Shimla: In swift action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the Himachal Pradesh government on Friday took back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to him in 2010 by the then BJP government for setting up his Patanjali Yogpeeth's branch, an official said.
Shimla: In swift action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the Himachal Pradesh government on Friday took back possession of a chunk of prime land allotted to him in 2010 by the then BJP government for setting up his Patanjali Yogpeeth's branch, an official said.
Shillong: Meghalaya government has pressed 100 public transport vehicles into service in Khasi-Jaintia Hills to enable voters to reach their polling booths in view of the 36-hour bandh called by a militant outfit ahead of the state elections on Saturday.
Shillong: Meghalaya government has pressed 100 public transport vehicles into service in Khasi-Jaintia Hills to enable voters to reach their polling booths in view of the 36-hour bandh called by a militant outfit ahead of the state elections on Saturday.
Washington: As Hyderabad was hit by twin blasts on Thursday, India's top diplomat Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai was in the US outlining terrorism as a significant security challenge. Mathai said that India could face an increased terror threat from Afghanistan in the years ahead. Mathai said that terror is a common challenge and that India-US together in fight.
Washington: As Hyderabad was hit by twin blasts on Thursday, India's top diplomat Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai was in the US outlining terrorism as a significant security challenge. Mathai said that India could face an increased terror threat from Afghanistan in the years ahead. Mathai said that terror is a common challenge and that India-US together in fight.
LUCKNOW: A high alert was sounded across Uttar Pradesh, especially at the Mahakumbh, following the serial blasts in Hyderabad on Thursday evening. Frisking was also stepped up in the Kumbh area. Television was reporting late in the evening that a high alert has been issued across all major cities in India.
LUCKNOW: A high alert was sounded across Uttar Pradesh, especially at the Mahakumbh, following the serial blasts in Hyderabad on Thursday evening. Frisking was also stepped up in the Kumbh area. Television was reporting late in the evening that a high alert has been issued across all major cities in India.
DHAKA: Bangladesh has launched a crackdown on Internet sites for "hurting religious feelings" in the majority Muslim nation amid protests by Islamic groups against bloggers seen as anti-Islamic, officials said on Thursday.
Giasuddin Ahmed, vice chairman of the country's telecommunications regulator, told AFP at least two websites had been blocked. Authorities had also removed 10 blog posts for "spreading hatred, provoking social disorder and hurting religious feelings of the people".
DHAKA: Bangladesh has launched a crackdown on Internet sites for "hurting religious feelings" in the majority Muslim nation amid protests by Islamic groups against bloggers seen as anti-Islamic, officials said on Thursday.
Giasuddin Ahmed, vice chairman of the country's telecommunications regulator, told AFP at least two websites had been blocked. Authorities had also removed 10 blog posts for "spreading hatred, provoking social disorder and hurting religious feelings of the people".
BANGALORE: Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning former captain Arjuna Ranatunga feels Test cricket would "die" if players like Sachin Tendulkar call it quits.
"If players like him (Tendulkar) don't play the longer version of the game, Test cricket will die. I pray to God he continues to play Test cricket. I was very happy to know he has retried from ODIs. For me Test is education and the shorter versions are entertainment," Ranatunga said.
BANGALORE: Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning former captain Arjuna Ranatunga feels Test cricket would "die" if players like Sachin Tendulkar call it quits.
"If players like him (Tendulkar) don't play the longer version of the game, Test cricket will die. I pray to God he continues to play Test cricket. I was very happy to know he has retried from ODIs. For me Test is education and the shorter versions are entertainment," Ranatunga said.
NEW DELHI: Off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finally provided India first breakthrough as he got rid of Australian opener Ed Cowan in the opening Test of the four-match series at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
NEW DELHI: Off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finally provided India first breakthrough as he got rid of Australian opener Ed Cowan in the opening Test of the four-match series at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
Right from the days of Ray Lindwall to the 70s when Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson terrorised opposition batsmen, and the 80s ( Craig McDermott) and the 90s (Glenn McGrath & Brett Lee), Australia have always boasted of at least one world-class fast bowler in their bowling ranks.
Right from the days of Ray Lindwall to the 70s when Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson terrorised opposition batsmen, and the 80s ( Craig McDermott) and the 90s (Glenn McGrath & Brett Lee), Australia have always boasted of at least one world-class fast bowler in their bowling ranks.
Mumbai: Indian travellers consider Wi-Fi, free breakfast and beverages as important amenities while looking for hotel accommodation, be it during leisure or business travel, according to a recent survey. "Among Indian travellers, 26 per cent consider Wi-Fi as an important amenity while looking for hotel accommodation during leisure travel. The demand for free Wi-Fi doubles to 55 per cent for business travellers," according to a Hotels.com survey.
Mumbai: Indian travellers consider Wi-Fi, free breakfast and beverages as important amenities while looking for hotel accommodation, be it during leisure or business travel, according to a recent survey. "Among Indian travellers, 26 per cent consider Wi-Fi as an important amenity while looking for hotel accommodation during leisure travel. The demand for free Wi-Fi doubles to 55 per cent for business travellers," according to a Hotels.com survey.
