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Final scoreboard: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Delhi Daredevils

The following is the final scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 match in which Kolkata Knight Riders' defeated Delhi Daredevils by 23 runs here Tuesday.

1:00 AM on May 14

60 killed in Jaipur blasts, national alert sounded

A series of synchronised bombings ripped through crowded market places in the central Indian tourist city of Jaipur Tuesday evening, killing at least 60 people and injuring nearly 100 others and setting off panic and a stampede in congested neighbourhoods with mixed populations of Hindus and Muslims.12:03 AM on May 14

Daredevils restrict Knight Riders to 133/6

Disciplined bowling by Delhi Daredevils helped them restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to 133 for the loss of six wickets in a crucial Twenty20 match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.11:00 PM on May 13

Hollywood actor Shea to play villain in Tamil movie

Hollywood actor John Shea will play a villain in a Tamil film 'Achamundu Achamundu' (We Are Afraid) featuring Prasanna and Sneha, its NRI director Arun Vaidyanathan said Tuesday.10:00 PM on May 13

Four blasts rock Jaipur, five killed

Four explosions rocked the walled city area of this historic city Tuesday evening, including at a well known eatery and near a temple. Five people are reported killed and 20 injured.9:01 PM on May 13

Usha Martin net profit up 29 percent

Usha Martin Ltd, one of the leaders in the steel industry, announced Tuesday that it has posted a jump of 29 percent in net profit in the last quarter of 2007-08.8:01 PM on May 13

Reed thin is unhealthy and 'un Indian', says health lobby

Ultra thin is not in. Size-zero bodies a la Kareena Kapoor may look good on Page 3 and entertainment colour spreads, but they are are pushing Indian women towards excessive dieting, and what's more, being 'un Indian', aver doctors and nutritionists.6:30 PM on May 13

Dhoni pays secret visit to Aurangabad

He flew in here secretly and managed to stay closetted in a five-star hotel for over 24 hours without a prying eye catching him. But star Indian cricketer Mahindra Singh Dhoni's hush-hush mission in the city was out when he was about to leave Tuesday amid rumours that he had come for a rendezvous with a girl friend.6:01 PM on May 13

Israel Aerospace Industries, Tata ink defence production pact

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI) and India's Tata group have inked a framework agreement for cooperation in the development, manufacturing, marketing and support of defence products in India.5:21 PM on May 13

Varun Shipping profit up 59.73 percent

Varun Shipping has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of $56.44 million (Rs.2.2 billion) during the fiscal year 2008 compared to $35.33 million for the previous year, recording a growth of 59.73 percent.4:00 PM on May 13

Markets flat in afternoon trade

The Indian equities markets, which opened in the positive zone Tuesday, were trading flat in the afternoon. However, consumer durables, realty and metals scrips continued to be in demand.3:07 PM on May 13

Government to launch regional airline for northeast

The central government would launch a dedicated regional airline for the northeastern region by January next year, union minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Mani Shankar Aiyar said here Tuesday.2:30 PM on May 13

Controversial Kerala astrologer in police custody

Astrologer to the stars and controversial guru Swami Amritananthachaithanya alias Santosh Madhavan was arrested here Tuesday morning on charges of cheating a woman in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2004.1:03 PM on May 13

Markets open in green zone

The Indian equities market Tuesday opened in the green zone tracking favourable cues from Asian markets.11:31 AM on May 13

'Indian Idol' brought my wife and me together: Abhijeet

'Indian Idol' winner Abhijeet Sawant, who quietly tied the knot with long-time friend Shilpa Edvankar last December, gives credit to Sony TV's reality show for the marriage.10:32 AM on May 13






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