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Crash plane pilot's loud snoring recorded
The pilot at the controls of an Indian jet that crashed this year, killing 158 passengers, had slept for more than half the flight.

Cricket: Trying to solve the Harbhajan riddle
The Black Caps may have to call on pest control to rid them of an unwanted irritant they have stumbled over in India.

Cricket: India tighten screws in second test
Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir put on a century-stand that helped India reach 178 for two on the second day of the second test.

Cricket: McIntosh ton leads the way
The Black Caps were in a strong position at stumps on day one of the second test against India.

Cricket: Patel keen to prove himself
Jeetan Patel is determined to make a genuine difference on New Zealand's cricket tour of India.

Fashions that are too fast to live
The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

Cricket: Give us more tests - Greatbatch
Mark Greatbatch wants more tests in his team's schedule because he believes that arena best serves players wanting to develop their games.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Williamson shines in cricket's fading light
Kane Williamson made a stunning start to his international career with a debut century against India.

Cricket: Harbhajan sings Martin's praises
Age helps smooth many rough edges and so it is with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.

Obama backs India for UN Security Council
Barack Obama has thrown his support behind India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Cricket: Franklin called into Black Caps
James Franklin has been called into the Blacks Caps squad for the remainder of the test series in India, replacing the injured Hamish Bennett.

Critics at home rain on Obama's parade
The President's spontaneous demonstration of dancing prowess met with a mixed reaction.

Cricket: Blacks Caps' hopes fade
The first session of the final day's play hasn't gone NZ's way in Ahmedabad.

Cricket: Nervy time in Williamson household (video, photos)
Kane Williamson's father admits his son's debut hundred was an "extremely nervous" experience for the family watching back in Tauranga.