Pitch collision claims yet another footballer`s life

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 00:12

In a tragic incident Mahesh Thapa, a 27-year-old footballer who plays in the local league, died moments after a collision with the goalkeeper during a match in Jalpaiguri.

Abhijeet wins US event, GM title for Venkatesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 13:15

National champion Abhijeet Gupta beat International Master Dean Ippolito of United States to win the Philadelphia International chess tournament, while M R Venkatesh became India`s 28th Grandmaster at the event here.

RCB coach Prasad plans Mumbai`s downfall at Chinnaswamy

Last Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 21:46

Royal Challengers Bangalore`s bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad is hoping to achieve a first by beating Mumbai Indians when they clash in an Indian Premier League match on Monday.

DCP seeks action against former cricketer, wife

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 17:25

A top police official has sought action against former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad and his wife for allegedly committing a "security breach" at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here after the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

On-field heart attacks: teammates can save lives with CPR

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 15:13

In the space of one month, two international footballers suffered cardiac arrests on field of play.

AIFF president warns of action over the death of footballer

Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 21:16

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel said that strict action would be taken against those who would be found guilty of negligence after a local football player died on the pitch during a game due to lack of medical attention in Bangalore.

Pune FC rally to hold AI to 2-2 draw

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 21:05

An in-form Pune FC suffered a scare before rallying from a two-goal deficit to hold Air India to a 2-2 draw in a 16th round I-League match at Balewadi Sports Complex on Sunday.

Verma conferred with first S K Singh award

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 23:43

D Bala Venkatesh Verma, Joint Secretary Disarmament in the Ministry of External Affairs was conferred on Friday with the first S K Singh Award.

‘Anari’ Venkatesh to do a Salman Khan!

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 19:02

Remember Venkatesh? The Telugu actor, who had romanced Bollywood beauty Karisma Kapoor in the 1994 super hit film `Anari` is all set to do a Salman Khan in his upcoming flick.

Rovers owner says `never doubted` Kean

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 21:17

Blackburn co-owner Venkatesh Rao insists manager Steve Kean`s future was never in doubt despite fan protests following the Premier League club`s poor start to the season.