Everything you need to know about Champ: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Champ: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Samsung E2652 Champ Duos is the mobile device from Samsung with 2.6 inches screen and the resolution of the screen is 240 x 320 pixels pixels.
Doha, Apri 22 (IANS) India's No. 1 snooker pro Aditya Mehta registered his second win at the 28th Asian Snooker Championships, beating Mubarak Alowais of Kuwait 4-0 here Sunday.
Pune, April 21 (IANS) Suhas Khamkar retained the Mr India title in the senior national body building championship here Saturday. For Khamkar, it was his third consecutive Mr India title. He had also won the Mr Asia title in 2010.
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Manama (Bahrain), April 21 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel will take his first pole position of the Formula One season here at the Bahrain Grand Prix Sunday while Sahara Force India drivers come in at 10th and 13th.
Qingdao (China), April 21 (IANS) Chinese badminton star Lin Dan, ranked second in the world, quit his semi-final clash with teammate Chen Jin due to an old injury at the Asian Badminton Championships here Saturday.
London, Apr 21(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hit back at critics who have condemned striker Didier Drogba's time-wasting antics against Barcelona during the first leg of their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Margao, April 20 (IANS) Dempo made history in Indian football here Friday as they won the I-League crown for a record fifth time with a goalless draw against East Bengal at the Nehru Stadium here in Fatorda.
Madrid, April 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in a crucial 'El Classico' Saturday that could see Madrid's lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga table reduced to just one point.
Gurgaon, April 20 (IANS) Manu Gandas of DLF Golf and Country Club won the Toyota Indian Golf Union (IGU) Haryana Junior Golf Championship at the par 72 championship course of Golden Greens Golf Resort here Friday.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted he was left frustrated due to Barcelona's domination during the first leg of the Champions League semi final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has slammed Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on his Twitter account for continuously diving against Barcelona during their Champions League 1-0 semi final win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Ace golfer Tiger Woods' swing coach Sean Foley believes the 14-time major champion is a wonderful person and said that criticizing him is unfair.
Berlin, April 20 (IANS) Veteran Spanish striker Raul Gonzalez Blanco has decided not to extend his contract with German football club Schalke04 and will leave the Bundesliga when his deal expires at the end of the season.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech has admitted their defensive tactics against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal, which they won 1-0, has taken a psychological toll on the players since they aren't used to it.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Ace striker Didier Drogba is all set to quit Chelsea at the end of the season even if he helps his club win the Champions League title.
Qingdao (China), April 19 (IANS) India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal, World No.5, crashed out of the Asian Badminton Championship with a shocking second round loss in the women's singles here Thursday.
Noida, April 19 (IANS) Aditi Ashok completed a fine start-to-finish win in the Usha Delhi Ladies and junior girls golf Championships at the par-72 Noida Golf Club Thursday for a great start to the new season.
Margao, April 19 (IANS) A draw is just enough for Dempo to bag the I-League football title for the record fifth time when they face East Bengal in a key clash of the tournament at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Friday.
Qingdao (China), April 19 (IANS) Chinese shuttler Chen Jin still needs a good run to confirm his ticket to the London Olympic Games as he and Danish veteran Peter Gade both entered top eight in the men's singles at the Badminton Asia and European Championships here Thursday.
Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) Star midfielder Deco says he would swap his Champions League winners' medals for a Copa Libertadores triumph with Brazilian club Fluminense.
Munich, Apr 19(ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronald had his three pairs of football boots stolen before his side's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich on Tuesday, and to amend that a local shoemaker has sent a pair of traditional Bavarian brogues to him.
London, April 19 (IANS) A resilient Chelsea overcame defending champions Barcelona 1-0 in the semi-final first leg of the UEFA Champions League football at the Stamford Bridge here.
Seoul, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea aims to capture over ten gold medals for a top-10 finish in the London Olympics, with hopes running high after the country's superlative performance at the last Games in Beijing.
Seoul, April 19 (IANS) South Korea aims to capture more than 10 gold medals for a top-10 finish in the London Olympics, with hopes running high after the country's superlative performance at the last 2008 Beijing Games.
