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Bill Clinton congratulates Eva Longoria

May 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Former US president Bill Clinton congratulated actress Eva Longoria on completing her Master's.

Dozens held at Moscow gay pride rally

May 26, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Moscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Several dozens of LGBT activists and their "opponents" were detained in the Russian capital Saturday during a string of gay pride events, Moscow police said.

India's forex reserves down $1.7 billion

May 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves decreased by $1.72 billion to $291.96 billion for the week ended May 17, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.

Cops say arrested spot boy linked to many cricketers

May 25, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Mohammad Ahya alias Yusuf, a Bollywood spot boy arrested in the connection of the spot fixing scandal, was in touch with several cricketers apart from the three arrested Rajasthan Royals players, Delhi Police said Saturday.

Anand Sharma lays foundation for NID Hyderabad

May 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Saturday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Design (NID) here.

Mizoram to lay roads with World Bank aid

May 25, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Aizawl, May 25 (IANS) The northeastern state Mizoram expects to get financial aid from the World Bank for the development of roads in the mountainous state, bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh, officials said here Saturday.

Anand Sharma lays foundation for NID Hyderabad

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Saturday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Design (NID) here.

Facial recognition technology quickly identifies Boston Marathon bombing suspect

May 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Researchers at Michigan State University including an Indian professor were able to quickly identify one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects from law enforcement video, using the latest in automatic facial recognition technology.

Japan's ORIX announces capital participation in major Mongolian financial firm

May 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Tokyo, May 25 (ANI): Orix Corporation, a leading integrated financial services group of Japan, has announced its decision to foray into the Mongolian financial services business through an alliance with TenGer Financial Group (TFG), a major Mongolian financial group.

Top banking honchos to attend leadership meet

May 24, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Kozhikode, May 24 ( IANS) Thirty top executive directors and CEOs of leading nationalised banks in the country will attend a classroom training at IIM Kozhikode for three days starting Monday.

Bollywood spot boy arrested for IPL spot fixing (Third Lead)

May 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A spot boy in Bollywood movies was Friday arrested from Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal, Delhi Police sources said.

Another bookie arrested for IPL spot fixing

May 24, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Another bookie was arrested Friday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal from Hyderabad, Delhi Police sources said.

Another bookie arrested for IPL spot fixing

May 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Another bookie was arrested in the Indian Premier League IPL spot fixing scandal Friday from Hyderabad, Delhi Police sources said.

Homeland Security bulletin warns 3-D printed gun plans may be 'impossible' to access

May 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): The menace of 3-D printed guns has already spread far and it will be 'impossible' to stop the manufacturing of more guns, an intelligence bulletin has revealed.

US hoping to further strategic ties with India during Kerry visit: Official

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Visiting U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman on Friday said Washington is looking forward to furthering its ties with India during next month's Strategic Dialogue.

Another bookie arrested for IPL spot fixing

May 24, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Hyderabad/New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Another bookie was arrested in the Indian Premier League IPL spot fixing scandal Friday from Hyderabad, Delhi Police sources said.

Sad, anxious about disruptions to Parliament and Legislatures, says Mukherjee

May 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Shimla, May 24 (ANI): Asserting that disruption has no role in a parliamentary democracy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday expressed sadness and anxiety over repeated disruptions in the functioning of Parliament and state legislatures without transaction of any business.

'Osama doc' Afridi was denied asylum in US, reveals report

May 24, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Jailed Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, who helped the US track down Osama bin Laden, had applied for asylum in the US but was denied by authorities, according to a classified Pakistani government report.

Cabinet nod for special drive to fill up vacancies of SCs, STs, OBCs

May 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the special recruitment drive to fill up the backlog in reserved vacancies of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Uttarakhand annual plan for 2013-14 finalized at Rs. 8,500 crore

May 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): The Planning Commission has approved an annual plan outlay of Rs. 8,500 crore for Uttarakhand for the financial year 2013-14.

Eva Longoria gets her Master's degree

May 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master's degree from the California State University.

