http://economictimes.indiatimes.com – Varun Gandhi now tops the BJP’s visibility charts, proving marketers’ theories that no publicity is ever bad. His Pilibhit speech
controversy has made him larger than life in just a fortnight, something many brands would long for. While the contents of his speech may fade from memory, Varun is likely to remain firmly embedded in the minds of a section of voters. Read more »

http://newyug.blogspot.com – For the first time since 2003, the liberalist curtain blocking Narendra Modi from Western democracies has parted slightly - offering him an invitation to attend a London business summit, and revealing a window that opens into America. Modi has been invited to address India Summit 2009, organised by Dow Jones and Financial News. The newspaper's promotional email introduces Modi as the leading speaker at the summit. Read more »

http://www.iplpulse.com – Indian Premier League would not be poorer by the absence of one or two of the world’s top players, said the Twenty20 League’s chairman Lalit Modi to the pull-out of Australian captain Ricky Ponting from this year’s edition in April-May.“The pulling out of one or two players will not affect the IPL which is much bigger. The players are also chosen by the teams based on their FTP (Future Tours Programme of the International Cricket Council) commitments,” Modi said. Read more »

http://www.iplpulse.com – The Indian Premier League on Tuesday hailed the decision of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Dubai-based businessman Raj Kundra for picking up stakes in the Rajasthan Royals franchise that won the multi-million dollar Twenty20 League last year. Read more »

http://indyabytes.com – Lalit Modi's comments that there was no place for parallel Twenty20 events like ICL has invited sharp reactions from the rebel league with match referee EAS Prassana saying that the IPL commissioner's statements smacked of insecurity and frustration. Read more »