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Everything you need to know about Powa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

KXIP vs RCB: Will Gayle Tsunami resurface again?

April 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM

The 25th match of IPL 5 will be played in PCA stadium of Mohali between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore and it will start at 8 pm in the evening.

KKR will look to avenge their previous loss against KXIP

April 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders, which lost their previous match against Kings XI Punjab by just 2 runs, will look to turn things in their favors this time.

Kings XI Punjab will look to avenge Pune Warriors

April 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Kings XI Punjab will once again face Pune Warrior in the 14th match of IPL to be played in PCA stadium of Mohali, today.

Kings XI Punjab to face Rajasthan Royals today

April 6, 2012 at 4:02 PM

In the 4th match of IPL 5 Kings XI will play against Rajasthan Royals in Sawai Mansingh stadium of Jaipur.

IPL Season 5 starting from April 04

March 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

9 Teams are participating in 2012 Indian Premier League, which is starting from 4th of April.

EU football anti-racism group chief branded a racist for calling an Asian fan a 'coconut'

February 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

London, Feb.9 (ANI): The executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE), Piara Powar, has been branded a racist for calling an Asian fan a "coconut".

EU football anti-racism group chief branded a racist for calling an Asian fan a 'coconut'

February 9, 2012 at 1:29 PM

London, Feb.9 (ANI): The executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE), Piara Powar, has been branded a racist for calling an Asian fan a "coconut".

Indian Premier League(IPL) Season 5 Auction begins today

February 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM

The auction for the fifth Indian Premier League, known to be the world's richest cricket tournament, will be held in Bangalore on February 4. During the auction, a total of 146 players from 11 countries will be auctioned for 29 available slots.

J Dey murder case: Court rejects police request for conducting narco test on Mumbai journalist

December 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, Dec.1 (ANI): A court here has rejected a police request to conduct a narco test on Mumbai journalist Jigna Vora in connection with her alleged involvement in the June murder of former MidDay reporter J.Dey.

Sweden slams England for raunchy and racist football ad

November 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): Sweden has branded England as racist for making an ad using 'xenophobic stereotypes', to promote their upcoming friendly football match at Wembley.

Mid-Day scribe murder: Bombay HC dismisses petitions seeking CBI probe

July 18, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (ANI): The Bombay High Court today dismissed petitions seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder case of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Mumbai Police arrests another suspect in Dey murder case

July 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (ANI): The Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday arrested Vinod Chembur for questioning in connection with the murder case of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Chhota Rajan gang behind J Dey's murder: Mumbai police

June 27, 2011 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (ANI): The Mumbai police on Monday claimed that notorious Chhota Rajan gang was behind the killing of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Mid-Day scribe murder accused sent to police custody till July 4

June 27, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, June 27 (ANI): A Mumbai Court on Monday remanded the seven people arrested in connection with the killing of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey to police custody till July 4.

Mid-Day scribe murder case cracked: Mumbai police

June 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Mumbai, June 27 (ANI): Mumbai Police's Crime Branch on Monday claimed to have cracked the case involving the murder of crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey after detaining seven persons.

International journalists body disappointed over no progress in J Dey murder case

June 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Indian Journalists Association (IJA) in Europe has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in J Dey murder case.

Dey murder probe: Maharashtra Govt. asked to file status report by June 21

June 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (ANI): A day after three people were detained and let off after questioning in connection with the murder of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, the Bombay High Court today hauled up the Maharashtra Government, and asked it to file a status report on the probe by June 21.

Maharashtra Govt. evasive on arrests made in Dey murder

June 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Amid reports that three people have been detained in connection with the murder of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, Maharashtra Home Minister R. R. Patil on Wednesday said the investigation is still on into the case.

Dey murder case: BJP demands CBI probe

June 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Mumbai Police detains three men in connection with Dey murder

June 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Mumbai Police has reportedly detained three people in connection with the murder of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, who was shot dead by motorcycle-borne killers in broad daylight in central suburb of Powai on Saturday afternoon.

Mumbai scribes to approach PM, Sonia demanding CBI probe into Dey murder

June 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Mumbai journalists today said that they would approach the courts and take the matter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi if the Maharashtra Government does not give in to their demands for a CBI probe into the murder case of Mid-Day crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Mumbai scribes fast for CBI probe into Dey murder

June 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Mumbai journalists on Wednesday launched a chain hunger strike following the Maharashtra government's refusal to hand over senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey murder case probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Chavan backs Mumbai Police probe into Mid-Day scribe's murder

June 14, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): A day after rejecting a demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the killing of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said the Mumbai Police should be given a fair chance to investigate.

