Mar 29, 2011

Security on lines of CWG inauguration in Mohali


As Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan and host of other dignitaries will land in Mohali to watch the cricket World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, the stadium will completely be in the command of Special Protection Group - the elite force that guards proximate security to PM, ex-PM and their immediate family members.


'Jobs, inflation bigger worries than corruption'


Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius cited unemployment, inflation, water as key concerns but downplayed worries about corruption.


Sonia Gandhi in stands seen as sign PM not alone


Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is likely to be in the stands at Mohali for the high voltage India-Pakistan cricket blockbuster that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hopes can thaw glacial relations with a hostile neighbour.


Indo-Pak talks begin on a positive note


The first day of the home secretary level talks between India and Pakistan concluded on a very positive note.


SC slams govt's probe of black money


The Supreme Court has also expressed its dismay that the probe into the issue of black money was focused only on Hasan Ali Khan.


Pakistan drops US, embraces China as new arms partner: Report


Pak recently test-fired a nuclear-capable missile from an undisclosed location, which has been developed with help from China, Fox News said.


Fire destroys textiles showroom





Left Democratic Front well ahead in campaign; United Democratic Front yet to pick up





1,373 nominations for Kerala polls





ICGS commissioned at Ratnagiri





2 siblings drown in river Rayrom





Membaram to contest from Dharmadam





Oommen Chandy filed nomination





Charupara Ravi claims delimitation will help United Democratic Front





Filing of nominations ends in Kerala





20 plays to be staged in Theatre Fete





Bahujan Samaj Party to field candidates in 140 constituencies in Kerala





Huge quantity of explosives seized





Gangadharan, Raghunath to stress on development





Interceptor Boats to join CG





Murali doubtful for semi-final


Sri Lanka and New Zealand prepare for Tuesday's Cricket World Cup semi-final in Colombo.


Vaughan supports Broad as captain


Former England captain Michael Vaughan says Stuart Broad should be their next one-day captain if Andrew Strauss decides to step down.


Aussie Tait quits one-day cricket


Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait retires from one-day cricket to focus on the Twenty20 form of the game.


Edinburgh's MacLeod set for Japan


Scotland lock Scott MacLeod will leave Edinburgh in the summer and join Japanese outfit Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers.


Hendry thrashes Stevens in China


Stephen Hendry romps into the second round of the China Open with a 5-0 thrashing of Wales' Matthew Stevens, while world champion Neil Robertson also progresses.


2012 opts for blue hockey pitches


The London 2012 Organising Committee reveals that the hockey pitches at the Olympic Games will be blue.


Lockyer to quit at end of season


Australia and Brisbane Broncos captain Darren Lockyer says he will retire at the end of the season.


Monday's gossip column


Barca baulk at £43m Fabregas price tag, plus other rumours


Monday's F1 gossip column


Ferrari to conduct post-mortem, Perez tyre conservation stuns paddock, plus more


Monday's Cricket World Cup gossip


Botham considers charity trek in Sri Lanka, plus more news


Evans: Qualification would beat United


Jonny Evans believes qualifying for the European Championship finals with Northern Ireland would be the highlight of his career.


New look France to face Croatia


France boss Laurent Blanc is set to ring the changes for Tuesday's international friendly against Croatia in Paris.


ICC CWC STREAMING: 1st SF, SL vs NZ


New Zealand will be playing their sixth World Cup semis, but can they spoil an All-Asian final in Mumbai?


Lehmann set for Arsenal reserves


Jens Lehmann could be set for a return to action in Arsenal's reserve clash at Wigan on Tuesday.


Ferguson: We have missed Valencia


Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Antonio Valencia's return to Manchester United first-team action.


Slater: Vettel win more than skin-deep


ESPNSTAR.com columnist Steve Slater tells you what he learned from the Formula One 2011 season opener in Melbourne.


Puel: Bastos surgery a success


Lyon boss Claude Puel has confirmed that Michel Bastos has undergone a successful knee operation.


Robson positive over recovery


Bryan Robson is hopeful of a full recovery after having surgery for throat cancer earlier this month.


Pulis rubbishes talk of easy games


Tony Pulis does not believe facing teams with Champions League distractions will do Stoke any great favours in the coming weeks.


Coyle wants to follow Redknapp


Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen to follow in the footsteps of Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and lead the Trotters into Europe.


Weiss happy to extend Ibrox stay


Vladimir Weiss has hinted that he would be happy to stay at Rangers if they can agree a deal with Manchester City.


Stephen Kelly to captain Republic


Stephen Kelly will captain the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday night's friendly with Uruguay.


Martin Laird: Bring on the Masters


With a second win in America now under his belt, Scotland's Martin Laird will try to do something achieved just once since 1935.


Dutt confirms Toprak signing


Robin Dutt has set his sights on making Omer Toprak his first signing when he takes charge of Bayer Leverkusen later this year.


Piquionne targets United game


West Ham striker Frederic Piquionne has Manchester United firmly in his sights as he targets a comeback.


Two interceptor boats commissioned





Stern action against fake flying schools, pilots: Vayalar Ravi





Chief Minister not raising development issues: Oomen Chandy





Toonz celebrates double win at FICCI awards





Publish passport details of son, Chandy tells Achuthanandan