May 13, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Chennai Super Kings 149 for 5 (Smith 44, Du Plessis 38, Ankit 2-20) beat Rajasthan Royals 148 for 8 (Watson 51, Ankit 30, Mohit 3-31) by five wickets
Having restricted Rajasthan to 148-8, Chennai reached the target with just 2 balls to spare in a thrilling contest at Ranchi
May 13, 2014
BRUSSELS: Europe's top court sided with privacy rights supporters on Tuesday, saying that world No. 1 search engine Google can be required to remove sensitive information from its internet search results.
The case underlines the battle between advocates of free expression and supporters of privacy rights, who say people should have the "right to be forgotten" meaning that they should be able to remove their digital traces from the Internet.
May 13, 2014
WASHINGTON: The United States told Beijing on Monday that the movement last month of a Chinese oil rig and vessels into waters disputed with Vietnam was provocative, the state department said.
Secretary of state John Kerry delivered the message in a telephone call with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, US spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
Maritime rows in the South China Sea flared this month after China moved an oil drilling rig into waters also claimed by Hanoi.
May 13, 2014
WASHINGTON: As exit polls suggested that the Narendra Mod-led Bharatiya Janata Party was set to win the Indian election, President Barack Obama said the US looked forward to "working closely" with India's next administration.
May 13, 2014
MUMBAI: The rupee became stronger by 45 paise to 59.60 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market amidst exit polls forecasting the BJP-led NDA forming the government at the Centre.
Increased selling of the dollar by banks and exporters amid sustained foreign capital inflows also supported the rupee, dealers said.
May 12, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Mumbai Indians 160 for 3 (Rayudu 68, Simmons 68) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 157 for 3 (Finch 68, Warner 55*) by seven wickets
Rayudu and Simmons both scored 68 each as Mumbai chased down 158 to stay alive for play-offs berth
May 12, 2014
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – Underscoring the immense importance the US administration accords to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), On May 6, Vice President Joe Biden headlined the official Heritage Month opening ceremony celebrating the heritage and achievements of the fastest growing community here in the US.
May 12, 2014
NEW DELHI: The curtains came down on Monday on the marathon Lok Sabha elections with an all-time record high turnout of 66.38 per cent as the final phase of polling covering 41 seats in three states replicated the trend of increased voters' participation seen in the previous 8 rounds.
May 11, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Sunrisers Hyderabad 44 for 2 (Ojha 13*) beat Delhi Daredevils 143 for 7 (Karthik 39, Steyn 2-20) by eight wickets (D/L method)
After restricting the Daredevils to 143 for seven in 20 overs, the Sunrisers' innings was blighted by rain interruptions
May 11, 2014
KUALA LUMPUR: The lack of any evidence indicating what caused flight MH370's disappearance raises a legal conundrum that is expected to force Malaysia Airlines into out-of-court settlements with angry next-of-kin, aviation law experts said.
