Everything you need to know about Belachalavadi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Belachalavadi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Rio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) A persistent drought in northeastern Brazil has destroyed up to 40 percent of the crops, authorities said Friday.
Colombo, May 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka's jailed former army chief Sarath Fonseka Friday got bail in a case in which he is accused of harbouring army deserters.
Yaounde (Cameroon), May 18 (IANS) Cameroon's legendary footballer Roger Milla was sacked as the honorary president of Cameroon football federation (FECAFOOT) after criticising the federation and its president Iya Mohamed.
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Singer Celine Dion has put her Canadian house, situated on a private island, on sale and is asking $29.5 million for it.
Madrid, May 18 (IANS/EFE) Spain's Treasury auctioned 2.5 billion euros ($3.18 billion) worth of bonds maturing in 2015 and 2016 Thursday, but was forced to pay sharply higher interest rates.
Search engine giant Google Inc. has announced to make its search engine 'more human' through its newly developed algorithm 'knowledge graph'.............
Damascus, May 17 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has promised to display captured 'foreign mercenaries' who, he says, have been fighting for the opposition groups in the country.
London, May 16 (ANI): Former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, who was charged with hiding evidence of phone hacking from police, slammed the investigation as a waste of public money, and called herself the victim of a witch-hunt.
Actor Tom Cruise, who tied knots with Katie Holmes in 2006, says he is extremely happy with their special relationship and is still mesmerized by everything she does.
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) German Bundesliga football side Bayer Leverkusen has agreed with coaches Sascha Lewandowski and Sami Hyypia on a contract extension until 2015.
Washington, May 16(ANI): The Obama administration has issued further safety measures for its most powerful F-22 fighter jets after pilots experienced symptoms of oxygen deprivation.
Jakarta, May 16 (IANS/AKI) Pop star Lady Gaga may have to cancel a concert in the Indonesian capital after police declined to give a permit for the show amid protests from Islamic groups.
Beijing, May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): About two-thirds of the world's population will be located in urban areas by 2050, creating serious implications for the conservation of natural resources, according to the 2012 edition of the Nature's Living Planet Report.
Lahore, May 15 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricket captain and coach, Zaheer Abbas, has said batsman Umar Akmal has immense talent, but has failed to show his skills on the highest stage of the sport due to wrong shot selection.
Actor Matthew Morrison was happy to meet Cheryl Cole on the set of "What to Expect When You're Expecting". He termed Cole as "beautiful".
Tripoli, May 12 (Xinhua-ANI): Thousands of residents rallied Friday at the Martyrs Square in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, calling the government to activate the national army and collect weapons from the streets.
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) The promoter of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament, Ion Tiriac, promised to make desired changes to the playing surface by the next edition after many players expressed displeasure about the playing surface.
London, May 12 (ANI): Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo has said he has no idea if tomorrow will be his last game at Stamford Bridge as the club manager.
Moscow, May 12 (IANS) Russia is ready to destroy US missile defence facilities in Europe if Moscow considers them as real threats, Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov has said.
Sydney, May 11(ANI): Former Australia strike fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who sat out the home summer with a toe injury, looked to legendary Dennis Lillee to revive his international career.
Madrid, May 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol Wednesday conceded that he won't recover from his knee injury in time to represent defending champions Spain in the Euro 2012 Football Championships.
Madrid, May 9(ANI): World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic has blasted the Madrid Open organizers and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for preparing contentious blue clay courts, on which according to him, is almost impossible to move on.
Madrid, May 9 (IANS) World No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic criticised the condition of the blue clay playing surface in the Mutua Madrid Open after his 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Daniel Gimero-Trimero.
Berlin, May 9 (IANS) German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 and goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand have agreed on a contract extension until the end of the 2012-13 season.
Baghdad, May 8 (IANS) Interpol issued Tuesday a red corner notice against fugitive Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi, a Sunni, over alleged terrorist acts.
Sheffield (England), May 8 (IANS) Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Ali Carter 18-11 to win the World Snooker Championship here.
Washington, May 7 (ANI): A Northern California tattoo artist is trying to break a world record at this weekend's Fresno Tattoo Convention in Downtown Fresno, USA.
Washington, May 6(ANI): Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather has beaten Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win the World Boxing Association super welterweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
London, May 6 (IANS) A painting created by late singer Amy Winehouse and her rocker friend Pete Doherty by using their own blood is set to fetch 80,000 pounds at an auction.
Madrid, May 5 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said his definitive squad for the European Champions will be named after the Copa del Rey final between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Editors of 19 international editions of the fashion magazine, Vogue, have made a pact to stop using models under the age of 16, or those who appear to have an eating disorder.
Washington, May 4 (IANS) US non-farm business sector labour productivity decreased at a 0.5-percent annual rate during the first quarter of 2012, a drop after two consecutive quarterly gains, the US Labor Department reported.
