Sri Lankan minister killed in blast
Jeyaraj Fernandopulle, Sri Lanka's Highways Minister and at least nine other people were killed by an explosion in the western district of Gampaha in Sri Lanka today.
Left:Soldiers search the bodies of victims after the bomb explosion in Gampaha. Reuters
Cabinet expansion today The expansion of the Union Council of Ministers will take place this evening and the exercise is likely to be limited to the induction of a few new faces from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Legendary actor Charlton Heston dead
Charlton Heston, who portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the '50s and '60s, has died. He was 84.
Microsoft threatens Yahoo! with proxy battle
Taking its bid to buy Yahoo! to a new level, Microsoft has threatened to take its offer directly to the shareholders of the Internet giant and hinted even at a proxy contest for a new board, if an agreement is not reached within the next three weeks.
A girl with flowers, neem leaves and jaggery all set to welcome the New Year during Ugadi festival celebration in Hubli on Saturday. Ugadi marks the beginning of new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. PTI
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Proteas claim innings victory
After being blown away for a mere 76 on the first morning of the match, the Indians were never in the game and were bundled out for 328 in their second innings to give the visitors victory by an innings and 90 runs and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. SCORECARD
Left: South Africa's Paul Harris, right, congratulates teammate Jacquis Kallis for taking the wicket of India's Wasim Jaffer(not in the picture). Middle: VVS Laxman plays a shot during the match . Right: Sourav Ganguly gestures as he walks at lunch break. AP Photos
Below left:South African cricketer Jacques Kallis' girlfriend Simone Jardine waves at her beau after he dismissed Wasim Jaffer. Also seen in the picture is Jeanne Kietzman, girlfriend of Dale Steyn. Below right: Children cheer Indian team during the match.PTI Tendulkar ruled out of third Test
Indian team suffered a major jolt today with master bastman Sachin Tendulkar, nursing a groin injury, being ruled out of India's third and final cricket Test.
Below:Munaf Patel, Ramesh Powar and RP Singh. Munaf, Powar return to Indian team; R P Singh gets axe
Pace bowler Munaf Patel and Mumbai off-spinner Ramesh Powar will make a comeback in to the Indian squad, while R P Singh has been axed
from the 16-member squad announced here today for the third and final Test against South Africa beginning in Kanpur from April 11. Don't comment on issues beyond your domain: PCB warns Lawson
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked Chief coach Geoff Lawson for an explanation for commenting on Shoaib Akhtar's ban and warned him against making further comments on issues which were ''not in his domain''. Mithali Raj to lead India in women's Asia Cup
Mithali Raj will lead the Indian team in the women's Asia Cup cricket tournament to be held in Sri Lanka from April 27 to May 12.
Did Tamil Nadu act in haste in taking up the Hogenakal project in the Cauvery basin? Since it is supposed to be only a drinking water scheme, does it hurt Karnataka’s interests? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue.
Most believe that although the drinking water provision is legal, the current row is a manifestation of political interests in TN, and that Karnataka has been unfairly targeted. Some feel that as Hogenakal falls within the disputed territory, the problem should be resolved amicably without damaging public life in both states.
Legendary actor Charlton Heston dead
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
South African cricketer Jacques Kallis' girlfriend Simone Jardine waves at her beau after he dismissed Wasim Jaffer. Also seen in the picture is Jeanne Kietzman, girlfriend of Dale Steyn. Below right: Children cheer Indian team during the match.PTI 
