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Everything you need to know about Cherthala South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Cherthala South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Taliban threat video uploaded from within Georgia: Minister

June 12, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Tbilisi, June 12 (IANS) An online video threatening punishment against Georgian troops in Afghanistan was posted on internet from inside Georgia, the interior minister said Wednesday.

India beat South Africa by 26 runs

June 6, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Cardiff, June 6 (IANS) India defeated South Africa by 26 runs in their first match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

India score 331/7 against South Africa

June 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Cardiff, June 6 (IANS) India scored 331 for seven against South Africa in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.

De Villiers say 'tough' Proteas team to take on India in opening Champions Trophy game

June 6, 2013 at 9:05 AM

Johannesburg, June 6 (ANI): South African captain AB de Villiers has said that they have come into the ICC Champions Trophy tournament as a tough team, ahead of their opening match against India at Sophia Gardens on Thursday.

Arnold predicts Lanka as 'threat' to opponents in ICC Champions Trophy

June 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Karachi, June 3 (ANI): Former cricketer Russell Arnold has predicted that Sri Lanka will be a major threat to opposing ICC Champions Trophy teams, though England and South Africa are being touted as favourites to win the tournament.

Retail sales in South Korea fall

May 23, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Seoul, May 23 (IANS) Retail sales in South Korea decreased last month as domestic demand remained in the doldrums amid the sluggish economic recovery, a government report showed Thursday.

'India-South Africa trade to cross $20 bn soon'

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Trade between India and South Africa is expected to rise to more than $20 billion in the next two to three years and value-added products would be thrust area of the South African exports in the coming days, two South African diplomats said Thursday.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) With an eclectic blend of cinema, music, art and photography exhibitions, entrepreneurs and bloggers workshops and panel discussions the 12-day Indiafrica Festival 2013 began here Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa. .

Nile Taxi: An alternative to sitting in Cairo traffic

May 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Cairo, May 11 (IANS/EFE) The hellish traffic jams that are all too common in the Egyptian capital inspired the Nile Taxi, which lets people reach their destinations in under 30 minutes without having to breathe in exhaust fumes.

'Sacked' Taylor admits desire to lead Black Caps in future

May 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Sacked New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has admitted that he would like to captain his team again and added that he has moved on from his dressing room fallout.

South Korea to unveil measures to boost venture companies

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea planned to unveil a set of measures to boost venture companies in a bid to help them create jobs and bolster economic growth, the nation's top economic policymaker said Wednesday.

Mandela makes rare appearance on TV

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Monday showed a rare footage of former president Nelson Mandela.

'India must be with other BRICS nations on Syria'

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, April 19 (IANS) India should respond to Syria's humanitarian crisis by working with Brazil and South Africa for improved access to humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

Getting rich in rising Asia at a cost (Book Review)

April 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Book: 'How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia'; Author: Mohsin Hamid; Publisher: Penguin Books India; Pages: 228; Price: Rs.499.

BRICS summit promotes unity among emerging economies

March 31, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Beijing, March 31 (IANS) The fifth BRICS summit has promoted unity among major emerging economies and injected fresh impetus into the cooperation mechanism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

Ranatunga tells Lankan players to snub IPL after being barred to play in Chennai

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, Mar 28 (ANI): Former captain Arjuna Ranatunga has urged Sri Lankan players to reject the Indian Premier League (IPL) after they were barred from playing in Chennai following Tamil Nadu government's refusal to host them in their state.

Taylor admits still not comfortable in Kiwi dressing room following captaincy saga

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Wellington, mar 27 (ANI): Former captain Ross Taylor has admitted he is still not comfortable in the New Zealand cricket team environment, suggesting the whole captaincy saga is not over yet.

Hafeez becomes first batsman to be given out for obstructing field during Durban ODI

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 22 (ANI): Pakistan opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman ever to be given out for obstructing the field under the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules during the fourth one-day against South Africa in Durban on Thursday.

39 percent of drug peddlers held in Goa from Africa

March 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Panaji, March 19 (IANS) Nearly 39 percent of people caught peddling drugs in Goa last year are of African origin, the Goa legislative assembly was told Tuesday.

Galaxies were forming stars at extraordinary rate when universe was very young

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): New observations by a Caltech-led team have discovered dozens of starburst galaxies that were churning out stars when the universe was just a billion years old.

