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Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar

May 13, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Sringar, May 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday stressed that peace and tranquility hold the key to groom and grow the tourism industry in the state for which over Rs.383 crores have been sanctioned during the last four years by his government.

Knight Riders beat RCB by 5 wickets

May 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

Knight Riders restrict RCB to 115/9

May 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Royal Challengers Bangalore to 115 for nine in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

I-League: Pune FC seal 2nd spot for best finish

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Pune FC clinched the second spot in I-League 2012-13, their best finish, with a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows in a round 26 encounter at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

BJP conspiracy behind Goa beef shortage, say NCP, Congress

May 9, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Panaji, May 9 (IANS) After a scathing attack by the Goa church, both the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Thursday blamed the BJP-led state government for the ongoing beef shortage in the state.

Goa Church demands beef from BJP government

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) The Church in Goa wants the state government to put beef on the dinner tables in the thousands of Christian and Muslim homes, even as the high court last week tried to streamline slaughtering laws in the state.

Saradha scam: Suicides continue, toll nine

May 6, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) As the multi-crore-rupee Saradha chit fund scam rages on, the related loss of life continued in West Bengal with three more people linked to ponzi firms committing suicide, taking the death count to nine.

Pakistan clinch Asian Squash Campionship after 14 years

May 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Pakistan ended a 14-year drought as its top player Aamir Atlas won the 17th Asian Individual Men's Squash Championship by defeating Abdullah Al Muzayen of Kuwait here.

Annie Au wins Asian Squash Championship

May 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Annie Au of Hong Kong won the 17th Women's Individual Asian Squash Championship by defeating Malaysian star Low Wee Wern here.

The lawyers are agents of peace and order in the society: CM

May 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has said that there is a need of welfare of the lawyers and announced hike in the corpus fund of Bar Council of Delhi for welfare measures.

Defending champion Gao Ning to skip Commonwealth TT in Delhi

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Two-time champion Gao Ning of Singapore will not take part in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships beginning here Sunday.

Indian in Bahrain stabbed in passport row

April 29, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Dubai, April 29 (IANS) A 35-year-old Indian man in Bahrain was stabbed, allegedly by one of his employers, in a row after he went to collect his passport.

Suspect dead in Ghaziabad police lockup, kin allege torture

April 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A suspect in a robbery-cum-double-murder case was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court, police said. His father has alleged his son died following police torture.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title (Roundup)

April 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title

April 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series badminton title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

Japan's Miyuki-Satoko win India Open women's doubles crown

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.10 women's doubles pair Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna of Japan won the India Open Super Series title here Sunday.

Indonesian Ahmad-Natsir clinch India Open mixed doubles

April 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Indonesian top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir beat South Korea's Sung Hyun Ko and Ha Na Kim in the mixed doubles final of the India Open Super Series badminton here Sunday.

Pakistan prisoners' security in Delhi's Tihar Jail tightened

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Following the violent and brutal assault on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat Jail on Friday evening, authorities at Delhi's Tihar Jail have reportedly tightened security around all Pakistani prisoners here to avoid a similar incident.

Lee Chong Wei lauds Gopichand, Saina

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia lauded Indian national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal here Saturday.

Sindhu falls in India Open semis

April 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu went down to Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the women's singles semifinal of the India Open Super Series at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.

India Open: Pawar's dream run ends in semis

April 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Mumbai shuttler Anand Pawar's dream run ended at the India Open Super Series after he lost his men's singles semifinal against Japanese Kenichi Tago at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.

Taufik-conqueror Prannoy beaten by Lee Chong Wei

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) H.S. Prannoy, who beat legendary Taufik Hidayat Thursday, went out in the men's singles quarterfinals of the India Open Super Series here Friday to top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia.

Delhi to host Thomas, Uber finals in May 2014

April 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Badminton's premier events, the Thomas and Uber Cup finals, will be held in the national capital here next year May 18-25.

Lost focus after wrong line-call: Saina

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India Open Super Series top seed Saina Nehwal said a wrong line-call in the third game made her lose focus and squander three matchpoints to lose the contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Thursday.

New Delhi to host Thomas and Uber Cup finals

April 25, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) New Delhi will host badminton's two premier events -- the Thomas and the Uber Cup finals -- next year.

Waiting for Saina in quarters: Sindhu

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu Thursday said she is waiting for top seed Saina Nehwal in the women's singles quarterfinals after winning her second round match against China's Sun Yu at the India Open Super Series here.

Prannoy sends Taufik crashing out of India Open

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Indian shuttler Haseena Sunil Kumar Prannoy caused the biggest upset of the India Open Super Series Thursday when he ousted former Olympic and World Champion Taufik Hidayat here.

