Sena blinks, agrees to shift cremation platform
After refusing to budge for weeks, the Shiv Sena on Thursday agreed to shift party chief Bal Thackerays cremation platform at Shivaji Park a little distance away, below the Maratha warriors statue.
View ArticleAhmedabad police stations wear deserted look on polling day
1,500 cops from city and rural police stations deployed on election duty.
View ArticleRahul Gandhi reads familiar script in Palanpur
The Yuvraaj came, waived at the crowd and addressed a poll rally in Palanpur, on Thursday. Though there was nothing new in his speech, Rahul Gandhi managed to connect with women, tribal and Muslims,...
View ArticleMy father was no PM, but people still love me: Narendra Modi
The chief minister attacks Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi.
View ArticleClock behind schedule: NCP manifesto out on poll day
Polls over in 3 of the 11 seats on which the party is contesting.
View ArticleGujarat polls: Centenarians come out to vote
Junagadh witnessed an interesting scenario during the first phase of elections on Thursday. The middle-aged and young voters were awe-struck to find 12 centenarians in their midst. Twelve voters, aged...
View ArticleNagpur Test: Prior, Root build partnership; Eng 233/5
After getting early wickets on Thursday India were unable to build on the momentum as Pietersen and Trott got a partnership going. Today, India will hope for a different story as they look to get...
View ArticleSouth Gujarat turnout goes north
Surat records 59% voter turnout, while Surat district registers 70%. Voting in Tapi district reaches 78%.
View ArticleEven before Kate Middleton gives birth Prince Harry named coolest uncle
Prince Harry has officially been crowned the worlds coolest uncle, even though the Royal baby isnt due for months.
View ArticleMinister demands North Karnataka state
Agriculture minister Umesh V Katti is of the opinion that a separate state of northern Karnataka should be carved out by 2020 for better administration.
View ArticleRoot steadies the nerves of jaded England
Unbroken partnership with Prior rescues the first day. Pietersen the only batsman to break free of conditions.
View ArticleFather asked President to save Raag Darbari, recalls Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan Khan recounts his fathers endearing simplicity as he recalls accompanying him to the Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan where Hafiz Khan was awarded a Padma Bhushan.
View ArticleDoomsday is no-superstition day for these kids
They will spread the message of celebrating the end of superstitions through a plethora of activities such as skits, ads, posters, dance and a treasure hunt, in their festival Panache.
View ArticleGiant-killing teenager misses out on SF slot
Thailands 14-year-old Chochuwong Pornpawee shows womens top seed Prutsch the door; falls in quarters.
View ArticleFauziya Khan poses with poached animals, Oppn seeks her head
On a safari in South Africa nearly six months ago, Khan along with her family members was seen in photos holding weapons and the killed animals in the front of them.
View ArticleIndia talks tough with Rehman Malik on 26/11
Rehman Malik says Mumbai attack perpetrators will be brought to book soon.
View ArticleSouth Mumbai woman robbed aboard Churchgate local
The accused attacked the woman between Marine Lines and Churchgate stations before jumping off the train when it slowed down near Churchgate.
View ArticleChucking episode mars Ranji tie
Bowlers with reportedly suspect actions have been domestic crickets scourge for years now. Umpires, too, are under pressure to call bowlers who transgress the law.
View ArticleBMC adds to woes of the homeless
Diana Joseph, 22, will spend Christmas with her husband Ganesh and two children on the street close to where their 20-year-old home was demolished on October 12.
View ArticleMIAL too wants 24x7 eateries
If Mumbai International Airport Limiteds plan materialises, you will not stay hungry while waiting for a flight at night.
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