Mid-Day journalist Jyotirmoy Dey cremated in Mumbai

June 12, 2011 at 6:21 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (ANI): Senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, who was shot dead by unknown assailants on Saturday, was cremated on Sunday at suburban Ghatkopar.

Scribe's murder: Maharashtra CM seeks quick probe

June 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday directed Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik to arrest the culprits responsible for the murder of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey at the earliest.

Mid Day scribe was shot from close range: Post mortem

June 12, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Mumbai, June 12 (ANI): The postmortem report of senior crime reporter Jyotirmay Dey,

Sonia Gandhi condemns Mid Day scribe's murder

June 12, 2011 at 11:16 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Condemning the killing of senior journalist Jyotirmay Dey, who was working as a Special Editor (Investigation) with an English tabloid 'Mid-Day' in Mumbai, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday asked the Maharashtra Government to apprehend the culprits involved in the crime.

'Culprits behind MidDay crime reporter's death would be nabbed soon'

June 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, June 11(ANI): Maharashtra Minorities Minister Arif Naseem Khan has condoled the death of MidDay crime reporter Joytirmoy Dey, who was shot dead here today.

Russian President leaves for Moscow after winding up India visit

December 22, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (ANI): Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev left for Moscow on Wednesday evening after winding up his two-day state visit to India.

Russian President to leave for Agra on Wednesday morning

December 21, 2010 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Visiting Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev will emplane for Agra at 10: a.m. on Wednesday, and then fly to Mumbai, where he would visit IIT Powai, and also the Film City.

Russian President to arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday morning

December 20, 2010 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry A. Medvedev, will be arriving in New Delhi on a two-day visit at 12: 15 a.m. on Tuesday for the 11th India-Russia Summit Meeting.

Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Acherkar facilitated

March 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 17 (ANI): Former cricketers felicitated Ramakant Acherkar - the former coach of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar - after he was conferred with Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian awards.

Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab to clash for semi-final berth

May 19, 2009 at 7:44 PM

Durban, May 19 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab will fight for a semifinal spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Wednesday.

Kings XI win a thriller to stay afloat in IPL

May 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Johannesburg, May 17 (IANS) Skipper Yuvraj Singh's hat-trick and two dismissals by Irfan Pathan in the last over gave Kings XI Punjab a thrilling one-run win over Deccan Chargers here Sunday and kept them in contention for a semi-final berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL scoreboard: Kings XI Punjab vs Deccan Chargers

May 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Johannesburg, May 17 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Deccan Chargers vs Kings XI Punjab

May 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Kimberley, May 9 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab at the De Beers Diamond Oval here Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals crush Kings XI by 78 runs

May 5, 2009 at 9:41 PM

Durban, May 5 (IANS) Graeme Smith and Naman Ojha plundered 135 runs for the opening wicket, as defending champions Rajasthan Royals crushed Kings XI Punjab by 78 runs to continue their rapid march in Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

Brakel gets more time to respond to Reliance Energy's petition

March 31, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Shimla, March 31 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Tuesday gave more time to Brakel Corp of Holland to file its reply on a petition filed by Reliance Energy challenging the state government's allotment of a multi-million dollar hydropower project to the Dutch firm.

Airhostess jumps to death after tiff with pilot boyfriend

March 18, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) A Jet Airways airhostess jumped to her death from the fifth floor of a building here early Wednesday following an argument with her pilot boyfriend, the police said.

President approves 9 Ashok Chakras among 428 defence decorations

January 25, 2009 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil has approved the award of the Ashok Chakra, the highest gallantry award in peacetime, to 9 security personnel who laid down their lives fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Tons from Sharma, Samant get Mumbai close to Ranji Trophy title

January 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Vinayak Samant (113) got his maiden first class century and Rohit Sharma (108) scored his second ton in the match as Mumbai were all out for 367 in the second innings against Uttar Pradesh on the fourth day and has virtually assured itself of its 38th Ranji Trophy title here Thursday.

Brakel gets four weeks to reply on Reliance Energy petition

January 8, 2009 at 8:15 PM

Shimla, Jan 8 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday gave four weeks to Brakel Corp NV to file its reply on a petition filed by Reliance Energy, challenging the allotment of a multi-million dollar hydropower project to the Dutch power company by the state government.