London, Apr 19(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised team veterans after they silenced critics by beating Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
London, Apr 19 (ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is fully confident about his team's chances to overturn the first leg 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, and reach the Champions League final.
Qingdao (China), April 18 (IANS) India's top shuttler Ajay Jayaram went down fighting to Wei Nan of Hong Kong over three games in the second round of the men's singles event in the Asian badminton championships here Wednesday. He lost 22-24, 21-11, 15-21.
Fontana (California), April 18 (IANS) India's Armaan Ebrahim had his first taste of an oval circuit in the United States as he warmed up to the challenge by getting up to speed after a few tentative laps around the 3.22 Kms long Auto Club Speedway during the Firestone Indy Lights test session here.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India's No.1 Aditya Mehta is all set to better his silver-winning performance at the Asian Snooker Championship 2012 to be held in Doha April 20-28.
Noida, April 18 (IANS) Aditi Ashok continued to stay ahead of the field after the second round of the Usha Delhi Ladies and junior girls golf Championships at the Noida Golf Club Wednesday.
Qingdao (China), April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): All five Chinese seeds in the women's singles won in straight sets in the first round at the Asian Badminton Championships here Wednesday.
London, Apr 18(ANI): Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed talks linking him to the Chelsea's manager job ahead of the first leg of their Champions League semi final on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge.
Nairobi, April 18 (IANS) Sprints have never been Kenya's area of specialisation but that history might be changed this summer at the London Olympics where the country is expected to enter a team in the 4X400m relay.
Paris, April 18 (IANS) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva has said the only thing that can stop her winning a third straight Olympic gold medal in London this summer is herself.
London, Apr 18(ANI): Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has raised few eyebrows ahead of their first leg of the Champions League semi-final clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, as he branded the Blues a 'long ball' team.
Dubai, Apr 18 (ANI): The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in England, in 2013, will pull its final curtains as the association plans having one championship for each of the game's three formats from 2015.
Noida, April 17 (IANS) Teenaged Aditi Ashok played a steady round to card an even par 72 on the opening day of the Delhi Ladies and junior girls golf Championships to open up a three-shot lead at the end of the first round here Tuesday.
Qingdao (China), April 17 (IANS) India's top men's shuttler Ajay Jayaram notched up a straight-set victory at the Asian Badminton Championships here Tuesday on a day best forgotten when three Indians -- Parupalli Kashyap, H.S. Prannoy and Sameer Verma -- were knocked out in the first round.
London, Apr 17 (ANI): Chelsea's stop gap coach Roberto Di Matteo has already made his pitch to keep the manager's job after being interviewed by the club's technical director.
London, Apr 17(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is all set for Wednesday's mouth-watering clash against German giants Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign of 20 million pound deal for S L Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan in exchange for Fabio da Silva and Federico Macheda moving to the Portuguese club.
Shanghai, April 16 (IANS) The FIA (International Automobile Federation) has said that China had taken massive steps in the sport of motor racing and was well on its way to becoming a strong contender in the sport.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A lot will depend on how well the the six-member Indian table tennis squad, led by the experienced Achanta Sharath Kamal, uses the opportunity at the Asian Olympic qualification tournament at Hong Kong to book its ticket for the London Olympics later this year.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign of 20 million pound deal for S L Benfica midfielder Nicol s Gait n in exchange for Fabio da Silva and Federico Macheda moving to the Portuguese club.
Port Elizabeth, Apr 16(ANI): South African athlete and former world champion Caster Semenya has said it is only a matter of time before she qualifies for the London Olympic Games, after missing the mark at the South Africa Senior Championships in Port Elizabeth.
The Hague, April 16 (IANS) Defending champions Ajax football club beat De Graafschap 3-1 to open a six-point lead over the other title contenders at the top of the Dutch Eredivisie table.
