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

Appin Security emerging as support structure to reduce information security deficit

May 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.

Appin Security emerging as support structure to reduce information security deficit

May 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.

Appin Security emerging as support structure to reduce information security deficit

May 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The shift away from paper records and the overt dependence on computers to boost proficiency has created new challenges for both the government and private companies, as they defend intellectual property, scrutinise fraud, and guard their reputations from external threats.

Introduction of new technology for passport security

May 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Coimbatore, May 21 (ANI): To completely eliminate circulation of fake passports a new model of passport has been launched, which along with the actual image of the holder will also contain his ghost image.

EPF compliance just eight percent of country's workforce

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Employees' Provident Fund compliance is very poor in India and just eight percent of the country's total workforce is currently under the scheme, an official said here Wednesday.

Indian woman's body to be repatriated from Bahrain

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Dubai, May 15 (IANS) The body of an Indian woman, who committed suicide Sunday in her apartment in Bahrain's capital Manama, will be repatriated to her Coimbatore city home in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Ban on wild animals brings down circus industry

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 15 (ANI): Artists associated with India's circus industry have expressed their distress over a ban on the use of wild animals, claiming that half of the circus companies have shut their operations.

Achuthanandan takes sacking of aides in his stride

May 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) The central leadership of the CPI-M had sacked three of his staff members but former Kerala chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan appeared to have taken it in his stride and Tuesday appeared for a party meeting after three months.

Three close aides of Achuthanandan thrown out of CPI-M

May 12, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (IANS) The long-delayed sacking from the CPI-M of three staff members of Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan was effected Sunday at the two-day politburo and central committee meeting of the party in New Delhi.

Left parties seek CBI probe into chit fund scam

May 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Left parties Thursday sought a court-monitored CBI probe into the West Bengal chit fund scam and accused the Trinamool Congress-led government of not intervening to check activities of companies with suspicious financial dealings in the state.

Muralitharan completes international line-up at CPL

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 2 (IANS/CMC) Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named the final international franchise player for the lucrative Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 event which bowls off in July.

Power shortage prompts a Ganesha temple to rely on solar energy

April 28, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 28 (ANI): To overcome a chronic power shortage, a Ganesha Temple at Coimbatore has set up solar panels to generate its own power.

Four women dead in Coimbatore fire accident

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Four women died in a fire that broke out in a commercial complex in Coimbatore Thursday morning, police said.

Four die in fire accident in Coimbatore

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Four people died in a fire that broke out in a private bank in a commercial complex in Coimbatore Thursday morning, police said.

Fire in Coimbatore District claims four lives

April 25, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), April 25 (ANI): A massive fire in a building in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District claimed four lives.

SEBI asks Saradha to wind up schemes, return money to depositors

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Tuesday directed Saradha Realty India Ltd and its managing director Sudipta Sen to wind up its existing collective investment schemes and refund the money collected with returns which are due to the investors within three months as it had contravened SEBI provisions by launching such schemes without its permission.

Bengal attack suspect held in Tamil Nadu (Lead, correcting intro)

April 7, 2013 at 7:41 PM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) A Maoist leader wanted for the 2010 attack on an Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp in West Bengal that left 24 people dead has been arrested in Tamil Nadu, police said Sunday.

Bengal CRPF camp attack suspect held in Tamil Nadu

April 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) In a joint operation, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Police arrested suspected Maoist Shyam Charan Tudu, wanted in the 2010 attack on a CRPF camp in West Bengal's Midnapore, from Coimbatore, police said Sunday.

Google Glass facing privacy and safety concerns

March 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Washington, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Google Glass, the US techology giant's revolutionary wearable computer is still months away from release, but there is a growing movement across America seeking to limit and in some cases ban the use of the glasses due to both privacy and safety concerns.

Mumbai tops in sparrow sightings

March 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The congested, crowded Mumbai emerged an unlikely top spot for sparrow sightings as more people reported the small bird's presence here than other metro cities, a survey said Tuesday.

DMK-backed strike evokes partial response

March 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) A dawn-to-dusk general strike called Tuesday by a DMK-backed group in Tamil Nadu evoked partial response as public vehicles were plying on the roads while some shops downed their shutters.

'Haridas' an ode to fatherhood: Director

February 18, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Tamil director G.N.R Kumaravelan says his forthcoming family-drama "Haridas" is an ode to fatherhood as the film is about the relationship between a father and son.

