CWG Baton arrives in India, received by IOA officials

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 23:13

The Queen`s Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was given a ceremonial reception by top Indian sportspersons and officials, including IOA acting chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday night.

IOA sets up 2-member committee for smooth conduct of QBR

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:33

Indian Olympic Association today set up a two-member committee of senior officials for the smooth conduct of 2014 Commonwealth Games Queen`s Baton Relay in Agra and here even as it decided to invite mostly Delhi-based 2010 CWG medal winners for the programmes on October 12 and 13.

Stephanie Rice to decide on future by December

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 17:21

Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice is reportedly set to make a decision on her future in professional swimming by December 2013.

2014 Commonwealth Games tickets go on sale

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 17:29

Up to a million tickets for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games went on sale on Monday, with high demand causing website delays.

Visa woes continue for Salman Khan!

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 15:50

Salman Khan is yet to start shooting for his next, ‘Kick’, in Glasgow, as he has not been given work permit.

Salman Khan`s `Kick` kick-starts in Glasgow July 27

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 13:16

Sajid Nadiadwala has refuted rumours that his Salman Khan-starrer directorial ‘Kick’ is delayed.

Scotland to splash country`s rich cultural heritage during 2014 Glasgow CWG

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 16:50

Organisers of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have unveiled the countdown of events.

World`s first superspectral camera to aid security screening

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 18:08

Researchers from Scotland are working on the world`s first `superspectral` camera sensors, which will provide images with a wide range of practical applications including medical imaging and security screening.

Prince William gets kiss snub by little girl during Glasgow visit

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 16:29

Prince William got the cold shoulder from a 4-year-old girl, who was dressed in a fancy dress princess costume, after he tried to kiss her on the cheek.

Scotland`s first Islamic high school set to open in Glasgow

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 15:37

Scotland`s first Islamic secondary school is set to open in Glasgow by a group of Muslim parents.

Glasgow CWG to incorporate best practices of 2010 Delhi Games

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 12:56

Organisers of next year`s Glasgow Commonwealth Games are introducing some of the "best practices" of the 2010 New Delhi Games, Senator Hugh Segal, Canada`s Special envoy for CWG renewal, said here.

`Cold coat` help Penguins keep warm in Antarctic

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 19:29

Emperor penguins keep their body`s surface temperature lower than the surrounding air -- in an unusual phenomenon termed as `cold coat` -- to cope with the harsh conditions of the Antarctic, scientists say.