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Everything you need to know about Badvel Bus Stand: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Surfing has the 'cool' that cricket lacks: Jonty Rhodes

May 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, May 3 (IANS) South African cricketing icon Jonty Rhodes says surfing has something that gentleman's game does not have - the "cool" factor.

Man U brings in sound engineer to crank up decibels in quiet' Old Trafford

April 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Premier League club Manchester United has recruited an acoustic specialist to improve the atmosphere at the Old Trafford stadium, following complaints from many that the stadium is too quiet.

`Nach Baliye 5' finalists Ravi-Sargun thank viewers

March 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, one of the four finalist couples of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5", have thanked the audience for helping them reach the finale stage.

Paddle yoga trending fast in Abu Dhabi

March 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Dubai, Mar 14 (ANI): Stand-up Paddle yoga or SUP yoga as it is popularly known - the ancient Indian technique of body postures remodelled into a more advanced balancing act atop water is fast catching on in Abu Dhabi.

The worst timed call in history? (The Funny Side)

February 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

A phone smuggler was caught when his lower intestine started ringing. The Sri Lankan man, in Colombo's Welikada jail, tried to feign innocence but it's very hard to keep a straight face when a ring-tone is trilling loudly from one's private parts, into which he had inserted a phone.

NRA boss asks Americans to buy more guns for 'hellish world' filled with kidnappers, drug gangs

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Feb. 14 (ANI): CEO of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre has adopted a significantly more ominous and expansive line of reasoning, saying that Americans should buy more guns to face dangerous threats.

Now, iPad stand that lets you use gadget even in loo

February 12, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Now, a new accessory has been designed for people who cannot bear to be away from their iPad even when they are on the loo.

Sri Lanka suspends deal with IMF

February 12, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government Tuesday announced it would not to pursue a new funding program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the IMF refused to accept conditions put forward by the government.

$15 mn for Bellerive Oval's redevelopment

January 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket Tasmania (CT) Wednesday welcomed the Tasmanian government's decision to invest $15 million into the redevelopment of the Bellerive Oval also known as Blundstone Arena.

Arnie's comeback flops at box office as 'The Last Stand' rakes in only $1.9m

January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, January 21 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger, who promised his fans that he'd be back with a bang, seems to have failed to resonate that reassurance as his latest movie, 'The Last Stand,' fell flat at the box office during its opening weekend and came in at ninth in total Friday grosses.

Jessica Chastain's 'Mama' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' take top 2 spots at box office

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Washington, January 21 (ANI): Jessica Chastain easily outmuscled Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mark Wahlberg and topped the weekend box office with her supernatural horror film 'Mama' and the Oscar-nominated Osama bin Laden hunt thriller 'Zero Dark Thirty'.

'The Last Stand' limp, predictable (IANS Movie Review)

January 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Film: "The Last Stand"; Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, Rodrigo Santoro, Jaimie Alexander, Luis Guzman, Eduardo Noriega and Peter Stormare; Director: Kim Jee-woon; Rating: *1/2

Destiny's Child set to return, announces Knowles

January 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles has announced the return of her band Destiny's Child with a new song, their first in eight years.

Jesus lookalike kicked out of TV darts tourney for distracting players

December 13, 2012 at 3:32 PM

London, Dec. 13 (ANI): A man from Oxford, who looks like Jesus, was thrown out of a TV darts tournament after the crowd started to chant and broke the concentration of the players.

Malala's father appointed UN Education Adviser

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec. 10 (ANI): The father of 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousufzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' right to education, has been appointed as Special UN Adviser on Global Education.

Malala's father appointed UN Education Adviser

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec. 10 (ANI): The father of 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousufzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' right to education, has been appointed as Special UN Adviser on Global Education.

Digvijay taunts BJP over Gadkari

November 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Congress leader Digvijay Singh Wednesday taunted the BJP after the party's clean chit to its president Nitin Gadkari, facing opposition from within over alleged corruption.

