Match was evenly poised: Johan Botha

"It was evenly poised. Gauti and Robin started well but our guys also batted well on an excellent strip and I think going the way they did and getting 220 was excellent," South Africa skipper Johan Botha said after the match. "They were batting well, they played a few shots and it was going their way but still there was scoring around nine runs per over and we thought if we can string a few overs at eight or seven runs, I mean it is still plenty to get in 10 overs, we were still feeling comfortable," he added. "The whole motive of the match...

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Looking forward to do well for my team: Shikhar Dhawan

Young and talented batsmen Shikhar Dhawan of Deccan Chargers is aiming to put their best in the IPL 5 starting from April 4, 2012. "The competition would be tough. Players come from all over the world. It is a big tournament for everyone. I am looking forward to do well for my team and score big," Shikhar Dhawan said on the sidelines of a promotional event.  "All the teams have got really good players. It's about which team clicks and who plays the best cricket on a particular day. That would be the best team," he said. "My domestic...

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Sunny Leone in JISM 2: First Look

Jism 2, the debut movie of Sunny Leone in Bollywood will go on floors soon and the movie gets the attention of the media and people from the day of announcement. She is working very hard and learn Hindi also. "hehe just shot this picture and its one of the looks for @jism2. hope i dont get in trouble for showing you this to you!! hehhe" (sic), tweeted by excited Sunny Leone on Twitter. "Sitting at the @Jism2 office learning my lines and hanging...

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Stock Market on March 30, 2012

BSE gains 345.59 (2.03%) and close on 17,404.20 NSE gains 116.70 (2.25%) and close on 5,295...

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Center do not interfere in the federal structure: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the Centre should not interfere in the country's federal structure and law and order management system of states in the name of fighting terrorism. "We want all terrorist movements to be stopped. But in the name of fighting terrorism, do not interfere in the federal structure or the law and order because it is a state subject. It is not nice to bulldoze the federal structure," Banerjee told a press conference here. She said although Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had said in Parliament...

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Stock Market on March 29, 2012

BSE falls 63.01 (0.37%) and close on 17,058.61 NSE falls 15.90 (0.31%) and close on 5,178....

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Vicky Donor: Theatrical Trailer

Vicky Donor, the first film produced by the actor Jhon Abraham and the debut movie of VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana on the big screen. Watch the Theatrical Trailer of the movie: ...

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Sachin Tendulkar will be available for entire IPL: Mumbai Indians

"I can categorically say Sachin Tendulkar (captain of Mumbai Indians) is available for the entire duration of the IPL. He has gone to London just for consultation (about his toe injury) and is scheduled to be back on March 31. There is no question of any surgery," the spokesperson of Mumbai Indians told.  "He will also be there for the opening ceremony (on April 2) at Chennai and for the opening encounter (on April 4 against defending champions...

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Stock Market on March 28, 2012

BSE falls 135.74 (0.79%) and close on 17,121.62 NSE falls 48.40 (0.92%) and close on 5,194....

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Stock Market on March 27, 2012

BSE gains 204.58 (1.20%) and close on 17,257.36 NSE gains 58.90 (1.14%) and close on 5,243...

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Dhoni going back to old look of Long Hair

A good news for all the fans of Indian skipper Mahendra Sigh Dhoni will back in his long hair look. "I'm growing my hair again. People said that I shaved my hair because of some 'mannat'. But actually I wanted a lean look with the summer approaching so I decided to go bald," Dhoni said.  "There used to be the old Rajdoot motorcyles in 'Hero'... I really liked the model. I still have about eight of them," he said on his passion about...

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Shootout At Wadala is my Vaastav: John Abraham

Shootout at Wadala is the upcoming movie of Jhon Abhraham, in which he will be seen as gangster Manya Surve and said that it will be his career defining film. "People ask me what is this film for you? I say that this film is my Vaastav(which had Sanjay Dutt in the lead role). On a serious note, it's a career defining film and it's something that I have taken very seriously," said Jhon in an event. Many stars in the movie Shootout At Wadala...

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Blood Money is like homecoming for me: Kunal Khemu

Actor Kunal Khemu is back with Bhatt camp in his upcoming movie 'Blood Money'. He started his career with the Bhatt camp in the movie 'Kalyug'. “I started off with films similar to Blood Money — intense, emotional dramas. But as is often the case, the industry and audience typecast me and I decided to break away. Hence, followed a spate of comedies,” informs Kunal, adding, “In a way, this film is like homecoming for me — working with the Bhatts,...

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Stock Market on March 26, 2012

BSE falls 308.96 (1.78%) and close on 17,052.78 NSE falls 93.95 (1.78%) and close on 5,184....

