Laxman lacks aggression: Afridi

"Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Tuesday denied undermining the authority of VVS Laxman, his captain at Deccan Chargers, but maintained that the Indian lacks aggression. The flamboyant all-rounder started a war of words with Laxman with his unflattering remarks that...

Gilchrist should lead Deccan Chargers, not VVS

"Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels Adam Gilchrist would make a better skipper for the Deccan Chargers team in the next IPL season as VVS Laxman, who led the team in the inaugural edition, lacks leadership qualities required for the fast paced T20 cricket. Come to...

Trinidad & Tobago 0-3 England

Easy win for England"England were comfortable winners in their friendly at Trinidad & Tobago.Gareth Barry put them ahead when he finished off a move involving Stewart Downing and Wayne Bridge to volley home his first goal for England. Four minutes later Downing laid on...

10 unusual, creative jobs

"What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too. FastCompany.com brings you ten jobs...

Playing nice, Dems gently draw lines

"The leading Democratic presidential candidates cautiously sought to draw distinctions between their leadership qualities during their first debate, while clinging closely together when attacked by two lesser-known candidates on the Iraq war. The eight Democrats seeking the...

A Nomination to be Earned

"A Nomination to be Earned The Hillary Clinton camp's air of overdog entitlement undermines the very qualities that have made her an appealing senator."

Transcript: Cheney's Speech to AIPAC

Cheney tells AIPAC that Congressional antiwar strategy is 'undermining' US troops"VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. If Karl Rove finds out about this, he won't let me out again. (Laughter.) Well, thank you very much for that warm welcome. And...

Tips On Choosing The Right Person From The Dating Scene

"The reality of this situation is that luck has nothing to do with it. If you are like many people, you are probably dating blindfolded, without even realizing that you are doing so. If you feel unsuccessful and dissatisfied with your dating patterns, then it is time for you...

Job Interview: Balancing Skills Required!

"In the classic "mockumentary" film This Is Spinal Tap, sage musician David St. Hubbins said, "It's such a fine line between stupid and clever." Turns out that the fictitious rocker knew something about the job search game, too. During job interviews, many folks walk a fine...

Humor's Sexual Side

"A woman who deploys a male sense of humor—one that's aggressive or competitive—is a turnoff to men. Ask men and women which qualities are most attractive in a mate and both sexes are likely to rank a good sense of humor near the top of their lists. The trait is so sought...

The 10 Qualities of Great Growth Leaders

"Are you a growth leader? This isn't a question that's just for CEOs and business-unit presidents, and making sure you can answer "yes" to it is vitally important to your career advancement. Every company needs to grow, and it takes leaders at many organizational levels to...

Ten Tips for Writing Effective Cover Letters

"A creative, well-written cover letter is often the best way to make your résumé stand out from the endless sea of applicants and find its way into the “must read” pile of the person making the hiring decisions. Here are 10 simple tips to help your cover...