Chand Samad

Everything you need to know about Chand Samad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Chand Samad: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

11 die in Himachal accident

June 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Manali, June 18 (IANS) Eleven people, mostly women, were killed Tuesday evening when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near this Himachal Pradesh picturesque resort, police said.

Protests in Ghaziabad against power tariff hike

June 12, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Ghaziabad, June 12 (IANS) Traders, industrialists and members of opposition political parties protested here Wednesday against a hike in power tariff, an organiser said.

Chain snatcher kills self after firing at policeman

June 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A 25-year-old chain snatcher shot himself dead after firing at a policeman who was chasing him Monday afternoon, police said. His accomplice is on the run.

Time to go back to Tagore's beliefs: Mukherjee

May 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Shimla, May 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday inaugurated a study centre-cum-museum dedicated to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) here.

Indian-origin men in New Zealand face gang-rape charges

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Wellington, May 21 (IASNS) A woman has given evidence in a court in New Zealand implicating four men of Indian origin of raping her in turns in April 2011.

Kohli leads RCB to win over Daredevils (Roundup)

May 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Virat Kohli played a captain's knock to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a four-run victory over the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Sunrisers crush Daredevils, climb to third spot

May 4, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in a crucial match here Saturday night to climb up to the third position in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sunrisers bundle out Dardevils to lowest total this season

May 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Bowling with fire, Sunrisers Hyderabad bundled out Delhi Daredevils to 80, the lowest in the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), at the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Saturday.

Sunrisers skittle out Daredevils for 80 runs

May 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils were bowled out for 80 runs in 19.1 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

AITA recommends Vijay Amritraj for Dhyan Chand Award

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) Thursday recommended former player Vijay Amritraj for the Dhyan Chand Award and the country's top singles player Somdev Devvarman for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Kolkata Knight Riders

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.

Haryana women triumph at hockey nationals

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Haryana registered a 4-1 victory over Railways to win the Senior Women's National Championship at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL: Daredevils record second win

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 AM

Raipur, April 29 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils recorded their second victory in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 15-run win over Pune Warriors India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

IPL scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs Pune warriors

April 29, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Raipur, April 28 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.

Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 328

April 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Dhaka, April 27 (IANS) The toll in the building that collapsed Wednesday in the outskirts of this Bangladesh capital rose to 328 Saturday, media reports said.

Landless poor to get more money for building homes

April 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The amount given to landless poor for building homes will be doubled from this month, the government said Friday.

Women's national hockey in Lucknow from Thursday

April 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Twenty-nine teams, including defending champions Railways, will participate in the 13-day third Hockey India Senior Women's National Hockey Championship beginning Thursday at the Major Dhyan Chand Astro Turf Stadium here.

IPL 6: Will Kohli repeat the same behavior against Sehwag in RCB vs DD match?

April 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Delhi Daredevils in the 21st match of Indian Premier league to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore from 8pm.

There's a hidden dancer within me: Singer Shaan

April 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Shaan, known for hit numbers like "Jab se tere naina" and "Chand sifarish", is all set to display his dance prowess on the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". He says he always possessed the skill but never worked on it.

President greets nation on new year

April 10, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee greeted people on the occasion of the new year, based on the lunar calender, celebrated Thursday in different parts of the country.

To strengthen it's strong hold, BJP eyeing on Maharshi Valmiki and Baba Saheb

April 10, 2013 at 5:13 PM

To further strengthen its strong hold in Dalits BJP will be celebrating birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar along with initiating various schemes for the benefits and development of the class. Announcing the launch of this program Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said that on 14th of April in Burari Delhi,

President, PM greet nation on Ugadi, Gudi Padava

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand, which mark the beginning of the traditional New Year in different parts of the country.

IPL: Dinesh, Rohit fashion Mumbai's big win (Roundup)

April 10, 2013 at 12:29 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) A scintillating show by Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma propelled Mumbai Indians to an emphatic win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Sehwag, Harbhajan not among Champions Trophy probables

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan have not been included in the probables list for the ICC Champions Trophy in England from June 6 to 23.

