Nov 2, 2009

BJP looks to divide Karnataka dissidents


The "southern discomfort" troubling BJP has shown no signs of abating with efforts of the central leadership to resolve differences between Yeddyurappa and the "Bellary brothers" yielding no results.


LCD TVs, ACs: Priests perk up for weddings


From fancy mobile phones to snazzy music systems, from trendy LCD TV sets to air-conditioners, priests are being pampered with goodies from well-heeled clients.


Death came without warning for YSR


The transcripts of the cockpit voice recorder show there was no panic inside the chopper in its final moments. Former CM YSR was relaxing moments before the helicopter hit the hills.


India skips arms treaty meet


Even as the crucial global arms trade and transfers treaty, found overwhelming support from 153 member countries at the UN, India was among the 19 who abstained from the meet.


7 of 8 NE states lag behind average India income


The Northeast is on a downward spiral and policymakers seem to be groping in the dark. Just 15 years ago, four of these states had income levels higher than the country's average.


Koda to be summoned for questioning soon


Income tax sources confirmed after the raids that the department would soon summon Koda for questioning in the alleged hawala cases.


Special: Happy B'day Shahrukh Khan





Movie Preview: Toonpur Ka Superhero





Imran Khan's designing ring for fiancée





Bhajji and MSD send police into tizzy


M S Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh sent the police into a tizzy as they left the team hotel without informing the police.


Gilchrist smitten by Dhoni


espnstar.com’s Rajarshi Gupta spoke exclusively to former Australian wicketkeeper and Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist.


Strauss wants to build on Ashes win


Andrew Strauss has demanded his England side view their Ashes triumph as only a stepping stone to become the world's best team.


Hopes ruled out of ODI series


Australia have suffered another blow in their bid to win the one-day series against India with injured all-rounder James Hopes following wicketkeeper Tim Paine and paceman Brett Lee home.


"Australia can bounce back in Mohali"


espnstar.com spoke exclusively to former New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee, who is in India.


Uthappa targets India return


India discard Robin Uthappa is eyeing an India comeback after remaining in the sidelines for more than 15 months.


Pak team official called back


The PCB has changed the assistant manager of the national team midway through its tours to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and New Zealand.


S Africa aim to be 'hot' against England


England's tour of South Africa is going to be "huge" according to Proteas coach Mickey Arthur and he has vowed that his charges won't be caught cold this time.


PCB to get $7-8 million more for 2011 WC shifting


The cash-strapped PCB would receive an ancillary amount of $7-8 million apart from the $10.5 million guaranteed as hosting fees for shifting of 2011 World Cup matches out of the country due to security concern.


Barclays Singapore Open Numbers


All the numbers and figures that mattered from the Barclays Singapore Open 2009 played at the Sentosa Golf Club.


"Don't let King play again"


The woman groped and punched by Marlon King has waived her right to anonymity to call for his life ban from the game.


Use more Malayalam, urges Achuthanandan as Kerala turns 53





Extra-marital affairs happen: Ajay Devgn





Kerala not to allow loss of Centre's projects:Achuthanandan





Vettel wins as Hamilton drops out


Sebastian Vettel cruises to victory ahead of Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton is forced to retire early.


RDA Gen Secy slams Kerala Govt on cancellation of ration cards





Serena ends Venus reign in Doha


Serena Williams beats her sister and defending champion Venus Williams to win the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships.


Kerala High Court to set up green bench





Fisher clinches Match Play crown


England's Ross Fisher wins the World Match Play Championship by defeating Anthony Kim in Spain.


Barkha, Noorani, Jayachandran to be conferred CH award





Yankees secure World Series lead


The New York Yankees take a 2-1 lead in the World Series after coming from behind to defeat Philadelphia Phillies in game three.


CPI does not want PDP's support: Chandrappan





Radcliffe falls short in New York


Paula Radcliffe fails to defend her New York Marathon title, finishing fourth behind winner Derartu Tulu.


Radhakrishnan takes over as new ISRO Chairman





GB stars race to three more golds


Sir Chris Hoy leads his sprint team to victory while British pursuit teams clinch gold in record times at the Track World Cup in Manchester.


310 cases filed against bogus voters





Poulter secures Singapore title


England's Ian Poulter claims his first European Tour victory since 2006 by clinching the Singapore Open.


Muthoot family seeks CBI probe into scion's murder





PNG seal Four Nations place


Papua New Guinea qualify for the 2010 Four Nations series with a 42-14 win over the Cook Islands in the Pacific Cup final.


Rival fronts battle it out in Kerala by-polls





Leeds stun Wasps to break duck


Leeds claim their first league win of the season as the bottom side beat Wasps 15-9 in the Guinness Premiership.


Focus on legal audit: RBI Dy Gov





Murray set to return in Valencia


World number four Andy Murray will return to action for the first time in over a month at this week's Valencia Open.


'Revathi Pattathanam' to be held on Nov 1





Japanese ships call at Cochin Port





'Achuthanandan seeking political mileage through Mullaiperiyar dam'





Kerala medical colleges doctors suspend agitation





LDF better placed to face bypolls: Vaikkom





Gangadharan returns to Congress in Kerala





Special magazine issue on Che Guevara released





PFI to launch health awareness campaign