When the New Year had started, everything seemed to be going great for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). First, the Supreme Court held back Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) election polls, which appeared to block Lalit Modi’s return to cricket administration in India; then a... read more »
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have revealed the 2014 Mercedes – the...
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have revealed the 2014 Mercedes – the W05 – in the Jerez pitlane ahead of the first pre-season test. As a manufacturer-backed team, the Silver Arrows are expected to be one of the title favourites this year as the new regulations place a greater emphasis... read more »
Saina Nehwal ends title drought, wins Syed Modi
Top seed Saina Nehwal prevailed over compatriot and second seed PV Sindhu 21-14, 21-17 to win the $120,000 Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold tournament in Lucknow on Sunday. The... read more »
Back problem made it impossible to win Australian Open: Rafael Nadal
World No1 Rafael Nadal shed tears during the Australian Open trophy ceremony following an emotional roller-coaster against Stanislas Wawrinka, and said a sudden back problem made it... read more »
MNS chief Raj Thackeray always looks for cheap publicity, says NCP
Mumbai – The NCP has hit out at MNS chief Raj Thackeray for telling his workers to not pay toll even if that means resorting to violence. “Raj Thackeray is always looking out... read more »
Vinod Kumar Binny alleges Aam Aadmi Party wants Delhi govt to fall, meets Lt Guv
New Delhi – Expelled Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Vinod Kumar Binny on Monday said that his party wants the Delhi government to collapse so that it is saved from fulfilling the... read more »
Will contest Lok Sabha election: Veteran BJP leader LK Advani
New Delhi – Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday said he will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, putting an end to speculation that he could be moved to the Rajya Sabha. The delay in... read more »
