'Don't take Al Qaeda threat to sportsmen lightly'

A leading Australian terrorism expert has warned his government to take the reported threat by Al-Qaeda's 313 Brigade against Australian and international sportsmen visiting India for the Hockey......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Noted jurist Fali Nariman, well-known litterateur Khushwant Singh and former chief justice P N Bhagwati were on Thursday named for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan awards, while leading writer Javed......

'We have set an example for India'

This year, President A P J Abdul Kalam is the chief guest at the Republic Day ceremony of Mauritius on March 12. The idyllic country has very close ties with India, and not just because of......

Indian cricketers should stop complaining

Indian cricketers should stop pretending to be poor little rich kids and just do what they have been paid for, feels Abhishek Mande The lead sports story in a Mumbai newspaper today is a report of......

ED's notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

The Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the BCCI to explain transfer and routing of funds to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in the conduct of the second season of Indian Premier League cricket......

'Stunning debut for 'Immy' Tahir'

More significant than the individual, match-winning efforts of Imran Tahir, AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn, was South Africa'sselection of three frontline spinners in the match against the West......

'India series was good preparation for World Cup'

South African cricketer Morne van Wyk feels the close One-day series against India has helped them prepare well for the tough World Cup battle ahead. South Africa won the series 3-2 after winning......

South Africa wrap series despite Yusuf's heroics

- ScoreboardYusuf Pathan threatened to single-handedly pull off a sensational victory with a brutal 70-ball 105 before India suffered a heart-breaking 33-run defeat against South Africa in a......