Saturday 31 January 2015

Congress, BJP, AAP field just 19 women candidates even as they talk of their empowerment

The least number of women candidates have been fielded by the Congress which has given tickets to just five women contestants.

Team India down but not out for the count

Dhoni and Co. haven't won a match on Australia tour, but somehow, they have managed to retain their spirits and their beliefs.Dhoni and Co. haven't won a match on Australia tour, but somehow, they have managed to retain their spirits and their beliefs.

Teenager Lydia Ko breaks Tiger Woods' record to become youngest world No. 1 golfer

Ko became the youngest golfer to hold top spot in the world rankings by tying for second place at the Coates Golf Championship on Saturday.Ko became the youngest golfer to hold top spot in the world rankings by tying for second place at the Coates Golf Championship on Saturday.

Leander Paes wins Australia Open mixed doubles with Hingis, his 15th Grand Slam

Hingis won her first Grand Slam title since returning from retirement, teaming with Paes with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Mladenovic and Nestor.Hingis won her first Grand Slam title since returning from retirement, teaming with Paes with a 6-4, 6-3 win over M

BMW i8 to be launched in India on February 18

The BMW i8 will be the first hybrid supercar in the country and is expected to start an all-new segment.

Volkswagen to launch the new Jetta in India on February 17

Primary changes include a new grille, new bumpers and fog lamps. The alloys are also new while the tail lamps now look similar to the ones on the Audi A4.

Sachin Tendulkar tops Viv Richard's list of ODI batsmen he would pay to watch

A file image of Sachin Tendulkar.From Tendulkar to Lara to Kohli, West Indies legend picks his top-10 ODI batsmen of all time

Kiran Bedi will turn Delhi into a police station, says Congress leader AK Walia

While leaders of BJP and AAP are extensively campaigning in the national capital, former chief minister Sheila Dikshit is nowhere to be seen.

No alcohol, seafood: Jet Airways pilots observe safety week

Jet Airways has around 1,150 pilots including commanders to operate its 104 plane fleet, which comprises Boeing 777s, Airbus 330s, Boeing 737 and ATRs.

Fares for BEST buses in Mumbai have been revised

While daily bus ticket in Mumbai will cost Rs 7 instead of Rs 6, the minimum AC bus fare will escalate from Rs 20 to Rs 25 from February 1.

After Paris attacks, calls to tighten US visa rules

Feinstein, former head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, is working on a bill to reform the rules that will be proposed soon, her aides said.

Tri-Series Final: England Bowl; Australia Pick Mitchell Johnson, David Warner




England retained the same side that beat India on Friday to reach the final.



Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar Urged to Take Over BCCI Mantle




Owing to a Supreme Court order, N. Srinivasan has been barred from contesting in BCCI polls as long as he has commercial interests in cricket. Former presidents Sharad Pawar and Jagmohan Dalmiya are in the fray.



Sushma Swaraj proposes 6 point template to broad base Sino-India ties

Swaraj said she will be launching "2015: Visit India Year in China".

BJP banks on defector Vinod Kumar Binny in Patparganj but AAP's Manish Sisodia still holds sway

Binny's entry resulted in BJP denying Nakul the ticket this time resulting in some resentment within the party.

Farah Khan: Replacing Salman Khan on 'Bigg Boss 8' signalled women's empowerment

Farah, with 'Main Hoon Naa', 'Om Shanti Om', 'Happy New Year', broke the myth that women can't helm masala films.

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown revived after found unresponsive in tub

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late singer Whitney Houston, poses at the premiere of 'Sparkle' in Hollywood, California August 16, 2012.Brown, 21, was found in the bathtub at her suburban Atlanta home by her husband and a friend.

Ranji Trophy 2014-15 Live: Round 8, Day 4

A file photo of Bengal batsman Wriddhiman Saha.Catch all the action from the Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Round 8, Day 4 matches with our Live coverage.

Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Vikas Bahl win top honours at the 60th Filmfare Awards

The young brigade of Bollywood, led by Ranbir Kapoor put up stunning acts for the audience.

60th Filmfare Awards: The complete list of winners

The star-studded award function was attended by the who's who of Bollywood.

Centre to set up SIT to probe 1984 anti-sikh riot cases closed by the police

The decision to set up the SIT will be announced after the upcoming Delhi polls.

