SC opposes Thackeray's son of soil theory
The apex court made it clear that it would not allow the country's balkanisation and was opposed to Raj Thackeray's theory that led to violence against the north Indians in Maharashtra, particularly the Biharis.
PPP's Fahim frontrunner for Pak PM's post Widely respected PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim is emerging as the frontrunner for the Prime Minister's post in the new coalition government in Pakistan as the two main opposition parties on Friday worked for a power sharing formula. Prime Minister will be from PPP, says PML-N
Hours after joining hands with the PPP for formation of a coalition government, the PML-N on Friday said the Prime Minister will be from the party of the slain Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto, which has emerged as the largest group in the general election. Zardari under US pressure for coalition with PML-Q
Kidney kingpin sent to judicial custody till Mar 7 Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin in the multi-crore kidney transplant racket, was produced inthe court of CBI Duty Magistrate Sunita Grover amidst tight security. Amit Kumar, the mastermind behind the kidney racket, being produced before a CBI court in Ambala on Friday.
Jodhaa-Akbar banned in Madhya Pradesh
Screening of Hritik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai starer 'Jodhaa-Akbar' was banned in Madhya Pradesh on Friday after demonstrations against it by the Rajput community at cinema theatres.
Lalu gets ready for fifth straight rail budget Having turned around the fortunes of Indian Railways - the world's largest railroad network under a single management - in the four previous rail budgets, Lalu Prasad prepares to present his fifth successive budget on Feb 26. There is ample evidence that passengers will be spared of fare hikes.
Venezuelan plane with 46 on board crashes
A Venezuelan airliner with 46 people on board crashed late Thursday in northern Venezuela, Union Radio reported citing civil defence regional chief Gerardo Rojas. Relatives of passengers gesture as they arrive at the the desk of Venezuelan Santa Barbara airlines at the Simon Bolivar airport, in Maiquetia, near Caracas.
The national bird peacock at the Mughal Garden inside the premises of Rashtrapati Bahwan in New Delhi . PTI
Great minds suffered alike
Both Einstein and Newton displayed signs of autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome, which were the same as those associated with creative genius.
One rule for some, another for us...On Wednesday, I saw policemen travelling on the road on a two-wheeler without a helmet. The helmet rule, apparently applies only to some of us. However, I have captured the picture on my mobile. Photo sent by Prashanth N S
Australian batsman Michael Hussey beats home the throw to Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara. Right: Sri Lankan bowler Farveez Maharoof (C) and captain Mahela Jayawardene (R) after dismissing Australian batsman Andrew Symonds. Lanka lose, Aussies confirm final berth
The result of the rain-affected game dealt a huge blow to Sri Lanka's quest for a berth in the best-of-three finals as they now need to win their remaining two matches to have a chance. SCORE-BOARD
Australia tour has been a great learning curve: Uthappa
Uthappa said he had grown as a cricketer by playing the world's best team in their own backyard and would return home a better player. "When I go back, I know I will be returning as a better cricketer...This tour would be the most defining tour for most of us," Uthappa said.
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE: AN UPDATE
CA tells Symonds no IPL if opts out of Pak tour
a CA spokesman has told Symonds that if he opts out of Pakistan tour, he would be in breach of his contract with the board and would not be allowed to play in the IPL, a view shared by skipper Ricky Ponting. Ponting blames ICC for IPL revolution "The amount of money being bandied around here and the amount of money and power the Indian board, the BCCI, has, who knows how cricket administration worldwide is going to pan out," Ponting said. IPL will not affect international schedule: ICC
''A long discussion of several issues relating to the IPL took place,'' Speed was quoted as saying by the 'Asian Age'. ''The members were pleased to receive very clear and unconditional commitment from the BCCI that international matches would be given absolute priority...'' Ganguly unhappy with icon status
''It proved to be a disadvantage for both, the icon player and his team. In fact, more for the team because they would have had more cash to spend in buying players instead of spending 15 per cent more on the icon player,'' Ganguly said. Steve Rixon joins ICL: report
"I've agreed to sign on for as long as they want me and I'm comfortable with the financial arrangement," the former New Zealand coach was quoted as saying by 'The Australian'.
Cricketers have become commodities, rues Prasanna
"Cricket is not going to change, but the unfortunate side is that cricketers have become commodities ... just commodities. If I look at you like some sort of vegetable, is it good for you?" he asked.
David Hussey 'embarrassed' to know his high bid price
"It was indescribable. I got told and then sat and said 'Are you taking the mickey out of me?' They said it was genuine... It's very flattering," Hussey said.
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Widely respected PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim is emerging as the frontrunner for the Prime Minister's post in the new coalition government in Pakistan as the two main opposition parties on Friday worked for a power sharing formula. 
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people on board crashed late Thursday in northern Venezuela, Union Radio reported citing civil defence regional chief Gerardo Rojas.
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
Australia tour has been a great learning curve: Uthappa
CA tells Symonds no IPL if opts out of Pak tour
very clear and unconditional commitment from the BCCI that international matches would be given absolute priority...'' 
fact, more for the team because they would have had more cash to spend in buying players instead of spending 15 per cent more on the icon player,'' Ganguly said. 
Cricketers have become commodities, rues Prasanna
David Hussey 'embarrassed' to know his high bid price
