Major push on exports, two new models in 2 years: GM India

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 19:10

In a bid to make its Indian operations sustainable, US-based auto major General Motors is targeting a multiple-fold jump in exports from here apart from lining up two new models to be launched by 2016.

Putin frees his enemies as part of Sochi spin

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 01:04

It came as a shock for both those released and the general public, President Vladimir Putin`s move to pardon his foes has allowed him to seize the news agenda in his favour and temper criticism of his rule less than two months before the Sochi Games.

UAE reaches ICC World T20 for first time

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:46

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup for the first time following an outstanding performance against the Netherlands on Wednesday in a match in Abu Dhabi, which the hosts won by ten runs.

`Hunted` spin-off in development

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:18

A spin-off of hit TV series `Hunted` is in the making with Melissa George as its star.

Warne to open spin bowling academy at new England home with fiancee Hurley

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 09:20

Australian spin legend Shane Warne is reportedly planning to launch a spin bowling academy at his new home in England with his fiancee Elizabeth Hurley.

Phangiso backs Proteas `three-pronged spin attack` against Pak in Champions Trophy

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 13:46

South African left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has said that his team`s spin-friendly approach will continue to play an important role in the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Al Qaeda terrorist Spin Ghul to be tried in a New York court

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 11:12

Al Qaeda operative in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Spin Ghul was arrested, 6 months after he was taken into American custody and will be tried in a New York court, the US Justice Department has said.

Fawad Ahmed, Australia's upcoming spin king?

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 00:20

Pakistan seems to be new supply line for the leg-spinners around the world. After Imran Tahir, who played for Pakistan A before breaking into South African national team, another Pakistani leg-spinner, Fawad Ahmed, is on the verge of getting a call up from the Australian national team.

`The Vampire Diaries` to get spin-off

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 10:02

Bosses behind `The Vampire Diaries` are planning a spin-off of the hit US TV series.

Cowan taking cues from Cook to play spin

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 14:11

Australia Test opener Ed Cowan has claimed he has taken notes from England captain Alastair Cook’s successful batting approach against India on their spin-friendly pitches.

Now, spin amplifier that works in room temperature

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 18:21

A team of physicists has been able to create world’s first spin amplifier that can be used at room temperature.

Flower confident of England recovery but won’t hesitate to drop under-performers

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 18:34

England team director Andy Flower has expressed his confidence in England’s batsmen to recover from the muddle of their first Test clean-sweep but has told them that he will not be afraid to drop players if they continue to under-perform.