KKR retains glory of champions defeating Delhi Daredevils in IPL opener

April 4, 2013 at 10:47 AM

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the opening match of the sixth edition of Indian Premier League at Kolkata to continue their journey as champion in IPL.

Devil may care Delhi look to proving point

April 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi have always had a strong squad in Indian Premier League and have reached the semifinals thrice (2008, 2009, and 2012) -- but on all occasions Delhi Daredevils have faltered in the end and failed to make it to the finals on all three occasions.

Historic Sujanpur Holi begins in Himachal

March 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Sujanpur (Himachal Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The four-day Holi celebrations of Sujanpur, which trace their origin to the erstwhile Katoch princely ruler Sansar Chand, began with a riot of colours Tuesday, organisers said.

Sehwag's flop show continues in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Gurgaon, March 20 (IANS) Virender Sehwag's poor run of form continued Wednesday as he was back to pavilion for four runs, but his Delhi team beat Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Twenty20 tournament here.

West Zone win Deodhar Trophy

March 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) Led by Ambati Rayudu, West Zone beat North Zone by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in a thrilling final of the Deodhar Trophy at the Nehru Stadium here Wednesday.

Unmukt Chand to endorse American Swan

March 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) American Swan, a fashion and apparel lifestyle brand, has roped in Unmukt Chand as its sports ambassador for digital and social media campaigns. The young cricketer is glad he can connect with the youth through the association.

Chand powers Delhi to Vijay Hazare Trophy

March 3, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Visakhapatnam, March 3 (IANS) Delhi coasted to a comfortable 75-run win over Assam in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be crowned the domestic one-day champions.

Carving a new future for prison convicts (Feature)

March 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Sanjay, 25, is totally absorbed as he etches out intricate designs on a piece of wood, as are three other men in the room with him - all serving life term in Tihar Jail for murder. But it is the possible start of a new life for them with their training in wood carving that is fetching rich dividends.

Militants gun down two policemen in J-K

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Handwara, Mar. 2 (ANI): Militants shot dead two young police constables in Handwara town of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District on Saturday.

Chand named Pepsi brand ambassador

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand was Friday named the brand ambassador of cola brand Pepsi.

'Oh Yes Abhi!' Unmukt Chand named Pepsi's new brand ambassador

March 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Pepsi, the trend-setting brand, today announced the appointment of young cricketing sensation, Unmukt Chand as its brand ambassador.

Japan beat Malaysia to progress to Round 3

February 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Japan became the first side to progress from the women's Hockey World League Round 2 to Round 3 as they saw off main rivals Malaysia 4-0 here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Sunday.

Oman thrash Fiji 7-3 in hockey

February 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Thirtysixth-ranked Oman men's team beat 70th-ranked Fiji 7-3 in a hard fought match on the seventh and last day of the Hockey World League Round 2 here Sunday.

Time to revive Kashmir's traditional storytellers (Feature)

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Srinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) As academicians strive to include moral education in the school curriculum to check crimes in society, most people are clueless as to how this was addressed among the older generations of Kashmiris. Sociologists here argue the now nearly extinct art of storytelling by parents and grandparents was, in fact, the daily moral classes children went through at home.

Bangladesh beat Fiji 8-4

February 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Mamunur Rahman Chayan's four goal corner burst for Bangladesh helped defeat Fiji 8-4 in the men's Hockey World League Round 2 match here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Saturday.

Minnows finally score in Hockey World League

February 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Fiji men and Kazakhstan women scored their first goals in the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

Russian women blank Fiji in Hockey World League

February 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Russian women's team beat Fiji 9-0 on the second day of the Hockey World League Round 2 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Tuesday.

Japanese women trounce Fiji 14-0 in HWL opener

February 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Japanese women's team smashed Fiji 14-0 in the opening match of the Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Monday.

India not keen to interfere in Maldivian affairs

February 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India is not keen to meddle in what is considers the internal affairs of the Maldives, where former president Mohamed Nasheed has taken refuge in the Indian mission, an event that has thrown the Indian Ocean archipelago and its political jousting in the Indian media spotlight and international attention once again.

