a break

Since i have to go on an 1 month trip, it will be tough to update this blog.
If anyone would like to contribute and inform, please email me at donkey.wise@gmail.com
i would update the blog and give credit.
Would generally require basic information and a link to the source.
Thanks:)

Cool ! This blog finds a mention :) Though the cause in itself is sufficient motivation, this sure encourages me more:)
The blog will be back on 1st April 2006. And do email your suggestions.

Chess - Hastings International Chess Congress

International Master Parimarjan Negi went down fighting against top seeded Grandmaster Vladimir Belov of Russia in the 10th and final round of the Master's section in the Hastings International Chess Congress at Hyde Park Sports Complex in Hastings, England.
Having got his maiden Grandmaster's norm after the nerve-wrecking penultimate round against GM Yuriy Kuzubov of Ukraine, the 12-year-old Negi was taken to task by the experienced Belov in the final round and the Russian eventually registered a smooth victory.
from rediff.com

Amritraj-Bopanna in Chennai Open final after winning 6-1, 3-6, 11-9 over second seeds Alexander Waske-Rainer Schuettler. Read more

Chess - Parimarjan Negi

Parimarjan Negi created history by becoming the youngest Indian to get a Grandmaster norm after drawing with GM Yuriy Kuzubov of Ukraine in the ninth and penultimate round of the Masters section in the Hastings International Chess Congress in England.
From Rediff.com

Tennis - Chennai Open Update

Prakash Amritraj and Rohan Bopanna advanced to the semi-finals at the Chennai Open doubles tournament when Paradorn Srichaphan, who was teaming with Radek Stepanek, pulled out because of a thigh injury on Friday.

The Indian challenge in the singles draw at Chennai Open ended with Rohan Bopanna going down3-6, 4-6 to fifth seed Gilles Muller of Luxemborg at the SDAT stadium on Thursday

Chess - Parimarjan Negi

Parimarjan Negi, just twelve, has become India's youngest International Master. Read more

Tennis - Chennai Open Update

Prakash Amritraj lost 6-3, 0-6, 4-6 to Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic

Pat Cash and Karan Rastogi lost to 2-6, 2-6 to Rainer Schuettler and Alexander Waske. Read more

Cricket - Asia Cup Update

Captain Mithali Raj led from the front with an unbeaten century as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 97 runs to retain the women's cricket Asia Cup

Tennis - Qatar Exxon Mobile Open

Bhupathi loses in first round with his new doubles partner, Wesley Moodie of South Africa 4-6, 4-6

Tennis - Chennai Open Update

Rohan Bopanna recorded a crushing win over world number 90 Cyril Saulnier of France in the first round of the ATP event at the SDAT tennis stadium on Tuesday.
The Indian qualifier triumphed 6-3, 6-3 to register his fourth straight victory at this year's edition of the tournament.

Tennis - Chennai Open Update

Leander Paes and new partner Martin Damm clawed back from the brink of defeat and beat Ashley Fisher and Justin Gimelstob 4-6, 7-6 (3), 10-3

Prakash Amritraj defeated Brazil's Ricardo Mello 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Chennai Open at the SDAT stadium in Chennai on Monday.

Rohan Bopanna qualified for the main draw with a 7-6, 6-4 win over US-based Rajeev Ram


National grasscourt champion Vishal Uppal crashed out in the first round on Monday, when he lost 3-6, 1-6 to Jiri Vanek

Cricket - Asia Cup Update

Women's Asia Cup, 2005-06, 6th One-Day International
Pakistan v India
National Stadium, Karachi2 January 2006 (50-over match)
Result: India won by 10 wickets
Points: India 6, Pakistan 0
for more

Cricket - Asia Cup Update

Women's Asia Cup, 2005-06,
5th One-Day International
India v Sri Lanka Karachi Gymkhana Ground
1 January 2006 (50-over match)
Result: India won by 10 wickets
Points: India 6, Sri Lanka 0
for more

Tennis - Men - Chennai Open

Chennai Open 2006 will be held at the Nungambakkam Tennis from January 2 - 8, 2006