Yearly Archives: 2015
Allstar Cricket in America – Warne’s Warriors wallop Sachin’s Blasters to seal series
November 12, 2015
Brief Scorecard: Warne's Warriors 262 for 7 (Sangakkara 70, Kallis 45, Ponting 41, Hayden 32, Vaughan 30) beat Sachin's Blasters 205 for 8 (Pollock 55, Tendulkar 33, Swann 22*, Symonds 4-70, Saqlain 2-12) by 57 runs
Karnataka govt’s obsession with Tipu Sultan: Was 10 Nov his birthday or the day...
November 12, 2015
COORG, KARNATAKA – The tragic death of a Coorg man during a clash between pro and anti-Tipu Jayanti protesters was needless and avoidable.
But, the question most people are asking is why, after 300 years, does a government insist on spending tax-payer money to celebrate the memory of a person who is disliked by entire communities within the state?
Modi arrives in London for 3-day UK visit, to meet David Cameron today
November 12, 2015
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Modi is expected to hold a series of meetings with industry leaders, address a joint session of the British Parliament, a first for an Indian Prime Minister, and will also have lunch with the Queen.
Earth-like world could be ‘most important planet found outside solar system’
November 12, 2015
A rocky Earth-sized planet that circles a small, nearby star could be the most important world ever found beyond the solar system, astronomers say.
US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Annual Congressional Diwali
November 12, 2015
By Geeta Goindi
US lawmakers at the third annual Congressional Diwali celebration held in the magnificent Great Hall of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill
Oceanic microplate discovery identifies birth year of Himalayas
November 11, 2015
New Delhi: A team of scientists have identified the year of birth of the Himalayas, which happened because of the collision of the India and Eurasian plates, after discovering the first oceanic micro plate in the Indian Ocean.
A file photo of the way to the Everest Base camp, above Pheriche valley, Nepal, in the Himalayas. Photo: AP
Pakistan veteran Younis walks into ODI sunset
November 11, 2015
Abu Dhabi – Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket, saying the first day-night game against England here today will be his last match.
Younis Khan salutes the crowd after his final ODI innings © AFP
Tennis – India can win Olympic medal in mixed doubles: Mahesh Bhupathi
November 10, 2015
India have a good chance to win medals in both men's doubles and mixed doubles events in next year's Rio Olympics, feels former tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi.
Mahesh Bhupathi praised Sania Mirza's stupendous display in the current year. (Source: Express File)
Indian Govt eases FDI norms in 15 major sectors
November 10, 2015
NEW DELHI: In order to give a boost to the flagging investment environment and bring in more foreign investments in the country, the government is bringing in more measures to further liberalize 15 major Sectors of the Economy.
According a release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, these measures will encompass the following:
Bilateral Series: India-Pakistan cricket series might be on after all
November 10, 2015
MUMBAI, INDIA – While all the focus was on the code dealing with conflicts of interest and N Srinivasan’s position as India’s representative in the International Cricket Council, there was a hint of good news emerging for cricket fans with the chances of India playing Pakistan in December receiving a serious shot in the arm.