Sindhu enters India Open quarters

April 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Eighth seed P.V. Sindhu of India entered the women's singles quarter-finals at the India Open Super Series Thursday, raising the possibility her showdown with Saina Nehwal.

Satisfied with my performance: Saina

April 24, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Wednesday said she was satisfied with her performance after she moved into the second round of the India Open Super Series badminton beating Belaetrix Manuputi of Indonesia.

Wanted to beat Taufik once before he retired: Kashyap

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap's desire to beat former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat from Indonesia once again remained unfulfilled.

India Open: Saina in second round of women's singles

April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic broze medallist and top seed Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round of the women's singles event at the $200,000 India Open Super Series badminton here Wednesday.

India Open: Taufik saves matchpoint to beat Kashyap

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia saved a matchpoint to beat home favourite and fifth seed Parupalli Kashyap in a nail-biting men's singles first round contest of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Wednesday.

Two challenges for shuttlers in line-call review

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Badminton players will be able to challenge referee decisions for line-calls twice in the latest amendment made by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) earlier this month.

Sea turtle inspired robot helps study crawling mechanics in sea creatures

April 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers in the US have created a sea turtle-inspired robot to help understand the mechanics of walking and crawling on complex surfaces.

Gopichand wants consistency from his wards

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wants more consistency from his trainees at the India Open that starts here Tuesday.

BAI to review its constitution

April 22, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will review its constitution at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held here Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC thrash Air India 6-0

April 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC scored their biggest-ever I-League win by thrashing Air India FC 6-0 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi here Saturday.

Chong Wei aims to reclaim India Open badminton

April 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia is aiming to reclaim his title at the forthcoming India Open which he won in 2011.

Complimentary Asian Wrestling tickets from Thursday

April 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Complimentary tickets for the Asian Wrestling Championship will be available at Gate No.7-A of Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here April 18-22 from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Top Russian official held in $13 mn fraud case

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The director of the Central Naval Museum in Russia's St. Petersburg city has been arrested as part of an investigation into a $13 million fraud, the Investigative Committee said.

Maracana meets Olympic standards

April 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro's state government has denied that the Maracana Stadium will be shut for more redevelopment work following next year's FIFA World Cup.

Man U dismisses 'Old Trafford renaming' reports following big money AON deal

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

London, Apr 9: Manchester United Club has dismissed reports that they will sell the naming rights of the iconic Old Trafford stadium following the renaming of United's Carrington Training Ground to AON Training Complex under an eight - year deal with the insurance company.

Man U set to reap bounty with new multi-million-dollar AON deal

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

LONDON, Apr 9: In a move to drive surplus revenue through sponsorship, Manchester United has sealed a new multi - million dollar agreement with AON, an U.S. insurance company.

'Tipsarevic, Youzhny to play in Kremlin Cup'

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Janko Tipsarevic and Mikhail Youzhny are likely to feature in this year's Kremlin Cup, a Russian tennis official said Tuesday, an early boost for a tournament that typically struggles to attract the world's top men.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) Brazil's 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil's preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Pakistani daily fears terror attacks during polls

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, March 20 (IANS) Terrorism is very much alive in Pakistan and this becomes all the more ominous with elections now just around the corner, said a daily Wednesday.

Herschel discovers 15 new very young stars

March 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Using the Herschel space observatory, a European Space Agency mission, astronomers have found some of the youngest stars ever seen in the Universe.

Elton John cancels show on medical grounds

March 17, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Singer Elton John cancelled a show in Alabama citing 'medical reasons', but more details are unknown.

Pune FC begin final phase against Sesa FA

March 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Jamshedpur, March 14 (IANS) Pune FC take on first-timers Sesa FA in their final phase Under-20 I-League assault at the J.R.D. Sports Complex Saturday.

Cameras designed to capture black holes now used to study tiny viruses

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Cameras designed for capturing black holes are opening new frontiers in life sciences by probing ultrafast physical, chemical and biochemical processes at the atomic level, gaining clearer images of structures such as viruses and proteins.

U-20 I-League: Prayag United, Salgaocar win

March 11, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Jamshedpur, March 11 (IANS) Match day seven of the sixth edition of the Under-20 I-League saw two exciting encounters being played at the J.R.D. Tata Sports Complex here Monday.

China's next generation Internet 'way ahead of West'

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): China is working on new faster and more secure Internet system that would be way ahead of the West, a report has said.

Asian Cycling Championships get Iranian boost (Preview)

March 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The arrival of the Iranians for the Hero Asian Cycling Championships has infused fresh life besides bringing in a greater competitive edge to the continental event which gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Complex Velodrome here Thursday.

U-20 I-league: Shillong Lajong draw with Churchill Brother

March 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Jamshedpur, March 6 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC and Churchill Brothers SC played out a goalless draw to share the spoils in their opening group encounter in the Under 20 I-League match at the JRD Tata Complex here Wednesday.