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Sunny Leone: Latest Photoshoot

Sunny Leone sizzles in her latest photo-shoot She recently came to India for the shooting of her Bollywood debut movie Jism 2. ...

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I don't think that I have changed my personality: Virat Kohli

"I have always had the self-belief to go forward. A lot of people criticised me for the way I used to be off the field. I did make a few mistakes but I don't think that I have changed my personality.", Indian vice captain Virat Kohli said. "I am still the same person at heart. It's all about making your own identity at what you are and not changing for what people want you to be,", he added. "You would rather become someone because who you...

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Ferrari Ki Sawaari: First Official Trailer out now

Vidhu Vinod Chopra is come again with his next, Ferrari Ki Sawaari. Sharman Joshi, Nilesh Divekar and Boman Irani is in the lead role in the movie. "I went as far as the cricket academy in Dehradun and Roger Binny's academy in Bangalore but somehow none of them matched up," the writer-producer reminisces. "The child, who is nine, was with his mother and when Raju's assistant approached her with the offer of a film role, she tagged him as a pest and asked him to stay away," Vinod said with a laugh. The film is scheduled to release on...

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Senior members of the Indian team know my worth: Suresh Raina

"Critics can say a lot of things but I know that I have tried to perform the role assigned to me with utmost sincerity. People can say whatever they like but the senior members of the Indian team know my worth and that is what is important for me," Raina told in an interview. "After the IPL is over, I will take a month's break and then start training again. In fact, I plan to go to Australia accompanied by current Chennai Super Kings physio Tom Simsek for an extensive fitness program. If possible, I might play a few club matches in order to...

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Virat is the next big thing in Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly

"He is the next big thing in Indian cricket. I've never seen a better one-day innings in my 22 years career. I hope he fills up the place of the champion Rahul Dravid at No 3," former skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Virat Kohli innings against Pakistan. "I had always said it was a matter of time. It's a colossal achievement. I congratulate Sachin. I only sent a text message." "I was 17 years old. I didn't play for the entire tour. I went with...

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Dynamic countries like China can be contained: Manmohan Singh

"Our aim is to have cooperative ties with both China and USA. It is not zero-sum game. I do not think that large and dynamic countries like China can be contained," Manmohan Singh told South Korean daily 'JoongAng Ilbo' ahead of his visit here. "China is our largest neighbour with which we share a long border. It is also our biggest trading partner in goods. With USA, our relations have been transformed in 2005. Three million people of Indian...

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Music has always been a passion: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra soon launch his debut album, for that she is working very hard. “Music has always been a passion but I wanted the right opportunity to venture into it. This deal with UMG-Desi Hits! is amazing. We are looking at dropping a single sometime in the middle of 2012,” said Priyanka. “I was really nervous the first few times I went into the recording booth to sing. But I’m really looking forward to sharing my music with the world.”,...

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Sachin continues, continues, continues and still continuing: Srikkanth

Slection committee Chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth paid his tribute to the legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday. "A classic example for thriving in imbalanced world is Sachin Tendulkar. In 1989, when I was the captain, he was just 16 years old making a debut in Pakistan against Pakistan. And there was Imran Khan, Wasim Akram. You call that a balanced world?", he said. "In his first match, he gets hit on his mouth, bleeds through his mouth....

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Agent Vinod already earns Rs. 30 crore

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor starer Agent Vinod got the mixed reviews from the critics. Opening of the movie is also not big but it may be a profitable venture for the producers as they only need to recover Rs. 30 crores. "The film has been made for Rs50 crores and 12 crores went for marketing totalling to 62 crores. Out of which we have already recovered 50% as music and satellite rights have been sold for around 30 crores," said producer...

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Watch: Mallika new item number "Laila"

Mallika Sherawat is back as Laila with a item dance in the movie Tezz. She did item numbers in the movies Bin Bulaye Baraati (Shalu), Thank You (Razia), Double Dhammal (Jalebi Bai) and Guru (Champa). The item number sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. “Laila O Laila will not be a Jalebi Bai or a Chikni Chameli, but a lot better,” said Acharya Tezz is scheduled to release on April 27, 2012. Watch the song here: ...

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Stock Market on March 23, 2012

BSE gains 165.27 (0.96%) and close on 17,361.74 NSE gains 49.75 (0.95%) and close on 5,278...

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The Lokpal Bill of the government is useless: Anna Hazare

"Today there was an all party meeting, but no decision was taken because of failure of parties to arrive at a consensus. Now we think, whether the government brings Lokpal or not, we will go to the people's Parliament," Anna Hazare said. "The Lokpal Bill of the government is useless. It will not end corruption. There is no point in bringing such a law," he said. ...

