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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mamata Banerjee, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly likely to attend Kolkata final

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will also be present at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

Oct 26, 2017

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Cash ban, GST disruptions to cool India's GDP growth to a 4-year low: Reuters poll

But despite the broad and marked slowdown expected in economic activity, India's projected growth rate will be second to the world's fastest growing major economy - China - if predictions are met.

Oct 26, 2017

RBI governor, chief economic advisor hail govt's bank recapitalisation plan

Many analysts believe that bank recapitalisation will boost credit growth by 10-11 percentage points over the next one year.

Oct 26, 2017

Lionel Messi poorer brand than India cricket captain Virat Kohli, reveals Forbes

The Indian cricket team captain, who is already the highest-paid cricketer, is now seventh on the list of top-10 valuable athletes in the world.

Oct 26, 2017

U-17 World Cup 2017: Spain end Mali's campaign to set up England final

Spain will now meet England in the final on Saturday. England beat Brazil 3-1 in the other semi-final in Kolkata earlier on Wednesday.

Oct 26, 2017

Hero to Zero? Was Komal Thatal just a one-match wonder?

One of the stars from India's campaign at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Komal Thatal is excluded from the squad for AFC U-19 Qualifiers, scheduled for next month in Saudi Arabia.

Oct 25, 2017

Grey squirrel hopes to stick around for Manchester City Cup game much to groundsmen dismay

A grey squirrel impressed the crowds before the Manchester City and Wolverhampton Carabao Cup game on Oct. 24.The squirrel refused to be captured by two groundsmen, as it darted around before finally being caught and sent off by a steward.

Oct 25, 2017

Bharatmala: The road-building project to generate 14 crore mandays of jobs over 5 years

According to the plan of Bharatmala scheme, Rs 2.09 lakh crore would come from market borrowings, Rs 1.06 lakh crore as private investments and the balance from the Central Road Fund.

Oct 25, 2017

5 food combinations that can be dangerous for your health

These food food combinations may be tasty, but avoid them for good health.

Oct 25, 2017

Samba magic NO MATCH for Rhian Brewster-brewed hat-trick

England have qualified for the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, defeating Brazil 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Oct 25, 2017

Brazil vs England semifinal live streaming: Watch FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 online, on TV

The Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata hosts another of the biggest clashes of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Wednesday Oct 25. Kick-off is set for 5 pm IST.

Oct 25, 2017

Govt retaliates to 'Gabbar Singh Tax' jibe by Rahul Gandhi as September collection hits Rs 92,150 crore

With the decision to waive off late fee payment, the government also knocked off Rahul Gandhi. The Congress vice-president had earlier said that GST is not Goods and Services Tax but "Gabbar Singh Tax."

Oct 25, 2017