West Bengal
Archery secretary-general wants to quit, blames failure on 'media hype'
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 14:06.
Kolkata, Aug 6 - In a fall-out of the disastrous performance of the Indian archers in the London Olympics, Archery Association of India (AAI) general secretary Paresh
You make us proud: Sachin lavishes praise on Narang
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:54.
Kolkata, July 30 - Cricketing maestro Sachin Tendulkar Monday saluted shooter Gagan Narang for winning the first medal for India at the London Olympics.
Dalmiya re-elected CAB president
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Sat, 07/28/2012 - 15:11.
Kolkata, July 20 : Seasoned cricket administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya was re-elected Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president with a thumping majority at the cash-rich body's Annual General Meeting here Saturday.
South Korea the team to beat at Olympics: Rahul Banerjee
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 14:36.
Kolkata, July 14 : Olympic medal hopeful archer Rahul Banerjee Saturday pointed to South Korea as the toughest opponent and said the London weather will play a significant role at the event to be held at Lord's.
Being world No.1 is added pressure for Olympics: Deepika
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 14:13.
Kolkata, July 14 - Though highly hopeful of winning an Olympic medal, world number one archer Deepika Kumari Saturday said being at the top of the rankings does not guarantee a podium finish at the London Games.
''Allegations a conspiracy to defame me'', says Pinki Pramanik
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 07:13.
Kolkata, July 11 : Asian Games gold medallist athlete Pinki Pramanik, who has been released after spending 25 days in judicial custody in connection with a rape case, on Wednesday said the Read more »
Asian gold medallist Pinki Pramanik gets bail
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 13:29.
Kolkata, July 10 : In a major sigh of relief for Asian Games gold medallist athlete Pinki Pramanik, a district court in North 24 Parganas today granted bail to her in connection with a rape case.
Former athlete Pinki Pramanik gets bail
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 07:32.
Kolkata, July 10 - A West Bengal court Tuesday granted bail to Asiad gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, who after being accused of being a male had been under judicial custody since June 15 for alleged rape, the athlete's counsel said. Read more »
Pinki's gender test report reaches hospital
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 12:57.
Kolkata, July 9 - The reports of a chromosomal test to determine the gender of Asiad gold medallist runner Pinki Pramanik, accused of rape, Monday reached the SSKM Hospital and would be presented in a West Bengal court Tuesday, an official said. Read more »
PIL in Calcutta High Court to seek Pinki's release
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 14:25.
Kolkata, July 5 - Arguing that the detention of Asiad gold medallist runner Pinki Pramanik for "rape" was illegal, a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed Thursday before the Calcutta High Court seeking the athlete's release.
Fortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup. 
Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.
Cardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here. 
London, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday. 
Misano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here. 
Noumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the