Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan student awarded "Padma Bhusan"
Sep 15, 2015, at 09:02 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): Tokyo based Ghosh Yoga Institute Japan ( GYIJ), founded by top yoga exponents Jibananda Ghosh and his wife Karuna Ghosh, the daughter of Yoga Guru late Bishnu Charan Ghosh, added one more feather to its cap when one of its veteran students Saichiro Misumi was conferred "Padma Bhusan" by President of India Pranab Mukherjee in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year.
Roshan Mahanama to step down at end of the year: ICC
Sep 15, 2015, at 08:36 pm
Dubai, Sept 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year.
Australian selectors pick up 15-men squad for Bangladesh Test series
Sep 14, 2015, at 11:04 pm
Sydney, Sept 14 (IBNS): Cricket Australia has announced a 15 -men Australian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Delhi Dynamos FC to travel to Denmark to complete their pre season tour
Sep 14, 2015, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): After a good outing in Sweden, Delhi Dynamos FC are now headed to Denmark as a part of their Pre-season tour where they will play a game against FC Vestsjælland on Sept 16. Vestsjælland also known as FCV Vikings are one of the top teams from Denmark who finished runners up in the Danish cup this year.
You need courage to pursue Tennis as career for a girl in India: Ankita Raina
Sep 14, 2015, at 06:55 pm
While Sania Mirza continues to rock as with Martina Hingis she just claimed the US Open title more women tennis sensations are in the making in India. Ankita Raina has been climbing the WTA rankings pretty steadily. At 16 she was both the Junior and Senior National champion. India's highest ranked Women's Singles Tennis player opens up about her goals and the different aspects of her life to TWF correspondent Sudipto Maity
US Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to win his second US Open Grand Slam
Sep 14, 2015, at 06:49 pm
New York, Sept 14 (IBNS) In a big, full-house final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer entertained the crowd with some scintillating tennis for 3 hours and 20 minutes, post which Djokovic lifted his second US Open Men’s Singles Grand Slam title beating the Swiss legend in a four set match.
US Open: Sania-Martina makes it 2 in a row, lifts up the Doubles title
Sep 14, 2015, at 04:54 am
New York, Sept 13 (IBNS) Months after winning Wimbledon title, Sania Mirza repeated her dominance in the US Open as the Indian tennis star along with her seasoned Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the Women’s Doubles title with some authority, here on Sunday.
AIFF organises FIFA Women's Refresher Course
Sep 14, 2015, at 03:39 am
New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Following on the heels of FIFA Live Your Goals and keeping in tune with the promotion of Women’s Football while providing a catalyst to the evolution of the Women Coaches in the country, All India Football Federation will kick-off the FIFA Women' Refreshers Course in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh from Monday.
Atletico de Kolkata showcases the Indian Super League trophy to Atlético de Madrid fans
Sep 13, 2015, at 11:29 pm
Madrid, Sept 13 (IBNS) The champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League, Atletico de Kolkata showcased the Indian Super League (ISL) trophy which it won last season to the fans at Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Ravi Shastri to continue as Indian Team director till ICC World T20 2016
Sep 13, 2015, at 11:09 pm
Mumbai, Sept 13 (IBNS) Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri will continue as the Team director of the Indian Cricket Team till the ICC World T20 2016, the BCCI said on Sunday.
Ex-Australian cricketer Shane Warne turns 46
Sep 13, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata, Sept 13 (IBNS) 'The Sheikh of Tweak', ex-Australian cricketer Shane Warne, celebrated his 46th birthday on Sunday, posting a “Happy Birthday to me,†on Twitter.
US Open: Flavia Pennetta wins Women's Singles title
Sep 13, 2015, at 04:25 pm
New York, Sept 13 (IBNS) Flavia Pennetta emerged victorious after a grueling match of tennis, battling against fellow compatriot Roberta Vinci to lift the Women's Singles title, here on Saturday.
Delhi Dynamos FC to face Skene IF on Sunday
Sep 13, 2015, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): After an impressive display of football from Delhi Dynamos in both their pre season games, it’s time for their third one.
Heath Streak to coach Bangladesh 'A' squad for upcoming India tour
Sep 12, 2015, at 09:57 pm
Dhaka, Sept 12 (IBNS): Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Heath Streak will coach the Bangladesh 'A' squad for the upcoming India tour, officials said on Saturday.
