India loses out, China claims world women’s chess title
Turkey (IANS): India squandered an opportunity to win the women’s world chess team championship losing 1-3 to Georgia while China won the title despite losing to Ukraine 1.5-2.5 in the eighth round.
Reflections on renewal
We are in the midst of another festive season. A brand new year is just a few days away from us. Holidays give us time to refresh, reflect and renew.
Kate Moss and Lara Stone strip for Pirelli calendar
London (ANI): Kate Moss and Lara Stone have bared all for the latest Pirelli calendar.
The 2012 calendar, has been shot by Mario Sorrenti and features models including Kate, Lara Stone and Milla Jovovich revealing all in a set of sexy shots.
Sixers pip the Stars in SCG nail-biter
Silly run-outs and tight bowling at the death have helped the Sydney Sixers to a nervy two-run win over the Melbourne Stars on Tuesday night at the SCG.
Dwayne Bravo’s 52 from 39 was ably supported by some late hitting from Dominic Thornely (29 from 13) to set up a decent 8 for 166, before the hosts chipped away at regular intervals to hold off the Stars in the final over.
Sri Lanka batsmen put up improved show
Durban – Sri Lanka fought back in the final session of the first day’s play after South African fast bowler Marchant de Lange, on debut, rocked them early on with four wickets in the second Test at Kingsmead on Monday.
Australia fights back as review controversy rages
- Cowan says lack of review system cost Australia momentum
- Ponting, Cowan combine for 113-run stand; 277 for six on day one
- Siddle, Haddin frustrate India
Whatmore front runner for Pakistan coach position, PCB
Reuters: Australian Dav Whatmore is the front runner to be appointed Pakistan coach, a senior PCB official said on Saturday.
Today’s Front Page 27-12-2011
A remembrance ceremony….
A remembrance ceremony for those who perished in the Tsunami at Peraliya was held yesterday for the seventh consecutive year at the site where an ill fated train was washed away by tidal waves.
Tourism decries Tangalle tragedy as biggest setback
A shocked leisure industry yesterday decried the deadly attack on tourists in Tangalle over the weekend as the biggest setback for the sector which was rebounding following the end of the war.
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