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Kenenisa Bekele (centre) crosses the finish line to win the international overall elite mens title at the Kolkata 25K race on Sunday.

Tata Steel Kolkata 25K race: Ethiopian duo rule Kolkata roads

The Ethiopian won in 1 hour 13 minutes and 48 seconds, creating a new course record en route to the podium.

18 Dec 2017 5:57 AM IST

$\They (Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma) obviously realised how the media hype would be here so they went to Italy (to get married). At some point, they have to face it,\ said Sania Mirza who herself forms a high-profile couple with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle / PTI)$ Sports

Here's Sania Mirza's wish and advice for newlyweds Virat Kohli,...

Sania Mirza is also unsure whether she will be able to attend Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding reception in New...

17 Dec 2017 9:50 AM IST

According to sources, China has been gradually increased its troop level in the Doklam Plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned over it. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ready to face any 'mischief' in Doklam, will deal with it 'properly':...

Reports have said that China still has troops stationed a few hundred metres from the tri-junction in Doklam sector.

16 Dec 2017 8:59 PM IST

Sania looked forward to a Federer-like return to the court. (Photo: PTI)

Sania Mirza set to miss Australian Open due to injury, hopes for...

The 31-year-old, who won the 2016 Australian Open women's doubles title, said she might have to go for a surgery.

16 Dec 2017 8:47 PM IST

With a green top on offer at the Eden Gardens, unavailability of Yadav would be a big setback for Vidarbha who are eyeing their maiden Ranji title. (Photo: AFP)

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha unsure about Umesh Yadav's participation in...

Vidarbha's think-tank is tight-lipped about Yadav's participation.

16 Dec 2017 8:22 PM IST

The match was to be followed by a football workshop with school children, but it went on and on, leaving Maradona visibly tired and dripping with sweat.(Photo: AP)

Diego Maradona leaves Sourav Ganguly disappointed, skips charity match

A poorly-organised show meant that the 57-year-old became tired on an unusually sultry December afternoon.

12 Dec 2017 7:27 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

We don't create differences between Muslims, Hindus in Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Mamata Banerjee's comments came in the backdrop of a brutal killing of a labourer from the state in...

12 Dec 2017 10:56 AM IST

This was the 1986 World Cup winners second visit to the city after December 2008, when thousands of fans gathered near airport and lined up the streets well past midnight to welcome their football icon. (Photo: PTI)

Diego Maradona arrives in Kolkata, set to play charity match against...

The much-hyped Dada versus Diego exhibition involving Kolkata cricket icon Sourav Ganguly will now take place on...

11 Dec 2017 2:30 PM IST

The Navy is expecting a clearance from the defence ministry for handing over the TU-142 aircraft to the state government by the end of December. (Screengrab/YouTube)

West Bengal to get its first aircraft museum in Kolkata, second in...

The aircraft will be provided by the Navy and the state govt will pay for expenses of dismantling and transporting from...

10 Dec 2017 2:53 PM IST

The video showed a man leading the victim identified as Mohammed Afrazul, to a spot and then attacking him with an axe from behind. (Screengrab from NDTV)

Bengal ransacks peaceful protest against Rajasthan love jihad' murder

On 6th December Mohammad Afrazul was hacked to death, and then burnt alive by a man from Rajasthan.

9 Dec 2017 4:58 PM IST

ITC Infotech has also started the process of setting up its first software development centre at Rajarhat in the metropolis.

ITC Infotech eyes buy-outs in automation space

Company wants to be in the gamut of futuristic developments as a software services provider.

8 Dec 2017 12:59 PM IST

The letter, addressed to all parents and signed by principal S Nath, voiced that the school shared the parents concern about their children. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata sex assault: School reopens, relieves principal S Nath of...

The school, shut since December 4, has reopened the senior section that is grade 6th to 12th from Thursday.

7 Dec 2017 11:25 AM IST