Kolkata to witness clash of soccer legends

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 19:46

Kolkata, the soccer mad city of cricket crazy India, is set to hold another big football event involving the game`s legends Dec 8 when yesteryears` greats from Brazil and other powerhouses clash at the Salt Lake Stadium here, the organisers announced Monday.

From 30 to 75, Mandira Bedi spends a lifetime on stage

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 15:21

After performing the roles of a 75-year-old woman and a 30-year-old lady all within a span of 100 minutes on stage here, actress Mandira Bedi feels she has spent a lifetime.

Humans recycled stone artifacts 13,000 years ago!

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:16

Humans recycled their stone artefacts even as early as 13,000 years ago, according to a finding based on the discovery of burnt artefacts in the Moli del Salt site in Tarragona, Spain.

Model solar salt farm to come up in Gujarat

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 10:55

A model solar farm will be established in Gujarat based on the internationally patented technology of Central Salt Marine & Chemical Research Institute (CSMCRI) to manufacture export-grade high purity salt.

`Iodine deficiency leaves third of world population at risk`

Last Updated: Thursday, July 5, 2012, 17:00

Iodine deficiency leaves one third of the world`s population exposed to adverse health conditions.

Scientists create salt-tolerant wheat

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 11:41

Salty soil may no longer come in the way of planting wheat but could actually improve its yield by 25%, a study reveals.

Feb 28 strike: Mamata takes apparent swipe at Cong

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 17:42

Mamata Banerjee took an apparent swipe at a section of the Cong in the state without naming the party over the February 28 general strike.

Radiation from disaster detected off Japan`s coast

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 09:25

Radioactive contamination from the Fukushima power plant disaster has been detected as far as almost 643 kilometers off Japan in the Pacific Ocean.

Scientists developing salt-resistant rice

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 15:27

Scientists are developing a salt-resistant rice variety after a huge tsunami last year hit paddy fields in Japan leaving behind a salty sludge.

10-man Pune FC stun Dempo 2-1 in Federation Cup opener

Last Updated: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 21:50

An inspired show by 10-man Pune FC helped them beat Dempo SC 2-1 in a group league match of the 33rd Federation Cup which was held at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Messi magic fails to draw a packed house

Last Updated: Friday, September 2, 2011, 21:41

Lionel Messi`s magic failed to garner a packed Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Argentina, Venezuela to practise at Salt Lake Stadium

Last Updated: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 18:33

After all the debate over the practice venue for the Argentina vs Venezuela International friendly on September 2, the organisers confirmed Salt Lake Stadium as the venue