Feb 27, 2011

Air fares to shoot up 14% due to inflation: Report


Domestic air fares are likely to shoot up by 12 to 14%, domestic hotel tariffs may go up by 5 to 6% and even car rentals are expected to climb in 2011, thanks to inflation.


2G scam: CBI all set to question Kanimozhi


Sources in the CBI have told TOI that they would prefer to call Kanimozhi, DMK MP and daughter of Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, this month itself.


Special AI flights evacuate 528 Indians from Libya


A second Air India flight with 237 Indians from Libya landed early on Sunday at the IGI airport here, taking the total number of evacuees from the troubled North African country to 528.


Alliance Air told to reveal who ordered IPL flight


Rejecting Alliance Air's contention that disclosure was exempted, info commissioner said in the interest of transparency information must be given within 10 days.


NCP MLA held in Bandra bar, sent to Nashik


Around 30 policemen from the anti-extortion cell and the property cell of the crime branch laid a trap near Royal China bar and restaurant on Saturday after learning that Wagh might be visiting.


TN fishermen delegation to visit Sri Lanka


The government has decided to send a delegation of fishermen associations from Tamil Nadu to the island nation in March to meet their Lankan counterparts.


German Bundesliga Sunday Preview


Bayer Leverkusen travel to Werder Bremen, who find themselves in the bottom three after Saturday's games.


Spanish La Liga Sunday Preview


Fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao will be looking to get back on track after two successive defeats when they host Valencia.


Italian Serie A Sunday Preview


Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is thrilled with the way his team is playing going into Monday's showdown at Serie A leaders AC Milan.


Rugby: Munster sign BJ Botha


Munster have signed of South African prop BJ Botha from Magners League rivals Ulster on a two-year deal at the end of the season.


6 Nations: Danielli the inside man


Simon Danielli hopes inside knowledge of Ireland's side can help Scotland to a first win of the RBS 6 Nations.


6 Nations: Lamont has point to prove


Sean Lamont is determined to maintain the highest of standards every time he pulls on a Scotland jersey.


Rugby: Back plays down Magpies clash


Neil Back insists Leeds' relegation showdown with Newcastle is not yet a do-or-die encounter.


Rugby: Booth happy to win ugly


London Irish coach Toby Booth was happy to see his side grind out a 15-9 win over Harlequins in a poor match.


Rugby: Haag basks in Bath win


Bath assistant coach Martin Haag admitted his side had been pushed all the way by Exeter after their 12-9 win at Sandy Park.


Rugby: Redpath wants more success


Bryan Redpath is hoping Gloucester can continue winning after they recorded a tight win at Northampton.


Aviva Premiership Saturday Review


Wing Jonny May grabbed two tries to inspire Gloucester to their fourth straight Aviva Premiership victory.


Stroud leads in Mayakoba Classic


Chris Stroud seized the half-way lead at the Mayakoba Classic with a stunning second round of 63.


6 Nations: Gatland satisfied with win


Coach Warren Gatland was satisfied with Wales' Italian job after his team kept alive their RBS 6 Nations title hopes.


Kemp hails loan signing Carew


Stoke assistant manager Dave Kemp feels the club's relationship with John Carew is like "a good match".


Fabregas: I accept Wenger's decision


Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has accepted that he will not be taking any part in Sunday's Carling Cup final.


Middlesbrough 0-3 QPR


Queens Park Rangers maintain their path towards automatic promotion as Heidar Helguson nets twice in a win at Middlesbrough.


Swansea 3-0 Leeds


Swansea City enhanced their Premier League promotion credentials as a Scott Sinclair double inspired a crushing win over Leeds United.


Hull 0-2 Cardiff


Michael Chopra and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas score as Cardiff City maintained their pursuit of the Championship's top two with victory at Hull.


Barnsley 0-2 Norwich


Andrew Crofts scores twice as Norwich strengthen their hold on a play-off spot.


Millwall 0-0 Nottm Forest


Nottingham Forest slip to fifth in the Championship as they are held to a goalless draw away at Millwall.


Hamilton 1-1 Dundee United


A late header from Andis Shala denies struggling Hamilton Accies their first home win of season.


Cardiff set to recruit Kirkland


Cardiff City are set to sign once-capped England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland on an emergency loan from Wigan Athletic.


Harewood joins Barnsley on loan


Barnsley sign Blackpool striker Marlon Harewood on emergency loan until the end of the season.