SBI profit drops 18.5 percent in January-March quarter (Lead, Changing dateline)

May 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Thursday said its net profit dropped by 18.54 percent to Rs.3,299.22 crore in the quarter ended March 31, owing to lower interest income and higher provisioning.

IGL Q4 profits rise over 4 percent

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) State-run gas distributors Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) Thursday reported an over 4 percent rise in net profits year-on-year for its fourth quarter ended March 31.

Sensex slides 388 points on US Federal Reserve comment

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Thursday's trade nearly two percent down on reports that the US may reverse its monetary stimulus programme that spooked markets across the world.

Prisoner dies in Andhra jail

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) A 50-year-old undertrial prisoner in a jail in Andhra Pradesh died of cardiac arrest Thursday, police said.

Dravid hints at retirement from domestic T20

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid hinted at retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after this season.

Intense heat grips Andhra, mercury in Hyderabad touches 44

May 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh sizzled Thursday with the day temperature in most of the towns crossing 43 degree Celsius while the mercury in the state capital touched 44, the season's highest.

Sunrisers can be proud of their effort: White

May 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad came up short against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator here but their inaugural Indian Premier League campaign was a successful one, their captain Cameron White has said.

Dealing with spot-fixing has been tough: Dravid

May 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid said that dealing with the spot-fixing allegations surrounding his team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the toughest phases of his illustrious career.

China central bank switches to liquidity injection

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Beijing, May 23 (IANS) The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, swung back to liquidity injection this week with 128 billion yuan ($20.9 billion) being pumped into the banking system through its regular open market operations.

SBI profit drops 18.5 percent in January-March quarter

May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Thursday said its net profit dropped by 18.54 percent to Rs.3,299.22 crore in the quarter ended March 31 owing to lower interest income and higher provisioning.

It was fun galore for Rohit Shetty on 'Bol Bachchan' remake set

May 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Director Rohit Shetty, who recently visited the sets of "Garam Masala", a Telugu remake of Hindi movie "Bol Bachchan", had a ball.

Japanese economy has begun to recover: central bank

May 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Tokyo, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Japan's central bank said Wednesday that it will continue pursuing its current stimulus program and that the country's economy "has begun to recover" thanks to a reversal in the decline of exports, which account for 40 percent of Japanese GDP.

Dead Boston bomber involved in 2011 slayings: Report

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 gruesome triple murder outside Boston along with a Chechen killed during a confrontation with law enforcement officers,

Belarus dismisses US report on religious freedom

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Minsk, May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Belarusian foreign ministry has dismissed part of the Religious Freedom Report published by the US State Department about the country as "outdated" and failing to take into account the current situation in the country.

UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul

May 23, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Dubai, May 23 (IANS/WAM) The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul.

Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spot (Roundup)

May 23, 2013 at 12:06 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Scandal-hit Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Wednesday to enter Qualifier 2.

IPL scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals

May 22, 2013 at 11:58 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.

Royals beat Sunrisers in IPL Eliminator

May 22, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in the Indian Premier League Eliminator at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.

Royals restrict Sunrisers to 132/7

May 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 132/7 in their Indian Premier League eliminator being played here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Wednesday. Shikhar Dhawan top scored with 33.

Chandrababu Naidu exudes confidence about forming Third Front Government

May 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said he was confident that a Third Front would form the next government after the 2014 general elections.

'Chandila was to spot fix in another IPL match'

May 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Ajit Chandila of Rajasthan Royals was about to spot fix in another Indian Premier League (IPL) match too, for which he had taken Rs.15 lakh from a Punjab-based bookie, when he was arrested May 16, police claimed here Wednesday.

Netxcell joins hands with Funmobile in Nigeria

May 22, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) Netxcell Limited, a leading telecom technology services provider, Wednesday announced its association with Funmobile, a leader in the mobile content domain in west Africa.

Sunrisers elect to bat against Royals

May 22, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Cameron White won the toss and elected to bat against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.

Union Bank of India declared results for PO, check results

May 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Union Bank of India has declared the final result for Bank PO results provisionally. The results for the list of 730 candidates as Probationary Officers in JMG SC-1

SunTec launches next generation product suite Xelerate

May 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS) Technopark-based SunTec Business Solutions Wednesday launched its next generation product suite - Xelerate.

