Celebrating birthdays during World Cup
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The world’s most recognised song ‘Happy Birthday to You’ will be an integral part of the cricket World Cup too, starting Saturday. As many as 25 players
Anderson backs Morgan after Boycott criticism
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) Pacer James Anderson Friday ridiculed comments made by Geoffrey Boycott about the batting of England's World Cup captain Eoin Morgan.Former England batsman Boycott said
India no longer a reluctant engager: Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) “India is not a reluctant engager any more” and is engaging more proactively across the geopolitical spectrum, Deputy National Security Advisorr Arvind Gupta
India expects substantial talks during Sirisena's visit
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India expects "substantial talks and outcomes" during new Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's four-day state visit to the country from Feb 15.This would be
Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Exactly a year after he resigned and went into near oblivion, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's chief minister again here Saturday at the Ramlila Maidan
Main accused in Japanese tourist rape case surrenders
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The main accused in a Japanese woman's rape case surrendered Friday to the police in Dudu, over 60 km from here, an official said."The main accused, identified as 24-year-old
India joining TPP will damage medicine access: Experts
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) With the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement expected in weeks, experts have warned if India gives in to US "pressure" to join the deal,it will "damage" the access of
Vincent's 'I'm a cheat' message to warn players against corruption
Christchurch, Feb 13 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent, who was banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) from any kind of cricket after admitting to a range of
Bilateral issues on agenda during Jaishankar's SAARC visits: India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan would be among the countries which Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar would visit as part of his tour of SAARC nations during which he would utilize the opportunity
Dalai Lama's abode to be linked with ropeway
Dharamsala, Feb 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's abode at McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh, which has gained prominence for attracting a steady stream of Tibet enthusiasts,
V-Day as Mother's Day order withdrawn in Maharashtra
Satara (Maharashtra), Feb 13 (IANS) A directive asking schools and colleges in Maharashtra's Satara district to celebrate St. Valentine's Day as "Mother's Day" was withdrawn Friday, an official
India should support UNHRC report on Sri Lanka: Karunanidhi
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) India should support a report on human rights abuses in Sri Lanka to be submitted next month by a panel appointed by the UNHRC, DMK president M. Karunanidhi said Friday.In a
For Indian cricket fans, heart rules over the head (World Cup Feature)
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The jury is still out on whether skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys would be able to recreate history Down Under, but their legions of fans seem confident of the
Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon to visit India
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will visit India next week for high-level meetings in Delhi and Bengaluru with Indian government officials.The minister will
Filmfest to show how Japan coped with 2011 earthquake
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) As many as five evocative films from Japan showcasing the revival and recovery of the nation post the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, will be screened at a special film
Scrap dealer was among security volunteers of Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal is now entitled to "Z" category security as chief minister-designate but during his gruelling campaign for Delhi elections it was a
Delhi election verdict exposed BJP, Modi: Mayawati
Lucknow, Feb 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday lashed out at the BJP and accused it of doing everything to fool the people of India.Mayawati told
Stars to look out for at the World Cup
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) The World Cup's highest run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar (2,278 runs) and highest wicket-taker Glenn McGrath (71 wickets) may have retired from the game but the 11th edition
More snowfall predicted in Himachal
Shimla, Feb 13 (IANS) After days of dry weather, the hills of Himachal Pradesh might experience more rains and snowfall next week, the weather office here said Friday."There are chances of
Current New Zealand team the best side I have played in: McCullum
Christchurch, Feb 13 (IANS) Ahead of their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said his team is the best squad he has played in.Oozing with confidence at