Apr 26, 2011

BMC to give Bihar what it could not give Mumbai


The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is trying to set someone else's house in order by doing what it could not achieve in its own backyard: Pothole-free roads.


Veerapan's wife released, but taken into custody


Parappana Agrahara police released Muthulakshmi, wife of late forest brigand Veerappan but she was immediately taken into custody by Tamil Nadu police.


Sunderland lose Gyan and Welbeck


Sunderland manager Steve Bruce reveals that strikers Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck are likely to miss the rest of the season through injury.


Carew in contention to face Wolves


Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Stoke and Wolves in the Premier League.


Mourinho cools Real expectations


Jose Mourinho believes Real Madrid's recent success against Barcelona will count for little in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.


Mancini delighted by Dzeko opener


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini praises Edin Dzeko after the striker scored his first Premier League goal in his side's 1-0 win over Blackburn.


Ledley to miss Celtic's title bid


A hamstring injury rules out midfielder Joe Ledley from Celtic's final six games of the season.


Bolton wait on Sturridge fitness


Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Fulham and Bolton in the Premier League.


Leicester line up Real friendly


Leicester City line up a prestigious pre-season friendly against nine-time European champions Real Madrid.


Swansea urged to 'finish' job


Brendan Rodgers urges his Swansea City players to "finish" their Premier League promotion job after they sealed a Championship play-off place.


Man arrested for allegedly punching Bury goalkeeper in promotion tussle at Chesterfield


A man is arrested after a goalkeeper was allegedly punched during a League Two football match.


Watch the BBC's 'United' film about the Munich air disaster on BBC iPlayer


Watch 'United', shown on Easter Sunday, on BBC iPlayer (UK only)


Live - O'Sullivan v Higgins


Three-time Crucible champions Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins battle for a place in the World Championship semi-finals.


Mourinho cools Real expectations


Jose Mourinho believes Real Madrid's recent success against Barcelona will count for little in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.


Sunderland suffer strikers blow


Sunderland manager Steve Bruce reveals that strikers Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck are likely to miss the rest of the season through injury.


Judge backs players in NFL battle


NFL team owners are ordered to end their lockout of players by a federal judge in Minnesota.


Henson's Toulon career 'is over'


French newspaper L'Equipe claims that Wales international Gavin Henson's Toulon career is over after only two games.


Mancini delighted by Dzeko opener


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini praises Edin Dzeko after the striker scored his first Premier League goal in his side's 1-0 win over Blackburn.


Olympics tickets demand 'soars'


Applications for London's Olympics tickets "hit the roof" as the deadline approaches, according to organisers.


Williams opens up lead over Allen


Mark Williams takes a 5-3 lead against Mark Allen while Judd Trump opens up a 7-1 advantage over Graeme Dott after the first sessions of their World Championship quarter-finals.


Bath bring in Samoa prop Perenise


Bath sign Samoa prop Anthony Perenise on a three-year contract.


French star Betsen to leave Wasps


Wasps director of rugby Leon Holden, flanker Serge Betsen and centre Ben Jacobs will leave at the end of the season.


O'Driscoll declines royal invite


Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll turns down the chance to attend Friday's royal wedding in order to prepare for Leinster's Heineken Cup semi-final.


Westwood weary of major questions


England's Lee Westwood is growing tired of justifying his position as world number one, after having his credentials questioned for not winning a major.


Leicester line up Real friendly


Leicester City line up a prestigious pre-season friendly against nine-time European champions Real Madrid.


BBC Sport earns Bafta nominations


BBC Sport has three nominations in the sport category for a 2011 Phillips British Academy Television Award.


Malhotra replaces Kalmadi as IOA boss


Suresh Kalmadi's was sacked as IOA president and veteran sports administrator VK Malhotra was 'unanimously' named acting president.


Etuhu targets perfect run-in for Fulham


Dickson Etuhu has targeted maximum points from Fulham's next two games as they attempt to secure the top-half finish demanded by manager Mark Hughes.


Minister slams English football


Sports minister Hugh Robertson has issued a damning indictment of how English football is run.


Mourinho: There are no favourites


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists there are no favourites heading into the Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.


Snooker: O'Sullivan backs wild cards


Ronnie O'Sullivan has called for legends such as Stephen Hendry to be handed Crucible wild cards if they fail to qualify for the Betfred.com World Championship.


Snooker: Rocket is the underdog


Ronnie O'Sullivan heads into a titanic Crucible quarter-final with John Higgins insisting he is the underdog.


Numero Uno Westwood eyes major


Lee Westwood is determined to add a Major title to his CV after returning to the top of the world rankings.


Iniesta: A dream to play at Wembley


Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says it would be a dream come true to play in the Champions League final at Wembley.


Ramos urges caution ahead of mega-clash


Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists his side are not favourites ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.


Fergie renews calls for winter break


Sir Alex Ferguson has once again called for a winter break to be incorporated into the English season.


McCarthy hails Jody Craddock


Mick McCarthy has hailed veteran defender Jody Craddock as the kind of player Wolves need to win their battle for Premier League survival.


Hughes hopeful of Senderos return


Fulham boss Mark Hughes is hopeful of having Philippe Senderos available before the end of the season.


Gabbidon: Strikers must convert chances


Danny Gabbidon has called on West Ham's strikers to up their game as the Hammers battle to avoid relegation.


Marseille stopper wants England move


Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda would welcome the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League.


Preston back Brown despite relegation


Preston chairman Maurice Lindsay believes Phil Brown is the right man to turn the club's fortunes around.


Kerala Chief Minister observes fast against endosulfan use





Sri Lankan team on study tour in Thrissur





Mata Amritanandamayi condoles demise of Sai Baba





Warne takes three, Rajasthan Royals thrash Kochi Tuskers





Kerala celebrates Easter with fervour





Easter celebrated with gaiety





Chandrika re-launches weekly





Kerala orders probe into 'mass caesareans'





Former JeI leader joins IUML