Questions raised about Andhra HC building

The historic building of Andhra Pradesh High Court building still wears a forlorn look, ten days after it suffered serious damage in a massive fire. With some structural engineers and......

'India must reduce dependence on foreign arms'

The government is committed to modernising the armed forces, but will prefer indigenous weapons and platforms to imported ones, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Friday. "We are firm in our......

Seven militants killed in Kashmir in two days

Seven militants have been killed in separate gun battles with security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, army officials said on Wednesday. In Jammu, security forces......

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

A youth from near Mumbai has combined his knowledge of new media with an expertise in science to create an authentic, individual protest against man's destructive......

How to make money from mega IPOs

The mega IPOs (initial public offerings) are back on the horizon. The biggest sensations of the last few years have undoubtedly been the two 'IPs'. IPL and IPO. The Indian Premier League (IPL)......

ONGC starts oil exploration off Kochi coast

Government run explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corporation started a major oil exploration drill off Kochi coast on Sunday. ONGC chairman and managing director R S Sharma formally launched......

Shriya: I am an actor and an entertainer

Shriya has charted a successful path in Telugu and Tamil films. In a short span of few years, she has acted with most of the big heroes from these industries like Rajnikanth, Vikram, Chiranjeevi,......

Pix: Television's Sexiest Stars

A while back we asked you to vote for television's sexiest stars. Here are the results. Sweta Tiwari Claim to fame: Kasauti Zindagii Kay, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and the host of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3.......

What turns Celina Jaitley on

Celine baby! That is what the late Feroz Khan called his last find. This light-eyed beauty, of Afghan lineage, debuted in his Janasheen in 2003. Back then, the former Miss India walked into many......

Readers' pick: Sexiest ads on TV

It's not only music videos or movies that are getting sexier these days. Just switch on your television and you will be bombarded with saucy ads selling anything from condoms to fruit juices.......

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

IMAGE: David Johnson appeals for the wicket of Ricky Ponting during one-off Test match against Australia in in New Delhi on October 12, 1996. Photograph: Reuters Former India pacer David Johnson......

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'A memorable conversation with Madhav Apte,......

Can we please have our cricket back?

'Time was when a giant-economy sized tub of popcorn and an XL-sized bottle of cola was all I needed to enjoy a game of cricket.' 'Today I need popcorn and cola from the 'official' suppliers, plus......

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.' Haresh Pandya salutes the Unsung Master. Image: The mighty......

Ex-ICC chief Mani backs DRS, says it will only get better

Former president Ehsan Mani has backed the International Cricket Council’s decision to persist with the Decision Review System, saying it has helped in reducing umpires’ mistakes.......