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Michelle Obama8217;s yellow dress for inaugurationSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 12:37 IST

Hailed by many as America's new style icon,the first lady officially took her place on the world stage on Tuesday.

Pietersen is a positive person: StraussSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 12:19 IST

England skipper Andrew Strauss says that Pietersen remains a 'positive' person focussed on doing well with the bat.

Broad appointed referee for India-Sri Lanka seriesSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 11:53 IST

Chris Broad was appointed match referee for India's one-day series against Sri Lanka starting later this month.

US top judge leads Obama to stumble oathSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 11:46 IST

The oath-taking ceremony of a US President is planned to the last detail but there was a slight blooper.

Text of President Obama8217;s inauguration speechSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 11:35 IST

Text of US President Barack Obama's inaugural address as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Indian army doctor performs 30 eye surgeries in CongoSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 11:17 IST

Lt. Col V K Baranwal has performed 30 surgeries on local people with eyesight problems at a medical camp organized in Congo.

Haddin must bat higher up,feels ex-Oz keeperSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 11:09 IST

Ex-Aussie keeper Steve Rixon feels Brad Haddin should be promoted up the batting line-up to provide him ample opportunity to showcase his skills.

Sania crashes out of Aus OpenSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:51 IST

Sania Mirza crashed out of singles event of Australian Open after suffering a hammering at hands of 10th seed Nadia Petrova.

Ted Kennedy collapses during inaugural lunch for ObamaSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:47 IST

Veteran Senator Edward Kennedy,undergoing treatment for brain cancer,collapsed due to "fatigue" during the inaugural Congressional luncheon for new US President Barack Obama.

Bush8217;s daughters8217; advice to Obama girlsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:36 IST

As George W Bush vacates the White House,his twin daughters have passed on some advice to the Obama girls.

China censors Obama8217;s reference to communismSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:25 IST

Websites in China censored US President Barack Obama's references to communism and dissent in his inauguration speech.

No regrets about 8 yrs in office,says BushSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 10:15 IST

Hours after vacating White House,George W Bush said,'I'm coming home with my head held high and a sense of accomplishment.'

Ronaldo makes Derby pay the penaltySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 09:39 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late penalty to secure Manchester United's place in the English League Cup Final as they survived a late Derby rally.

Obama promises a 8216;world without N-weapons8217;Subscriber Only

January 21, 2009 09:29 IST

Setting a 'goal of a world without nuclear weapons',the new administration of Barack Obama promised to strengthen nuclear non-proliferation treaty NPT and secure loose nuke materials from terrorists.

ICC expects end of Oz era,takes back trophySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:38 IST

Australia's long reign as the world's best Test team may not yet be over but the ICC has taken back the Championship Trophy to Dubai to present it after the series in South Africa starting next month...

PCB confident of retaining Champions Trophy rightsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:35 IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB is confident of retaining the rights to host the Champions Trophy in September,even if they are forced to play their one-day series with Australia at neutral venues in April...

Pakistan cruise in first one-dayerSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:33 IST

Salman Butts unbeaten century helped Pakistan cruise to an eight-wicket victory in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday...

Indians gear up for Mendis testSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:29 IST

For Team India,its time to finish their last-minute shopping for equipments and arrange their kitbags. But as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team limber up to start 2009 proceedings with the one-day series in Sri Lanka...

Obama in power,but race not over for this Olympic heroSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:26 IST

When he stood on the victory stand in Mexico City,his head bowed and his fist raised,Tommie Smith didnt allow himself to think about racial progress in the United States...

Robinho explains absence from trainingSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:20 IST

Brazil striker Robinho said Tuesday he has no dispute with Manchester City. He left the clubs training camp in Tenerife on Monday,sparking reports that he had walked out for good...

Im getting used to life as world No 2: FedererSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:07 IST

Swiss ace Roger Federer previously chafed at the label world number two, but he said he was getting used to the idea after starting the Australian Open seeded second for the first time since 2004....

New look,same old storySubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:04 IST

Melbourne Parks first glimpses of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray were brief on Tuesday but Serena and Venus Williams both gave full value at the Australian Open with their first-round wins...

Mumbai FC blank Md SportingSubscriber Only

January 21, 2009 00:01 IST

In an action-packed I-League match played at the Cooperage ground on Tuesday,Mumbai FC thrashed Kolkata outfit Mohammedan Sporting 3-0 and moved to fourth position in the standings...

India head to Sri Lanka with one eye on New Zealand tourSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 23:58 IST

An Indian team travelling to Sri Lanka with five new-ball options seems excessive given the conditions,but the national selectors on Monday indicated that their picks were not necessarily keeping in mind the Sri Lanka series...

Greg broke the teams trust: SehwagSubscriber Only

January 20, 2009 23:56 IST

Virender Sehwag on Monday has revealed specific reasons behind the players dislike for former India coach Greg Chappell and his support staff that eventually led to their ouster...