Selectors must look for all-rounders:Gavaskar

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Till a well-wisher reminded Sunil Gavaskar that March 10 was actually a day for double celebrations, he'd forgotten that India's historic Test win in Port of Spain, back in 1971, had been on the very day as the World Championship of Cricket (WCC) success 14 years later, in 1985.

Germany have the edge

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: After 10 days of intense competition that featured 30 matches at the league stage in the Hero Honda World Cup hockey, defending champions Germany and Australia appear favourites to clash in the title round for the third successive time.

We just need to fire on the field,says Sourav

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: It was a shade after 11 pm on Wednesday that the Sourav Ganguly-captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) returned to the Trident Bandra-Kurla after over three hours of practice in Navi Mumbai.

Pakistan not to take part in boxing meet

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: Pakistan have joined Australia, Canada and Ghana in pulling out of the fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championships starting here on Thursday.

Ban awaits Edmilson

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: After conceding nine goals in the last two I-League matches, Chirag United are in for more trouble as their key striker, Brazilian Edmilson, could find himself suspended for four to six matches.

Usain,Serena are best

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award Wednesday and American tennis player Serena Williams won the women's prize in Abu Dhabi.

Pune FC hold Mohun Bagan

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: Mohun Bagan were held goalless by Pune FC in a 15th round I-League encounter at the Howrah Stadium on Wednesday. The result meant that the Pune side maintained their unbeaten run in the second phase of the league and for Bagan, a golden opportunity to climb higher (and nearer to leaders De [...]

EB buried at home

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: It was supposed to be East Bengal's home match and at the end of their AFC Cup Group D tie against Al Ittihad of Syria, at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday, all that one can infer is that they were buried alive at 'home'.

Didn't play that bad:De Ridder

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: East Bengal coach Phillippe de Ridder accepted that his defenders were at fault in their AFC Cup match against Syria's Al Ittihad Wednesday.

Zaheer:Want to play all ties

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: The over-specific two-and-a-half minute strategic breaks for the batting as well as the fielding sides in the third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 12, would be interesting to watch, feels India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan.

Sign for a noble cause

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar's autographed ticket to watch IPL action on the big screens of theatres across the country was auctioned and fetched Rs 11 lakh here Wednesday.

Ray for IPL window

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Bangalore: The Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Ray Jennings has called for a window for the IPL, saying that missing players due to international matches makes it tougher to build team spirit.

WI reach 245/9

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Kingstown: Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit 58 to take the West Indies to 245 for nine against Zimbabwe in the third one-day International here Wednesday.

Schedule change

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced a change to the match schedule for the 2010 edition.

We're spoilt for choice:Kumar

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mohali: Injury worries before their opener against the Delhi DareDevils, in the third edition of the Indian Premier League, on Saturday, notwithstanding, the Kings XI Punjab captain Kumar Sangakkara Wednesday said his side had a "great mix" of international and domestic players and was "spoilt for c [...]

Pending pensionary benefits cleared

No advisory was issued to Indians in Afghanistan,says Ministry

Judge holds meeting yet again

Why not quota in Upper House too,asks Mamata

Face-off over suspension of MPs

Implementation will take over two years:Moily

European hegemony to the fore

PCB bans Younus and Yousuf

Court wants report today on Nalini's plea

Hold elections or face suspension

Devices that take one's breath away

Underground parking:status quo ordered

‘Toddler was accidentally knocked down'

Professor Larry Pinkham,journalism educator,passes away

Now cancerous mouth will replace pictures of scorpion,diseased lung

We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan,Karzai says

11.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00)
Afghanistan does not want a proxy war between Pakistan and India or anybody else fought on its soil, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said.

Gujarat riots ghost comes back to haunt Modi

11.03.2010 - 15:32 (GMT+01:00)
Narendra Modi has been summoned by SIT to appear for questioning in post-Godhra riots.

Guj riots ghost comes back to haunt Modi

11.03.2010 - 14:32 (GMT+01:00)
Modi has been summoned by SIT to appear before it on March 21 for questioning in post-Godhra riots.

Govt bans FTV for 9 days for showing women topless

11.03.2010 - 14:32 (GMT+01:00)
Govt has banned Fashion TV for nine days after finding a program it aired offended good taste and decency by showing women partially nude.

Switzerland ready to help India on black money issue

11.03.2010 - 13:02 (GMT+01:00)
Switzerland has changed its attitude on tax havens and is ready to give assistance to India on the issue of black money stashed in its banks.

Hillary gets certification power on Indo-US nuke deal

11.03.2010 - 13:02 (GMT+01:00)
Indo-US civilian N-deal was initiated by PM Manmohan Singh and then US President George W Bush in 2005.

Govt to consult all before bringing Women's Bill in LS

11.03.2010 - 11:32 (GMT+01:00)
The govt has announced that the Women's bill would be brought in the LS only after consultations with all sections.

Centre ready for all-party meet to discuss Women's Bill

11.03.2010 - 10:32 (GMT+01:00)
Pranab Mukherjee said Govt was open to consultations with political parties to narrow down divergent views.

BJP asks dissenters to toe party line

11.03.2010 - 10:32 (GMT+01:00)
BJP decided to crack on the dissenters by issuing a whip to them to back the Women's Reservation Bill.

Major fire engulfs central London office block

11.03.2010 - 10:32 (GMT+01:00)
More than 100 firefighters are tackling a major fire that started in a restaurant and office block in central London.

No plan to kill Buddha in 2008:Deepak

11.03.2010 - 10:32 (GMT+01:00)
Arrested naxalite Deepak has said that Maoists did not intend to kill the WB CM when they ambushed his convoy in 2008.

UN launches independent review of climate panel

11.03.2010 - 10:32 (GMT+01:00)
United Nations launched an independent review of IPCC, which has come under much criticism in the recent months.

Uproar in Parliament over Women's Bill; House adjourned twice

11.03.2010 - 09:03 (GMT+01:00)
Both the houses of Parliament witnessed a uproar over Women's reservation bill on Thursday.

US worried over LeT triggering Indo-Pak war

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
A top US official has raised concerns over the possibility of a war between India and Pak triggered by Lashkar.

US court rejects Rana's bail plea; fears he may flee

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
the bail plea of terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, accused of plotting terror attacks in India at the behest of LeT has been turned down by a US court.

Two Australians held for attacking crippled Canadian

11.03.2010 - 20:59 (GMT+01:00)
Two Australian teenagers have been arrested on charges of brutally assaulting a wheelchair-bound Canadian tourist with a metal bar in Sydney, an attack reminiscent of the spate of incidents against Indians here.

Four arrested with heroin worth Rs 1 crore

11.03.2010 - 18:48 (GMT+01:00)
Four persons were arrested and heroin worth Rs 1 crore in the international market was recovered them in Aligarh on Thursday, home department sources said.

US condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan

11.03.2010 - 11:06 (GMT+01:00)
The US has condemned the terrorist attack at the office of an American non-governmental organisation in North West Frontier Province of Pakistan that killed six aid workers.

Myanmar lets Suu Kyi's party reopen regional offices

11.03.2010 - 07:59 (GMT+01:00)
Myanmar's military government has allowed the party of detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to reopen regional branch offices that have been closed since May 2003, a party spokesman said on Thursday.

Seafarers unions warn of not sailing to Gulf of Aden

11.03.2010 - 07:31 (GMT+01:00)
Having faced numerous pirate attacks in the recent past, seafarers from India and other Asian countries have warned that they would not sail to the Gulf of Aden and Somalia, unless the threat of piracy was contained soon.

'The Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim is dead

11.03.2010 - 06:44 (GMT+01:00)
"The Lost Boys" star Corey Haim was found dead on Wednesday at his apartment in the Oakwood area of Los Angeles after a suspected accidental drug overdose. He was 38.

Gunmen storm US charity in Pak killing six aid workers

11.03.2010 - 01:16 (GMT+01:00)
Militants armed with guns and grenades stormed the offices of a US-based Christian charity in Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six aid workers in an attack blamed on Islamist rebels.

12 killed in US drone strikes in Pak

11.03.2010 - 01:11 (GMT+01:00)
Two suspected US drone attacks on Wednesday in Pakistan's restive tribal region near the Afghan border killed at least 12 people, intelligence officials said.

No interim relief for Lt Gen Rath in Sukna land scam

10.03.2010 - 23:06 (GMT+01:00)
The Armed Forces Tribunal on Wednesday rejected the interim relief plea of Lt Gen PK Rath in the multi-million-rupee Sukna land scam.

Mohsina Kidwai elected chairperson of Haj committee

10.03.2010 - 22:47 (GMT+01:00)
Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai was on Wednesday elected chairperson of the Haj Committee of India, a government panel that makes arrangements for the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.

Four Indians die in Malaysia shophouse fire

10.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00)
Four Indians were killed in a fire that gutted a shophouse in Malaysia Wednesday, an official said. The fire broke out in the shophouse located in Jalan Pasar, Masai, near Johor Baru.

Head of Egypt's al-Azhar dies in Saudi Arabia:TV

10.03.2010 - 14:35 (GMT+01:00)
Egyptian religious leader Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, the head of al Azhar, has died on a visit to Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera television reported on Wednesday, quoting its correspondent.

Four Pakistani Taliban members arrested in Lahore

10.03.2010 - 14:12 (GMT+01:00)
Four members of Pakistani Taliban militant group have been arrested here in connection with Monday's suicide car bomb attack on a special investigation unit that killed 14 people.

'Jihad Jane' charged with plotting terror in South Asia

10.03.2010 - 10:29 (GMT+01:00)
An American woman, nicknamed as "Jihad Jane" and "Fatima LaRose," has been indicted for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists to wage violent jihad in South Asia and Europe.

Morocco storms leave at least 10 dead:officials

10.03.2010 - 10:22 (GMT+01:00)
At least 10 people have been killed in storms that have triggered flooding and landsides in Morocco, local officials and media reports said.

Three strong quakes shake Chile

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Three strong quakes shook Chile Thursday, just minutes before the start of the inaugural ceremony of incoming President Sebastian Pinera.

Democrats,White House close in on health bill

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
House Democratic leaders on Thursday worked to rally their rank-and-file members around last-minute agreements on insurance taxes and prescription drug coverage that could move President Barack

Second union at American seeks step toward strike

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
The union representing mechanics and other ground workers at American Airlines is asking federal officials to let them take a big step closer toward a possible strike against the nation's

Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habit online

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Cathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she'll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the winner cross the finish

More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile on Thursday as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher

Chhattisgarh assembly panel to probe child selling case

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Amid a heated debate in the Chhattisgarh assembly Thursday, Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik ruled that a house committee will probe into a TV sting expose of alleged sale of a minor by an orphanage centre based on outskirts of capital Raipur.

Texas company,Kroger in legal fight

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
A Dallas area company charges that Kroger Co. is ripping off its technology and methods in the grocery chain's popular gasoline discount rewards program.

Haiti:Kidnappers release 2 European aid workers

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Kidnappers have freed two Swiss women snatched off the streets of Haiti's capital and held for five days, officials said Thursday.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi denounces new election laws

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said she is surprised but undaunted at the military government's new election laws that will bar her from running for office or even voting in

APNewsBreak:ACLU sues private prison company

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Idaho prison officials and a major private prison company for more than $155 million over high levels of inmate violence at the Idaho Correctional Center.

Religious hatred,poverty behind Nigeria violence

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Christians and Muslims once shared their lives together in Nigeria's fertile central belt, buying each other's goods in mixed neighborhoods and cultivating each other's farms across a sun-baked

Democrats,White House close in on health bill

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
House Democratic leaders Thursday walked their rank-and-file members through last-minute agreements that could move President Barack Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system a step

Summary Box:Jobless claims drop for second week

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
: New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 462,000, nearly matching analysts' estimates. It was the second straight drop.

Islamic clerics oppose women's reservation

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Not only certain political parties, but even some influential Islamic scholars and clerics are strongly opposed to the women's reservation bill.

BSP plans Lucknow rally,court asks for arrangements

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court Thursday summoned senior officials of the Uttar Pradesh government with an action plan for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) March 15 rally in the state capital.

Modi to cooperate with process of law:Guj govt

11.03.2010 - 17:58 (GMT+01:00)
Gujarat CM will appear before Special Investigation Team on March 21.

Obama names Hillary Clinton authority for India n-deal

11.03.2010 - 17:12 (GMT+01:00)
India and US signed the civil nuclear cooperation deal in 2008.

Modi to be questioned in 2002 riots case

11.03.2010 - 13:02 (GMT+01:00)
Setback for Gujarat Chief Minister; embarrassment for his party.

Cops didn't let us meet George Fernandes':Brothers

11.03.2010 - 15:33 (GMT+01:00)
The socialist leader is living with his "estranged" wife Leila Kabir.

Hockey WC:Pak finish last; team,selectors sacked

11.03.2010 - 15:04 (GMT+01:00)
Pakistan finished last in the World Cup, their worst-ever WC performance.

We want FIR against Modi:slain MP's son - 'Enough proof against Modi'

11.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
More than 40 Muslim residents of Gulberg Society were killed on Feb 2002.

Docs prolonging Raju's treatment to delay trial:CBI

11.03.2010 - 13:42 (GMT+01:00)
Raju is undergoing treatment at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences.

Aamir Khan to meet James Cameron

11.03.2010 - 15:33 (GMT+01:00)
The two stalwarts will discuss filmmaking

Modi to be questioned in Gujarat riots case

11.03.2010 - 13:02 (GMT+01:00)
Setback for Gujarat Chief Minister; embarrassment for his party.

View chat:With Hitesh Oberoi,COO,Naukri.com

10.03.2010 - 19:29 (GMT+01:00)
India is set to create close to a million new jobs in 2010-2011.

The Gamechangers:Fake I*L Player is back to stir up T20

10.03.2010 - 23:56 (GMT+01:00)
After stumping world cricket, Fake I*L Player is back, this time as an author.

India 'close friend' but Pak 'conjoined twin':Afghanistan

11.03.2010 - 11:56 (GMT+01:00)
Afghan President said this during his two-day visit to Pakistan.

