Everything you need to know about Donyi Polo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Donyi Polo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Sydney, June 13 (ANI): German carmaker Volkswagen has included Audi and Skoda cars to its list of recalls over mechanical faults.
Sydney, June 12 (ANI): German carmaker Volkswagen has issued a recall of more than 25,000 cars sold in Australia owing to gearbox defects.
Nashik, June 9 (IANS) Gaurav Gill (co-driver Musa Sherif) notched his second consecutive outright victory when he topped the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra while Amittrajit Ghosh (Ashwin Naik) won the INRC class title here Sunday, the results replicating those of the first round of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) run in Chennai earlier this year.
Nashik, June 8 (IANS) While Team Mahindra Adventure's Gaurav Gill (co-driver Musa Sherif) expectedly topped the time charts in a full-blown, modified XUV 500 in the SUV class, Amittrajit Ghosh (Ashwin Naik), in a Group N-spec Mitsubishi Cedia, took the overall lead in the INRC at the end of Leg 1 in the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra, here Saturday.
Nashik, June 7 (IANS) Malaysia's ace driver Karamjit Singh and his long-time co-driver Jagdev Singh will headline the Mahindra Adventure Rally of Maharashtra, the second round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship, to be run here this weekend.
New York, June 3 (ANI): Matthew McConaughey, who co-hosted this weekend's Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, has revealed that he doesn't know how to play the elite sport.
Melbourne, May 21 (ANI): Broome pearl diver Will Hanigan has been keeping quiet about his rumoured relationship with Demi Moore.
Greater Noida, May 14 (IANS) Volkswagen Motorsport India organised a pre-season test for the Polo R Cup drivers at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).
London, Apr 27 (ANI): An English footballer has been arrested over charges of dangerous driving following an accident involving three cars that left a man seriously injured.
Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Actress Tori Spelling has managed to lose 45 pounds after delivering her fourth child. She says playing soccer and eating healthy helped her get in shape.
London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Prince Harry will be having a special security team to keep fame-hungry girls away from him, during his US tour from May 9-15.
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Overnight leader National champion Amittrajit Ghosh (co-driver Ashwin Naik) nursed his ailing Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia (Group N) to a splendid victory in the AVT Premium South India Rally even as debutants Mahindra XUV 500 and Volkswagen Polo achieved a 1-2 finish in their respective categories to provide a memorable finale to the first round of the 2013 FMSCI Indian Rally Championship here Sunday.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) National champion Amittrajit Ghosh (co-driver Ashwin Naik), driving a Mitsubishi Cedia (Group N), scrambled into lead after front-running Arjun Rao (Satish Rajagopal) in a Volkswagen Polo conceded the advantage following a broken drive shaft to drop to overall sixth on the opening day of AVT Premium South India Rally here Saturday.
Chennai, March 22 (IANS) With the Special Stages widened and a few corners straightened, there is promise of exciting action in the AVT Premium South India Rally, the first round of 2013 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship to be run here over the weekend.
Washington, Mar. 15 (ANI): A Chinese city is seeking a 'Modern Day Marco Polo' to discover the city's most tourism-worthy places and tweet about them.
Melbourne, March 13 (ANI): Hangzhou in eastern China is searching for a foreign traveller to become a "modern Marco Polo.''
New York, Mar 12 (ANI): German car manufacturers Volkswagen as set to build a futuristic two-seater diesel-electric hybrid that would travel from Sydney to Melbourne on about 12 dollars of fuel.
New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari presented the prizes to the winners of General Sparrow Centenary Polo Cup-2013 at Jaipur Polo Ground here today.
Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): German car manufacturers Volkswagen as set to build a futuristic two-seater diesel-electric hybrid that would travel from Sydney to Melbourne on about 12 dollars of fuel.
Shillong, Feb. 15 (ANI): Lauding the UPA Government at the Centre and the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance Government in the state, Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday assured to empower the tribal governing bodies and improve the representation of women in decision-making bodies.
Karlstad (Sweden), Feb 11 (IANS) Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia won the Rally Sweden at the wheel of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): In an endeavour to motivate youth to take up sports, Manipur recently hosted a number of sporting events, including a football tournament and an equestrian event.
Shillong, Jan 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Saturday appealed to rebel groups to shun violence as thousands defied threats from guerrillas and took part in Republic Day celebrations.