Beyonce and Jay-Z crowned 2013s top power couple

February 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, Feb. 16 (ANI): Beyonce and Jay-Z beat competition from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be named as the top power couple of 2013 in an online poll.

Pandit Jasraj to perform at Shantiniketan

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Showcasing to the world the talent of 100 budding artists in over 50 genres of music, across 12 cities, the largest concert tour of Indian music featuring classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj will come to Shantiniketan in West Bengal Jan 30.

Swelect Energy attains 49 percent in HHV Solar

January 22, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) City-based Swelect Energy Systems Ltd Tuesday announced the acquisition of 49 percent stake in HHV Solar Technologies for Rs.220 million.

It's a girl for actor Karthi, wife

January 11, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Tamil actor Karthi is on cloud nine after he became a proud father of a girl. His wife Ranjini gave birth to their daughter in Apollo Hospital here Friday.

Achuthanandan gets shocker, three aides ousted from CPI-M

December 30, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (IANS) The long-delayed booting out of three staff members of Leader of Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan from the Communist Party of India-Marxist got the green signal Sunday at the end of the party's three-day meeting here.

Urs favourite for top honours

December 29, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Bangalore, Dec 29 (IANS) Mysore's Lohit Urs of Team R3A of PGA Motorsort will start hot favourite for the overall title in the IMG Sports Autocross of Bangalore, the fifth and final round of the FMSCI Indian National Autocross Championship to be run here Sunday.

Police in hot pursuit of merchant's killers

December 28, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 (IANS) Kerala Police probing the murder of a diamond merchant here appear to have tracked down the killer gang, according to police sources.

A mixed year for Indian motorsports (Yearender)

December 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Bangalore, Dec 27 (IANS) Two successful Formula One Indian Grands Prix might have put the country on the global motorsport map, but two deaths in the Mughal Rally brought into sharp focus the lop-sided development of the sport in the country.

Pre-Christmas celebrations begin across India

December 21, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam/Guwahati, Dec.21 (ANI): Pre-Christmas celebrations have begun across India, with cities getting decorated for the revelry, and churches practicing and organising regular midnight masses.

'Billa', 'Nanban' top searched keywords in Tamil Nadu

December 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Chennai, Dec 18 (IANs) According to Google Zeitgeist Data 2012, Tamil films "Thuppakki", "Billa 2" and "Nanban" have been featured amongst the top rising keywords in the state specific search.

Effective deterrence must to protect nation: Pranab Mukherjee

December 18, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Chennai, Dec 18 (IANS) Achievement of India's foreign policy goal of peace is based on the its defence policy of "effective deterrence" which, in turn, necessitates maintenance of a force to protect the country's sovereignty, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.

Mukherjee to present Presidential Standard to IAF squadrons in Coimbatore

December 18, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Sulur (Coimbatore), Dec 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Presidential Standard to 25 and 33 Squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a function here on Tuesday.

Samuels jumps to sixth spot in ICC rankings

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Dubai, Dec 11 (IANS) West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels continued to make rapid movement in the ICC T20 International player rankings, reaching sixth spot in the latest list released Tuesday.

FMSCI re-elects Mallya, Chandhok

December 11, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) unanimously re-elected Vicky Chandhok as president at its AGM here Tuesday while Vijay Mallya will continue as the chairman and Bharat Raj as vice president.

Acute power crisis in Tamil Nadu likely to force industries to shift to other areas

December 9, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Coimbatore, Dec 9 (ANI): With almost 16 hours of power cuts crippling the industrial sector in Tamil Nadu, industrial associations held an emergency meeting in Coimbatore to discuss the likely solution of shifting their units to other areas in the country.

Africa's Savannahs and lions disappearing at alarming rates

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, December 5 (ANI): About 75 percent of Africa's savannahs and more than two-thirds of the lion population once estimated to live there have disappeared in the last 50 years, a study, led by Duke University researchers, has revealed.

'Beleaguered' Benitez planning big Chelsea 'repair job'

December 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Dec 4(ANI): Under pressure Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is ready to make big changes in the playing eleven to keep himself in his job after less than a fortnight in charge.

Polo R Cup: Walavalkar poised for grandstand finish

November 29, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Greater Noida, Nov 29 (IANS) Veteran Ameya Walavalkar appears all set to clinch the title in the Volkswagen Polo R Cup series that will be run concurrently with the 15th FMSCI?JK Tyre National Racing Championship that in turn will be part of the Sidvin Festival of Speed at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here this weekend.