World Cup 2015: The bowlers who can turn amok

Image credit: Getty ImagesThe mega event should give bowlers a lot of hope on friendly tracks, something they - especially the pacers, sorely missed during the 2011 edition.

BJP top guns out on Delhi election campaign, slam AAP and its 49-day government

Just a day after a rally in East Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing another one on Sunday in Dwarka.

Saradha scam: Arrested former union minister Matang Singh hospitalised

Singh has been admitted to the NRS hospital after he complained of stomach pain, doctors in the hospital said.

Live Score: Australia, England look for bragging rights ahead of WC

A file photo of Australia captain Steven Smith.In what seems to be a dress rehearsal of their opening game in the World Cup, an unbeaten Australia take on England in the tri-series final on Sunday.

NASA launches Earth-observing satellite

NASA launch manager Tim Dunn said there were zero launch problems with the rocket, calling the Delta 2 a "workhorse."

Islamic State says it has beheaded second Japanese hostage Goto

The Islamist group released a video which seemed to show the beheaded body of Goto and threatened further attacks on Japanese targets.

Chelsea hold Manchester City to strengthen their top position in EPL

Photo credit: Getty ImagesCity ended Chelsea's perfect home record in the Premier League this season with a 1-1 draw between the top two teams on Saturday.

Delhi elections: Congress and AAP in a neck-and-neck fight in Okhla, BJP faces rebellion

With Congress on a downslide and the Aam Aadmi Party a strong alternative, many of those who voted for Asif are slowly moving towards the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit.

Van Persie, Falcao score as Manchester United beat Leicester City 3-1

Falcao scored only his fourth goal for Manchester United in a 3-1 victory over Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday.Falcao scored only his fourth goal for Manchester United in a 3-1 victory over Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Tri-series: Australia, England look for bragging rights ahead of WC

In what seems to be a dress rehearsal of their opening game in the World Cup, an unbeaten Australia take on England in the tri-series final on Sunday.

Pakistan Cricket Board in Verbal Agreement with Players Over Contracts




Instead of a three-month central contract, the Pakistan Cricket Board has verbally assured the players that when they return home from the World Cup, they will be issued fresh 12-month contracts backdated from January 1, 2015, according to sources.



Ranji Trophy, Round 8, Group C Wrap: Jharkhand Enforce Follow-on on Goa




Jharkhand enforced a follow-on on Goa, Tripura were forced to follow on against Himachal Pradesh while Kerala were eying a win against Services in Round 8 of Group C in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.



Woman drops plan to join ISIS; returns to Hyderabad from Turkey

"The incident happened around two months ago. We have not brought her (back to India) she came back on her own," Hyderabad Police Commissioner M Mahender Reddy said.

Nine people deported to India from Turkey after suspected ISIS links

The Turkish authorities on Friday deported nine people including five children to India from Turkey.

'Bigg Boss 8' Finale: Updates that you may have missed

The final 5 contestants of 'Bigg Boss 8'.As the finale of the most controversial show begins, we get you all the updates.

Australia beat South Korea 2-1 to win maiden Asian Cup

Substitute James Troisi scored halfway through extra time to give tournament hosts Australia their maiden Asian Cup title.Substitute James Troisi scored halfway through extra time to give tournament hosts Australia their maiden Asian Cup title.

Confirmed! Gautam Gulati wins 'Bigg Boss 8' trophy, defeats Karishma Tanna

Gautam Gulati and his brother posing with the 'Bigg Boss 8' trophy. 'Diya Aur Baati Hum' actor Gautam Gulati has been declared as the winner of 'Bigg Boss 8'.

1979 batch IPS officer Krishna Choudhary appointed as new DG ITBP

Senior IPS officer Krishna Choudhary has been appointed as the new chief of border guarding force Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

BJP asks five new questions from AAP, describes Kejriwal and his actions as 'golmaal'

Bhartiya Janata Party on Saturday asked the third set of questions from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on the Delhi Assembly elections.

World Cup: Not Enough Time or Matches for Pakistan to Prepare, Says Wasim Akram




Wasim Akram feels Pakistan team does not have enough time to get used to conditions Down Under ahead of the World Cup. He feels this may be the difference between the side and other big teams.