Aug 13, 2011

Torres available for Chelsea game


Fernando Torres is fit for Chelsea's Premier League match against Stoke despite suffering mild concussion while on international duty.


Park signs new Man Utd contract


Manchester United's South Korean midfielder Park Ji-sung signs a two-year contract extension.


Wigan sign ex-Strasbourg striker


Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has completed the signing of striker Nouha Dicko after the teenager left cash-strapped Strasbourg


Kayal Israel injury upsets Celtic


Manager Neil Lennon accuses the Israeli FA of disrespecting Celtic by leaving him in the dark about Beram Kayal's injury.


Newcastle v Arsenal


Preview by Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Newcastle and Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League.


Liverpool v Sunderland


Preview by Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Liverpool and Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.


Fulham v Aston Villa


Preview by Match of the Day commentator John Motson followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Fulham and Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League.


India rebuffs US advice on Anna Hazare's fast


Ahead of activist Anna Hazare's fast, the US said it counted on a democratic India to "exercise restraint" against peaceful protesters.


Biggest threat to freedom? Corruption, says young India


That's the finding from an eight-city survey done exclusively for TOI days before the country celebrates the 64th anniversary of Independence.


'Aarakshan' opens under cop cover, Prakash Jha moves Supreme Court


Sources said late Friday night that there were indications that UP, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab might withdraw the ban if Jha agreed to a few cuts in the film.


IIP rises, but beer flat, condom output sags


Industrial production rose at a surprisingly high rate of 8.8% in June as capital goods made a strong recovery to push up manufacturing growth to double-digits.


Congress, SP men behind cash-for-vote scam: Suhail


Another accused Suhail Hindustani has made completely different allegations saying it was top Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders who were involved in the alleged offence.


PC warns Modi govt: Centre may intervene


Expressing concern over the Gujarat govt's action against two IPS men locked in a duel with it over the Godhra riots, the Centre said it can step in.


Indian used cricket bat to chase UK rioters


Of the many stories of Asians countering attacks in London and elsewhere during the recent unrest, one of the lesser known is that of Indian-origin shopkeeper Kiran Bhowan, who used a cricket bat to chase away looters.


I-T raids: Rs 30cr found from Mohanlal, Mammotty


Income Tax officials on Friday disclosed that the recent raids conducted at the properties owned by Malayalam superstars Mohanal and Mammootty have unearthed 'undisclosed assets worth about Rs 30 crores’.


Black money: Hasan Ali faints in court, gets bail


"There are no ingredients of proceeds of crime made out by the Enforcement Directorate against Hasan. He deserves to be released on bail," said the court.


Olympic envoy Chelsea Ives charged for UK rioting


Chelsea Ives, an ambassador for next year's Olympic Games to be held in London, has been accused of burglary, violent disorder during riots in London.


40 Punjabi youth missing in Iraq: MEA gets HC notice


Acting on a petition seeking emergent steps to bring back around 40 youths from Punjab, which were sent to Iraq by unscrupulous travel agents and now forced to clear battlefield there, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday issued notice to the ministry of external affairs (MEA) asking them to file reply on the issue.


Panel finds no adverse effect of energy drinks: Azad


The caffeine content of energy drinks may have become a matter of great concern of late but a report from the Central Committee of Food Standards had said that it had found no evidence of any adverse health implications of these drinks.


Don't open Kerala temple's vault, warn astrologers


Vault B was not touched by a committee that was appointed by the court for stock taking of the temple's treasures last month.


Mahindra Satyam begins action against fraud staffers


According to Mahindra Satyam chief people officer Hari T, the background verification of some of the 21,000 employees currently working in India will be completed by September-end.


As London smoulders, Gujaratis count losses


Gujaratis living in London have estimated that at least 10 per cent of the business establishments that were attacked in the riots belonged to community members.


Jaya He! TOI presents full national anthem


Rabindranath Tagore never intended Jana Gana Mana to be signed off with 'Jaya He!' He had actually written 4 more verses, which hardly anybody knows about.


90% of people in Amethi support Lokpal: Team Anna


After HRD minister Kapil Sibal's constituency Chandni Chowk, the constituency of Rahul Gandhi is also said to have rejected the government version of Lokpal Bill.


Prisoner in Ajmer, Krishna says he's in Pakistan


A gaffe by foreign minister SM Krishna left the govt red-faced in the Rajya Sabha, leading PM Manmohan Singh to launch a swift damage-control operation.


Live Chat: Kareena Kapoor on August 14 at 1800 hrs IST


Kareena KapoorShe came, we saw and she conquered. Born in a family which epitomizes Hindi cinema, Kareena Kapoor entered the industry with a bang with her debut film Refugee and went on to do several memorable movies. Whether her films were a hit or a flop, Kareena climbed up the ladder with ever increasing fan base. Everything she does becomes the talk of the nation may it be her saree in Chameli, her simple girl next door look in Yuva, her patialas in Jab We Met, her high end fashion in Kambakkht Ishq or her size zero figure in Tashan. With a line up of films like Bodyguard with Salman Khan , Ra.One with SRK, Agent Vinod with beau Saif Ali Khan, Reema Kagti's next with Aamir Khan, Short Term Shaadi with Imran Khan and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 opposite Akshay Kumar, Kareena is for sure the most envied actress by her contemporaries Bollywood Hungama gives you an exclusive chance to chat with the gorgeous and extremely talented Kareena Kapoor on Sunday, August 14, at 1800 hrs. Don't miss this chat for anything!


Mammootty, Mohanlal together have Rs.30 crore undisclosed income





Two get life imprisonment for Kerala blasts





Paul Peabody calls on Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma





Snake boat race surges ahead, a man's legacy lives on





House of retired Dist Judge attacked





Cruise operation to be launched in Oct





Farmer scientist's suggestion to prevent threat of snail





Students' future in jeopardy due to new rule: Radhakrishnan





Oomen Chandy must quit: DYFI





Priests warn against opening Kerala temple's vault





Wealth removal will anger God: Kerala temple





Priests warn against opening Kerala temple's vault





'45 percent of Kerala drinkers face liver disease threat'





Panchavadya maestro Marar dead





Malayalam actor attends painters' workshop





Chandy not to appeal against court order