Chat Now:With Hitesh Oberoi,COO,Naukri.com - View chat

10.03.2010 - 19:29 (GMT+01:00)
India is set to create close to a million new jobs in 2010-2011.

Govt bans FTV for 10 days,says it showed nudity

11.03.2010 - 08:39 (GMT+01:00)
Visuals obscene, denigrate women: I&B Ministry.

Former UP MLA admits helping terror suspects

11.03.2010 - 07:26 (GMT+01:00)
Former Azmagarh MLA Abdus Salaam says he knows one of the suspects.

Pattinson to auction movie costumes for charity

Mattel Brings Mad Men Into Barbie’s World:No Drinking or Smoking

US envoy inaugurates international food festival in Delhi

Anna Nicole Smith’s life now in an opera!

Zakia Jaffri’s charges against Modi

Maoist leader surrenders in Orissa

Fresh earthquake shakes Chile (Lead)

Opera on ‘Anna Nicole’ to premiere next year

BJP opposes job quotas on religious grounds

Pakistan hockey squad steps down after World Cup debacle

Germany outplay England,stay on course for a hat-trick of title(Lead)

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Orissa plans ministry for smaller enterprises

Centre constitute a committee to study cost of working capital

Two strong aftershock earthquakes rock Chile

Govt ready for all-party meet on Women`s Reservation Bill!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
The UPA government on Thursday made it clear that it is not against convening an all-party meet to discuss the Women`s Reservation Bill.

RS adjourned twice as BJP,AIADMK,Left create uproar!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
Opposition BJP, AIADMK and Left parties on Thursady came together in the Rajya Sabha to demand revocation of suspension of seven members.

US court rejects Rana`s bail plea; fears he may flee!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
A US court on Thursday again turned down the bail plea of terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, accused of plotting terror attacks in India at the behest of LeT.

Five months after his murder in Oz,Indian`s body cremated!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
After months of waiting, the body of a 33-year-old Indian businessman which was found dumped near New South Wales border last October, has beencremated by his family here at a memorial ceremony.

India gives USD 5mn for Chile quake relief !

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
India has announced a cash contribution of $5 million for relief and rehabilitation in Chile in a show of solidarity with the people of the earthquake-hit country.

N India has greatest needs and most difficult challenges:Bill Gates!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
Bill Gates, engaged in a large number of social projects in India, has told US lawmakers that the northern parts of the south Asian country face difficultchallenges.

BJP to issue `whip` in favour of Bill!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
BJP has decided to crack on the dissenters by issuing a whip to its members to support the Women`s Bill.

Ambani,Mittal in World`s Top 10 rich list!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
A total of 49 Indians, including Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi Mittal, have made it to Forbes rich list.

Rajiv`s assassin Nalini to be released'!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
The Madras HC will decide on the plea for premature release by Rajiv Gandhi`s killer Nalini Sreeharan.

Sonia makes light of Trinamool member`s concern over Bill!

11.03.2010 - 13:45 (GMT+01:00)
"Then we will have reservation for men," Congress President Sonia Gandhi said in lighter vein on Wednesday when a Trinamool Congress leader contended that men would be marginalised if the Women`s Reservation Bill was implemented.

Mamata meets Sonia,explains TC`s absention from voting!

11.03.2010 - 01:28 (GMT+01:00)
A day after Trinamool Congressabstained from voting on women`s reservation bill in RajyaSabha, party supremo Mamata Banerjee tonight met CongressPresident Sonia Gandhi and explained her party`s stand.

One more arrested in Ramnarayan Gupta fake encounter case!

11.03.2010 - 01:28 (GMT+01:00)
A man was on Wednesday arrested fromGujarat in connection with the alleged fake encounter ofRamnarayan Gupta, a suspected aide of gangster Chhota Rajan,police said.

Coast Guard apprehends Lankan boat off Indian waters!

11.03.2010 - 01:28 (GMT+01:00)
A Sri Lankan boat has beenapprehended by the Coast Guard off Tamil Nadu and AndhraPradesh coast for violating the Indian Exclusive EconomicZone, as part of an anti-poaching operation involving shipsand aircraft.

Banking and finance largest recruiter at IIMB!

11.03.2010 - 01:28 (GMT+01:00)
IIMB has achieved 100 per cent placement for itsbatch of 270 students this year within five days, with thehighest number of offers being made by the financial sectorfollowed by the consulting sector.

Mamata not obeying Govt discipline:Cong MP in RS!

11.03.2010 - 01:28 (GMT+01:00)
Apparently stung by a Congressmember`s remarks in the Rajya Sabha that some ministers were "not obeying" discipline of the government, Mamata Banerjee today left the House briefly when discussion on the Railway Budget was on.

EXCLUSIVE - Drugmakers agree landmark vaccines deal for poor

11.03.2010 - 17:15 (GMT+01:00)
LONDON (Reuters) - Several drug firms have agreed a landmark deal to supply up to 200 million doses a year of cut-price pneumococcal vaccines to developing nations, according to the global immunisation alliance that is overseeing the deal.

Hockey - Germany thrash England to reach World Cup final

11.03.2010 - 16:46 (GMT+01:00)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Olympic champions Germany thrashed England 4-1 in the semi-finals of the men's hockey World Cup on Thursday to stay on course for a third successive title.

Russia's Alrosa eyes $1 bln diamond sales to India

11.03.2010 - 16:49 (GMT+01:00)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian state diamond monopoly Alrosa plans to supply about $1 billion worth of unpolished stones to India this year, enough to generate almost a third of its total revenues, an Alrosa spokesman said on Thursday.

Pakistan sack hockey coach and manager after World Cup woe

11.03.2010 - 16:35 (GMT+01:00)
KARACHI (Reuters) - The Pakistan Hockey Federation has sacked the coach, manager and selection committee after the national side finished last in the 12-team World Cup in India.

Sri Lanka to try former army chief next week

11.03.2010 - 14:05 (GMT+01:00)
COLOMBO (Reuters) - The court martial of defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka will begin next week on charges of engaging in politics while army chief and procurement malpractices, officials said on Thursday.

Russia may invite ONGC to energy projects - govt

11.03.2010 - 13:38 (GMT+01:00)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is considering inviting India's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp to develop oil and gas fields in Russia, the government said on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to India.

PCB chief defends punishment of top players

11.03.2010 - 13:04 (GMT+01:00)
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ejaz Butt defended the punishments imposed on seven top players, saying strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national side.

We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan,Karzai says

11.03.2010 - 12:00 (GMT+01:00)
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Afghanistan does not want a proxy war between Pakistan and India or anybody else fought on its soil, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Thursday during a visit to Pakistan.

The name's Schumacher,Michael Schumacher

11.03.2010 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
MANAMA (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton may dream about being cast in the role of James Bond, but seven-times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said on Thursday the role was already his.

Myanmar junta annuls election held 20 years ago

11.03.2010 - 10:23 (GMT+01:00)
YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar's military government on Thursday officially annulled the results of the country's 1990 general election, a poll it chose to ignore at the time when the main opposition party won by a landslide.

Food price index up 17.81 pct y/y on Feb 27 - govt

11.03.2010 - 07:39 (GMT+01:00)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The food price index rose 17.81 percent in the 12 months to Feb. 27, while the fuel price index was up 11.38 percent, the government said on Thursday.

RBI says FY11 borrowing not seen as huge challenge

11.03.2010 - 07:31 (GMT+01:00)
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The record government borrowing for the fiscal year starting April 1 is unlikely to be a huge challenge, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn said on Thursday.

Angry China blasts Dalai Lama's latest speech

11.03.2010 - 04:33 (GMT+01:00)
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese officials have reacted with anger to a speech by exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in which he said Buddhists were living in prison-like conditions and expressed sympathy with the people of Xinjiang.

India to revamp mining laws,attract foreign miners

11.03.2010 - 03:10 (GMT+01:00)
TORONTO (Reuters) - India is in the process of revamping its mining laws in a bid to attract more foreign mining and exploration companies to invest in its domestic mining sector, said a Indian top policymaker on Tuesday.

World's mega-rich adding wealth,Carlos Slim No. 1

11.03.2010 - 01:08 (GMT+01:00)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot, as the wealth of the world's billionaires grew by 50 percent over the last year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

Bosses cash in on stock surge

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta, March 10: Corporate honchos are making good use of the post-budget rebound in the stock markets.

Steel prices to head north

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 10: A rising demand and an increase in the prices of raw materials are expected to make steel costlier, said industry officials.

Quiet start to NMDC follow-on offer

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai, March 10: The follow-on public offer of NMDC Ltd, India's largest mining company, got off to a tepid start today with the issue garnering a subscription of just over 17 per cent. Most of the bids came in at the lower end of the price band.

Deficit demon haunts tea

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta, March 10: The tea industry is set to see a shortage this year, which is expected to push up prices.

Destination Chicago for key NSE index

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai, March 10: The Nifty 50 ' the benchmark index of the National Stock Exchange ' is going to Chicago.

Thermax deal with US firm

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai, March 10: Thermax Ltd ' the Rs 3,300-crore energy and environment solutions provider ' has joined hands with US-based Babcock and Wilcox Power Generation Group to manufacture and supply supercritical boilers in India.

Sony to launch 3D TV in July

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta, March 10: Sony plans to launch 3D television sets in India by July.

Govt for realistic oil pricing

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 10: The oil ministry today said the pricing of petroleum products should be realistic, paving the way for the implementation of the Kirit Parikh committee recommendations.

Divestment roster for next fiscal by April

10.03.2010 - 23:02 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 10: The government plans to divest stakes in around 15 firms next fiscal to meet the budget's selloff target of Rs 40,000 crore.

Market cop turns heat on Tayals

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai, March 9: The Tayals – promoters of the Bank of Rajasthan and no strangers to controversy – are in trouble once again.

SAIL selloff gathers pace

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 9: The steel ministry will start the process of getting cabinet clearance for Steel Authority of India Limited's follow-on public offer this week.

Costly crude puts strain on fuel price

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 9: Fuel prices should be raised if global crude prices, which are around $80 per barrel, continue their upward trend, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, said.

Jindals stick to Bolivia plan

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta, March 9: Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) said it was committed to developing Bolivia's El Mutun iron ore mine and setting up a steel plant in that country, amid reports of the Bolivian government being unhappy with the company.

Ford rolls out small car Figo

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi, March 9: US car major Ford today entered India's small car market with the Figo and said it planned to introduce one car every 12-18 months across various segments.

UK firm taste for tea boutique

09.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta, March 9: Newby Teas Ltd ' the UK-based premium tea company ' which entered the estimated Rs 7,500-crore Indian branded tea market in February, plans to open a boutique soon.

Ramky bags Rs. 1,054 crore projects

VSP sales cross Rs. 9,000 crore

Man Industries bags Kuwait order

Diamond Power completes expansion

India,Sri Lanka sign $67.4 m Line of Credit

China's exports grow at 46 % in February

SAIL to raise capacity to 26 mt

Base lending rate to take effect from July 1

Thermax-Babcock venture to make supercritical boilers

Supertech's huge outlay on housing projects

Markets in consolidation mode

Siva Group to invest $22m in Norwegian firm

FDI declines in January

NSE ties up with Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Exchange Rates

Indian workforce most mobile in world:Survey

11.03.2010 - 15:36 (GMT+01:00)
Indian employees are most eager in the world to change jobs in the next six months, a survey by global HR service provider Ma Foi Randstad said.

CBI charges NIMS doctors for prolonging Raju's treatment

11.03.2010 - 13:43 (GMT+01:00)
CBI, probing the multi-crore financial fraud in Satyam Computers, today alleged doctors were prolonging the treatment of the company's former chairman B Ramalinga Raju only to delay the trial in the case.

Govt borrowing likely to be smooth:RBI

11.03.2010 - 12:40 (GMT+01:00)
The Reserve Bank today said the government borrowing for the next fiscal is unlikely to pose any major challenge to it, provided it remains within the budgeted target.

MSMEs contribution to GDP to rise to 10 pc:Fin Secy

11.03.2010 - 12:33 (GMT+01:00)
The finance ministry said the micro, small and medium enterprises are expected to raise their contribution to GDP to 10% soon from the current level of eight per cent.

Sensex gains 70 pts in volatile trade

11.03.2010 - 12:26 (GMT+01:00)
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex rose for the second day today gaining 70 points on selective buying in heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Infosys by funds amid easing inflation worries.

Food inflation slips to 17.81%,fuel prices rise

11.03.2010 - 08:22 (GMT+01:00)
Food inflation dropped to 17.81 per cent towards the end of February, but fuel inflation shot up due to a hike in excise and customs duty in the Budget.

Sensex falls by 38 points in early trade

11.03.2010 - 05:39 (GMT+01:00)
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex shed over 38 points in early trade today as investors sold stocks to book profits at existing levels amid a mixed trend on other Asian bourses.

Rupee falls by 7 paise against dollar in early trade

11.03.2010 - 05:34 (GMT+01:00)
The Indian rupee depreciated by 7 paise against the dollar in early trade today following fresh capital outflows by foreign funds amid the US currency's gains overseas.

Mukesh Ambani,Lakshmi Mittal among world's top ten billionaires:Forbes

11.03.2010 - 04:36 (GMT+01:00)
Mukesh Ambani and Lakshmi Mittal figured among world's top ten billionaires as Mexican tycoon Carlo Slim Helu beat Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the wealthiest person on earth.

Aditya Birla Retail to rope in investor

10.03.2010 - 20:00 (GMT+01:00)
Kumar Mangalam Birla's retail venture, Aditya Birla Retail, is reportedly open to roping in a financial investor to fund its expansion plans.

P&G ups pack size of Tide Naturals by 25%

10.03.2010 - 19:58 (GMT+01:00)
The scramble for garnering more volumes in laundry continues. Procter & Gamble India (P&G) has increased the grammage of its Tide Naturals detergent by 25%.

