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India's Gambhir vows to win for Mumbai victims

India batsman Gautam Gambhir has vowed to dedicate victory in the World Cup final to the victims of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks.
 

Fever pitch atmosphere at World Cup final

Frenzied fans, ticket touts and paramilitary police promised a heady mix of carnival and caution for the cricket World Cup final in Mumbai between hosts India and South Asian rivals Sri Lanka.
 

Tendulkar, Muralitharan set for W. Cup farewell

Praise and admiration rained down on Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan on Friday, as cricket's two most successful performers prepared to bring their World Cup careers to an end.
 

Top Indian scientist calls for nuclear moratorium

A top Indian scientist and government advisor has called for a moratorium on all future nuclear projects following the nuclear crisis in tsunami-hit Japan.
 

India play down W. Cup hysteria, Sri Lanka in Murali fear

India were desperate on Thursday to prevent their World Cup campaign from being overwhelmed by a wave of national hysteria ahead of Saturday's final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
 

Indian state bans Gandhi book over gay claims

An Indian state on Wednesday banned a new biography of Mahatma Gandhi which allegedly describes the Indian independence leader as a racist bisexual.
 

India, Pakistan mind games begin in Asia super show

India and Pakistan kicked-off the mind games ahead of their World Cup semi-final blockbuster on Sunday while New Zealand attempted to halt a three-pronged Asian assault on the title.
 

India v Pakistan - the ultimate love-hate clash

The clash between India and Pakistan in the World Cup semi-finals will showcase one of the world's most intense sporting rivalries fuelled by nationalism, bloodshed and a shared history.
 

India vs Pakistan, the ultimate love-hate clash

The clash between India and Pakistan in the World Cup semi-finals will showcase one of the world's most intense sporting rivalries fuelled by nationalism, bloodshed and a shared history.
 

Media laps up India win, now poised for Pakistan

A jubilant media gloated over India's World Cup quarter-final victory over Australia that ended their 12-year reign as champions and set up a last-four clash with Pakistan.
 

Eight nations accuse India over unpaid Games bills

Eight countries have lodged an official complaint with the Indian government over $74 million of unpaid bills after the Commonwealth Games, saying the delays could affect future investment.
 

Kallis hails 'world great' bowler Steyn

Jacques Kallis hailed South Africa teammate Dayle Steyn as the world's greatest bowler on Monday after the paceman's five-wicket performance inspired the crucial World Cup win over India.
 

India under fire at cricket World Cup

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni accused his team of World Cup showboating after their Nagpur nightmare while New Zealand and Australia were Sunday poised to reach the quarter-finals.
 

Indian press go crazy for mega-bucks wedding

The groom wore a garland made of bank notes and received a helicopter as a gift, there were 18,000 guests -- or perhaps it was 30,000 -- and 1,000 workers took 40 days to prepare the venue.
 

India under fire after dramatic World Cup tie

World Cup favourites India came under fire from a demanding media after their dramatic Sunday's tie with England as fallen giants West Indies looked for their first win against the Netherlands.
 

Indian minister ridiculed over UN speech gaffe

India's 78-year-old foreign minister, S.M. Krishna, is battling to save his reputation after mistakenly reading from the speech of his Portuguese counterpart at a United Nations meeting in New York.
 

Famous Bollywood studio up for sale: reports

One of Bollywood's most famous film studios has been put up for sale, reports said on Tuesday, with the location in line to be turned into a residential or commercial complex.
 

India government hit by new telecom scandals

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's federal auditor is probing the allocation of satellite-based communication licenses, sources said on Tuesday, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as his government grapples with graft charges that threaten their stability.
 

India's biggest literary festival kicks off

South Asia's largest book festival kicked off Friday in India's western desert state of Rajasthan, drawing many renowned international writers, critics and thousands of literary fans.
 

Indian fury after another deadly stampede

Indian authorities were heavily criticised Sunday after a religious gathering turned into a scene of bloody mayhem with more than 100 people crushed to death in a stampede.