Aug 15, 2011

Wigan 52-18 Salford


Sam Tomkins runs in four tries as Wigan thrash Salford to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games.


Want strong Lokpal, don't fast: PM Manmohan Singh


"We want a strong Lokpal to prevent corruption in high places," PM said in his address to the nation's 65th Independence Day.


Coastal security pressures 'sink' India's blue-water dreams


India's coastal security concerns are exacting a heavy toll on its naval 'blue-water' aspirations, maritime diplomacy and operational readiness.


Today, experience the full magic of 'Jana Gana Mana'


Here's a golden opportunity to hear Tagore's full anthem which will be played on Times Now immediately after the Prime Minister's Independence Day speech.


India's beloved Junglee no more


Shammi Kapoor, who changed the template of the Hindi film hero, passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Sunday. He was 79 and ailing for some time.


MEA logs on to social media to connect to Gen X


'The Mussalman' is unique: it's possibly the world's last handwritten newspaper. Even today in Chennai, it is published and read every day as it has since 1927.


Brain drain: 767 docs flew out till July 27


Brain drain continues to cripple India’s medical sector. According to the Medical Council of India (MCI), till July 27, 2011, as many as 767 doctors may have left India for foreign shores.


Americans looking for someone to save economy


Highly critical of the economic policies of US President, Minnesota Congresswoman said Americans are now looking for someone who can turnaround the economy.


Nepal turbulent again as PM resigns


As Nepal celebrated a public holiday on Sunday observing Gaijatra, a festival of misrule that ridicules politicians and the rich and powerful, the biggest drama came at the end of the day with controversial Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal tendering his resignation to President Ram Baran Yadav after days of vacillation.


Batting failure, not fatigue behind debacle: Srikkanth


Srikkanth refused to buy the line that Indian cricketers play excessive cricket and that has led to fatigue and niggles to Dhoni's men during the England Test series.


Rains claim 24 lives in UP and West Bengal


Rains on Sunday continued to wreak havoc in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh where at least 24 people were killed as monsoon held fort in most parts of the country.


Ramdev backs Hazare against allegations


Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Sunday came out in support of Anna Hazare, terming the Congress's allegations of corruption against the social activist as an attempt to crush anyone taking on the government.


Fai ran Kashmir propaganda in UK, says report


Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai, who has been charged with being an undeclared agent of ISI in the US, was also a director of a UK-based organisation, promoting Pakistani interest on Kashmir, a media report said.


China commandos in Xinjiang worries Pak


China on Saturday dispatched an elite commando unit to Xinjiang province, which borders Pakistan, days after it blamed Islamabad for sending terrorists there.


In Gurgaon, an underhand ban on 'Aarakshan'


Despite Haryana not officially banning the screening of Prakash Jha's film 'Aarakshan', when people went to watch the film at multiplexes in Gurgaon, they were in for a shock - an unannounced ban was in place.


Rise of nip, tuck and botox in sunset years


The field of cosmetic procedures is fast growing in India. India is placed fourth after the US, Brazil and China in terms of the number of procedures performed every year.


Punjab border farmers still tune into Pak FM


For more than three decades now Puran Singh Madhre’s paddy farm has resonated with soulful melodies broadcast from a township located 70-odd km across the tall barbed fences on Hussainiwala border.


Remittances by Ramdev under ED scanner


The stage is being set for action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev, with a multi-agency probe revealing that companies owned by his trusts have clandestinely sent large amounts of money abroad, official sources said.


Bradley rises above Woods in rankings


New USPGA champion Keegan Bradley is up from 108th to 29th in the world rankings - and joins the list of those now ahead of Tiger Woods.


Chhan: The fine art of choking


American golfer Jason Dufner has just become the latest entry on a list no professional athlete wants to be a part of.


Britain badminton pair eye Olympics


Britain's Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier set their sights firmly on the Olympics after their dream run at the Yonex BWF World Championships ended with silver.


Bradley in disbelief after major win


Keegan Bradley won golf's final major from five shots behind the leader with three to play and with good reason said: "I can't believe it."


Keegan Bradley claims USPGA title


Keegan Bradley beat Jason Dufner after a play-off to win the USPGA Championship in Atlanta.


