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Pak batsman Mohd Yousuf rubbishes media reports of retirement from int'l cricket

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has rejected media reports which said that he has retired from international cricket.

Pune Warriors pull out of IPL

May 21, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Pune Warriors India, owned by Sahara India Parivar, Tuesday announced they were pulling out of Indian Premier League (IPL).

SC slams BCCI on spot fixing; no ban on IPL

May 21, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) While refusing to ban the remaining IPL matches, the Supreme Court Tuesday slammed the BCCI, saying spot fixing incidents had taken place due to its lackadaisical approach in reining in the erring players.

Rajasthan Board class 12th results 2013 Arts declared: Check results here

May 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

The Rajasthan Board class 12th result 2013 for Arts has been declared by the Board of Secondary education Rajasthan (BSER) at 11.30 a.m. Candidates can check their Rajasthan board Senior Secondary (Arts) Exam 2013 Result by visiting the official website of BSER at http://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/.

If charges true, it's sad for the game: Preity Zinta

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Leading actor and Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Preity Zinta is shaken by the spot-fixing scandal to hit the Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) and says if the charges of spot-fixing are true, it would be bad for the game.

Ireland gives 'positive response' to PCB's tour request

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Ireland has given hope of reviving international cricket in Pakistan after it reportedly agreed to consider visiting the country to reciprocate Pakistan's one-day international (ODI) tour of Ireland.

Yahoo! Board approves billion-dollar deal to buy Tumblr

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Yahoo Board has reportedly approved a telephonic deal with New York-based social blogging site Tumblr to acquire the blogging site for 1.1 billion dollars in cash, although Tumblr will function independently despite the Internet icon investing in the company.

Royals to file criminal complaint against arrested trio

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals will file a police complaint against its tainted players who were caught in the spot-fixing scandal, announced Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan here Sunday.

Spot-fixing row: N.Srinivasan calls the spot-fixers as 'dirty cricketers'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) N.Srinivasan on Saturday termed the tainted Rajasthan Royals cricketers as "dirty cricketers" who have let the Indian Premier League (IPL) down and should be put behind bars.

BCCI Working Committee likely to meet on May 19, decide on players fate

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in Inida's (BCCI) Working Committee is likely to meet on May 19, and may consider after deliberation, the imposition of a life ban on Test player S.Sreesanth and two Rajasthan Royal players-Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila-for their alleged role in spot-fixing three of Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League matches this season, television reports said Friday.

Thousands court arrest in Mumbai, Maharashtra against new tax

May 16, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Thousands of traders in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, along with prominent state politicians, courted arrest Thursday demanding scrapping of the new Local Body Tax (LBT), officials said.

Pacer Sreesanth and two other teammates arrested for spot-fixing

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A 'shocked and saddened' BCCI suspended pacer S Sreesanth and two other Rajasthan Royals players on Thursday accused of spot-fixing in the IPL and vowed to take "strictest action" against them if found guilty after an inquiry.

Delhi Lokayukta issues notice to Dikshit for hoardings

May 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami for putting up their posters in public places.

Dikshit gets notice for hoardings

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami for their posters in public places.

Ghana FA resolves to deal drastically with hooligans

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Accra (Ghana), May 15 (IANS) The Professional League Board (PLB) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) resolved to deal drastically with acts of hooliganism at league centres in the last four matches of the country's Premier League.

'Windies Board to earn $4.5 mn from CPL'

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Port of Spain, May 15 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn $4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a WICB Director has announced.

ICSE and ISC results 2013 to be declared on May 17

May 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

ICSE Board results 2013 of class 10th and 12th will be declared by the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on May 17, 2013. The ICSE and ISC 2013 exams were held in the month of February earlier this year in which lakhs of student appeared and are eagerly waiting for their results which will end on May 17.

Scholar and thinker Asghar Ali Engineer dead

May 14, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Renowned Islamic scholar, progressive thinker, author and Dawoodi Bohra reformist leader Asghar Ali Engineer passed away here Tuesday after a prolonged illness, family members said. He was 74.

Blown up German Bakery in 2010 reopens, with 16CCTV cameras keeping watch

May 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Pune, May 12 (ANI): The eatery, German Bakery that came into the limelight after a bomb blast that killed 17 patrons and injured over 60 others in 2010, has been formally reopened at the posh Koregaon Park area here with the owners hoping to erase the terrible memory.

