LONDON: Arsenal striker Robin van Persie (above, centre) insisted he had no concerns about his Gunners’ future as he collected the Football Writers’ Player of the Year award on Thursday. The Dutch striker insisted he would “always be a Gunner” after topping a journalists’ poll, having already received the corresponding award from his peers in [...]
Rob Woollard LONDON: The FA Cup final could witness a battle of the misfits on Saturday as Andy Carroll (above) and Fernando Torres (right) look for Wembley redemption after enduring seasons to forget at Liverpool and Chelsea. Carroll and Torres became entwined in one of the most dramatic transfer deals in history last year, when [...]
Steve Griffiths LONDON: Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four suffered a hammer blow as Newcastle kept their own challenge for a Champions League place on course with a stunning 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Roberto Di Matteo’s side looked drained by their recent gruelling schedule as they delivered a [...]
Dermot Ledwith MADRID: Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish title in four years, ending the reign of bitter rivals Barcelona to boot, as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Wednesday for what is their 32nd league crown. Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goals to give Jose Mourinho a record-breaking four titles [...]
Rob Woollard LONDON: Roy Hodgson insists he can win over the sceptics following his surprising appointment to the England manager’s job ahead of Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp. Hodgson was unveiled as England manager by the Football Association on Tuesday after emerging as the shock choice to succeed Fabio Capello following the Italian’s resignation in February. [...]
Ian Whittell LIVERPOOL: A Martin Skrtel own goal allowed Fulham to record their first ever top flight league win on Merseyside in 42 attempts as the London club prevailed 1-0 over Liverpool on Tuesday in their Premier League clash. The home defeat hardly represented Liverpool’s best possible preparation for Saturday’s FA Cup Final date with [...]
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused Roberto Mancini of “badgering” officials after a furious touchline bust-up with the Manchester City boss here Monday. Ferguson and Mancini had to be separated during an explosive finger-jabbing confrontation in the 76th minute of a highly charged encounter at Eastlands which saw City take control of [...]
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher celebrated Manchester City’s derby victory over Manchester United on Monday with an impromptu post-match press conference. The 39-year-old wild man startled journalists in Manchester’s press room by emerging from a side door and settling down to take lighthearted questions from reporters following City’s 1-0 win. “What do [...]
Rob Woollard MANCHESTER: The defining plot twist of the most enthralling title race in years could be written on Monday as Manchester City attempt to seize control of their Premier League destiny against leaders Manchester United. Three weeks ago, United already had one hand on a record 20th title after City’s defeat at Arsenal left [...]
Julian Guyer LONDON: Roy Hodgson was thrust into the limelight for the vacant England manager’s post when the Football Association confirmed Sunday they had made an official approach to speak to the West Bromwich Albion boss. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has long been regarded as favourite for a role left open when Fabio Capello resigned [...]
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Adopt and restore a lake is new mantra
It’s interesting that the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has invited interested individuals, voluntary and corporate organisations to adopt lakes in and around the city in order to protect and preserve water bodies. Last week, HMDA Commissioner Neerabh Kumar Prasad said 176 lakes in the jurisdiction of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and another [...]
About Traditional Russian values
Russia has decided to review its adoption pact that it has with France after the latter legalised gay marriage. This is in the wake of the statement of the Russian president Vladmir Putin which he made last month that Russia could change its adoption agreements with the countries which allowed gay marriage that goes against [...]
Kubra Fatima Ask any Hyderabadi what they love about the City and they will have many things to say — food, greenery and people being the usual suspects. On the contrary, if you ask them what they hate and ‘travelling in an auto’ will be the first response. Even though going around the twin cities [...]
Expecting a Sunday feast, I went to the dining table eagerly looking forward to the best of my mother’s cooking. I lifted the lid on the big casserole and found pulao with corn. I didn’t know what to make of it. I believe my mother makes the best peas pulao. But to have corn replacing [...]
Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena Just a few days ago, when Mumbai Indians played the Sunrisers in Mumbai, I found myself standing on Marine Drive, outside ‘D’ road, along with my brother, waiting for our sons to amble out after the match (which to the pride of this city’s dwellers, MI won). It took several moments for the [...]
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