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KKR’s reluctance to buy Sourav Ganguly in the recent IPL auctions has inflamed passions in Kolkata yet again. But is the anger justified? For a generation, which has grown up watching ‘DADA’ demolish bowlers across the globe with his silken drives through the off-side, it was shocking to see Sourav Ganguly in such a plight.... 

DOHA: Bahrain football coach Salman Sharida feels India are emerging as a good team but will need time to match the best in Asia. “India are a very good team. They played very well in the tournament. But they will take time to rise among the top countries in Asia. They need experience,” Sarida, who was earlier the... 

With the chill in the January air adding to the nip of excitement, the Mumbai Marathon pre-party hosted by Kingfisher Premium kicked off in style at The Trident, Nariman Point. An enthusiastic Manasi Scott belted out some popular numbers and a few evergreen hits as well, and urged people to get on the large dance floor, which... 

Records are broken wherever Rafael Nadal goes these days, and Melbourne will be no exception. It’s an all new year but the battlefield is the same as the quest for Grand Slam glory starts all over again at Melbourne Park. The opening Grand Slam tournament of the year is on the wish list of players for various reasons. Andy... 

Ross Taylor’s solid 78 helped New Zealand fight back after a shaky start in the second Test against Pakistan. Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal took five catches, including Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder off successive Tanvir Ahmed balls, to leave New Zealand 98-4. Taylor hit six fours and a six on his way to a 10th Test... 

Priyanka Chopra has been more in news recently for her link-ups with Shahid Kapur, but very few people know that she’s a budding poetess too. At a recent women’s awards show, Priyanka paid tribute to three senior actresses, Saira Banu, Hema Malini and Madhuri Dixit, by writing a couplet for each of them. Apparently... 

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi was among those who offered worship at the famous hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa here hours before the stampede at Vandiperiyar in Idukki district that claimed over 100 lives. Vivek, who reached here on Thursday night, witnessed the ‘Makara Jytohi’ and left for Mumbai, sources said. The... 

It seems Karthi is following his brother Surya’s footsteps when it comes to choosing the scripts and working hard on the characters. The actor, who has given four superhit movies till date, is back with Siruthai and has paired with Tamanna Bhatia again. The audience has huge expectations on this movie. Now, let us see whether... 

Pongal is the harvest festival celebrated by Tamilians across the globe and falls on January 14th of every year. The festival coincides with Makara Sankranti which is also celebrated throughout the nation during this time. Pongal in Tamil means “boiling over” so on this festive day the milk is boiled in a clay pot... 

On the one hand Shah Rukh Khan distances himself from Saurav ouster and on the other hand Kolkata Knight Riders’ co-owner Juhi Chawla wants Ganguly as Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor. Juhi stated “Honestly, I don’t participate in the decision-making of the team or the administration.” She is of the hope that Ganguly...