Mangalore-Bangalore train a reality, at last
Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Saturday flagged off here the long-awaited passenger train to Bangalore that will chug on the newly laid broad gauge line after a gap of 11 years.
Modi seeks more time from EC
The EC told the Chief Minister that his campaign speech at Mangrol on December four has come to its notice and a complaint has also been filed by Teesta Setalvad.
IBM expects India revenues to touch 1b $
We expect our revenues to reach USD one billion by the end of this calendar year... In the first three quarters of the current financial, the company's revenue has grown by over 39 per cent," IBM Vice President (Financial Management) Jesse Green said here.
Behave or face ISA: Malaysian PM to ethnic Indians
Abdullah, who is also the Internal Security minister, said he was aware of Hindraf canvassing for support and help from terrorist groups and local gangsters.
Indo-American student sues New York cops A civil liberties group has sued the New York Police Department (NYPD) on behalf of an Indian student who was detained in July while photographing a subway station here.
Reality show to find 'Prime Minister' for Pak
"This man or indeed woman could be completely unknown. Or it could be that astute and honest politician who long deserves recognition for integrity, competence, or even an ability to perform a deft Machiavellian maneuver," states the advertisement by the channel.
4 die in mishap at Hyundai car factory in TN
Four persons died of asphyxiation after inhaling methane gas during "maintenance work" at a sewage tank in the Hyundai car factory at Irrungatukottai near here, Fire service officials here said.
India's Yuvraj Singh celebrates after scoring a century during the first day of the third and final Test match against Pakistan in Bangalore on Saturday. AP
Magna Carta to go under the hammer Magna Carta, considered to be one of the most important legal documents in the world, signed by King Edward I in 1297, will go up for sale on December 18 at Sotheby's in New York. It is expected to fetch a record USD 20-30 million.
Starting bug hits train to Devanahalli When it was thought that everything is set and work on the eagerly-awaited high-speed elevated rail link to Devanahalli international airport, the State Executive Committee headed by Governor Rameshwar Thakur, found itself in two minds...
Departure from Mangalore 7.45 pm; arrival at Yeshwantpur 7.40 am; Departure from Yeshwantpur at 8.35 pm, Arrival at Mangalore 8.05 am
CRICKET CAPSULE: THIRD TEST- Day 1, Chinnawamy Stadium, Bangalore
Coaching India is a real challenge, says Kirsten
"It's a real challenge but it's a great honour too. I am looking forward to be a part of the Indian culture and specially from the cricket perspective how much the people love the game in this country,'' Kirsten said.
''I want to watch Indian players' natural game''
Kirsten said ''I don't want to firm up any plan now. I will stay for three days, during which besides watching the game I will gather inputs from other sources and interact with the players.'' Former South Africa cricketer Gary Kirsten, centre, arrived at Bangalore on Friday to interact with the members of the present squad. Shoaib Akhtar undergoes MRI scan for back pain
The Pakistan team management revealed that the scan report was clear and it was a case of muscle spasm, a painful and involuntary muscular contraction. Cricketarchive.com -- a rich website for ardent fans
The website has stored 1.17 lakh scorecards of various matches and profiles of over 1.25 lakh players and officials besides other interesting details related to the cricketing world. The website also plans to add nostalgic memories of important matches taking inputs from people who were associated with those matches... Madugalle completes
rare double at
Bangalore
With this, the 48-year-old became only the second match official, after umpire Steve Bucknor, to reach three figures in both forms on the game. Besides 100 Tests, Madugalle has officiated in 209 ODIs, thus completing a rare double.
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni uses a press photographer's equipment to watch play during the first day of the third Test.
The Centre's proposal to introduce one year compulsory rural service for doctors has drawn the ire of medical students. Are the doctors justified in their stand? What should the government do to make rural posting attractive?
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Modi seeks more time from EC
Magna Carta, c
When it was thought that everything is set and work on the eagerly-awaited high-speed elevated rail link to Devanahalli international airport, the State Executive Committee headed by Governor Rameshwar Thakur, found itself in two minds...
Coaching India is a real challenge, says Kirsten
ack pain
