Ganguly double cements Indias stay at the top Ganguly has achieved a clutch of milestones during his career at the top flight, spanning well over a decade. But a double century has always eluded him. On a bright Sunday, the Kolkatan set the record straight to guide India to an imposing 626 in their first innings. Pathan's maiden Test hundred too played a significant part in India gaining the upper hand.
Ganguly, a battler all the way In some distant corner, one man will feel truly vindicated. The much-maligned Greg Chappell can allow himself a quiet chuckle or three, because every international run flowing off Gangulys willow is a victory of sorts for the former Indian coach.
Thej Kumar gets GM norm The biggest achievement was that of reigning junior champion Abhijeet Gupta, who completed the technicalities for the Grandmaster title by touching the 2500 rating mark, a pre-requisite for the title along with the completion of norms. Eighteen-year-old Abhijeet from Bhilwara will be India's 17th GM.
BADMINTON / All-India meet
Amar shock for Kanetkar Karnataka lad V Amar scored a stunning 21-16, 16-21, 21-16 victory over Nikhil Kanetkar to make mens singles pre-quarterfinals in the third Canara Bank all-India National-ranking badminton tournament here on Sunday.
Karnataka’s Vinay Kumar (third from right) is being congratulated by team-mates after taking his 100th Ranji wicket against Saurashtra in Mysore on Sunday.DH photo/ Anantha Subramanyam K
The Centre’s proposal to introduce one year compulsory rural service for doctors has drawn the ire of medical students. Are the doctors justified in their stand ? What should the government do to make rural posting attractive?
Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send their views. Most of them opine that compulsory rural services can be introduced after improving the infrastructure and facilities in villages.