Man U to unveil 9ft Fergie statue outside Old Trafford

November 6, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, Nov. 6 (ANI): A statue in the honour of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be unveiled outside the Old Trafford later this month, the club has confirmed.

Duff gets sparrow tattoo

October 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress Hilary Duff has got a new tattoo -- a small sparrow with the words 'Stand by me' written underneath it.

Cheryl Cole left red faced after mic malfunction in charity telethon

October 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Cheryl Cole was left embarrassed in front of millions of TV viewers after her microphone malfunctioned during the Stand Up To Cancer charity telethon on Friday.

Youth nabbed with Heroin worth Rs. 50 lakh

September 11, 2012 at 6:28 PM

A team of officers of the Crime Branch has apprehended one person involved in trafficking of drugs and has recovered 500 Gms. of fine quality Heroine. The recovered Heroine is worth Rs. 50 Lakhs (approximately) in the International Market.

Ghana to observe FIFA Fair Play Day against Malawi

September 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Accra, Sep 7 (IANS) Ghana will observe the annual FIFA Fair Play Day when its national senior male team, the Black Stars, play Malawi in the final first-leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations football qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium here Saturday.

Unseen prison possessions of killer Peter Sutcliffe go on public display

September 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Never before seen personal collection of prison possessions belonging to the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe have been put on public display for the first time, including handwritten love-letters from a besotted female pen-pal.

Michelle Obama guest editor of site that features sex tips from prostitutes

August 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): As the guest editor of iVillage website, Michelle Obama has been sharing fitness and lifestyle tips with fans over the past week.

Women's rights activist accuses Romney of being in 'lockstep' with blundering 'legitimate rape' law

August 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): Women's rights activist Sandra Fluke has claimed that Republican Presidential contender Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan are in lockstep with GOP lawmaker Todd Akin over his controversial comments about 'legitimate rape.'

White House rejects claims of Obama 'disliking' Romney

August 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Washington, Aug. 21 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has said that President Barack Obama does not have a disliking for Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney.

US Prez polls: Will the Real Independents Please Stand Up?

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Washington, Aug. 17 (ANI): For die-hard Democrats and Republicans, the decision of who to vote for in November presidential election may not be a brain storming session, but in recent years, however, many voters have rejected such partisan identities, choosing to call them Independents.

Quick, easy ways to toned legs (To go with: Dare to bare toned legs with thigh-high slits!)

August 12, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Four quick and easy ways to toned legs, as suggested by Milin Mathew, senior group exercise manager, Fitness First.

Obama has developed 'genuine disdain' for Romney, reveals e-book

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Aug. 6 (ANI): President Barack Obama has developed a 'genuine disdain' for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney that he never had for previous opponents, according to an e-book.

Arnie's new catchphrase 'I feel old'

August 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM

London, August 6 (ANI): Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back and this time with a new catchphrase 'I feel old'.

Gwyneth Paltrow to produce 'cancer telethon'

July 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

London, uly 12 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped in to replace Laura Ziskin as the executive producer of a 'cancer telethon' after the moviemaker lost her battle with the disease last year.

UK tabloid exposes terrifying royal Olympic security scandal

July 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, July 8 (ANI): A terrifying royal Olympic security scandal was exposed by British tabloid Daily Star just weeks before the launch of the Games.

Travel easy with diabetes (Health Feature)

July 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Nowadays, the lifestyle and the surge in standard of living make travelling an accolade to everyday mundane activities of home and profession. Be it a family tour or a professional one, 'travelling' always sounds enthralling. According to the Indian Tour Operators Promotion Council, hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals travel abroad every year to explore foreign lands for varied reasons. Not only outbound travel but domestic tourism is also a flourishing practice in India.

Stand-in skipper Hafeez plots Pak Test comeback post Lanka ODI drubbing

June 22, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (ANI): Pakistan team's stand-in captain Mohammad Hafeez is confident his young side will regroup after the one-day defeats to challenge Sri Lanka in the Test series scheduled to start on Friday.