Industrial experts promote solar energy in Coimbatore

November 26, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Coimbatore, Nov.26 (ANI): Industrial experts in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, have claimed that using solar energy is extremely beneficial in the wake of consistent and acute power shortages in the area.

Six dead, 51 hurt in Tamil Nadu as bus falls into gorge

November 25, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Chennai, Nov 25 (IANS) Six people were killed and 50 injured when a bus ferrying them fell into a gorge at Valparai near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, police said Sunday.

Schoolgirls design robot capable of conducting lunar missions on moon

November 18, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Coimbatore, Nov. 18 (ANI): Students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu have designed a robot capable of conducting lunar missions on the moon's surface, and made it to the final phase of a global competition launched jointly by Google Lunar X Prize and Lego Mindstorms-MoonBots.

Coimbatore residents take to solar energy to deal with power shortage

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Coimbatore, Nov.18 (ANI): Residents of Coimbatore are finding the use of solar energy extremely beneficial after experiencing consistent and acute power shortage in the area.

Tamil Nadu temple tuskers trek to rejuvenation camp

November 17, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Happy days are ahead for elephants belonging to temples and 'mutts' in Tamil Nadu as they will head for a special rejuvenation camp starting this month as ordered by Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Saturday.

Temple elephants to go to rejuvenation camp

November 17, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) Happy days are back for elephants belonging to temples and 'mutts' in Tamil Nadu with the state government reviving the special rejuvenation camps for the pachyderms.

Kerala has modest Diwali celebrations

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) Except for being a public holiday Tuesday on account of Diwali, by and large the festival of lights is an event that has little celebrations in Kerala, unlike in neighbouring states.

Whisky-infused macarons to be unveiled at Oz fest

November 9, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Renowned Australian patissier Adriano Zumbo has teamed up with bartender Tim Philips to create a world-first range of whisky-infused macarons.

MDMK demands total liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu

November 6, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Chennai/Coimbatore, Nov.6 (ANI): Supporters and activists of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Party staged a protest on Tuesday for total liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu.

US man beats girlfriend with pet python

November 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New York, November 5 (ANI): A man from Massachusetts is facing charges for allegedly using his pet 4-foot python to beat his girlfriend as she soaked in a hot tub, and then throwing the snake into the bubbling jacuzzi, thereby killing it.

Hyundai Motor to invest Rs.4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu

November 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will next week sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with 12 companies that will invest Rs.20,295 crore in the state, providing direct employment to 36,855 people, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday.

Has F1 helped Indian motor sports?

October 29, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) After two successful editions of the Indian Grand Prix, it is probably the best time to raise the question: Has the arrival of Formula One helped the country's motor sports?

Oz men hogging on rum cupcakes at parties

October 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Melbourne, Oct 28 (ANI): More men than women are gorging up on the alcohol-laced cupcakes as a new Queensland party fad, it has been revealed.

Karthikeyan insists his future remains in Formula One (Lead, correcting second para)

October 23, 2012 at 10:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.

Karthikeyan insists his future remains in Formula One

October 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.

Power crisis in Tamil Nadu gives boost to candle production business

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Coimbatore, Oct.21 (ANI): With power cuts lasting for 14-hours at a stretch everyday in Tamil Nadu, the candle production business is enjoying a boom, especially in Coimbatore city.

Mukherjee now more relaxed as president

October 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM

Mirati (West Bengal) Oct 20 (IANS) He is still short of time and his schedule may not have changed but Pranab Mukherjee, after being elevated to the presidency, admits he is now more relaxed.

High stakes in national racing fifth round

October 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Chennai, Oct 12 (IANS) If Friday's free practice timings are any indications, then the fifth and penultimate round of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship to be held here over the weekend promises to be most competitive of the current season.

Director Manivannan set for comeback

October 11, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, Oct 11 (IANS) Southern director Manivannan is set to make a comeback after 11 years with "Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA", a sequel to his 1994 political drama "Amaidhi Padai".

Five airports upgraded to international status

October 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The government Thursday decided to upgrade five airports -- Tiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Lucknow and Varanasi -- to the international level.

Obama urges world leaders to 'speak out forcefully against violence, extremism'

September 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM

London, Sept 26 (ANI): Speaking to world leaders and diplomats gathered at the U.N. General Assembly, US President Barack Obama has condemned the increasing violence and extremism across the globe.