Infosys sees increase in outsourcing

10.03.2010 - 19:56 (GMT+01:00)
IT major, Infosys Technologies, has witnessed an increase in outsourcing deals as all major markets are back on the recovery track, a top company official said.

Tata says goodbye to Residency for Vivanta

10.03.2010 - 19:53 (GMT+01:00)
Indian Hotels Co (IHCL), the hospitality arm of Tata group, is planning to do away with its Residency luxury brand.

Letter to ministry:SC pulls up S Tel

10.03.2010 - 19:50 (GMT+01:00)
The communication ministry's alleged pressure tactics to soften up S Tel, a joint venture between Chennai-based Shiva Group and Bahrain Telecom, to give up its demand for 2G mobile phone service licences in 16 telecom circles did not go down well with the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Opt for short-term debt mutual funds:Experts

10.03.2010 - 19:46 (GMT+01:00)
Go short. That is the advice investment experts are giving debt mutual fund investors these days.

BMW 2009 profit falls 36% to $286 million

11.03.2010 - 12:35 (GMT+01:00)
German carmaker BMW AG said Thursday its 2009 net income fell 36% to euro210 million ($286 million) because of lower demand for its cars and motorcycles during the economic downturn as well as a higher tax rate.

HSBC Swiss branch data theft affects 24,000 clients

11.03.2010 - 11:19 (GMT+01:00)
Some 24,000 customers may have been affected by the theft of data from a Swiss branch of banking giant HSBC three years ago, Alexandre Zeller, chief executive of HSBC Private Bank, said.

Toyota to recruit 1,200 employees in FY 2010

11.03.2010 - 07:58 (GMT+01:00)
Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to recruit 1,200 people for the 2010 business year starting in April, but will not hire clerical staff due to uncertain economic conditions.

Telecom magnate Carlos Slim is 'world's richest' person:Forbes

11.03.2010 - 02:24 (GMT+01:00)
Mexico's Carlos Slim, the son of an immigrant shopkeeper who amassed a $53.5 billion fortune and bought a major stake in the New York Times, became the first person from a developing nation to be named the world's richest person.

Talks to avert BA cabin crew strike break down:Trade Union Congress

10.03.2010 - 21:09 (GMT+01:00)
Talks between British Airways and labour unions aimed at averting a strike by the airline's cabin crew have broken down, the Trades Union Congress said on Wednesday.

US budget deficit hits record high in February

10.03.2010 - 20:28 (GMT+01:00)
The US government registered a record budget deficit in February, the 17th consecutive month of running in the red, the Treasury said on Wednesday.

Iceland unemployment up sharply:Data

10.03.2010 - 14:51 (GMT+01:00)
Iceland's unemployment rate jumped to 9.3 percent of the work force in February from 9.0 percent in January, official figures showed on Wednesday.

Samsung,Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this week

09.03.2010 - 18:10 (GMT+01:00)
Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in US stores this week, inaugurating what TV makers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room.

Won't mop up gold or ditch US bonds:China

09.03.2010 - 12:54 (GMT+01:00)
China on Tuesday said it was not planning a mopping up operation in the international gold market as some bullion experts had been speculating for some time.

AIG to sell ALICO to MetLife for $15.5 billion

08.03.2010 - 21:44 (GMT+01:00)
American International Group (AIG) will sell one of its subsidiaries to MetLife, making it the second divestment to be announced by the bailed-out insurer this month.

'Rise in yuan's exchange rate will be gradual'

08.03.2010 - 21:40 (GMT+01:00)
Any rise in the yuan's exchange rate will be gradual, China's trade chief said on Monday in comments that underline the competing interests at the heart of Chinese policy-making.

US regulators close banks in Illinois and Maryland

06.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
US bank regulators closed Bank of Illinois of Normal, Illinois and Waterfield Bank of Germantown, Maryland on Friday as deteriorating loans continued taking a toll on financial institutions.

US sheds 36,000 jobs in Feb; unemployment rate at 9.7%

05.03.2010 - 16:03 (GMT+01:00)
The unemployment rate in the US remained unchanged at 9.7 per cent in February, which is lower than expected, indicating that the labour market is slowly stabilising.

Icelandic economy officially shrinks 6.5% in 2009

05.03.2010 - 13:08 (GMT+01:00)
The crisis-stricken Icelandic economy shrank by a record 6.5 percent in 2009, having grown by 1.0 percent in 2008 and 6.0 percent in 2007, official data showed on Friday.

US stocks finish flat as Obama pushes regulation

04.03.2010 - 00:30 (GMT+01:00)
US stocks ended little changed on Wednesday as worries about bank regulation and a setback for drug company Pfizer offset signs of improvement in the labor market and services sector.

NMDC offer gets lift from state investors:Sources

11.03.2010 - 16:40 (GMT+01:00)
State iron ore miner NMDC saw the institutional order book fully covered on the second day of its share offering worth up to $2.6 billion, thanks to big orders from two state-run financial groups, sources said.

Sarkozy asks Bruni to end holiday with lover

11.03.2010 - 15:23 (GMT+01:00)
Miffed at the rumours of her reported extra-marital affair, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is said to have asked his wife Carla Bruni to cut short her holiday in Thailand with her alleged lover, a British newspaper reported on Thursday.

IPL commences tomorrow

11.03.2010 - 15:09 (GMT+01:00)
Heavy security arrangements have been made in the vicinity of D Y Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai where the opening ceremony of the IPL Season 3 will be hosted and first T-20 match would be played tomorrow, police said.

13 Indians held for working illegally in UK

11.03.2010 - 11:02 (GMT+01:00)
Thirteen Indian citizens are among 14 people arrested during raids by immigration officers at a freight warehouse in Heathrow and at residences for working illegally in Britain.

Max India allots 60 lakh shares to Goldman

11.03.2010 - 15:47 (GMT+01:00)
Diversified group Max India today said it has alloted 60.19 lakh debentures to Goldman Sachs Capital Partners for Rs 521.9 crore.

Government bans Fashion TV for 9 days

11.03.2010 - 10:43 (GMT+01:00)
FTV, an international channel based in Vienna, could not be immediately reached for comment.

NMDC share sale 79% covered on 2nd day

11.03.2010 - 13:27 (GMT+01:00)
A share sale in India's top iron ore miner NMDC saw interest reviving on the second day of book building, with bids for 79 percent of the shares on offer.

Sonia named as 'Women of the Decade'

11.03.2010 - 12:05 (GMT+01:00)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been named as the 'Women of the Decade' in an online survey conducted by leading Malayalam daily, the Mathrubhumi's women's online site on the occasion of the world's women day.

New listing Man Infra ends at 37.7% premium

11.03.2010 - 12:11 (GMT+01:00)
Shares of Man Infraconstruction Ltd ended on Thursday’s session at Rs 347 on the NSE, a premium of Rs 95 or 37.70 per cent to the issue price of Rs 252.

Big B to be Kerala brand ambassador

11.03.2010 - 10:41 (GMT+01:00)
Amitabh Bachchan has accepted Kerala's request to become the state's brand ambassador to promote tourism, state Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said Thursday.

13 Indians held for working illegally in UK

11.03.2010 - 10:39 (GMT+01:00)
Thirteen Indian citizens are among 14 people arrested during raids by immigration officers at a freight warehouse in Heathrow and at residences for working illegally in Britain.

IL&FS Transportation IPO raises Rs 126 cr

11.03.2010 - 10:49 (GMT+01:00)
IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd today said it has raised about Rs 126 crore from some anchor investors under its initial public offer which opened today.

LIC sells 5.9% stake in Tilaknagar Ind

11.03.2010 - 08:28 (GMT+01:00)
State-run Life Insurance Corp has sold about 1.9 million shares, or 5.9 percent stake, in Tilaknagar Industries Ltd at 100.5 rupees a share, according to a filing by Tilaknagar to the BSE on Thursday.

Dewan Housing founders buy shares

11.03.2010 - 08:27 (GMT+01:00)
Mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd said on Thursday founder Kapil Wadhawan has bought 3.1 million shares, 3.77 percent of equity, in the company from Rakesh Kumar Wadhawan and Anu Wadhawan via inter-se transfer on the NSE.

IL&FS Transportation issues 4.88 mn shares

11.03.2010 - 08:20 (GMT+01:00)
IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd said on Thursday it has issued 4.88 million shares to anchor investors at 258 rupees each.

Indian ADRs gain $8 bn in a week

07.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00)
Indian stocks trading on American bourses together added $8 bn to their mkt capitalisation.

Inflation series with new base yr from May 14

07.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00)
The Inflation series, with 2004-05 as the base year, will have 250 new items.

Nissan to review Pixo sourcing deal with Suzuki

07.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00)
Nissan will review its contract to source small car Pixo from Suzuki after 2013.

RBI panel for easy credit to MSMEs

07.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00)
A Reserve Bank of India panel has recommended that the limit for collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises sector to be increased from the present level of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and make it mandatory for banks to abide by it.

Doha Bank in race for India foray

07.03.2010 - 14:34 (GMT+01:00)
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee's call for new banking licences in Budget 2010-11 seems to have enthused many foreign players as well. West Asia's key money lender and Qatar's third largest commercial bank, Doha Bank, is betting big on India.

SEBI extends ambit of employees quota

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
SEBI decided to expand the scope of employees quota in public issues of cos.

Industrialist G P Birla dead

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
Noted industrialist and the second most eldest member of the Birla clan, G P Birla passed away after a brief illness here late last night.

China fears protectionism may hit exports

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
Faced with increasing cases of anti-dumping duties against a host of Chinese goods, China fears that its exports may be hit this year due to rising trade protectionism.

Rise in cigarette prices inevitable:ITC

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
ITC Ltd said that hike in cigarette prices was inevitable due to imposition of excise duty on tobacco in the Union Budget for 2010-11.

Need to focus on specialised skills:Study

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
There would be a shortfall of skilled and unskilled resources by over one lakh in Jharkhand by 2015, a study has claimed, observing there was an urgent need to give more focus on specialised skills.

UP mulls higher potato MSP

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
The UP govt may soon come out with a higher minimum support price (MSP) for potato this year.

Tea exports jump 41% in Jan

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
Tea exports have jumped by over 41% to 17 mn kg in Jan this year, the Tea Board said.

Airtel gets Internet of upto 2 GB free @Rs 98

06.03.2010 - 14:03 (GMT+01:00)
Airtel pre-paid net savvy customers now have a reason to cheer!

NTPC keen to exit PTC India

05.03.2010 - 15:02 (GMT+01:00)
NTPC is believed to have approached Power Ministry on selling off its 16.5% stake in PTC India.

Sensex ends flat as gains slide

05.03.2010 - 15:02 (GMT+01:00)
Sensex closed with a moderate gain of 22 points as funds continued to book profits.

FII inflows hit Rs 1 lakh crore

10.03.2010 - 20:24 (GMT+01:00)
In what could be a high point in a roller-coaster year that saw the economy rebound from lows, the net investment by FIIs into India in the current fiscal year crossed a milestone Rs 100,000 crore mark on Wednesday — a record figure for a single fiscal year, reports Sandeep Singh.

Not cleared for takeoff:Meerut airport forgets ministry

10.03.2010 - 20:22 (GMT+01:00)
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up an international airport at Meerut, but in this excitement, it seems to have forgotten to obtain the mandatory clearance from the civil aviation ministry.

Infosys says increase in outsourcing deals

10.03.2010 - 16:34 (GMT+01:00)
IT major, Infosys Technologies, has witnessed an increase in outsourcing deals as all major markets are back on the recovery track, a top company official said.

Ford sizes up with Figo

10.03.2010 - 16:14 (GMT+01:00)
American car maker Ford on Tuesday entered the highly competitive Indian small car market with Figo.

Super cars scorch Delhi roads

10.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00)
The Delhi edition of the Parx Super Car Show 2010 on March 8 saw more than 50 luxury cars vying for attention.

The mighty off-roader

10.03.2010 - 16:04 (GMT+01:00)
The revived Outlander doesn’t quite equal its rivals in the city; its show of strength is reserved for rough roads.

Sony India eyes 30 per cent market share in LCD TVs

10.03.2010 - 14:40 (GMT+01:00)
Consumer electronic goods major Sony India is targeting a 30 per cent market share in the liquid crystal display (LCD) television segment in 2010-11 from the present 25 per cent, a top company official said in Kolkata today.

Citigroup sells Japan ski resort to Malaysia's YTL

10.03.2010 - 13:56 (GMT+01:00)
Citigroup Inc has sold one of Japan's most famous ski resorts, Niseko Village, to Malaysia's YTL Corp, with the property and power conglomerate seeking to develop it into a world class summer and winter destination.

BPTP plans Rs 1,500 cr IPO early FY 11

10.03.2010 - 13:34 (GMT+01:00)
Real estate developer, BPTP Limited, plans to raise around Rs 1,500 crore through an IPO early next-fiscal, a top company official said.

US minted more millionaires in 2009

10.03.2010 - 13:22 (GMT+01:00)
America's millionaires are on the rise again after their ranks thinned out during the 2008 market meltdown, according to a new survey.

Thermax,US Babcock in JV pact

10.03.2010 - 12:23 (GMT+01:00)
Thermax and US based Babcock & Wilcox have agreed to form a joint venture to make super-critical steam boilers for the domestic market, the two companies said today.

Govt has no plans now to sell stake in ONGC,IOC - secy

10.03.2010 - 10:22 (GMT+01:00)
The government has no immediate plans to sell stake in state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Oil Secretary S Sundareshan told reporters today.

Sensex rises by 46 pts to seven-week high

10.03.2010 - 09:47 (GMT+01:00)
The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today gained 46 points to close at a seven-week high of 17,098.33 points with funds, buoyed by strong global cues, buying into frontline stocks.

NMDC FPO in Rs 300-350 price band

09.03.2010 - 21:40 (GMT+01:00)
Iron ore producer NMDC on Tuesday announced its follow on public offer of shares from March 10.

