Kolkata: Brazil’s round-of-16 exit from the Fifa World Cup after defeat to Norway left supporters crestfallen, but in Kolkata’s football-mad neighbourhoods, mourning did not last long. The city’s Brazil faithful have found new teams to back — or, more precisely, teams to cheer for against Argentina.The shift was clear during Tuesday’s Argentina-Egypt thriller in Kalighat’s…
Spain’s Dominance in the World Cup Spain had spent 649 minutes in the World Cup cultivating the aura of an untouchable team. They hadn’t conceded a goal, controlled matches with calm authority and poise, while suffocating opponents with relentless pressing. That invincibility was bound to be challenged one day. With Belgium finding that breakthrough in…
Mikel Merino continues to deliver when Spain need him most. The midfielder came off the bench to score the winning goal for the second straight knockout match, finding the net in the 88th minute as Spain edged Belgium 2-1 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup semifinals, where they will take on France….
Surat: A Surat-based diamond trader has alleged that he was cheated of Rs 9.11 lakh by six persons, including a doctor, who promised to exchange US dollars received as donations at a religious place and an NGO for Indian currency. Umra police have registered a cheating case against all six accused and launched an investigation.According…
Mangalurean biker Sharath Shiri is all set to conduct the ‘Great Overland Expedition’ Mangalurean biker Sharath Shiri, is all set to start the ‘Great Overland Expedition’ Mangalurean biker Sharath Shiri is all set to conduct the ‘Great Overland Expedition’ Mangalurean biker Sharath Shiri, is all set to start the ‘Great Overland Expedition’ Mangalurean biker Sharath…
Belgium Kala Vedike hosted a cultural event at Erasme Ruelensvest 127, that brought together artistes from across Belgium Mangaluru: In a unique confluence of Indian tradition and European heritage, the rhythmic grace of Bharatanatyam came alive inside a European chapel as Belgium Kala Vedike hosted a cultural event in Belgium. Held at Erasme Ruelensvest 127,…
