Southern India -- especially, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- is greying much faster than the rest of the country. Uttar Pradesh will remain the youngest state for the next three decades, followed by Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal, says a study.
Mar 3, 2010
'As south greys, poor states will be most youthful'
Southern India -- especially, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu -- is greying much faster than the rest of the country. Uttar Pradesh will remain the youngest state for the next three decades, followed by Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal, says a study.
I go by my instincts: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, who will be seen in a new 'avatar', donning a de-glam look in her upcoming film 'Rajneeti', says her instincts and script prospects take precedence while choosing a movie.
Effects of menthol cigarettes to be studied
A US scientific panel this month will weigh the controversial role of menthol flavoring in cigarettes in the first public meeting on tobacco products since a new law granted regulators power over the industry last year.
Australia thrash India 5-2 at hockey World Cup
Australia thrashed India 5-2 just two days after the hosts beat Pakistan in the Pool B match of the hockey World Cup at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
Abhi-Ash's 'Raavan' to premiere at IIFA
Celebrated director Mani Ratnam's highly awaited film 'Raavan' is all set to premiere at this year's International Indian Film Awards (IIFA).
Golf star Tiger Woods back from family counseling
Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get into a routine that includes golf and fitness.
Nissan mulls $5,000 small car with Ashok Leyland
The Japanese autocar giant announced on Tuesday that it was in talks with Ashok Leyland for developing a small car for the global market that could be priced at around $4,500-5,000 (about Rs 2.25 lakh-2.50 lakh).
Aguero: Maradona does not control me!
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has rubbished reports suggesting that father-in-law Diego Maradona controls him.
Villa lauds Fernando Torres
Spanish striker David Villa has hailed partner Fernando Torres ahead of Spain's international friendly against France.
Zanetti: I almost joined Real Madrid
Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has revealed that he almost signed for Real Madrid ten years ago.
Barcelona interested in Ajax's Eriksen
Barcelona are reportedly tracking the progress of Ajax midfielder Christian Erisken with a view to bringing him to Spain.
Kaka: I am in perfect shape
Real Madrid playmaker Kaka has declared himself recovered from the hernia injury that has been plaguing him recently.
Wood wants slice of English success
Chris Wood is out to join England's recent golfing renaissance at this week's Maybank Malaysian Open.
Ronaldo: Pichichi means nothing
Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that the Pichchi is secondary compared to winning La Liga.
Jankovic knocked out of Monterrey Open
Anastasija Sevastova claimed the biggest win of her career by knocking Jelena Jankovic out of the Monterrey Open.
Mohammad Asif ties the knot
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif tied the knot with close friend Hina Hilal on Tuesday.
Zarate's Lazio future in doubt
Mauro Zarate's agent will be meeting with Lazio officials to sort out his client's situation at the club.
Nakamura: I'm back for the World Cup
Shunsuke Nakamura revealed that he moved back to the J-League because he wants to be fit for the 2010 World Cup.
Robben: Chelsea are strong enough
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has backed his former club Chelsea to recover from their mini-slump.
Rooney: I feel unstoppable
Wayne Rooney is enjoying his football and reckons he is at the top of the game at the moment.
Collymore: Wenger is really deluded
Stan Collymore reckons Arsene Wenger should stop whining about how his players are always on the receiving end of career-ending tackles.
Kiwis keep Aussies on their toes
Australia set New Zealand a target of 276 to win the first match of the Chappell-Hadlee series in Napier.
Mohammad Asif ties the knot
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif tied the knot with close friend Hina Hilal on Tuesday.
Kiwis keep Aussies on their toes
Australia set New Zealand a target of 276 to win the first match of the Chappell-Hadlee series in Napier.
"South Africans ready to go to IPL"
South African players due to play in the IPL later this month are likely to honour their contracts despite security concerns.
Mohsin is new Pak chief selector
Former opener Mohsin Khan has been appointed as the new chief selector of the national team by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Ganguly knock in vain; TN beat Bengal
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly's breezy half-century went in vain as Tamil Nadu beat Bengal by 29 runs to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Goswami reclaims number-one spot
India captain Jhulan Goswami has reclaimed the number-one bowling spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings for bowlers.
"Only way out for Tests is to go D/N"
Test cricket would simply disappear if it doesn't go day-night, predicted Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.
Sachin uneasy with comparisons
Rated better than even Don Bradman by the likes of Nasser Hussain, Sachin Tendulkar said he does not believe in comparisons.
Eoin the saint for England
Eoin Morgan produced a century of consummate class to prevent England slipping to a first ever defeat against Bangladesh.
PCB appoints Waqar as chief coach
Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint former captain Waqar Younis as the new coach of the national team.
"Focus on cricket, not Bharat Ratna"
Sachin Tendulkar said he would like to be on the list of 'Bharat Ratna' awardees but he is not thinking about the honour as of now.
Clark harbours Australia ambitions
Experienced paceman Stuart Clark is hoping he can regain his place in the Australia squad.
Sidebottom ruled out of final ODI
England seamer Ryan Sidebottom has been ruled out of the final match of the one-day series against Bangladesh.
Martyn leaves for India to play IPL
Retired Australian batsman Damien Martyn on Tuesday left for India to compete in the Indian Premier League.
BCCI announces women probables
Veterans like Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra were included in India's list of 30 probables for the women's ICC World T20.
Not focusing on Bharat Ratna: Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar says he would like to be on the list of 'Bharat Ratna' awardees but he is not thinking about the honour and would leave it on destiny.Modi wants Test cricket to go day-night
Twenty20 will surpass all other formats of the game and Test cricket would simply disappear if it doesn't go day-night, predicts IPL commissioner Lalit Modi.
PCB appoints Waqar as chief coach
Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint former captain Waqar Younis as the new coach of the national team.
Morgan fires Eng to series-clinching win
Eoin Morgan hammered a gutsy century under pressure to power England to a thrilling two-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second One-Day International.
'Modi bugging England players like crazy'
England's Cricketers' Association claims that IPL commissioner and the franchises are 'bugging players like crazy' to commit participation in T20 tournament.Australia's season masks games' ills
The Australian team's unconquered march through their home season raised more questions for cricket amid dwindling crowds and television ratings.International agencies may skip IPL
International news agencies will be forced to skip this year's Indian Premier League unless there is a change to the accreditation norms.
Lee ready to lead Oz attack in World T20
Paceman Brett Lee, who retired from Test cricket last week, said he hoped to spearhead Australia's attack at the World Twenty20 tournament in the Caribbean.
'I've always played my cricket cleanly'
Kamran Akmal said that he had always played his cricket cleanly and for the team and was shocked by the match-fixing allegations against him.
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