China sees high trade volume with neighbours

March 9, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Beijing, March 9 (IANS) China's trade with neighbouring countries exceeded the total that China had with Europe and the US to reach $1.2 trillion last year, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Saturday.

Government commissioned comprehensive cancer care institute in Delhi

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Health Minister Dr. A.K. Walia stated that the city government has decided to commission a 800-bedded, full-fledged dedicated cancer institute as Delhi State Cancer Institute (South) with comprehensive and ultra-modern

Brazil to boost investment to 25 percent of GDP

February 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has said the government seeks to boost total investment to 25 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

British adventurer Fiennes pulls out of Antarctic trek due to frostbite

February 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Feb 26 (ANI): British explorer Ranulph Fiennes has pulled out of an expedition to cross Antarctica because of severe frostbite.

McCullum claims 'predecessor' Taylor's return in Kiwi squad 'seamless'

February 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has claimed his predecessor Ross Taylor's return in the Kiwi dressing room has been seamless.

Japan establishes new office to explain territorial stance

February 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Tokyo, Feb. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese State Minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Ichita Yamamoto said Tuesday that the government has established a new office to explain Japan's stance on disputed territories with China, South Korea and Russia.

Axed Black Caps skipper Ross Taylor at peace with coach Hesson

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Wellington, Feb. 3 (ANI): Ross Taylor, who was dumped as New Zealand captain following their tour to Sri Lanka last November, broke his silence in Auckland and promptly played a straight bat to media questions surrounding his return to the New Zealand set-up.

Apple named top mobile phone seller in US

February 2, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Johannesburg, Feb 2 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has beaten Samsung to become the top US mobile phone seller in the final quarter of last year.

Man finds another woman's body in dead wife's casket

February 1, 2013 at 7:50 PM

London, Feb 1 (IANS) A man in South Africa was horrified when he opened the casket at his dead wife's funeral and found a stranger inside.

Mike Hesson set to 'clear air' with axed skipper Taylor before England series

January 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Wellington, Jan. 29 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has decided to meet former captain Ross Taylor and clear the air between them before the upcoming England series.

'No saints' Man U, Chelsea stars among 40 married footballers seeking discreet affairs

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

London, Jan 26(ANI): Married footballers from top English clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool are among 40 wedded footballers, who have signed up with a dating website for married people seeking extra-marital affairs.

Sanctions mean declaration of war: DPRK

January 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Pyongyang, Jan. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) vowed Friday to take "strong physical countermeasures" if South Korea is directly involved in the UN sanctions, which would be seen as "a declaration of war" against Pyongyang.

Russia, China plan to boost missile defence cooperation

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China are planning to intensify their cooperation on missile defence in response to America's growing missile defence potential around the globe, a Russian security council official said Wednesday.

South Korean court orders chemical castration of child rapist

January 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Seoul, Jan 3 (IANS) A South Korean court Thursday ordered chemical castration of a repeat child sex offender in a first such decision given in the country.

Psy's Gangnam Style dancing girls boost Korean cosmetics industry

December 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): Pop sensation Psy's Gangnam Style video has sent demand for South Korean cosmetics soaring as girls are keen to look like the rapper's dancers.

'Unapologetic' McCullum backs team despite loss against S. Africa

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Sydney, Dec. 23 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was unapologetic for his team's performance against after South Africa which trounced it by eight wickets with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international on Friday.

Proteas hammers Kiwis in first T20 by eight wickets

December 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 22(ANI): South Africa thrashed the touring New Zealand team with a one-sided eight-wicket victory in the first of three Twetnty20 Internationals on Friday.

Clarke reclaims top spot in ICC Test rankings

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

London, Dec 19(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has strengthened his position as number one in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after he moved nine points clear of second-placed Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Clarke reclaims top spot in ICC Test rankings

December 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

London, Dec 19(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has strengthened his position as number one in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after he moved nine points clear of second-placed Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Ex-skipper Rutherford says 'wide gulf' exists between Black Caps and NZ cricket board

December 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Wellington, Dec. 16 (ANI): Former test captain Ken Rutherford believes there are plenty of differences that exist between New Zealand Cricket administration and its top players.

McCullum says time will heal current pandemonium in Kiwi cricket

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): Brendon McCullum is confident that time will heal all the issues surrounding New Zealand cricket despite the uproar over how he became Kiwi cricket captain.

