Ashish Magotra In Nagpur… and other news

February 10, 2010 by anitagoel2

Ashish Magotra In Nagpur
It was billed as a battle between the top two sides in the world but it took just 22 balls from Dale Steyn to change that into a massacre.
Read at Bangalore Mirror

Two pedestrians including senior citizen die in separate accidents
NAGPUR: A 22-year-old youth died in a fatal mishap near MIDC turning on Nagpur-Amravati Road NH 6 on Sunday afternoon at 3pm. The youth was knocked down by
Read at Times of India

NMC once again fails to meet revenue target
NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has once again failed to meet the revenue targets set by the standing committee for 2009-10.
Read at Times of India

Low interest affects ticket sales
Calcutta: Put it down to India's shoddy performance in Nagpur or to the scheduling of a major part of the second India vs South Africa Test at the beginning
Read at Calcutta Telegraph

Sreesanth likely to return for Kolkata Test
NAGPUR: Kerala pacer S Sreesanth is likely to play in the second Test match of the ongoing series between India and South Africa. Sreesanth is expected to
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South Africa sniff win after Steyn wrecks India
NAGPUR: South Africa were eyeing victory after Dale Steyn picked a career-best 7-51 to trigger a dramatic India collapse on the third day of the first Test
Read at Daily Times

Realty boom in Nagpur is a big shocker in reality
Mumbai: All is not well in the Nagpur realty world. A complex real estate fraud that is unfolding in the city threatens to hit at least a million investors.
Read at Daily News & Analysis

'145k is the same, Jo'burg or Nagpur'
I said before that a ball bowled at 145kmph, a yorker, whether it's in Jo'burg or Nagpur, is still 145kmph in the air." In the 15 minutes or so that he
Read at Hindustan Times

Steyn credits ball change

SkySports

Dale Steyn credited his outstanding bowling display to a ball change after the tea interval on the third day of the first Test against India in Nagpur.
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Proteas bloom in Nagpur

SkySports

A superb unbeaten double century from Hashim Amla put South Africa in charge after the second day of the first Test in Nagpur. Amla made a masterful 253 not
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Proteas take firm control in Nagpur… and other news

February 9, 2010 by anitagoel2

Proteas take firm control in Nagpur

ESPN STAR Sports

Amla went past 3000 Test runs and South Africa past 500 as India's bowlers continued to slog it out in Nagpur. Zaheer Khan finished with three wickets,
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There will be no repeat of Chennai at Nagpur: Kallis

Rediff

"Not at all," said Kallis, when asked if the fact that he missed out on a double hundred yet again at Nagpur on Sunday bother him.
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Amla double ton puts Proteas in charge
Hashim Amla compiled his highest score in 42 Tests as South Africa piled on the runs in Nagpur. (CNN) — Hashim Amla compiled his first double century after
Read at CNN International

We are confident of big total: Wessels
NAGPUR: After the day's play the South African players were enjoying a game of football to relax. rescue act in style. He hoped the other batsmen would
Read at Express Buzz

'The Hauntings' entertain Nagpur
The lush green environs of the Gondawana Club looked recherché as the lawns were beautifully decked up for Supper Theatre. While the stage was set for The
Read at Times of India

South Africa 477/5 at tea on second day in Nagpur Test
Hashim Amla scored an unbeaten double century as South Africa reached 477 for five at tea on the second day of the first Test against India in Nagpur.
Read at Hindustan Times

Nagpur Airport to invest Rs20 crore in apron, other facilities
PTI Mumbai: Mihan India Private Limited (MIPL), the owner of the Nagpur Airport, plans to construct an additional apron for parking aircraft and add other
Read at Daily News & Analysis

South Africa add Langeveldt to one-day squad

AFP

NAGPUR, India — Paceman Charl Langeveldt was on Sunday added to South Africa's squad for the upcoming three-match one-day international series against India
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Cricket-India v South Africa first test scoreboard – lunch
Feb 7 (Reuters) – Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the first test between India and South Africa at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, India, on Sunday.
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Follow, discuss the India-South Africa first Test in Nagpur
a double century stand with Hashim Alma to put South Africa [ Images ] in command of the first Test against India [ Images ] in Nagpur on Saturday.
Read at Rediff

Freak injury exposes selection flaw… and other news

February 8, 2010 by anitagoel2

Freak injury exposes selection flaw
NAGPUR: A twisted ankle added a twist in the tale just before the start of play in the first Test on Saturday. With VVS Laxman ruled out of the game,
Read at Times of India

Amla shines with the bat

Rediff

early blow for India and South Africa got off to a disastrous start on Day 1 of the first Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Read at Rediff

