Everything you need to know about Devakottai West: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Devakottai West: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Port of Spain, April 30 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that Pakistan's Caribbean tour this year will go ahead as planned, but no Test matches will be on the itinerary.
Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Young Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that although he has never played a Test match or been to England before, he has the necessary aggressiveness to thrive in the back-to-back Ashes series.
New York, April 26 (IANS/EFE) US supermajor ExxonMobil Corp. said Thursday it earned $9.5 billion in the first quarter, up 1 percent from the same period in 2012.
London, March 25 (ANI): Teachers are blaming timid parents for breeding a generation of rowdy schoolchildren, according to a new survey.
Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Former Test captain Kim Hughes has warned of the obstacles facing captain Michael Clarke, who is leading a divided team, and said that a shake-up is necessary to confront Australia's cricket crisis.
Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Monday a gas pipeline project which will link Iran's gas pipeline to that of Pakistan.
Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday said the West "has no right to obstruct" the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
Wellington, Mar 8 (ANI): A brilliant century by Hamish Rutherford in his debut Test helped New Zealand take a 235 run lead over England in the first Test match in Dunedin after rain forced an early finish on day three.
Washington, March 3 (ANI): Hawaii has topped well-being list for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new poll.
London, Feb 15 (IANS) British pop star Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a secret date to a strip club with "The X Factor" winner James Arthur.
London, Feb 13 (ANI): A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Essex is said to have an IQ higher than that of Albert Einstein.
Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child in July with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, will be back in shape after her pregnancy as she is already very fit, says her personal trainer Tracy Anderson.
Sydney, Jan. 30 (ANI): Australia's chief Twenty20 strategists, George Bailey and Mickey Arthur, have admitted frustration at their inability to find a fast bowler who can be relied on to thwart opponents' fast finishes.
Sydney, Jan. 20 (ANI): Shane Warne will leave the Big Bash League in disgrace after he will refuse to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Melbourne tomorrow.
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx returns to the studio to begin work on his new album and has recruited Kanye West to produce it.
London, December 25 (ANI): Women are now finding novel ways to reclaim their jewellery without being burdened by its history by melting down their wedding bands and engagement rings to create new pieces with new designs.
London, Dec 24(ANI): Former Manchester United midfielder Gary Neville has dumped plans to build an underground home, also called the Teletubby house, because it was disturbing his neighbours.
London, Dec. 12 (ANI): A Sikh soldier has become the first guardsman to parade outside Buckingham Palace wearing a turban instead of the famous bearskin.
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.
London, December 5 (ANI): Duchess Kate's pregnancy, which is sure to be the most scrutinised and most photographed pregnancy the world has ever seen, is certain to prove to be a trend-setting one - analysed and imitated across the globe, it has been claimed.
London, Dec 3(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to ditch his philosophy of signing youngsters at the club with a bid for Chelsea's veteran midfielder Frank Lampard.
Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): Young fast bowler James Pattinson has downplayed his fourth breakdown this year, saying injuries are part and parcel of a fast bowler's career.
London, November 20 (ANI): Petra Ecclestone, may be keeping mum about her pending motherhood, but she was clearly sporting a baby bump as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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.
Wellington, Oct 29(ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has named wicketkeeper Mathew Wade rather than veteran Brad Haddin for the first Test match against South Africa at Gabba, starting on November 9,
Sydney, Oct 23(ANI): Australia bowling coach Allister de Winter has said the tested trio of Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and James Pattinson are the three fast bowlers likely to be selected for the first Test match against South Africa in Gabba, Brisbane, starting November 9.
London, Oct 6 (IANS) A woman dentist in Britain has been jailed for seven years for cheating the National Health Service (NHS) of over 1.5 million pounds (about $2.5 million) by claiming procedures on dead patients.
London, September 28 (ANI): Loo roll, spare knickers, chocolate and an iPod are among the belongings most women carry with them in their handbags at all times, a new survey has revealed.
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.
Sydney, Sep 22(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has admitted it's an all or nothing type of situation right now for him to etch his name in the country's cricketing folklore.
London, Aug 24 (ANI): The director of a women's refuge has urged people to burn copies of the popular erotic novel '50 Shades Of Grey,' claiming it is degrading and encourages sexual violence.
Moscow, July 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow lashed out Thursday at the Western position on Syria, saying it could aggravate the situation to the point of war.
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.
London, June 24 (ANI): Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is in a three-way fight to grab the manager's post at Tottenham Hotspur.
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.
London, June 14 (IANS) A teenaged British girl, who missed her exams and even celebrating her birthday after nodding off in April, woke up last week.