Berlin, April 16 (IANS) Monchengladbach recorded an impressive 3-0 win against relegation threatened Cologne while Freiburg and Hoffenheim shared points to complete the 31st round of German Bundesliga Sunday.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has claimed his side is not concerned about Chelsea using a physical approach during the first leg of their Champions League semifinal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Shanghai, April 15 (IANS) Nico Rosberg won his maiden Formula One race after coming out victorious in the Chinese Grand Prix here Sunday, giving his Mercedes team its first win since 1955. Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg finished 12th and 15th.
Madrid, April 15 (IANS) FC Barcelona ended four points behind Spanish Primera league leaders Real Madrid after a hard fought 2-1 win away to fifth placed Levante.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Barcelona star Lionel Messi has shrugged off suggestion that facing Chelsea in the Champions League semifinal would be a walk in the park for them, and said they will take the Blues seriously.
Madrid, April 15 (IANS) Real Madrid had to work a lot harder than expected as they defeated Sporting Gijon 3-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the Spanish Primera Liga.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said it's a pity his team is out of the Premier League title race as his players are playing really well at the moment.
Bangalore, April 14 (IANS) Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to get back to winning ways after losing back-to-back matches when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 game at the Chinnaswamy stadium here late Sunday.
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India's top badminton player Saina Nehwal Saturday said a good performance in the upcoming India Open will boost her chances for a medal at the London Olympics though her draw in the Super Series event, she admitted, was "very tough".
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday led celebrations on the 121st birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution Bhimrao R. Ambedkar while thousands of activists staged a sit-in outside a mill premises in central Mumbai demanding allotment of its land for a proposed memorial to the Dalit icon.
Madrid, April 14 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has not ruled out the prospect of taking former Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez to this summer's European Championships to be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
Karachi, Apr 14(ANI): Pakistan will bid for hosting the 2013 Asian Snooker Championship during the general body meeting of the Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) in Qatar on April 25.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday led celebrations in the state on the 121st birth anniversary of Bhimrao R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution.
Coimbatore, April 13 (IANS) There were no surprises in store as overnight leaders National Champion Gaurav Gill (co-driver Musa Sherif) took the honours in the four-wheeler class while Nataraj Rajanna of TVS Racing emerged champion among bikes in the Ultimate category of the Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare Rally here Friday.
Shanghai, Apr 13(ANI): The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has made it clear that the proposed Bahrain Grand Prix will take place as per schedule next week, despite incessant anti-government protests in the troubled state, similar to those that forced the cancellation of the race last year.
Shanghai, April 13 (IANS) The 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix will be held as scheduled next week, the governing body of Formula One racing FIA announced Friday.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The Rs 1.25 crore prize money Mcleod Russel Tour Championship - the country's highest prize purse golf event - will be played at the age-old Royal Calcutta Golf Club here Dec 12-15.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India football captain Climax Lawrence Thursday praised his side for their consistency as Dempo looked all set to retain the I-League title.
Greater Noida, April 12 (IANS) With the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) already in its kitty, the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is making its best efforts to get the the more prestigious Moto GP, that features Indian team Mahindra Racing, by the end of 2013.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa and Sumit Sangwan qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the finals of the 56 kg and 81 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, taking to seven the overall Olympic spots tally from the sport.
Kolkata, April 11(IANS) A man and his parents were shot dead at their home in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district Wednesday, police said.
Nairobi, April 11 (IANS) Former Manchester United star striker Andy Cole and midfielder Quinton Fortune have tipped their former side to bag a record 20th English League crown at the end of the season.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 11 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa qualified for the 2012 Olympics by entering the final of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.
Colombo, Apr 11 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government has said that an Australian man who was recently found after an alleged abduction by 'secret police' has been extradited on the request of Canberra.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) India's Aditya Mehta lost to highly-rated Chinese opponent Xiao Guodong in the second round of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admitted it would be difficult to overtake rivals Arsenal to claim third place in the Barclays Premier League after 2-1 home defeat by Norwich.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Chelsea's interim coach Roberto Di Matteo has said that lack of killer instinct on part of his players will destroy the club's Champions League qualification hopes.
Colombo, Apr 10 (ANI): A missing Australian man whose family feared he had been kidnapped by 'secret police' in Sri Lanka has been found.