A bow here, wow there, bow-wow everywhere (Letter from Shimla)

May 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Just over a month after the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation to ensure that the streets of this popular hill resort, once the summer capital of British India, are free of stray dogs, animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has stepped in.

China bird flu toll rises to 33

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Beijing, May 11 (IANS) The toll due to the H7N9 avian influenza in China has risen to 33, with the death of an 83-year-old woman in Shanghai, officials said Saturday.

Delhi gang-rape victim's kin mourns on her 24th birthday

May 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) On the 24th birthday of the Delhi gang-rape victim here Friday, her house was silent.

BCB vows to investigate skipper Rahim's 'sudden' resignation decision

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has pledged to get to the bottom of the sudden decision of captain Mushfiqur Rahim's resignation, hinting that there were other contributing factors behind the decision.

Traders' stir severely hits tax inflow in Nagpur

May 9, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Nagpur, May 9 (IANS) In an unexpected fall-out of the ongoing traders' strike, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has reported a steep drop in cash flow by way of Local Body Tax to just around Rs.2 crore since April 1, when it (LBT) was implemented, an official said.

HP Board class 12th results 2013 declared: Check results here

May 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

HP Board class 12th results 2013 have been declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). Students appeared for the exam can check their Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12th results 2013 by visiting the official website of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE): http://hpbose.org/.

CPI-M on confrontation course with Banerjee over rally

May 6, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) A standoff is brewing between the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and the main opposition CPI-M over the administration's refusal to allow the Marxists to hold a public meeting at the very spot in north Kolkata where Banerjee had addressed the people last week.

Heavy smog to linger in Beijing

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Heavy smog that has shrouded Beijing for days is unlikely to disperse soon, environment authorities in the Chinese capital predicted on Monday.

Akhtar blames PCB oversight for spot-fixing menace

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is neglecting spot-fixing problems.

Three dead in Beijing knife attack

May 5, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Beijing, May 5 (IANS) A knife-wielding man stabbed two people to death and injured another in Beijing, police said. The assailant also died from injuries suffered while resisting arrest.

Miandad 'dissatisfied' by Woodhill's appointment as Pak batting coach

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Karachi, May 4 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has expressed his dissatisfaction at the appointment of Trent Woodhill as the national team's batting coach, terming it a mistake on the part of those who recommended the Australian.

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2013 Results Expected on 9th May

May 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2013 is likely to be declared on 9th May 2013. Candidates can check their results of Tamil Nadu 12th board result 2013 on 9th May 2013 at the Directorate of Government Examinations website: http://www.tnresults.nic.in/.

One bird flu death reported in central China

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Changsha, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A 55-year-old man died Wednesday morning in central China's Hunan Province due to an infection of H7N9 avian flu, local health authorities said.

Goa HSSC exam result declared, Check result

May 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary HSSC exam has been declared today on 02 May 2013 at 11 am. Students appeared for the exam can check Goa 12th Board exam results by visiting the link: http://goaresults.nic.in/res_hssc2013/res_hssc13.htm

EDMC: Mayor reiterates commitment to make clean and green Delhi

May 1, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Mayor of East Delhi, Ram Narayan Dubey today on occasion of foundation day of East Delhi Municipal Corporation released a booklet on its achievements ?Aakalan? at its headquarter Udyag Sadan

Minister among new Windies Board directors

May 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Port of Spain, May 1 (IANS/CMC) St. Kitts and Nevis government minister, Richard Skerrit, has been appointed a director of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

US consumer confidence improves

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 1 (IANS) US consumer confidence increased in April after an unexpected drop in March, said a report by the research institute Conference Board.

PCB ropes in hairdresser to mentor Pak pacemen on 'groomed' appearance

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Along with improving their bowling skills, young Pakistani pace bowlers have also been getting tips on maintaining their appearance by a hairdresser at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-organised training camp.

Coal plant emissions killed up to 1,15,000 people

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Emissions from coal plants resulted in 80,000 to 1,15,000 premature deaths and more than 20 million asthma cases in 2011-12 in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

PCB to analyze leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against life ban

April 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has reportedly said that the board would legally examine the dismissal of leg-spin bowler Danish Kaneria's appeal against his life ban on playing cricket in England on allegations of spot-fixing.