Kallis' ton gives S. Africa a solid start in Nagpur test
Nagpur, Feb. 6 (ANI): South Africa has made 291 runs for the loss of two wickets thanks to the stunning 34th Test hundred from Jacques Kallis on the first
Read at Oneindia

I'm happy with bowlers' show: Dhoni
Nagpur, Feb 6 (PTI) Indian bowlers' found little success barring the first half hour's play but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today defended their
Read at Press Trust of India

Kallis puts South Africa on top

Aljazeera.net

third hundred in five Tests and shared a double century stand with Hashim Alma to put South Africa in control of the first Test against India in Nagpur.
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Kallis hits Century, South Africa on Top in Nagpur Test
Nagpur: Despite losing both openers for just six runs on board, South Africa staged a great come back to stay on top on the opening day of the first test
Read at BreakingNewsOnline.

Watch Live Internet: 1st Test India vs South Africa at Nagpur
Watch Live Internet online coverage of the 1st Test Between India vs South Africa at Nagpur, Feb 6-10, 2010. Calling this series the World Championship of
Read at World

21 villagers awarded life imprisonment in Nagpur murder
NAGPUR: As many as 21 villagers accused of murdering a local leader during 2002 gram panchayat elections were sentenced to life imprisonment by a court here
Read at Times of India

Zaheer strikes twice, as South Africa bat first in Nagpur Test
Nagpur: The battle to grab the No. 1 spot in test cricket, began this morning, as South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the first test match
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Jailed Naxals take anti-Patil stand over demand for Vidarbha
NAGPUR: The Nagpur Central Jail inmates allegedly linked to the Naxal movement have condemned home minister RR Patil's stand against pro-Vidarbha leaders,
Read at Times of India

A good start vital: Dhoni… and other news

February 7, 2010 by anitagoel2

A good start vital: Dhoni
Nagpur: Saddled with injury worries, Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to play down the issue saying that the youngsters would have to step up
Read at Calcutta Telegraph

India vs South Africa, 1st test, Live Streaming, Ind vs SA, Nagpur, 2010 …

PanAsianBiz (blog)

The 1st test match between India vs south Africa will be played at Nagpur from February 6-10, 2010, Start time 0930 (0400 GMT), Watch Live Streaming and
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Nagpur Test: Laxman's availability doubtful, debut likely for Rohit Sharma
Nagpur: India's defence of their no 1 Test rankings could be seriously under threat with star middle-order batsman VVS Laxman still doubtful for the first
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Laxman continues to be doubtful for Nagpur Test
Plagued by injuries, India would be hoping for the return of experienced VVS Laxman to strengthen its middle order batting, but his fitness ahead of the
Read at Bombay News

Arena Animation Nagpur launches Diploma program in gaming
MUMBAI: Arena Animation has launched a Diploma program in game, art and design at Arena Nagpur. The course is designed to cater to the $250 million gaming
Read at Business of Cinema

Laxman uncertain for first Test in Nagpur
By IBNS Correspondent Nagpur , Feb 5 (IBNS) VVS Laxman, the middle order batsman of India, is uncertain for the first Test against South Africa beginning
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Proteas pad up
There was a definite relaxed intensity about them as they warmed up for the first Test in Nagpur. "The advantage, after all that has happened,
Read at Mail & Guardian Online

The battle for No. 1 begins

CricInfo.com

The last time they came to Nagpur, South Africa shook the cricketing world. Sometimes mild tremors are still felt. This time, they were themselves shaken
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Nagpur test: Indian spinners must deliver
bowling will be the deciding factor when India take on South Africa in the two-Test series which begins at Nagpur on Saturday.
Read at Express Buzz

India's Laxman doubtful for first South Africa Test

AFP

NAGPUR, India — Injury-ravaged India were sweating over the fitness of key middle-order batsman Venkatsai Laxman ahead of the first Test against South
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State declares over 20000 villages as 'scarcity hit'… and other news

February 6, 2010 by anitagoel2

State declares over 20000 villages as 'scarcity hit'
with the Amravati revenue division in Vidarbha reporting a maximum 7241 villages in the critical zone followed by Nagpur division with 6818 villages.
Read at Economic Times

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur
Nagpur: A Chennai-bound Air India flight from Delhi with 111 passengers and six crew members on board landed under emergency conditions at the airport here
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Chennai-bound Air India flight makes precautionary landing in Nagpur
PTI Mumbai: A Chennai-bound Air India flight from Delhi with over 100 passengers on board made a precautionary landing at Nagpur today due to hydraulic leak
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Pacemen Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell shine for South Africa in warmup game
The opening test match begins Saturday in Nagpur. Scores: Indian Cricket Board President's XI 318 (Abhishek Nayar 100, Shikhar Dhawan 70, Rohit Sharma 20;
Read at The Canadian Press