Apollo to open 20 hospitals this year

09.03.2010 - 21:37 (GMT+01:00)
Apollo Hospitals Group will set up 20 hospitals this year at a cost of Rs 1,800 crore, its chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, told Hindustan Times.

Housing finance cos stand to benefit on rate subsidy

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Kolkata: Some of the housing finance stocks reacted positively to the

Want to pay less for your dream home' Here's how!

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Leading home loans provider, LIC Housing Finance, on Friday cut interest rates for new loans by 0.5 per cent effective from August 1. With this, for customers opting for floating

LIC HF slashes home loan rates by 0.5%

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Leading home loans provider, LIC Housing Finance, on Friday cut interest rates for new loans by 0.5 per cent effective from August 1. With this, for customers opting for floating

Insuring your home loan' Read this first

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Coimbatore: Have you availed yourself of a home loan and has the bank insisted that you take an insurance cover for the outstanding amount of the loan' If yes, have you got the policy

Tata Housing to offer more low-cost homes

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Tata Housing Development Company has said that it would increase the number of low-cost homes to be built at Boisar, nearly 100 km from the city, from 1,000 to 1,300.

Dhanalakshmi Bank launches spl home loan product for employees

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
No matter how well you plan your finances, an emergency can throw them in a disarray. For instance, what do you do if your home loan EMI is due but you have no cash' Taking a loan to help tide over

Funding a loan

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
No matter how well you plan your finances, an emergency can throw them in a disarray. For instance, what do you do if your home loan EMI is due but you have no cash' Taking a loan to help tide over

Home loan goodies:Did you check the fine print'

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Every time Reserve Bank announces a cut in repo and reverse repo rates, the home

Home,consumer loans set to become cheaper

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Banks on Tuesday said they would cut lending rates making home, consumer, corporate and personal loans cheaper after the Reserve Bank slashed short-term lending (repo) and borrowing

Should you shift your housing loan'

26.11.2009 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
Excerpts of the home loans chat with Harsh Vardhan Roongta:

Feds interview crew of plane that overshot airport

25.10.2009 - 22:32 (GMT+01:00)
Federal investigators interviewed the crew of the Northwest Airlines flight that overshot the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles on Sunday.

Ex-guerrilla,rival in Uruguay presidential runoff (AP)

25.10.2009 - 22:32 (GMT+01:00)
AP - A blunt-talking former guerrilla seeking to maintain the left's hold on power in Uruguay easily got the most votes in presidential elections Sunday, but failed to win the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Arsenal"s Wenger worried over wasteful draw (AFP)

25.10.2009 - 22:32 (GMT+01:00)
AFP - Arsene Wenger admitted his Arsenal side cannot afford to continue to let opponents off the hook after conceding a two-goal lead against second-bottom West Ham in a 2-2 draw here at Upton Park.

Inform ministry about terror funds:SEBI to bourses

25.10.2009 - 22:32 (GMT+01:00)
Inform ministry about terror funds: SEBI to bourses

India,China for peace on border

25.10.2009 - 22:32 (GMT+01:00)
India, China for peace on border

Mukesh Ambani,Lakshmi Mittal among world's top 10 rich

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
Mexican tycoon replaces Bill Gates as world's richest

Mexican tycoon replaces Bill Gates as world's richest

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
Carlos Slim topped the Forbes list of the world's richest billionaires.

Forbes India:Herr Forster leads Tata Motors

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
Home-grown talent alone won't help automaker's complex global expansion.

Jobs are back:ICICI hiring 4,000

11.03.2010 - 08:02 (GMT+01:00)
The proposed recruitment will take its head count to 40,500.

Recession over:FMCG,big corporates start hiring

11.03.2010 - 06:33 (GMT+01:00)
Jobs are back as the economy shows sure signs of getting back on track.

FMCG,big corporates start hiring - IIM-C grad bags Rs 1.6 cr offer

10.03.2010 - 21:33 (GMT+01:00)
Jobs are back as the economy shows sure signs of getting back on track.

Infosys seeing increase in outsourcing deals

10.03.2010 - 15:33 (GMT+01:00)
Infosys' revenue distribution is 60% from N America and 25% from Europe.

Jobs are back:ICICI hiring 4,000 - IIM-C grad bags Rs 1.6 cr offer

10.03.2010 - 15:33 (GMT+01:00)
The proposed recruitment will take its head count to 40,500.

Forbes India:Herr Forster takes charge of Tata Motors

10.03.2010 - 10:08 (GMT+01:00)
Home-grown talent alone won't help automaker's complex global expansion.

Air India to lose Rs 5.400 cr in 2009-10:Patel

10.03.2010 - 07:33 (GMT+01:00)
The airline is waiting for a cabinet nod to raise its working capital by Rs 1,000 cr.

View chat:BMW vs Merc:Battle of luxury cars

10.03.2010 - 07:33 (GMT+01:00)
Did you say recession' Well, it certainly does not seem to be the case in the luxury car market in India!

Chat@4pm:BMW vs Mercedes:Battle in luxury car market

09.03.2010 - 08:31 (GMT+01:00)
Did you say recession' Well, it certainly does not seem to be the case in the luxury car market in India!

Govt seeks to cut stake in State Bank to 51 pct

08.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00)
The disinvestment would generate revenue worth $2.5 billion.

Forbes India:Sunil Mittal's bold African safari

08.03.2010 - 12:33 (GMT+01:00)
He isn't walking into a park with plans to buy Zain Telecom's African business.

Sunil Mittal's big,bold African safari

07.03.2010 - 15:01 (GMT+01:00)
Sunil Mittal isn't walking into a park with his plan to buy Zain Telecom's African business.

Dunlop to offer 10% wage hike to employees

11.03.2010 - 18:15 (GMT+01:00)
Ruia's promoted Dunlop India today agreed to offer a 10 per cent hike in gross wage to 1007 employees of Sahaganj unit from April 1, a top company official said.

Indian cos making a beeline for LSE listing

11.03.2010 - 18:06 (GMT+01:00)
The number of enquiries from Indian companies keen get listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is on the rise, a senior LSE official said here today.

Corporate Affairs Min to upgrade website for CSR reports

11.03.2010 - 17:58 (GMT+01:00)
The Corporate Affairs Ministry today said it is upgrading its website for enabling companies to file their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports online.

Opus bags $10-mn SBI deal to upgrade ATMs

11.03.2010 - 17:49 (GMT+01:00)
The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) today signed a $10-million (around Rs 46 crore) deal with the city-based Opus Software Solutions to upgrade its ATM network.

Govt to meet pvt steelmakers to review output target

11.03.2010 - 17:41 (GMT+01:00)
The government will revise the capacity addition target of steel companies by 2012 after a meeting with private sector producers such as Tata Steel, JSW and Essar shortly, Parliament was informed today.

KKR most discussed team on social sites:Nielsen

11.03.2010 - 17:32 (GMT+01:00)
Without having lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy ever, Kolkata Night Riders (KKR) are the most discussed team online for the second year in a row, The Nielsen Company today said.

Mumbai among world's top-10 billionaire cities:Forbes

11.03.2010 - 17:26 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai has been named among the world's top-10 billionaire cities as it is home to as many as 20 richest Indians, according to a list compiled by the Forbes magazine.

SBI gets Chinese nod to lend in yuan

11.03.2010 - 17:14 (GMT+01:00)
The State Bank of India (SBI) has got the permission from the Chinese authorities to lend in the local currency, the yuan--becoming the first Indian bank to get such permission from the Communist country.

Satyam's Raju moves SC for bail

11.03.2010 - 17:06 (GMT+01:00)
Satyam Computer founder B Ramalinga Raju, the prime accused in the multi-crore financial fraud in the IT firm, moved the Supreme Court today pleading that he be released on bail.

Maruti to supply 35,000 A-Star to Nissan

11.03.2010 - 16:58 (GMT+01:00)
The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), today said that Japanese auto giant Nissan has placed orders for 35,000 units of its small car A-Star for 2010-11 to sell in the European market.

Tatas to develop commercial,residential projects in Assam

11.03.2010 - 16:45 (GMT+01:00)
Tata Housing Development Company today signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Assam government to build commercial and residential projects in the state.

DHFL founder hikes stake in company to 12%

11.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00)
Mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL) today said its founder Kapil Wadhawan has hiked his stake to 12.23 per cent in the company by acquiring shares from other promoters via inter-se transfer.

Indian workforce most mobile in world:Survey

11.03.2010 - 16:25 (GMT+01:00)
Indian employees are most eager in the world to change jobs in the next six months, a survey by global HR service provider Ma Foi Randstad said.

Top Prudential investors warm to giant AIA deal

11.03.2010 - 16:17 (GMT+01:00)
Major shareholders in Britain's Prudential are warming to the insurer's $35.5 billion bid for AIG's Asian business following meetings with Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam, investor sources said.

BP to pay Devon $7 bln for oil fields

11.03.2010 - 15:57 (GMT+01:00)
London-based oil major BP has agreed to buy Brazilian, Azeri and Gulf of Mexico assets from Devon Energy for $7 billion, as the US producer refocuses on onshore US fields.

India most optimistic nation on hiring in Q2:Manpower!

10.03.2010 - 13:11 (GMT+01:00)
India continued to be the mostoptimistic nation in terms of hiring plans for the next threemonths, driven by strong job opportunities across all sectors, global staffing servicesfirm Manpower said.

Ford launches Figo priced at Rs 3.5-4.48 lakh!

10.03.2010 - 13:11 (GMT+01:00)
US carmaker Ford Tuesday launchedits much anticipated global small car `Figo` in the Indianmarket, priced at Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.48 lakh.

Govt rules out fuel price hike rollback !

04.03.2010 - 13:07 (GMT+01:00)
Govt Wednesday ruled out any rollback of duty hike on petroleum products despite Opposition`s protest.

ADB to revise up 2010 Asia GDP forecast to above 7%!

03.03.2010 - 13:10 (GMT+01:00)
The Asian Development Bank plans to revise upward its 2010 economic growth forecast for developing Asia to around 7 percent, citing the ability of some nations to quickly employ massive stimulus measures.

Lyondell rejects Reliance bid:Report !

03.03.2010 - 00:49 (GMT+01:00)
Bankrupt petrochemicals firm LyondellBasell has rejected a bid by Indian energy major Reliance Industries, a news agency reported, citing two people briefed on the matter.

Finland,Sweden hit by record official recessions in 2009!

02.03.2010 - 01:39 (GMT+01:00)
The blast of the global downturn hit Finland and Sweden with the worst recessions for more than half a century last year, official data showed on Monday.

PM rules out roll back of petrol and diesel prices!

02.03.2010 - 01:39 (GMT+01:00)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday ruled out any roll back in petrol and diesel prices.

Feb manufacturing growth at 20-month high:PMI!

02.03.2010 - 01:39 (GMT+01:00)
India`s manufacturing industry in February grew at its fastest pace in 20 months, expanding for the third month thanks to expanding output and new orders, a survey showed.

I-T dept alerts tax-payers against sharing financial info!

28.02.2010 - 12:42 (GMT+01:00)
The I-T department has alerted tax-payers against sharing personal financial information like PAN card number and credit cards details on the internet in the wake of a spurt in fake e-mails being sent to people.

PF depositors to get 8.5% return for 2010-11!

28.02.2010 - 12:42 (GMT+01:00)
Retirement fund manager EPFO`s key advisory body Finance and Investment Committee (FIC) has recommended 8.5 percent interest on provident fund deposits for 2010-11, the same return given to subscribers for the past five years.

Budget 2010:Pranab raises tax slabs,begins stimulus rollback!

27.02.2010 - 13:34 (GMT+01:00)
The Union Budget 2010-11 proposed a sizable tax relief for individuals, but hiked the excise and MAT as part of the partial stimulus rollback.

Aiming for 9% GDP growth:Pranab!

27.02.2010 - 01:02 (GMT+01:00)
Pranab Mukherjee says budget aims to give required direction to economy and to achieve 9% GDP growth.

Pranab gets a pat on the back from the PM !

27.02.2010 - 01:02 (GMT+01:00)
PM Singh expressed hope that Budget proposals will help accelerate the growth momentum to a 9 percent level.

Maruti,Hyundai to hike prices after excise duty increase!

27.02.2010 - 01:02 (GMT+01:00)
Major auto makers in the country on Friday reacted to the government`s decision to increase the central excise duty to 10 percent by saying they will increase car prices -- possibly by up to Rs 25,000.

India Inc lauds FM for good Budget; regrets MAT hike!

27.02.2010 - 01:02 (GMT+01:00)
Indian industry on Friday welcomed the Union Budget for 2010-11 saying it was a balanced approach though it expressed disappointment over the hike in minimum alternate tax (MAT) from 15 per cent to 18 per cent.