Birmingham (England), June 12 (IANS/CMC) Captain Darren Sammy was quick to reaffirm his young side's huge respect for former West Indies' greats after Denesh Ramdin was fined by the International Cricket Council for a jibe at legendary captain Vivian Richards.
Sydney, June 8(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is very keen to play in Australia's Twenty20 tournament Big Bash League, according to Melbourne Stars president Eddie McGuire, who is close to recruiting Bolt in his team.
Nottingham (England), May 30 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket head coach Ottis Gibson says the team is losing the mental battle, after crashing to a nine-wicket loss in the second Test inside four days here Monday.
Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge here.
Trent Bridge, May 26 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson and Marlon Samuels were involved in a verbal battle in which the West Indies batsman had the upper hand as his century helped turn the tide of the second Test.
London, May 23(ANI): Legendary England captain Ian Botham has heaped praise on their current bowling line up, and branded James Anderson as the world's best swing bowler.
london, May 23 (IANS/CMC) Captain Darren Sammy has been fined 80 percent of this match fee as punishment for the West Indies' slow over-rate during the lord's Test, which ended Monday.
London, May 18(ANI): Stuart Broad became only the seventh player in history to both take five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's and score a Test century at the ground after he ended the first day with figures of six for 72 against the West Indies on Thursday.
Northampton, May 14 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against England Lions here Sunday, just four days ahead of their clash with World No.1 England in the opening Test at Lord's.
Melbourne, Apr 9(ANI): Australian opening batsman David Warner intends seeking his long-time idol Shane Warne's help to transform himself into a fully fledged Test leg-spinner.
Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.
Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who stars in new movie 'The Woman in Black', has revealed that it feels "very natural" to be moving on in his acting career, away from the 'Harry Potter' character who has made him a global name.
London, Sep 15(ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that he must grow up and stop acting the joker after being named as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies.
London, Aug 24(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that the Andrew Strauss-led team is now aiming to dominate like Manchester United, the most successful club in English football.
Islamabad, August 16(ANI): Pakistani batsman Usman Salahuddin has said that he looks at his non-selection for the Zimbabwe tour and the Pakistan Cricket Board's central contract as "a temporary setback", and has expressed confidence about making a comeback to the team.
London, Aug 9(ANI): The Football Association (FA), the governing body of football in England, will hold talks with London's Metropolitan Police ahead of tomorrow's friendly between England and Holland amid concerns over rioting in the city.
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone seem to be having a great time together as they were spotted enjoying a secret sleepover at a West Hollywood bar last week.tone, 22, and Garfield, 27, are said to have come close to each other while filming their upcoming movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man', Contactmusic reported.
Sydney, July 04 (ANI): Theatre impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that the late Michael Jackson wanted a role in a film version of his classic musical 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Gil Scott-Heron, who is considered a progenitor of hip-hop, died Friday in a New York hospital. He was 62.
Los Angeles/Kandahar, May 9 (ANI): The Taliban is reportedly considering fresh options in their fight against the West in the wake of the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US Navy Seals.
London, Apr 27(ANI): England James Anderson has vowed to fight for his place in the national one-day squad after finding himself on the sidelines at the end of the recent World Cup.
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has dedicated his historic strike to the club's supporters.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Fernando Torres believes he has relieved the pressure that had built on him at Chelsea after ending his three-month goal drought.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that Fernando Torres' goal against West Ham United will herald a new beginning for the striker.
London, Apr 6 (ANI): Striker Javier Hernandez has warned Chelsea that Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney is gunning for them.
Chennai, Mar 20(ANI): England off-spinner James Tredwell, who took 4-48 against West Indies in their World Cup group match, has said that he was frustrated and was wondering if he would ever get a chance in the six-week tournamnet in the Indian sub-continent.
Nevada (US), Feb 26 (ANI): Golden Globe winner Hollywood star Martin Sheen (The West Wing) reportedly says that all of Europe and the Spanish government is far beyond the curve in dealing with gypsy communities through education and housing and inclusion in the community.
London, Feb 8(ANI): Liverpool and Chelsea could face Football Association (FA) action after an object was thrown at Fernando Torres during Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): England's 24-year wait to win an Ashes series in Australia is over, as the visitors thrashed Australia by an innings and 83 runs in the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday to claim a 3-1 victory.
London, Nov.23 (ANI): Double Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff believes England has a better crop of players than Australia and expects them to retain the coveted urn.
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Despite rumours of a break-up between actress Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James and Kat Von D, the two were spotted looking very cosy as they had an intimate lunch.
London, Oct 17(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to put the blame on goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar after his howler gave West Brom a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
New York, Oct 16 (ANI): A bracelet that reads "I [heart] boobies" has been banned from schools in the US, it has emerged.