Hilfenhaus recalled for Hobart Test against Sri Lanka

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): The Australian selectors will recall swing bowler Ben Hilfenhaus for the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Hobart.

Young Pakistani girls challenging stereotypes against women

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 10 (ANI): In a bid to challenge stereotypes about gender roles, as many as 50 young Pakistani girls engaged themselves in day-long activities of rock climbing, camping and cooking.

Ex-Kiwi captain Taylor confirms return for England series next year

December 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM

London, Dec 10(ANI): Ross Taylor, who was unceremoniously stripped of captaincy by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) following the Sri Lanka series, has confirmed he will return to the team for their series against England next year after he pulled out of the upcoming South Africa series.

Daniel Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

December 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Johannesburg, Dec. 5 (ANI): Veteran left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will reportedly be missing New Zealand's tour to South Africa starting later this month due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Pakistan maul Windies in T20 for blind

December 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Bangalore, Dec 4 (IANS) A belligerent Pakistan Tuesday mauled West Indies by 200 runs in the league tie of the T20 World Cup for the blind, with its star batsman Mohammad Akram setting a record in the tournament by scoring 264 runs off just 85 balls.

Ponting was a treat to watch: Yuvraj

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IANS) Describing Australian great Ricky Ponting, who retired from international cricket, as his favourite, India batsman Yuvraj Singh Monday said he was amazed by the attitude of the lion-hearted player.

Philippines urges DPRK to scrap rocket launch

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Manila, Dec. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): The Philippine government on Monday appealed to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to forgo its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying a satellite within the month.

Gangnam-inspired online craze 'Aircraft carrier style' grips China

December 2, 2012 at 4:11 PM

London, Dec. 2 (ANI): If you are still not sick of 'Gangnam Style', then feast your eyes on China's newest web meme: Aircraft Carrier Style.

England team in Kolkata for Eden Test

November 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) Having squared the series 1-1 with a convincing win over India at Mumbai, a relaxed and buoyant England team arrived here Friday for the third Test to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens from Dec 5.

Samsung takes aim at Japanese rivals with 'Android camera' that uploads pics directly on FB

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung is now taking aim at its Japanese rivals with an Android-powered digital camera that allows users to easily upload pictures to Facebook.

'Revived' Johnson ready to face Proteas in Perth Test

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Mitchell Johnson has claimed he is ready to bowl against South Africa in the Perth Test, starting on Friday, after he was handed the chance to bowl himself back into the Test team for Australia's series-decider against South Africa.

'Test hopeful' Hastings says Siddle, Hilfenhaus deserve to finish Proteas job at Perth

November 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Possible Test debutant John Hastings believes fast bowlers Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus deserve plentiful opportunities to prove they should hold their places for the series decider against South Africa in Perth.

Gaza violence: India, Brazil, South Africa call for dialogue

November 22, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) India, Brazil and South Africa have condemned the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine and urged them to exercise maximum restraint and to resume direct talks to resolve the crisis.

Stuart Clark to quit as Sydney Sixers manager

November 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 21 (IANS) Sydney Sixers' general manager Stuart Clark will step down from his post at the end of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Onir's next an adaptation of 'Hamlet'

November 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Onir's upcoming venture is "Veda", loosely based on Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet.

Multinational firm sets up shop in Cherthala Infopark

November 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Kochi, Nov 5 (IANS) Columbia-based Comaxiam IT Solutions Monday began operations at the Cherthala campus of Infopark.

"Why Nikki Haley is 'rising' GOP star outside South Carolina but struggles at home"

October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): South Carolina's Indian origin Governor Nikki Haley, who has often been viewed as a rising conservative star, has had far more success outside the state as the Lexington Republican has struggled to win new supporters in the US, according to critics.

Oz television network Channel Nine 'salivating' at prospect of day-night Test cricket

October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Australia television network Channel Nine is relishing the opportunity of staging day-night Tests, and will most likely push for the floodlit fixtures to be part of the next media rights deal with Cricket Australia (CA).

Samsung posts record Q3 net profit of $5.9 bln

October 26, 2012 at 10:38 AM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): South Korea's Samsung Electronics has reported record profits in the three months to September, powered by strong smartphone sales.

'Sick' web trolls revealing students' 'X-rated secrets' on Facebook spark fury in UK

October 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, Oct. 20 (ANI): Internet trolls in the UK have sparked fury among web users after they revealed 'X-rated' secrets about a town's school kids on Facebook, along with claims of when the youngsters lost their virginity.

