Indian hockey hits the nadir It is a shame that India, once feared all over the world for their stickwork and skills, will not be at the sporting extravaganza. The National game is slowly, but steadily, reaching the end of the road.
Bengaluru airport wont keep date The opening of the Devanahalli international airport is almost certain to be put off, with the Civil Aviation Ministry taking a dim view of the airports preparedness to begin commercial operations.
Expedite speed governor case The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Karnataka High Court to dispose of expeditiously the petition challenging the government order making speed governors mandatory for commercial vehicles in Karnataka.
Welfare schemes stay Keeping the Assembly elections in mind, the budget proposed to continue with all welfare measures aimed at improving socio-economic conditions of the poor, Scheduled Castes and Tribes, backward classes and other weaker sections.
IIM-B: Dil hai Hindustani 105 recruiters took part in the placement process, including McKinsey & Co, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays Capital and Kotak Mahindra. Among first time recruiters were Aloe Group, Lebua Hotels and NDTV.
Indian players Dilip Tirkey, V R Raghunath and Rajpal Singh after losing to England in the final qualifying match for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Santiago, Chile, on Monday. AP
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