American Jessica Hardy kept the world records flowing at the world short-course championships with a sparkling victory in the women's 50 metres breaststroke on Thursday. Hardy, who won the world long-course title in 2007, clocked 29.58 seconds to beat the 29.90 set by Australia's Jade Edmistone in Brisbane in 2004. It took the world record tally to four after three marks tumbled on Wednesday's opening night.
Sanjay Nirupam gets eliminated from Bigg Boss. He takes us through his experiences on the show.
'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'
'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday took leg-spinner Amit Mishra to the cleaners during a net session in Fatullah, clearing all the doubts about his fitness for the World T20.
Hareendran Oru Nishkalangan? directed by Vinayan and starring Indrajith and Jayasurya talks about mob justice. It has its heart in the right place, but lacks head.
Unconcerned by the indifferent form exhibited recently by India captain Virat Kohli, former swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag said that a player of his calibre knows how to get out of the rut.
Bollywood might be strumming but the feel hasn't quite kicked in yet. And till we get there, let's look to the West. Here's a look at the best fictional rockers of all time.
Indian tennis ace Leander Paes sees his new union with Lukas Dlouhy from the Czech Republic as a minor challenge on the ATP tour.
India set Sri Lanka a daunting 410-run victory target and dented the tourists' top order to maintain their iron grip on the third and final Test on Tuesday.
Muttiah Muralitharan was run-out as he went to congratulate centurion Kumar Sangakkara against New Zealand.
Catalans will have to cope without their inspirational captain Andres Iniesta, the man who has pedigree when it comes to beating the Blues.
The attack on Ambika Soni is aimed at stopping her return to the party during election time.
The fastest growth's in Asia, but the U.S. still dominates among the top 20.
Russian fourth seed Mikhail Youzhny made a winning start to the New Year as he routed world no. 2 Rafael Nadal 6-0, 6-1 in the final of the Chennai Open on Sunday.
A controversial last-gasp goal deflected into the net off Laurent Koscielny's hand from a close-range shot by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsenal a lucky 1-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday as manager Arsene Wenger marked his 20th anniversary at the club.
Kate Middleton didn't disappoint on Day Three of her visit to India with these three gorgeous dresses.
Among other Indian batsmen, skipper Rahul Dravid also improved his position by moving a step up to 15th.
Kashmir's gutsy leader reflects on her personal struggles, political agenda and hopes for the strife-torn state
The Champs Elysees and the vast circle around the Arc de Triomphe were packed with an estimated 200,000 fans
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is unperturbed by her tormentor Jade Goody's arrival in India
Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple were in tatters on Sunday after holders Wigan Athletic repeated their FA Cup heroics with a stunning 2-1 victory in their quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium.
Rabinder Singh will sit as the independent member on a three member-strong panel commissioned in the wake of the race row that erupted last week.
A look at how Brazilian model Aline Weber took the world of fashion by storm.
'John Abraham has Popeye's muscles and Bluto's scowl, but how many times can you watch a deadpan Hulk pull out a van door or burst forth from a truck tyre?' asks Sukanya Verma.
Nicole Bolton struck an unbeaten 100 off 101 balls after Australian spinners bamboozled the Indian batting to set up a crushing eight-wicket win in the opening game of the three-match series, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship.
Russian fourth seed Mikhail Youzhny made a winning start to the New Year as he routed world no. 2 Rafael Nadal 6-0, 6-1 in the final of the Chennai Open on Sunday.
On winning the reality show the Bollywood actress thanked the public for a "fantastic opportunity to make my country proud"
Celebrity Big Brother organisers later said Jo would not be taking part in a press conference with Cleo for similar reasons to Jade. Jade had faced career meltdown over her treatment of Shilpa.
'I think there's lots of insecurities from Jade, but it's definitely not racial'.
Hate Story 3 is *not* an erotic thriller, warns Prasanna D Zore.
Vijender also snatched the WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title from the Chinese, who is nine years younger to him.
Ronaldinho's goal gave Barca a 1-0 win at home to relegation-threatened Cadiz.
The world number one registered a crushing 6-4, 6-0 victory in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters.
'Student of the Year 2 has no spunk, no plot and zero charisma,' sighs Sukanya Verma.
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