Panel rejects Kaneria's appeal against ECB-imposed ban over spot-fixing

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Former Pakistani and Essex spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against a lifetime ban imposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for a spot-fixing incident was rejected yesterday by a five-man panel from the cricket discipline commission.

Maharashtra medicos call off 4-day-old strike

April 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in all government-run hospitals in Maharshtra have called off their four-day-old strike Friday, an official here said.

One lakh fine imposed on Shimla sweetmeat seller

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) A sweetmeat seller was fined Rs.one lakh, the highest ever penalty in the state, by a designated officer for selling sweets that failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, an official said Friday.

Pak players may risk career by joining politics, says PCB expert

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): An expert close to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) think tank has advised cricketers to stay away from active politics, saying that a player may risk his career by mixing politics with sports.

'Star' Pietersen ruled out of squad for Champions Trophy

April 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr 25 (ANI): In a major setback to the England team, controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after a slower-than-expected recovery from a knee injury.

Committee recommends more funds for urban development ministry

April 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A parliamentary standing committee Tuesday asked the Ministry of Urban Development to ask the finance ministry and the Planning Commission to grant more funds to the National Capital Regional Planning Board.

Trial starts for US officials accused in Obama, Clinton '2008 ballot petition fraud'

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A trial has started for a former Democratic official and a Board of Elections worker who are accused of orchestrating an illegal scheme to fake the petitions that enabled 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton, to qualify for the race in Indiana.

'Disgraced' Westfield 'forced' to attend 'match-fixer' Kaneria's appeal hearing or face arrest

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Disgraced English pace bowler Mervyn Westfield has revealed that he has been forced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to attend the match-fixing appeal hearing of Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria or face arrest.

Reese Witherspoon denies saying 'do you know my name' during arrest

April 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 22 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon, who reportedly told the police officer arresting her for disorderly conduct, "do you know my name," did not utter those words, a source has said.

Pak cricket recommends 40 players for new contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the names of 40 players have been recommended by the selection committee for this years' central contract list, according to an official.

Pak players annoyed at PCB's delay in announcing central contract list

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Karachi, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistani cricketers have expressed their annoyance at the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) delay in announcing the new central contract list despite the passage of almost four months since the former contracts expired at the end of 2012.

Bird flu cases rise to 31 in Shanghai

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 AM

Beijng, April 18 (IANS) The number of avian flu affected cases reached 31 in Shanghai, with the confirmation of a new case Wednesday, health authorities said.

ICC allocates Afghanistan $422,000

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Dubai, April 17 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) was Wednesday allocated $422,000 from ICC's Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP).

Nigerian group seeks tax rebates for boxing

April 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Lagos, April 17 (IANS) Nigeria's Boxing Board of Control (NBBC) has appealed to the government to grant adequate tax rebates for corporate organisations that sponsor professional boxing in the country.

'Banned' Kaneria hopes to revive career by appealing before ECB committee

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Johannesburg, Apr 17 (ANI): Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is hoping to revive his international career by appealing against his life ban before a disciplinary committee of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Secret monitors to watch Pakistani cricketers

April 17, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board planned to send a group of secret monitors to keep an eye on its cricketers during their May-June tour to England in an effort to stop players from getting involved in any scandal.

Ahmedabad launches heat action plan

April 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Ahmedabad, April 16 (IANS) Ahmedabad Tuesday launched the first-of-its-kind heat action plan to create a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events fuelled by climate change.

'Ishq ki maa ki' censored, lyrics changed to '...naa ki'

April 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The lyrics of Mika's newest Bollywood offering "Ishq ki maa ki" from the upcoming film "I Don't Luv U" had to be changed after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised objections to the lyrics.

Haryana officials to count canine genitals!

April 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Chandigarh, April 16 (IANS) It may not entirely be in the line of duty, but some officials in Haryana could soon be counting the genital organs of sterilised dogs.

Basit Ali praises PCB for 'extraordinary' development of Pak women cricket

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Test batsman Basit Ali has commended the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) efforts towards the development of women's cricket in the country, saying that the board has gone to extraordinary lengths for the upliftment of the game.

Basit Ali blasts former PCB Chairman Butt for damaging 'cause of Pak cricket'

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Test batsman Basit Ali has said that the recent outburst of former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt against Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez and coach Dav Whatmore is 'anti cricket' and 'damaging' to the cause of cricket in Pakistan.

