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T20 World Cup Preview: Focus Back on Yuvraj But Rain Threat Looms Large

Act One of Yuvraj Singh's highly-anticipated comeback did not quite come to fruition with the rain gods deciding to play spoilsport in the first T20 match at Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Act Two, unfortunately, does not look too good either.

Sep 11, 2012

Aseem Trivedi’s Arrest Draws Ire; Justice Katju Defends Cartoonist's Innocence

The arrest of anti-corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi on charges of sedition over insulting India's national symbols on Sunday sparked outrage across the country. Supporters of the cartoonist have come forward claiming that the arrest is politically motivated and the entire scenario has been staged to disrupt the anti-corruption movement of Anna Hazare.

Sep 10, 2012

Rajasthan Floods: Death Toll Rises to 33 , Relief Operations Underway

Record-breaking rainfall in the drought-prone state of Rajasthan has adversely affected the lives of people, increasing the death toll to 33 from 14 on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2012

Record-breaking Rainfall in Rajasthan Claims 14 lives; Normalcy in State Disrupted

Heavy rains and flooding in the drought-prone north-western state of Rajasthan have claimed as many as 14 lives and have adversely affected the lives of many people in the state.

Aug 23, 2012

NE Exodus Continues amidst Reports of Violence in Bangalore

Initially, it was just rumors of attacks that terrorized the North-East migrants to flee Bangalore city. Their fears have have now been intensified with reports of attacks across the city.

Aug 18, 2012

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Sony Acquires Music Rights of Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiyaan’

Superstar Rajinikanth starrer upcoming film Kochadaiyaan's music rights has been acquired by recorded Music Company, Sony Music entertainment. The music has been composed by Academy Award winner AR Rahman and penned by Vairamuthu.

Aug 17, 2012

Veteran Cinematographer Ashok Mehta Dies of Cancer; Bollywood Pays Tribute

Veteran cinematographer Ashok Mehta lost his battle to cancer and breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital on Wednesday.

Aug 16, 2012

Poverty-Driven Indian Couple Sell New-Born for Son’s Treatment

An Indian couple from the north western state of Rajasthan has been arrested Thursday for allegedly selling their new-born child for Rs. 40,000 to their neighbors.

Aug 11, 2012

Yuvraj Singh to Play for World T20 in Sri Lanka

The All-India Senior Selection Committee, which met on Friday to pick the Team India players for the ICC World T20 2012 in Sri Lanka, has roped ace-cricketer Yuvraj Singh into the squad.

Aug 10, 2012

'Daddy's Lil Girl' Priyanka Chopra Gets First Tattoo on Wrist [PHOTOS]

Celebrities often gain attention for body art whether it be names or portraits of their loved ones inked on their skin, and the latest to join the fray is Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra who was recently spotted with an endearing tattoo on her wrist.

Aug 5, 2012

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Indian Cricketers to Train in Chennai Ahead of Sri Lankan Tour

It has been a while since the Indian cricketers were seen in action. The last international cricket the Men in Blue played was the Asia Cup in March. That's some time in today's chock-a-bloc cricketing schedule. The Indian team will have a preparatory camp in Chennai ahead of the bilateral series. Sources said that the three-day camp is to condition the cricketers in the game as they are going to play after a long break.

Jul 13, 2012

Adarsh Housing Scam: CBI Official Transfered to Sabotage Probe?

Joint Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official, Rishi Raj Singh, who has been heading the investigation into Adarsh Housing society scam, has been transferred to Economic Offences Wing in Mumbai.

Jul 6, 2012

Nithyananda Controversy: Court Grants Bail to Godman

Godman Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda, who surrendered in the Ramanagaram district court in Karnataka on Wednesday following arrest order over sex scandal cases, walked free after a court in Ramanagaram granted him bail on Thursday.

Jun 14, 2012

Nithyananda Controversy: Godman Surrenders before Court, Sent to Judicial Custody

Godman Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda, who had been reportedly abscounding following arrest order over sex scandal cases, surrendered in the Ramanagaram district court in Karnataka on Wednesday. He has been sent to a day's judicial custody.

Jun 13, 2012

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U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue: Expected to Discuss Regional Issues on Pakistan

The third annual session of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue to be hosted by the State Department will be held on Wednesday in Washington D.C. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna will co-chair interagency delegations to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues.

Jun 12, 2012

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