South Korea's rare earth import from China grows

October 18, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) South Korea's rare earth import from China grew 19.1 percent last month due to a fall in import prices, customs data showed Thursday.

Infrastructure, IT hardware, defence high on India-South Korea talks

October 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) Infrastructure, energy, IT hardware, small and medium enterprises as well as defence are some of the most promising areas of cooperation in an expanded relationship between South Korea and India.

'126 ex-footballers behind bars over working secretly with drug cartels in greed of money, lavish l

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct. 14 (ANI): Drug cartels in South America and Europe are recruiting ex-footballers in the United Kingdom to ply their evil trade in the country, as a result of which more and more footballers are ending up in prison.

Bull sharks 'have strongest bite out of all species'

October 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Washington, October 13 (ANI): Bull sharks have the strongest bite of any shark species, researchers say.

Kerala IT to participate in Dubai IT expo

October 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) A high level delegation from Kerala IT will participate in the GITEX Technology Week 2012 in Dubai to be held Oct 14-18 to showcase the strength of the state in the IT sector.

Ideal time for Kaka return, says Brazil coach

October 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 7 (IANS) Brazil coach Mano Menezes has said it would be the ideal time for Kaka to return to international football and vowed to give the midfielder every chance to reclaim the team's chief playmaker role.

Johansson hurt after Reynolds's remarriage

October 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson is said to be hurt after her ex-husband Ryan Reynolds married actress Blake Lively so soon after their divorce.

'Eega' director Rajamouli keen to make Bollywood film

October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Southern filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, who is gearing up for the release of the Hindi version of his Telugu blockbuster "Eega", says he plans to make a Bollywood film soon.

Taoussi appointed football coach of Morocco

September 23, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Rabat (Morocco), Sep 23 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation appointed Rachid Taoussi as the new coach of the national team replacing Belgian Eric Gerets, who was sacked last Saturday.

UK man sets new record by wearing 302 undies

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

London, September 19 (ANI): A UK man made a world record by pulling on 302 pairs of underpants.

Morocco fire chief football coach Eric Gerets

September 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Rabat, Sep 16 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation decided to terminate the contract with national coach Eric Gerets of Belgium after a string of poor results.

I've never been happier in my life, says Blake Lively

September 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New York, Sept 12 (ANI): Blake Lively, who tied the knot with her 'Green Lantern' co-star Ryan Reynolds on Sunday in an intimate ceremony in South Carolina, has said that she has "never been happier," adding that she would love to have 30 children if she could.

Labrador crosses 500 miles to get home

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Washington, September 7 (ANI): A 3-year-old black labrador travelled 500 miles to reach his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after his owner left him at his father's place in Winchester, Virginia.

China-US talks fail to narrow gaps over Syria crisis, South China Sea dispute

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Beijing, Sept. 5 (ANI): Talks between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Chinese leadership have failed to narrow gaps on how to end the crisis in Syria and resolve Beijing's territorial disputes with its neighbours over the South China Sea.

Oz Paralympic star offers 'feigned apology' to Prince Harry over defeating Brit athletes

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

London, Sep 5(ANI): Maddison Elliott, an Australian Paralympic swim star, cheekily offered Prince Harry a contrived apology for beating British contestants in their own pool during the ongoing Games.

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Camera along with 're-innovated' tabs, smarphones for Android, Windows 8

September 2, 2012 at 2:25 PM

London, Sep 2 (ANI): South-Korean mobile maker Samsung has unveiled a raft of new products for Android and Windows 8 that cannot be charged with copyright infringement accusations by tech giant Apple.

Desmond Tutu refuses to attend seminar with Blair over 'morally indefensible' support for Iraq war

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): Nobel laureate and icon of the anti-apartheid struggle Archbishop Desmond Tutu has pulled out of a seminar in South Africa because he refused to share a platform with former British prime minister Tony Blair.

Robert Scott's ship found after 70 years

August 18, 2012 at 8:12 PM

London, Aug 18 (IANS) The SS Terra Nova, the ship that carried Captain Robert Scott in 1910 with the aim of becoming the first expedition to reach the South Pole, has been found off Greenland.

Championship win proves love life isn't ruining my game, says Rory McIlroy

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Rory McIlroy hopes that winning the USPGA Championship will silence critics, who allege that his romance with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki is wrecking his performance.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced in July to $2.76 billion amid global economic slowdown, customs office data showed Tuesday.