New York, Oct 8(ANI): An American evangelical leader, Albert Mohler, who has cautioned Christians against the practice of yoga, saying that its spiritual basis violates the tenets of Christianity, has sparked a storm.
Jhargam (West Midnapur), Oct. 7 (ANI): A group of Maoists has killed a primary school teacher after taking him away from his home on the pretext of holding some talks.
London, Sept.24 (ANI): Former England cricketer and now ICC match referee Chris Broad has criticized British laws over assisted suicide which meant his wife, who killed herself over her advancing Motor Neurone Disease, had to die alone.
London, Sep 24 (ANI): Taking a dig at rivals Chelsea, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said the Premier League winners have had an easy start to their season, as they chose the fixture list themselves.
London, Sep 8 (ANI): In what could be one of the most awaited auctions in a long time, a 1962 AC Aceca, once owned by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, is expected to fetch 130,000 pounds at an auction.
London, Sep 6 (ANI): British footballer Wayne Rooney is all set to fly to Switzerland on Monday for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite allegations about him having a relationship with a prostitute, Jenny Thompson.
New York, Sept 4 (ANI): Actress Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James and tattoo artist Kat Von D have made their first public appearance as a couple.
London, Sept 2 (ANI): A conservative US Christian ministry is set to give Chinese students in the South West province of Yunnan, lessons in chastity.
Jhargram (West Bengal), Aug 31 (ANI): Armed Maoists shot dead a school teacher in West Bengal's Jhargram region on Monday.
London, Aug 18 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has revealed she would love to star in a sequel to her latest spy thriller, 'Salt'.
London, Aug 16 (ANI): Logs kept by local councils in Britain and just released under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that pupils as young as six have subjected teachers to sexual abuse.
London, July 27 (ANI): American actress Angelina Jolie, who plays the role of a suspected Russian sleeper agent in her latest movie, thinks that US-Russian relations are going well.
London July 17 (ANI): R and B singer Joss Stone is the latest Bond girl, but only for the video gamers.
London, July 15 (ANI): Dark matter is cooling off the core of our sun, according to two research groups.
London, Jun 28 (ANI): Germany exposed England's stumbling defence during their 4-1 victory over the Three Lions in the World Cup, even though a poor decision by a Uruguayan linesman cost Frank Lampard a clear goal that would have levelled the scores at 2-2.
Sydney, Jun 21 (ANI): Former wicket-keeping great Adam Gilchrist has backed Australian bowlers to do well against England after they failed to impress against Ireland and Middlesex batsmen.
London, June 3(ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has advised Fabio Capello's bench players at the World Cup against sitting back, and has told them to be prepared to play whenever the team requires them.
London, Mar 26 (ANI): Brigitte Daguerre, the Los Angeles-based photographer who claimed she was the third woman to have a sexual relationship with Jesse James while he was married to Sandra Bullock, has now said that she and the TV host were just friends.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Rolling stones rocker Ronnie Wood is putting up his Thames overlooking home for sale to pay for his divorce settlement.
Sydney, Feb.20 (ANI): Captain Ricky Ponting is of the view that Australian cricket is in great shape ahead of their next two major assignments, winning back the Ashes and chasing a fourth-straight World Cup triumph.
Melbourne, Feb 3 (ANI): All rounder James Hopes has said that he can reclaim his first-choice status within the Australian one-day team if selectors scrap their recent policy of using only five genuine bowlers.
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Rolling Stone star Ronnie Wood has gone back to the rehab-eighth time in his life-to quit booze for good.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): England cricket coach Andy Flower fears that he will suffer a major loss to his backroom staff, with England bowling coach Ottis Gibson being lined up to become the new West Indies head coach.
Hobart, Jan 14(ANI): Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will be rested from the first two one-day internationals of the five-match series against Pakistan at the Gabba on January 22 and Sydney on January 24.
Melbourne, January 13 (ANI): A student in the UK has applied a mathematical equation that predicts the possibility of alien life in the universe to describe why he is without a girlfriend.
London, Dec 30 (ANI): When Helen MacGregor received a postcard featuring the town where she grew up, it brought back fond memories.
London, Dec 27 (ANI): Ronnie Wood has been spotted cosying up to a girl in front of customers at a London restaurant.
Perth, Dec.15 (ANI): Injured Australian pacer Peter Siddle has been ruled out of the third Test against the West Indies starting at the WACA Ground on Wednesday.
Perth, Dec 14(ANI): Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark reckons that it is very unlikely for him to be selected to play Test cricket for the team again.
London, Dec 10(ANI): Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson has blasted national selectors over the omission of fast bowler Stuart Clark for the third Test against West Indies at Perth.
