NTCA says no to reintroduction of white tigers in MP

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:08

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has refused to give its nod for reintroduction of white tigers in Madhya Pradesh saying they have no "conservation value", a decision that may come as a setback to the state`s efforts to secure these rare species.

Tendulkar launches Indian Celebrity Cricket League in Mumbai

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 00:10

Actors from the film and television industry geared up to play the gentleman`s game after cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar launched the fourth season of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) here.

Three Bengal tigers born at Paraguay zoo

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:21

Three Bengal tigers were born at a zoo in the Paraguay capital Asuncion, its director said today.

Lanka`s Northern Province CM praises India

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 14:28

Sri Lanka`s Northern Province Chief Minister CV Vigneswaran has praised India for its efforts in securing the provincial council elections in his country.

Sri Lankan Navy damages fishing nets of Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 15:27

Sri Lankan Naval personnel allegedly damaged fishing nets of Indian fishermen, who had ventured into the sea from Rameswaram.

White tigers in MP: CZA rejects proposed vet hospital design

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 18:25

The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has rejected the design of a proposed veterinary hospital at the zoo and rescue centre at Mukundpur in Madhya Pradesh.

Karunanidhi hails TNA`s victory in provincial council polls

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 15:59

DMK`s M Karunanidhi hailed the victory of the Tamil National Alliance in the provincial council polls held after a gap of 25 years in the former Tamil Tigers-ruled northern province in Sri Lanka.

US for `free, fair` Sri Lanka polls

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 16:14

The US on Friday called for "free, fair and credible" elections Saturday in three provinces in Sri Lanka including the north, once a Tamil Tigers bastion.

Sri Lanka`s Tamil heartland to vote Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 16:10

Sri Lanka is all set to hold Saturday the first election to form a provincial council to govern its Northern Province, the former bastion of the vanquished Tamil Tigers.

Mumbai Tigers pull out of I-League

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 17:44

The I-League this season will have 13 teams instead of 14 after Mumbai Tigers today pulled out of the country`s premier football tournament in a surprise move.

Phil Mickelson makes electric start at Deutsche Bank

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 23:11

American Phil Mickelson made an electric start to the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday reaching the turn at TPC Boston at seven-under par.

Durand Cup prize purse hiked, eight I-League clubs to compete

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 16:59

Its prize purse hiked from Rs 20 lakh to an impressive Rs 50 lakh, the 126th edition of Durand Cup football tournament, starting here from September 2, will see participation from top clubs like Mohammedan Sporting, Pune FC, Mumbai Tigers and Sikkim United, among others.