Sensex ends flat on profit-booking ahead of RBI monetary policy Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex on Tuesday ended flat with a small rise of 10 points as cautious investors indulged in profit-booking ahead of the monthly settlement in derivatives segment and the RBI monetary policy meet on May 3.

Trading sentiment further influenced on a weakening Asian trend but better opening in Europe supported the market to end in a positive zone for the third straight day. The Sensex rose 9.53 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at

19,179.36. It touched the day's high of 19,210.26 and a low of 18,042.08. The index had gained 439 points in last two sessions.

Similarly, the National Stock Exchange index Nifty edged up 2.50 points to 5,836.90, after dipping to a low of 5,791.55. Brokers said investors remained cautious ahead of a monthly settlement in the derivatives segment on Thursday and the Reserve Bank of India monetary policy meet on May 3. ...more    
09:44 AM, Apr 23, 2013

I don't see the IPL's status threatened by other leagues: Gaurav Kalra Can the IPL season six sustain public interest over the next four to six weeks? CNN-IBN's sports editor Gaurav Kalra joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue. Q. The advertising of IPL has been criticised by everyone.Too much glamour quotient,How is it helping cricket. Mandeep singh/Bisla who did well last yr are back without any progress. Asked by: googly A. Personally, I do not enjoy the coverage of...  
05:58 PM, Apr 05, 2013

Shah Rukh, Katrina, Deepika add B'wood glam to IPL opening ceremony From Katrina Kaif's latkas-jhatkas to Shah Rukh Khan's powerful performance, Bollywood was upright to keep the night entertaining and exciting. ...  
10:43 PM, Apr 02, 2013

IPL opening night will be a spectacular ceremony: SRK
by IANS
Promising to give a spectacular opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League in Kolkata Tuesday, Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan said it would be an unprecedented experience for the country. ...  
10:05 AM, Apr 02, 2013

Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, closes 23 pts higher The BSE benchmark Sensex on Tuesday snapped a seven-day losing streak by rising 23 points on buying by funds mainly in consumer durables and FMGC stocks ahead of monthly expiry in the derivatives segment amid a firming European trend. ...  
09:43 AM, Mar 26, 2013

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Murali Vijay turns 29 next month; his opening partner Shikhar Dhawan is 27. One is on the road to re-establishing himself in the national side. ...
11:10 AM, Mar 19, 2013

Cowan excited at opening with Warner "And hopefully if we both keep improving the way we are, then it can be a long-term thing," the left-hander said ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka. ...  
03:49 PM, Dec 23, 2012

Four openers in Test squad surprises Raman Indian squad for the Ahmedabad and Mumbai Tests includes Sehwag, Gambhir, Rahane and Vijay. ...  
07:49 PM, Nov 05, 2012

Bangalore: Nayandahalli flyover to open by weekend Bangalore: The level-one flyover built by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) at the junction of Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Nayandahalli Junction, connecting ORR from Tumkur Road to Banashankari is all set to be inaugurated by this weekend. Earlier, commuters needed at least 15-20 minutes to cross the junction during peak hours. Hundreds of vehicles coming from Magadi Road, Tumkur Road, Peenya, Nagarbhavi, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore International Airport, etc, heading towards...  
02:53 PM, Sep 19, 2012

Sensex closes 33 pts higher ahead of ECB meet Mumbai: After rising over 100 points, the Sensex on Thursday trimmed early gains ending 33 points higher amid investors adopting a cautious approach ahead of the much-awaited ECB policy meeting later in the day. The BSE benchmark index, which had lost 128 points in the previous session, commenced lower on Thursday but rose to day's high of 17,418.40 on hopes of a bond buying announcement when European Central Bank's governing...  
09:25 AM, Sep 06, 2012

'Spirit in Motion' gala opens 2012 Paralympics London: Volleys of fireworks lit up the night sky, Beverley Knight belted out "I am what I am," and Britain's first Paralympic gold medallist lit the cauldron to open the 2012 London Paralympic Games. It was a night of empowerment for the disabled worldwide. "Enlightenment" was the theme, physicist Stephen Hawking the guide and Olympic Stadium the venue on Wednesday as the British capital welcomed 4,200 athletes from more than...  
09:15 AM, Aug 30, 2012

Maruti violence: Workers to protest against sacking New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki will resume production at its Manesar plant from August 21, sources say. They, however, add that trouble could spark off again with union workers protesting against the sacking of 500 regular workers for the July violence. The management also plans to put in place 100 armed security guards at the Manesar plant. On Thursday, the police arrested the main accused in the violence, Jiya Lal. The...  
09:52 AM, Aug 17, 2012

It was error of judgement: Olympic gatecrasher Bangalore: The mysterious woman, who gatecrashed into the Indian Olympic contingent's march past at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, on Thursday regretted the incident, saying "it was an error of judgement" on her part. "It was an error of judgment. This act of mine disappointed many. I regret my action," she said here. The lady in question, Madhura Nagendra also clarified that she had not done any security...  
07:47 AM, Aug 03, 2012

Queen's 'Bond girl' stunt crowns majestic rebrand London: Queen Elizabeth's virtuoso performance as the 'Bond girl' star of the Olympic opening ceremony crowns a majestic 15-year special operation that has recast the monarch as the people's champion of a cool Britannia. Escorted by James Bond, played by actor Daniel Craig, in a helicopter gliding over a cheering London, the 86-year-old queen was shown apparently leaping out with a Union Jack parachute for an Olympic arrival to trump...  
12:13 PM, Jul 30, 2012

'Mystery woman' chosen to dance: father Bangalore: Father of Madhura Nagendra, the mysterious woman, who gatecrashed into the Indian Olympic contingent's march past at the Opening Ceremony, on Sunday claimed that his daughter was officially selected for a dance performance by show creator Danny Boyle. Dressed in red shirt and blue trouser, Madhura was seen leading the Indian contingent in the march past alongside Beijing Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar during the Opening ceremony and her...  
09:37 PM, Jul 29, 2012

We're looking into 'mystery' woman issue: Coe London: London Olympic Games organisers on Sunday said that they were "looking into" the issue of an unidentified woman's presence in the Indian contingent during the march past at the Opening Ceremony, a development which has not only left the Indians angry but has generated a big controversy back home. The Indian contingent has submitted a letter to the organisers expressing their resentment over the incident even as media reports...  
08:45 PM, Jul 29, 2012

Go for Glory: London's spectacular opening show

CNN-IBN's sports experts reckon London lived up to its promise of delivering a memorable Olympics opening. ...
03:36 PM, Jul 28, 2012