Hockey India League: Clinical Wizards beat Rhinos 2-0

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 21:41

Uttar Pradesh Wizards struck twice in the second half to score a 2-0 victory over Ranchi Rhinos in a round-robin league match of the Hockey India League here on Sunday.

India blank China 4-0 in Asian Champions Trophy opener

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 00:01

Vice captain VR Raghunath scored twice as defending Champions India started off their Asian Champions Trophy campaign with a majestic 4-0 victory over China, here today.

Indian hockey players excited about big-ticket league

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 10:17

Indian hockey players Sardar Singh and Sandeep Singh Sunday hailed the prospect of lucrative money with the Hockey Indian League (HIL) and hoped it will be the turning point for the sport in the country.

Raghunath says "unbelievable", Sandeep is "disappointed"

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 21:38

Ace drag-flicker VR Raghunath was was unable to describe his feelings after fetching a whopping USD 76,000 at the unaugural Hockey India auctions while senior pro Sandeep Singh was a disappointed man as he got one of the lowest bids among current India players.

Sardar Singh, Raghunath fetch highest prices at HIL auction

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 13:51

India`s captain and one of the marquee players, Sardar Singh was sold to Delhi Wave Riders for the highest price of $78,000 while Bangalore`s V.R. Raghunath fetched the second highest price of $76,000 for Uttar Pradesh Wizards here at the Hockey India League (HIL) players` auction Sunday.

Ghazipur: Veteran freedom fighter dead

Last Updated: Friday, June 8, 2012, 15:20

Veteran freedom fighter Raghunath Rai Sharma died at his native Khardeeha village following prolonged illness.

Reduce mining in Goa to one-third: Panel

Last Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012, 14:36

Mining in Goa has crossed the social and environmental threshold and further ore extraction should be capped at approximately 20 percent of the current levels, recommends an advisory council in its zero draft report.

Orissa yet to take a call on Rio Tinto investment proposal

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 10:27

Orissa is yet to take a decision on the proposed USD 2-billion investment by Rio Tinto in the state and currently examining the issue, state's Steel and Mines Minister Raghunath Mohanty said.

'36 ancillary industry to come up with Posco plant'

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 22:57

The state government has signed MoU with Nalco, JSL Ltd, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) and Adhunik Metaliks for setting up of industrial clusters.

Raghunath Rau passes away

Last Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 20:31

Noted cricket writer Raghunath Rau passed away at a city hospital following a prolonged illness. He was 67.

After 13-year trial, blueline bus driver let off

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

A blueline bus driver has been let off by a Delhi court with a fine on the ground that he faced trial for over 13 years in the accident case.

Raghunath`s golden goal puts India in semifinals

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 22:53

V R Raghunath slammed a golden goal in the last minute of extra-time as India beat Malaysia 5-4 in a thrilling match to advance to the semifinals of the Champions Challenge hockey.