Bench rules out ban on IPL, blames the whole problem on the governing body’s lackadaisical attitude Even as the spot-fixing scandal deepened, the Supreme Court on Tuesday pointed the finger at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), observing
Mr. Modi succeeded in diverting the media’s attention on him as he hopped from the residence of one senior leader to another Ahead of the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday kept himself busy by having one-
Decision follows BCCI move to encash Sahara's bank guarantee The reputation of the Indian Premier League suffered another dent on Tuesday when Pune Warriors India withdrew from the league over financial differences with the BCCI. PWI had failed to pa
Iran’s powerful Guardian Council, known for its proximity to the country’s Supreme Leader, has rejected the candidacy of two heavyweights -- former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, and Esfandiyar Rahim-Mashaei, a protégé of outgoing President Mahmo
"I have done no wrong. I have always played cricket in the spirit of the game. " Pace bowler S. Sreesanth says he is innocent and that he has never indulged in spot-fixing. In a statement, released through senior advocate Rebecca John, the cricketer sai
Li says two countries have not shied away from addressing the vexed border issue India and China on Tuesday informed the world of their determination to resolve outstanding issues through direct, if at times plain, talks between themselves.On the third
China on Tuesday said Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to New Delhi and Mumbai had given “a strong boost” to ties with India. The State media here hailed the three-day trip, saying it has sent “a positive signal” despite differences over the boundary issue and
Desperate for immediate success, English clubs have mindlessly sacked managers The disturbing trend of sacking managers and coaches, without giving them ample time to prove themselves, has plumbed depressing depths this season with more than a hundred lo
Bayern Munich is called Germany’s best football club, which is supported by the Bundesliga and European record books and manifested as well by its immense wealth. But Bayern’s confident mia san mia (roughly translated as “we are who we are”) motto will
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer believes Borussia Dortmund can only win Saturday’s Champions League final if its opponent Bayern Munich has a bad day. In an interview, the honorary president of Bayern Munich said that his club was slight favou
Darren Sammy was the toast of the Hyderabadis — not just for hitting two sixes under pressure to ensure Sunrisers’ win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the last IPL game in Hyderabad — but also for the way he has endeared himself to the crowds with his now-f
The appointment of Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma as the next CAG creates a conflict of interest as he will sit in judgment on his accountability in military procurements made during his tenure Union Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma has been a
Nine uninterrupted years in office cannot be made light of. After all, the last government to reach this milestone bowed out of power 36 years ago. Besides, history has held that feat to be dubious because Indira Gandhi, whose first stint lasted 11 years,
A day after being sacked from his position as iGATE CEO, Phaneesh Murthy claimed on Tuesday that he was a victim of “extortion” by an employee who has alleged sexual harassment by him. Participating in a telephonic media conference , Mr. Murthy denied he
The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has started investigation into alleged cartelisation by oil marketing companies in fixing petrol prices. The Director-General, the investigation arm of the CCI, is probing the issue. Without divulging specific
‘Indian products have a competitive edge in China’ The Prime Minister of China, Li Keqiang, during his visit here , urged the Indian business community to have greater trade ties with his country to address the problem of trade imbalance between the two
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang’s visit to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) offshore development centre here on Tuesday highlights the position accorded to the information technology (IT) sector by China and underscores TCS’ role in the Chinese IT servic
It validates timeline proposed by archaeologists and Muziris links with Roman trade Science validates history at Pattanam, located 25 km north of Kochi and identified as Muziris, lost port town frequented by Roman traders. Nuclear physicists have confir
The term Vedanta means the end of the Vedas and could refer to the Upanishads that form the latter portion of the Vedas. It is so called because it teaches the ultimate aim and scope of the Vedas — to realise the Supreme Brahman. The wealth of wisdom cont
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison’s gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock’s most enduring songs, has died. He was 74. Mr. Manzarek
The Southern Naval Command’s Maritime Museum, located at Fort Kochi, hosts a variety of exhibits tracing the origin and evolution of the Indian Navy from the heyday of the East India Company. Photos: K.K. Mustafah
A. R. Rahman's teaser of ‘Nenje Yezhu’ for Dhanush-starrer Maryan has garnered over 3.5 lakh hits in just four days, Director A.L. Vijay and actor Vijay are on the last leg of the shoot of the film Thalaivaa, Malayalam director Saji Surendran, is back wit
Armed with a Nikon D-800 camera with 105 mm F 2.8 lens, photographer, V. Ganesan switched to clickety-click mode and captured the tiny photogenic creatures. Spotting them itself required an eye for detail. But "Poochi" Venkatraman helped identify them.
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has put an end to the debate on Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Ramesh Chennithala’s induction into his Cabinet by categorically stating that he does not propose to go in for a reshuffle of his team. He has