Flintoff has 'lucky escape' during high-speed rally car crash in TV show

March 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Retired England cricketer Andrew Flintoff had a lucky escape from injury following a high-speed crash in a rally car in a TV show.

U-20 I-League: Pune FC off to a winning start

March 5, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Jamshedpur, March 5 (IANS) Defending champions Pune FC kicked-off their Under-20 I-League football title defence with a 2-0 win over Prayag United at the Gopal Stadium here Tuesday.

Why wars on editing Wikipedia articles break out

March 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Researchers have revealed the reason behind conflict when there is an unusual high number of editing and corrections in articles related to some topic or personage, a report has said.

Iran wins freestyle wrestling World Cup

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Tehran, Feb 23 (IANS) Iran claimed the freestyle title at the wrestling World Cup here.

Russia win Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Tehran, Feb 21 (IANS) Russia claimed the Greco-Roman title at the Wrestling World Cup meet here, local media reported Thursday.

4 killed, 15 injured in Quetta blast

February 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 15 others injured in a blast in Pakistan's Quetta city Saturday, reported Xinhua citing local media.

5,000-year-old temple found in Peru

February 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Lima, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) A team of archaeologists discovered a temple and a hearth some 5,000 years old at the El Paraiso archaeological complex east of Lima.

Manipur hosts 'National Canoe Sprint Championship' to promote water sports

February 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Imphal, Feb 10 (ANI): In an endeavor to promote water sports in Manipur, the 23rd National Canoe Sprint Championship was recently organized here.

Men and women poles apart when it comes to style of social networking

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Men and women socialize differently, as it turns out that the gender differences hold true in online games that involve social interaction, a new study has revealed.

Japan dreams of Russia Fed Cup upset

February 6, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Japan is dreaming of upsetting four-time champions Russia in this weekend's Fed Cup quarter-final here, veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm said Wednesday.

Cross-examination of key eyewitness in Delhi gangrape case begins

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Defence lawyers in the Delhi gangrape case on Wednesday began cross- examination of the key eyewitness and co-victim of the incident at the fast-track court in the Saket Court Complex here.

Religion goes digital: Saudi Arabia connects with instant Quran

February 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The digital revolution is spurring a slow transformation in the spiritual classrooms of one of most conservative bastions of faith. More and more Muslims in India, South Asia and around the world are logging on to the internet to read the Holy Quran, which is moving to the digital domain keeping in tune with the proliferation of e-books.

It is all about staying relaxed: Paes

January 31, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India's star tennis player Leander Paes has advised his rookie teammates to stay relaxed against South Korea in the Group 1 Asia/Oceania Davis Cup tie starting here Friday.

Raging fire engulfs slum in West Bengal

January 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Bidhan Nagar (W.Bengal), Jan.26 (ANI): A raging inferno engulfed a slum area in Basanti Colony in Bidhan Nagar town of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Saturday.

SAI chooses Jamia to promote sports

January 24, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has chosen Jamia Millia Islamia as its extension centre for promotion of athletics, hockey and football.

Bahrain princess charged with torture of pro-democracy activists

January 24, 2013 at 12:24 PM

London, Jan. 24 (ANI): A princess in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has been charged with the torture of pro-democratic activists while they were in detention during the 2011 uprising.

Astronomers discover first nebula with cavity

January 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Berlin, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) Astronomers based at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile have captured the first image of a nebula with a patch, or cavity, the ESO said Wednesday.

26 injured in Argentine prison riot

January 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM

Buenos Aires, Jan 23 (IANS/EFE) At least 26 people were injured and an undetermined number of inmates managed to escape during a riot that erupted Tuesday in a prison in Argentina's Chaco province, officials said.

Hearing of Delhi gangrape case to begin in fast-track court from Jan. 21

January 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): The hearing of the December 16 gangrape and murder case of a 23-year-old medical student will be held in a fast track court from January 21.

RiRi strips off for sexiest photoshoot yet

January 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Rihanna has flaunted her stunning physique in a series of magazine covers made to represent each of her albums.

Rihanna strips for magazine covers

January 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has shot a series of raunchy magazine covers, representing each of her albums.

Mumbai FC held to a goalless draw by Dempo SC

December 30, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Pune, Dec 30 (IANS) Mumbai FC played out a goalless draw against defending champions Dempo SC in an I-League Round 13 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, here Sunday.

Nainital Zoo authorities provide food supplements, medicine to keep animals warm

December 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Nainital, Dec. 17 (ANI): With temperatures plummeting, authorities at the Nainital Zoo are providing food supplements and medicines to the animals to keep them warm during the winter.

