Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla is back in the 16-man squad, having last played an ODI in 2008. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was left out while Yusuf Pathan, who impressed in the 5-0 home series triumph against New Zealand, retained his place.
The Centre has said the case must be referred to the Council of Ministers and not the President directly.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in New Delhi, on Saturday.
The young leg-spinner claimed four wickets for 32 runs as India 'A' beat Kenya by an innings and 98 runs in a three-day match.
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's good run in English county circuit continued with a match haul of 10-wickets for Somerset against Derbyshire in a Division One game London.
Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla, in an impromptu chat with reporters, sided with Sebi, while Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia cited the spat to make a case for setting up a Financial Development and Stability Council (FSDC).
Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday defended Piyush Chawla's inclusion in India's 15-man World Cup squad, saying the leg-spinner's presence provides variety to the attack.
The leg spinner had a match haul of 10 for 58 as the Indians thrashed a Zimbabwe eleven by an innings and 233 runs.
Members of the Election Commission are like Caesar's wife, beyond suspicion, he said.
Surrey's plans to rope in Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla did not materialise as the Board of Control for Cricket in India refused him permission to play in the county cricket. Surrey, which signed former Pakistan captain Younus Khan on a deal that will last until mid-July, said in a statement that Chawla failed to get the BCCI's nod and hence would not join the side.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.
The government on Sunday rejected Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami's recommendation for removal of Navin Chawla as Election Commissioner, paving the way for his appointment to the key constitutional post. A Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said President Pratibha Patil has accepted the government recommendation for rejection of the CEC's report against Chawla and arrived at a "considered opinion".
In a track conducive for spin bowling, Piyush Chawla made the opportunity count.
Allaying all doubts on the possibility of Electronic Voting Machine tampering, Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla on Tuesday said the machines used in India are stand-alone machines and cannot be manipulated.
In the backdrop of allegations by certain political parties that the Electronic Voting Machines could be hacked, the Election Commission on Thursday said EVMs were and are tamper proof.
Chawla, who was to retire in June this year, will get a five-year tenure as election commissioner.
Mumbai Indians have once again made a familiar disappointing start to their IPL campaign as they lost their first two matches.
The three-storey building houses 421 students and was specially designed for a programme that will encourage students to study together.
The Election Commission on Thursday expressed confidence on organising "free, fair and transparent" Lok Sabha elections, which is scheduled between April 16 and May 13.
Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.
As he prepares to leave his office, Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami on Saturday defended his controversial recommendation for the removal of Navin Chawla, who will succeed him on Tuesday and suggested that future appointments of Election Commissioners be made by a collegium and not the government.
Actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby, who had been in coma since quite sometime, passed away on Sunday morning.
This was his second IPL ton and the first this season. It was also his 6th T20 hundred. Scoring at a sizzling rate of 200, SKY's innings was peppered with 12 boundaries and six sixes.
A reigning star of her time and now poised to make a fiery comeback with Gulaab Gang, Juhi Chawla let us in on some of her life's lesser known stories on Koffee With Karan's latest episode.
Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla bagged a six-wicket haul after a fine show with the bat to ensure a 10-wicket victory for Sussex over Worcestershire in the County Championship Division One first class match in Worcester. In his debut match for the side, Chawla followed up his maiden century with a six for 152 haul in Worcestershire's second innings on the final day to bundle out the home side for 392 on an unresponsive pitch and give Sussex their first win of the season.
Juhi Chawla sets the record straight after her recent outburst against the superstar.
If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.
The first indication that the United Progressive Government may opt to hold the General Election before schedule came on Tuesday, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appointed Ashok Chawla s secretary, economic affairs instead of picking up a full-fledged finance secretary.
Sukanya Verma proves that it can be gorgeous too when seen through Bollywood's loving, lyrical eyes.
With four second innings wickets in hand, Delhi have a lead of 159 runs over Railways on day 3 of the Elite Ranji Trophy match.
Aditya Mehta won his second national snooker title in a period of six months by outplaying Kamal Chawla 6-2 in the best-of-eleven frame final in the 78th Manisha National Championships at the PYC Hindy Gymkhana, on Saturday.
The dazzling ladies who stunned at the reception.
A look at the best catches of the match...
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has made his much awaited return to the field of cricket as he leads the Reliance 1 side in the DY Patil T20 tournament.
There were some magical moments in the field from both teams that brought fans and franchise owners to their feet.
Just two batters played impactful knocks on the night. Here's how they went...
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