Wellington, May 4(ANI): Former New Zealand players Mark Greatbatch and Dion Nash have endorsed the idea of having separate coaches for different formats of cricket for the national team, and expects this to happen in the future.
Kiev(Ukraine), May 3 (IANS) Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine are facing goalkeeper crisis ahead of the tournament as first-choice goalkeeper Alexander Shovkovskiy was ruled out of action for at least three months with an injury.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher, who is on the heels of his now defunct six-year marriage to Demi Moore, seems to be relishing his "single and looking" status.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher, who is on the heels of his now defunct six-year marriage to Demi Moore, seems to be relishing his "single and looking" status.
London, May 3 (ANI): Recently engaged celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have bought a 10-million-pound mansion for themselves in Richmond, London.
Singapore, May 3 (IANS) Singapore's gaming industry may overtake Las Vegas by the end of this year as the biggest gaming destination in the world, a media report said.
Noted Bollywood actress Hema Malini, who is better identified for making bold choices in her personal and professional life, is a great admirer of Meryl Streep.
Dubai, May 2 (ANI): Bollywood's original dream girl Hema Malini, who is known for making bold choices in her personal and professional life, is a huge admirer of Meryl Streep.
Tel Aviv, May 1 (IANS) A rare seal from the First Temple period has been uncovered in an archaeological excavation in Jerusalem, authorities said Tuesday.
London, May 1 (ANI): British lawmakers will publish a report into allegations of phone-hacking at the now defunct tabloid News of the World.
London, May 1 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston is looking for pads in Richmond, a suburb outside of London, where ex husband Brad Pitt and his fiancee Angelina Jolie rented last year and plan to spend much of the next two years.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she is often "surprised" at how rude people can be to her with their camera phones.
Berlin, Apr 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Second-ranked Maria Sharapova made short work of top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Stuttgart WTA title for her first crown of the year.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Teri Hatcher has revealed that as the May 13 series finale of 'Desperate Housewives' nears, it is finally starting to sink in.
London, April 30 (ANI): Rihanna has bagged a villain role in the latest instalment of 'The Fast And The Furious' franchise.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson thinks everybody should love doing karaoke and says those who dislike it are afraid of being judged.
London, April 28 (IANS) The former chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency has accused the country's leadership of "misleading" the public on the merits of a possible military strike on Iran, BBC reported.
Kampala (Uganda), April 26 (IANS) Embattled president of the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) Rogers Ddungu has been suspended by his Executive Committee which has accused him of abuse of office.
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 26(ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Seri Najib Tun Razak has said he hoped to see a vast improvement in the status and welfare of the Indian community in the country over the next five years.
Tripoli, Apr 26 (ANI): An Islamist party in Libya plans to challenge the country's ruling council's decision to ban political groups based on religion, tribe or ethnicity from taking part in upcoming elections.
Bogota, April 26 (IANS/EFE) Rapper Alejandro Serna Correa was fatally shot in an attack that targeted two people accompanying him, authorities in the northwestern Colombian city of Medellin said Wednesday.
Dubai, Apr 25 (ANI): Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona has said that he might soon leave the UAE Pro League club if an imminent board meeting to discuss extra transfer funds doesn't go his way.
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): In a new study, which focuses on finding work following a job layoff, scientists have revealed just how important managing negative thoughts and effort over time are while looking for employment.
Barcelona, Apr 24(ANI): Andy Murray has lauded Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal after the latter routed World No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 to win the an eighth straight Monte Carlo title.
Barcelona, Apr 24(ANI): Andy Murray has lauded Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal after the latter routed World No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 to win the an eighth straight Monte Carlo title.
London, April 22 (IANS) Actress-model Pamela Anderson, who is a prominent animal rights activist has jetted off to Berlin to promote a ban on killing seals for their fur.
Moscow, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is due to ban smoking in all enclosed spaces in an effort to stamp out the habit that kills up to 500,000 people every year, the health ministry said.
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Actor George Clooney has offered two fans a chance to win tickets for a presidential fund-raising dinner party at his home here.
Jakarta, April 20 (IANS) An Indonesia football coach has been banned for four games and fined by FIFA for accusing match officials of taking bribes during a 10-0 loss to Bahrain in World Cup qualifying.
Berlin, April 20 (IANS) Veteran Spanish striker Raul Gonzalez Blanco has decided not to extend his contract with German football club Schalke04 and will leave the Bundesliga when his deal expires at the end of the season.
Lyon, Apr 20 (ANI): Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the computer wizard who created the World Wide Web, has criticised the music industry for trying to stop the openness of the web.
Munich, Apr 19(ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronald had his three pairs of football boots stolen before his side's 2-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich on Tuesday, and to amend that a local shoemaker has sent a pair of traditional Bavarian brogues to him.