NFL: Cleveland down Green Bay


Defending Super Bowl champions Green Bay made a low-key start to their pre-season as they lost 27-17 to the Cleveland Browns in Ohio.


Stokes urges Europa caution


Anthony Stokes believes Celtic must be cautious ahead of Thursday night's Europa League play-off first-leg clash against Sion at Parkhead.


Goian warns Rangers of Maribor threat


Dorin Goian has warned Rangers of the threat Maribor could pose in the Europa League after witnessing first hand just how dangerous they can be.


Given glad to feel wanted again


Shay Given celebrated his first Barclays Premier League game for almost 16 months with a clean sheet before declaring: "It's nice to feel wanted again."


Coyle hopes to keep Cahill


Owen Coyle understands why Gary Cahill is on Arsene Wenger's shopping list - but he maintains the England centre-back can continue to develop at Bolton.


Drogba locked in Chelsea talks


Didier Drogba is adamant he wants to finish his career at Chelsea and says negotiations over a new contract at Stamford Bridge are ongoing.


Victory at last for Shiels at Killie


Paul Heffernan marked his first start for Kilmarnock with a double as they hammered Hibernian 4-1.


Cardiff go top, Blackpool third


A review of Sunday's action in the npower Championship.


Hodgson laughs off Odemwingie bid


West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has laughed off Wigan's recent bid for striker Peter Odemwingie, which it has been suggested is no more than £1.5million.


Djokovic lands ninth title of 2011


World number one Novak Djokovic landed his ninth title of 2011 with a hard-fought win over American Mardy Fish in the final of the ATP Rogers Cup in Montreal.


Barcelona agree deal for Fabregas


Arsenal and Barcelona confirm they have reached an "agreement in principle" over the sale of captain Cesc Fabregas to the Spanish club.


Monday's gossip column


Dalglish considers Liverpool move for Celtic's McCourt, plus more rumours


Stewart takes dig at hapless India


Alec Stewart today said that India will leave the shores of his country with bruised ego and reputation after their stunning defeats in the ongoing Test series.


Vaughan backs England to dominate


Michael Vaughan feels that England will dominate the longer version of the game for years to come.


Ponting guides Australia to big win


Ricky Ponting scored an unbeaten 90 as Australia cruised to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international in Hambantota.


Rahane, Manoj shine at Emerging Meet


Unlike the Indian seniors, most of the A team batsmen have done well at the four-nation Emerging Players Tournament.


Srikkanth slams batting failure


Chief selector Krishnamachar Srikkanth refused to attribute India's crushing Test losses against England to fatigue.


Zimbabwe crush listless Bangladesh


Brian Vitori and Vusi Sibanda were the stars for Zimbabwe as they beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second one-day international in Harare.


Yousuf retires from all forms


Muhammad Yousuf has decided to retire from all forms of competitive cricket after being dropped from the list of centrally contracted players by the PCB.


Malik, Kaneria case to be heard


Uncertainty still looms large over Shoaib Malik and Danish Kaneria's future ahead of the PCB's integrity committee meeting.


Anderson fires domination warning


England seamer James Anderson is determined to establish the current team as one of the best in history.


'Strauss, Flower made it possible'


James Anderson says England's surge to the top is the result of long-term planning by Andy Flower and Andrew Strauss ever since they took over the reins in 2009.


England unchanged for final Test


England have named an unchanged squad for the fourth npower Test at The Oval, as Jonathan Trott continues his recovery from a shoulder injury.


"We are No.1 by taking small steps"


Matt Prior says that being the World No.1 Test team was a long-cherished dream and was achieved on Saturday by taking small steps and not really looking too far ahead.


'Things could get worse for India'


Ian Chappell says India's performance in the ongoing Test series against England has been "abysmal" and things could get "worse before they get better" for the side.


British media slams India's attitude


An ecstatic British media heaped praise on England's cricket team for rising to the top in Tests even as it poured scorn on the Indians.


Akram: Bowlers let India down


More than batting failures, the former Pakistan skipper feels India’s bowling failed miserably to utilize English conditions.