Sunday 31 August 2014

Japan PM Shinzo Abe is dividing China and India, claims Chinese daily

"Tokyo and New Delhi must consider the coexistence of China, Japan and the US in the region when promoting their security cooperation," it said


Lionel Messi sets up Barcelona's 1-0 win at Villarreal

Messi set up substitute Sandro Ramirez to score on his league debut and give Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Villarreal in the Spanish league.Messi set up substitute Sandro Ramirez to score on his league debut and give Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Villarreal in the Spanish league.

Rift in Imran Khan's party over march to PM House, 4 leaders expelled

The internal problems have surfaced at a critical time when PTI is going through its biggest challenge.

IPL Scam: Supreme Court to Discuss Mudgal's Interim Report Today




Mudgal committee had sought an extension of two months to complete its investigations into charges of corruption in IPL 2013.



Jaipur Pink Panthers win Pro Kabaddi League title

The franchise, owned by Bollywood star Abishek Bachchan, scored a 35-24 victory over U Mumba in an action-packed summit clash.The franchise, owned by Bollywood star Abishek Bachchan, scored a 35-24 victory over U Mumba in an action-packed summit clash.

Arsenal held 1-1 by newcomer Leicester City in EPL

Leonardo Ulloa's second Premier League goal of the season earned Leicester City a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.Leonardo Ulloa's second Premier League goal of the season earned Leicester City a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.

'Sacking Alastair Cook Ahead of World Cup Not Realistic'




Unlike some other former England cricketers, Alec Stewart feels sacking Alastair Cook despite the ODI hammerings at the hands of India may not be the best decision considering the World Cup is round the corner.



England Injury Scare for Jason Roy, Tim Bresnan




Rising star Jason Roy was hit on the hand while batting for Surrey against New Zealand A at The Oval and had to be taken to hospital, although an X-ray revealed that he had not broken any bones.



Govt hints at reduction in diesel prices

In third reduction in rates this month, petrol was cut last midnight by Rs 1.82 per litre


Tri-series, Match 4: Zimbabwe end 31-year wait, stun Australia by 3 wickets

Chigumbura (52) and Utseya's (30) unbeaten 55-run stand propelled Zimbabwe to a thrilling three-wicket win over Michael Clarke-led Australia at Harare. Chigumbura (52) and Utseya's (30) unbeaten 55-run stand propelled Zimbabwe to a thrilling three-wicket win over Michael Clarke-led Australia at Harare.

India-Japan summit on Monday, security consultative framework on agenda

The 63-year-old Modi and 59-year-old Abe, who share cordial relations and hit it off well in Kyoto, will have a substantive summit agenda.

Sterling, Gerrard score as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-0

Liverpool's speedy attacking unit produced a 3-0 victory over Tottenham though Mario Balotelli failed to score on his return to the Premier League.Liverpool's speedy attacking unit produced a 3-0 victory over Tottenham though Mario Balotelli failed to score on his return to the Premier League.

India Teaching England How to Play ODIs: Alec Stewart




Alec Stewart feels India have shown exactly how dangerous they are in limited overs cricket after losing the Test series to England 3-1.



Imran Khan's adventurism irks PTI leaders

Imran Khan faces mutiny after senior party leader Javed Hashmi refused to march on Sharif’s house


ODI Triseries: Zimbabwe Record Famous Win Over Australia




Zimbabwe's only previous win over the Australians was at Trent Bridge in the 1983 World Cup.



Abe: Looking forward to meeting Modi on Monday

Japanese and Indian PMs tweet strong messages of friendship and support as Modi’s five-day visit gathers momentum


Pakistani opposition to press on with protests until Sharif resigns

Raising the possibility of another night of clashes, Khan told the cheering crowd to challenge forces protecting parliament and PM’s house


TWTW: Ministers' foreign tours to be no longer fun trips under Modi rule

On this episode of 'The Week That Wasn't', Cyrus Broacha comments on ministers' of India who travel abroad for fun on the pretext of work spending crores of nation's money.

