http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:57:57 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:57:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_chidrens-academy-win-hearts-at-dna-hockey-tournament_1648538 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_chidrens-academy-win-hearts-at-dna-hockey-tournament_1648538 Though All Saints School and St Felix ensured a new name in the list of winners, it was Chidren’s Academy from Mumbai, who stole the limelight. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:42:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sania-mirza-out-of-pattaya-open-singles-doubles-hopes-alive_1648468 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sania-mirza-out-of-pattaya-open-singles-doubles-hopes-alive_1648468 Sania Mirza's campaign in singles ended on Friday with her 5-7, 3-6 quarterfinal defeat to Chinese Taipei qualifier Su-Wei Hsieh. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_churchill-favourite-against-hal-in-i-league-match_1648432 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_churchill-favourite-against-hal-in-i-league-match_1648432 Churchill Brothers would look to put behind their last defeat against Mumbai FC and go for a win when they lock horns with HAL Bangalore. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:48:03 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_dna-inter-school-hockey-tournament-comes-to-an-end_1648359 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_dna-inter-school-hockey-tournament-comes-to-an-end_1648359 The DNA Trophy inter-school hockey tournament came to end with the winning teams celebrating their success Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_fifa-urges-uganda-football-federation-to-amend-constitution_1648413 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_fifa-urges-uganda-football-federation-to-amend-constitution_1648413 Football's world governing body FIFA has urged the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to amend its constitution to avoid internal disputes in the future. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:05:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_bernie-ecclestone-under-pressure-to-stop-bahrain-grand-prix_1648381 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_bernie-ecclestone-under-pressure-to-stop-bahrain-grand-prix_1648381 Ecclestone is under pressure to stop the Bahrain Grand Prix race this season. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:37:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_lewis-hamilton-says-hes-in-a-good-place-for-the-2012-f1-title_1648376 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_lewis-hamilton-says-hes-in-a-good-place-for-the-2012-f1-title_1648376 The Englishman is aiming to create an environment in which he can perform more consistently than last year. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-will-never-catch-up-with-man-utd_1648375 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-will-never-catch-up-with-man-utd_1648375 Giggs, who is just two games short of playing his 900th game for United, believes Liverpool will never get back. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_craig-kieswetter-backs-kevin-pietersen-to-fire-again_1648371 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_craig-kieswetter-backs-kevin-pietersen-to-fire-again_1648371 Pietersen hasn't scored an ODI century since 2008 and has been out of form lately after starting his ODI career for England in a prolific manner. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_image-yuvraj-singh-after-chemo_1648357 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_image-yuvraj-singh-after-chemo_1648357 Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, currently undergoing chemotherapy in US, is fighting cancer with a determined mind, proves his latest post on Twitter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:09:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_novak-djokovic-unveils-wax-figure-of-himself-in-serbia_1648350 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_novak-djokovic-unveils-wax-figure-of-himself-in-serbia_1648350 An estimated 6,000 fans braved frigid temperatures to get a glimpse of the world's top tennis player Novak Djokovic in the central Serbian town of Jagodina where he unveiled a wax statue of himself. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_vasco-da-gama-s-young-player-dies-on-field_1648279 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_vasco-da-gama-s-young-player-dies-on-field_1648279 The teenager suddenly collapsed only twelve minutes into the team's practice. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:08:53 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_david-beckham-seen-buying-bags-full-of-toys-as-sons-birthday-approaches_1648234 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_david-beckham-seen-buying-bags-full-of-toys-as-sons-birthday-approaches_1648234 Beckham looks set to spoil his youngest son Cruz on his seventh birthday, which falls on February 20th. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:56:53 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_sunil-gavaskar-wears-the-icc-hall-of-fame-cap_1648142 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_sunil-gavaskar-wears-the-icc-hall-of-fame-cap_1648142 The former India captain was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame receiving his commemorative cap from Kapil Dev. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_goodbye-fabio-capello_1648019 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_goodbye-fabio-capello_1648019 As Capello resigns as England's manager, we look at his journey with the English team. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_angelo-mathews-heroics-in-vain-as-australia-beat-sri-lanka-by-5-runs_1648175 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_angelo-mathews-heroics-in-vain-as-australia-beat-sri-lanka-by-5-runs_1648175 Sri Lanka rode on Angelo Mathews' heroics to very nearly pull off a sensational victory before falling short by just five runs against Australia in a nerve-wrecking cricket tri-series match. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:21:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_childrens-academy-beat-st-joseph-s-at-dna-trophy_1648138 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_childrens-academy-beat-st-joseph-s-at-dna-trophy_1648138 Anglo Urdu (Azam Campus) and SNBP International grabbed the opportunity to set up the title clash in the under-12 age group. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sulakshan-kulkarni-to-explain-comments-against-wasim-jaffer_1648540 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sulakshan-kulkarni-to-explain-comments-against-wasim-jaffer_1648540 It was decided at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s managing committee that Kulkarni will be asked to explain his comments. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_st-sebastian-thrash-sachivalaya-gymkhana-6-0-in-mdfa-league_1648139 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_st-sebastian-thrash-sachivalaya-gymkhana-6-0-in-mdfa-league_1648139 Sebastian SC dominated from the start, scoring in the 17th minute through a penalty that was duly converted by Rohan Das. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hockey-india-to-introduce-player-retainership_1648137 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hockey-india-to-introduce-player-retainership_1648137 Hockey India has decided to introduce a gradation system, something the players have been demanding for a long time. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hard-bargaining-likely-between-sahara-bcci_1648106 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hard-bargaining-likely-between-sahara-bcci_1648106 The venue is expected to be Mumbai, although there are indications that it could be shifted to Chennai as a working committee meeting is scheduled to be held there the next day. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sunil-gavaskar-inducted-into-hall-of-fame_1648103 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sunil-gavaskar-inducted-into-hall-of-fame_1648103 Former India captain Kapil Dev presented Gavaskar the commemorative cap in the presence of ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat and former Pakistan’s cricketers Aamer Sohail, Ramiz Raja and Waqar Younis. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_kiwis-cap-zimbabwe-whitewash_1648102 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_kiwis-cap-zimbabwe-whitewash_1648102 Skipper Brendon McCullum hit a commanding century as New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by 202 runs in the third ODI on Thursday, sweeping the three-match series. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:15:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_houston-awarded-2013-nba-all-star-game_1647930 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_houston-awarded-2013-nba-all-star-game_1647930 The 2013 All-Star Game will be held in Houston from Feb 15 to 17, the NBA has officially announced. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:32:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_juventus-beat-ac-milan-in-first-leg-of-coppa-italia-semifinals_1647929 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_juventus-beat-ac-milan-in-first-leg-of-coppa-italia-semifinals_1647929 Thanks to a brace from Martin Caceres, Juventus beat AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro in the first leg of the Coppa Italia football semifinals. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:31:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_arsene-wenger-confident-about-securing-top-four-spot-in-premier-league_1647919 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_arsene-wenger-confident-about-securing-top-four-spot-in-premier-league_1647919 Wenger is confident that his team would bag a top-four position by the end of the Premier League season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_mark-webber-feels-confident-with-competitive-red-bull-car_1647909 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_mark-webber-feels-confident-with-competitive-red-bull-car_1647909 Webber has hailed Red Bull's new car as 'competitive' and rejected suggestions that the car wouldn't be a title-contender this season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:16:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_michael-schumacher-says-he-can-challenge-for-f1-title-this-season_1647908 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_michael-schumacher-says-he-can-challenge-for-f1-title-this-season_1647908 The 43-year old former champion insists he still has it in him to beat current champion Sebastian Vettel. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:13:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_andrew-strauss-and-bell-plan-to-reach-sri-lanka-early-for-better-preparation_1647906 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_andrew-strauss-and-bell-plan-to-reach-sri-lanka-early-for-better-preparation_1647906 Both of them want to get acclimatized to Lankan conditions before England tour starts on March 26. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:04:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_karun-chandhok-mohd-azharuddin-pray-for-yuvraj-singhs-speedy-recovery_1647905 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_karun-chandhok-mohd-azharuddin-pray-for-yuvraj-singhs-speedy-recovery_1647905 Chandhok urged media to refrain from interfering in Yuvraj’s personal life as he recuperates from his ailment in the United States. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:03:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_bcci-trying-to-bankrupt-pak-bangladesh-and-sri-lanka-cricket-boards-pcb_1647904 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_bcci-trying-to-bankrupt-pak-bangladesh-and-sri-lanka-cricket-boards-pcb_1647904 Ashraf has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of trying to bankrupt the cricket boards of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:50:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-favourite-rivals-man-utd-s-irwin-fortune_1647891 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-favourite-rivals-man-utd-s-irwin-fortune_1647891 Both former Manchester United players shared few tips on the field with the children and found out that Indian football has got a bright future. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:44 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wayne-rooney-backs-harry-redknapp-for-england-job_1647879 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wayne-rooney-backs-harry-redknapp-for-england-job_1647879 Capello's resignation was confirmed just hours after his likely successor Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion charges. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:24:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_capello-resigns-over-fa-decision-to-strip-terry-of-england-captaincy_1647874 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_capello-resigns-over-fa-decision-to-strip-terry-of-england-captaincy_1647874 Capello's resignation was confirmed just hours after his likely successor Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion charges. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:21:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sri-lanka-need-big-guns-to-fire-against-australia_1647842 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sri-lanka-need-big-guns-to-fire-against-australia_1647842 Sri Lanka's top order batsmen will have to deliver when they go into their second tri-series cricket match against formidable Australia in Perth, hoping to revive their fortunes after a series of indifferent shows of late. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:13:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wada-seeks-two-year-ban-on-tainted-athletes_1647705 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_wada-seeks-two-year-ban-on-tainted-athletes_1647705 The athletes were handed a reduced punishment, a one-year ban, since they were not found guilty of intentionally taking the banned substances. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_thought-of-qualifying-for-olympics-makes-me-nervous-jwala-gutta_1647704 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/interview_thought-of-qualifying-for-olympics-makes-me-nervous-jwala-gutta_1647704 Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa and V Diju tell Tushar Dutt about their plans for the olympics. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_surname-was-not-an-impediment-says-rohan-gavaskar_1647673 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_surname-was-not-an-impediment-says-rohan-gavaskar_1647673 What’s in a last name? Plenty if you happen to be a Gavaskar. You live by it or live it down for good. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_maybe-i-used-up-all-his-luck-sunil-gavaskar_1647672 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_maybe-i-used-up-all-his-luck-sunil-gavaskar_1647672 Gavaskar has said he is happy with the way the first-class career of his son Rohan has panned out. The batting legend, however, said that he did not see enough of Rohan’s batting or bowling on the field. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_two-more-school-students-test-positive_1647645 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_two-more-school-students-test-positive_1647645 The growing trend of schoolchildren testing positive for drugs doesn’t seem to be ending. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_tanvi-yadav-nets-first-trick-in-dna-trophy_1647644 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_tanvi-yadav-nets-first-trick-in-dna-trophy_1647644 Tanvi Yadav celebrated her birthday with a hat-trick as St Felix cruised into the final of the girls’ under-14 in the DNA Trophy inter-school hockey at Police ground, Shivajinagar, on Wednesday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hockey-championship-sandeep-singh-the-bankable-man_1647643 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_hockey-championship-sandeep-singh-the-bankable-man_1647643 Union Bank of India’s Singh scored a hat-trick and guided his team to a 3-2 win against the experienced Western Railway (WR) in the Mumbai Hockey Championship. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_we-were-30-40-runs-short-of-our-target-mahela-jayawardene_1647603 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_we-were-30-40-runs-short-of-our-target-mahela-jayawardene_1647603 One of the reasons Sri Lanka couldn't click with the bat was Ravichandran Ashwin's fine spell of off-spin bowling, he said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:53 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sahara-renews-ties-with-hockey-to-sponsor-national-teams_1647567 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sahara-renews-ties-with-hockey-to-sponsor-national-teams_1647567 The group, which had earlier come forward to support the national sport in 2003, has assured whole-hearted support for the development of hockey. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:34:30 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_it-was-difficult-to-lift-morale-of-the-players-ms-dhoni_1647557 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_it-was-difficult-to-lift-morale-of-the-players-ms-dhoni_1647557 We tried to improve upon the mistakes we committed in the last match and we also will improve upon the mistakes committed today, he said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:18:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_mahesh-bhupathi-not-keen-on-teaming-with-leander-paes-again_1647524 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_mahesh-bhupathi-not-keen-on-teaming-with-leander-paes-again_1647524 Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi said he was working on the technicalities with his new doubles partner Rohan Bopanna. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:16:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_in-pics-virat-kohli-leads-india-to-a-comfortable-win_1647522 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_in-pics-virat-kohli-leads-india-to-a-comfortable-win_1647522 India overcame a late innings wobble before cruising to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. Take a look at key moments of the match. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_when-hockey-got-its-due_1647363 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_when-hockey-got-its-due_1647363 Those who feel cricket is the most popular sport in the country should have been there at the venue. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_looking-forward-to-wear-the-india-jersey-again-yuvraj-singh_1647390 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_looking-forward-to-wear-the-india-jersey-again-yuvraj-singh_1647390 India's World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for germ cell cancer in the United States, says he will return a stronger person. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:14:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sanya-runwal-saves-best-for-last-at-mssa-nike-football-tournament_1647292 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sanya-runwal-saves-best-for-last-at-mssa-nike-football-tournament_1647292 Bombay Scottish defeated defending champions Dhirubhai Ambani 1-0 at under-12 final of the MSSA-Nike Annual Inter-School Football Tournament Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:35:00 GMT