West Bengal
KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- This weekend of Indian Premier League (IPL) 20-20 tournament 2011 auction witnessed money raining down on the cricketers as the owners of the respective teams chose the best possible player for them.
SILIGURI - Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly said he is hopeful the recently announced Indian squad would win the forthcoming World Cup.
SILIGURI - Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday announced out-of-turn promotion and a cash award of Rs.10 lakh for Sushil Kumar, who Sunday became the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the World Championship.
HOWRAH - The poverty-stricken and unemployed youth living in Howrah's Bagdi Para slum area in West Bengal have found a way out through boxing to keep themselves away from a life of crime, drudgery and anonymity.
KOLKATA - German football legend Lothar Mathhaus unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy 2010 in Kolkata.