Ongoing Pietersen saga would cast shadow over Strauss' 100th Test for England

August 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss would play his 100th international Test match when he leads his team against the South Africans on Thursday in the final Test match, but former cricketer Mike Selvey believes the ongoing row with Kevin Pietersen could overshadow Strauss' milestone. Strauss would be the ninth England player to reach the milestone, and around half of them have achieved this feat as captains.

Olympic boxing: Lightweight Lomachenko wins gold for Ukraine

August 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko outclassed his South Korean opponent Han Soonchul in the Olympic final of the men's lightweight (60 kg) category to take the gold medal here at the ExCel Arena Sunday.

Oz pre-schools to get 'safety upgrades' over potential risk of 'racially-motivated violence'

August 7, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Sydney, Aug.7 (ANI): Twenty-one pre-schools across Australia are set to get safety upgrades and equipments to protect students after being recognised as potential targets for racially-motivated violence.

Olympics TT: Ding romps into semis

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

London, July 31 (IANS) World champion Ding Ning beat Japanese Ai Fukuhara in straight sets to cruise into the women's singles semifinals at the Olympic table tennis tournament Tuesday.

South Korea's auto exports grow

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Seoul, July 30 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier due to strong demand for large-sized cars from the US, Australia and Russia, customs office data showed Monday.

Golf lawmakers contemplating ban on long putters

July 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Royal and Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson has said talks are going on between golf's lawmakers to forbid players from using the of long putters.

16 killed in South Africa bus collision

July 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Johannesburg, July 21 (IANS) At least 16 people were killed and 27 injured Saturday when a speeding bus collided with another in southern South Africa, Xinhua reported.

US warns of rising risk of 'accidental war' in South China Sea

July 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): The Obama administration has warned that a recent two-month maritime standoff between China and the Philippines has raised the risk of accidental war in the South China Sea, and called for countries in the region to urgently agree on a code of conduct.

Mum and daughter reunite after 50 years through Facebook

July 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): Facebook has helped reunite a mother and a daughter who had been separated for nearly half a century.

Now, Google Maps peers into Shackleton and Scott's Antarctic huts

July 18, 2012 at 2:24 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Web giant Google has posted pictures of Antarctic huts used by polar explorers Sir Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott online as part of the latest extension of the Google's Maps service.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

July 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced to $10.7 billion in the first half of this year compared with a year earlier due to sluggish exports amid external uncertainties such as Europe's debt crisis and the economic slowdown in China, authorities said.

South Africa ups diplomatic offensive for top AU post

July 15, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Addis Ababa, July 14 (IANS) Africa is keeping its fingers crossed on the election for the the AU executive chief as South African President Jabob Zuma upped the diplomatic offensive for securing a majority for his candidate, Home Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who is pitted against the incumbent Jean Ping, who is embroiled in fresh accusations of misusing his position.

Mysterious healing powers of birds' nest soup remain unsolved

July 15, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Washington, July 15 (ANI): Edible birds' nests that are believed to have high nutritional and medicinal value by traditional Chinese medicine are now being turned into food and drink additives as well as put into cosmetics, say researchers.

South Korea the team to beat at Olympics: Rahul Banerjee

July 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) Olympic medal hopeful archer Rahul Banerjee Saturday pointed to South Korea as the toughest opponent and said the London weather will play a significant role at the event to be held at Lord's.

Eurozone's debt crisis to continue longer

July 6, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Europe's ongoing debt crisis has been prolonged and still consistent due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

`Europe's debt crisis to be prolonged'

July 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Seoul, July 6 (IANS) Europe's debt crisis has the nature of protracting and consistently existing due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

Low fat diet killed Captain Scott in Antarctica

June 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 29 (ANI): Captain Scott and his team to the South Pole died because their diet was like a slimming plan, researchers have claimed.

Prince Harry plans expedition to South Pole with injured ex war heroes

June 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): Prince Harry has revealed that he wants to join a group of injured servicemen on their race to the South Pole.

'Polygamist' SA Prez Jacob Zuma may be stripped of 1.2m pounds 'spousal allowance' for 4 wives

June 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, June 22 (ANI): South African President Jacob Zuma may lose the 1.2 million pounds which he receives as 'spousal support allowance' from the taxpayer to fund his four wives, it has emerged.