BEIJING: An attempt by the Russian embassy in Beijing to engage ordinary people in a friendly dialogue over the Chinese internet has proved to be a hit in an odd sense. Thousands of people have visited and posted comments, but lots of the remarks are downright xenophobic and embarrassing.
BEIJING: An attempt by the Russian embassy in Beijing to engage ordinary people in a friendly dialogue over the Chinese internet has proved to be a hit in an odd sense. Thousands of people have visited and posted comments, but lots of the remarks are downright xenophobic and embarrassing.
New Delhi: The Italian marines are escorted by Italy's Deputy Foreign Minister Staffan de Mistura on a military special aircraft. Sources say there is a possibility that the marines could serve their prison term in Italy. There is an agreement between the two countries on the transfer of prisoners.
New Delhi: The Italian marines are escorted by Italy's Deputy Foreign Minister Staffan de Mistura on a military special aircraft. Sources say there is a possibility that the marines could serve their prison term in Italy. There is an agreement between the two countries on the transfer of prisoners.
NEW DELHI: Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma struck again as he bowled out Phillip Hughes to give Australia second blow at the score of 71 on the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Friday.
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NEW DELHI: Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma struck again as he bowled out Phillip Hughes to give Australia second blow at the score of 71 on the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Friday.
NEW DELHI: The fourth Test against Australia at the Ferozeshah Kotla could well be fans' last opportunity to see Sachin Tendulkar play an international match in India.
NEW DELHI: The fourth Test against Australia at the Ferozeshah Kotla could well be fans' last opportunity to see Sachin Tendulkar play an international match in India.
New Delhi: It is a victory for India in the stand-off with Italy over the fate of the two Italian marines, Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Girone, accused of killing two Kerala fishermen. The Italian government has said that the marines will be sent back to India on Friday.
Italian authorities say that the decision was taken after they requested and received a written assurance from the Indian government regarding the treatment and protection of the marines' fundamental rights. An official statement from Rome said, "The Italian government requested and received a written assurances from the Indian authorities regarding the treatment of the marines and the protection of their fundamental rights."
New Delhi: It is a victory for India in the stand-off with Italy over the fate of the two Italian marines, Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Girone, accused of killing two Kerala fishermen. The Italian government has said that the marines will be sent back to India on Friday.
Italian authorities say that the decision was taken after they requested and received a written assurance from the Indian government regarding the treatment and protection of the marines' fundamental rights. An official statement from Rome said, "The Italian government requested and received a written assurances from the Indian authorities regarding the treatment of the marines and the protection of their fundamental rights."
SEPANG: Red Bull driver Mark Webber drove the quickest time in the first practice ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, edging Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen as the Australian looks for his first victory in over six months.
SEPANG: Red Bull driver Mark Webber drove the quickest time in the first practice ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, edging Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen as the Australian looks for his first victory in over six months.
SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is totally accountable for the team's struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, as the team is just a defeat away from becoming Australia's worst Test outfit in 34 years.
SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is totally accountable for the team's struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, as the team is just a defeat away from becoming Australia's worst Test outfit in 34 years.
Ranchi: A senior CID officer and an engineering student committed suicide in the Jharkhand capital on Thursday in two separate incidents, police said.
Chandi Kumar Maitra, 59, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) posted in criminal investigation department (CID) in Bokaro district committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Ranchi. He was scheduled to retire in July 2013.
Ranchi: A senior CID officer and an engineering student committed suicide in the Jharkhand capital on Thursday in two separate incidents, police said.
Chandi Kumar Maitra, 59, a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) posted in criminal investigation department (CID) in Bokaro district committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Ranchi. He was scheduled to retire in July 2013.
NEW DELHI: Mickey Arthur carefully picked out the seat closest to the emergency exit as the Aussies trooped into the team bus following a two-hour workout at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
As everyone sank into their own worlds, the coach seemed swamped by the now-customary sea of cellphones. Everyone started texting except Arthur. He seemed lost in thought instead, gazing out of the window; scowling, frowning, scratching his head.
NEW DELHI: Mickey Arthur carefully picked out the seat closest to the emergency exit as the Aussies trooped into the team bus following a two-hour workout at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
As everyone sank into their own worlds, the coach seemed swamped by the now-customary sea of cellphones. Everyone started texting except Arthur. He seemed lost in thought instead, gazing out of the window; scowling, frowning, scratching his head.
MIAMI: Continuing his impressive comeback post a shoulder surgery, Somdev Devvarman erased a one-set deficit to beat world number 78 Evgeny Donskoy in his opening round of the ATP Miami Masters.
MIAMI: Continuing his impressive comeback post a shoulder surgery, Somdev Devvarman erased a one-set deficit to beat world number 78 Evgeny Donskoy in his opening round of the ATP Miami Masters.
