Batting for the resumption of bilateral series with arch-rivals Pakistan, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said sports can promote friendship between the two neighbouring countries. “As a sports minister my main objective is to promote sports. For better friendship and relationship we want the series to take place. There are a lot of issues to […]
After being turned down by cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar, Assam government today said Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra would be the brand ambassador of the state’s tourism for two years. “We approached Sachin Tendulkar, but he refused. After that, we went to 4-5 more celebrities. Finally, we zeroed in on Priyanka Chopra,” Assam Tourism Minister Himanta […]
India’s limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni todaye emerged as the top draw in the IPL draft with the Sanjeev Goenka-owned new franchise Pune opting to pick him first for the stipulated price of Rs 12.5 crore here. Dhoni’s India teammate Suresh Raina was the first preference for the other new team Rajkot, which is owned […]