Sensex lifeline:high beeps and pratfalls

11.03.2010 - 17:44 (GMT+01:00)
CNBC-TV18 scans the top gainers and losers and finds out what might have led to the trend in Thursday’s market

Ashok Piramal Group looking to expand

11.03.2010 - 17:35 (GMT+01:00)
Rajeev Piramal of Peninsula Land Ltd, Harsh Piramal of Morarjee Textiles Ltd and Jammin Entertainment’s Nandan Piramal say that the group is looking to invest Rs2,500-3,000 crore to buy land and also diversify into new businesses

The two-in-one man

11.03.2010 - 17:34 (GMT+01:00)
The Yahoo India managing director is as serious about the Internet as he is about being a DJ

Food of the gods that also binds Asia

11.03.2010 - 17:32 (GMT+01:00)
Rice is among the easiest things to cook, and yet, because of the high status it holds in the Eastern food chain, the hardest to perfect

The catholicity of Sonia

11.03.2010 - 17:32 (GMT+01:00)
The Nehru-Gandhis were all dull students. Rajiv failed in Cambridge, Indira failed in Oxford, Sanjay failed in high school and Nehru didn’t shine at Trinity

India’s steel demands spell less iron ore for China

11.03.2010 - 17:22 (GMT+01:00)
India’s share of iron ore imports by China, chiefly on the spot market, fell to 17% of a record 628 million tonnes in 2009, versus 20% in 2008, ceding ground to Australia and Brazil in a race to feed the world’s largest steel producer

No free trade agreement with Indonesia for now

11.03.2010 - 17:20 (GMT+01:00)
The South-East Asian country has expressed its inability to resolve domestic opposition to the trade pact

Today even the groom must market himself

11.03.2010 - 17:17 (GMT+01:00)
Ad-man and MD and CEO of Future Brands speaks about consumer insights derived from fragments of everyday life as experienced by the middle class in urban India

Spot the Budget’s aam aadmi

11.03.2010 - 17:00 (GMT+01:00)
Last month’s Budget does poorly on improving the social sector—something that needs urgent attention

A corporate free-for-all'

11.03.2010 - 16:59 (GMT+01:00)
The Companies Act, 1956, provides that the shares of a public company are freely transferable

Children of the tech revolution

11.03.2010 - 17:00 (GMT+01:00)
It is ironical that the dot-com bubble burst on 10 March 2000 and exactly 10 years later Forbes has reported that Bill Gates relinquished his position at the top of the global wealth pile

Smoke and the mouth

11.03.2010 - 16:59 (GMT+01:00)
The ministry of pubic health has announced that all cigarette and gutka packets must carry a pictorial warning. As a 2007 study showed, such warnings need to be large and direct

What Indian firms seek as they venture abroad

11.03.2010 - 16:57 (GMT+01:00)
The nature of the tie-ups is changing. Indian companies are seeking more collaborations than acquisitions

The Time Out-Mint Planner

11.03.2010 - 16:53 (GMT+01:00)
From music and movies to dance and drama, there’s plenty to do or experience over the coming week

Fuel costlier,food prices fall marginally

11.03.2010 - 16:50 (GMT+01:00)
The food price index rose 17.81% in the 12 months ending 27 February, marginally lower than an annual rise of 17.87% in the previous week

Big majority in U.S. wants Wall Street regulation

11.03.2010 - 17:45 (GMT+01:00)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of Americans wants Wall Street subjected to tougher regulation in the aftermath of the bank bailout and the bonus scandals that have rocked the U.S. financial sector, according to a Harris poll released on Thursday.

Russia's Alrosa eyes $1 bln diamond sales to India

11.03.2010 - 17:15 (GMT+01:00)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian state diamond monopoly Alrosa plans to supply about $1 billion worth of unpolished stones to India this year, enough to generate almost a third of its total revenues, an Alrosa spokesman said on Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE - Drugmakers agree landmark vaccines deal for poor

11.03.2010 - 17:13 (GMT+01:00)
LONDON (Reuters) - Several drug firms have agreed a landmark deal to supply up to 200 million doses a year of cut-price pneumococcal vaccines to developing nations, according to the global immunisation alliance that is overseeing the deal.

IOC starts cracker; Apr naphtha exports may halve

11.03.2010 - 17:29 (GMT+01:00)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - State-run Oil Corp's monthly naphtha exports will shrink by 50 percent in April, the first sign of decline following the start up of its cracker in northern India on Thursday, company officials said.

China bigger market than U.S. for crisis-hit Bordeaux

11.03.2010 - 17:40 (GMT+01:00)
PARIS (Reuters) - China has become the biggest export market for Bordeaux wines outside the European Union as overall exports have collapsed due to the economic crisis and a strong euro put some wines beyond U.S. and British buyers.

Airlines recovering strongly,still in red - IATA

11.03.2010 - 14:36 (GMT+01:00)
GENEVA (Reuters) - Airlines are recovering strongly from the crisis, as passengers, freight and pricing power return, the airline industry association IATA said on Thursday, halving its forecast for a 2010 loss.

Dubai rallies as debt deal seen near

11.03.2010 - 16:09 (GMT+01:00)
DUBAI/ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Dubai's market rallied to seven-week highs on Thursday on hopes for a Dubai World debt deal while some major creditor banks halted internal trading in the firm's instruments, signalling an offer was approaching.

China's thirst for energy fuels westward expansion

11.03.2010 - 14:56 (GMT+01:00)
ALMATY (Reuters) - China's insatiable demand for energy to power its economy has made it a serious contender in the fight for control over vast energy resources in its thinly populated and impoverished western backyard.

ANALYSIS - OPEC may face Iraq challenge sooner than expected

11.03.2010 - 15:09 (GMT+01:00)
DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - The storm brewing on OPEC's horizon over future Iraqi oil output could engulf the producer group sooner than it would like.

Top Prudential investors warm to giant AIA deal

11.03.2010 - 15:00 (GMT+01:00)
LONDON (Reuters) - Major shareholders in Britain's Prudential are warming to the insurer's $35.5 billion bid for AIG's Asian business following meetings with chief executive Tidjane Thiam, investor sources said.

Russia may invite ONGC to energy projects - govt

11.03.2010 - 13:41 (GMT+01:00)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is considering inviting state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp to develop oil and gas fields in Russia, the government said on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to India.

HSBC says Swiss data theft affects 24,000 accounts

11.03.2010 - 13:33 (GMT+01:00)
LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) - HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, said a theft of data by a former employee affected up to 24,000 Swiss client accounts, dealing a hefty blow to the reputation of its private bank.

Pandit sees 1.25 pct return on Citicorp assets - FT

11.03.2010 - 14:04 (GMT+01:00)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Chief Executive Vikram Pandit is set to forecast returns of 1.25 percent a year or more on the bank's main assets within a few years, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Mahindra Satyam wins $48mln deal from Denmark firm

11.03.2010 - 13:42 (GMT+01:00)
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mahindra Satyam, an Indian IT services provider, said on Thursday it had won a four-year outsourcing contract worth $48 million from Denmark-based technology firm KMD.

NMDC share sale 79 pct covered on second day

11.03.2010 - 13:16 (GMT+01:00)
MUMBAI (Reuters) - A share sale in India's top iron ore miner NMDC saw interest reviving on the second day of book building, with bids for 79 percent of the shares on offer.

Bank of Rajasthan to raise Rs 250cr through QIP by June

11.03.2010 - 23:41 (GMT+01:00)
Bank of Rajasthan is looking to raise Rs 250 crore through a qualified institutional placement in the coming months.

Mkts recover in late trade,end in green

11.03.2010 - 23:28 (GMT+01:00)
After remaining sluggish the entire day, the markets recovered in the last 10 minutes of trade. The Nifty ended the day at 5,147, up 31 points, while the Sensex shut shop at 17,207, up 109 points. Volumes continue to remain thin at Rs 83,300 crore.

Mahindra Satyam wins $48mln deal from Denmark firm

11.03.2010 - 22:13 (GMT+01:00)
Mahindra Satyam wins $48mln deal from Denmark firm

Experts see higher likelihood of cuts than upmove in mkts

11.03.2010 - 21:59 (GMT+01:00)
After remaining sluggish the entire day, the markets recovered in the last 10 minutes of trade. The Nifty ended Thursday at 5,147, up 31 points, while the Sensex shut shop at 17,207, up 109 points.

Special audit:Bharati says it is on the right track

11.03.2010 - 19:01 (GMT+01:00)
The special auditor of Bharti Airtel has submitted his report to the government, even as the telecom major maintains that it was confident that its audit standards are very high.

The name`s Schumacher,Michael Schumacher

11.03.2010 - 18:55 (GMT+01:00)
Lewis Hamilton may dream about being cast in the role of James Bond, but seventimes Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said on Thursday the role was already his.

FIIs net buy Rs 418 cr in equity on Mar 10

11.03.2010 - 18:44 (GMT+01:00)
On March 10, 2010, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 418.20 crore in equities. They made gross purchase of Rs 2,716.70 crore and gross sales of Rs 2,298.50 crore.

NMDC FPO subscribed 80% on day 2

11.03.2010 - 18:33 (GMT+01:00)
The followon public offer of NMDC, a navratna public sector undertaking, has been subscribed 79% on day two, as per data available on the NSE website.

ICSA India bags orders from Power Grid worth Rs 129.52 cr

11.03.2010 - 18:32 (GMT+01:00)
ICSA India Ltd which provides embedded technology solutions and infrastructure deployment services for the power sector, has secured work orders for a total contract value of Rs 129.52 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

McLeod Russel has support at Rs 245:Chotalia

11.03.2010 - 18:19 (GMT+01:00)
Hitesh B Chotalia, Technical market strategist of hbtronline.com is of the view that McLeod Russel has support at Rs 245.

RIL can test Rs 980975 levels:Chotalia

11.03.2010 - 18:16 (GMT+01:00)
Hitesh B Chotalia, Technical market strategist, www.hbtronline.com is of the view that Reliance Industries can test Rs 980975 levels.

Balrampur Chini Mills can test Rs 85:Chotalia

11.03.2010 - 18:11 (GMT+01:00)
Hitesh B Chotalia, Technical market strategist, www.hbtronline.com is of the view that Balrampur Chini Mills can test Rs 85.

Banks sanction nearly Rs 45,000cr in teaser home loans

11.03.2010 - 18:10 (GMT+01:00)
While many banks are offering cheap home loans, State Bank of India (SBI) dominated the market as the largest mortgage lender throughout 2009.

Unilever eyes Russia investment,recovery

11.03.2010 - 18:05 (GMT+01:00)
Consumer goods giant Unilever is committed to investing in Russia and expects an improvement in market conditions from midyear, the head of its Russian business told Reuters.

Fortis Healthcare adds nearly 6 lakh shares in OI

11.03.2010 - 17:58 (GMT+01:00)
Fortis Healthcare added nearly 6 lakh shares in open interest. Educomp was up nearly 3% again with an open interest buildup of 1.1 lakh shares. Balrampur Chini was down nearly 3% with a buildup of 30 lakh shares in open interest.

Signposts

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Won: The Asia Cup for the fourth time in a row by the Indian women cricket team. The BCCI has announced a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh each for the 15 members of the squad.

Road to vastu

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Unable to check the growing number of accidents, the Nagpur police are now relying on vastu shastra for divine intervention.

Lal vs Lal vs Lal vs Lal

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Former Congress chief minister Bhajan Lal is facing five independents in the by-election to the Adampur Assembly seat in Haryana all of whom share his name.

Arjun's arrow

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Being loyal and lonely is a terrible state of being for a Congressman who has spent a lifetime in servitude. Superannuated, superseded and what we in the media call “snubbed by Sonia”, Arjun Singh at 77 is a study in the pathology of loyalty.

Help for snow leopards

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Till a few years ago, whenever the people of the picturesque Kibber village in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti valley discovered that their cows and yaks were killed by the snow leopard, they would try to poison or trap the elusive cat. But now a unique insurance scheme for cattle protects the e [...]

Heading for divorce

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
By pulling his ministers out from the government, Sharif could ultimately end up playing into Musharraf’s hands. A report by Hasan Zaidi. Archives: The crown of thornsArchives: A momentous pactArchives: Courting crisisArchives: The new power duoArchives: Back to square onePML-N ministers quit [...]

Share wife save land

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
It may be incongruous in the 21st century, but polyandry, an ancient tribal custom in the remote Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, still thrives. The reasons are largely to do with ancestral land holdings.

Editor-in-chief on terror attacks

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Since 1998, there have been 30 major terrorist-related incidents in India. We have lived with terror longer than most democracies and yet terrorists are able to strike at will.

Why and who did it?

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
The Jaipur blasts expose the lack of intelligence and systems to combat terror while innocents suffer.

Nation in denial

29.06.2008 - 12:20 (GMT+01:00)
Jaipur brings out the soft core of a stoic India that has become one of the longest suffering victims of radical Islamism.

Wanted an Indian FBI

23.05.2008 - 05:00 (GMT+01:00)
Terrorism is now pan-Indian and requires a campaign by Central and state agencies.

The cult of Khali

23.05.2008 - 05:00 (GMT+01:00)
From action figure to part-time movie star, Dalip Singh Rana’s WWE alter ego has become a one-man spectacle. He may not be the wrestling circus’s biggest champion, but he is their biggest clown.

Missile woman

23.05.2008 - 05:00 (GMT+01:00)
Tessy Thomas is India's first woman scientist to be part of the elite team responsible for Agni III.

Wish upon a star

23.05.2008 - 05:00 (GMT+01:00)
Anwesha Dutt Gupta, who lost out on the Chhote Ustad title, is going to be crooning to composer Jatin Pandit’s romantic tune in Saurabh Shukla's I M 24.

How we can stop it

23.05.2008 - 05:00 (GMT+01:00)
Rather than learning from mistakes, the strategy must be to assess and thwart future threats so that the terror outfits are not able to outsmart the intelligence set-up, report Raj Chengappa and Sandeep Unnithan. Centre wanted Bangladeshis in transit camps: RajeJaipur blast: SIMI activist detainedIn [...]

Tata Steel hit by Orissa Govt's blanket mining ban order

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
The Orissa Government's order banning what it feels "illegal” mining by private companies in the State's iron ore-rich Banspani / Jarauli areas has proved too much for Tata

Steel prices rise on high raw material costs

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Steel prices are back on the rise and are set to go up further in the coming months. After the excise duty hike of 2 per cent announced in the Budget, steel companies across the country announced a price increase of around Rs

Infrastructure Development Finance Company (Rs 164.3):Buy

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
We recommend a buy in the stock of Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) from a short-term horizon. It is apparent from the charts that after encountering resistance around Rs 180 in November 2009, the stock was on medium-term

Day Trading Guide

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
DLF bounced up taking support at intra-day low of Rs 307 in the last trading

Qualcomm seeks to bring in 4G; looking for Indian partner

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
India could have the fourth generation technology-based broadband services as early as next

LIC Housing eyes banking licence

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
LIC Housing Finance Ltd, a leading mortgage lender, is keen to apply for a banking licence, following the Government's decision to open up the banking sector to more private

Boeing Chairman in India

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
The Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Boeing Company, Mr W. James McNerney, who oversees the strategic direction of the Chicago-based $68.3-billion aerospace company, is said to have met the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh,

Steel prices set to rise as coking coal turns dearer

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Steel prices are set to rise further with the recent 55 per cent jump in benchmark international coking

SBI planning 10-year retail bond issue next fiscal

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
State Bank of India plans to test the waters with a 10-year retail bond issue in the next financial

Pound may fall further as UK economic outlook worsens

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
It takes quite a lot these days for a currency to underperform the euro - which has been battered by a mixture of fears about Greece, Spain, Portugal and

Soon,you may hold gold as pension fund,health insurance

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Ever heard of people saying that they hold a certain percentage of gold in their health insurance or pension

Get ready for S&P-500,DJ futures trading

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Indian investors will soon be able to take an exposure to the US equity markets on NSE via rupee-denominated futures contracts based on popular global indices - S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average

Volatility Index hits bottom

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Volatility Index or India VIX, which measures the immediate expected volatility of Nifty, closed at 20.09 - the lowest since the launch of the index on November 1,

Overseas investors pump in Rs 10,000 cr since Budget

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Foreign institutional investors have put in more than Rs 10,000 crore in the equity markets since the Budget was tabled in Parliament on February

Mercury crosses 41 degrees C-mark in A.P.

