Over 400 orders for A Class, Mercedes mulls local assembly

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 21:36

"We have received over 400 bookings in just ten days after launch. This is a historical high for us as never in the past we had any models receiving this kind of booking," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO Eberhard Kern said.

Mercedes Benz aims double-digit growth in Indian mkt this year

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 16:27

The company sold 7,138 units last year, Mercedes Benz India Director (Sales and Network development) Boris Fitz said.

Rajyavardhan Rathore in midst of controversy ahead of HC ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 20:56

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday found himself at the centre of controversy with his name being dragged into a "failed" dope test.

Alexandre Pato scores in Corinthians` 2-1 win

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 12:19

Alexandre Pato converted an 82nd-minute penalty to hand Corinthians a 2-1 victory over rivals Sao Paulo in Brazil`s Campeonato Paulista football.

Tawde laments use of lakhs of litres of water for IPL matches

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 19:21

IPL organisers should take an appropriate decision on holding the tournament in Maharashtra given the drought in the state, Leader of Opposition in state Legislative Council Vinod Tawde said on Sunday.

South African anti-drug body says country’s cyclists still doping

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 16:30

The SA Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS) has revealed that retroactive EPO (Erythropoietin) testing of 50 cyclists from events in 2012 indicate continued doping in cycling in the country.

Ministry issues fresh deadline to NSFs to amend constitution

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 14:40

The Sports Ministry has issued a fresh deadline to all National Sports Federations, which have not amended their constitution in accordance with the sports code, to make their position clear by February 28, failing which their government recognition could be "impacted".

Harry Styles buys 2 Porsches

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 09:04

One Direction singer Harry Styles, who owns an Audi R8 and a Range Rover Sport, has splashed out on a new Porsche for himself and one for his father.

Akshay Kumar claims Hockey India League has potential to change face of hockey

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 14:20

STAR Sports, Asia`s leading sports broadcaster, today announced a promotional tie-up with leading Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar for the first edition of Hockey India League (HIL).

Adventure sport `Zorbing` claims one life in Russia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 15:18

An extreme sports enthusiast died and another was seriously injured when an inflatable ball they were in rolled down a snowy mountain and plunged off a cliff in southern Russia, authorities said.

Grenada PM praises James for winning SOSA award

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 15:17

Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has heaped praise on Olympic and world 400 metre champion Kirani James for receiving the Caribbean Spirit of Sport Award (SOSA) in Trinidad and Tobago last week.

Russia to be top sports power by 2018: Sports Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 16:28

The glut of sporting events to come to Russia over the next six years will turn the country into the undisputed "leader of world sport," Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said.