India allow Bangladesh to wriggle out of tight situation Bangladesh, who were staring at follow-on at tea with their innings tottering at 160 for 8, managed to extricate themselves from the tight situation, thanks to a blistering knock of 79 from late order bat Mashrafe Mortaza.
Hyderabad blasts: One held in Jharkhand One Sajid Mian, who sells mobile SIM cards at Jamtara in Jharkhand was detained by Kolkata Police on Saturday for interrogation.
Four cops sentenced to 6 years' RI A special TADA court in Mumbai has sentenced four former police constables to six years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 each for allowing the safe passage to a truck laden with arms and ammunition prior to 1993 serial blasts.
HC turns down Mallya's plea Mallya pleaded for quashing of criminal proceedings against him for alleged "wilful" disobedience of summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate seven years ago.
Rain frustrates England and West Indies West Indies had moved on to 42 without loss in their second innings, needing a further 359 to reach their victory target of 401, but consistent rain meant that only eight overs were bowled before lunch on Monday's fifth and final day.
Sonia Gandhi offering floral tributes to her late husband and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at his memorial in New Delhi on his 16th death anniversary on Monday. PTI
The term of A P J Abdul Kalam is coming to an end. Should India go in for a woman President? If so, who should be the first woman President?
Most of Deccan Herald readers are of the opinion that the idea of ‘Woman as President’ is as exciting as old wine in a new bottle. While some feel that the time is ripe, most are unanimous in their opinion that only a non-political nominee would fit the bill for the highest office in the country.