India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital significance for the Indian nation.

Strike threat for Spanish basketball league play-offs

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Madrid, May 22 (IANS) Spanish basketball was thrown into turmoil late Tuesday night with the news that players from the Endesa ACB League will go on an indefinite strike from Sunday.

India's growth needs more opening, foreign funding: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth, saying "there is more yet to do" in the area of reforms to return to 10 percent growth.

Bank employee arrested for defrauding Canadian customer

May 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) A phone banking officer of ICICI Bank here has been arrested for hacking the bank account of a Canadian customer and fraudulently withdrawing over Rs.32 lakh from his account.

Annapurna to hold film workshop for engineering students

May 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) Annapurna International School of Film and Media will conduct a four-week summer workshop on filmmaking for engineering students, beginning May 27, the institution said Tuesday.

Hyderabad jewellery fair to begin June 7

May 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) Over 125 jewellers from India and abroad will showcase their exclusive diamond and gold jewellery at the sixth edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF) here June 7 to June 9.

Sensex closes more than half percent down

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade more than half a percent down owing to continued profit-booking.

India's growth needs more opening, foreign funding: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth, saying "there is more yet to do" in the area of reforms to return to 10 percent growth.

IPL: Shaken Royals take on rising Hyderabad (Preview)

May 21, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Hit by the recent spot-fixing scandal, the Rajasthan Royals will have to come out strong to take on the impressive Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator to be played at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Wednesday.

Compound in Mediterranean diet makes cancer cells 'mortal'

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death, a new research has suggested.

Tollywood denies links with spot-fixing

May 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) The Telugu film industry has no links with the IPL spot-fixing scandal, the Telugu film producers council has said.

Mediterranean diet component snatches cancer cell's immortality: Study

May 21, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Scientists have found a compound in foods associated with Mediterranean diet that deprives cancer cells of their immortal nature, says a study.

Andhra markets GAME city at Cannes

May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Cannes, May 21 (IANS) Riding on its extensive cinema industry, which produces one of the largest number of films in India, the government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth.

Sammy ecstatic after propelling Sunrisers into the playoffs

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he was ecstatic after scoring the winning hits that propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad into the playoffs of the Indian Premier league (IPL).

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

May 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

US report says discrimination against Jews, Muslims on rise across globe

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to a new report in the US.

Weaker yen fuels economic optimism in Japan

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Tokyo, May 21 (IANS/EFE) The Japanese government Monday revised upward its evaluation of the economy given the weakness of the yen, which is helping to push exports and encouraging companies to increase production.

Practice not enough to become perfect

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): The old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown, a new study has argued.

Things that entrepreneurs should know to be successful

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Sometimes the better part of wisdom is to know when to quit in a new business, a new study has concluded.

Governments failing to protect minorities, says US

May 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed concern at global problems of discrimination and violence against religious groups, including Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Sikhs besides increasing use of blasphemy and apostasy laws.

Mediterranean diet may help boost ageing brain power

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to a new research.

'Russia needs 3 to 5 years for an efficient economy'

May 21, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will need three to five years to exit stagnation and build an efficient economy, former finance minister Alexei Kudrin has said.

Li impresses with his demeanour

May 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang came across as quite expressive and forceful in his speech delivery, using gesticulations with his arms and hands eloquently to emphasise a point.

No questions for visiting leaders!

May 20, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Media interactions with visiting leaders are becoming little more than photo-ops with journalists being given no opportunity to ask questions of the dignitaries. This was also the case during the signing of agreements and media statements Monday at Hyderabad House after talks between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

India, China should trade in their own currencies: Anil Ambani

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China should focus on trading in their own currencies, the rupee and renminbi, instead of the US dollar, as this would help reduce risk and cut exchange costs, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani said Monday.

Ahead of strategic dialogue, US official goes to India

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) Ahead of US Secretary State John Kerry's June visit for the India-United States Strategic Dialogue, a senior American diplomat is travelling to New Delhi this week to exchange notes on the preparations.