Not interfering in Maldivian affairs, says India

February 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India denied Friday that it was interfering in the internal affairs of the Maldives, where former president Mohamed Nasheed has taken refuge in the Indian mission.

Not trying to comment on Maldives internal situation: India

February 15, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid reports that its high commission website has been hacked, India Friday denied it was trying to comment on the internal situation in the Maldives with its strong statement in the wake of former president Mohamed Nasheed seeking refuge in its mission in Male.

Khurshid speaks to Maldivian counterpart on Nasheed

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday spoke to his Maldivian counterpart on the emerging political crisis in the atoll nation after former president Mohamed Nasheed took "refuge" at the Indian High Commission in Male.

Criminal shot dead in Delhi shootout

February 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) In a 20-minute shootout here, a notorious criminal wanted in connection with more than 15 cases, including murder and robbery, was killed by police, an officer said Thursday. A policeman was also injured.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders look to maintain clean record

February 6, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Record chasing Delhi Waveriders would come across an inspired Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their final league match of the Hockey India League here Thursday.

BJP nominates Vasundhara Raje as Rajasthan's BJP president

February 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje as the new president of the party's Rajasthan unit.

HIL: Waveriders look to continue winning streak

February 2, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, Feb 2 (IANS) League leaders Delhi Waveriders would be keen to set the record straight at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium here when they take on hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their 10th round-robin match of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) here Sunday.

Varun Badola's stint with stunts

February 1, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) TV actor Varun Badola will be seen in an action sequence on the show "Phir Subah Hogi", but says he won't be shooting for it himself. However, he says there was a time when he used to do stunts on his own.

'Beating the Retreat' brings the curtains down on 2013 Republic Day celebrations

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Lilting martial tunes and massed pipes and drum bands reverberated the air, while the majestic Raisina Hills was lit up as part of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony here on Tuesday, bringing the curtains down on the 2013 Republic Day celebrations.

Foreign Minister admits Maldives' ties with India weakened after GMR dispute

January 29, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Male, Jan.29 (ANI): Maldives Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdulla has admitted that relations between India and Maldives have deteriorated following the premature cancellation of the GMR airport development contract.

Maldives "agrees" to India's conditions to relax visa clamp

January 29, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Male, Jan.29 (ANI): The Maldives Government has agreed to conditions proposed by India to relax the clamp on the free on arrival visa granted to Maldivians to visit India.

Indian martial tunes to be flavour of 'Beating Retreat' ceremony

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Indian tunes will be the flavour of the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony this year also.

Top buzzwords used by scammers to lure victims on social media sites revealed

January 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Sydney, Jan. 25 (ANI): Internet security experts have said top three buzzwords in Twitter - Barack Obama, the Australian Open and gun control - are currently being used by cyber criminals to lure victims on social media.

Abandoned new-born girl dies of cold

January 24, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 24 (IANS) On a day the country observed the National Girl Child Day, a new-born girl was Thursday found dead near a government community centre here, police said. Investigators suspect the abandoned baby died of cold.

Rajnath Singh elected BJP president unopposed

January 23, 2013 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has been formally elected the national president as no other leader from the party filed nomination papers against him.

Everything looks same on TV: Shruti Seth

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Actress Shruti Seth, best remembered as Jia, the girl with magical powers in the TV show "Shararat", says Indian television shows are clones of each other.

Retired armyman shoots burglar in Ghaziabad

January 19, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 19 (IANS) A burglar was shot dead by the owner of a shop he had gone to rob in the wee hours here Saturday. The shop owner is a retired armyman.

Audiences don't like to see own reflection in films: Sudhir Mishra (Interview)

January 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) He believes his own imperfections reflect in the characters in his films, but "Inkaar" filmmaker Sudhir Mishra says the audience doesn't enjoy watching characters which are a mirror of their own personality.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders pull off thriller

January 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Delhi Waveriders clinched a thriller against Mumbai Magicians in the Hockey India League match here Wednesday after opposition skipper Sandeep Singh missed a penalty stroke in the dying minutes.

