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Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Air India has suspended its Regional Director for East, Rohit Bhasin, for allegedly shoplifting a wallet from a duty free shop at Sydney airport, officials said Sunday. Bhasin, who has also been......

I cannot forget Javed's six off Sharma: Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, known for his strong views on Indo-Pak cricketing ties, on Friday sprung a surprise when he met former Pakistan captain and national coach Javed Miandad.They met at......

Air-India builds Taj Mahal in China

Air-India has built an impressive 50-ft-high ice replica of the Taj Mahal at this year's world famous Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in northeast China. The world famous monument is set to celebrate......

Going, going, gone. 2014's last Blood Moon

Star gazers in India witnessed the last stage of a total lunar eclipse, the second and last one of the year on Wednesday. The moon will be below the horizon during most of the eclipse. A total......

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.' Photograph: ANI Photo This interview was conducted before the......

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment......

Ex-BPCL chief Arun Kumar Singh to head ONGC

Arun Kumar Singh, former chairman of oil refining and marketing company BPCL, was on Wednesday appointed chairman and managing director of ONGC -- the first instance of a retired person being......

Intel arm to fund WiMax firms

Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corp, is seeking further investment opportunities to support its WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) strategy, since it believes the......

Satyam not to affect India investment: Intel

Intel Capital, part of the world's largest chip maker, said on Wednesday that its investments in India will not be affected by the Satyam episode and that such incidents happen in every country.......

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

'Just changed my life. This is what I do, I want to be here and just play golf. The (back)story is what it is, but I'm just out here playing golf.' IMAGE: Ryan Peake, who was released from prison......

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India and Pakistan have produced some thrilling contests over the years.Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003......

Australia's Green first woman golfer to win mixed-gender event

The Australian world No. 30 is the first woman golfer to win a 72-hole mixed tournament on a major world tour. IMAGE: Former Women's PGA Championship winner Hannah Green scored a four-stroke......

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

IMAGE: India's para-canoeist Prachi Yadav with her bronze medal at the Paracanoe World Cup at Poznan, Poland. Photograph: Indian Paralympics/Twitter Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav created history by......

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

It was the first cricket match Down Under in six months. IMAGE: Australia's Meg Lanning celebrates with teammates after dismissing New Zealand's Katey Martin during game one of the T20 Women's......