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US Kashmiri group launches letter writing campaign against PakSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 09:29 IST

A prominent Indian American Kashmiri group in the US has launched a letter writing campaign appealing to US lawmakers to pressurise Pak to act firmly against terror groups operating from its soil.

Part of Pakistan safe haven for Al Qaeda: CheneySubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 09:26 IST

The US Vice-President said that a part of Pakistan has become a safe haven for terrorists organisations like Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

India go down with last-minute strikeSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:28 IST

On a day when India climbed up one spot to 142 in the FIFA rankings,Baichung Bhutia amp; Co went down 2-1 to Hong Kong in an international friendly at the Hong Kong Stadium...

Somdev edges past Prakash in Round 1Subscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:26 IST

Somdev Devvarman,coming off a good run at the Chennai Open last week,edged past Prakash Amritraj in a three-set battle in Melbourne on Wednesday. In this first qualifying round match for the Australian Open...

It will take time to win consistently at the top level,says SaniaSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:24 IST

She toppled the world No 25,dished out a tough fight to the world No 18 and is moving faster than ever on the court,yet Sania Mirza on a comeback-trail does not want to jump the gun...

Bhat gets better of Anand in openerSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:22 IST

Aravind Bhat advanced to the second round of the mens singles event,while the mixed doubles pair of V Diju and Jwala Gutta won their opening match on a mixed day for Indians at the Yonex Korea Super Series in Hong Kong...

Jeev eyes spot in Normans teamSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:19 IST

Chasing the dream of becoming the first Indian to win on the US PGA Tour,Jeev Milkha Singh has set himself a new goal of winning a berth in the legendary Greg Normans International Team...

I know I am capable of winningSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:17 IST

Vacation planners might exclaim in horror,but it was work that had Arjun Atwal daydreaming of Hawaii the past few weeks...

Napier to host extra India-NZ Test: ReportSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:14 IST

New Zealand will bring forward the Test series against India by a week to accommodate an additional match with Napier added to the itinerary,reports said here on Wednesday.

Big brother Haydens loss will hurt AustraliaSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:11 IST

As the cricketing fraternity stood up to applaud Matthew Hayden,who announced his retirement on Tuesday,former greats felt Australia could take years to recover from the blow...

Lanka stunned by Shakibs blitzSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:09 IST

Shakib-al Hasan smashed an explosive 92 not out to power Bangladesh into the triangular one-day series final with an upset five-wicket win over Sri Lanka here today...

One-at-a-time trend finally bites UPSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:03 IST

There is an intriguing statistic connected to UPs amazing run to the Ranji final. Despite overhauling several first-innings scores this season...

As good as over after Zaheer wakes upSubscriber Only

January 15, 2009 00:01 IST

Before the Ranji Trophy semi-final,Zaheer Khan was enjoying a well-deserved international break. All I did during that time was catch up on sleep, he says about the brief time away from the game...

Ronaldo completes hat-trickSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 23:29 IST

Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFA World Player of the Year at a ceremony on Monday...

India to play five ODIs and a T20 game in SLSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 23:26 IST

India will play five one-day internationals and a T20 international in Sri Lanka in the coming weeks to help recover lost revenue from cancelled events...

Praveen struggles to come to grips with lack of swingSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 23:21 IST

The trademark,goofy smile on Praveen Kumars face has gone missing. After bowling 34 wicketless overs in Mumbais first innings...

I wanted to quit on my own termsSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 23:18 IST

Australia batsman Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday,drawing stumps on a dazzling career as one of the greatest opening batsmen...

UP slow8230; unsteadySubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 23:13 IST

When Uttar Pradesh opener Shivakant Shukla went out to bat on Tuesday after Mumbai were restricted to a total of 402,the 22-year-old southpaw would not...

Troops seize last LTTE-held area,take full control of JaffnaSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 20:40 IST

Dealing another body blow to the cornered Tamil rebels,Sri Lankan troops captured the last remaining LTTE-held area in Jaffna,establishing total government control over the strategic northern peninsula.

US provides security equipment to Pak policeSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 20:07 IST

The US will provide security equipment,including troop carriers and bulletproof vests,worth USD 4.1 million to police in Pakistan's troubled North West Frontier Province.

OK for 10-year-old girls to marry: Saudi grand muftiSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 19:46 IST

Saudi Arabia's senior-most cleric said girls as young as 10 years old can be married,local media reported on Wednesday.

Somdev advances to 2nd round of Aus Open qualifiersSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 19:08 IST

Somdev moved one step to making the main draw of the Australian Open,overcoming Prakash Amritraj in the first round.

Osama Bin Laden calls for jihad over GazaSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 17:51 IST

Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has called for jihad over the Israeli offensive in Gaza in a new audio tape.

Pak shares Indian dossier with Saudi spy chiefSubscriber Only

January 14, 2009 17:43 IST

Pakistan shared the Indian dossier on Mumbai attacks with the visiting Saudi intelligence chief and briefed him on the progress of its own probe into the incident,as Riyadh sought united efforts by the country's political forces to de-escalate tension in the subcontinent.