'Bollywood relationships mostly consensual'

January 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) At a time gender issues are dominating headlines, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's latest offering "Inkaar" is bound to evoke more than ususal interest.

Songs are being re-dubbed by others: Shaan

January 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) These are not great times for Bollywood's singers or so it seems if Shaan is to be believed.

HIL: Delhi Waveriders take on Mumbai Magicians

January 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Having got off to a winning start in the Hockey India League (HIL), Delhi Waveriders would try to maintain their position at the top of the points table when they take on Mumbai Magicians at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Wednesday.

HIL gets off to glittering start

January 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL), aimed at improving the state of the nation's national game, began with a dazzling opening ceremony here Monday. However, the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium failed to attract a sizeable crowd in spite of the entrry being gratis.

HIL begins with glittering ceremony

January 14, 2013 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL), aimed at improving the state of the nation's national game, began with a dazzling opening ceremony here Monday. However, the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium failed to attract a sizeable crowd.

HIL announces handsome cash prizes

January 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Hockey India League (HIL) Sunday announced massive cash prizes for various categories with the Player of the Tournament set to get a whopping Rs.25 lakh.

Hockey India League ropes in Airtel as associate sponsor

January 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Hockey India League (HIL) announced Bharti Airtel Limited as its associate sponsor for the league which begins from Jan 14 here Saturday.

Touching upon the source of black money (Book Review)

January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Book: "Black Money", Author Brij Bhardwaj; Publisher: Har-Anand; Pages: 176; Price: Rs.495

Women's issues will be dealt with speedily in Rajasthan

January 11, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Jaipur, Jan 11 (IANS) Rajasthan has framed an action plan to handle with sensitivity incidents of atrocities on women and speedily dispose of these cases, thanks to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Delhi beat England XI by six wickets

January 8, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Delhi captain Shikhar Dhawan knocked up a spectacular ton to lead his team to victory over England XI in the final warm-up game for the visitors ahead of the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India beginning Friday.

CEAT Awards: Kohli, Pakistan bag top international honours

January 4, 2013 at 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India vice-captain Virat Kohli was adjudged the International Cricketer of the Year while Pakistan bagged the top honours for the best team at the CEAT Cricket Awards 2011-12 here Thursday.

Crime Branch to probe dead constable case

December 26, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Delhi Police Wednesday assigned the probe into the death of a constable in the recent protests in the capital against the gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman to its Crime Branch.

Dead constable had multiple injuries: report

December 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A Delhi policeman who died after collapsing during gang-rape protests suffered multiple injuries on the neck and chest and cardiac arrest, a post-mortem report released Wednesday said.

Leslie Claudius: A true legend of hockey (Obituary)

December 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Leslie Walter Claudius was a hockey legend in the truest sense of the term, perhaps the greatest right half the game has ever seen.

Hockey India condoles passing away of Claudius

December 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Hockey India condoled the death of the legendary Leslie Walter Claudius, who passed away after a prolonged illness in Kolkata Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Fallah's fifer restricts Delhi to 193

December 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Samad Fallah took a fifer as Delhi fell three runs short of Maharashtra's first innings total of 196 on day two of their Ranji Trophy Group B cricket match at the Roshanara Club Ground here Sunday.

Sleeper cells have increased in Delhi, say police (Dec 13 is the 11th anniversary of the parliamen

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Sleeper cells, the insidious and faceless information gathering attack modules of terror groups, have seen a major rise in numbers in the Indian capital after the Dec 13, 2001, parliament attack, say Delhi Police sources.

GMR row: Maldives minister calls Khurshid to pacify India

December 4, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) In an outreach diplomacy aimed at pacifying India, Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdullah Tuesday rang up External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and explained his government's view on the cancellation of the airport contract given to Indian firm GMR.

Yami Gautam turns 26: Busy in shooting

November 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Yami Gautam turned 26 today but has no special plans on this auspicious day as she is very busy in the shooting of a film.

Ranji Trophy: Punjab, Services, Andhra win

November 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Punjab, Andhra and the Services posted easy wins against their respective opponents in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy matches Monday.