Jakarta, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): An Indonesia soccer coach has been banned for four games and fined by FIFA for accusing match officials of taking bribes during a 10-0 loss to Bahrain in World Cup qualifying, a media reported here.
London, Apr 19 (ANI): Taking maternity leave can put new mothers in debt or force them to cut short their time off owing to financial issues, a new study has suggested.
Tokyo, April 19 (IANS) Japan is aiming for a top five finish at the London Olympics 2012 with its athletes fired up in an effort to rewrite the country's history in the Games.
Oslo, Apr 19 (ANI): Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who is facing trial for killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage, has said he wants either freedom or death as punishment for his acts.
Wellington, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The New Zealand Olympic Committee marked the 100 day milestone to the Olympic Games with the naming of four triathletes to the New Zealand Olympic Team on Wednesday.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Sean Combs has topped Forbes magazine's annual hip-hop rich list of 2012.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Sean Combs has topped Forbes magazine's annual hip-hop rich list of 2012.
Colombo, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Sri Lanka has accelerated imports of reconditioned vehicles after a special appeal was made by vehicle importers to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, an official said here on Wednesday.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Sean Combs has topped Forbes magazine's annual hip-hop rich list of 2012.
London, Apr 18 (ANI): Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the man credited with creating the World Wide Web, has said that the UK government's proposals to allow the security services to monitor people's online activities should be blocked.
Dubai, Apr 18 (ANI): The ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in England, in 2013, will pull its final curtains as the association plans having one championship for each of the game's three formats from 2015.
Cairo, Apr 18 (ANI): Ten Egyptian presidential candidates, who were barred from taking part in the upcoming elections, have lost their appeals against disqualification.
Moscow, April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian authorities do not explain their actions to the people enough, but societal demand and new technologies will change that, outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev has said.
Rio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS) Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has been approached by Colombia and "two Asian teams" to coach them for the 2014 football World Cup.
London, Apr 17(ANI): England Test skipper Andrew Strauss has dismissed claims that he gave up the one-day captaincy because he is henpecked.
Dubai, Apr 17(ANI): The International Cricket Council executive board will expand the number of teams from 12 to 16 in the 2014 World Twenty20 tournament to be held Bangladesh.
Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Actress Amanda Bynes was involved in a minor accident after she bumped into a curb while reversing her car.
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has declined reports suggesting that they are working in collaboration with popular French designer Philippe Starck to create a revolutionary project to be released in eight months.
London, April 12 (IANS) The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has "followed the wrong course" and should return to four-year sanctions for drug cheats, according to the British Olympic Association (BOA).
London, April 11 (IANS) A Briton has been jailed for 16 years for strangling his wife when she tried to end their 14-year relationship. He had also throttled his ex-wife 22 years ago.
Chennai, April 10 (IANS) The opposition DMK has decided that its members in the Tamil Nadu assembly would boycott the budget session for a week as they were not allowed to speak or respond to the charges made against the party by the members of the treasury bench.
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Up to 30 percent of the world's population is suffering from Tuberculosis (TB), but in several parts of the world, TB diagnosis still relies on insensitive, poorly standardized, and time-consuming methods.
Tbilisi, April 10 (ANI): A museum in Georgia that has honoured former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin since 1937 is now being modified to display the atrocities committed by him during his rule.
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Abu Dhabi, April 9 (ANI): A song dedicated to Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona has become popular within a week with about 24,000 views so far on YouTube.
London, April 9 (ANI): Skirt lengths vary as women go through life and women aged 23 wear the tiniest mini-skirts, a study has found.
Damascus, April 8 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been accused of accelerating violence in the country as the international ceasefire deadline looms.
London, Apr 8(ANI): Barcelona striker Lionel Messi scored two goals during his team's 4-1 win over Spanish La Liga side Real Zaragoza on Saturday, to go past the 60-goal mark this season.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's former lover and best friend Tylerames, who is trying out his luck in 'The Voice', said that the late singer is with him in his heart.
Washington, April 6 (ANI): Rihanna has impressed her 'Battleship' co-star Brooklyn Decker with her acting skill.
New York, Apr 6 (ANI): Alex Rodriguez has become the latest celebrity to share his life with his fans on the social network site, Facebook.
London, April 6 (IANS) Actress Julia Roberts who has teamed up with Meryl Streep in "August: Osage County" says it was like a dream come true.
Astana, Apr.5 (ANI): The Government of Kazakhstan has asid that it will not allow its territory to be used for any military operation against Iran.
London, April 5 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley is enjoying shooting for her new movie "Anna Karenina", and says it is fun playing a "tricky character".
London, April 4 (IANS) British singer Adele who triumphed in the Grammy awards is planning to release a new single by the end of this year.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence has laughed off suggestions that she looks "chubby" in the movie 'The Hunger Games'.
