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Erasmus' spin and other tricks leave India bemused

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The Namibia T20 World Cup game was seen as a dress rehearsal for Sunday's high-profile clash against Pakistan, and the unfancied African side seemed to make a friendly gesture by... Read More


UP unveils first excise export policy, eyes spirited presence in int'l mkt

Lucknow, Feb. 14 -- Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) is much sought after when it comes to consumption across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, the state that has the highest excise revenue. Now,... Read More


Masked gang loots cash, jewellery worth Rs.35-40L, assaults elderly woman

Meerut, Feb. 14 -- Four masked criminals stormed a house in Sondat village in Meerut district late at night, looted cash and valuables worth lakhs of rupees, and assaulted an elderly woman before flee... Read More


Displeased speaker tosses headphones,adjourns assembly for 10 minutes

LUCKNOW, Feb. 14 -- The Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly was adjourned briefly on Friday, the fifth day of the budget session, as speaker Satish Mahana was displeased over the House witnessing an up... Read More


More static magistrates to be deployed at 18 sensitive centres

Agra, Feb. 14 -- Extra static magistrates will be deployed at 18 highly sensitive examination centres identified in Agra district for UP Board exams which are to begin from February 18. Having 154 exa... Read More


joint director suspended over 'irregularities' in Abhyudaya scheme recruitment; probe ordered

LUCKNOW, Feb. 14 -- The social welfare department on Friday suspended Sunil Kumar Bisen, joint director of the department following serious irregularities in the selection process for course coordinat... Read More


Taj Mahotsav to be held at new venue, away from Shilpgram

AGRA, Feb. 14 -- Taj Mahotsav, the 10-day festival of art, craft and culture in the city of the Taj, will be held away from Shilpgram for the first time from February 18 to 27. The new venue at Tata G... Read More


Parlour and street in Bangladesh

India, Feb. 14 -- Bangladesh held popular elections on Thursday, a few months short of two years after the student-led uprising that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government. Crowd politics has often playe... Read More


Red, green androyal gray

India, Feb. 14 -- For the most part, cheating on a partner has been easy to spot. Miley Cyrus sang, "You smell like perfume that I didn't purchase" on Muddy Feet. Shaggy's It Wasn't Me, 26 years on, l... Read More


Lend me your years

India, Feb. 14 -- The kids are all right. They might just be a little too all right. While most grown-ups spent their 20s and 30s thinking they're invincible (and focused on health only after their fi... Read More