HYDERABAD: The Olympics berth has obviously done a world of good to Parupalli Kashyap's confidence. For, it has now become a habit with the youngster to net one big fish after another in his bag. On Thursday at the Djarun Indonesia Open, the Indian recorded the biggest victory of his career when he stunned world No.3 and top seed Chen Long of China 21-17, 21-14 in the pre-quarterfinals.

Sydney: Michael Clarke has earmarked the short tour to England as the start of Australia's push to regain the No. 1 ranking in all forms of cricket.
Australia, which has climbed from fifth to third in the test rankings under Clarke's captaincy, hosts No. 2-ranked South Africa later this year before an Ashes tour in 2013 against top-ranked England.

Kota. Year ago, the Science Center now walk into a room with a DCM Road residents and school children to address science-related queries has become a major point. So far the 60 thousand people have had to increase their knowledge and entertainment.

Kota.Although it took him. Chief Observer Mr. Basantilal Jhalawar town is now 66-year-old retired farm. Plant Science Center officials here on Thursday, they did show a sense of satisfaction on his face was palpable.

New Delhi :  Questioning the government on giving 4.5 percent sub-quota for minorities on the basis of religion, the Supreme Court today refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh High Court order quashing the decision.

Shimla: In a major crackdown, eight Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of overstaying from a fortified monastery in Mandi district and Rs 30 lakh, USD 3000 and SIM cards have been seized from them, police said here.

Karachi/New Delhi: The shahenshah(emperor) of ghazal Mehdi Hassan is no more. He was 84.
After fighting a protracted battle against illness, the ace singer, hailing originally from Rajasthan, breathed his last at the Liaquat National Hospital in Karachi, his son Arif Mehdi said.

London: British undercover police officers can start sexual relationships with suspected criminals if it means they are more plausible, a minister said on Wednesday.

MELBOURNE: Outgoing ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Wednesday said that the world body will not consider the idea of incorporating IPL into the Future Tours Programme as such a concession would mean creating windows for other domestic T20 leagues as well.

KHARKIV (Ukraine): Germany are on the verge of the Euro 2012 quarterfinals following their 2-1 win over Holland on Wednesday as Mario Gomez scored twice, while the Dutch are heading for a first-round exit.