Apr 17, 2011

Puducherry LG admits facilitating Hasan passport


Under the Enforcement Directorate’s scanner for his alleged links with Hasan Ali Khan, Puducherry lieutenant governor Iqbal Singh met Union home minister P Chidambaram and admitted recommending expeditious issuance of passport to the alleged tax evader but claimed he did not know him.


India, Kazakhstan ink civil nuclear cooperation deal


Refusing to be scared away from nuclear energy as a viable source of power even after the Fukushima crisis, India on Saturday signed a civil nuclear agreement with Kazakhstan which gives Indian reactors access to uranium from the Central Asian country.


Rey rescues key point for Morelia


Morelia missed the chance to go top of Group Three in the Clausura as they were held 1-1 at Monterrey.


NHL: Canadiens stretch playoff lead


The Montreal Canadiens opened up a 2-0 lead in their play-off series against the Boston Bruins with a 3-1 victory.


NBA: Playoff wins for Bulls, Heat


The Chicago Bulls overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to begin their play-off series against the Indiana Pacers with a 104-99 win.


Gilchrist: Valthaty made it look easy


Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist heaped lavish praise on Paul Valthaty for the way he dealt with the past few days of glory to produce yet another blinder.


Rosicky: Arsenal back on track


Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky is confident his side are ready for the most crucial phase of the Premier League season.


Dalglish hopeful Reina will stay at Anfield


Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is hopeful of keeping Pepe Reina beyond the end of the season.


Wenger: United schedule no handicap


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger thinks Manchester United's busy schedule will have no impact on their chances of winning the Premier League.


State governments under spotlight!


India's World Cup triumph has triggered announcements of cash and property rewards from various State governments. There are some crucial questions being raised, though.


Tiger Street Football thrills Singapore


Fans and spectators were treated to sizzling action at the inaugural Tiger Street Football tournament held in the heart of Singapore's shopping district on Saturday.


World Cup loss is history, says Hussey


Michael Hussey believes Australia's defeat in the World Cup is a thing of the past and said his priority now is to help Chennai Super Kings become IPL champions.


Cruz edge closer to leaders in Argentina


Godoy Cruz moved to within a point of Clausura leaders River Plate with a 1-0 win over Argentinos Juniors.


MLS: Late goal denies Union win


The Philadelphia Union stayed top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference but they were denied all three points against the Seattle Sounders.


"Knight Riders must not be complacent"


Kolkata Knight Riders' coach Dav Whatmore warned his players against any complacency as they take on Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.


Hussey: I adapted to the situation


Super Kings' Aussie recruit Michael Hussey, who struck 83 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, said he was just playing according to the situation.


Vettel won't forget the losing feeling


Sebastian Vettel has not allowed himself to forget the pain of defeat even during his current run of untouchable form.


Kerala Chief Minister demands appology from Oommen Chandy





Three killed in road accidents





South Indian movie world condoles death of Chitra's daughter





Congress demands stop to CPI-M violence in Kerala





Repoll at two booths in Kerala





Crowds throng Kerala temples on Vishu





When Lord Indra answered the call of Vedas





Kerala wakes up to 'Vishukkani' darshan





'Amul Baby' remarks against Rahul Gandhi not insulting: Tharoor





Accounting practices for Kudumbashree units





Singer Chitra's daughter drowned in Dubai





British infertility clinic opens centre in Kerala





HI Worth commences operations in Technopark





Playback singer Chithra's daughter drowns in Dubai





Assembly polls see increase in voting percentage





74.6pc electors voted in Kerala polls





Bogus voting foiled, CISF personnel rescued





Kerala votes for new Assembly; 74.6 Percent cast votes





SC expresses anguish over illicit liquor trade in Kerala





It could be lucky 13 for some Kerala politicos!





Oracle all set to open in Technopark in June





Attempt to bogus voting foiled





Actors cast votes in Kerala





Both LDF, UDF claim comfortable victory





Polling begins in Kerala





Brisk polling in Kerala





UDF will register thumping victory: Antony





Kerala election: 32.1pc voting in first 4 hrs





Youths will be deciding factor in polls: Leaders





Polling underway in Kerala; 48.5 turnout till noon





Peaceful elections, high turnout in Tamil Nadu, Kerala





Polling ends peacefully in Kerala, over 73 percent turnout





People will give us another mandate: Achuthanandan