Germany returns painting taken by Nazis

April 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS/EFE) The western German city of Cologne will return an Oskar Kokoschka painting taken by the Nazis from Jewish art dealer Alfred Flechtheim to his heirs to settle a long-running dispute over the work, officials said.

Beijing to launch new airport by 2018

April 10, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Beijing, April 10 (IANS) Construction of a new airport in the Chinese capital will start next year, and the facility is expected to be completed and put to use in 2018, officials said Wednesday.

Pakistan's tour of Caribbean is on, says WICB

April 10, 2013 at 3:24 PM

St. John's (Antigua), April 10 (IANS) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has brushed aside media reports suggesting that Pakistan's tour of the Caribbean this year is in jeopardy.

ECB asks BCCI to reschedule IPL end by April 30 to make players more attractive to franchises

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): The organisers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been asked by England cricket chiefs to conclude the lucrative Twenty20 tournament by April 30 to make players more attractive to franchises.

IL&FS to build parking facility in Hyderabad

April 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Ltd Monday said it will construct integrated multilevel automated car parking facility at a cost of Rs.35.04 crore in the old city of Hyderabad.

MCD:10 April last date for filing of nomination for Mayor Post

April 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM

The first meeting of South Delhi Muncipal Corporation has been scheduled for April 16, 2013 to elect its Mayor and Deputy Mayor besides three members of the Standing Committee.

One drowned, eight hurt as water mainline bursts

April 8, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) In a freak accident, one person drowned and eight others were suffocated, including one seriously, when a water main pipeline burst and flooded their home Monday, officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

One more arrested for Thane disaster

April 7, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Thane, April 7 (IANS) One more person was arrested Sunday for the collapse of a seven-storey building at Thane that left 74 people dead, and a court here has sent all the nine to 14 days police custody, police said.

Thane building collapse: Corporator, deputy municipal commissioner among eight arrested

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Thane, Apr 7 (ANI): Five more persons, including an assistant municipal commissioner and a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator, were today arrested in connection with the building collapse at Shil Phata area in Maharashtra's Thane district, in which 74 people died and over 60 others injured.

Cycling expedition in Shimla hills to mark World Health Day

April 7, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Shimla, April 7 (IANS) To mark World Health Day, a group of 60 cyclists Sunday set out for an expedition in the 'Queen of Hills', as Shimla was fondly called by the British.

Police pin down absconding builders in connection with building collapse

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Thane, Apr 6 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, police on Saturday finally arrested the absconding builders Jameel Qureshi and Saleem Shaikh, who were on the run for the past couple of days, after 72 people had died and over 60 were injured in what is being termed as Maharashtra's worst building collapse in a decade. One of them was arrested from Siddharthnagar in Uttar Pradesh, the other was arrested in Thane by the Thane Crime Branch.

Death toll in Thane building collapse rises to 71, woman rescued after 36 hours

April 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Thane (Maharashtra),April 6 (ANI): The death toll from a building that collapsed in Thane, Maharashtra, has risen to 71. Among the dead are 25 children. Sixty-two people are on the list of injured.

Uproar in Maharashtra assembly over building collapse

April 5, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) The Maharashtra legislative assembly witnessed uproarious scenes Friday over Thursday's building collapse in Thane in which 48 people were killed.

48 die in Thane building collapse, two suspended (Roundup)

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), April 5 (IANS) Even as the death toll in Thursday evening's seven-storey building collapse rose to 48, two officials were suspended Friday for not heeding complaints regarding the unauthorised structure.

Jamaica, Guyana applaud new WICB president

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM

St.John's (Antigua), April 5 (IANS/CMC) Congratulations continue to come in for Jamaican businessman Dave Cameron who was elected new president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) last week.

Thane building collapse toll rises to 34

April 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), April 5 (IANS) Rescue efforts in the Shil Phata area of Thane district continued Friday with rescuers so far recovering 34 bodies from under the debris of an unauthorised seven-storey building that collapsed. Another 57 people bearing injuries, mostly critical, were rescued after the Thursday evening collapse.

Thane building collapse kills nine

April 4, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), April 4 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and dozens injured Thursday as an unauthorised seven-storey building collapsed here, officials said.

Three killed in Maharashtra building collapse

April 4, 2013 at 9:57 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), April 4 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 22 others injured after a seven-storey building came crumbling down here, officials said.

