August 30, 2015
India 312 (Pujara 145*, Mishra 59, Prasad 4-100) and 21 for 3 (Pradeep 2-6) lead Sri Lanka 201 (Perera 55, Herath 49, Ishant 5-54) by 132 runs

Ishant Sharma celebrating with the team after dismissing Upul Tharanga, Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, SSC, Colombo, 3rd day, August 30, 2015
PM Modi’s strategic climbdown on land bill in Mann ki Baat address portrays him as a democrat, not dictator
August 30, 2015
NEW DELHI – The contentious ordinance on land acquisition will not be re-promulgated. It will now be allowed to lapse on 31 August.

In the 11th edition of his 'Mann ki Baat' Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a new precedent for himself and his government - make key policy announcements directly to the public.
August 29, 2015
PALMYRA, SYRIA – Satellite images confirm the destruction of the Baal Shamin temple in Syria's Palmyra, the United Nations said on Friday, after international condemnation of the act claimed by the Islamic State group.

August 29, 2015
As the reality of global warming enters the homes, people may ask: "How will it affect my livelihood?"

People lie down on the grass to spell out "Climate SOS" as part of the Global Day of Action on climate change at Western Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
Well, that depends.
August 29, 2015
Brief Scorecard: India 292 for 8 (Pujara 135*, Mishra 59, Prasad 4-83) v Sri Lanka

Cheteshwar Pujara acknowledges the applause after making hundred, Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, SSC, Colombo, 2nd day, August 29, 2015
August 28, 2015
New Delhi: Aurangzeb Road in Lutyen's Delhi will soon be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Road with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Friday giving its nod in this regard.

August 28, 2015
Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lt Gen (retd) Depinder Singh on Thursday said poor planning and lack of detail in operational matters had been the bane of the Army during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

August 28, 2015
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan today came down heavily on promoters of some large distressed companies taking advantage of banks' fear of an asset turning dud and making unjustified demands.

August 27, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan has informed the UN about the last-minute cancellation of the NSA-level talks with India to take the international community into confidence over the Kashmir issue and the situation at the LoC, a media report said on Thursday.

August 27, 2015
CHENNAI – Madras High Court on Thursday rejected the petition of the suspended India Cements Ltd - owners of Chennai Super Kings - seeking interim relief on the two-year suspension imposed by the Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha Committee.









































































