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Bihar has decided to involve village youths to help fight kala azar, a disease transmitted by the sand fly that killed over 70 people last year.
London, Apr 9(ANI): Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his teammates would take inspiration from a Barcelona fan suffering from terminal cancer when they face Chelsea next week in the Champions League semifinal.
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Mumbai-based Aditya Mehta has won his first round match at the World Professional Snooker Championships at Sheffield against Andrew Pagget of Wales.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 9 (IANS) Teenage boxer Shiva Thapa humbled Athens Olympics silver medallist Worapoj Petchkoon of Thailand to enter the semifinals of the 56 kg category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Monday. The Indian is now one step away from making the London Games.
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Tim Tebow drew a crowd of almost 15,000 to Easter Church service on Sunday.
Imola (Italy), April 9 (IANS) Mahindra Racing's Riccardo Moretti and Sarath Kumar finished first and seventh in the second race of the Italian Championships 125cc category.
Madrid, April 9 (IANS) Real Madrid's lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga was reduced to just four points following a 0-0 draw with third placed Valencia.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Indian women archers may have a legitimate grouse if they feel they are not getting enough hype and hoopla ahead of the London Olympics. For, they have a great chance of winning a medal at the July-August Games, whether sports buffs believe it or not.
London, Apr 9 (ANI): Robbie Savage made a unique bet with a Geordie taxi driver, promising to get him a new cab if Newcastle United qualify for the Champions League.
Vienna, April 9 (IANS) India-born Austrian film director Sandeep Kumar is celebrating spring with a difference this year. He has installed lights and cameras in the heart of the city's Botanical Gardens to film the first song for his "Servus Ishq" in Bollywood style.
Sydney, Apr 9 (ANI): Sri Lanka has denied involvement in the abduction of an Australian man missing despite his wife claiming that he had been taken by 'secret police'.
Karachi, Apr 9(ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has stressed that Pakistani players will not play in the Indian Premier League until the resumption of cricket ties between both sides.
Colombo, April 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka has raised concerns over nuclear power plants located in southern India, the country's Power and Energy Minister Champika Ranawaka has said.
Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) Police imposed curfew in some parts of the communally sensitive old city of Hyderabad Sunday following clashes between two groups.
Guangzhou (China), April 8 (IANS) Subajit Saha upset World No. 38 Li Hu of Singapore 4-1 to finish ninth in the second stage of the Asia Cup Table Tennis Championships here Sunday.
London, Apr 8(ANI): Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie believes Manchester City's problems this season started when they lost in dying seconds at Sunderland, and that was the time when everyone realized that they could be beaten.
Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) Police imposed curfew in some parts of the communally sensitive old city of Hyderabad Sunday following clashes between two groups.
Astana (Kazakhstan), April 8 (IANS) Indian boxer Vijender Singh qualified for the 2012 London Olympics by advancing to the semi-finals of 75 kgs weight category at the Asian Olympic qualifying event here Sunday.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
Astana, Apr 8(ANI): Vijender Singh has qualified for the London Olympic games after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday. He has become the first Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics for three successive time.
Rome, April 8 (IANS) Juventus regained the top spot in the Italian Serie A after they beat Palermo 2-0 while AC Milan lost to Fiorentina 1-2 at home to slip to second place.
Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Jennifer Love-Hewitt's latest advertising drive for the upcoming show 'The Client List' has raised a few eyebrows, firstly for its raunchy themes and also for its digital enhancement.
London, Apr 8(ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi scored two goals during his team's 4-1 win over Spanish La Liga side Real Zaragoza on Saturday, to go past the 60-goal mark this season.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Mary Kom is easily India's best bet to win a gold medal at the London Olympics but the five-time world boxing champion is not taking things for granted. She knows that the transition from the 48-kg weight category to 51 kg has its pitfalls. A game trier, she says will certainly make a fight out of it.
Madrid, April 7 (IANS) Real Madrid face what on paper at least looks like one of their toughest tests between now and the end of the season when they entertain Valencia in the Spanish Primera Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Sunday night.
