The benefits of having a Gujarati prime minister

Narendra Modi knows how to calculate and remain pragmatic. Take the unexpected Rafale deal -- perhaps the first time a PM has considered the country's defence procurement as a priority, over the......

International Space Station faces uncertain future

The International Space Station faces an uncertain future with the United States making it clear that it will not support the orbital outpost beyond 2015. On the other hand, key ISS partners Russia......

Russia will be ready for 2014 Winter Olympics: Putin

President Vladimir Putin told Olympic chiefs on Wednesday that Russia would have its facilities ready in time to host the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, despite rising costs and concerns about......

Analysis: The hits and flops of IPL 5

The fifth edition of the Indian Premier Leagueis over. Kolkata Knight Riders lived up to their top billing, outclassing Chennai Super Kings in the final to win their maiden IPL title. Purnendu Maji......

IPL: Raina is paisa vasool

The table below lists the 30 most successful players after 31 matches of the second season of the Indian Premier League. Some players however cost much more to deliver the same sort of performance.......

Are 'fresh' players more paisa vasool?

Thetwo best players in the second season of the Indian Premier League -- Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist -- haven't played competitive cricket for a year. Four among IPL's five best players are......

Tendular stars as India beat S Africa

India made heavy weather of a modest target and survived a mini-collapse before inflicting a six-wicket defeat on South Africa with five balls to spare in the penultimate game of the three-match......