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RJD hits out at Nitish for Modi handshake

Patna: Bihar's opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, questioning his secular credentials after he warmly greeted his Gujarat counterpart, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Narendra Modi, at a meeting in New Delhi.

Leader of Opposition Abdul Bari Siddiqui said that Nitish Kumar's handshake with Modi is nothing but his real face.

"Nitish Kumar's outburst against Modi was a political hypocrisy. He has been trying to fool people. They are good friend in public as well in private," said Siddiqui.

The Congress also criticised Nitish Kumar....more    

Liverpool sponsors disappointed by Suarez affair

London: Liverpool's biggest sponsors criticized the club on Monday for their conduct during the fractious Premier League match against Manchester United that was marred by Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra. The image of one of England's most successful teams took another battering on Saturday when Suarez snubbed Evra in a pre-match handshake at Old Trafford, re-igniting the racism row that flared up when the Ururguay forward...  

Suarez apologizes for snubbing Evra handshake

London: Luis Suarez apologized on Sunday for snubbing Patrice Evra in a pre-match handshake as Liverpool publicly condemned the striker for the first time in a long-running racism row that has tarnished the name of one of England's biggest clubs. The Uruguay international was widely criticized for failing to shake Evra's hand before Saturday's Premier League game at Old Trafford in the players' first meeting since Suarez was banned for...  

'Lost respect' for Suarez, says Ferdinand

Manchester: Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he has "lost respect" for Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan refused to shake hands with Patrice Evra prior to Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Saturday's encounter between the two sides saw Suarez start for the first time since returning from an eight-match suspension after being found guilty of racially abusing Evra last October. Ferdinand told MUTV: "After seeing what I...  

Dalglish defends Suarez after handshake snub

Manchester: Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish claimed he was unaware that Luis Suarez had refused to shake Manchester United defender Patrice Evra's hand before their defeat at Old Trafford, and insisted the Uruguayan was not to blame for a tense match on Saturday. Suarez, who was given an eight-match ban earlier in the season for racially abusing the Frenchman, rejected the leftbacks attempts to shake his hand just before kick-off. The...  

'Suarez should never play for Liverpool again'

London: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has slammed Luis Suarez, saying he should never play for Liverpool again after refusing to shake the hand of Patrice Evra before Saturday's Premier League match between the fierce rivals. Wayne Rooney scored twice, before a late consolation from Suarez, as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 in an ill-tempered match that was overshadowed by the tension between Suarez and Evra. Ferguson said after the...  

Watch: Suarez refuses to shake hands with Evra

Manchester: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez refused to shake Manchester United defender Patrice Evra's hand, when the two were involved in an angry confrontation on Saturday during a pre-match handshake in the players' first meeting since the Liverpool forward was banned for racially abusing the France international. Evra extended his hand to the Uruguayan striker but Suarez appeared to ignore the defender and refused to shake hands with Evra when the...  

Want to live longer? Get a grip!

London: A firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy, according to British researchers. Scientists at the Medical Research Council found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a brisk pace were likely to outlive their slower peers. They found simple measures of physical capability like shaking hands, walking, getting up from a chair and balancing on one leg were related...  

Peck is healthier than a handshake, says new study

New Delhi: South African fast bowler Morne Morkel said he is excited to play under Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). "He is someone who is always planning and bringing out new things. It's exciting sharing the dressing room with him. He is the captain of our side and it's special to work under him. Very calm and a cool guy...