BJP, BSP stall RS proceedings

Last Updated: Monday, August 29, 2011, 14:18

The BJP and BSP on Monday disrupted proceedings in the Rajya Sabha demanding inclusion of life of freedom fighter Rani Avantika Bai in the school curriculum leading to two adjournments.

Jalebi treat for `Jalebi bai` shoot

Last Updated: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 10:09

The crew of `Double Dhamaal` had quite a treat on the sets and not just with actress Mallika Sherawat grooving sensuously to the song `Jalebi bai`, but also with piping hot jalebis.

SC cancels Raju’s bail, to surrender by Nov 8

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 18:41

The Supreme Court Tuesday cancelled the bail plea of B Ramaliga Raju and five others in the Satyam fraud case. The former estranged chief of Satyam Computer Services will now have to surrender to the police by November 8.

Ruthless Murray walks on Bai in Shanghai

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 17:41

Britain`s Andy Murray gave Chinese wild card Bai Yan a master class in match efficiency when he extinguished the home hope`s ambitions of another upset with a 6-2 6-2 thrashing in the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday.

BAI in controversy over CWG selection

Last Updated: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 11:23

In another controversy emanating from the Commonwealth Games, it was alleged that the chief coach for the Games, under the Badminton Association of India, was biased and was not choosing players on merit.

Why govt should not derecognise you: Sports Ministry ask BAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 22:39

The Sport Ministry on Wednesday issued a showcause notice to the Badminton Association of India (BAI) asking it to explain within 14 days as to why the government should not derecognise the federation.

BAI executive committee meet postponed by 10 days

Last Updated: Friday, July 30, 2010, 21:50

Badminton Association of India General Secretary Vijay Sinha blamed BAI President VK Verma for noncooperation and postponed tomorrow`s executive committee meeting in Lucknow by 10 days.

Azhar-Jwala episode act of individuals within BAI: Sinha

Last Updated: Monday, July 26, 2010, 22:52

BAI Secretary General Vijai Sinha has alleged that certain individuals within the federation are fuelling rumours about star shuttler Jwala Gutta`s link-up with former India skipper Mohd Azharuddin.

Azhar backs out, Verma re-elected BAI President

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 17:57

The high-voltage build-up ended in an insipid climax with former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin’s last minute back-out paving way for V K Verma’s re-election as the Badminton Association of India President.

Verma vs Azhar in BAI elections tomorrow

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 15:38

With the court refusing to issue a stay order, the Badminton Association of India will hold its elections tomorrow.

Confident Verma welcomes Azhar`s decision to contest

Last Updated: Friday, June 11, 2010, 21:10

Confident of yet another term at Badminton Association of India`s helm, long-standing BAI President VK Verma today changed his stance and said former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin was welcome to contest Sunday`s election.

Verma ineligible to fight for BAI top post: Azhar

Last Updated: Thursday, June 10, 2010, 14:51

Mohammad Azharuddin fired a salvo at Badminton Association of India President VK Verma, saying the BAI chief is not eligible for re-election and should gracefully walk away having played a "long innings".