Johannesburg, Oct 4 (DPA) Around 1,200 of the more than 3,000 workers that have been trapped underground at a gold mine in South Africa since Wednesday morning have been rescued, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said Thursday.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:33:38 PM
Johannesburg, Oct 2 (IANS) A standing ovation for renowned ghatam (clay pot) percussionist Vikku Vinayakram ended a series of public performances, including theatre, music and dance, that were part of a nine-week long festival of Indian culture organised by the Indian mission here.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 10:39:25 AM
Port Sudan, Sep 27 (DPA) With underwater sport gaining in popularity worldwide and with millions of people getting a diving licence, the number of neoprene-suited holidaymakers at a popular spot can almost outnumber the fish.
Thursday, September 27, 2007 9:55:40 AM
Johannesburg, Sep 26 (IANS) India's triumph in the inaugural Twenty20 World Championships was just what the International Cricket Council (ICC) needed, coming as it did like manna for the beleaguered body, according to the Afrikaans daily Beeld here.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:22:43 PM
Johannesburg, Sep 26 (IANS) The South African cricket squad which travelled to Pakistan Wednesday will live in their hotels like virtual prisoners during their month-long tour.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:44:12 PM
Johannesburg, Sep 26 (IANS) South African cricket captain Graeme Smith says the exodus of players is a matter of great concern, but he understands that the money they will be earning in the Indian Cricket league (ICL) is a major consideration for them.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:42:30 PM
Johannesburg, Sep 25 (IANS) The surprise attendance of actor Shah Rukh Khan in the stands and the numerous 'Chak De! India' being waved with gay abandon spurred India to victory in the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship at the Wanderers here.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:26:44 AM
Johannesburg, Sep 25 (IANS) The Indian cricket team not only won $4,90,000 in official prize money for their Twenty20 World Championship triumph here Monday, but the board also announced a $2 million bonus for the players.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:57:12 AM
Johannesburg, Sep 24 (IANS) A youthful Indian cricket team, full of vigour and determination, made history here Monday by beating Pakistan by five runs to clinch the Twenty20 World Championship when all seemed lost.
Monday, September 24, 2007 11:26:04 PM
Johannesburg, Sep 24 (IANS) Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni lauded medium pacer Joginder Sharma, who picked up the prized wicket of Misbah-ul-Haq in the last over to help India win the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship here Monday.
Monday, September 24, 2007 11:24:37 PM
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