11.03.2010 - 00:00 (GMT+01:00)
Sustained heating over east and east-central India has seen mercury level at isolated places in interior Andhra Pradesh breach the 40 degree

Firm develops camera that can spot terrorists

11.03.2010 - 14:32 (GMT+01:00)
HCL Security claims its software driven systems can outsmart terrorists.

UN to review Pachauri's climate panel

11.03.2010 - 14:32 (GMT+01:00)
The IPCC had exaggerated the pace of Himalayan glaciers melting.

Chat:BlackBerry or Iphone - which one's smarter' - View chat

11.03.2010 - 14:32 (GMT+01:00)
There is a problem of plenty when it comes to smartphones.

UN starts review of Pachauri-led climate panel

11.03.2010 - 06:33 (GMT+01:00)
The IPCC had exaggerated the pace of Himalayan glaciers melting.

Chat:BlackBerry or Iphone - which one's smarter'

11.03.2010 - 06:33 (GMT+01:00)
There is a problem of plenty when it comes to smartphones.

Google Transit gives details of public transport

10.03.2010 - 12:34 (GMT+01:00)
Google Transit gives all the details about Delhi Metro.

View chat:How to choose smartphone

10.03.2010 - 12:34 (GMT+01:00)
There is a problem of plenty when it comes to smartphones.

Tech Toyz chat: How to choose your smartphone - View

10.03.2010 - 11:32 (GMT+01:00)
There is a problem of plenty when it comes to smartphones.

On Twitter:Debate on women's bill continues

10.03.2010 - 06:03 (GMT+01:00)
Women's bill was just not confined to both houses of the parliament.

Tech Toyz chat: How to choose your smartphone

10.03.2010 - 06:03 (GMT+01:00)
There is a problem of plenty when it comes to smartphones.

Lender putting sex.com domain on auction block

09.03.2010 - 14:36 (GMT+01:00)
Sex.com is often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names.

CHIP magazine launches consumer guide on Net

09.03.2010 - 14:36 (GMT+01:00)
Articles offer expert advice on everything, right notebook or browser.

Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction block

09.03.2010 - 09:32 (GMT+01:00)
Sex.com is often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names.

Microsoft unveils new platform for shared IT services

09.03.2010 - 09:32 (GMT+01:00)
Organisations don't need to set up server banks running lots of software.

Less than 1411 tigers left as 11 more die in 2010

08.03.2010 - 15:30 (GMT+01:00)
Five tigers were killed in tiger reserves itself in the country.

EXL's net income more than doubles

10.03.2010 - 20:28 (GMT+01:00)
EXL Service saw its net income more than double to $7.5 million (Rs 34 crore) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared with $3.4 million (Rs 15 crore) in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.

Sun Direct to telecast IPL 3 in HD format

10.03.2010 - 20:20 (GMT+01:00)
Sun Direct, the countrys second largest DTH player, announced it was set to telecast DLF IPL matches in high definition (HD) on SET Max, which would provide the HD feed of the matches from March 12. This telecast feed will not carry any advertisements, giving viewers uninterrupted match experience. [...]

Kendle to light up Mindspace in May

10.03.2010 - 20:00 (GMT+01:00)
Keeping an eye on expanding into a tier-I data center by next year, Kendle, the fifth largest clinical research organisation (CRO) in the world, is all set to start its Asia Pacific data management centre at Ahmedabad's Rs 1200 crore IT SEZ Mindspace in May this year. With this, Gujarat's first IT S [...]

'We plan to acquire small- or mid-sized companies'

10.03.2010 - 20:27 (GMT+01:00)
Bangalore-based IT consulting and BPO services provider MphasiS has set up a Global Command and Control Centre (GCCC) in Pune. The centre is expected to enhance the company's infrastructure-outsourcing capability and extend its services to customers in India as well as in the US, Europe and Asia-Pac [...]

Maharashtra govt,TCS form JV for online citizen services

10.03.2010 - 20:26 (GMT+01:00)
The Maharashtra government has formed a joint venture with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to step up its efforts to provide online citizen services.

Infy seeing increase in deal inflows

10.03.2010 - 20:25 (GMT+01:00)
Information technology (IT) major Infosys Technologies has witnessed an increase in outsourcing deals as all major markets are back on the recovery track, a top company official said.

Cutting-edge tech for all from Indian labs

10.03.2010 - 20:24 (GMT+01:00)
Imagine this scenario. Pyarelal Shankar a grocery store owner in Haryana is not computer literate. Yet, he manages to regularly update his inventory online.

Traffic on sports sites doubles as IPL nears

10.03.2010 - 20:16 (GMT+01:00)
Over the last one year, Advait Kulkarni, a self-confessed 34-year-old sports enthusiast, has been glued to the internet at work and home. I have been increasingly visiting sports sites like ESPN and the sports sections of MSN and Yahoo! to get a ball-by-ball account of cricket and even the hockey ma [...]

BSNL clears 30% divestment

10.03.2010 - 20:12 (GMT+01:00)
Unions oppose move, even as the telco gets ready to offer voluntary retirement.

ITsAP sees 20% growth in exports in FY11

10.03.2010 - 20:07 (GMT+01:00)
The IT and ITeS Industry Association of AP (formerly Hysea) is anticipating a growth of about 20 per cent in exports from Andhra Pradesh in the next financial year, according to its president Narasimha Rao. Software exports from the state touched Rs 32,500 crore last year and according to an estimat [...]

Mobile makers' calling card:pack in more SIMs

10.03.2010 - 20:03 (GMT+01:00)
Just when you thought dual-SIM handsets would suffice, manufacturers are planning to offer triple and even multi-SIM handsets.

SC raps S Tel for writing on pending matter

10.03.2010 - 19:53 (GMT+01:00)
The Supreme Court today pulled up telecom company S Tel for writing to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on issues pending before the court. The SC was hearing an appeal moved by the government against the Delhi High Court judgment in the controversial spectrum allocation matter.

Times group shuts Kannada daily

09.03.2010 - 20:16 (GMT+01:00)
Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd, the largest newspaper group in the country, has decided to close the Kannada version of its flagship daily, The Times of India. It is the only regional publication which shares the ToI masthead.

Celebrity weddings lose sheen on television

09.03.2010 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00)
Despite the wedding vows and drama quotient, Rahul Mahajans marriage on television with 21-year-old Dimpy Ganguly was unable to beat the popularity of Rakhi Ka Swayamvar, NDTV Imagines earlier show in 2009. According to aMap an audience measurement and analytics company Rakhi Ka Swayamvar had garner [...]

Videocon to be both competitor and supplier in DTH

09.03.2010 - 20:16 (GMT+01:00)
Videocon, which started its direct-to-home (DTH) operations in the second half of last year under the brand name of Videocon D2H, plans to tie up with those already in the market to supply them set-top boxes (STBs).

Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles!

11.03.2010 - 13:49 (GMT+01:00)
The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.

Disaster experts praise Chile quake response!

11.03.2010 - 13:49 (GMT+01:00)
President Michelle Bachelet leaves office Thursday with a chunk of her country in ruins — and her popularity in the clouds.

`Google prepared to quit China over censor feud`!

11.03.2010 - 13:49 (GMT+01:00)
A top Google executivereaffirmed Thursday that the Internet giant is prepared to leaveChina if Beijing says it must censor Web searches or quit thecountry.

UN launches independent review of IPCC !

11.03.2010 - 13:49 (GMT+01:00)
The UN has launched an independent review of the IPCC, which has come under much criticism.

Gourmet diners `may spell extinction` for sea turtle!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
Malaysians` voracious appetite for turtle eggs could drive the marine creatures to extinction on its shores, conservationists warned on Wednesday.

China selects first women astronauts for its space missions!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
China plans to launch its thirdunmanned mission to the moon in 2013, even as it selected twowomen astronauts for the first time to take part in its futurespace lab.

China environment worsening,could miss energy goals!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
China`s environment is "still deteriorating", a senior official said Wednesday, as the booming nation burnt record amounts of coal and lagged behind in meeting its energy-saving goals.

`Ranthambore National Park is home to 40 tigers`!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
There are 40 tigers in the RanthamboreNational Park (RNP) as per the 2009 census of the big cat, theAssembly was informed on Wednesday.

IBM,universities target easy-to-use cellphones!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
IBM has started a two-year research program that aims to make cellphones easier to use for groups including the elderly and the illiterate.

Chinese group file complaint over faulty HP laptops!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
More than 100 Chinese consumers have filed a complaint against Hewlett-Packard Co over faulty laptop computers, leaving the door open for a lawsuit against the U.S. technology company, a lawyer for the group said on Wednesday.

`Miracle` baby elephant cheats death in birth!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
A baby elephant believed to have died during a nine-day labour was born alive at an Australian zoo on Wednesday, amazing its keepers and defying expert opinion that such an outcome would take a "miracle".

Assam tops in encroachment of forest land,AP at second spot!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
Assam has topped the list ofstates in terms of encroachment in forest land, with about4,85,674 hectares of area being occupied, the government toldthe Lok Sabha Wednesday.

New Caledonia taps Australia for reef protection!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
New Caledonia on Wednesday enlisted Australia`s help to protect its massive coral reef, the world`s second biggest after the Great Barrier Reef.

Lights to go off for `Earth Hour` on March 27!

11.03.2010 - 01:30 (GMT+01:00)
Delhi and Mumbai will be leadingIndia in observing the annual `Earth Hour` initiative -- oneof the largest global campaigns to combat climate change -- byswitching off lights for onehour on March 27.

`Logorama` duo take aim at `Ghost Recon` videogame!

10.03.2010 - 13:11 (GMT+01:00)
The directors behind the Oscar-winning animated short "Logorama," are moving into the live-action world -- but they aren`t going Hollywood just yet.

Samsung unveils world’s first 3D LED TV sets

11.03.2010 - 11:36 (GMT+01:00)
Viewers are to wear electronic glasses that open and close rapidly in time, with images designed for the right and left eye, creating a three-dimensional effect

Google Transit makes your metro commute easier

05.03.2010 - 10:54 (GMT+01:00)
Travelling by the Delhi Metro' With Google’s new service you can now get on-the-go information about schedules, routes, prices and commute times

Apple sues rival HTC as phone competition rises

03.03.2010 - 06:28 (GMT+01:00)
Apple said HTC has infringed on 20 of its patents covering aspects of the iPhone’s user interface and hardware

Nokia starts new phone line with C5 model

02.03.2010 - 13:04 (GMT+01:00)
The C5 handset will be one of the cheapest smartphones from Nokia, selling for 135 euros ($183), excluding taxes and subsidies, and hitting the shelves next quarter

Post-26/11,unmanned vehicles ignite interest

24.02.2010 - 17:28 (GMT+01:00)
With rapid technology advancements robots are now cost-effective and highly accurate soldiers of war

Google scraps China leg of Nexus One event

24.02.2010 - 11:53 (GMT+01:00)
The firm will introduce the sleek touchscreen phone to software developers in Hong Kong and Taiwan next week

Twitter tweets fly into Yahoo! search results

24.02.2010 - 05:39 (GMT+01:00)
A partnership with Twitter will let Yahoo! integrate the popular microblogging service into its online network used by more than 600 million people worldwide

China says Google hacking claims ‘groundless’

23.02.2010 - 12:37 (GMT+01:00)
China had previously defended its right to censor content on the internet and brushed aside the hacking accusations, saying Google must abide by Chinese law

Capgemini cautious on 2010,but stands by 2011 goal

18.02.2010 - 12:09 (GMT+01:00)
The company’s shares fell as much as 4.1% but then reversed course to trade nearly 5% higher after the company reaffirmed its long-term outlook

Microsoft develops security system to respond to threats

17.02.2010 - 09:51 (GMT+01:00)
The company is willing to share its resources with security agencies in case of emergencies like violence in its campus, safety of its employees after a natural disaster or respond to overheating data centres

Coming soon:an advanced speech technology system'

16.02.2010 - 13:46 (GMT+01:00)
An international team, led by University of Western Australia, is developing the advanced system that will allow speech recognition in spaces filled with other voices, noise and echoes

Google Gmail tweak challenges Facebook,Twitter

10.02.2010 - 06:09 (GMT+01:00)
The world’s No. 1 search engine launched Google Buzz, which allows users to quickly share messages, Web links and photos with friends and colleagues directly within Gmail, the company’s popular email product

Microsoft India rolls out BizSpark One

05.02.2010 - 19:45 (GMT+01:00)
It has picked up Vembu Technologies for the new global initiative

Peek to launch its email device in India soon

04.02.2010 - 17:43 (GMT+01:00)
Analysts raise doubts over the utility of the device in a market flooded with cheap smartphones

Google,US intel to team up to fight cyberattacks:report

04.02.2010 - 08:07 (GMT+01:00)
Under an agreement still in the works, the National Security Agency would help Google analyze those attacks in a bid to better protect the California-based search company and its users from future intrusions

Cloud computing chance for Chinese software market

11.03.2010 - 15:25 (GMT+01:00)
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Cloud computing, a fast-growing way of selling services via the Web without physical software, offers a chance for China finally to develop a software market, according to a Chinese industry veteran.

