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Windies pip Aussies by 8 runs to enter finals
Underdogs West Indies stunned five-time champions Australia by eight runs in a thrilling low-scoring Super Six stage match to storm into the final of the ICC women’s Cricket World Cup against the same opponents at the MIG Club ground here today.
Maoist mediator arrest sparks outrage
The arrest of Dandapani Mohanty, a known Maoist mediator and president of Orissa-based human rights forum Jana Adhikar Manch, has sparked off a major controversy with leading social activists dubbing
Kurien met girl, claims convict
The convict in the Suryanelli case, Dharmarajan, has said he had taken P.J. Kurien in his car to Kumily to meet the Suryanelli girl on Februay 19, 1996.
Pope’s resignation shocks Kerala
The news of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on health grounds was received with shock and disbelief in Kerala, home to 55 lakh Catholics of which two will themselves be candidates when the proces
We’ll give a good fight to Australia: Mukund
Determined to make an impression against mighty Australia, Board president’s XI skipper Abhinav Mukund today said that he and his teammates are looking forward to put up a good fight when they take on the visitors in a two-day warm-up match, starting here tomorrow.
Rupee down 24 paise vs dollar in early trade
The rupee today fell by 24 paise to 53.74 in early trade, continuing its downward march for the fourth straight session at the Interbank Foreign Exchange, due to continued dollar demand from importers.
Selectors drop Gambhir, bring back Harbhajan
Under-performing opener Gautam Gambhir was shown the door with Shikhar Dhawan being his surprise replacement in the 15-member Indian cricket squad, announced today for the first two Tests against Australia starting February 22 in Chennai.
Growth may remain muted for Indian hotel industry: ICRA
The Indian hotel industry is likely to witness only a marginal revenue growth of about seven per cent in 2012-13 with uncertain economy impacting demand, according to a study by rating agency ICRA.
Ton-up raina puts rest in control
Suresh Raina smashed his 11th first class ton to power Rest of India to 526 in 130.1 overs against hosts Mumbai on Day Two of the Irani Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.
New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by eight wickets
New Zealand rode on their bowlers lethal performance to crush Sri Lanka by eight wickets in their first Super Six match of the ICC women’s World Cup here today.