Nikki Haley cashing in on union bashing video

May 24, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) South Carolina's Indian American Governor Nikki Haley is trying to cash in on a recent video featuring a state union leader bashing a purple and black pinata, a decorative hanging, bearing her face.

Stand up for the law, Pakistani daily tells speaker

May 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's fate was dependent on Pakistan speaker Fehmida Mirza's course of action, said a daily Wednesday, exhorting her to "stand up for the law and not for parochial loyalties".

Dan Christian claims first Oz ODI hat-trick in nine years as Lanka make 238

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Melbourne, Mar. 2 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian became the first bowler from his country to take an ODI hat-trick since Brett Lee, nearly a decade ago, as Sri Lanka struggled to make 238 in the 12th Commonwealth Bank Series one-day fixture at the MCG on Friday.

Dan Christian claims first Oz ODI hat-trick in nine years as Lanka make 238

March 2, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Melbourne, Mar. 2 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian became the first bowler from his country to take an ODI hat-trick since Brett Lee, nearly a decade ago, as Sri Lanka struggled to make 238 in the 12th Commonwealth Bank Series one-day fixture at the MCG on Friday.

Kathy Griffin takes cue from Jim Carrey, proclaims love for Justin Bieber

August 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

New York, Aug 28 (ANI): Stand-up comedian Kathy Griffin has taken a cue from Jim Carey to declare her love for Justin Bieber.

Sly's new 'Rambo' film has same name as Arnie's comeback flick

August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

London, August 25 (ANI): The new 'Rambo' movie, starring Sylvester Stallone, will have the same title as Arnold Schwarzenegger's comeback film.

Eoin Morgan defends stars missing from Ireland match

August 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM

London, Aug.25 (ANI): Middle order batsman Eoin Morgan insists England are not being disrespectful to the Irish by leaving all their big-name stars at home.

German etiquette group calls workplace greeting kissing 'a form of terrorism'!

August 11, 2011 at 6:33 PM

London, Aug 11 (ANI): A German etiquette group has called for a total ban on work colleagues kissing one another as greetings in the office, claiming a peck on the cheek is a form of 'terrorism'.

Arnie returning to big screen with 'Last Stand'

July 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Love rat Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon be seen on the silver screen after a long gap.

Giggs planing to quit to save marriage: Pals

June 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is considering following Gary Neville and Paul Scholes into retirement in order to save his crumbling marriage.

'Spider-Man', 'Pretty Woman' producer Laura Ziskin dies at 61

June 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): 'Spider-Man' and 'Pretty Woman' producer Laura Ziskin, who fought a seven-year battle against breast cancer, died on Sunday evening. She was 61.

Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga share kiss after singer performs new song

April 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres and 'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga shared a kiss after the latter performed her new song on the show.

IMF considers Pak economic policymakers 'cheaters and liars': Ex-official

April 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, April 26(ANI): The International Monetary Fund considers the economic policymakers of Pakistan to be 'cheaters and liars', the country's former representative in the IMF board, Dr Ehtisham Ahmad, has said.

Treble hopeful Man U using mollah to pay owners' debts

March 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

London, Mar. 23 (ANI): In the last five years, Manchester United have won a hat-trick of Premier League titles and reached two Champions League finals, and this year, remain on course for a Treble, but all is not well at Old Trafford.

New Zealand PM keen to host rugby World Cup games in Christchurch

March 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Christchurch, Mar 8(ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said that he is keen to host rugby World Cup games in quake-devastated Christchurch.

IMF to start critical review of Pakistan economy to decide further action

March 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Mar 1(ANI): Pakistan's financial managers and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission are set to start the much-awaited fifth review of the economy on Tuesday (today), upon whose successful completion Pakistan would receive 3.6 billion dollars- the remaining portion of the 11.3-billion-dollar Stand-By-Arrangement (SBA).

