Everything you need to know about Chikkajala: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Chikkajala: 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.
Oklahoma, May 18(ANI): Australian professional Rhein Gibson has temporarily set a new world record for the lowest round in golf, after shooting a 16-under-par 55 at the River Oaks Golf Club in Oklahoma.
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.
Beijing, May 9 (IANS) Marine forces of China and Thailand will hold a 21-day joint military training in China's Guangdong province, the Ministry of National Defence sources said.
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): Prince Harry has collaborated with cousin-in-law Mike Tindall in a mission to help military men and women through rugby.
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.
Yangon, May 1 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday met Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and hailed her efforts for bring democracy in the country.
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.
Washington, April 27 (ANI): Tea Party favourite and congressional candidate 'Joe the Plumber' has said that his Christian 'brother' US President Barack Obama was 'blessed by God'.
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.
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, Feb 7(ANI): World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic was crowned the world sportsman of the year at the Laureus Awards in London.
Dubai, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq has said his team's impressive victory over England sends a strong message to the cricketing world that Pakistan is a power in the sport and should no longer be ignored.
Dubai, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq has said his team's impressive victory over England sends a strong message to the cricketing world that Pakistan is a power in the sport and should no longer be ignored.
London, Feb 7(ANI): World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic was crowned the world sportsman of the year at the Laureus Awards in London.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that he doesn't think he'll have another year of professional success like the last 12 months have been for some time.
London, Feb 6 (ANI): Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen has rubbished claims made by his critics that he has lost passion for Formula One.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Programs that support parents during their child's early years may contribute to obesity prevention, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Programs that support parents during their child's early years may contribute to obesity prevention, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that he doesn't think he'll have another year of professional success like the last 12 months have been for some time.
London, Feb 4 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that he was given a red card when he turned up to see his son Romeo play in LA.
London, Feb 4 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that he was given a red card when he turned up to see his son Romeo play in LA.
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Gary Oldman has won his first acting award in more than two decades for his role in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' through public vote at a critics awards.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): The US has issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens about the risks while traveling to Pakistan amid recent developments and tension in US-Pak ties in the aftermath of the NATO raid that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Halle Berry has been announced as one of the presenters of this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
Sydney, Feb 3(ANI): Australian selectors are most likely to name an unchanged squad for the second Twenty20 match against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after they thrashed India by 31 runs in the first of the two-match Twenty20 series.
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Gary Oldman has won his first acting award in more than two decades for his role in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' through public vote at a critics awards.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Halle Berry has been announced as one of the presenters of this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
Sydney, Feb 3(ANI): Australian selectors are most likely to name an unchanged squad for the second Twenty20 match against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground after they thrashed India by 31 runs in the first of the two-match Twenty20 series.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): The US has issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens about the risks while traveling to Pakistan amid recent developments and tension in US-Pak ties in the aftermath of the NATO raid that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A woman in US, who broke her thigh bone and passed out after falling on her tiled kitchen, has credited her dog for saving her life.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A woman in US, who broke her thigh bone and passed out after falling on her tiled kitchen, has credited her dog for saving her life.
Melbourne, Jan 31 (ANI): A diehard Djokovic female fan has pleaded for the return of the sweaty shirt the World No. 1 tossed to her after his epic Australian Open victory.
Melbourne, Jan 31 (ANI): A diehard Djokovic female fan has pleaded for the return of the sweaty shirt the World No. 1 tossed to her after his epic Australian Open victory.
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Shakira became the focus of unwanted attention of a French minister as he pinned a medal on her chest.
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Shakira became the focus of unwanted attention of a French minister as he pinned a medal on her chest.
Melbourne, Jan 29(ANI): Newly crowned World No.1 tennis ace Victoria Azarenka is now looking forward to winning many more Grand Slam titles.
Melbourne, Jan 29(ANI): Newly crowned World No.1 tennis ace Victoria Azarenka is now looking forward to winning many more Grand Slam titles.
Washington, Jan 287 (ANI): George Clooney, who is notorious for playing practical jokes on his co-stars, has admitted he is putting together a practical joke that will have huge repercussions for Brad Pitt.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): George Clooney has just been nominated for an Oscar but what the veteran actor really looks forward to at the time is something entirely different - the 2012 London Olympics.
Melbourne, Jan 28(ANI): Australia's team performance manager Pat Howard has dismissed the notion that players' age was taken into consideration in selecting the squad for the upcoming Twenty 20 matches against India.
Washington, Jan 287 (ANI): George Clooney, who is notorious for playing practical jokes on his co-stars, has admitted he is putting together a practical joke that will have huge repercussions for Brad Pitt.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): George Clooney has just been nominated for an Oscar but what the veteran actor really looks forward to at the time is something entirely different - the 2012 London Olympics.
Melbourne, Jan 28(ANI): Australia's team performance manager Pat Howard has dismissed the notion that players' age was taken into consideration in selecting the squad for the upcoming Twenty 20 matches against India.
Melbourne, Jan 27(ANI): Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has reckoned that he is confident for the Australian Open final after having defeated 'the greatest (player) in history', Roger Federer in the semi-final clash.
Cairo, Jan 27(ANI): The Muslim Brotherhood, which has clinched two thirds of the seats in the historic parliamentary polls, has said it will not run for the Egyptian presidency in the June elections.
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): The owner of Barack Obama's 2005 grey Chrysler sedan, has put up the president's memorabilia for auction on eBay with starting bid at 1 million dollars.
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): The owner of Barack Obama's 2005 grey Chrysler sedan, has put up the president's memorabilia for auction on eBay with starting bid at 1 million dollars.
Melbourne, Jan 27(ANI): Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal has reckoned that he is confident for the Australian Open final after having defeated 'the greatest (player) in history', Roger Federer in the semi-final clash.
Cairo, Jan 27(ANI): The Muslim Brotherhood, which has clinched two thirds of the seats in the historic parliamentary polls, has said it will not run for the Egyptian presidency in the June elections.
