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

South African MP says Prez Zuma root cause of 'Guptagate'

May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Johannesburg, May 23 (ANI): A government report released into the use of a military base by an influential Indian family for a high-profile wedding in South Africa has implicated suspended Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane and exonerated President Jacob Zuma and his ministers.

'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.

'Curb on gold imports may hit India-South Africa trade'

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) India's taking measures to curb gold imports on the back of high current account deficit may impact its bilateral trade with South Africa which is a major exporter of the yellow metal, a South African diplomat said Thursday.

Brazil to meet Portugal in football friendly

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Brazil will meet Portugal in an international friendly at Boston's Gillette Stadium Sep 9, the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) said.

Conmebol considers staging Recopa final in China

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 21 (IANS) South American football's governing body Conmebol is considering a proposal to stage this year's Recopa Sudamericana decider in China.

Japan, Kazakhstan, Italy win at Ice Hockey world championship

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Budapest, April 20 (IANS) Japan, Kazakhstan and Italy defeated their respective opponents at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A here.

'Mandela now breathing without difficulty'

March 31, 2013 at 12:50 AM

Johannesburg, March 31 (IANS) Nelson Mandela was breathing without difficulty, South Africa's presidency said Saturday, as he spent third day in the hospital due to a lung infection.

Nelson Mandela in good spirits: presidency

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Johannesburg, March 30 (IANS) Former president Nelson Mandela was in good spirits after recovering from lung infection at a Pretorial hospital, the South African presidency said Friday.

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.

Pine sap being used to make 'ever-green' plastics

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Washington, February 24 (ANI): A researcher at the University of South Carolina is developing new plastics using compounds found in pine trees, firs and other conifers.

South Africa to push African agenda at BRICS summit

February 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Cape Town, Feb 21 (IANS) The South African government has said it will push the African agenda at the 5th BRICS summit to be held in Durban March 26-27.

Kelly Brook shows Thom Evans what he's missing with poolside bikini pics

February 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Kelly Brook has shown ex boyfriend Thom Evans what he's missing by posting a series of cheeky photos of herself on Instagram.

Karzai says Prince Harry should be 'allowed to make mistakes'

February 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, Feb. 5 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has dismissed Prince Harry's comparison of war to video games, claiming that 'young men make mistakes'.

Kate turns to scented candles for morning sickness

February 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) Duchess Kate has filled her home at Kensington Palace with scented candles in a bid to overcome her battle with morning sickness.

Giles says England expecting stern challenge from Kiwis

January 29, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Wellington, Jan 29(ANI): England one-day coach Ashley Giles has said they are expecting a tough challenge from New Zealand during their upcoming series in the land of Kiwis.

Ryder not to return in Black Caps squad for England series

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Wellington, Jan 27(ANI): Former New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has made himself unavailable for the upcoming tour by England, as he is not ready yet to end his self-imposed exile from international cricket.

Indian-origin Booker nominee wins Asian literary prize

January 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, January 26 (ANI): Indian origin author Jeet Thayil has won the DSC Prize for South Asian literature for his Booker-nominated debut novel about drug addiction in Mumbai - 'Narcopolis'.

Morocco forces Cape Verde to 1-1 draw

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Durban, Jan 24 (IANS) Morocco forced Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in their second Group A match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) here.

Charlize Theron urges AIDS action from world leaders

January 23, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 23 (ANI): Charlize Theron has said that the world's business and political leaders need to do more in the fight to wipe out Aids.

Franklin says Kiwis eyeing 'unlikely' series win over Proteas following Paarl ODI win

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Wellington, Jan 21(ANI): All rounder James Franklin has claimed New Zealand is now eyeing a one-day series win over South Africa following their gritty one-wicket win in the first match at Paarl on Saturday.

Drug Enforcement Administration agent hired prostitute for US Secret Service agents in Colombia

January 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Washington, Jan. 11 (ANI): A Drug Enforcement Administration agent hired a prostitute for the US Secret Service agent in Colombia in advance of President Barack Obama's visit to the country last year, according to a Justice Department report.

Australia reports over 120 bushfires

January 10, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Sydney, Jan 10 (IANS) Firefighters are battling more than 120 bushfires in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state, officials said Thursday.

NZ coach Hesson says focus on 2015 WC not affecting Test form

January 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Wellington, Jan 7 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has admitted that the 2015 cricket World Cup is Kiwis' primary focus but denied that team's Test game is suffering as a result.