China reports fourth bird flu death

April 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Shanghai, April 4 (IANS) Another person died of H7N9 bird flu in China's Shanghai cith Thursday, taking the total number of such deaths in the country to four, reports Xinhua.

Harmful pollutants go up sharply in Beijing

April 4, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Beijing, April 4 (IANS/EFE) The levels of two pollutants harmful to human health rose sharply in Beijing in the first three months of 2013 relative to the same period of last year, the South China Morning Post reported, citing a government official.

MCD launched special drive to register the rickshaw pliers

April 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM

East Delhi Municipal Corporation today started a special drive for registration of cycle rickshaws and rickshaw pullers/pliers through their Citizen Service Bureaus whereas North Delhi Municipal Corporation had initiated

Puerto Rico varsity's finance chief falls prey to scam

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

San Juan, April 3 (IANS/EFE) The head of finance at the University of Puerto Rico resigned after a scammer bilked the institution out of $150,000, UPR President Miguel Munoz said.

Hyundai hikes car prices

April 1, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Passenger car major Hyundai Motor India Monday increased prices of all its models from Rs.575 to Rs.2,830.

UEFA president Platini says no to 'expensive' goal-line technology for CL matches

March 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 29 (ANI): UEFA President Michael Platini has said is too expensive for the Champions League and they would rather spend the money on youth football.

Cameron elected new Windies cricket chief

March 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 28 (IANS/CMC) Jamaican businessman Dave Cameron has been elected president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), beating incumbent Julian Hunte in a close vote at the Annual General Meeting here.

Dionne Warwick files for bankruptcy following 650k pounds tax bill

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, Mar. 27 (ANI): Multi-award winning singer Dionne Warwick has been forced to file for bankruptcy in New Jersey after being faced with paying a 650,000-dollar tax bill.

Holi celebrated with gusto in Mumbai

March 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Mumbai city and suburbs erupted in colours as thousands poured out of houses and building complexes from early Wednesday to play Rang Panchami.

PCB must set high standards for players to represent country: Ex-cricketers

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Karachi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Expressing disappointment with the performance of the Pakistan cricket team in South Africa, the country's former cricketers have said there is a need for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to set high standards for national representation.

Mayoral poll row clouds budget session (Goa Newsletter)

March 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Panaji, March 23 (IANS) The hero during the budget session of the Goa legislative assembly was unfortunately not the budget.

Reliance Infra unveils water conservation model

March 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure Friday unveiled a prototype model of water conservation, marking 'World Water Day'.

Kazakh's Almaty city to taste India tea during Nowruz

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Kazakhstan's Almaty will get an opportunity to taste exquiste Indian tea during its Nowruz celebrations as India's Tea Board is organising a two-day exhibition and tea tasting session for the general public of the central Asian city.

Government approves 12 FDI proposals worth Rs.2,609 crore

March 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The government Friday said it has approved 12 proposals of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.2,609.27 crore.

Agra hoteliers fuming over new tax on tourists

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Agra, March 21 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Agra is in the process of introducing a new way to raise funds for the maintenance and development of civic infrastructure - a tax on tourists who stay in five- four- and three-star hotels.

Pietersen ruled out of IPL with knee injury

March 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils suffered a serious set-back Wednesday after their maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a knee injury.

Swann on course to get fit for Ashes after elbow surgery

March 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): England's number one off spinner Graeme Swann has been officially cleared to play in the Ashes after undergoing successful elbow surgery in the United States

Coca-Cola CEO Terry Davis to step down next year

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Coca-Cola's chief executive Terry Davis will step down next year, the beverage group has announced.

ICC expresses helplessness in helping 'terror-hit' Pak restore international cricket

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Abu Dhabi, Mar 16 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has said the governing body can't do anything to help Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) restore international cricket in the country.

Muslims against lower consensual sex age

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Three leading Muslim groups are against the government decision to lower the age for consensual sex, saying it will be a blow to family and social values.

Abused Oz communities pushing for tough new penalties against racial vilification

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): The Australian government is considering a proposed overhaul of racial vilification laws of the state of New South Wales (NSW) following broadcaster's Alan Jones racist attack on Lebanese Muslims, calling them 'vermins' and 'mongrels' who 'rape and pillage'.

Court makes civic bodies pull down illegal hoardings

March 15, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) It took a stern order of the Bombay High Court for the country's top municipal corporation and other civic bodies to finally remove hundreds of illegal hoardings defacing various cities of Maharashtra.