India very seriously pursuing release of arrested ship captain

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:22

India said Friday it is "very seriously" pursuing the release of Indian merchant ship captain Sunil James, arrested in the west African country of Togo since July, whose son died Dec 2.

Drug case: Amarinder Singh dismisses Badal`s charge

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 21:00

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh dismissed his successor Parkash Singh Badal`s charge that he was interfering in the investigation into the recent drug haul by demanding a judicial probe.

I am proud I played with Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, says Kumble

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 22:26

Former India captain Anil Kumble on Wednesday said that he was proud of having played with Sachin Tendulkar who was recently conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

Sachin Tendulkar is Maradona of cricket: Ganguly

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 09:39

He was among the millions left speechless by Sachin Tendulkar`s farewell speech and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said the retired legend can only be compared to football great Diego Maradona when it comes international sporting icons.

Sachin Tendulkar would have been successful in any era: Gavaskar

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 00:13

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said Sachin Tendulkar would have been successful in any era because of his sound technique and temperament and cited Sir Don Bradman`s words to support his claim.

Rahul Dravid favours sportspersons signing `whereabouts` clause of WADA

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 00:07

Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid on Tuesday favoured sportspersons signing the "whereabout" clause of anti-doping agency WADA as this would reduce chances of corrupt practices in the game.

Shipwreck captain `jumped off` sinking Costa Concordia

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 19:54

A trainee officer on board the Costa Concordia when it sank off an Italian island last year told a court on Monday that the captain jumped to safety.

Kohli can break Tendulkar`s ODI century record: Gavaskar

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 09:16

With Virat Kohli regularly slamming centuries in ODIs, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday said the Indian batting sensation can break retiring legend Sachin Tendulkar`s record number of tons in the 50-over format.

Costa Concordia`s dancer admits being on bridge with lover captain

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 13:12

Domnica Cemortan described Schettino as a hero for bringing the ship nearer to shore, rather than letting it sink out in the sea, the Mirror reports.

Rob Letterman to Direct `Captain Underpants` for DWA

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 11:02

Rob Letterman has been roped in to direct `Captain Underpants`, which is based on children`s book series by Dav Pilkey.

Chris Evans, Minka Kelly split for second time

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 14:01

After getting back together in 2012 following a 2007 break-up, ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ star Chris Evans has reportedly parted ways again with partner Minka Kelly.

It`s nice that players like Dhoni are promoting football, says Bhaichung Bhutia

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:13

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said that even renowned coach Alex Ferguson would not be able to take India into World Cup without proper infrastructure and involvement of committed people in the running of the game in the country.