FMC slaps additional 5% margin on base metals; may hit traders

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 17:50

Commodity market regulator FMC has imposed an additional margin of five percent on base metals trading in futures, to tackle volatility in the market.

Europe lead US 5-3 after day one at Solheim

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:24

Inspired by Norway`s world number three Suzann Pettersen who won her first two matches, holders Europe seized control of the 13th Solheim Cup to lead the United States 5-3 after the opening day in Parker, Colorado.

Doctors treat lead-poisoned children in Nigeria

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 17:09

The Nigerian village that suffered one of the world`s worst recorded incidents of lead poisoning is now habitable and doctors can start treating more than 1,000 contaminated children, a doctor and a scientist said.

Govt may appoint 6-7 merchant bankers to manage CIL stake sale

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 15:07

The government is mulling appointing six to seven merchant bankers to manage 10 percent stake sale in Coal India (Coal India) which is likely to fetch over Rs 17,000 crore to the exchequer.

It`s a dream come true to lead Australia: Shane Watson

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 13:18

Two weeks after he angrily stormed out of the team, Shane Watson finally achieved his dream of becoming Australia`s Test captain as he stepped out to lead the team in place of injured skipper Michael Clarke in the fourth Test against India on Friday.

Smriti Mehra takes early lead Hero WPGT

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 18:58

Smriti Mehra got off to a great start in the sixth leg of the Hero Women`s Pro Golf Tour 2013, taking a six shot lead over Ankita Tiwana, Gursimran Badwal (A) and Vani Kapoor to lead after the first round.

Conditions going to be similar to first two Tests: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:32

Australian skipper Michael Clarke is ready for another litmus test having conceded that the conditions at the PCA Stadium here are pretty "similar" to the ones they encountered in the first two Tests of the four-match series.

Australian media lashes out at cricket team for abject surrender

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 14:34

Launching a scathing attack on their cricket team for a spineless show in the second Test, the Australian media today dubbed their players as "pale warriors", who did not have the stomach for fight and the legs to last the distance.

Clarke to move up the order after "unacceptable" performances

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 17:06

A distraught Michael Clarke will promote himself up the order in the remaining two Tests against India, saying his team`s "unacceptable" batting performances has left him with no other choice.

Poll survey indicates narrow lead for ruling Pak party

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 14:52

Pakistani voters appear divided on who to vote for in the upcoming general election, with the ruling Pakistan People`s Party having a slender lead.

Indian-American Bera`s lead grows in California race

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 10:51

California physician Ami Bera has inched closer to creating history as the third Indian-American to be elected to the US Congress.

Bhullar stays ahead in Macau Golf Open

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 16:44

Gaganjeet Bhullar of India maintained his overnight advantage in the early stages of the second round in the 2012 Venetian Macau Golf Open here Friday, shooting a three-under-par 68 to lead 144 players.