India set up a quarterfinal clash with Australia after beating the West Indies by 80 runs to finish second in Group B of the World Cup here on Saturday. Chasing 269 to win, the West Indies lost their last eight wickets for just 34 runs to get all out for 188 after being 154/2
Half-centuries from the trio of Craig Ervine, Vusi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu powered Zimbabwe to an imposing 308 for six against Kenya in their concluding group A clash of the cricket World Cup here on Sunday. After being reduced to 36/2 in 10 overs, Sibanda and Taibu
āOur ancestors built Vidhyalayas near the temples. Schools were built near the Churches. When the students learn their studies along with the prayers to the Almighty, their moral values will improve and they become educated with good culture and qualityā said Rev. Fr. Lawrence DāSouza
The arrangement at the vegetable garden took Manasa to the days she spent in her home garden in Malpe. āAlthough I do not have the same area now, I would like to create a garden in the available space at the rented house in Bejai,ā she said. Ms. Manasa was one of the many who
President Barack Obama authorized limited military action against Libya on Saturday, saying Moammar Gaddafiās continued assault on his own people left the U.S. and its international partners with no other choice. The Pentagon said 112 cruise missiles were launched
Pakistan ended Australiaās 34-match unbeaten streak in the World Cup with a tense four-wicket victory on Saturday, advancing to the quarterfinals atop Group A. Led by paceman Umar Gulās 3-30, Pakistan bowled out the four-time champion for 176 in 46.4 overs. It was Australia
Marathi community residing in the Kenakunja region of Pernankila celebrated the Holi festival recently. This community has been celebrating the festival of Holi in a unique way since about 100 years. As per their tradition the festive celebrations started from the Dashami day.
The much awaited Spring Festival of India-Holi, a festival of colours, joy and merriment is around the corner. According to the Hindu calendar it is celebrated on the Phalgun Poornima (Full moon) which falls this year on Saturday, 19 March 2011. This festival, especially celebrated
The five days annual festival celebrations which began at Shree Brhamalingeshwara Temple Kattingeri, Moodubelle on Monday 14th March 2011, came to an end today, Friday 18th March morning with āShuddha Samprokshaneā, that is, the ritual cleansing of the temple following the
An epic battle is on the cards between the worldās top two ODI teams when India cross swords with three-time defending champions Australia in what promises to be a high-voltage quarterfinal of the cricket World Cup. Games between these two arch-rivals have been
A formidable South Africa thrashed co-hosts Bangladesh by 206-run in their final group B encounter of the World Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. Bangladesh thus bow out of the competition with the second worst net run-rate among the seven teams.
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has announced Honorary Awards for the year 2010 that is being given in the category Konkani language, culture and literature. Speaking to media persons here on Thursday, President Kundapur Narayan Kharvi informed that the awards
āScrutiny of Media is possible by you and meā, said the Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Tamil Nadu, Professor B. P. Sanjay at the inaugural ceremony of National Seminar on Media Conscience: Changes, Challenges & Chances organized by Manipal Institute of Communication
Muttiah Muralitharan grabbed four wickets as the stalwart skittled out New Zealand with his magical spin to script a 112-run win for Sri Lanka in their Group A game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. Murali and Ajantha Mendis broke New Zealandās back as they snapped up six
Ireland beat the Netherlands by six wickets in a group B match of the cricket World Cup at the Eden Gardens. Ryan ten Doeschate had notched up his second hundred of the World Cup to guide the Netherlands to an imposing 306 all out against Ireland in their concluding group B match.