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Virat Kohli has so far hit 25 sixes in his 677 runs before Mondays match against Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: BCCI)

I felt I could hit all Southee balls for sixes: Kohli

RCB skipper says he controlled himself against Mumbai Indians to show respect to the sport.

16 May 2016 8:34 PM IST

The government has released in advance the first instalment of SDRF for 2016-17 amounting Rs 2,551.9 crore to the drought-affected states. (Photo: Representational Image)

West Bengal govt assessing situation before declaring drought

The situation in the several districts is -"pretty bad-", state Agriculture minister Purnendu Basu said

16 May 2016 10:52 AM IST

Twin ton-makers Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) in action against Gujarat Lions at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 9: KKR versus Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers next

Second-placed on the table, it will be interesting to see how Gautam Gambhir's plan against RCB.

15 May 2016 6:18 PM IST

With Piyush Chawla (2/21) in the middle of a fine spell, MS Dhoni walked out with 74/4 in 10.3 overs as KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir renewed his spin strategy against the struggling Indian limited overs captain. (Photo: Twitter)

IPL 9: Gambhir wanted to 'attack' Dhoni

Dhoni was left stifled managing only 8 off 22 balls when rain stopped play.

15 May 2016 12:56 PM IST

The Supergiants, who are out of race for a last four berth, suffered after they were set to defend 66 from nine overs as per D/L method, a target Knight Riders knocked off in five overs. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 9: Duckworth-Lewis is rubbish, RPS coach Stephen Fleming lashes...

Rising Pune Supergiants' campaign turned from bad to worse losing to KKR by eight wickets on a rain-curtailed night.

15 May 2016 10:33 AM IST

ABVP activists try to break police cordon and move forward towards Jadavpur University in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Jadavpur University girls 'shameless', 'below standard': Bengal BJP...

Students condemned the statement, saying we don't expect anything better from a communal party like BJP'.

14 May 2016 8:42 PM IST

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

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