ANALYSIS - 3D projector bottleneck may leave cinemas reeling

11.03.2010 - 16:25 (GMT+01:00)
TOKYO/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Three dimensional films like James Cameron's Avatar have opened up a new chapter for the film projector industry, but a happy ending depends on the ability of electronics companies to make components fast enough.

Smartphones will shake up paid content debate

11.03.2010 - 14:45 (GMT+01:00)
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Media companies longing to bring a paid-for culture to the Internet might just get what they want if they pay more attention to the smartphone revolution that is changing the way people access the Web.

Digital mirror:fashion brands convey glamour online

11.03.2010 - 13:13 (GMT+01:00)
MILAN (Reuters Life!) - With videos of catwalk shows, pictures of glamorous models and a catalogue of chic products, luxury brands are creating "digital mirrors" online as they turn to the internet to tap into growing e-commerce demand.

INTERVIEW - Lenovo aims for market-beating 2010 growth14:10

11.03.2010 - 10:04 (GMT+01:00)
BEIJING (Reuters) - Lenovo Group, the world's No. 4 PC brand, said it expects revenue and shipments to grow faster than its competitors in 2010, helped by the global economic recovery and a strong showing in its home market, China.

Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android

11.03.2010 - 10:01 (GMT+01:00)
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software.

Gameworld:New racing videogames set to rev up sales

11.03.2010 - 06:29 (GMT+01:00)
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters Life!) - Blatant disregard for oncoming traffic and speed limits will get you into serious trouble on the road, but drivers seeking similar thrills can indulge in a fleet of new racing video games due out soon.

Sony unveils new motion-controlled gaming system

11.03.2010 - 02:39 (GMT+01:00)
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sony Corp has unveiled its new motion-controlled video game system, pitching it to both casual and hard-core gamers alike, as the company looks to ride one of the hottest trends in gaming.

Motorola announces alliance with Microsoft for search and maps services

11.03.2010 - 02:36 (GMT+01:00)
* Announces alliance with Microsoft for search and maps services; launching on new smart phones in China

Man charged over bid to damage U.S. security database

11.03.2010 - 01:24 (GMT+01:00)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Colorado man has been charged with trying to sabotage a U.S. security database that holds sensitive information used for screening air travellers, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.

Best Buy bets on 3D TV,but no quick payoffs seen

11.03.2010 - 01:02 (GMT+01:00)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - While James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic "Avatar" took the box office by storm instantly, the road to success will be much longer for Best Buy Co Inc, which is making a big bet on 3D televisions this year.

Amazon ruffles Canadian feathers with depot plan

10.03.2010 - 22:46 (GMT+01:00)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Internet retailer Amazon.com has smashed up against Canadian pride in its efforts to open a distribution centre in Canada, as booksellers grumble that it can't understand the role of Canadian culture.

Saudi Arabia urged to drop case over abuse of Web

10.03.2010 - 21:28 (GMT+01:00)
RIYADH (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch urged Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to drop charges against a Saudi man who used the Internet and other media to complain about red tape as he tried to get state funding for his brother's medical treatment.

Cloud video game service OnLive to launch in June

10.03.2010 - 21:26 (GMT+01:00)
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - OnLive is set to launch its "cloud-based" video game service in June, as the closely watched start-up looks to challenge home console heavyweights with the promise of on-demand gaming.

Court in Azerbaijan rejects appeal to release bloggers

10.03.2010 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00)
BAKU (Reuters) - Two Azerbaijani opposition bloggers, jailed in a case which rights groups say highlights the shrinking freedoms in the oil-producing state, had their appeal rejected on Wednesday.

Download Thunderbird 3.1 "Lanikai" Beta 1

11.03.2010 - 18:46 (GMT+01:00)
Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 1, codenamed Lanikai Beta 1 has been released by Mozilla. You can download Thunderbird 3.1 Beta 1 for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. Don't miss these Related Posts:Download Thunderbird 3 Release Candidate 1 (RC1)Download Thunderbird 3 (Final Version)Download Thunderbird 3 Rel [...]

DYK Thursday:Some More Awesome Google Search Tricks

11.03.2010 - 18:15 (GMT+01:00)
Here are some amazing search tricks easter egg that you can try out in Google and have fun. Don't miss these Related Posts:Google Experiments With Search Boxes in Search ResultsSearch Google SearchesGoogle Password Decryptor Helps You Recover All Google PasswordsGoogle Search comes to GMailGoogle Go [...]

OnLive to Go Live in June. Preorders available.

11.03.2010 - 18:14 (GMT+01:00)
OnLive is a cloud-based gaming service that brings high-quality gaming to your low-end system. With broadband internet and massive amounts of code, this subscription based service promises to offer gaming on demand. OnLive will go live on the 17th of June 2010. Don't miss these Related Posts:Xbox 36 [...]

Apple iPhone Developer Agreement Leaked

11.03.2010 - 16:18 (GMT+01:00)
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has disclosed the iPhone Developer Program License Agreement making it less mysterious. Don't miss these Related Posts:Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to Get Multitasking – Screenshot LeakedApple Asks Developer to Remove "Android" From App Description or Face [...]

Chatroulette Map:Mashup of Chatroulette and Google Maps

11.03.2010 - 16:13 (GMT+01:00)
Chatroulette Map is a visualization of Chatroulette users which places their screengrabs on a map. Don't miss these Related Posts:10 Tools To Combine and Mashup Multiple RSS FeedsGoogle Maps India adds Landmarks for Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps Just Got a ‘Labs’ Feature, Expect New Thin [...]

Sony Enters the Motion-Sensing Game Scene with PlayStation Move

11.03.2010 - 15:40 (GMT+01:00)
Sony has decided to fight the Wii's motion sensing gaming with its own. Dubbed the "PlayStation Move", the controllers will work in tandem with the PlayStation Eye with great precision. The PlayStation Move will be available this fall in three bundles. Don't miss these Related Posts:Sony Enters Andr [...]

HTC Tattoo to get Android 2.1 upgrade

11.03.2010 - 15:33 (GMT+01:00)
Rejoice HTC Tattoo users. HTC has confirmed that HTC Tattoo will be receiving Android 2.1 update Don't miss these Related Posts:Vodafone UK To Launch HTC TattooAndroid 2.1 Update Coming to All US Android PhonesUpgrade to Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala from Ubuntu 9.04HTC Hero Running Android 2.1 (Leaked P [...]

Inventor of the Cell Phone Ditched iPhone for Motorola DROID

11.03.2010 - 15:02 (GMT+01:00)
Martin Cooper, who is the inventor of Cell Phones and has also filled a patent on "radio telephone system”, has ditched his iPhone for the Motorola DROID. Don't miss these Related Posts:Nexus One vs Motorola Droid vs iPhone 3GS Detailed ComparisoniPhone Killer: Verizon’s Motorola Droid First [...]

Motorola To Launch Bing Search & Maps on Android Handsets in China

11.03.2010 - 14:44 (GMT+01:00)
Motorola and Microsoft are going to come up with Android devices in China with Bing Search and Maps. Don't miss these Related Posts:China Unicom Postpones Launch of Android Mobile Phones in ChinaMotorola’s Mirage – yet another AndroidMotorola Debuts MOTOROI, Moto Asia’s First Andro [...]

Opera Mini 5 Beta For Android Released

11.03.2010 - 14:15 (GMT+01:00)
Opera Mini 5 beta for Android brings unsurpassed speed and innovative features like Speed Dial to Android users. Don't miss these Related Posts:Opera Mini Comes To Windows Mobile phonesOpera Mini Coming to an iPhone Near You – Will Be Demoed in Mobile World CongressOpera Will Power Vodafone [...]

Preorder Sleep is Death for $9

11.03.2010 - 12:47 (GMT+01:00)
Sleep is Death is an experimental game of storytelling. It is a two player-only game and will be available for pre-order for about a month. The preorder price is $9 and that will fetch you two copies (one for yourself, and one for your friend/spouse/boss/family-member). Have a blast playing this unu [...]

Sony Ericsson Satio Major Software Update

11.03.2010 - 11:16 (GMT+01:00)
Sony Ericsson Satio gets a major software update. Satio gets upgraded WVGA recording from the previous VGA recording. Don't miss these Related Posts:Firmware Update For Sony Ericsson Aino Now AvailableSony Ericsson Satio Update R1CA037 AvailableSony Ericsson Satio Exclusive PhotosSony Ericsson Satio [...]

CodePlex gets Revamped,Earns More Credibility

11.03.2010 - 11:00 (GMT+01:00)
Basically, CodePlex is being restructured to make it look better and get some more credibility into it. CodePlex was formed to make proprietary software developers get more involved in Open-Source software development and to reflect Microsoft's support for Open Source. Don't miss these Related Posts [...]

How to Add a Right Click Search to Chrome Browser

11.03.2010 - 09:15 (GMT+01:00)
Would you like to be able to highlight a word or a phrase on a web page and find out more about it' You can make this possible by adding search entries to the right click (context) menu. Don't miss these Related Posts:How to Add a Right Click Search Menu to Internet ExplorerQuickSearch Is A Multi-Se [...]

PayPal Asking PAN Card Number for Indian Accounts

11.03.2010 - 07:13 (GMT+01:00)
PayPal India has started asking PAN card number and mobile number when users login to their PayPal account. You can skip entering the PAN card number by following a simple trick, but the PayPal PAN number may become compulsory soon. Don't miss these Related Posts:PayPal Replaces Export Code With Pur [...]

8 Second Video Demos of IE 8

11.03.2010 - 06:20 (GMT+01:00)
Microsoft has created a couple of 8 second video ads to promote Internet Explorer 8.

Will You Pay $100 per Month to Embed a Video on your Website'

10.03.2010 - 19:09 (GMT+01:00)
How much are you willing to pay to embed a useful video clip on to your website'

Pop-up Reminders in Google Calendar

10.03.2010 - 18:28 (GMT+01:00)
Google Calendar can show pop-up reminders just like your favorite desktop email client.

Taxi Driver in India Uses YouTube to Find Customers

10.03.2010 - 16:55 (GMT+01:00)
The story of a taxi driver in India who uses YouTube to win customers from across the world.

The Best Applications for your Google Apps

10.03.2010 - 13:28 (GMT+01:00)
Meet the best web applications for your Google Apps account that are completely free.

Which Social Websites are Good for your own Site'

10.03.2010 - 11:31 (GMT+01:00)
This handy chart compares the various social websites like Twitter, Facebook, etc. to help you make the right choice for your social media campaigns.

Make Your Own Laptop Bag with a Hoodie

09.03.2010 - 19:39 (GMT+01:00)
Learn how you can make your laptop carrying bag with a jacket.

The New MSN.com Homepage

09.03.2010 - 19:33 (GMT+01:00)
Microsoft is slowly rolling out a new design for their MSN.com homepage.

Announcing Winners of the Intel Tips Contest

09.03.2010 - 19:05 (GMT+01:00)
Thank you all for participating in the Intel Contest. The winners are..

A Short Documentary on Google

09.03.2010 - 18:51 (GMT+01:00)
This short documentary on Google will give you a good idea of what Google is trying to do and how the different pieces fit in together.

Turn your Images into Spreadsheet Art

09.03.2010 - 15:00 (GMT+01:00)
Yes, you can use Excel spreadsheets as a drawing tool to convert images into pixel art with little effort.

Manage Google Docs from Microsoft Outlook

09.03.2010 - 14:29 (GMT+01:00)
Manage your Google Docs from Microsoft Outlook. You can also send Google documents as email attachments.

How to Export Email Addresses of all your Facebook Friends

09.03.2010 - 09:44 (GMT+01:00)
This tutorial describes how you can export the email addresses of all your Facebook friends and download the contacts as a CSV file.

Keep Your Passwords Safe on a Piece of Paper

09.03.2010 - 09:40 (GMT+01:00)
A simple paper based trick that will help you create and remember strong, complex and random passwords for different websites.

Office 2010 Coming in June; Free Upgrade for New Office 2007 Customers

05.03.2010 - 19:39 (GMT+01:00)
Microsoft Office 2010, which is clearly the best version of Office ever, will be available for download in June 2010.

Sunny's the best:Sobers

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: Even as the debate rages about the greatness of Sachin Tendulkar, with some rating him above Sir Donald Bradman, legendary Sir Garfield Sobers feels Sunil Gavaskar is the best.

Duel of Bagan-breds

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: When Mohun Bagan take on Chirag United in their 14th round I-League encounter at Salt Lake Stadium Thursday, expect a duel within the battle.

Sourav:Bowling

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: Saurashtra's wicket-keeper batsman Sagar Jogiyani is the favourite to be Wriddhiman Saha's standby in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

India looking for

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: Their bubble having been burst by Australia, India face a must-win situation for Thursday's meeting against Spain in the hockey World Cup.

Gritty Korea stay on course

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: In its two previous editions, South Korea have been the only Asian team to make the World Cup semi-finals, finishing fourth on both occasions.

Players unhappy with the

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: Their 6-0 victory over Canada notwithstanding, German coach Markus Weise is not too happy with the newly-laid pitch at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, the venue for the World Cup.

Sourav:Sachin deserves Bharat Ratna

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Calcutta: They have played international cricket together for a decade. Now former India captain Sourav Ganguly is the latest to join the bandwagon of celebrities who feel batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar should be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award.

Brazil have the last laugh vs Ireland

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Luck of the Irish' Do not believe it. Little more than three months after Ireland's heartbreak in Paris, when the double handball of Thierry Henry helped to knock them out of the World Cup, they suffered another cruel blow on Tuesday night.

Ferguson offers help to the US

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of a group of leading Premier League managers who have been offering assistance and support to the United States before their opening World Cup finals fixture against England.