New Delhi, Jan.9 (ANI): Oz Fest, Australia's biggest ever cultural festival ever staged in India, is coming to Jaipur to further strengthen the bonds between Australia and India.
London, Jan 8 (IANS) A 13-year-old girl in Britain died when a car being chased by police ploughed into her family's car.
Shillong, Dec 28 (IANS) In-form Pune FC will attempt to overcome Shillong Lajong FC, whom they have never beaten in any competition ever, when they take on each other in an I-League encounter here Saturday.
Imphal, Dec 28 (ANI): In an endeavour to encourage the habit of reading among youth in the northeast, a book fair was recently organized in Imphal.
Colombo, Dec 16 (IANS) Volkswagen Polo R Cup India driver from Mumbai, Munjal Savla delivered a pole-to-flag win in his category at the Colombo Night Races 2012 here.
Colombo, Dec 13 (IANS) Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2012 Pro Category champion Sandeep Kumar will spearhead the Indian challenge in the Colombo Night Races 2012 to be run here this weekend.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Indo-French label Lecoanet Hemant, popular for their ready-to-wear collection, is stepping into denim wear line with their collection titled "Genes".
Sepang (Malaysia), Dec 8 (IANS) Parth Ghorpade became the first Indian to annex the Formula Pilota Asian Championship when he won Race 2 at the sixth round of the series here Saturday.
London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Katy Perry, who was enjoying lunch with her beau John Mayer at The Polo Lounge, Los Angeles, hid under the table when she saw her former hubby Russell Brand walk into the same restaurant.
Greater Noida, Nov 29 (IANS) Veteran Ameya Walavalkar appears all set to clinch the title in the Volkswagen Polo R Cup series that will be run concurrently with the 15th FMSCI?JK Tyre National Racing Championship that in turn will be part of the Sidvin Festival of Speed at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here this weekend.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) There's polo, golf and, of course, cricket... where style matches strokes, where sports and fashion blend indelibly. Over the decades, this combination has bred its own ecology of lifestyle and fashion.
Bangalore, Nov 27 (IANS) The inaugural SIDVIN Festival of Speed that brings together rivals JK Tyre and MRF Tyres besides Volkswagen and is to be held in Greater Noida this weekend, will be an annual fixture in the Indian motorsport calendar, according to Mohan Nagarajan, CMD, Sidvin Core?Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The wellknown faces of Indian motorsports Karun Chandhok, Narain Karthikeyan, Aditya Patel and Armaan Ebrahim are set to act as chauffeurs at this weekend's Sidvin Festival of Speed.
Los Angeles, Nov 13 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry went under the table to hide from ex-husband Russell Brand when she spotted the comedian at the same restaurant where she was having lunch with singer John Mayer.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Trade between India and Brazil, part of the BRICS group of the world's emerging economies, is growing at an amazing 35 percent per annum despite an economic slowdown in both the countries and the physical distance between them, Brazil's ambassador to India has said.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Trade between India and Brazil, part of the BRICS group of the world's emerging economies, is growing at an amazing 35 percent per annum despite an economic slowdown in both the countries and the physical distance between them, Brazil's ambassador to India has said.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) American automobile giant General Motors Friday launched its premium hatchback Chevrolet Sail U-VA's petrol and diesel variants
Dubai, Oct 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 9th Asian Swimming Championships between Nov 15-25 in Dubai.
After completing its maiden European sojourn with races at legendary circuits like Paul Ricard Circuit, Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Silverstone Circui
Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Expectedly, Ashwin Sundar (Dark Don Racing) and Arjun Balu (Tiger Sport India) clinched the titles in the LGB Formula 4 and Indian Touring Cars classes in the fifth round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing championship, here Sunday.
Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) If Friday's free practice timings are any indications, then the fifth and penultimate round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship to be held here over the weekend promises to be most competitive of the current season.
Guangdong (China), Sep 16 (IANS) Indian racer Parth Ghorpade won the second race of the weekend in the fourth round of the Formula Pilota Championship dominating the third race here at the Guangdong International Circuit Sunday.
Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) With a maximum of 75 points up for grabs, the three LGB Formula 4 races scheduled for the weekend are likely to generate a lot of heat and excitement as the fourth round of the 15th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship gets underway here Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) As the launch of its much awaited hatchback Sail U-Va nears, American automobile major General Motor Friday said that it is increasing the number of its dealerships to reach out to more customers.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) German automobile major Volkswagen Tuesday said it will cut prices of the high-end variants of its Polo and Vento sedans and add a host of new features to boost sales.
