Oct 17, 2010

Sallu stands against piracy


Salman Khan has been informed that fake merchandise of his philanthropic organisation has flooded the market big time, especially in Mumbai.


A day in the life of an 'urban' father!


When it comes to parenting, urban couples seem to be undergoing a role reversal of sorts. We explore the trend!


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Pregnant Pakistani woman burnt to death in Britain


A 23-year-old pregnant Pakistani woman who came to Britain some nine months ago was burnt to death in her garden, a media report said on Saturday.


Twitter removes celebrity-tracking service


Twitter said that it has cut celebrity-tracking service JustSpotted off from a pipeline of "tweets" that could be tapped to map the whereabouts of stars.


Nitish taking credit for Central schemes: PM


The prime minister has charged that NDA government in Bihar has failed to fully implement Centrally-sponsored schemes, but is taking credit for them.


Barbara's back to haunt Hrithik


November 19 will go down in history. Jayantilal Gada’s Barbara Mori starrer will lock horns with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hrithik starrer. This is the result of a bizarre revenge saga


'26/11 case can't proceed unless Kasab quizzed'


The Pakistani anti-terrorism court is conducting the trial of LeT's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks.


'Dhoni key in battle of young guns'


With the absence of star players from both sides, the India-Australia ODI series is an even affair, says former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar.


'Sick of seeing Sachin score heavily'


The stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke is relieved that Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag will not be a part of the ODI series.


Team India to debut in new ODI kit


Team India will debut in the new ODI kit in their first match against Australia at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi on Sunday.


Shaun Udal ends first class career


Shaun Udal has announced his retirement from first-class cricket at the age of 41, bringing to an end a career spanning 22 years.


Butt faces flak for foreign expenses


PCB Cheif Ijaz Butt has come in for more criticism after details of his extravagant spending on foreign tours.


Chance for youngsters to grab WC spot


Both India and Australia have made major changes in the squad for the ODI series, giving their youngsters one last chance to grab the ICC 2011 WC spot.


RSW offers to buy back Kochi equity


In a bid to end the feud between the owners of the Kochi IPL team, the Rendezvous Sports World has offered to buy back their share of equity in the franchisee, sources said on Friday.


Butt confident of being cleared


Pakistan's suspended Test captain and opener Salman Butt says he is confident of having his name cleared in the spot-fixing scandal.


Australia ring changes for ODI series


A much-changed Aussie line-up will look to recover from their Test series defeat when the ODI series begins in Kochi on Sunday.


Ingram, Amla seal Proteas victory


Unperturbed by Brendan Taylor's 145, South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 64 runs in the 1st ODI of the series in Bloemfontein.


Nielsen backs under-fire Ponting


Australia coach Tim Nielsen has backed Ricky Ponting after the captain came under fire following his team's 2-0 Test series defeat to India.


Butt returns from ICC meet, keeps mum


PCB chief, Ijaz Butt returned from Dubai after attending the crucial ICC Executive Board meeting but refused to speak to the media at the Lahore airport.


Harbhajan: India to stay at No.1 spot


After a historic 2-0 clean sweep over Australia, SportsCenter's Sai Prasad Mohapatra caught up with India's Harbhajan Singh.


Tamim: Sehwag's batting inspired me


Virender Sehwag's nonchalant approach towards batting is something that inspires dashing Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal.


First ODI under rain threat


Heavy rain in Kochi has raised concerns about the fate of the first one-dayer between India and Australia on October 17.


Slots still open for the World Cup: Dhoni


Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that at least six spots are up for grabs in the Indian squad for the World Cup which is just five months away.


Lalit Modi questions Chennai Police


Former IPL chief Lalit Modi questioned the jurisdiction of Chennai Police to entertain criminal complaint filed by BCCI accusing him of financial irregularities.


India-Australia series gets underway


Buoyed by the 2-0 Test series win, MS Dhoni's India would look to carry on the good form when they face a depleted Australia in the first ODI in Kochi on Sunday.


'Sick of seeing Sachin score so heavily'


The stand-in Aussie captain Micahel Clarke is relieved that Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag will not be a part of the batting line-up in the ODI series.


Aussies should learn from Sachin: Jones


Australian legend Dean Jones asked Australia to take a few lessons from master blaster Sachin Tendulkar in the way he goes about his game.


'Sure of being cleared of fixing charges'


Pakistan's suspended Test captain Salman Butt says he is confident of having his name cleared in the spot-fixing scandal that shook international cricket.


'Absurd to remove Ricky from captaincy'


Defending the Australian skipper, coach Tim Nielsen has said that the suggestion that Ricky Ponting should stand down as captain for Ashes is 'absurd'.


ED issues Look Out circular against Modi


Stepping up the heat on Lalit Modi, the Enforcement Directorate on Friday issued a Look Out circular against the former IPL czar at all airports in India.


I'm the right man to lead Aus: Ponting


Ricky Ponting says he is still the man to lead Australia in next month's Ashes series amid calls for his sacking and questions over his tactics.


Butt returns from ICC meet, keeps mum


Embattled PCB Chairman, Ijaz Butt returned from Dubai after attending the ICC Executive Board meeting but flatly refused to speak to the media at the airport.


Imran wants revamp of Pakistan cricket


Imran Khan has called for an overhaul of the country's cricket set-up after the ICC warned PCB to improve its governance and enforce anti-corruption measures.


Younis seeks meeting with Ijaz Butt


After months of being at loggerheads with the PCB, former captain Younis Khan now wants to meet chairman Ijaz Butt to resolve the outstanding disputes.


Tendulkar at new heights as WC nears


Unruffled composure over two decades, in the face of the world's most hostile attacks, confirms the true greatness of Sachin Tendulkar.


India sweep Australia Test series 2-0


India thrashed Australia by seven wickets in the second Test to make a clean sweep of the series and win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Bangalore.


Shakib's show powers Bangladesh win


Shakib-Al-Hasan's all-round performance helps Bangladesh beat New Zealand by nine runs in the fourth ODI to gain an unbeatable 3-0 lead.