Skipper MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai for a week long training camp with the Super Kings ahead of the third season of the Indian Premier League, which starts on Friday.

The Chennai Super Kings were runners-up in the inaugural season (2008) and were semi-finalists last year in South Africa.

Chennai, who have one of the strongest teams in the IPL, have strengthened their line-up further by acquiring former South African all-rounder Justin Kemp.

“When our main bowlers have an off-day, we have strong options to use others as bowlers and Kemp …

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said on Monday that he was still receiving congratulatory messages for becoming first batsman in the history of One-day cricket to score a double hundred and he was enjoying the good time.

“It has taken many years for a batsman to get a double-hundred (in ODIs). I am still getting great feedback. It feels terrific,” he said on the sidelines of a function here.
Asked when his fans would get to see a triple century from him in Test cricket, the master blaster said, “whenever it comes. It …

She doesn’t talk much.” To this, Lara says, “Yes I don’t talk much when I’m on the sets. You need to be serious about your work. I’m focussed about what I want to do, so I do that and leave.” But she doesn’t agree to the image that she’s not very friendly.

Watch me when I’m with my friends and you’ll agree that I’m fun-loving,” she said and adds, “About Akshay saying that I don’t talk much, well, with him around, who really gets a chance to talk. He does all …

The BSE Sensex was trading flat in early trade on Tuesday, amid subdued Asian markets, while Tata Motors fell more than 5 per cent in large block deals.
At 9 a.m., the 30-share BSE index was up 0.03 per cent at 17,108.23 points, with 18 components advancing, after starting lower.

Tata Motors was down 4.2 per cent at 763.25 rupees after falling as low as 750. Sources had said on Monday German carmaker Daimler was selling its 5.34 per cent stake in India’s top vehicle maker for up to $429 million.
The 50-share NSE index …

As the country debates the women’s reservation bill, data on parliaments across the world show that India, the largest democracy, lags much behind other countries including its neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh when it comes to participation of the fair sex in politics.

With only 10.8 per cent of women representation in the Lok Sabha and 9.0 per cent in the Rajya Sabha, India ranks 99 in the world, according to the comparative data by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, an international organisation that works for promoting democracy, peace and co-operation among …

As the country debates the women’s reservation bill, data on parliaments across the world show that India, the largest democracy, lags much behind other countries including its neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh when it comes to participation of the fair sex in politics.

With only 10.8 per cent of women representation in the Lok Sabha and 9.0 per cent in the Rajya Sabha, India ranks 99 in the world, according to the comparative data by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, an international organisation that works for promoting democracy, peace and co-operation among …

The government is concerned that some umbrella organizations of the LTTE are still trying to trace their leader LTTE Chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and the matter has been discussed with India, the government said.

Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama conveyed these concerns at a meeting held with Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao today.

Minister Bogollagama also informed Rao that Sri Lanka would continue to be vigilant and engage in countering measures against terrorism to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.

“We discussed terrorism and the continuous need for us to be vigilant …

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Pepsico’s India-born CEO Indra Nooyi and ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar figure in CNN’s list of eight of Asia’s top power women.
Taking a “look at the key women who are shaping Asia’s political and economic landscape” on the occasion of 100th International Women’s Day, the CNN’s list is headed by China’s “Paper Queen” Zhang Yin.
Indra Nooyi, in the second place, “lords over some 185,000 corporate minions in close to 200 countries”, notes CNN. “Nooyi’s hard-as-nails leadership and her sense of fun (one-time lead guitarist …

Led by Adam Gilchirst, the Deccan Chargers surprised many in the second edition of the Indian Premier League in South Africa last year. Despite finishing at the bottom of the league in the inaugural edition, Chargers launched their second campaign with a bang before going on to win the tournament.

Gilchrist took over from VVS Laxman and the results showed. The Australian will continue to lead the team in the third season which begins on March 12.

In Gilchrist and Herschelle Gibbs, Deccan Chargers have one of the most aggressive opening pairs world cricket could put together.

The change in Deccan’s fortunes was …

The Army and Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a haul of weapons in the North and East during search and clear operations Saturday. The troops continuing the search and clear operations in Mullaitivu, Kumulamunai, Iranamadu, Kanchilamadu, Killinochchi, Paranthan, Palai, and Adampan recovered four anti personnel mines, 17, 60mm mortar bombs, five 81 mm mortar bombs, seven unidentified bombs, eight hand grenades, 11 claymore mines, one booby trap and 11, 120 mm mortar bombs, an Army official said.

Troops seized one 60 mm mortar bomb, two 60 mm mortar fuses, 48 explosive devices and four hand grenades in Puthukuduiruppu and one …