newsAdelaide Oval packed by India, Pakistan fans
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Thousands of cricket fans from India and Pakistan packed the Adelaide Oval Sunday to witness the high-voltage World Cup encounter between the two South Asian rivals.The
India can show the way to combat Global Warming: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Calling for an energy revolution in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said India had the strength and resources to lead the world's fight against global
Kohli ton guides India to 300/7 against Pakistan
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) A splendid century by vice captain Virat Kohli guided India to 300/7 in their World Cup opening match against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval here Sunday.Backed by two
B-Town gripped by India-Pakistan cricket fever
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Like the rest of the nation, Bollywood celebrities too were glued to the television Sunday as they cheered for India in the World Cup cricket clash against Pakistan at the
World Cup: India vs Pakistan, innings scoreboard
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of India's innings against Pakistan in a Pool B match of the ICC World Cup here Sunday.India:Rohit Sharma c Misbah-ul-Haq b Sohail Khan 15Shikhar
Sri Lanka must ensure Justice, Accountability: Amnesty
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s ambitious plans for reform and reconciliation should lay special emphasis on ensuring justice, accountability and the
India-Pakistan clash fuels Social Media frenzy
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan Sunday triggered a social media frenzy, with '#IndvsPak' one of top trending hashtags on Twitter.The hashtag was
Indian Cuisine is Pretty Big in Britain
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) She comes from a family of chefs and co-owns Southall-based Brilliant Restaurant that specialises in Punjabi cooking with a Kenyan twist. Dipna Anand, a London-based
Energy Plays vital role in Development of Humankind: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said conserving energy is the need of the hour, adding that it played a "very important role" in the development of humankind."The role
Rajasthani women wield trowels, construct toilets (Development Feature)
Bhimda (Rajasthan), Feb 15 (IANS) For years, Rajasthani women have been working on construction sites as labourers. Now, they are set to break through another glass ceiling by wielding trowels and
Unconventional courses render students jobless (Education Feature)
Chandigarh, Feb 15 (IANS) Kiran Chaudhary, 24, had glittery dreams when she decided to pursue a career in life sciences in 2009. The decision, made after much introspection, took her to the
World Cup: Miller, Duminy propel South Africa to 339/4
Hamilton, Feb 15 (IANS) An unbeaten double century stand between David Miller (138 not out) and Jean-Paul Duminy (115 not out) helped South Africa score a mammoth 339 for four against Zimbabwe in
Partly cloudy Sunday ahead in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) It was a pleasant Sunday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 11.2 degrees Celsius.The Met department has forecast a partly cloudy day
India opt to bat against Pakistan
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their World Cup opener at the Adelaide Oval here Sunday.In all their previous World Cup
No discrimination against states for development: Naidu
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Urban Development Minister M.Venkaiah Naidu Saturday said the BJP is giving "priority" to West Bengal for the 2016 assembly elections while clarifying there is no
11 more swine flu deaths in Rajasthan, toll 153
Jaipur, Feb 14 (IANS) Eleven people more died of swine flu in Rajasthan Saturday, taking to 153 the total toll in the state from the start of this year, officials said."Maximum 26 deaths have
No hustle and bustle this time as Kejriwal reaches office
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) There was no reprise of the hustle and bustle seen when AAP-1 assumed office, with the common man was barred and journalists initially not allowed entry into the Delhi
Hyderabad police cancels permission for religious meet
Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Hyderabad police Saturday cancelled permission for a public meeting, which was scheduled to be addressed by a cleric from the Ahle Hadees sect of Muslims.Police withdrew
Five fresh cases of swine flu in Kolkata: Official
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) As many as five fresh cases of swine flu were detected here since Friday, a West Bengal health department official said Saturday. However, there have been no fresh deaths.As
Infiltration bid foiled on LoC: Army
Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) The army Saturday foiled an infiltration bid on the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence official said."At about 10.45 a.m. today, three to