IMF to start critical review of Pakistan economy to decide further action

March 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Mar 1(ANI): Pakistan's financial managers and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission are set to start the much-awaited fifth review of the economy on Tuesday (today), upon whose successful completion Pakistan would receive 3.6 billion dollars- the remaining portion of the 11.3-billion-dollar Stand-By-Arrangement (SBA).

Stand in Kate Middleton's shoes with wax work of Prince William

February 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): For many women who want to feel like they are engaged to Prince William, a US artist has made the dream come true.

Clarke showing glimpses of old self with steady Gabba knock: Roebuck

January 31, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Sydney, Jan.31 (ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has realized that he has two roles to play, and cannot neglect one because the other is not working, cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has claimed.

Clarke says injured Ponting may yet take part in ongoing England ODI series

January 29, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Brisbane, Jan 29(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke reckons that injured skipper Ricky Ponting may rejoin the squad ahead of next month's World Cup in the Indian sub-continent.

Clarke ready to 'train his backside off' in quest to find form

January 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

Brisbane, Jan 29(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is confident of bouncing back to his best ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Coming soon: Low-cost touch screens made of renewable materials

January 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Researchers at Fraunhofer are developing an alternative to expensive touchscreens - displays made of low-priced renewable raw materials that are available all over the world.

Injured Tait doubtful for Brisbane ODI against England

January 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Brisbane, Jan 28(ANI): Continuing doubts over the fitness of Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait have left the selection of the pace attack for Sunday's fifth ODI against England up in the air.

Beleaguered Pak Govt likely to implement 'painful' economic decisions from Feb 1

January 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16(ANI): The Pakistan Government is planning to implement some 'painful' economic decisions from February 1, following an unprecedented 510-billion-rupee budget deficit.

Interactive window-shopping could soon be a reality

January 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Interactive window shopping has been tested only in lab simulations till now, but experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) in Berlin, Germany, are testing the concept with pedestrian passageways and shopping centers.

Taking regular breaks from sitting good for heart, waistline

January 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Get up and move around as often as you can, for it's good for your heart and waistline, says a new study.

'Heroic' Salmaan Taseer lived and died for secular Pakistan, says daughter

January 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Lahore, Jan 10 (ANI): Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, who was assassinated by his own bodyguard last Tuesday, "lived and died for Pakistan", his daughter Shehrbano Taseer has said.

Clarke says England 'outplayed' Australia in all facets of the game

January 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has admitted that his team was completely outplayed by England in the five-match Ashes series.

Cook, Clarke defend Hughes after Botham's 'cheat' call

January 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Jan.6 (ANI): England opener Alastair Cook has leapt to the defence of Australian fielder Phillip Hughes after he was branded a cheat by former England all-rounder Ian Botham and the British press.

Clarke determined to put his mark on Oz team in Sydney Test

January 2, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Melbourne, Jan 2 (ANI): Stand-in captain Michael Clarke is determined to take control of the team in the final Ashes Test at the SCG.

Clarke describes appointment as Sydney Test captain as temporary

December 31, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Sydney, Dec 31(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has said he will refuse to captain a Test side containing Ricky Ponting.

Boxing Day Test at MCG, the ultimate high for an Oz cricketer: Dean Jones

December 24, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, Dec. 24 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has said that for an Australian Test batsman to walk onto the MCG on Boxing Day is the ultimate high.

'Joking computer' to give stand up comedians run for their money!

December 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Stand-up comedians beware: The 'joking computer' is here - a computer program that creates pun-based gags created at the University of Aberdeen and is sure to give you a run for your money.

Bloodstained flag from Custer's Last Stand expected to fetch £3.2m at auction

December 2, 2010 at 5:30 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): The bloodstained flag which was with General Custer when he and his troops were murdered by Sitting Bull's Sioux warriors at the Battle of Little Bighorn is set to go under the hammer and is expected to fetch 3.2 million pounds.

