Pathan says stranger sent him expensive gifts
The corruption scandal that has rocked international cricket is finding an echo in India as well with out-of-favour pacer Irfan Pathan on Friday claiming that he was sent expensive gifts by a "strange
Coordinate policies against protectionism: India to G20
At a time when states in the US are embracing policies that reek of protectionism, India on Friday asked a grouping developed and developing economies to act towards keeping trade open and ensure fina
Weightlifters look to erase dope shame in CWG
Saved from missing the Commonwealth Games by a last-minute loan from the Organising Committee, Indian weightlifters would look to erase the dope shame of the previous two editions with a rich haul of
FM to attend Fund-Bank meet in US next month
Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit the United States next month to take part in the annual Fund-Bank meet, which may among other things discuss giving greater say to emerging economies inclu
BCCI admits Pathan approached by a stranger
The cricket board on Friday admitted that Irfan Pathan was approached by a "stranger" a few years back and said the discarded pacer had done the right thing by informing it to the team manager.
Big B best actor, 3 Idiots popular film at National Awards
The eagerly anticipated 57th national awards were announced this evening in the capital. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth best actor award for his performance in Paa.
Coastal rule change to herald Mumbai boom
Real estate development along Mumbai’s multi-billion-dollar coastline has got an immediate boost with the relaxation of the new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 2010 notification.
Big B is best actor for Paa, 3 Idiots most popular film
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan won his fourth national award as best actor for his brilliant portrayal of the extraordinary character Auro in Paa, which was also named best Hindi film and won awards for best supporting actress (Arundhati Nag) and best makeup (Christein Tinsley and Dominie Till). Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots, meanwhile, won the best popular film award and also for best lyrics (Swanand Kirkere).
Kashmir: Centre awaits feedback
Amidst sharp differences over the demand for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from parts of Jammu and Kashmir and/or its dilution, the government on Wednesday decided to send an all-party delegation to “form an important input into the government’s evolving response on various issues related to Jammu and Kashmir”.
CBI may seek vacation of stay on Yasin Malik trial
The CBI may approach the Supreme Court seeking vacation of stay on the trial against separatist leader Yasin Malik in connection with Rubaiya Sayeed kidnapping case and killing of four Indian Air Force officers in Jammu and Kashmir in 1989. The high court of Jammu and Kashmir had earlier stayed the trial against Malik in the Tada court in Jammu.