Sep 26, 2009

Two AI flights cancelled as pilots start agitation


Two Air India flights were on Saturday cancelled due to an agitation called by a section of the national airlines' pilots to protest the up to 50% reduction in their productivity-linked incentives.


Rs 1 lakh-bid to spend a day with Narayana Murthy


How much are you willing to shell out to spend a day with Infosys chief mentor? Perhaps Rs 1 lakh? That’s exactly what Indian School of Business students bid in ‘Shadow a CEO’ programme.


'Many deemed varsities don't deserve the status'


The HRD ministry's review committee looking into deemed universities has finalised areas in which there have been deviations.


Buying home to get safer, new real estate bill mooted


The possibility of being hoodwinked by a smooth-talking builder might be reduced sharply as developers will soon be required to post project details, including civic clearances, on the website of the real estate regulator.


Wife suspecting hubby of affair not cruelty: HC


"After marriage, no wife may tolerate the company of another lady friend in her husband's life,'' observed the Bombay High Court on Thursday while setting aside a divorce order granted to a Pune techie and his lecturer wife.


Shiney breaks down in court, treatment ordered


There was a lot of drama in a Mumbai sessions court where Shiney Ahuja was produced on Friday.


ISRO found water on moon 10 months ago


The Moon Impact Probe on Chandrayaan-I seemed to have sensed water earlier than Nasa's Moon Minerolgy Mapper, but protocol didn't allow ISRO to declare it.


Pyar ke side effects for Bebo


Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) has approached Kareena Kapoor to star with Akshay Kumar in Pyaar Ke Side Effects 2.


9 ways to meet your 'Mr Right'


If hitting all the so-called single spots isn’t helping you find your dream match, rethink your routine with some out-of-the-box guy-meeting tactics.


Not married but committed to man I love: Lisa Ray


"I am with someone now - I call him 'my bobcat' - who is just like my husband," Lisa Ray said.


18 month paid leave for HIV+ Tamil Nadu govt staff


In a gesture of care and support to its employees with HIV/AIDS, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to give 18 months paid medical leave to those infected by the virus.


Akshay, Kat endorse National Games


Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have been appointed as brand ambassadors of the 34th National Games 2009, starting Nov 21.


Seven types of guys women can't resist


Always wondered why some guys always manage to get the best of girls?


Indian cabbie attacked in Australia


In yet another attack on an Indian in Australia, a taxi driver from the community was injured when a drunk Australian star footballer allegedly assaulted him after an altercation.


14 kg tumour removed from woman's stomach


Imagine going about your chores carrying a tumour lump of 14 kg in your stomach! Twenty-something Ami Shah did just that thinking it to be accumulated body fat.


PM warns west against protectionism or stimulus cut


Listing out measures for the quickest possible economic recovery, Manmohan Singh warned G-20 against dangers of growing protectionism amid collapse of exports.


India to drive tough bargain with US on CTBT


With Anil Kakodkar, secretary Dept of Atomic Energy, and R Chidambaram, principal scientific adviser, publicly stating that India did not need any more nuclear tests, there appears to be greater confidence and less fear of international pressure on India to sign the CTBT.


Son wanted Bob to coach India, not Pak


Almost three years after Bob Woolmer died under mysterious conditions as Pakistan coach, his son Dale has made some startling revelations.


It's all about Caribbean pride


espnstar.com takes a look at how a spirited bunch of men from the Calypso Isles are looking to win glory against the big boys.


Windies face a daunting task today


West Indies face an uphill task of shocking the Australians if they have to keep their hopes alive in the Champions Trophy today.


Materazzi: Refs are picking on me


Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has hit out at the refereeing standards in Italy claiming he is being singled out.


Pep: The title race is wide open


Pep Guardiola is adamant that the Spanish league title is not just a race between Barcelona and Real Madrid.


Unsettled India aim to win against Pak


India would seek to draw inspiration from history when they clash against Pakistan in their Champions Trophy opener today.


Three-day format suits Ryder Cup


Thomas Bjorn believes that the Ryder Cup should resist falling in line with other team competitions and stay a three-day match.


Stanford in hospital after prison fight


Sir Allen Stanford, the man behind the Stanford Super Series is reportedly in hospital following a fight with a prison inmate.


Gustafson leads at half-way


Sweden's Sophie Gustafson retained the lead in the Longs Drugs Challenge after shooting a three-under 69 in the second round.


Benitez moves to support Carragher


Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has defended vice-captain Jamie Carragher after a string of below par performances.


Redknapp hails new signing Kranjcar


Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp still can't believe his luck in capturing Niko Kranjcar from Portsmouth in the summer.


Hamilton unfazed by slow sessions


Lewis Hamilton is hoping for an improvement from his McLaren after failing to show good pace in Friday's practice.


Bell wants positive end to season


Bob Bell is looking for a positive finish to the season as Renault try to move on from their 2008 Singapore race-fixing controversy.


Terry eyes Champions League success


Chelsea's John Terry believes having Carlo Ancelotti as coach will help the club finally win the Champions League this season.


Bray welcomes northern referees


Lyndon Bray is hoping the appearance of northern hemisphere referees in competitions in New Zealand will become a more regular event.


Strauss talks up England chances


Captain Andrew Strauss says England can be a force to be reckoned with after surprising Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy in Johannesburg.


Woods edges Harrington in Atlanta


Tiger Woods moves into a narrow Tour Championship lead over Padraig Harrington and Sean O'Hair after the second round at East Lake Golf Club.


Catalans reach play-off semis


Catalans Dragons reach the Super League play-off semi-finals with a surprise victory over Huddersfield.


Newcastle 17-17 Harlequins


Two late Nick Evans penalties help Harlequins earn a draw against Newcastle.


6th ODI: India take on Pakistan today


More than six years down the line, the focus again shifts to Sachin Tendulkar as India play the marquee match of Champions Trophy against Pakistan.


5th ODI: Australia to meet WI today


Aussie skipper comes face to face with WI apprentice bowler Gavin Tonge on Saturday in CT clash where the outcome appears a foregone conclusion.


England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets


Eoin Morgan steered England to a morale-boosting six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka with a solid half-century in the Champions Trophy on Friday.


Never told players to have sex: Kirsten


Days after reports said that India's cricketers are being encouraged by their coach to have sex, India coach Gary Kirsten said he was quoted out of context..


'Handling pressure key to success'


Pressure will be the name of the game when Pakistan clash with arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy match on Saturday, said Younis Khan.


Richard Pybus to coach Knight Riders


The Knight Riders are all set to bring in 45-year-old Englishman Richard Pybus as coach for the third edition of the Indian Premier League.


Who'll replace Yuvraj the all-rounder?


India will not only miss Yuvraj Singh's explosive batting in Champions Trophy but his spin skills too as he had taken two hat-tricks in IPL 2 in South Africa.


South Africa beat New Zealand by 5 wkts


AB de Villiers (70*) and Wayne Parnell (5-57) helped South Africa beat New Zealand by five wickets in the third ODI of the Champions Trophy at Centurion.