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Mumbai vs Saurashtra, Day Four

January 7, 2009 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The following is the final scoreboard of the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Mumbai and Saurashtra at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Wednesday:

Saurashtra 247/5 against Mumbai's 637 in Ranji Trophy semis

January 6, 2009 at 7:46 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Saurashtra, facing Mumbai's massive first innings total of 637 for six declared, plodded their way to 247 for five at close on the third and penultimate day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final here Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy semifinal scoreboard: Mumbai vs Saurashtra

January 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard on the third day of the Ranji trophy semifinal match between Mumbai and Saurashtra here Tuesday:

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Mumbai vs Saurashtra, Day Two

January 5, 2009 at 8:27 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final between Mumbai and Saurahstra at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Monday.

Mumbai bank on experience against young Suarashtra in semis (Ranji Trophy preview)

January 3, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) It promises to be a classic battle between youth and experience when Saurashtra take on the 37-time champions Mumbai in the four-day semi-final of the Ranji Trophy championship commencing at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Sunday.

Reliance Energy takes Himachal government, Brakel to court

December 23, 2008 at 3:13 PM

Shimla, Dec 23 (IANS) Reliance Energy has once again moved the Himachal Pradesh High Court challenging the decision of the state government to allow Brakel Corp NV of the Netherlands to start work on a multi-million dollar hydropower project.

Goa school faces probe for not celebrating Liberation Day

December 22, 2008 at 7:02 PM

Panaji, Dec 22 (IANS) Goa's education department will inquire into an incident where a school run by a former minister failed to celebrate Goa Liberation Day on December 19, a government spokesperson said.

Laxman, Harbhajan, Gambhir, Sehwag get Grade A contracts

December 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) V.V.S. Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag went a notch up to Grade A contract of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Himachal Pradesh invites Brakel to sign power project agreement

November 30, 2008 at 5:38 PM

Shimla, Nov 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has invited Dutch firm Brakel Corp NV to sign the pre-implementation agreement (PIA) for the execution of a multi-million dollar hydropower project awarded to it in December 2006, a government official has said.

Himachal allows Dutch firm to begin power project work

November 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Shimla, Nov 25 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government finally gave the green signal Tuesday to Dutch firm Brakel Corp NV to start work on the multi-million dollar hydropower project awarded to it in 2006.

Brakel team meets Himachal officials over controversial project

November 21, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Executives of Holland's Brakel Corp NV, the firm contracted to set up the Thopan-Powari-Jangi hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Friday met the government once again to present its financial and technical credentials that have been questioned.

Dutch firm wants hearing over controversial project deferred

November 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Shimla, Nov 15 (IANS) Dutch power major Brakel Corp, which wants the Himachal Pradesh government's green signal to save a controversial hydropower project allotted to it, Saturday asked the government to postpone its personal hearing over the project to next week, officials said.

Hafeez Contractor to build third phase of Kerala Technopark

November 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) Hafeez Contractor, one of the best-known architects of India, will build the third phase of an IT park in Kerala.

Himachal Pradesh gives one more opportunity to Brakel

November 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Shimla, Nov 11 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to give one more chance to a Dutch firm to rectify the alleged financial and technical misrepresentation of a hydropower project awarded to the company in 2006.

Himachal Pradesh defers decision on controversial power project

November 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Shimla, Nov 3 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh cabinet Monday deferred a decision on a hydropower project that has been mired in allegations of financial and technical incompetence ever since it was awarded to Dutch company Brakel Corp.

Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses Reliance Energy petition

October 30, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Shimla, Oct 30 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday dismissed a petition by Reliance Energy for allocation of a hydropower project to it without inviting fresh bids if the existing contract, awarded to an overseas firm, was cancelled.

Brakel executives meet Himachal official over controversial project

October 6, 2008 at 8:50 PM

Shimla, Oct 5 (IANS) Executives of Dutch hydro power major Brakel Corp NV, scheduled to set up the Thopan-Powari-Jangi power project in Himachal Pradesh, met the government over the weekend to clarify the company's financial credentials which have been questioned.

Mumbai celebrates Anant Chatudashi today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, Sept 14 (ANI): Lakhs of people in Mumbai will bid adieu to Lord Ganesh today, which is 'Anant Chaturdashi'.

