INDIA-IRAN

Originally Russia was to deliver the Nerpa, said to
be similar to the indigenous nuclear submarine Arihant, by
2008, but delivery was deferred due to financial woes of the

Moscow, Nov 16 (PTI) Inspite of the delay in acceptance
trials due to stormy sea conditions, Russian Navy is going
ahead to commission the Indian Navy's Akula-II class nuclear

He said even though the Tiger rebels will not be able
to resurface in Sri Lanka, their financial network was a
matter of concern.

T V Sriram
Colombo, Nov 16 (PTI) Terming India its "closest
ally", Sri Lanka has said its support during the war with the

S S Ramaswamy
Ahmedabad, Nov 16 (PTI) Rahul Dravid and captain Mahendra
Singh Dhoni cracked sparkling centuries as India staged a

Yuvraj, who was hit on the shoulder by a short ball from
Dhammika Prasad who replaced Mathews, responded with a four
off the inside edge and then fell in the next over of

Swinging the ball in late, the 28-year-old Lankan struck
three big blows, including two in four balls, to bring down
the home team on its knees and raise visions of a repeat of

After being rocked by the cheap dismissals of openers
Gautam Gambhir (1), Virender Sehwag (16), Sachin Tendulkar
(4), entering his 21st year in international cricket, and

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Two new teams, four fielding
substitutes instead of the lone 12th man, pink balls in
practice matches and abolishing the Icon player status are