'Invitation' on Sunday

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
The Mahalaxmi race course, in Mumbai, is the next destination for the big time racing. The coming weekend will witness some exciting contests, in the three major events marked for the Invitational races ' all sponsored by Vandrevala Foundation. The following are the runners:

3/3 still haunts Chris Broad

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
London: A year has passed since he survived the Lahore terror attacks on Sri Lankan players but Match Referee Chris Broad Wednesday said "cricket's 9/11" would remain with him till he dies.

NZ win first ODI

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Napier: Scott Styris went from probable 12th man to match-winner, guiding New Zealand to a two-wicket victory in a tense chase of 276 here Wednesday.

Brett Lee fitness

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Melbourne: Retired from Test cricket but desperate to save his ODI and Twenty20 career, injury-plagued Australian speedster Brett Lee says he plans to test his fitness and pace in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

England look to strike back

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai: The Indian women's team will warm-up for the upcoming T20 world championship with a three-match series against ODI world champions England starting here Wednesday.

Murali to quit Tests after the WI tour

03.03.2010 - 23:32 (GMT+01:00)
Melbourne: Spin legend Muttiah Muralidharan, who has the highest number of Test wickets under his belt, is planning to quit Tests after the tour of West Indies in October.

Anand wins his 10th Rapid title

20.08.2007 - 20:10 (GMT+01:00)
Viswanathan Anand lifted his 10th Grenkeleasing Rapid championship title after defeating Armenian Levon Aronian in a cautiously played final.

WC qualifiers:A worry for AIFF

06.08.2007 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00)
The Indian football team's camp for the ONGC Nehru Cup resumed here on Monday with the inclusion of JCT's young defender Anwar.

Indian athlete tests positive at Doha

20.07.2009 - 11:32 (GMT+01:00)
Seema Antil has been withdrawn from Asian Games contingent after testing positive for a banned drug.

Yuvraj ruled out of South Africa ODIs

Anand wins his 10th Rapid title

20.08.2007 - 20:10 (GMT+01:00)
Viswanathan Anand lifted his 10th Grenkeleasing Rapid championship title after defeating Armenian Levon Aronian in a cautiously played final.

WC qualifiers:A worry for AIFF

06.08.2007 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00)
The Indian football team's camp for the ONGC Nehru Cup resumed here on Monday with the inclusion of JCT's young defender Anwar.

Indian athlete tests positive at Doha

12.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
Seema Antil has been withdrawn from Asian Games contingent after testing positive for a banned drug.

Yuvraj ruled out of South Africa ODIs

12.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
There are a number of new drugs that could be rather attractive for the discerning cricketer.

Heard of eye,brain tampering'

12.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
There are a number of new drugs that could be rather attractive for the discerning cricketer.

Anand wins his 10th Rapid title

20.08.2007 - 20:10 (GMT+01:00)
Viswanathan Anand lifted his 10th Grenkeleasing Rapid championship title after defeating Armenian Levon Aronian in a cautiously played final.

WC qualifiers:A worry for AIFF

06.08.2007 - 20:44 (GMT+01:00)
The Indian football team's camp for the ONGC Nehru Cup resumed here on Monday with the inclusion of JCT's young defender Anwar.

Indian athlete tests positive at Doha

11.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
Seema Antil has been withdrawn from Asian Games contingent after testing positive for a banned drug.

Yuvraj ruled out of South Africa ODIs

11.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
There are a number of new drugs that could be rather attractive for the discerning cricketer.

Heard of eye,brain tampering'

11.07.2009 - 12:02 (GMT+01:00)
There are a number of new drugs that could be rather attractive for the discerning cricketer.

Heard of eye,brain tampering'

24.03.2009 - 11:37 (GMT+01:00)
There are a number of new drugs that could be rather attractive for the discerning cricketer.

Schedule of two IPL matches changed

10.03.2010 - 22:21 (GMT+01:00)
The schedule of two Indian Premier League matches have been changed due to the Corporation Council elections in Bangalore.

Kings XI Punjab have good mix of players:Sangakara

10.03.2010 - 22:10 (GMT+01:00)
Newly appointed captain of Kings XI Punjab Kumara Sangakara feels that despite injuries to Yuvraj Singh and Brett Lee, he has a good mix of players to choose from in the forthcoming third season of the Indian Premier League.

PCB's volte-face; says no life ban for Younis,Yousuf

10.03.2010 - 18:11 (GMT+01:00)
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has done a volte-face on the life ban imposed on former captain Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf, saying no such action has been taken.

Do not give in to terrorism,tour India:Former star players

10.03.2010 - 18:00 (GMT+01:00)
Legendary cricketers like Steve Waugh and Ian Botham adjured the athletes worldwide to not let terrorism affect sport anywhere in the world including India, which is set to host extremely popular IPL and Commonwealth Games later this year.

Dilshan signs for Sussex

10.03.2010 - 17:37 (GMT+01:00)
Sri Lankan Twenty20 specialist Tillakaratne Dilshan will play for Sussex this season, the English county announced today.

HC judges to visit Wankhede stadium to inspect renovation work

10.03.2010 - 17:34 (GMT+01:00)
Taking note of the petition claiming that renovation work at the Wankhede stadium has breached several laws, the Bombay High Court judges today said they would themselves visit the stadium for inspection.

Bradman is the greatest,Sachin comes only second:Waugh

10.03.2010 - 17:29 (GMT+01:00)
Sachin Tendulkar can come only second, after legendary Don Bradman in the list of all-time great cricketers, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh.

Chappell casts doubt over Clarke's suitability as future captain

10.03.2010 - 15:01 (GMT+01:00)
Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has cast doubts over Michael Clarke's suitability as a future Test captain, after he dashed back across the Tasman to be at the side of his controversy-prone fiancée in the middle of ODI series against New Zealand.

Yousuf,Younus should approach court:Inzamam

10.03.2010 - 13:41 (GMT+01:00)
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday said senior players Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan, who have been barred by the PCB from team for an indefinite period, should approach court challenging the decision.

Pak cricket board punishes 7 top players

10.03.2010 - 11:50 (GMT+01:00)
Only weeks ago, the cricket world was outraged at a decision by eight IPL teams to ignore all Pak players who were up for auction. Two days before the tournament began, the PCB, in a judgement that shocked the world, gave a clear indication of what they thought their players deserved. HT reports. Gr [...]

Kapil in ICC Hall of Fame

09.03.2010 - 23:45 (GMT+01:00)
Former India captain Kapil Dev has been formally inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame. A commemorative cap was presented to Kapil by ICC president David Morgan, reports HT Correspondent.

Simons looks to take Delhi past final hurdle

09.03.2010 - 23:42 (GMT+01:00)
Just a few days into his new role as Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach, Eric Simons is clear on one thing — come what may, the Daredevils will not choke in the final stages like in the past two editions, reports HT Correspondent.

After 20 years ,Sachin returns to Mumbai’s maidans

09.03.2010 - 23:17 (GMT+01:00)
Mumbai’s cricket aficionados reckon Sachin Tendulkar last played on the maidans of Mumbai in 1990, when he turned out for Shivaji Park Youngsters in a Purushottam Shield game at the Cross Maidan, soon after returning from India’s tour to New Zealand, reports Amol Karhadkar.

North overcome Yusuf heroics

09.03.2010 - 23:13 (GMT+01:00)
Yusuf Pathan attempted an encore of his Duleep Trophy heroics, but winning a match that was a lost cause proved to be beyond the home cricketer on the day. North Zone, despite not putting in one of their better performances, walked away with the Deodhar Trophy title, the 11th time they have done so [...]

Karbonn Mobiles signs sponsorship deal with IPL

09.03.2010 - 22:56 (GMT+01:00)
Handset manufacturer Karbonn Mobiles, a joint venture between Delhi-based Jaina Group and Bangalore-based UTL group, on Tuesday said it has inked a long-term sponsorship contract with the Indian Premier League.

Rooney hits double as Man Utd crush Milan 4-0

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Manchester: Wayne Rooney scored twice again as Manchester United cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 4-0 win over a feeble AC Milan sent them through 7-2 on aggregate on

Two early goals killed us,says England coach

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
The two early goals and the inexperience of his injury-hit side led to England's 1-4 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-final, said coach Bobby Crutchley here Thursday.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.

Inquiry committee report confidential:Butt

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Karachi: PCB chairman Ejaz Butt, on Thursday, made it clear that the board will not release the details of the inquiry committee report on the basis of which seven top players were slapped with severe

Players emotional,should reconsider decision:PHF chief

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Pakistan's hockey chief Qasim Zia Thursday said his players have taken an 'emotional decision' by announcing their retirement following a last-place finish in the World Cup in New Delhi.

Pakistan hockey squad quits,officials sacked after World Cup debacle

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
/Karachi, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan hockey plunged into a major crisis as the entire team announced retirement from international hockey soon after the national federation sacked the team officials and dissolved the selection committee following the four times champions' worst-ever World Cup finish.

Big blow for Asian hockey

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Anand PhilarThat the Indians would be fighting it out with Argentina for 7-8 positions in the hockey World Cup is a definite improvement over their performance in the previous three editions.Not that

Vijay Kumar keeps lead,Chowrasia in second place

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Lucknow's Vijay Kumar maintained his two-stroke lead in the Solaris Chemtech Open Golf Championship 2010 with a four under-68 to take his total to nine under 135, here Thursday.

Australia beat Netherlands 2-1,to meet Germany in the final

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Australia defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final of the Hockey World Cup and set up their third consecutive title clash with Germany.

Vonn wins super-combined title after 2 events

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Lindsey Vonn may have crashed in the giant slalom Thursday, but she got some good news after the race.

Match was tougher than what score suggests:German coach

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
Happy with his side's 4-1 win over England in the Hockey World Cup semi-final, German coach Markus Weise Thursday said the match was tougher than what the score suggests.

Guay of Canada wins super-G World Cup title

11.03.2010 - 15:03 (GMT+01:00)
-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Erik Guay of Canada produced a daring run to win the final race of the season Thursday and claim a World Cup title in the super-G.

Delhi's WADA-approved,anti-doping lab ready for Games

11.03.2010 - 13:34 (GMT+01:00)
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Thursday said that anti-doping procedures during the 2010 Games in Delhi would be all the more stringent thanks to the recent World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) approval of the testing lab here.

India,Pakistan to revive hockey Test series

11.03.2010 - 13:34 (GMT+01:00)
New Delhi: India and Pakistan are set to revive their bilateral hockey Test series after four years with the two national federations agreeing, on Thursday, to start an annual series for men and women

Germany outplay England,stay on course for a hat-trick of title(Lead)

11.03.2010 - 13:34 (GMT+01:00)
World and Olympic champions Germany ended England's fairytale run routing the European champions 4-1 to storm into the final of the Hockey World Cup.

Hockey WC:Pak finish last; team,selectors sacked

11.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00)
Pakistan finished last in the World Cup, their worst-ever WC performance.

Pak coach apologises for dismal WC campaign

11.03.2010 - 16:33 (GMT+01:00)
Pak hockey captain and coach apologised for their worst-ever performance.

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11.03.2010 - 11:33 (GMT+01:00)
Website offers you real-time updates from matches.

Rooney hits double as Man Utd crush Milan 4-0

11.03.2010 - 06:33 (GMT+01:00)
The introduction of David Beckham as a 65th-minute replacement for Ignazio Abate raised the biggest cheer of the night.

Arsenal sail into Champions League quarters

10.03.2010 - 07:33 (GMT+01:00)
Bayern Munich also went through to the last eight despite losing to Fiorentina.

Germany beat fighting New Zealand

09.03.2010 - 17:33 (GMT+01:00)
Germany went 2-0 up in the first half before winning the game 5-2.

India hold South Africa to 3-3 draw

09.03.2010 - 17:33 (GMT+01:00)
The hosts would now clash for the seventh-eighth positions.

Photogallery:Top sportsmen and their sex scandals

09.03.2010 - 17:33 (GMT+01:00)
David Beckham reportedly had a four-month affair with the ex- PA.

Australia beat Pakistan to qualify for semis

09.03.2010 - 17:33 (GMT+01:00)
Abbott scored the equaliser three minutes into the second half and netted again shortly before the final whistle.

England suffer first loss as Spain win 2-0

09.03.2010 - 17:33 (GMT+01:00)
Very little at stake, England players did not stretch themselves but coach Jason Lee refused to buy the argument.

Pics:Sports and sex scandals

07.03.2010 - 11:01 (GMT+01:00)
David Beckham reportedly had a four-month affair with the ex- PA.

India lose to England,out of Hockey WC semis race

06.03.2010 - 19:32 (GMT+01:00)
India have lost three consecutive matches after beating Pakistan.

England beat India 3-2 in Hockey World Cup

06.03.2010 - 18:04 (GMT+01:00)
India have lost three consecutive matches after beating Pakistan.

Paes-Bhupathi pull one back against Russia

06.03.2010 - 15:34 (GMT+01:00)
Paes and Bhupathi toyed with the Russian duo in their 6-3 6-2 6-2 win.

Network 18 impact:Kalmadi wants tout cop punished

06.03.2010 - 13:01 (GMT+01:00)
Delhi policeman exposed while illegally selling Hockey World Cup tickets.

Just finish the race,Karun`s target on F1 debut!

11.03.2010 - 11:34 (GMT+01:00)
Handicapped by limited resources, India`s newest Formula One driver Karun Chandhok has set himself a modest target of just finishing the race when he makes his F1 debut.

Two golds for India in Asian Youth Boxing C`ship!

11.03.2010 - 11:34 (GMT+01:00)
Vikas Krishnan (60kg) and Naveen Kumar (81kg) fetched gold medals, while three others settled for silver as the Indian boxing team finished runners-up at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Tehran, Iran.

Big guns ease through at All England`s!

11.03.2010 - 11:34 (GMT+01:00)
World number one Lee Chong Wei and titleholder Lin Dan both eased into the second round of the All England badminton championships.

Valdano backs Real coach Pellegrini after Europe exit!

11.03.2010 - 11:34 (GMT+01:00)
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano backed coach Manuel Pellegrini after the big-spending club`s failure to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive season.