2G note: Chidambaram says Pranab, PM both called him; PM denies rift in govt
Amidst reports that he had offered to quit as Home Minister, P Chidambaram has said that he has “assured the Prime Minister” that he will […]
Month: September 2011
Big 12, Beebe reach agreement to part ways
Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe is out after the conference nearly collapsed for the second time in just over a year.
Manny to seek reinstatement, would serve ban
Manny Ramirez says he will request to be reactivated in the MLB, and he will serve his 100-game suspension.
Cards’ wild-card hopes hurt after collapse in 9th
The St. Louis Cardinals blew a four-run lead in the ninth inning and hurt their wild-card hopes when shortstop Rafael Furcal misplayed a potential double-play […]
England v Romania: Teams
England know they will have to put in a decent performance against Romania if they are to silence their critics.
Contepomi boost for Pumas
Argentina have been buoyed by news captain Felipe Contepomi will return for their crucial Pool B clash with Scotland on Sunday.
Dragns snap up Chavhanga
Newport Gwent Dragons have signed speedy South Africa winger Tonderai Chavhanga.
Fed announces $400-billion boost; Wall Street ends in red
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will shuffle $400 billion of its portfolio to try to drive down long-term interest rates and get the economy […]
The end of the world: R.E.M. call it quits
The alternative rock group that shook up the music world with its experimental, edgy sound announced that it has “decided to call it a day […]
Sikkim quake: Death toll rises; losses estimated at Rs 1 lakh crore
Four days after a devastating earthquake measuring a forceful 6.8 on the Richter scale struck large parts of north east India, rescue and relief teams […]