Talk of a blackout by other news channels in solidarity remained inconclusive because of the heavy news agenda on that day.
England scored through Will Calnan's (25th minute) field strike and penalty corner conversion by Luke Taylor (44th) to register the comfortable win.
Some people are remembered for their great feat. But, there are some like these who enter record books for the sheer oddity. On the occasion of 60th-anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book, here are some of the latest additions to the oddball hall of fame.
'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'
A simple look at the prices of 10 media stocks during the tenure of the current government tells an interesting tale, says N Sundaresha Subramanian.
Netanyahu has apologised to Israel's Arab citizens for racist remarks he made during last week's parliamentary election.
A newly-built Sikh Gurdwara has become target of anti-islamic slurs after it was vandalised and painted with obscene messages in Australia's Perth city.
Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday
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here are around 495,000 multi-millionaires worldwide (as on June 2014).
List of French Open women's singles champions:
In her 'gender case' before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, the world's top sports tribunal has suspended IAAF's Hyperandrogenism Policy, under which the AFI suspended Dutee from competitions in 2014.
Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman today snapped a 20-month political alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Natanyahu, the first fallout of a simmering discontent over the fractious ruling coalition's response to frequent attacks by Palestinian Hamas militants.
From captivating photos of Northern Lights, sparkling galaxies, the 'man on the moon' and more, photos taken by the winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2016 competition are an absolute treat.
Polling began on Thursday in the United Kingdom in one of the closest general elections seen in decades.
Six of the most memorable bouts to have ever taken place in the history of boxing.
An unnamed German biathlete has tested positive for a stimulant at the Sochi Winter Olympics, making it the first doping case at the Games in Russia, a German ski federation official said on Friday.
Foxcatcher is deathly dull and far too graceless.
"I think surfing in itself is more of an art form and an expression so I think the Olympic banner doesn't really suit the sport of surfing."
New Zealand rode on a superb unbeaten hundred from Ross Taylor to thrash India by seven wickets in the fourth One-Day International and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, in Hamilton, on Tuesday. The defeat also handed the tourists their second straight series defeat overseas, following the 2-0 loss to South Africa last month.
From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.
'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.
Premier League leaders Manchester City turned on the style with a 3-1 win over Manchester United in their derby clash, on Sunday, leaving Pep Guardiola's unbeaten side two points clear of Liverpool.
J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.
When compared to the 1960 original, The Magnificent Seven thrills only sporadically, says Dhruv Munjal.
How has the note ban affected newspapers and the rest of the media?
Israel and India are likely to finalise a free trade agreement next year
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
The Intel Capital-funded portal bets big on its 'Big Business' plan to drive growth and is in talks with investors to raise up to Rs 300 cr.
It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!
Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Simona Halep became the first Romanian in 40 years to lift the French Open trophy at Roland Garros on Saturday.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Moneylife's victory against NSE shows good journalism does not need to fear deep pockets of big corporations
Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.
For Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who visited the country for the first time in October, India might be one of his "priority markets".
A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.
'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.
List of French Open women's singles champions
Delhi Stock Exchange's (DSE) struggle to end its life without hurting the diverse interests of its multiple stakeholders will continue into another year.
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