The storm buffeting the global economy might blow many a rich nation into a severe recession which could incapacitate developing countries too. So how can India insulate itself from the ill-effects of this approaching tempest? Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has a prescription.
Condemning the recent assaults on civil society activists and stating that Anna Hazare's movement had served its purpose, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday assured that a bill for a strong Lokpal would soon be cleared.
Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola has dismissed speculation that India coach Gary Kirsten will join the Proteas when his contract ends after the World Cup.
Expressing concern over the crisis that has ravaged Eurozone, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday that the developing world may be hit by these recessionary trends and urged the rich nations to adopt quick and effective measures 'to prevent the global economy from slipping into a double-dip recession'.
The prime minister is expected to take up matters related to the deepening of cooperation among IBSA countries, says rediff.com's Shishir Bhate, who is travelling with the prime minister to South Africa.
South Africa is keen to avail Gary Kirsten's services after his contract with India expires next year but the country's cricket board (CSA) might not be able to afford the former Protea left-handed batsman in the wake of a sponsorship row, according to a report.
Manish Pandey hogged the limelight by scoring the first century of the IPL II in South Africa and the young Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman is now eyeing upcoming Champions League Twenty20 in the Rainbow Nation to make his way into the star-studded India team.
Images from Thursday's Champions League match between South Africa and New Zealand.
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lost his number one spot but opening batsman Virender Sehwag gained eight places to return to the top-10 in the ICC ODI rankings issued on Sunday.
South Africa do not deserve to go into next year's World Cup with a reputation for choking, fast bowler Dale Steyn told Reuters on Thursday.
Andres Iniesta took his penchant for scoring dramatic goals to new heights on Sunday when the midfielder smashed home the winner deep into extra time to give Spain their first World Cup triumph.
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero is likely to see more action in Saturday's quarter-final with Germany than he has in their World Cup matches so far.
South African police have charged a British tabloid journalist with helping a fan gain access to the England dressing room after a World Cup soccer match, national police commissioner Bheki Cele said on Tuesday.
Argentina's goalkeepers weighed in against different forms of technology on Monday with one saying aids would rob soccer of its essence while another reckoned the World Cup ball may be causing Lionel Messi's goal drought.
David Villa added to his repertoire of spectacular goals to help fire Spain into the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday but there will be concern about the continued poor form of his strike partner Fernando Torres.
An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 and advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday.
Switzerland and Honduras drew 0-0 in their final Group H game with chances missed at both ends as the two sides were eliminated from the World Cup.
Keisuke Honda scored one goal and made another in a scintillating performance for Japan on Thursday but said he is not satisfied with guiding his team into the last 16 at the World Cup finals.
Japan, needing only a draw with the Danes to reach the last 16, took a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to two direct free kicks, the first a spectacular long range effort from Keisuke Honda in the 17th minute, the second a curling shot from the edge of the box by Yasuhito Endo.
Spain must ignore external criticism and show faith in the playing style that has served them so well for Friday's showdown against Group H leaders Chile, according to midfielder Andres Iniesta.
Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez shrugged off comparisons with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, saying he wanted to make his own mark on the World Cup.
England delivered one of their worst tournament performances for years when they were held to a goalless draw by Algeria on Friday to leave their World Cup qualification hanging on the final matches.
England delivered one of their worst tournament performances for years when they were held to a goalless draw by Algeria on Friday to leave their World Cup qualification hanging on the final matches.
Senior Cameroon players have asked coach Paul Le Guen to reconsider his team selection for their second World Cup match against Denmark because he has included too many youngsters.
South Africa said they were caught cold by Uruguay's early goal in Wednesday's World Cup clash in Pretoria and found themselves unable to fight their way back into the game.
A spot of fatherly advice could be just the thing to help Gonzalo Higuain overcome the jitters which marked his World Cup debut. The striker missed two chances he would have put away with his eyes closed in the Spanish league season, in Argentina's 1-0 win over Nigeria in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Germany opened their quest for a fourth World Cup with a thumping 4-0 victory over Australia in their opening Group D match on Sunday. Forwards Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose gave their side a 2-0 halftime lead to vindicate coach Joachim Loew's faith in them despite a recent lack of goals, with winger Thomas Mueller and substitute Cacau finding the net after the break.
South Africa woke up with a smug satisfaction on Saturday despite only drawing in the opening World Cup match.
A brilliant World Cup for Lionel Messi would be good for Argentina's chances of victory although it is preferable to rely on the team and not one man however great, according to defender Gabriel Heinze.
Argentina's first contact with media on Tuesday did little to dispel the uncertainty surrounding the team since they bunkered up at their World Cup base after arriving in South Africa on Saturday.
Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic is desperate to make an impact in what could be his last World Cup after the 2006 fiasco in which his country lost all three group matches.
Captain Aaron Mokoena became the first South African to win 100 caps when the World Cup hosts beat Guatemala 5-0 in a friendly on Monday. The Portsmouth defender wore a shirt with the number 100 emblazoned on the back as his side scored five goals in a single game for the first time in more than 250 internationals since returning to world soccer 18 years ago.
World Cup fans should wear ear plugs to protect them from the blaring vuvuzela trumpets beloved by South African spectators, a hearing expert said on Thursday.
More than half of the 500,000 World Cup tickets offered for cash sales are still available, organisers said on Wednesday, just over a month before the tournament starts. Initial brisk business when the fifth and final phase of sales opened in South Africa on April 15, sparking long queues, appears to have cooled.
An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.
Here are some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of October.
Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best player and could take Argentina to the final of the World Cup, coach Diego Maradona said.
The case of South African runner Caster Semenya will not be discussed at this week's IAAF Council pending completion of tests on the athlete, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Wednesday.
South Africa reacted angrily on Friday to a report that tests on its world champion runner Caster Semenya had found she was a hermaphrodite, threatening a "third world war" over the affair. Athletics' governing body declined to confirm the report in Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper, which said the 18-year-old runner had both male and female sexual characteristics.
The South African Treasury is processing an application from telecom major MTN related to various exchange control regulations for the proposed transaction with Bharti Airtel.
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