Spin to be crucial in India-SA Test Series

Oneindia

It will be no surprise if the track at Nagpur and Kolkata offer spin and bounce right from the word go. South African team has traditionally known to be
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Vidarbha agitation:'Jail Bharo' to be oraganised on February 22
PTI NAGPUR: The ongoing agitation for separate Vidarbha state will be intensified further by launching a mass contact programme and a 'Jail Bharo' agitation
Read at Daily News & Analysis

Nayar, Dhawan star against S Africa in practice match
Nagpur, Feb 2 (PTI) South African pacers blew away the top half before Abhishek Nayar (100) and Shikhar Dhawan (70) resuscitated Board President's XI with a
Read at Press Trust of India

Indian Board President's XI vs South Africans, Nagpur, Live Scores, Live Streaming
Fixtures The match is scheduled to start at 09:30 IST on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 and will be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground at Nagpur.
Read at PanAsianBiz (blog)

Smith turns on the charm… and other news

February 3, 2010 by anitagoel2

Smith turns on the charm
Board President's XI players relax after a training session at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Monday. The banquet hall — a sea of red, with a whiff of rich
Read at Indian Express

Booklet on rural kids and climate change released
He said that the booklet is the outcome of a series of workshops held in Nagpur, Varanasi and Pune on the impact of climate change on children in North
Read at Times of India

Fire inspection work to be outsourced
NAGPUR: In a significant development, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has decided to outsource the work of ensuring fire safety in high rise buildings and
Read at Times of India

Smith says Proteas can regain world No 1 spot
Graeme Smith has been quick to put India under pressure ahead of the Test series, which starts on Saturday in Nagpur. The South African cricket captain said
Read at Times LIVE

West take on South in Duleep Trophy final
what with nearly 11 players from both teams who played the semis having made it to the Board President's XI team that takes on South Africa in Nagpur.
Read at Times of India

No end to NMC oppn leader row
NAGPUR: The free run enjoyed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance in Nagpur Municipal Corporation since last three years is set to
Read at Times of India

Maharashtra declares over 20000 villages 'scarcity-hit'
division (2 villages), Pune division (664), Nashik division (2041), Aurangabad division (3474), Nagpur division (6818) and Amravati division (7241).
Read at Sify

No IPL ties in Nagpur
MUMBAI: Nagpur might have become a regular centre for hosting international matches but the newly built VCA Stadium at Jamtha is not scheduled to host any
Read at Times of India

Airline industry to take off again in 2011: Patel

Oneindia

Nagpur, Feb 1: Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel expressed hope that the rough patch for the Aviation sector is almost over and that the airline industry
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Visiting SA Team satisfied with security arrangements at Nagpur
Addressing reporters in Nagpur today, captain Graeme Smith said security aspects are an issue anywhere in the world today and his players and the Board have
Read at All India Radio

Aviation sector revival by 2011: Praful Patel… and other news

February 2, 2010 by anitagoel2

Aviation sector revival by 2011: Praful Patel
To a question, he said Air India will soon resume the Nagpur-Dubai international flight which was discontinued last month. Necessary instructions have been
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South Africa ready for tough India challenge
NAGPUR: Graeme Smith's South Africa open their tour of India on Tuesday with a practice match ahead of their bid to dislodge the hosts as the number one
Read at Times of India

Patel defends Pawar on price rise
Nagpur, Feb 1 (PTI) Senior NCP leader Praful Patel today came out in strong defence of Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar facing criticism for price
Read at Press Trust of India

SA arrive to quiet reception
If you are hungry for more, sit tight for a mouthwatering two-match Test series between India and South Africa that begins in Nagpur from February 6.
Read at Hindustan Times

Shah Rukh Khan MNIK posters torn in Nagpur, Mannat gets protection!!
be getting in deeper trouble with the posters of his upcoming flick 'My Name Is Khan'(opposite Kajol and directed by Karan Johar) being torn in Nagpur.
Read at stardustco.in

Surging crowds prove to be a handicap for disabled runners… and other news

February 1, 2010 by anitagoel2

Surging crowds prove to be a handicap for disabled runners
NAGPUR: This quartet had come to Kasturchand Park to show the world that their disabilities were no match for their hardy spirit.
Read at Times of India

City runs with heart and sole
NAGPUR: She fought like a trapped animal. Twisting, thrashing, crying. A mix-up in the chest numbers had meant that she could not take part in the 3 km
Read at Times of India

NMC to take over 232 more layouts from NIT
NAGPUR: In a landmark decision that will bring cheer to thousands of residents in unauthorised layouts of city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has
Read at Times of India

