Everything you need to know about Devipattinam West: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Devipattinam West: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
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, 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, 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.
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Fish production in West Bengal, the country's largest fish producing state, may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015 from the current level of about 1,800 tonnes, industry body Assocham said Tuesday.
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Bollywood's 'serial kisser' Emraan Hashmi is heading to the West. He is set to feature in Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's next film, a collaboration of multiple production houses.
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.
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).
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 24 (ANI): Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is in a three-way fight to grab the manager's post at Tottenham Hotspur.
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.
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.
London, May 28 (ANI): English cricketer Tim Bresnan has said that he is happy to be England's 'lucky charm'.
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 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.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The last rites of child artist Taruni Sachdev, who died in a plane crash in Nepal, were performed here Wednesday evening.
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.
London, May 13(ANI): Former captain Alec Stewart believes England has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, and the touring West Indies team should be wary of it.
London, May 13(ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has said the players believe they can become one of the best England teams ever.
London, May 6(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has declared himself fit to play in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on May 17.
Wellington, May 2(ANI): The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board has rejected a last-ditch effort from chief executive David White to keep John Wright as the coach of the national team.
Port of Spain, Apr 21 (ANI): Inexperienced pacer Mitchell Starc can get a chance to play against the West Indies in the third Test due to injuries to fast bowlers Peter Siddle and James Pattinson.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Eva Longoria has confessed to being terrible at dating, and insists she can understand the reason as to why people turn to dating shows to find a partner.
London, April 19 (IANS) Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's youngest widow wishes to spend her life in Britain with her five children and meet the Royal Family, The Sun reported Thursday.
Tehran, April 10 (IANS) Iran Tuesday said it has busted a terrorist cell linked to Israel and arrested a number of its members.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 10 (IANS/CMC) Captain Michael Clarke stroked a half-century to stabilise Australia but the West Indies bowlers made crucial strikes at key junctures, to stay in control on the third day of the opening Test at Kensington Oval.
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.
Bridgetown, Barbados, Apr 6(ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris is expected replace young pace ace James Pattinson for the final fast bowler's berth in Australian squad for the Bridgetown Test against the West Indies.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, who had reportedly split just a few weeks ago after dating for a year, were seen dining out in West Hollywood on Sunday night.
Kozhikode (Kerala), April 2 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will hold its 20th party congress here starting Wednesday to discuss its recent electoral setbacks and the way ahead in an era of coalition politics.
Gros Islet (St. Lucia), March 27 (IANS/CMC) For all their heroics in masterminding a tied series with Australia in the just concluded one-day series, West Indies say they will be refocussing for the two-match Twenty20 starting here Tuesday.
Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection.
Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.
Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.
Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has predicted that he upcoming series in the Caribbean looms as one of the most poorly watched tours in decades.
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.
Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.
Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.
New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Beyonce, who is currently at home with her with one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, is reportedly planning to return to the music studio sometime soon with two projects slated for 2012.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.
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.
Malda, Jan 23 (ANI): At least eight people died on the spot and many others got injured after the bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in West Bengal's Malda District on Monday.
Melbourne, Dec 14 (ANI): Dwayne Bravo has revealed that he is more into the nightlife than the beaches.
London, Dec 5 (ANI): Western nations cannot turn their back on Afghanistan and must see the job through after making an "investment in blood", the commander of British forces in that country has said.
London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanging at his home on November 28.
London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for the Wales manager Gary Speed who was found hanging at his home on November 28.
Sydney, Nov 16(ANI): The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for the upcoming Twenty20 Big Bash League.
London, Nov.2 (ANI): Britain has been without a single warship to defend its shores for a month because of defence cuts and operations in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Brussels, Oct.31 (ANI): NATO has all but ruled out the possibility of establishing a no-fly zone over Syria after the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, warned that any western intervention would cause an "earthquake" that would "burn the whole region".
Sydney, Oct. 29 (ANI): Former Australian captain and selector Greg Chappell has endorsed the appointment of former spinner John Inverarity as Australia's full-time national selector, saying the shock choice was an ideal figure to oversee the new-look panel.
London, Oct 4 (ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is all set to move the club away from Stamford Bridge, overlooking 106 years of history.
London, Sep.26 (ANI): Football pundit John Harton has been blasted for saying he was off to "pick up a chinky".
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, Sep. 13 (ANI): New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant and West Indian great Curtly Ambrose has recalled the time when he aggressively confronted former Australian captain Steve Waugh during a Test series between the West Indies and Australia, when the former was in danger of losing its number one status in world cricket.
London, Aug.3 (ANI): Off-spinner Graeme Swann says that getting the number one spot won't be enough for England, at least for the current group of players.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
On Board Air India One, Nov 21 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who left on nine day state visit to West Asia on Sunday, described Syria as an important country for India's energy security needs.
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.
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.
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), Sep. 18 (ANI): Captive elephants, who perform various tasks in the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary situated in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri District were granted a day's holiday by wildlife officials.
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.
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 19 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe has picked his first film project after shooting the final Harry Potter movie.
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.