Federer targets number one spot as race for London heats up
PARIS: Roger Federer is taking his battle with Novak Djokovic for the world number one spot down to the wire as he arrives at the Paris Masters, which begins on Monday as the hottest player on Tour. While the fight for the top place going to the final tournaments of the season, there is also a... read more »
Proud dad Djokovic already feels ‘number one’
PARIS: Novak Djokovic already feels ‘number one’ after becoming a father last week and says his battle with Roger Federer for the year-end top global ranking is no more than a luxury problem. The 27-year-old Serb comes to the Paris Masters, which began on Monday, as defending champion... read more »
I hadn’t planned for India, says Nicolas Anelka
PANAJI: There has been some criticism that the Indian Super League has attracted ageing superstars but you cannot say the same about Nicolas Anelka. If not for the ban, Mumbai City FC’s French striker could have so easily been playing in the English Premier League. As the Euro 2000 winner... read more »
Missiles of ISIS may pose peril for aircrews
BAGHDAD: From the battlefield near Baiji, an Islamic State jihadist fired a heat-seeking missile and blew an Iraqi Army Mi-35M attack helicopter out of the sky this month, killing its two crew members. Days later, the Islamic State released a chilling series of images from a video purporting to... read more »
Calcutta HC Stays United Bank’s ‘Wilful Defaulter’ Tag Against Kingfisher
Grounded airline Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has obtained a stay order from the Calcutta High Court on the decision of the United Bank of India, declaring the airline and its directors... read more »
Broad market shows strength
A range bound movement was witnessed as key indices moved near the flat line in afternoon trade. The broad market showed strength, with more than two gainers for every loser on BSE. The... read more »
IDBI Bank rises 3%, borrowing limit hiked to Rs 15000 cr
Shares of IDBI Bank was up 3 percent intraday on Monday after its board meeting. In the meeting held on September 26, the board has approved to increase borrowing limit to Rs 15000... read more »
Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon may spend up to Rs 200 crore this festive season
BANGALORE: If Amazon chief Jeff Bezos had wanted a ringside view of the intense marketing battles taking place in India’s ecommerce terrain, he couldn’t have chosen a better... read more »
O Panneerselvam sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Chennai: After a special court in Bangalore announced its verdict in the disproportionate assets case and sentenced J Jayalalithaa to four years imprisonment, the AIADMK chief’s confidante O... read more »
