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Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir on Friday said a quality tweaker doesnt need any assistance to perform. (Photo: BCCI)

A quality spinner doesn't need a surface: Gambhir

KKR skipper says his line-up has the quality; but not taking Rising Pune Supergiants lightly.

13 May 2016 7:56 PM IST

A gigantic streak of lightning is seen above the city on Sunday night (Photo: R. Pavan)

7 killed, 12 injured as lightning strikes Malda

Malda superintendent of police Syed Waqar Rja said a 63-year-old man and his 26-year-old nephew were killed in lightning...

13 May 2016 6:32 PM IST

R Ashwin has not bowled his quota of four overs in 10 of his last 20 Twenty20 games that included five games for Rising Pune Supergiants in the ongoing IPL as opinions have been divided. (Photo: AFP)

Dhoni has his reasons to not bowl Ashwin: Katich

'I think whether it's based on form, the gut feel or the actual conditions, there's obviously a reason.'

13 May 2016 1:48 PM IST

The Central police have solved the murder of a financier three years ago, with the arrest of five people, including his second wife. (Representational image)

TMC leader arrested for murder of youth on suspicion of stealing...

Nine others were also been named in the FIR by the youth's family.

13 May 2016 11:51 AM IST

Around 80 per cent of Indians believe that women invite rape and are responsible for any violence directed towards them. (Photo: Pixabay)

6 year-old girl raped, murdered in West Bengal; one arrested

A friend of the girl's father was arrested in connection with the brutalisation of the girl child.

12 May 2016 10:23 AM IST

Only 79.62 per cent of the total girl students could clear the exams this year compared to 86.34 per cent of boys. (Representational Image)

WBBSE class 10 results out; boys outperform girls

Around 11.4 lakh students had sat for the class ten exams, known as 'Madhyamik', out of which 54.59 per cent were girls.

10 May 2016 4:47 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir, skipper of the Kolkata Knight Riders, tosses the coin ahead of KKRs game against Murali Vijay-led Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens. (Photo: BCCI)

Confusion at toss ahead of KKR vs KXIP raises eyebrows

Although it seems KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss, KXIP captain Murali Vijay was asked what his side would...

10 May 2016 1:40 PM IST

Rival groups of students clashed at the Jadavpur University campus on Friday over the screening of Vivek Agnihotri-directed political film Buddha in a Traffic Jam triggering chaos during which some girls were allegedly molested and BJP actor-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly was not allowed to enter its premises.

JU girls can't be molested as they have no shame: ABVP leader

ABVP leader Suman Dutta was speaking at a protest outside Kolkata's Jadavpur University campus.

10 May 2016 11:46 AM IST

Hogg admitted to the level 1 offence (Article 2.1.7 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials) and accepted the sanction, said the IPL release. (Photo: BCCI)

Brad Hogg reprimanded for using inappropriate language

For Level 1 breaches of IPL's code of conduct, the match referee's decision is final and binding.

10 May 2016 9:41 AM IST

KKR lose but Yusuf, Shakib register side in record books

KKR lose but Yusuf, Shakib register side in record books

The pair put on a record unbroken partnership of 134 runs to stage a remarkable recovery.

9 May 2016 1:39 PM IST

Aaron Finch lost his cool after miscommunication with Ravindra Jadjea cost him his wicket. (Photo: BCCI)

Video: Aaron Finch throws helmet after dismissal

The Australian lost his cool after miscommunication with Ravindra Jadeja cost him his wicket.

9 May 2016 11:09 AM IST

Police arrested Ikram on Saturday after booking a case against him for molestation, threatening and wrongful confinement. (Representational image)

Girl commits suicide alleging molestation by BSF jawan

Soon after returning home the girl tried to commit suicide by tying a cloth around her neck.

9 May 2016 10:49 AM IST