India's tea traders express mixed reactions over retail reforms

September 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Coimbatore, Sep 24 (ANI): Indian tea traders have given a mixed reaction to the Central Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail.

Windies cricket board to increase retainer contract

September 22, 2012 at 1:47 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Sep 22 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has approved an increase in the number of male players who are to receive annual retainer contracts (ARC).

Commuters hit on third day of transport strike

September 19, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) More than 50 lakh commuters in West Bengal continued to face a tough time on the third day of an indefinite strike by bus operators demanding a fare hike.

Spinners will be India's trump card at World T20: MacGill

September 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Australian Test spinner Stuart MacGill Tuesday said tweakers will be the key if India have to win the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.

Exciting races on cards

September 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) With a maximum of 75 points up for grabs, the three LGB Formula 4 races scheduled for the weekend are likely to generate a lot of heat and excitement as the fourth round of the 15th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship gets underway here Saturday.

Vaccination drive organised for Haj pilgrims in Coimbatore

September 11, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Sept 11 (ANI): A vaccination drive for Haj pilgrims was organised here recently in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the Saudi Arabian Government, that has made immunisation mandatory for travellers before entering Mecca.

No one can become Bipasha (Movie Snippets)

September 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Bipasha Basu seems to be quite secure in her skin. Even with several newcomers making their way into Bollywood, the actress is not worried about her position in the industry, unlike her character in "Raaz 3".

Government vigilance protects development funds in Maoist-infested regions

September 4, 2012 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): Local-level monitoring of development projects in eastern India has succeeded in preventing funds from falling into the hands of Maoist insurgents, says a report based on a study conducted in Saranda in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum District.

Walavalkar clinches pole in Volkswagen Polo R Cup

August 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Pushing his Race Polo to the extreme, Ameya Walavalkar took pole position for Race 1 of Round 3 of the JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo R Cup at the Madras Motor Race Track here Saturday.

Close battles in the offing at national racing

August 24, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) Competition is likely to be hotter and closer in more ways than one as the curtain goes up on the third round of the JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship at the renovated MMRT track in Sriperumbudur near here this weekend.

Goair flies new aircraft on Goa-Bangalore service

August 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Bangalore, Aug 21 (IANS) Mumbai-based Wadia group's low-cost carrier Go Airlines India Ltd (GoAir) Tuesday launched its service to Goa (Panjim) from Bangalore with a brand new aircraft (A320) of Airbus.

Builders protest against cement price hike in Coimbatore

August 21, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Aug 21 (ANI): Builders, including architects, structural and civil engineers, surveyors, real estate developers and masons staged a mass protest here on Tuesday, against hike in cement prices.

Top navigators for National TSD Rally

August 18, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Bangalore, Aug 18 (IANS) Some of country's top navigators will be seen in action in the first round of the inaugural JK Tyre-FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship, promoted by Berunda Adventure Sports Club that will be flagged-off at the Golden Gate Properties, here Sunday.

Action against cheating emu farm owners, says Jayalalithaa

August 17, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday directed the police to arrest the promoters of emu farms who are absconding after failing to honour commitments to their investors and take necessary action to confiscate the farms to pay off the latter.

Cheryl Cole 'dating' X factor dancer

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, August 16 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has sparked rumours of a romance after she was photographed leaving a London restaurant with US dancer Tre Holloway.

Exciting races mark end of Round 2 of 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship

July 30, 2012 at 6:03 PM

The last day of Round 2 of the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship was a feast for motorsport lovers at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore as the crowd here witnessed the five exciting races

Myneni pockets title

July 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Chennai, July 28 (IANS) India's Saketh Myneni, second seed, got past fourth seed Suk-Yun Jeong of Korea 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to lift the singles title in the Indian Oil Servo ITF Futures men's tennis tournament here Saturday after a two-hour 15-minute battle.

Iranian leader threatens to increase uranium enrichment

July 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Moscow, July 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran will start enriching uranium to 56-percent level if Israel and the West keep on pressurising Tehran with sanctions, Iranian religious leader Seyed Reza Taghavi said.

Double for Ballal at Autocross Championship

July 15, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Coimbatore, July 15 (IANS) Bangalore's Ranjith Ballal achieved a double in the second round of the National Autocross Championship here Sunday when he won the top honours in the Gypsy and 1400cc Open classes.

