Allocate entire power generated by Central units in TN: Jaya
With the Centre citing transmission constraints, Tamil Nadu today demanded that the entire power generated by Central generating stations totalling 2,830 MW in the state be allocated to it as an interim measure to tide over the power crisis.
Sachin’s retirement brings relief for selectors: Prasanna
Former India off-spinner Erapalli Prasanna today said Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement from ODIs was a realistic decision which brought relief to the national selectors.
Dhoni retained skipper, Yuvraj returns to ODI fold
Under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni today retained captaincy while all-rounder Yuvraj Singh returned to India’s ODI team for the first time since last year’s World Cup triumph after he was picked in the 15-member squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
Sachin Tendulkar retires from one-day cricket
One of the game’s all-time greats, Sachin Tendulkar, today announced his retirement from one-day cricket, bringing to an end a glorious 23-year-old career in the format during which he rewrote numerous batting records.
India looking ahead for clean sweep in T20 series
After rebounding superbly from the Test loss to England with a convincing victory in the Twenty20 series opener, India would be keen to complete a clean sweep of the shortest format by winning the second and final game here tomorrow.
HC brake on mining sans valid renewal of licences
In a significant development, that may well mark the beginning of a complete course change in mines and mineral management, the Orissa high court has put a brake on operations of 80 mines whose lease
Marines allowed to go home
Two Italian Marines, facing criminal trial here on charges of killing two Indian fishermen 10 months ago, may be able to celebrate Christmas in Italy with the Kerala high court on Thursday allowing th
Playboy tones down India bunny costumes
Playboy unveiled a new-look bunny costume on Wednesday for its upcoming Indian club launch, opting for a more demure take on the waitress outfits but keeping the ears, bow-ties and fluffy tails.
Hat-trick for Modi, Congress ousts BJP in Himachal
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi was today well on the road to performing a hat-trick raising the prospects of becoming BJP’s prime ministerial candidate while Congress ousted the saffron party from power in Himachal Pradesh.
Modi set for hat-trick in Gujarat, HP may go to Congress
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi looked set for a third consecutive victory in the Assembly elections and leading the race for prime ministerial candidate in the BJP in 2014 while the Congress appeared to be wresting power from the saffron party in Himachal Pradesh.