Worried US hopes Bhopal verdict doesn’t affect ties with India
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday said it hoped the Bhopal gas tragedy case will not inhibit its growing ties with India or affect the nuclear liability bill currently before the Indian parliament, and that the verdict in the matter ”brings some closure to the families of the victims of…
Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, better known as Seh Daeng, was shot and seriously wounded
Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, better known as Seh Daeng, was shot and seriously wounded during a melee near Sala Daeng intersection on Rama IV road on Thursday night, hours after authorities threatened a lockdown of the rally site, official said. Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, or Seh Daeng, has been admitted to Hua…
Chennai Super Kings are the IPL champions
Chennai Super Kings were crowned Indian Premier League 3 champions after thumping Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in a thrilling summit clash here on Sunday night. Electing to bat, Chennai posted 168 for five, thanks to Suresh Raina’s unbeaten 57 and then restricted Mumbai to 146 for nine to win…
Tax officials claim ‘evidence’ against Kolkata Knight Riders
KOLKATA: Tax officials who conducted search operations at the offices of the Bengal Cricket Association and Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders till the early hours of Thursday here claimed to have found “incriminating evidence” of irregularities. “We have found incriminating evidence. We will investigate further. We needed to have…
Lalit Modi, BCCI ready for ugly divorce
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The BCCI brass on Wednesday made clear its intention of ousting T20 czar Lalit Modi from IPL by insisting on a meeting of the IPL governing council on April 26 when a coup is planned, while Modi mounted a plucky fight by seeking to abort the meeting. He…
IPL semifinal: Mumbai Indians beat Bangalore by 35 runs to enter IPL final
MUMBAI: Kieron Pollard produced a splendid all-round display as Mumbai Indians thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore by 35 runs to storm into their maiden Indian Premier League final on Wednesday. Pollard struck a 13-ball 33 to help his side make a splendid recovery from early jolt in company of Saurabh Tiwary…
‘Sania bhabhi must stay in Pak’
Despite all the drama surrounding the upcoming wedding of Sania Mirza with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Miss Pakistan Ayesha Gilani is all too eager to welcome Sania ‘bhabhi’ to Pakistan. “Sania bhabhi and Shoaib make a great couple and both are from sports; they suit each other. And I don’t…
Sachin’s approach towards the game has changed: Kapil
NEW DELHI: Kapil Dev is not surprised by Sachin Tendulkar’s sublime form in the last couple of years, and says that Tendulkar has been playing in this manner because his approach towards the game has changed. “Sachin has been the most talented player in decades. His approach was different 10…
Meira Kumar to attend IPU meet in Bangkok
A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will leave for Bangkok Friday to attend 122nd assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be held March 27-April 1. “The assembly will hold a general debate on the political, economic and social situation in the world with…
IPL brand value doubles to $4.13 billion: Study
NEW DELHI: Quickfire cricket format Indian Premier League’s brand value has more than doubled to $4.13 billion (over Rs 18,000 crore), while ‘Chennai Super Kings’ has emerged the most valued franchise this year, says a study. Ranked fourth last year, Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni has moved to…