From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.
Francesco Molinari was only half joking when he said his stunning British Open victory might make the headlines back home - as long Ferrari had not won the Grand Prix in Hockenheim.
'But I suppose that's why I can be quite proud... Going to the well again and delivering a performance like that was pleasing.'
Americans Michael Phelps and Brendan Hansen broke their own world records at the Pan Pacific Championships.
The next time the four-time world champion will get behind the wheel will be for first Friday practice at Melbourne's Albert Park on March 23.
Tiger Woods withstood a late challenge from Jim Furyk to secure his 50th career title at the Buick Open.
Australia took a 48-run lead on the back of some solid batting by Matt Renshaw and Shawn Marsh on Sunday. Statistical highlights on day two of the second cricket Test between India and Australia, in Bengaluru.
Interesting numbers from Day 1 of Bangalore Test.
Alan Shearer broke Newcastle United's goal-scoring record in a 2-0 home win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth.
'It's a great honour for me to represent my country and even after playing 10 years, I don't feel like I am entitled for anything here. You still have to work hard for every run that you score at the international level'
Chelsea have made a British record 32 million pounds ($56.28 million) bid for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
# Dhoni has registered 196 sixes in ODIs, setting an Indian record, bettering the 195 by Sachin Tendulkar. Statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Mohali on Sunday.
They beat Fiji 26-0 in a World Cup qualifying match at Suva, Fiji on Thursday.
The film has already grossed $26 million from 22 territories, including India.
'Normally, I'm very sure about what I look like on screen and what I portray on screen. But, with Savitri, I was not so confident,' Kajol tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.
Samresh Jung won gold and Vivek Singh bagged the silver in 10 m air pistol individual event
The two will clash for the third time this year at the Indian Wells semi-final
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, is likely to return on April 15 ahead of Congress' proposed Kisan rally in New Delhi on April 19 against the Land Acquisition Bill brought out by the Narendra Modi government.
Fernando Alonso put Renault on pole position for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Referring to the "rumours" doing the rounds "for weeks", Newsweek claimed that among those eyeing Rumsfeld's post was recently retired Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage.
The Indian golfing ace eclipsed Fred Couples and Craig Parry with an impressive four-under-par 68 on day 1 of the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Om Puri's friends remember him.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli combined to frustrate Australia for an entire session as India held the whip-hand at 215 for two at the close of a grinding opening day of the third Test in Melbourne on Wednesday.
India remains at the top with 8,401,253 passengers, a year on year growth of 14.3 per cent compared to 7,347,270 in 2012.
Will Sachin's record 35 Test centuries be eclipsed? Readers respond.
Will Sachin's record 35 Test centuries be eclipsed? Readers respond.
Will Sachin's record be eclipsed? Readers respond.
Chelsea have made a bid for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard but the European champions say they will turn it down.
Records tumbled in the transfer window as Premier League spending totalled 1.165 billion pounds ($1.54 billion), financial analyst Deloitte's Sports Business Group said on Thursday. The outlay represents a 34 percent rise on the previous highest in all windows of 870 million pounds set 12 months ago and means the overall spend by clubs in 2016-17 already represents a record for a single Premier League season.
The West Indies ace scored a brilliant 226 in the third Test against Australia to lift his career tally to 11,187 runs from 121 Tests, eclipsing the record of 11,174 held by Allan Border.
The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.
This was India's 50 victory in ODIs against New Zealand, against whom they have played 100 matches.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.
The final three races will decide whether Ferrari's Michael Schumacher, Williams' Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya or Raikkonen takes the F1 title.