No white flag if Pak ceasefire violations continue: Rajnath

Union Home Minister speaks strongly against cross-border violations by Pakistan and says India will not take such challenges lying down


Akhilesh to visit Netherlands from tomorrow

UP CM to visit Netherlands to attract foreign investment for his state


Centre reforming judicial system: Law Minister

Noting that provision of good infrastructure is a stepping stone to ensure efficient justice delivery, Law Min said this is a primary responsibility of the government


Adityanath ambushed by Cong, Left for controversial remarks

BJP defends Adityanath and goes on the offensive to label Samajwadi Party’s UP government as increasing communal tension


Amit Shah in Kerala as BJP struggles to find foothold in state

BJP chief on mission to strengthen party support, base and operations in southern Indian state


Sulabh’s ‘toilet for every house’ campaign after Badaun rape

Volunteer organisation Sulabh says it has adopted village in UP where Dalit sisters were allegedly gangraped and murdered


Putin seeks 'statehood' talks on east Ukraine

Russian President’s tough talk comes as rebels begin to reject concept of "federalisation" in recent weeks, calling for independence from Kiev


Not Interested in Playing County Cricket: Ishant Sharma




Unlike some of his other teammates, India pacer Ishant Sharma is not keen on plying his trade in England's county circuit.



TWTW: Ministers' foreign tours to be no longer fun trips under the Modi wave

On this episode of 'The Week That Wasn't', Cyrus Broacha comments on ministers' of India who travel abroad for fun on the pretext of work spending crores of nation's money.

Oxford Dictionary reaches final definition after century

The editor, Richard Ashdowne, from Oxford University's classics faculty, said such a laborious, long-term project would never be initiated now.

No white flag if Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire: Rajnath

"It (Pak) is repeatedly violating ceasefire and indulging in firing," he said.

New boys have brought in fresh energy in ODIs, says Ajinkya Rahane

After their shambolic show in the five-Test series which they lost 1-3, India are leading the five-match ODI series 2-0.

Don't Care What Anyone Says, Declares Under-Fire Alastair Cook




Alastair Cook defended England's ODI approach and said irrespective of what critics said, he did not expect his batsmen to go out and immediately throw caution to the wind against spinners on turning pitches.



Australia captain Michael Clarke throws India a World Cup challenge

Photo Credit: Getty Images.Clarke believes that the definitive ruling on the best one-day side will not come until Australia and New Zealand host the World Cup from Feb 14-March 29.

Geo News office attacked in Islamabad

Stick-wielding protestors attacked the satellite van of Geo News covering PTI and PAT support


Imran Khan blames Sharif brothers for protesters' killings

Protest leaders say clashes broke out after police burst teargas to disperse protesters marching in capital's high security area Red Zone


Pakistan's Defeat in Sri Lanka Sparks World Cup Fears




Pakistan lost the Test as well as the ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka leading many back home to doubt their ability to compete successfully in the World Cup next year.



Chelsea's Diego Costa must respect opponents, says Roberto Martinez

Costa needs to learn to show respect to opponents after the Spaniard goaded Everton players during their pulsating 6-3 EPL win.Costa needs to learn to show respect to opponents after the Spaniard goaded Everton players during their pulsating 6-3 EPL win.

Jason Roy Added in England Squad for T20 International Against India




Jason Roy, the top-scorer in the Natwest t20 Blast was named in England's 14-member squad. The one-off T20 international between India and England will be played at Edgbaston on September 7.



England vs India: New Boys Have Brought in a Lot of Fresh Energy, Says Ajinkya Rahane




Ajinkya Rahane also feels that the tough phase that Virat Kohli is going through during the England vs India series will only make him a better cricketer.



Stuart MacGill Splits With Actor Wife Rachel Friend




Former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill met Rachel Friend in 1999 when the one-time Neighbours star-turned-journalist was doing a story on the cricketer for A Current Affair. They later got married and have two kids, Penny and Alex.



Rice Bucket Challenge a hit at Ganesha pandals

After performing the pooja, people are donating a bucket of rice in charity.

Iraqi forces, militias enter besieged northern town

Armed residents managed to fend off attacks by IS fighters, who circled town and regarded majority Shi'ite Turkmen population as apostates


Pak crisis: Imran Khan vows to continue fight

Opposition leader says Sharif govt ‘is not a constitutional government -- they are killers’


Rona Fairhead set to be first chairwoman of BBC Trust

A long-term non-executive director of banking group HSBC, Fairhead has an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Boman Irani gets police protection after threat from underworld

A file photo of Boman Irani. Boman Irani has been provided police protection after he allegedly received a threat call from fugitive underworld don Ravi Pujari.