Akshar Patel eager to make mark against West Indies in remaining ODIs
Akshar Patel who was selected in the Indian squad for the last ODIs and one T20I against West Indies has said that these matches will be important for him. “I wouldn’t be lying if I say that I don’t understand the situation I am in. If I get an opportunity to play these three matches will be... read more »
Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’?
The surest measure of greatness is the shadow it casts. A decade on, the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ side of 2003-04 are still regarded with a unique reverence. Others hold the records for most points won and most goals scored in a Premier League season but it is Arsene Wenger’s greatest team,... read more »
Ajmal bowls with revamped action under Saqlain’s supervision
Ajmal bowled a number of overs to experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez who has also resumed batting in the nets after having to return home from the UAE because of a hand injury during practice. “I am confident of getting cleared before the World Cup and my ambition is to make the World... read more »
DLF shares bounce back after hitting fresh record low
Shares of realty giant DLF on Thursday hit a fresh life-time low of Rs. 100 a piece, before bouncing back on bargain buying and gained over 15 per cent from day’s low. In a tumultuous opening trade after being battered by nearly 30 per cent in last trading session on the back of a Sebi order, the... read more »
Three ‘attackers’ involved in Thai island murders, police say
Thai police believe at least three “attackers” were involved in the vicious murders of two British backpackers whose semi-naked bodies were found on a tourist island on... read more »
Asian Games 2014: Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu lead Indian challenge in badminton
Spearheaded by star shuttlers Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap, India will aim to end a 28-year-old medal drought when they begin their campaign in the 17th Asian Games... read more »
Saudi vows $500m Gaza aid
GAZA CITY: Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to help rebuild Gaza, Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Al Hamdallah said yesterday, with the full cost of post-war reconstruction expected to... read more »
Obama anti-Islamic State coalition takes shape as France joins war
Washington/Baghdad: US President Barack Obama on Thursday hailed Congress for backing his plan to arm moderate Syrian rebels and France for signing off on air strikes in Iraq, victories for... read more »
Floods shut down Philippine capital
MANILA, Philippines: Heavy rain due to a storm and the seasonal monsoon has caused widespread flooding in the Philippine capital and nearby provinces, shutting down schools and government... read more »
