Forbes India: 7 new words we learnt this year

Forbes India: 7 new words we learnt this year Some neologisms, and some old ones dusted off and made new. ...
12:55 PM, Dec 29, 2009

"Unfriend" named word of 2009 by US dictionary

It means removing someone as "friend" on a social networking site. ...
10:16 AM, Nov 17, 2009

Harry Potter encyclopaedia? Bad idea, says Rowling

Harry Potter encyclopaedia? Bad idea, says Rowling Adelaide: Paceman Mitchell Johnson has been dropped from the Australian team for Friday's second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval. Australian captain Ricky Ponting said on Thursday a final eleven would be decided before the start of play, but confirmed Johnson had been omitted from the 12-man squad. Fast bowlers Doug Bollinger and Ryan Harris, who were added to the squad after last Monday's drawn Gabba Test, are...
09:15 AM, Jul 21, 2008

It's JK Rowling versus a fan over copyright issues

It's JK Rowling versus a fan over copyright issues Melbourne: Around 30 percent tickets meant for the general public are still available for the Australia-Sri Lanka ODI at Perth, in contrast to the Big Bash final which sold out in a record 16 minutes, but Cricket Australia says it should not be understood as a sign of a dwindling interest in the 50-over format. About 7,000 of the 10,000-to-11,000 public-seating tickets have been sold and a crowd of about...
10:09 PM, Apr 20, 2008

Fan betrayed me, says Harry Potter's creator

Fan betrayed me, says Harry Potter's creator Lahore: The four-member committee headed by former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam will meet on September 29 to shortlist candidates for the position of head coach amid security concerns over the recruitment of a foreigner for the top job. The committee will meet in Karachi on September 29 to review all the applications and shortlist some candidates whose names will then be forwarded to the board for final appointment, said Alam....
04:37 PM, Mar 01, 2008

A lexicon that debunks bureaucratic lingo

A lexicon that debunks bureaucratic lingo New Delhi: With 10 days to go in the league stage of the 2011 World Cup, teams are jostling for a place in the knock-out stage, especially in Group B where six of the seven teams are still in contention for a quarter-final spot. In contrast, Group A is a foregone conclusion with the top teams - New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia - all assured of a place...
04:07 PM, Dec 28, 2007

Harry Potter encyclopaedia? Bad idea, says Rowling

Harry Potter encyclopaedia? Bad idea, says Rowling Adelaide: Paceman Mitchell Johnson has been dropped from the Australian team for Friday's second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval. Australian captain Ricky Ponting said on Thursday a final eleven would be decided before the start of play, but confirmed Johnson had been omitted from the 12-man squad. Fast bowlers Doug Bollinger and Ryan Harris, who were added to the squad after last Monday's drawn Gabba Test, are...
01:03 AM, Nov 12, 2007

They call Indian Army latu pattu

They call Indian Army latu pattu CNN-IBN's Sanjeeb Mukherjee is joined by a cricket legend, a former Pakistan captain and a man who struck fear in the hearts of batsmen, Waqar Younis. Viewers have been calling in with their queries on the tragic Bob Woolmer saga and the state of Pakistan cricket, and Waqar joins us to answer their questions. Sanjeeb Mukherjee: Waqar, all through your career, you have scared batsmen simply with your pace, with...
01:28 PM, Oct 13, 2006
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