Satyagraha that failed to draw masses

Embarrassed with the poor turnout at the centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Durban, South African President Thabo Mbeki has said it......

No Diwali for disgraced Mumbai Police

With its image taking a beating after recent rape cases involving policemen coming to light, Mumbai Police have decided to call off Diwali celebrations, including the high-profile Bollywood star......

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

'Lending to Mr Mallya was the bankers' season ticket to corridors of power and glamour.''Borrowing from them was like a favour Mallya did to them,' says Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: The King of Good......

Summer cola war hots up early

PepsiCo India seems to have fired the first salvo in the impending cola war for the summer of 2013.The beverage major, which has the title rights for the sixth season of IPL 20-20 tournament, is......

BCCI asks $50-60 m for IPL team ownership

In a move that already has advertisers complaining, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked companies to pay between $50 million and $60 million (Rs 200 crore to Rs 240 crore) to......

Shah Rukh looks to exit Kolkata Knight Riders

After dropping "Kolkata" from Indian Premier League teamKolkata Knight Riders, actor Shah Rukh Khan has started discussions with Nokia, Sahara, the Anil Ambani group, and several other companies to......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

Sahara will not use chairman's name for Pune stadium

The international stadium in Pune will no longer be known as 'Subrata Roy Sahara stadium' after business conglomerate Sahara Group decided to withdraw the name in the wake of its dispute with the......

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

IMAGE: Fans of all ages have loads of fun. Photograph: BCCI The Bombay High Court, on Monday, dismissed a Public interest litigation alleging violation of noise pollution norms during IPL......

Pune stadium ready to host IPL matches

Pune Warriors Indiawill finally get to play at home this Indian Premier League as the Rs 260-crore international cricket stadium -- just 20kms from the city -- is set to be inaugurated in Pune, on......

Du Plessis speechless after stunning run-chase in Durban ODI

'Never would have thought 3-0 would have been possible against this Australian side' IMAGE: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis bats during the 3rd ODI against Australia at Sahara Stadium......