Under-fire Kiwis now under Duncan Fletcher microscope

December 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Jaipur (Rajasthan, India), Dec.1 (ANI): With New Zealand Cricket appointing former England cricket team coach Duncan Fletcher as consultant, the under-fire Black Caps will now have to put up acceptable performances before for the remainder of their India tour.

Crusade against Muslims costs 'Ground Zero' Koran-burning pastor his flock

November 17, 2010 at 1:14 PM

New York, Nov 17 (ANI): Pastor Terry Jones, the Florida pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Koran on 9/11 this year to protest against the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, has said that he has lost his followers because of his crusade against Muslims.

Three times married John Cleese 'laughs like a 10-year-old' with new love

November 16, 2010 at 6:40 PM

Melbourne, Nov 16 (ANI): Stand up comedian John Cleese, who has been married thrice, is frolicking these days and credits all the fun in his life to new lover Jennifer Wade.

Oz inability to destroy opposing teams a serious issue: Clarke

November 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM

London, Nov 4 (ANI): Stand in skipper Michael Clarke has said that inability to destroy opposing teams is becoming a serious issue for the Australian team.

Freshly unmasked swanky Kiwi athletes CWG village tower 'anything but unlivable'

October 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2(ANI): The New Zealand team's 'unmasked' Delhi Commonwealth Games accommodation tower at the athletes' village has made the earlier reports of "unlivable" conditions hard to fathom.

8 things that annoy people while travelling

September 22, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Melbourne, Sep 22 (ANI): Many people take pleasure in annoying others while travelling, but for those who don't, here's the list of things to be avoided.

Chelsea Handler's sex tape set to be released

September 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM

New York, Sept 16 (ANI): Stand up comedian Chelsea Handler's sex tape is set for a possible release.

Soon, watch 3-D movies on your TV, computer via Internet and satellite

August 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Get ready to enjoy Blockbusters like Avatar, UP or Toy Story 3 in 3-D and that too in the comfort of your living rooms.

Stars from all over the world to attend cancer fundraising event

August 22, 2010 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): This year, September 10 will be the day when luminaries from all walks of life - actors, musicians, athletes and journalists - will come together in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research.

Dannii Minogue 'to be axed from next series of 'X Factor'

August 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

London, August 21 (ANI): Dannii Minogue is apparently being removed from the next series of UK's largest talent search show 'The X Factor'.

Transport sector hit hard due to unrest in Jammu and Kashmir

July 24, 2010 at 6:24 PM

Srinagar, July 24 (ANI): Continuous unrest with shutdown calls from the separatist and preventive curfew measures imposed by the authorities after the recent killing of some youths has led to huge losses to the transport business in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jake Gyllenhaal 'Stands Up To Cancer'

July 15, 2010 at 3:50 PM

London, July 15 (ANI): American actor Jake Gyllenhaal has joined forces with America's Major League Baseball (MLB) organization for a new cancer campaign.

George Custer's 1876 battle flag to fetch 3.3m pounds at auction

June 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM

London, June 28 (ANI): An American flag found at Little Bighorn after Lt Col George Custer and nearly 270 men were wiped out by Indian warriors, could rake in a whopping 3.3 million pounds when it goes up for auction, according to estimates.

Marylebone Cricket Club goes global to speed up Lord's redevelopment plans

April 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM

London, Apr 15(ANI): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) wants to speed up a sweeping ten-year 400 million pound redevelopment of Lord's Cricket Ground by seeking funding from wealthy individuals and businesses around the world.

Blame your genes for your jokes falling flat

March 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Being funny, apparently, is not something that can be learned. You're either born with funny bones or not. That's what a leading psychologist and humour researcher says.

"Get Off Your Arse": Stand and work to lose weight

March 7, 2010 at 3:50 PM

Wellington, March 7 (ANI): A new Auckland research has found that typing while standing and moving while working could help workers shed extra pounds and reduce diabetes risk.

