Two-day bank strike deferred: UFBU UFBU convener and All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) General Secretary Ch Venkatachalam said the talks with the IBA by the unions would start from March 3 over resolving their long pending demands.
Gag order against Raj upheld The Sessions Court today upheld the police's gag order against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray prohibiting him from holding rallies and addressing media.
Paramilitary forces may be called to deal with strike: MIAL Over 14,000 employees are demanding the authorities to settle the long pending issues, which include transfer of employees and arbitrary decision of closing down the Hyderabad and the Bangalore airports in view of opening New Greenfield airports at Shamsabad (Hyderabad) and Devanhalli (Bangalore).
Raul Castro elected Cuban President In a historic milestone, Raul Castro succeeded his brother Fidel Castro as the president of Cuba in a power shift expected to keep Havana firmly on its communist path, officials said.
Doctors reverse decision, demand assurances in writing
''The doctors elected a new set of leaders this morning. The new leaders have decided not to resume work till they receive the assurances in writing," said S Rajanna, Resident Medical Officer (RMO), Bowring hospital.
PML-N wants lifting of ban on a third term as PM for Sharif Before cooperating with the PPP, the PML-N will seek a guarantee that after coming to power, the PPP-led government will withdraw the amendment to the constitution that bars a third prime ministerial term, sources said.
Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor (R) presents the reins of a horse to visiting Bangladesh Army Chief, General Moeen U Ahmed during a function at south block in New Delhi on Monday. The two stallions and four mares presented as a token of friendship, will form a strong breeding germ-plasm for production of quality horses for the Bangladesh Army. PTI Photo
DAVIS CUP CONTROVERSY: Coach Nandan Bal mum on players' revolt
In an unprecedented revolt, Davis Cuppers ---- Mahesh Bhupathi, Prakash Amritraj, Rohan Bopanna and Karan Rastogi -- wrote a letter to AITA saying that they do not want to play under Paes because they have lost confidence in his leadership.
'No Country For Old Men' wins best movie
The film has bagged four Oscars including best film, best actor in a supporting role for Javier Bardem, best writing, screenplay and best director awards. Winners for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Joel (R) and Ethan Coen for "No Country For Old Men" accept their awards during the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. AFP Marion Cotillard wins best actress
Marion played legendary French singer Edith Piaf, who rose to international fame from her beginnings on the streets of Paris. Daniel Day Lewis bags best actor
British actor Daniel Day Lewis bagged the best actor Oscar for playing a struggling silver miner in 'There Will Be Blood'.
(L-R) Winners for Best Actor ("There Will Be Blood") Daniel Day-Lewis, for Best Supporting Actress ("Michael Clayton") Tilda Swinton, for Best Actress ("La Vie En Rose") Marion Cotillard and for Best Supporting Actor ("No Country For Old Men") Javier Bardem pose with the trophy. AFP
CRICKET CAPSULE
Dhoni's gloves ruled illegal by ICC
"After I raised my concern in the India dressing room, Dhoni immediately changed his gloves on the advice of the India team management which was a reasonable thing to do," Crowe said. Healy softens after criticising Dhoni Indian wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his webbed gloves. India files written complaint about being "provoked"
"We accept the match referee's decision for Ishant to have transgressed the Level 1.6 ICC Code of Conduct," Indian team manager Vimal Soni said, adding "we also wanted him to have a look at the provocation which Australians have been repeatedly providing in the series." Ishant Sharma gesturing during the Tri-Series cricket match against Australia. Ishant fined 15 per cent of match fee
The Delhi speedster, who has seized the imagination of cricket fans, was charged under ICC Code of Conduct 1.6 rule violation which pertains to showing disrespect to opposition player or team on the field. ICC fines Australia for slow over-rate Marlon Samuels suspended from bowling
Although only his fast deliveries were reported as suspect, the ICC process required his action generally, including the fast delivery, to be analysed.
Is commercialisation of cricket through the Indian Premier League good or bad? Deccan Herald had invited its readers’ opinion on the issue. Almost all our readers opined that commercialisation of cricket would have negative effect on the game as money would dominate the true spirit and patriotism of players.
The responsibility of players will be measured in terms of their bid amount. Some readers even termed IPL bidding as slave trade.
In a historic milestone, Raul Castro succeeded his brother Fidel Castro as the president of Cuba in a power shift expected to keep Havana firmly on its communist path, officials said.
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
India files written complaint about being "provoked"
imagination of cricket fans, was charged under ICC Code of Conduct 1.6 rule violation which pertains to showing disrespect to opposition player or team on the field.
