India

Jayasuriya and Tharanga produced the most spectacular opening partnership to complete a 5-0 series whitewash.

Central Vigilance Commission has been rapped for its "lackadaisical" implementation of the Right to Information Act.

The German's Brazilian team mate Felipe Massa was second quickest while Alonso, yet to finish a US Grand Prix, was fifth.

Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo, the hero when his side beat England in the Euro 2004, was again the difference.

Congress member and MP Sachin Pilot says the party is transforming itself and introducing new faces into the party.

Nadal can bring the curtain down on Agassi's Wimbledon career when they battle for a place in the fourth round.

Los Angeles prosecutors charged "hot yoga" guru Bikram Choudhury with operating a yoga studio without a permit.

In a surprise substitution Pekerman brought off Juan Roman Riquelme and sent on defensive midfielder Esteban Cambiasso.

Germany 2006 is turning out to be a battle of the favourites with six teams in the last eight being former champions.

The Senate on Thursday night endorsed the Indo-US Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act by a 16-2 vote.

India and West Indies go into the fourth Test with the series deadlocked after three disappointing draws.

A few dozen Guantanamo prisoners were rewarded with a chance to watch three World Cup soccer matches.

The last two weeks of soccer had agony and ecstasy. And amidst it were the goals - memorable and few forgettable.

A priest in Kolkata solemnised a wedding over the mobile phone after the weather gods decided to play spoilsport.

Emerging as world leader in green house gases reduction, India has earned more than Rs 10,000 crore through carbon credits.

Relying on players past their prime but still talented, France waited for their chances and downed Spain with late goals.