The IPL presents a fresh cricket format and should be appreciated for its entertainment value. The 20-20 tournament leaves no chance for cricket fans to get bored. Besides, such a fast-paced format

Your edit “Spectacle of itself” (May 30) reminded me of Commodus – the Caesar presiding over the decadent and declining Roman Empire – who, when faced with street riots over

IPL was conceived as business wrapped in entertainment. So, it is not surprising to see monetary and ethical transgressions mar what was originally a great idea. The time has come for the Board of

Apropos your edit “A burden beyond bearing” (May 29), Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy has said the government is proposing a one-time additional excise duty of Rs 80,000 on diesel cars.

The government is indeed facing a complex problem. On the one hand there are economic compulsions to increase prices, particularly of diesel and LPG, on the other, state leaders in the Congress