Fuel price hike is certain to fuel inflation

Fuel price hike is certain to fuel inflation Kingston, Jamaica: West Indies Cricket Board president Julian Hunte says he is pleased with the impact of the two historic Twenty20 Internationals played in Florida, US, last weekend. For the first time in a West Indies bilateral series, the regional side played matches outside the Caribbean - a double-header against New Zealand at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, reports Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC). "We are delighted that the two...
11:30 PM, Jun 05, 2008

Fuel price hike is certain to fuel inflation

Fuel price hike is certain to fuel inflation Kingston, Jamaica: West Indies Cricket Board president Julian Hunte says he is pleased with the impact of the two historic Twenty20 Internationals played in Florida, US, last weekend. For the first time in a West Indies bilateral series, the regional side played matches outside the Caribbean - a double-header against New Zealand at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, reports Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC). "We are delighted that the two...
11:30 PM, Jun 05, 2008

Oil prices hit automakers; GM closing truck, SUV plants

Oil prices hit automakers; GM closing truck, SUV plants Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa is not too much concerned about the warning of terrorist attacks in London during the Olympic Games and is going ahead with its national team's tour of England next month, according to its chief executive. Acting CSA chief executive Jacques Faul said the Board would not be deterred by a report from MI5, England's internal security service, that there was a substantial possibility of an attack...
08:14 PM, Jun 03, 2008

Oil prices hit automakers; GM closing truck, SUV plants

Oil prices hit automakers; GM closing truck, SUV plants Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa is not too much concerned about the warning of terrorist attacks in London during the Olympic Games and is going ahead with its national team's tour of England next month, according to its chief executive. Acting CSA chief executive Jacques Faul said the Board would not be deterred by a report from MI5, England's internal security service, that there was a substantial possibility of an attack...
08:14 PM, Jun 03, 2008

Petrol, diesel may be rationed, warns IOC

Petrol, diesel may be rationed, warns IOC Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Zaka Ashraf, has said that there is a great possibility of Pakistan touring India for a one-off match this year in a bid to normalise the bilateral ties between the two countries. Ashraf, who returned to Lahore after a week-long visit to India, said he wanted to develop a kind of relationship with the BCCI so that, in future, instead of playing their matches...
02:28 AM, May 29, 2008

Petrol, diesel may be rationed, warns IOC

Petrol, diesel may be rationed, warns IOC Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Zaka Ashraf, has said that there is a great possibility of Pakistan touring India for a one-off match this year in a bid to normalise the bilateral ties between the two countries. Ashraf, who returned to Lahore after a week-long visit to India, said he wanted to develop a kind of relationship with the BCCI so that, in future, instead of playing their matches...
02:28 AM, May 29, 2008

Petroleum Ministry proposes fuel cess on income tax

Petroleum Ministry proposes fuel cess on income tax Presenting a statistical analysis of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League. Winner – Kolkata Knight Riders Runners-up – Chennai Super Kings Lost in playoffs – Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians Total matches - 76 Won batting first – 34 (45.95%) Won batting second – 40 (54.05%) Highest totals 222/5 (20) – CSK v DD, Chennai, May 25 215/1 (20) – RCB v DD, Chennai, May 17 208/5 (20) –...
12:36 AM, May 28, 2008

Petroleum Ministry proposes fuel cess on income tax

Petroleum Ministry proposes fuel cess on income tax Presenting a statistical analysis of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League. Winner – Kolkata Knight Riders Runners-up – Chennai Super Kings Lost in playoffs – Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians Total matches - 76 Won batting first – 34 (45.95%) Won batting second – 40 (54.05%) Highest totals 222/5 (20) – CSK v DD, Chennai, May 25 215/1 (20) – RCB v DD, Chennai, May 17 208/5 (20) –...
12:36 AM, May 28, 2008
Travelling with kids: Top fret-less destinations

Travelling with kids: Top fret-less destinations

Hello and welcome once again to DRS, my personal space where I talk about the world of cricket and my thoughts on the world of cricket. I thought we would focus this week on what's been a burning issue for some: whether the IPL should be banned or not. Over the last few days, we have seen rather strange sights of politicians - many of whom have never held a ...
02:10 AM, May 27, 2008

Poll-bound govt plays safe, oil cos bear the loss

Poll-bound govt plays safe, oil cos bear the loss Buoyant by their last-gasp win against Deccan Chargers on Sunday, Kings XI Punjab will take on table-toppers Delhi Daredevils in another crunch game at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Tuesday. Punjab, despite registering back-to-back victories against Deccan, still need to win their remaining three matches to keep their playoffs' hopes alive. Delhi, on the other hand, have been given a reality check in their last game by Chennai Super Kings....
12:05 AM, May 23, 2008

Poll-bound govt plays safe, oil cos bear the loss

Poll-bound govt plays safe, oil cos bear the loss Buoyant by their last-gasp win against Deccan Chargers on Sunday, Kings XI Punjab will take on table-toppers Delhi Daredevils in another crunch game at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Tuesday. Punjab, despite registering back-to-back victories against Deccan, still need to win their remaining three matches to keep their playoffs' hopes alive. Delhi, on the other hand, have been given a reality check in their last game by Chennai Super Kings....
12:05 AM, May 23, 2008

Oil price rise continues, how will it affect you?

Oil price rise continues, how will it affect you? Kolkata: Outplayed by Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday hoped that people would stop criticising the wicket at Eden Gardens as Mumbai Indians' batsman dominated with ease that laid the platform for their 27-run win, here. Getting a hundred on this wicket is very special. I am sure people would stop asking me about the wicket. The way he batted was tremendous. All credit...
12:59 PM, May 22, 2008

Oil price rise continues, how will it affect you?

Oil price rise continues, how will it affect you? Kolkata: Outplayed by Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century, Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday hoped that people would stop criticising the wicket at Eden Gardens as Mumbai Indians' batsman dominated with ease that laid the platform for their 27-run win, here. Getting a hundred on this wicket is very special. I am sure people would stop asking me about the wicket. The way he batted was tremendous. All credit...
12:59 PM, May 22, 2008

After a boom, real estate growth slows down

After a boom, real estate growth slows down New Delhi: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets bigger every year, players are finding it tough to cope with the hectic schedule of the cash-rich Twenty20 league. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings have played five games in 10 days since the league started April 4. Cris-crossing the country has taken a toll on the Chennai players as they have lost three out of the five games so far. CSK...
09:08 PM, May 12, 2008

After a boom, real estate growth slows down

After a boom, real estate growth slows down New Delhi: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets bigger every year, players are finding it tough to cope with the hectic schedule of the cash-rich Twenty20 league. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings have played five games in 10 days since the league started April 4. Cris-crossing the country has taken a toll on the Chennai players as they have lost three out of the five games so far. CSK...
09:08 PM, May 12, 2008