FIFA consultant impressed by women's football level in India

December 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) FIFA Consultant for women's football Monika Staab here Monday showed overwhelming enthusiasm and endorsed football for the fair sex in India.

15 killed, over 40 injured in blast in NW Pakistan

December 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 15 people were killed and over 40 others injured when a blast ripped through a bus stand in Pakistan's northwest town of Jamrud on Monday morning, reported local media ARY.

Complex relationship between daytime sleepiness and vit D revealed for 1st time

December 16, 2012 at 7:02 AM

Washington, December 15 (ANI): Race plays an important role in the complex relationship between daytime sleepiness and vitamin D levels, researchers say.

Frieda Pinto shines in flowing golden gown at Dubai film festival

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett stepped out in metallic gowns as they attended a screening of the 'Life of Pi' at the Dubai film festival.

Frieda Pinto shines in flowing golden gown at Dubai film festival

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett stepped out in metallic gowns as they attended a screening of the 'Life of Pi' at the Dubai film festival.

Bank manager killed by relative in Delhi

December 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A 50-year-old senior bank manager was stabbed to death by his relative for reasons of some personal enmity here Wednesday, police said.

India take on West Indies in World Cup opener

December 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Dubai, Dec 3 (IANS) Hosts India will open the ICC Women's World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai next year against the West Indies Jan 31.

Woman, son murdered in their house

November 27, 2012 at 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The decomposed body of a 20?year?old woman and her two?year?old son was found in their rented house here Tuesday evening, police said.

Myanmar needs investment in energy sector: Suu Kyi

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 15 (IANS) Myanmar's pro?democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Thursday invited "responsible" investments into her country's rich energy sector and asked The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) here to help them in sustainable development.

PM inaugurates new floor at AHI

November 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday visited the Asian Heart Institute (AHI) here and inaugurated its new sixth floor.

WTA Pune: Indian challenge ends in women's singles

November 7, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Pune, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian challenge in the women's singles of the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger came to an end in the second round when tennis wild-card Rutuja Bhosale went down 6-3, 6-0 to seventh seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the Balewadi Sports Complex here Wednesday.

Indian players fail to rise at WTA Pune

November 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Pune, Nov 6 (IANS) After the initial high of Rutuja Bhosale winning her first round encounter and Prarthana Thombare pushing aside her higher-ranked opponent, Indian players failed to create any magic on the second day of the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger tennis event here Tuesday.

Pune FC have a point to prove against Churchill Brothers

November 3, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Pune, Nov 3 (IANS) Pune FC will be out to prove that their slip-up in the previous round was a case of being unlucky when they take on Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round-4 home encounter Sunday.

NASA's shuttle Atlantis makes its final journey

November 3, 2012 at 6:47 AM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) After 32 missions and more than 125 million miles in space at speeds around 17,500 miles per hour, NASA's space shuttle Atlantis covered its final journey Friday.

UAE to host 9th Asian Swimming Championships

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Dubai, Oct 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 9th Asian Swimming Championships between Nov 15-25 in Dubai.

England to play Haryana in third practice game

October 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The England cricket team will play a third practice match against Haryana before they take on India in the first Test from Nov 15.

'Oswald's assassination of Kennedy was guided by hardline Stalinist dissidents' suggests new book

October 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

London, Oct. 24 (ANI): Nearly 50 years after the assassination of President John F Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, a new book has suggested that assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was guided by hardline Stalinist dissidents.

Russell Crowe calls Obama 'light and future' of America

October 23, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, Oct. 23 (ANI): President Barack Obama received a surprise endorsement from another Hollywood star over the weekend.

I-League: Lajong hold Salgaocar at bay

October 12, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Shillong, Oct 12 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to snatch away a point from Salgaocar FC after they held the Goan giants to a 1-1 draw at the J.N. Sports Complex here Friday.

Complex brains evolved much earlier than thought

October 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, October 11 (ANI): A 520-million-year-old fossilized arthropod with remarkably well-preserved brain structures has shown that anatomically complex brains evolved earlier than previously thought and have changed little over the course of evolution.

Pakistani Taliban vows to target teen child rights activist again if she survives

October 10, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which attacked 14-year-old National Award Peace winner Malala Yousafzai, on Tuesday has said they will target the "secular-minded lady" again if she survives.

S. Korea designates toxic chemical leak area 'special disaster' zone

October 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Seoul, Oct. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The South Korean government on Monday said it has decided to designate areas affected by a toxic chemical leak in the southeastern city of Gumi as a "special disaster" zone in the face of the intensifying damage.

Heath, Wilkins confident of defending Sheru Classic titles

October 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Reigning champions of the Sheru Classic Professional Bodybuilding Championship Phil Heath and Nicole Wilkins are confident that they will defend their respective titles in the tournaments second edition here Saturday.