Ireland confirm Zimbabwe series
Sep 12, 2015, at 07:19 pm
Dubai, Sept 12 (IBNS) Ireland on Friday have confirmed they will travel to Harare in October to take part in a 3-match ODI series against hosts Zimbabwe.
President, Prime Minister congratulate Leander Paes and Martina Hingis for US Open victory
Sep 12, 2015, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, on winning the mixed doubles title at US Open .
Guernsey survive scare to beat Norway and win promotion to ICC World Cricket League Division 5
Sep 12, 2015, at 06:46 pm
Dubai, Sept 12 (IBNS) Guernsey survived a scare against a spirited Norway side to claim a 22-run win – and promotion to the ICC World Cricket League Division 5.
Rajasthan HC approves BCCI's selection committees for Rajasthan players
Sep 12, 2015, at 06:43 pm
Mumbai, Sept 12 (IBNS) As the BCCI took an initiative to protect the interest of the players of Rajasthan and to enable their participation in the upcoming domestic season, the Rajasthan High Court on Friday agreed to the following composition of the selection committees:
US Open: Flushing Meadows to witness another Djokovic-Federer mega final
Sep 12, 2015, at 05:32 pm
New York, Sept 12 (IBNS) After a dual shock in the Women’s Singles semifinals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer held their might to prevent any further upset and won their respective matches, setting up a big ‘Sunday final’ in the process, here on day 12.
US Open: Leander-Martina win mixed doubles title
Sep 12, 2015, at 02:55 pm
New York, Sept 12 (IBNS) The oldest pair of this year’s US Open in the competitive section lifted the mixed doubles title as Leander Peas and Martina Hingis played some scintillating tennis to beat their opponent Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sam Querrey of USA and win the championship, here on Friday.
Serena Williams defeated by unseeded Roberta Vinci
Sep 12, 2015, at 06:41 am
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): Ending her hopes of winning the US Open title, Roberta Vinci of Italy defeated world number one Serena Williams in the women's semi- finals here on Friday.
David Warner ruled out from Bangladesh tour
Sep 12, 2015, at 04:53 am
Sydney, Sept 11 (IBNS) Australian cricketer David Warner has been ruled out from the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh on the Asian soil.
Delhi Dynamos signs Serginho Greene
Sep 11, 2015, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos announced Serginho Greene’s signing at the Bravida Arena while the team was playing their friendly against BK Hacken, a top tier European team.
IPTL: Roger Federer to play for UEA Royals in the second season
Sep 11, 2015, at 06:08 pm
Dubai, Sept 11 (IBNS) Roger Federer is all set to play for the UAE Royals in the second season of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the team confirmed through Twitter on Thursday.
Steve Waugh dons businessman's hat, opens up new realty portal in India
Sep 11, 2015, at 02:44 am
Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS) Former Australian World Cup winning cricket captain Steve Waugh recently set up a realty portal waughglobal.com, designed to help NRI investors in India.
Udayjit Bhalotia claims Bengal Juniors title
Sep 11, 2015, at 01:45 am
Kolkata, Sept 10 (IBNS): Udayjit Bhalotia overturned a two stroke deficit to claim the Bengal Juniors title here at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club with a score of eight-over 150. He won by a huge margin of eight strokes over Karan Verma who shot identical 79s to finish ahead of Bishwam Ghosh.
30 players to attend camp for Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series
Sep 11, 2015, at 01:44 am
Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS) The Senior selection Committee of the BCCI has selected the following players for the preparatory camp for the forthcoming Mahatma Gandhi - Nelson Mandela Series between India and South Africa.
It's a round 2 exit for Saina Nehwal from Japan Open
Sep 11, 2015, at 12:43 am
Tokyo, Sept 10 (IBNS) Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday crashed out of the Japan Open badminton tournament, leaving just P Kashyap, the lone Indian to reach the third round.
Cricket South Africa announces squad for India tour
Sep 11, 2015, at 12:14 am
Johannesburg, Sept 10 (IBNS) Cricket South Africa on Thursday announced their national squad across all three international formats (Tests, ODI, T20) for their tour to India for the Gandhi-Mandela series which will commence on Oct 2.
Sep 10, 2015, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): Premier Explore – a five-star travel & lifestyle company based in the UK, announced the launch of ‘The Premier Explore Cup’ in association with the Manchester United Soccer School.