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Stock Market on March 22, 2012

BSE falls 405.24 (2.30%) and close on 17,196.47 NSE falls 136.50 (2.54%) and close on 5,228....

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Let Sachin only decide about retirement: Srikkanth

Chief cricket selector of India Kris Srikkanth said that let Sachin Tendulkar to decide about his retirement. "Let Sachin only decide about it," said Srikkanth. "Cricket is a game where sometime we lose and sometime we win. But seeing it in the right spirit of sports, we should not forget that it is the same team which brought World Cup a year back. But yes, we did have a lull after that for about six to eight months," said the former India...

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Fare hike rolled back by Mukul Roy

Newly appointed Railways minister Mukul Roy rollback the price hike that was declared by Dinesh Trivedi in the railway budget. "Fare hike in sleeper class, AC chaircar and AC three tier is huge drain on masses and middle class," Roy told in Lok Sabha during his reply on a debate the budget....

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The rest period is over: Virender Sehwag

"The rest period is over and I am set to train, and play in the IPL," Virender Sehwag said. "I missed being in the dressing room when Tendulkar scored that 100thcentury.", he said on Sachin's 100th ton. "I will continue to play as long as I am enjoying the game, contributing to the team, winning games for my country. Nobody can force a player to retire," he said on asking about Rahul Dravid retirement. "It's not like a job, government...

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Stock Market on March 21, 2012

BSE gains 285.53 (1.65%) and close on 17,601.71 NSE gains 90.10 (1.71%) and close on 5,364...

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Virat Kohli is a brilliant player: Sachin Tendulkar

"He is a brilliant player. We all know how well he has done and all I can say is that don't put pressure on him, let him play," said Sachin Tendulkar on the Virat Kohli match winning inning of 183 runs in 148 balls on Sunday against Pakistan. "Rohit also batted very well. He showed a lot of composure. The way he built the partnership with Virat in the Pakistan game was very important for us," he said on Rohit Sharma's inning of 68 runs against...

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Kahaani collections better than The Dirty Picture in overseas

Vidya Balan again rocks with Kahaani after The Dirty Picture. Kahaani gets more success in overseas than The Dirty Picture. "Kahaani has emerged a surprise success in Overseas. The film has managed rock-steady figures in its second weekend [at places, better than opening weekend], taking the 10-day total to Rs 8 cr from seven markets [U.K., U.S.A., U.A.E., Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Pakistan]. Viacom18's strategy has yielded good...

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PM statement has caused anguish and unease for us: Sharad Pawar

"There is not even a single instance where we (NCP) have caused any hindrance (for the government). Making such a sweeping statement has caused anguish and unease for us." "I am the NCP chief. We have 15 MPs in Parliament. We have been working with this PM and the government for the last 7-8 years," NCP chief and Union minister Sharad Pawar said on Tuesday. "We maintain coalition dharma. We don't have any other grouse against the UPA government. It is limited only to the PM's statement. If he has issues with any (ally) party, the PM has...

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Stock Market on March 20, 2012

BSE gains 42.81 (0.25%) and close on 17,316.18 NSE gains 17.80 (0.34%) and close on 5,274...

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Bittoo Boss is not like Band Baaja Baaraat: Pulkit Samrat

Bittoo Boss is looking like hit movie Band Baaja Baaraat of Yash Raj banner. Pulkit Samrat, leading actor of the upcoming movie refuses it similarities with "Band Baaja Baaraat". "The comparison between two films are inevitable as both are based on weddings and Punjabi more so. The films have Punjabi flavour, colour to it. People will be reminded of Band Baaja Baaraat but I don't care if its like BBB. Ranveer was brilliant in it and I hope people...

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Poonam Pandey gifts a pic to Virat Kohli

For the fine performance of Virat Kohli in the match against Pakistan yesterday, Poonam Pandey gifts a racy pic to him on twitter. "NewPic wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww whattta matchmuwaaaaah luv u virattttt.", she tweeted with the pic. Other related tweets: Poonam Pandey (@iPoonampandey): Very well played Kohli! massive applauds to your spirit! You done us proud today and we will always remember this special innings. Poonam Pandey (@iPoonampandey):...

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Pranab hints at hike in diesel, LPG prices after budget session

After the budget session petrol and LPG prices may be increased. "... After the Budget session of Parliament is over, I shall discuss with various state governments, chief ministers, leaders of political parties and try to work out an overall mechanism through which we will be to deal some of the very crucial issues for which the collective support of all stakeholders are called for," Pranab Mukherjee told to reporters....

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Stock Market on March 19, 2012

BSE falls 192.83 (1.10%) and close on 17,273.37 NSE falls 60.85 (1.14%) and close on 5,257....

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If Biharis stop working, Delhi would come to an halt: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

"Biharis form 20 per cent of the population in Delhi. They contribute significantly to the city's economy. If they stop working for a day, Delhi would come to an halt. I am not saying they should stop work, but that is the potential of Biharis," Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said addressing a function to mark 100 years of formation of Bihar. "Biharis are not a burden, but an assest...Big farmers and entrepreneurs in Punjab are complaining...

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Amitabh Bachchan will play a part in IPL opening ceremony

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will take part in the opening ceremony for Indian Premier League season 5 (IPL 5) on April 3, 2012. "Asia Cup over soon and then IPL ...opening extravaganza in Chennai .. and yours truly a small part of it ...nervous as hell. April 3 is the day for the opening, preparing for it already...getting back into the grind," he tweeted on twitter. "And yes the show will be on Sony...meeting all the Captains and...

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Virat Kohli ton leads India to win against Pakistan

Virat Kohli produced a blistering 183 off 148 balls as India notched up their highest run chase ever to register an incredible six-wicket victory over arch rivals Pakistan and keep themselves afloat in the Asia Cup cricket tournament on Sunday. Chasing Pakistan's stiff 329 for six, the Indians rode on Kohli's breath-taking heroics to pull off a sensational victory with 13 balls to spare in a high-voltage contest at the jam-packed Sher-e-Bangla...

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Yuvraj Singh discharged from hospital

Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh discharged from hospital on Sunday. "3rd chemo cycles over, back from hospital n I am free. Road to recovery starts now. Can't wait to be back home," Yuvraj tweeted on micro blogging site twitter. "Thank you 4 all ur love n wishes from the bottom of my heart I'm sure they have worked well with the doctors therapy," Yuvraj said. "Overwhelmed and full of emotions Tendulkar take a bow What he has achieved...

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Entrepreneurs gear up to cash in on India-Pakistan match

With less than 24 hours remaining for Asia Cup's marquee match between Pakistan and India, entrepreneurs are gearing up to cash in on the huge interest surrounding the match. Most of the private clubs, gymkhanas, restaurant owners and public parks have announced they would be screening the match on the big screen to lure the customers. "We are playing against India for the first time since the World Cup semi-final and obviously there is tremendous interest in it especially after Bangladesh upset India," the manager of a private club said. "We...

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It was pretty useless electoral calculations: Rushdie

In India two months after being forced to skip Jaipur Literary Festival, controversial author Salman Rushdie today hit out a Congress, suggesting that his presence there was blocked because of "useless electoral calculations" and told Rahul Gandhi that "it did not work". The renowed author, who has been castigated by fundamentalist Muslim groups for his book 'The Satanic Verses', said blocking his presence in Jaipur "led the Congress party down the road" in Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. "What happened there is not Deobandi bigotry... It...

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Jannat 2 - Emraan Hashmi: First Look

The sequel of the Jannat will ready to launch soon and the first look of the Emraan Hashmi in Jannat 2 released out. “It’s going to be one of the most talked about films of 2012 with superlative performances and a hit music score,” said Emraan Hashmi. “At heart, it’s an old school romance revolving around a small-town guy who comes to the big city looking for a piece of heaven, falls in love with a girl (former Miss India International Esha...

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It's selfish to say one should retire when on top: Sachin Tendulkar

"My belief is that if I feel I can contribute, I am mentally there where I feel I am bringing value to the team then I should be playing. It's a very selfish thought that when you are at the top you should retire," Tendulkar told 'Times Now'.  "When you are at the top, you should serve the nation. When I feel I am not in a frame of mind to contribute to nation, that's when I should retire not when somebody says. That's a selfish statement that one should retire on top," he explained. "(There is) more of a relief because my 99th hundred...

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Bollywood congratulates Sachin Tendulkar on 100th Ton

Sachin Tendulkar completes his 100th hundred and gets the another milestone under his belt. Bollywood wishes Sachin on completing the milestone.Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) T 685 - India breathes normally ..!! Sachin completes an incredible feat !! A hundred 100's .. Never done before, perhaps never after !!!Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) Namaskar. Sachin ne aaj phir se itihaas racha hai. Sachin ko meri bahut shubhkamnayein aur badhaai.Abhishek...

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Stock Market on March 16, 2012

BSE falls 209.65 (1.19%) and close on 17,466.20 NSE falls 62.60 (1.16%) and close on 5,317.9...

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Finally Sachin Tendulkar completes 100th Ton

The 100 that had been one year in waiting finally came about as Sachin Tendulkar completed his century of tons but showed minimal emotion after reaching a milestone that is unlikely to be emulated in the near or distant future. After 33 innings and over a year, Tendulkar finally got to the elusive ton against Bangladesh in an Asia Cup league match at a packed Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur. It took him 138 deliveries, one of the most arduos...

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