Tube Investments to acquire Shanthi Gears for Rs.292 crore

July 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Chennai, July 13 (IANS) Multi-product company Tube Investments of India (TI), part of the $4.4 billion Murugappa Group, Friday announced plans to acquire promoter holdings of gear maker Shanthi Gears.

JK National Racing Championship promises faster action

July 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Coimbatore, July 6 (IANS) More powerful engines and faster vehicles will mark the 15th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Racing Championship that will commence here Saturday when the first of the six rounds will be run at the Kari Motor Speedway track.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with tug of string' back on market

June 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, June 28 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Auto cross event in Visakhapatnam witnesses' record footfalls

June 25, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Visakhapatnam, June 25 (ANI): An auto cross racing event in Visakhapatnam registered record footfalls and stunned spectators due to the variety of adventurous thrills performed by participants.

Broad says England have moved on since KP's retirement following Hales' masterclass

June 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 25(ANI): Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has said England has moved on since opener Kevin Pietersen announced his retirement from limited over formats. He also hailed Alex Hales' superb innings of 99 against the West Indies in second and final Twenty20 match between the two sides.

ITC to expand Wealth-out-of-Waste project

June 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Chennai, June 23 (IANS) Catch-them-young to spread a good concept is what diversified corporate ITC Ltd. has decided to follow in propagating its wealth-out-of-waste (WOW) initiative.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with pull of string' back on market

June 15, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Florist grows rare flower in Coimbatore

June 15, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), June 15 (ANI): A florist hailing from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu has been successful in growing a rare flower called the Fireball Lily at his residence.

Bodybuilders may not benefit from exercise-related growth hormones

June 15, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): Scientists at McMaster University have revealed that exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.

India's oldest grandmother stays fit with a healthy diet

June 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Coimbatore, June 11 (ANI): India's oldest grandmother, Sowmi Akka, 120, says she stays fit due to a healthy diet.

"Death of Al-Qaeda No. 2 may see more decentralisation leading to popcorn violence"

June 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): The killing of 'Al-Qaeda no. 2'Abu Yahya al Libi- the latest blow to Al-Qaeda's leadership- is likely to result in a continuation of the decentralisation that U.S. officials and experts have already witnessed.

Coimbatore house owner claims she has tree bearing record breaking 5000 coconuts

June 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), June. 5 (ANI): A house owner in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has claimed that a coconut tree located at the back has delivered a record breaking 5000 coconuts.

Broad set for England chop, following in 'disappointed' Anderson's footsteps

June 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, Jun 4 (ANI): England is planning to rest Stuart Broad at Edgbaston this week after resting a disappointed Jimmy Anderson, who wanted to play in the third Investec Test against West Indies.

Close races likely in National Motorcycle meet

June 1, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Coimbatore, June 1 (IANS) With 64 entries in the Championship category and a further 212 riders in the three single-make series, the 2012 MMSC-Sidvin National Motorcycle Racing Championship here this weekend boasts of being one of the biggest while the competition is expected to be as close as it was last year.

Shutdown call evokes partial response in Tamil Nadu

May 31, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The nation-wide shutdown called by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties Thursday to protest the recent hike in petrol prices evoked a partial response in Tamil Nadu, police said.

Big grids likely for National Motorcycle Championship

May 29, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Chennai, May 29 (IANS) With over 200 entries and 10 categories, including three single-make series, the MMSC-SIDVIN Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship, commencing at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore Friday, is expected to have big grids.

Iran says 'it won't halt production of higher-grade uranium'

May 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Tehran, May 28 (ANI): Reversing the country's previous statements, the Iranian nuclear chief has said that Tehran would not halt the production of higher-grade uranium.

Bresnan 'happy' to be England's "lucky charm"

May 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM

London, May 28 (ANI): English cricketer Tim Bresnan has said that he is happy to be England's 'lucky charm'.

England retain same side for Trent Bridge Test

May 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

london, May 23 (IANS/CMC) England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Test against the West Indies, starting at Trent Bridge Friday.

Confident Broad hopes to better 'man of the match' Lord's performance at Nottingham

May 23, 2012 at 1:06 PM

London, May 23(ANI): Lord's Test man of the match Stuart Broad is expecting to notch up stronger performance during the second Test match against West Indies at his home ground Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting on Friday.