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Dhawan give Delhi a good start

November 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Unmukt Chand and Sh[ikhar Dhawan smashed hundreds for Delhi against Tamil Nadu while Rohit Sharma and Hiken Shah made three?figure scores in Mumbai's contest against Hyderabad on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy fourth round matches here Saturday.

Thackeray's health improving: Shiv Sena

November 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Saturday assured that their ailing leader Bal Thackeray was fighting like a "warrior" and his health was "improving".

Ranji Trophy: Delhi vs Odisha scoreboard

November 12, 2012 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the fourth and final day of the Delhi versus Odisha Ranji Trophy Group B tie at the Ferozshah Kotla here Monday.

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Delhi vs Odisha

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard on Day One of the Ranji Trophy Group B tie between Delhi and Odisha at the Ferozshah Kotla here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Odisha shot out for 143, Delhi 62/3

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi gained a slight advantage in their first Ranji Trophy Group B home tie after they bowled out Odisha for 143 before tea and ended day one at 62 for three here Friday.

Ranji Trophy scoreboard: Delhi vs Uttar Pradesh

November 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Delhi vs Uttar Pradesh Group B Ranji Trophy tie here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Sunday:

Ranji Trophy: Imtiaz, Praveen rattle star-studded Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi's India stars flopped and Uttar Pradesh took charge of the Group B Ranji Trophy cricket tie after the first day's play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Imtiaz's fifer rocks star-studded Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi's India stars flopped and Uttar Pradesh took control of the Group B Ranji Tropy cricket tie after the first day's play at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Friday.

World's longest married couple is from Punjab

November 1, 2012 at 10:12 PM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) Karam Chand and his wife Katari, who have eight children and 28 grandchildren, have been married for 87 years, making them the world's longest married couple.

At 84, Vidya Stokes still hopes to be Himachal chief minister (With Image)

October 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Theog (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 31 (IANS) Nursing her ambition of still becoming Himachal Pradesh's chief minister, Congress' most enduring and much loved veteran Vidya Stokes - who says she has lived on a non-cereal diet for 50 years - hopes to finally achieve the goal in what could be the last fight of her over four-decade-long political career.

Websites case: Court asks ministry official to verify summons

October 26, 2012 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday asked a union home ministry official to appear and verify the forms for serving summons to US-based websites, including Facebook and Google, for allegedly hosting defamatory content on their sites.

Army unearths huge cache of arms, ammunition in Handwara

October 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct.23 (ANI): The Indian Army has retrieved a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a hideout of militants near Handwara in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir state.

21 militants killed in Afghan raids within day: Government

October 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Kabul, Oct. 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan police, backed by the army and the NATO-led coalition forces, have eliminated 21 militants during cleanup operations in different provinces within the last 24 hours, the country's Interior Ministry said Monday.

21 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan

October 22, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Kabul, Oct 22 (IANS) At least 21 Taliban militants were killed in Afghanistan as its army and police backed by NATO forces stepped up attacks on them across the restive nation, the country's interior ministry said.

Delhi Daredevils rout Kolkata Knight Riders by 52 runs in CL T20

October 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Johannesburg, Oct. 14 (ANI): The pace attack of the Delhi Daredevils thrived on an increasingly lively pitch at South Africa's Supersport Park, as they throttled the Kolkata Knight Riders' team to just 108 for seven, winning their Champions League T20 contest by 52 runs.

Japan keen on nuclear cooperation with India: Montek Ahluwalia

October 10, 2012 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's likely visit to Tokyo next month, Japan has conveyed to India its keen desire for civil nuclear cooperation with India.

Himachal shifts two officers on EC's directive

October 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Shimla, Oct 7 (IANS) Ahead of Nov 4 assembly polls, Himachal Pradesh Sunday shifted two district-level officers on the directions of the Election Commission, an official said.

Vani picks second title of Hero-WGAI season

October 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Golfer Vani Kapoor kept her calm while the others around her collapsed on the third and final day as she was rewarded with her second title of the season on the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Tour here Friday.