Knights trounce Kings at Eden

May 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Skipper Sourav Ganguly yet again emerged with his best to hand an upset to the Kings XI Punjab by playing one innings of his

Kings XI Punjab holds its winning run alive

May 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM

A superb opening partnership of 84 by Shaun Marsh Kumar Sangakkara of the Kings XI Punjab secured yet another win for the team over

Indian Premier League (IPL) Teams

April 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The 44-day carnival is all set to become a path breaking cricket tournament of the latest T20 slam-bang

Yadav, Patil fashion maiden win for Champs'

March 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM

A spirited bowling display by Avinash Yadav (4 for 14) followed by a brilliant unbeaten half-century struck by Raviraj Patil (65) enabled

Tigers' nail-biting victory over Champs'

March 13, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Kolkata Tigers team kept their tranquillity under some high pressure cooker situation and didn't press the panic button

Yusuf's spin web caged Lions'

February 15, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Needing an outright victory over England Lions', West Zone team put up a tremendous show to cage Lions' as the tourists were trapped in a spun

Kotak, Pujara humble Mumbai attack

December 26, 2007 at 1:01 AM

A rare combo of a veteran and a youngster brought wrinkles on the forehead of Mumbai players all through the day with Saurashtraâ??s Sitanshu Kotak and Cheteshwar Pujara frustrated the Mumbai bowling attack by showing their resolute ...

Mumbai pulls off a nail biter against Rajasthan

December 13, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Hosts Rajasthan playersâ?? made mockery of the game by showing needless alacrity fashioning five run-outs in their second innings and eventually falling three runs short in achieving their target. Visitors Mumbai pulled off a nail biting two-run win

UNESCO confers IIT-Bombay as â??Knowledge Heritage Centreâ??

December 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Worldâ??s top cultural and heritage organisation, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) conferred Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) with a special title of â??Knowledge Heritage ...

Indian Test squad announced: Harbhajan and Kumble on the front

November 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Finally the â??test of strengthâ?? squad has been announced on November 14, as it came as a mix of good luck for those who made it into the team and bad luck for those who did not. Presence of the spinner Harbhajan Singh

Raina paves the way for India Blue

October 26, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Uttar Pradeshâ??s southpaw Suresh Raina staked his claim for the national side, after scoring a quick-fire 92 off just 100 balls, paving the way for India Blue to register a 12-run victory over India Red in the opening match

Challenger Trophy devoid of challenge starts off today

October 25, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The leading domestic limited overs tournament of the country Challenger Trophy is all set to begin today with the focus on upcoming players and Team India discards, who get an opportunity to stake their claim for the

Sachin, Sourav, Dravid rested for Challenger Trophy

October 12, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The trinity of Indian cricket Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid will not be participating in the upcoming NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, as the selectors decided to give them a rest in view of the

India wins a thriller against Aussies by 8 runs, keeps hopes alive in Future Cup

October 8, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Team India and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni at last opened their account beating Australia by 8 runs in a thriller in the fourth ODI of seven match series of the Future cup played at the Sector-16 stadium in

Men in blue must get their act together to continue the euphoria

October 4, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The Men in blue must have to bring all their resources together ahead of the crucial third ODI, to carry on the exhilaration across the country after being crowned T20 champs, to be played at

Australia shows its class, defeated India by 84 runs in second ODI

October 3, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The Australian cricket team showed its class by comprehensively beating India by a huge margin of 84 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the second Oneâ??day international, of the seven match series of the Future

Men in Blue to face wounded Aussies, sturdy challenge ahead of Dhoni

September 29, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The Men in Blue start afresh after their recentTwenty20 World Cup victory to take on mighty Aussies, as the Australians will come hard on them with all cylinders firing after losing out in the semis of Twenty20, in the first day-night One

Dhoni to lead Team India against Australia

September 18, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the skipper and Yuvraj Singh as his deputy of the Indian team, putting all ends to the perplexity looming over Indian cricket

India wins the entertaining 2nd ODI against England

August 25, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Team India got a bit of relief with the win in second ODI by leveling the series 1-1. A discipline batting by the top order batsmen made India building a huge total of 329 at the loss of 7 wickets at Bristol. This time the top order batted well to

Sehwag, Harbhajan and Pathan back in Indian squad

August 7, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Today, Indian cricket team selectors announced the name of the final fifteen names for the up coming Twenty20 World Cup and also a 15-men squad for the seven-match ODI series in England starting from

Sachin to guide team India in the match against England Lions XI

July 13, 2007 at 1:01 AM

In the wake of Draviâ??d injury, Indiaâ??s vice-captain Sachin Tendulkar will lead the team in the three-day match against England Lions XI starting from today. Indian captain Rahul Dravid is sustaining a calf injury has not practiced from the last ...