Sensex rises 864 points after US rate cut
The stock markets today rebounded 5.17 percent, snapping seven days of losses and added 864 points, the third biggest gain in a single day, thanks to a surprise rate cut by 75 basis points by the US Federal Reserve. The BSE barometer had lost 4,097.51 points or 19.67 per cent... The smiles are back... Yashwant Sinha demands inquiry into market fall
Infy fines CEO for violating company rules
Software major Infosys Technologies Ltd has imposed a fine on its CEO and Managing Director S Gopalakrishnan for not reporting within the stipulated time, a change in his shareholding.
No 'Left' turn on nuke deal, says CPI
As India's negotiation with IAEA is in its concluding stage, the CPI said the Left parties are determined not to allow the government to go ahead with the Indo-US civil nuclear deal.
Its time for 'poll promises' in Karnataka
Amid an element of uncertainty over whether Karnataka will go polls by this May end or a few months later, the BJP has already started showering promises to woo the electorate.
BIRD FLU SPREADS
Almost half of West Bengal now affected
The number of bird flu affected districts in the state has come to nine, with Cooch Behar and Hoogly declared bird flue hit on Wednesday...
Pakistan situation complicated, says Rice
"The situation in Pakistan's obviously complicated. But our strong view is that we have to have a long-term consistent, predictable relationship with Pakistan, not with any one person, but with the institutions of Pakistan," Rice said.
Militants detonate 17 bombs in the iron wall
By Michael Jansen
Masked gunmen detonated as many as 17 bombs early in the morning, bringing down two-thirds of the wall which Israel has built along the Gaza frontier...
Don't drink and drive: Schumi to tell Indians Speedsters, tune in! There is a message from none other than seven-time Formula One racing champion Michael Schumacher for Indian drivers who like one for the road.
Hollywood star Heath Ledger found dead
One of Hollywood's bright young stars Heath Ledger,28, was found dead at a Manhattan apartment. There was no obvious indication of suicide, police said .
Corus chess: Anand draws with Gelfand
The Indian ace did not have any trouble in holding Gelfand with black, but in a major turnaround, Hungarian Peter Leko defeated overnight sole leader Magnus Carlsen of Norway to leave the field wide open.
Irfan Pathan laughs with Anil Kumble during training at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. The fourth Test match between India and Australia begins on Thursday. AP
3-D Rajini to get new mannerisms in Sultan
An animated version of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is set to wow fans in a 3-D film that features him in the role of an armour-clad warrior -- with a whole new set of his trademark mannerisms.
India's dilemma: Winning combo or to bring in Harbhajan
The selection dilemma confronting the visitors in their bid to level the series 2-2 is whether to bring back seasoned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on an Adelaide track expected to help the slow bowlers on the last two days. Kumble urges axed seniors to focus on deciding Test
Those not selected would be disappointed but they have played enough cricket to understand, why this (Test) is important for Indian cricket and to stay in the series, he said. Ganguly unperturbed by ODI exclusion "I haven't given things a thought beyond this Test. It's an important match and I've got to stay focused. I'll think of the future once it gets over," Ganguly told the 'Herald Sun' newspaper today.
Too early to call Aussies a declining force: Ponting
"I think one loss is probably a little bit early to be calling that this team is on the slide. We have had it before. We had it before the World Cup, eight or 12 months ago now, we went through the World Cup undefeated," Ponting said. Ponting has surpassed Waugh as captain: Chappell
"Whereas Waugh ran out of attacking ideas quickly in those situations, Ponting works feverishly to dismiss opponents rather than waiting for them to make a mistake," he was quoted as saying...
RIGHT: Australia's Mitchell Johnson (L), Andrew Symonds (C) and Michael Hussey (R) play a warm up game on Wednesday. Australia's Mathew Hayden visualises as he sits on the Adelaide Oval Stadium pitch.
Lee bats for Tait ahead of Test "If Shaun Tait or Brad Hogg gets the nod, that is not my call, but it is always good when Shaun is in the side," Brett Lee told the 'Herald Sun' today. England swing bowlers better: Hussey
"I didn't play in the Ashes Test series when we lost in 2005, but that England bowling unit seemed to bowl very well as a group," Hussey said. "...They seemed like the best bowling I have seen in Test cricket for a long time outside the Australian team.
I know the rules, I would never overstep: Sreesanth
"Sreesanth will always remain Sreesanth. I love the game and play it with passion. I would always follow my heart. But having said that, I know the rules of the game and I would never overstep. I would never do something that can affect the spirit of the game," he said. T A Sekar happy with remodelled Irfan
Sekar is elated that working on Pathan's action was not a waste of time. "He came to the academy seeking to correct some areas. We worked on his basics and made a few technical changes and now back on track," former pacer-turned-coach Sekar said. India's Irfan Pathan (L) with Rudra Pratap Singh during training.
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
the third biggest gain in a single day, thanks to a surprise rate cut by 75 basis points by the US Federal Reserve. The BSE barometer had lost 4,097.51 points or 19.67 per cent...
The smiles are back...
Hillary Clinton blames Bush for economic slump
Hollywood star Heath Ledger found dead
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
the slow bowlers on the last two days. 
of attacking ideas quickly in those situations, Ponting works feverishly to dismiss opponents rather than waiting for them to make a mistake," he was quoted as saying... 
"If Shaun Tait or Brad Hogg gets the nod, that is not my call, but it is always good when Shaun is in the side," Brett Lee told the 'Herald Sun' today.
passion. I would always follow my heart. But having said that, I know the rules of the game and I would never overstep. I would never do something that can affect the spirit of the game," he said. 