Moscow, Aug 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Car maker Audi, part of German auto giant Volkswagen, plans to relaunch car production in Russia in 2013, an official said.
London, August 28 (ANI): British dressage rider Laura Bechtolsheimer will soon be walking down the aisle, after having accepted a marriage proposal from Prince Harry's polo-playing friend, Mark Tomlinson.
Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) Former rally champion Arjun Balu of Tiger Sport stamped his class and authority on the Indian Touring Cars series with a stunning win at the third round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rally Championship here Sunday.
Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Pushing his Race Polo to the extreme, Ameya Walavalkar took pole position for Race 1 of Round 3 of the JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup at the Madras Motor Race Track here Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The union sports ministry has not accorded its annual recognition to 14 national sports federations (NSF), including the Indian cricket board and Hockey India.
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Brazil's football confederation (CBF) has refused to guarantee the future of under-pressure coach Mano Menezes.
Washington, August 6 (ANI): The London 2012 Olympics could be one of the most eco-friendly games yet with its environmentally responsible energy to recyclable venues.
The last day of Round 2 of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship was a feast for motorsport lovers at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore as the crowd here witnessed the five exciting races
Coimbatore, July 29 (IANS) Mumbai's Fahad Kutty of Team Game Over completed a splendid double in the Indian Junior Touring Cars class at the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Sunday.
Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) As the cars rev up their engines for the start of the second round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway circuit, a full grid of upgraded Formula LGB Swift appears unlikely with nearly half of the 30 cars far from race readiness.
London, July 22 (ANI): Pierre Cardin's futuristic skyscraper near Venice has been branded by critics as "more suited to Dubai" than the World Heritage city.
Melbourne, July 13 (ANI): The US-China Olympic rivalry heated up in an unfashionable way Thursday, when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid suggested burning the US team's outfits for the opening ceremony because they were made in China.
London, July 9 (ANI): Barry Gibb has received an invite to sing at a tribute concert for his late brother, Robin Gibb.
Coimbatore, July 8 (IANS) In what turned out to be Indian version of the Demolition Derby, veteran B. Vijayakumar of Prime Racing emerged almost unscathed from the wreckage and chaos to win the Super Saloon class race in the Touring Cars category as the curtain came down on the first round of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship here Sunday.
London, July 8(ANI): Andy Murray has revealed eating oats in breakfast is a part of his pre-match ritual, and he hopes it will help him seal his destiny as Britain's first men's Wimbledon singles winner in 76 years when he faces Roger Federer in the final.
Coimbatore, July 6 (IANS) More powerful engines and faster vehicles will mark the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship that will commence here Saturday when the first of the six rounds will be run at the Kari Motor Speedway track.
Drass (J-K), June 10 (ANI): Underlining the importance of sports in promoting tourism and economy in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Lalit Polo Tournament in Drass area of Kargil district near the India-Pakistan border on Saturday.
Drass, June 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has emphasized the need to develop Kargil, the second most important town in Ladakh region as a tourism and sports destination.
London, June 8 (IANS) Britain's border force personnel have intercepted thousands of counterfeit Olympic goods that criminals tried to smuggle into the country to make illegal profits during the upcoming London event.
Bangalore, May 29 (IANS) Parth Ghorpade, the 18-year old from Kolhapur, Tuesday confirmed his participation in the 2012 Formula Pilota Championship which will have races in China, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Kathmandu, May 24 (IANS/EFE) Spanish mountaineer Juan Jose Polo Carbayo died on the weekend as he was descending from Mt. Everest after reaching the summit of the world's tallest mountain, the Nepalese agency responsible for the climbing expedition told EFE.
Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Volkswagen Motorsport has shifted gears by moving from diesel to petrol engine and introducing a more powerful car for its 2012 Polo R Cup championship.
London, May 7 (IANS) Hosts Great Britain have been handed out a tough draw in the men's water polo event for the 2012 London Olympics.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) So your friend told you about this tiny, hidden away shop in a busy market that sells well-known international branded clothes, shoes and accessories at dirt cheap prices? Beware. What is being offered could be a well imitated, fake product.
Srinagar, May 3 (IANS) Brazilian football coach Juan Marcos, who has been coaching Kashmiri players for several years, Thursday expressed happiness over the national award to Ashvin Kumar's documentary 'Inshallah Football' but added that his programme has been facing serious hardships in the Valley.
