Pilot locked out of cockpit after co-pilot falls asleep: Report
A pilot of a low-cost Dutch airline was locked out of the cockpit mid-flight after his co-pilot fell asleep, an aviation report has said, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the bizarre incident.
CA ropes in Lillee to help Aussie quicks ahead of India Test
Cricket Australia has roped in legendary pacer Dennis Lillee to provide guidance and coaching advice to the national side ahead of their four-Test series against India starting next month.
Rihanna worried about Chris Brown after fight
R&B star Rihanna is worried about her on and off boyfriend Chris Brown after his recent brawl with Frank Ocean.
Australia to announce squad for India tour tomorrow
Australia will announce their cricket squad for next month’s much-anticipated Test tour of India here tomorrow.
Warne brands Cricket Australia bosses ‘muppets’
Legendary spinner Shane Warne has launched a scathing attack on Cricket Australia bosses, terming them “muppets” and criticised their rotation policy as “absolute rubbish”.
India committed to reforms, FM tells European investors
Assuring India’s commitment to pursue economic reforms, finance minister P. Chidambaram has said government will cut fiscal and current account deficits to help economy return to the 8 per cent growth path.
Smith to complete ton as South Africa skipper
South African skipper Graeme Smith is all set to become the first cricket player to captain a team in 100 Tests when he will lead the side out against Pakistan on Friday at the Wanderers stadium here.
Djokovic wins Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic wore down Andy Murray to win his third straight Australian Open title in four sets on Sunday.
Brazil nightclub fire kills more than 200
At least 200 people were killed in a nightclub fire in southern Brazil on Sunday after a band’s pyrotechnics show set the establishment ablaze, local officials said.
Deadly clashes in Egypt follow football verdicts
22 people were killed in Port Said on Saturday after 21 Egyptian football fans and club members were sentenced to death over a deadly post-match riot last year in the canal city.