Austrian skydiver plans to break sound barrier in free fall (Lead)
London, Feb 13 An Austrian skydiver will try to break the sound barrier during a free fall from a balloon high up in the stratosphere.
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Dubai to build new zoo
Dubai, Feb 13 The emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build a new world-class zoo, a top official said.
High Court paves way for players' participation in WSH
New Delhi, Feb 13 On a plea of former player and coach Joachim Carvalho alleging that Hockey India (HI) was threatening players to prevent them from taking part in the World Series Hockey (WSH) tournament, the Delhi High Court Monday cleared the decks for the players to participate in the league if the tournament schedule does not clash with international commitments of the national team.
List of Sahara's grievances against BCCI
New Delhi, Feb 13 The following is the list of grievances raised by Sahara before the Board of Control for Cricket in India:
Iran behind attack on Israeli missions: Netanyahu (Lead)
Jerusalem, Feb 13 Iran was behind a car bomb attack on Israeli officials in New Delhi and a thwarted attack in Georgian capital Tbilisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday.
FIA GT1 World Championship: Budh International to host 2012 season final
New Delhi, Feb 13 India's Budh International Circuit (BIC) will be hosting the 2012 season grand finale of FIA's GT1 World Championship Nov 30-Dec 2. India will be the second venue of the race in Asia after China.
Blast in Israel embassy car injures four, Iran blamed (Intro Roundup)
New Delhi/Jerusalem, Feb 13 An Israeli embassy car was gutted after an explosion Monday in the heart of the Indian capital, leaving the wife of the defence attache and three Indians injured. Israel immediately blamed Iran, triggering a potential diplomatic war.
Sahara hits back after BCCI rejcts its demands (Roundup)
Chennai/New Delhi, Feb 13 Sahara India Monday hit back at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) saying no corporate was ready to shell out more than 50-60 percent of the current value of the sponsorship of the team even as board president N. Srinivasan said exceptions cannot be made by bending Indian Premier League (IPL) rules to favour the Pune Warriors franchise owner.
Healthy competition benefiting India's hockey goalkeepers
New Delhi, Feb 13 India's hockey goalkeeper Bharat Chettri and P.R. Sreejesh have said there is only healthy competition between them and they take pride in each other's success.
Iran behind attack on Israeli missions: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Feb 13 Iran was behind a car bomb attack on Israeli officials in New Delhi as well as a thwarted attack in Georgian capital Tbilisi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday.