IPL 2012: Ryder, Smith guide Pune to seven-wicket win over Chennai

Jesse Ryder and Steven Smith forged a match winning partnership that drove Pune Warriors to their third victory of the IPL 2012 season by seven wickets.

Batting first, off-colour Chennai Super Kings posted 155/5 replying to which, Pune’s New Zealand recruit Jesse Ryder and Australian all-rounder Steve Smith kept their cool to drive them home.

The match was stretched to the last over where Pune needed 10 runs and Smith cut short the formality by hitting Yo Mahesh’s first delivery for a boundary and the second for a six.

Earlier, Robin Uthappa was promoted at the top to open Pune’s innings along with Jesse Ryder but he failed to make use of the opportunity presented to him by his captain. A slight misunderstanding in the middle meant he was run out after deciding late to go for a double. He, though, showed aggression by punching Albie Morkel for a six in the second over of the match. He departed after scoring 10

Pune Warriors distressed, Graeme Smith to miss IPL

Pune Warriors seem to be in a fix as after Yuvraj Singh's unavailability due to his failing health, Graeme Smith, the South African Opener has also pulled out from IPL due to an ankle surgery.

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Jobs to rape victims: Mulayam Singh's manifesto invites criticism

Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav has promised government jobs to rape victims if his party won the forthcoming UP assembly polls. But, many have found his statement a gender-bender. Continoue Reading….

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Samajwadi Party's 'Ummeed ki Cycle' to deliver good governance and employment to Muslims

All eyes are set on Uttar Pradesh polls now. Political pundits feel it will be a close contest between the Samajwadi Party and the Congress as both are trying to woo Muslim voters in the state in the name of giving reservations in government jobs. Continoue Reading….

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BJP makes lofty promises to lure voters in Punjab

In Punjab, election manifestos are raining like monsoons. Now, taking the charge, BJP has released its manifesto and quite obvious, made lofty promises to lure voters. Senior BJP leader, Arun Jaitley released the manifesto in Jalandhar yesterday. Continoue Reading….

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Money used like flowing water for London Olympics: Is it necessary?

Everyone is eager for the London Olympics, but the games might not be all that rosy for some people in the country. There might be a decrease in the number of tourist inflow in 2012. Contionue Reading….

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Uma Bharti blames the UPA for feeding BSP elephants in Uttar Pradesh

The blame game is on in Uttar Pradesh and with the dates of polling drawing closer in the state, the political leaders have started levelling allegations against each other and many have crossed the laxman rakha too, to prove their point. Continoue Reading….

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Mahant Kaushlendra Nath joins JDU

Sitting MLAs who have been denied party tickets this time, have turned towards the Janta Dal United in the hope that the face of Nitish Kumar can help them in winning their seat. On the promise of good governance and clean image, the contest is on in Uttar Pradesh. Continoue Reading….

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Sidhu's wife to contest Punjab polls

While Sidhu managed to convince the party high command to secure a ticket for his wife, Navjot Kaur has a tough task ahead with resentment brewing among BJP and SAD over her candidature for the seat, besides she faces a tough poll battle against Congress heavyweight. Continoue Reading…..

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Congress worried about dissidents in Punjab

I understand your situation since it is everybody's aim to be part of a Congress government in Punjab, stated Captain Amarinder Singh Punjab, Congress president, while making his appeal to withdraw their nomination paper in the larger interest of the Congress Party. Continoue Reading….

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Holy shit: Cow urine is a drink on BJP's poll manifesto in Uttarakhand

It is ruling Bhartiya Janta Party's (BJP) ambitious poll manifesto along with host of promises to remain in power for a second time. If the party is re-elected to power, it will only promote 'gau mutra ark' (cow urine distillate). Continoue Reading…..

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Indian cricketers need to know when to call it a day

After the miserable show put up by the Indian Test cricket team overseas in both England and in Australia, both seniors and newcomers have come under severe criticism including a demand of MS Dhoni's scalp. Continoue Reading…..

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Maruti Suzuki unveiled India's first MPV - Ertiga at the 11th Auto Expo

Maruti Suzuki India Limited unveiled the Ertiga - India's first compact multipurpose vehicle during the Delhi Auto Expo 2012 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Friday January 6. Ertiga will be available in both petrol and diesel versions. Read Full Story

India embarrassed by an innings defeat, Sachin misses century

Australia defeated India by an innings and 68 runs in the SCG, thus taking an unassailable lead in the series. The Indians can, at the most think of leveling the series, whereas Australia would go for a series whitewash. Contioue Reading….

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Sultan of Multan is a complete failure

Just Scoring double or triple century once a while can't be called a batsman of Sir Don Bradman’s calibre. Our own, Virender Sehwag’s performance that comes once in a blue moon is only disturbing. Contioue Reading….

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Zomato TV ads promote violence against men: Virag Dhulia

Is India really a male dominated country? Is feminine gender the only victim of domestic violence and abuse in India? Not really, according to Confidare research, every year almost double the number of married men are committing suicides compared to married 

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Ponting and Clarke throttle India

The Indian team came up with another disappointing performance, as Australians have taken a lead of 291 runs in their first innings reply to India's 191, during the second Test match at SCG.

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Let's pray to weather god to protect India in Australia

Though it is said that results of cricket matches can't be predicted till last ball is delivered but going by the scoreboard, one feels that only special Pujas can save our team from an embarrassing loss against Australia at Sydney.

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Sunny' Gavaskar is disappointed with the Indian cricket Team

'Sunny' Gavaskar has painted a not-too-sunny picture of the present Indian cricket team and feels that a turnaround in Sydney is out of the question for them as is their chance to win the current Test series down under.

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Will Sachin Tendulkar's 100th come in SCG's 100th Test?

With the second Test match between Indian and Australia starting on January 3, 2012, Sachin is eager to score his 100th century, as he has been under great pressure to create this record. SCG, which is one of his favourite grounds, will also be hosting its 100th Test. Check here for>>>> India Vs Australia Live Score Card, India Tour of Australia