Polio victims conquer the odds
NAGPUR: It was a hair-raising moment to see Bharti Somkuwar and Roshni Rinke stand up on their tricycles when the national anthem was being sung during the
Read at Times of India

The second international marathon saw a close finish

Daily News & Analysis

NAGPUR: But finishing the 42-km race a fraction earlier than his buddy Oswald Reverian Kaharuzi on Sunday earned Patrick Nhyangero Lusato, a 26-year-old
Read at Daily News & Analysis

Morkel hopes to strike early in India
Morkel's first chance to show his mettle will be in Nagpur on Tuesday, when the visitors take on an Indian Board President's XI ahead of the first Test
Read at Hindustan Times

Tanzania's Patrick Lusato wins Nagpur marathon
Nagpur: Patrick Lusato of Tanzania won the Nagpur International Marathon, which was held here today to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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South African team arrive in Nagpur
NAGPUR: The South African cricket team arrived on Sunday for a two-day practice match followed by the first Test of the two-match series against India.
Read at Indiatimes

Lucky to get rare Padma says Viru
The Indian team that will play against South Africa in the first Test in Nagpur has four Padma Shri winners. The others are Sachin Tendulkar (also Rajiv
Read at India Today

South African cricket team arrives… and other news

February 1, 2010 by anitagoel2

South African cricket team arrives
The Graeme Smith-led squad, which arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at around 12.20 am, will proceed to Nagpur.
Read at Press Trust of India

Are GMC ragging accused being shielded?
NAGPUR: The Government Medical College (GMC) seems to have let the three doctors, accused of ragging students of the second year earlier this week,
Read at Times of India

NIT to build three community centres
NAGPUR: Those individuals who cannot afford to hold wedding or other receptions at hotels, and those small corporate houses who cannot afford them either,
Read at Times of India

20 of 26 fire tenders in city have outlived utility
NAGPUR: Despite a boom in real estate, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) fire department has failed to update its equipment.
Read at Times of India

Proteas en route to India with new coach
The first test is taking place on the 6 February in Nagpur . New couch at the helm is Corrie van Zyl who took over from Mickey Arthur earlier this week and
Read at Primedia Broadcasting

Haldiram owner life term
Nagpur based fast food giant Haldiram's owner Prabhu Shankar Agarwal has been sentenced to life imprisonment for an attempt to murder case.
Read at Andhra Cafe

Bowlers who have performed the hat trick in Ranji Trophy and donned India colours
Ranji Trophy or achieving the hat trick after representing India, if he is selected in the playing Eleven against South Africa at Nagpur or at Kolkata.
Read at Crickick.com (blog)

Vidarbha stir: Ambedkar dares govt to book leaders… and other news

January 31, 2010 by anitagoel2

Vidarbha stir: Ambedkar dares govt to book leaders
Naxalites had been invited to join the stir in a non-violent, democratic manner. The action committee will chalk out the next move in Nagpur on February 2.
Read at Indian Express

20-year-old commits suicide
NAGPUR: A 20-year-old youth committed suicide by settling himself ablaze at his residence in Signal Bazar, Kalamna, on Friday afternoon.
Read at Times of India

Act tough in ragging case,Darade tells GMC dean
NAGPUR: The situation seems to be more complicated than before for Yogesh Rathod. This second year student of the MBBS course at Government Medical College
Read at Times of India

HC asks for investigation reports in Abhilasha murder
NAGPUR: The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has asked the Dhantoli police to submit investigation reports into the Abhilasha Sayyam murder case.
Read at Times of India

Three engineering students drown in lake near Nagpur
had gone on a picnic along with five others to the Mohgaon lake in Hingana about 30km from Nagpur yesterday, drowned in the Mohgaon lake, police said.
Read at Daily News & Analysis

Saha: Call-up yet to sink in
Wriddhiman Saha has admitted "pleasant surprise" at being called up to India's squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, starting in Nagpur on
Read at Cricket365 News

Foreign athletes gear up for Nagpur Marathon
NAGPUR: A group of East African athletes have arrived here to participate in the second edition of Nagpur International Marathon to be held on Sunday.
Read at Times of India

Dravid, Yuvi out of Indian side, Badri called for Nagpur test

Examiner.com

The Indian side for the first Test match against South Africa at Nagpur was announced on Thursday. As expected, the injuries to Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj
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CBI drive against irregularities in coal firms, files 10 cases
"During the special drive, CBI registered 10 criminal cases at Jabalpur, Kolkata, Nagpur and Dhanbad branches against the officials of South Eastern
Read at Economic Times

Wriddhiman Saha's entry in national squad celebrated in Siliguri
Dravid and Yuvraj Singh forced top-ranked India to name a depleted 15-man squad for the opening test against visiting South Africans in Nagpur from Feb.
Read at Oneindia