London, Apr 26 (ANI): A senior Sri-Lankan origin Buddhist monk in Britain has been accused of carrying out a string of sex attacks on two young girls aged below ten.
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): A German researcher has dispelled previous claims that Marco Polo never went to China.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Prince Harry and singer Mollie King are said to be falling for each other as they enjoy a blossoming friendship.
Oulton Park (Britain), April 4 (IANS) Indian saloon car racer Sailesh Bolisetti is all set to make his British GT series debut with the Lotus Sport UK team here this weekend.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Nancy Dell'Olio, who participated in the latest season of 'Strictly Come Dancing', has flown out to Jamaica to meet Prince Harry as he conducts his Caribbean tour.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Nancy Dell'Olio, who participated in the latest season of 'Strictly Come Dancing', has flown out to Jamaica to meet Prince Harry as he conducts his Caribbean tour.
London, Feb 22 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who claims to be embarrassed about her ample cleavage, has vowed to cover up in polo necks after showing off her curvy figure in a risque dress over the weekend.
London, Feb 16 (ANI)): The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly sent a pair of boxer shorts to her husband Prince William, who is in the Falkland Islands serving as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot, as Valentine's Day gift.
Wellington, Feb 2 (ANI): A man in US, who is facing trial for hitting a man with his car and killing him, has adopted his long-term girlfriend to protect his finances in the court case.
Wellington, Feb 2 (ANI): A man in US, who is facing trial for hitting a man with his car and killing him, has adopted his long-term girlfriend to protect his finances in the court case.
London, Dec 22 (ANI): Female members from Great Britain's team took out time from their schedule to pose for a charity calendar ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
London, Nov 1 (ANI): Shane Warne and fiancee Elizabeth Hurley seemed to be in perfect Halloween spirit, as they took their children trick-or-treating in Melbourne suburb of Brighton.
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Teen sensation Justin Bieber rented out a movie theatre at SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas in Winnipeg so that he and his girlfriend Selena Gomez could watch 'Real Steel' in private.
Srinagar, Oct.6 (ANI): Kashmiri Hindus burnt a huge effigy of the demon king Ravana at Srinagar's Polo Ground on Thursday.
Srinagar, Sep.15 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government organised a friendly polo match here on Wednesday with an aim to promote the sport in the state.
New York, Aug 10 (ANI): iPad cases made from the sweaters and pants once worn by convicted Ponzi scheme operator Bernie Madoff are attracting Wall Street bankers.
Rome, Aug 10 (ANI): Thirteenth century Italian world traveler Marco Polo might never have visited China, but is reported to have gathered his stories about the mysterious Orient from fellow traders and compiled them into a book, Italian archaeologists have claimed.
Washington, July 28 (ANI): Music producer Mark Ronson paid an emotional tribute to his late collaborator and pal Amy Winehouse at a festival in London.
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): In a recent film, Zindagi na Miligi Dobara, the Hermes bag was named Bagwati by Farhan Akhtar, deifying the exorbitantly priced bag.
Karachi/Islamabad, July 21 (ANI): The appointment of Hina Rabbani Khar as Pakistan's new foreign minister has evoked mixed responses in the country, with some saying that she will essentially be a figurehead, and others describing her as the rising star of Pakistan politics.
Drass, July 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that sports is a means to attract players of national and international fame, promote tourism, which would give an impetus to the economic activities and result in the development of the potential of the existing population.
New York, June 27 (ANI): A researcher had found evidence of refrigeration being used to preserve food in Ancient China.
Washington, June 18 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton will be served by the photogenic culinary artist Giada De Laurentiis, when they arrive at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club in California.
Peshawar, June 13(ANI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti has formally invited the newly-wed British royal couple, Prince William and Princess Kate, to witness the final of Shandur Polo scheduled for July 9, Provincial Sports Minister Syed Aqil Shah has said.
London, June 5 (ANI): Prince Wiliam and Kate Meddliton are heading for a trip to Los Angeles' legendary Skid Row next month, it has emerged.
Imphal, Mar 26 (ANI): Young boys from 18 different polo clubs across Manipur participated in the recently concluded 26th N. Hazari state level polo tournament to preserve and promote the sport among the youth in the region.
New Delhi, Feb.13 (ANI): The hallowed turf of the Jaipur Polo Grounds served up a grand Amity Polo Cup finale that was pulsating, captivating and energetic in the display of horse riding and polo stick wielding skills here on Sunday afternoon.