Styris, Bond take Kiwis home in first Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI against Australia

March 3, 2010 at 3:41 PM

Napier (New Zealand), Mar. 3 (ANI): Napier's McLean Park cricket ground erupted with joy after Scott Styris steered New Zealand to a thrilling two-wicket win over Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy cricket opener today.

Prying eyes catch Lara Bingle's little meltdown at Twenty20 cricket

February 25, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Melbourne, Feb 25 (ANI): Aussie cricketer Michael Clarke's fiancee Lara Bingle couldn't escape prying eyes when she had a little meltdown at the Twenty20 cricket this week.

New YouTube clip sparks UFO debate

February 21, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Melbourne, Feb 18 (ANI): People believing in the existence of the extra terrestrial and UFO say a new video uploaded onto YouTube shows an alien plane either entering or leaving the Earth.

Stand off in Lucknow continues after mentally disturbed boy opens fire, burns house

February 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): A young mentally disturbed boy, who had reportedly opened fire from his father's licensed revolver in Bakshi Ka Talaab area here on Thursday, has now set the house on fire and opened fire at a police party that tried to persuade him.

Pak players have learnt their lessons following Down Under disaster: Malik

February 16, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Dubai, Feb.16 (ANI): Stand-in Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, who would be leading the side in the two T20 matches against England in Dubai, has said that the players have learnt their lessons following the recent 'nightmare' tour Down Under.

Sex education recommendation for kids as young as 10 sparks outrage

February 9, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Washington, February 9 (ANI): A report recommending children as young as 10 to be given extensive sex education has been slammed by religious and conservative groups.

Valentine's Day myths busted

February 9, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Washington, February 9 (ANI): Think you can score some points with your girl on Valentine's Day by gifting her chocolates, flowers or cheesy presents? Well, you can't be more wrong, for these are some of the myths that have been busted by a website.

Foxx insists Biel, Garner are next best comic duo after Laverne and Shirley

February 5, 2010 at 3:19 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): Stand-up comedian Jamie Foxx has revealed that he finds actresses Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner to be the next best comic duo after comedy characters Laverne and Shirley.

Bruce Willis hawks "exploding underpants" on Letterman show!

February 3, 2010 at 2:11 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Actor Bruce Willis is said to have hawked a pair of "exploding underpants" on the Late Show with David Letterman, which left his own jeans full of holes.

Shane Watson and fiance Lee Furlong support McGrath Foundation

January 2, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Melbourne, Jan 2 (ANI): Shane Watson and his fiance Lee Furlong are supporting a cause close to their hearts-they are the proud ambassadors of McGrath Foundation.

Mass rally in Agartala to create awareness on Climate Change

December 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Agartala, Dec 17 (ANI): Hundreds of environmentalists, social activists and other enthusiasts took to the streets of Agartala on Thursday to stage a rally to create awareness to protection the ecology.

'150 Things Every Man Should Know'

November 23, 2009 at 1:33 PM

London, November 23 (ANI): A new book, entitled 150 Things Every Man Should Know, offers to help men through the minefield of being a male.

Elton John regrets not having sex until 23

October 19, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Renowned British singer Elton John regrets that he waited for 23 years of his life to lose his virginity.

Elton John regrets not having sex until 23

October 19, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Renowned British singer Elton John regrets that he waited for 23 years of his life to lose his virginity.

Inspiring Vettori was missed in Champions Trophy final, says McCullum

October 6, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Johannesburg, Oct.6 (ANI): Stand-in New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has said that the loss of inspirational captain Daniel Vettori just hours before New Zealand's cricket Champions Trophy final against Australia in South Africa was a huge blow.

Patrick Swayze's private memorial to be held on Oct 4

September 30, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Washington, Sept 30 (ANI): Late actor Patrick Swayze's family will be holding a private memorial in California on October 4.