Disburse IBL dues of players, coaches, say BAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:48

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has given instructions for immediate disbursement of dues of players and coaches who represented certain franchisees during the Indian Badminton League (IBL).

Polish GM takes sole lead, Surya stunned

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 21:39

Polish International Master Jacek Stopa jumped to sole lead after outwitting Indian GM Deep Dasgupta after seven rounds of the SREI International Grandmasters Chess tournament here on wednesday.

AAP leader Surajeet Das Gupta resigns from party

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 20:21

In a blow to the Aam Aadmi Party before the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, a member of the party Surajeet Das Gupta resigned from the party on Thursday.

CPI seeks LS discussion on `politically-motivated` JPC report on telecom licences

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 13:49

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Saturday sought a discussion in Parliament on the report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the pricing of telecom licences and spectrum, saying it was "never placed" for a debate but just voted out.

Soha Ali Khan, Virat Kohli brand ambassadors for Delhi assembly poll

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 21:18

Focussing on drawing the youth, the Delhi Election Commission Thursday unveiled its theme "Dil me hain Dilli. Vote karenge" and brand ambassadors actresses Soha Ali Khan and Toral Rasputa, of `Balika Vadhu` fame, and cricketer Virat Kohli for the Dec 4 assembly poll.

Coalgate: Gurudas Dasgupta takes on PMO, says `Govt in grip of corporates`

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 13:16

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Monday said crime and criminality will run riot in the country and corruption will continue if investigating agencies have no independence.

CPI seeks termination of contract with RIL on KG-D6 block

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 17:32

CPI`s Gurudas Dasgupta urged PM Manmohan Singh to initiate proceedings to terminate the profit-sharing contract (PSC) with RIL on the KG-D6 block, accusing the private firm of "wilful default".

`President seeking public support, appreciation through tough stand on Pakistan`

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 16:08

Communist Party of India ( CPI) leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Friday said President Pranab Mukherjee could have cautioned the government rather than attempting to get public support and appreciation over his remark that `state-sponsored terrorism (from or by Pakistan) cannot be accepted`.

CPI slams JPC`s 2G report as a `cover-up`, `fraud`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 20:04

CPI on Saturday lambasted the chairman of the JPC on 2G scam, PC Chacko, for presenting a report giving clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram, saying both were "morally and legally" responsible for the enormous losses caused to the exchequer.

Feel sorry for Sreesanth, sheer waste of talent: Sourav Ganguly

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 21:54

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today felt "sorry" for pace bowler S Sreesanth, who was handed a life ban on charges of spot-fixing in IPL.

US carrying out surveillance over India: CPI MP

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 15:46

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta claimed that the US was carrying out surveillance over India which amounted to "serious infringement" of its political sovereignty.

BAI president wants women`s doubles & review system in IBL 2

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 12:24

After the grand success of inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL), BAI president Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta has said that there is a possibility of making a few changes in the next edition.