Love for shopping led to Ayesha Kapur's own label

May 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) "Black" fame actress Ayesha Kapur enjoys shopping for accessories so much that she decided to make it her business and launched her own label - Ayesha Accessories.

Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Reaching play-offs is rewarding: Tom Moody

May 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad chief coach Tom Moody has said reaching play-offs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was rewarding and satisfying for the team.

'Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit'

May 20, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, sources said Monday.

IPL Scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Knight Riders

May 19, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

Frenzied fans celebrate Sunrisers' win

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Frenzied fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad filled the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Sunday night to support the home team, which stormed into the play-offs of the sixth Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sunrisers beat Knight Riders by 5 wickets, qualify for playoffs,

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the playoffs courtesy a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

IPL: Knight Riders score 130/7 against Sunrisers

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 130 for seven against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Sunday.

US role in Mideast peace lacks credibility: Palestinian official

May 19, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Ramallah, May 19 (IANS) The role of the US in reviving the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations lacks credibility, a Palestinian official said Sunday.

IPL: Kolkata bat against Hyderabad

May 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match here Sunday evening.

Border issue on agenda as Chinese premier arrives

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on many issues, including the recent border row.

Chinese premier in India, border row on agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string of issues including the recent border row.

Border issue on Chinese premier's India trip agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on bilateral issues including the recent border row.

Russia reviews adoption law over French gay marriage

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's children's rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov has said Moscow may change its adoption agreement with France in response to the country's new gay marriage law.

Fans excited by RCB's win over Chennai

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) Thousands of fans were excited early Sunday by Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a rain-marred last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 tournament at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Rain gods play spoilsport with IPL fans in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Rain gods played spoilsport for thousands of fans late Saturday with a heavy shower delaying the Pepsi IPL-6 T20 tournament's last league tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Selling less gold coins may not reduce consumption: SBI chief

May 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Pratip Chaudhuri Saturday said the central bank's request to banks not to aggressively sell gold products may not lead to a reduction in consumption and greater steps are required to check the demand for the precious metal.

Would like to finish with a win: KKR coach

May 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Already out of contention for a place in play-offs, Kolkatta Knight Riders is keen to finish off this Indian Premier League (IPL) with a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Sunday, its coach said.

Let RBI be sole regulator for all home loan providers: SBI chief

May 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) The country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), Saturday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should become the sole regulator for all home loan institutions - banks as well as housing finance companies.

High-flying Sunrisers keen to ensure play-off berth

May 18, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) On a high after a comprehensive win against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad will looking to ensure their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs when they take on Kolkatta Knight Riders here Sunday.

SBI's overseas business margins under pressure: Chairman

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Pratip Chaudhuri Saturday said the lender's margins in overseas business were under pressure.

Sensex rallies for 5th straight week; up 164 points (Weekly market review)

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Key indices of Indian equities markets rallied for the fifth week in a row, with the benchmark Sensex gaining 164 points in the weekly trade as a sharp drop in inflation boosted hopes of an early rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India.

Make people aware of shady firms: SBI chief

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) Pratip Chaudhuri, chairman of the country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), said Saturday that the RBI and SEBI should start public awareness campaigns for depositors on the risk of investing in shady companies.

US First Lady laments culture of African Americans aspiring to be 'baller or rapper'

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Michelle Obama urged graduates of Bowie State University to encourage more young African Americans to follow in their footsteps and focus on education.

Blast anniversary: Tight security in Hyderabad

May 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Police tightened security in Hyderabad Saturday for the sixth anniversary of the bomb blast at the historic Mecca Masjid, officials said.

Reaching play-offs is great achievement: Rahul Dravid

May 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid believes reaching play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was a great achievement of his team and said they were looking forward to playing the semi-finals.

We are looking for constant improvement: Tom Moody

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad chief coach Tom Moody said the team was constantly looking to improve in all three departments of the game.

Warne says IPL spot fixing scandal 'kick in the teeth' for cricket

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Sydney, May 18 (ANI): Australian spin great Shane Warne has said that the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal felt like a kick in the teeth for the game of cricket.