McCullum compares current Proteas pace battery to McGrath-led legendary Oz attack

January 5, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Wellington, Jan 5(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has compared South Africa's current new-ball attack to the all-conquering Australian attack of a decade ago, which was led by legendary Glenn McGrath.

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.

Mandela discharged from hospital in South Africa

December 27, 2012 at 8:05 AM

London, Dec 27 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, the South African presidency announced Wednesday.

'Underdogs' Kiwis eyeing unlikely T20 series win against Proteas

December 26, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Wellington, Dec 26(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendan McCullum has said if his team executes its plans precisely in the third Twenty20 international against South Africa at Port Elizabeth on the Boxing Day, they could be celebrating an unlikely series win against the might Proteas.

Mandela to spend Christmas day in hospital

December 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Cape Town, Dec 25 (IANS) In hospital for more than two weeks, anti-apartheid hero and South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas day in hospital, President Jacob Zuma said.

Mandela doing well: President Zuma

December 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Pretoria, Dec 10 (IANS) South African icon Nelson Mandela, now admitted to a hospital here, is doing well, said President Jacob Zuma.

Drogba asks permission to leave China's Shenhua on loan

November 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Shanghai, Nov 22 (IANS) Cote D'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan despite being outside the official transfer window.

China's Japanese island spat aimed at garnering strategic military superiority over US

November 7, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Tokyo, Nov. 7 (ANI): China has a more critical but less-articulated goal of controlling the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands, which if achieved, could tip strategic military superiority from the United States to China in the Pacific, according to an analyst.

Guptill sweeps NZ cricket awards

October 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Wellington, Oct 19(ANI): Batsman Martin Guptill bagged four awards at the New Zealand awards, including the most prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, in Auckland on Thursday.

Akram blasts Dhoni's selection policy

October 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram blamed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's flawed selection policy for India's failure in the World Twenty20.

South Africa score 146/5 against Australia

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Colombo, Sep 30 (IANS) South Africa recovered to make 146 for five against Australia in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Sunday.

Can Pakistan push India towards World T20 exit today?

September 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Colombo, Sept. 30 (ANI): Pakistan will look to push India to the brink of elimination when the two rivals face each other in the World Twenty20 championship on Sunday.

'In form' Watson guides Australia to emphatic nine-wicket win over India in T20 WC

September 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Colombo, Sep 29(ANI): All rounder Shane Watson won his third consecutive man of the match award in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup after he claimed 3-34 and struck 72 off 42 balls to lift Australia to an emphatic nine-wicket win over India in the Super Eights match in Colombo on Friday.

Pak captain Hafeez confident ahead of battles in 'group of death' in Super Eights

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Colombo, Sep. 28 (ANI): Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez is a confident man ahead of the Super Eights clash against South Africa, maintaining that his team is ready and eager to take on the mighty in the 'group of death'.

Proteas banking on 'video analysis' to counter 'world class' Ajmal in T20 WC tie

September 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Colombo, Sep 28(ANI): South Africa captain AB De Villiers has said the team would do a proper video analysis of Pakistan off spinner Saeed Ajmal ahead of their Super Eight clash in the Twenty20 World Cup at Colombo on Friday.

Sri Lanka sweating over spinner Mendis' fitness ahead of T20 WC tie against Kiwis

September 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Colombo, Sep 26(ANI): Sri Lanka is hoping off spinner Ajantha Mendis regains complete fitness for their Twenty20 World Cup Super Eight match against New Zealand on Thursday in Kandy after suffering a side strain during hosts' opening win against Zimbabwe last week.

Steyn says Proteas bowlers won't change approach in T20 WC Super Eight stage

September 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Colombo, Sep 25(ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has claimed that the team's fast bowlers won't change their approach in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Keeping alive Hindi in South Africa

September 25, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Johannesburg, Sep 25 (IANS) Sections of the Indian community here is doing what it can do to keep alive Hindi in a country where most Indians count English as their first language.

Brazil striker Fabiano reveals Bolt inspiration

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 18 (IANS) Recalled Brazil striker Luis Fabiano has vowed to celebrate in "Usain Bolt style" if he scores in Wednesday's international friendly against Argentina.

Australia's new vehicle sales up

September 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Sydney, Sep 17 (IANS) Australia's new motor vehicles sales rose 3.6 percent in August compared with July, data released Monday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed.

Kerala IT firm wins global air cargo award

September 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 6 (IANS) IBS Software, headquartered here, was awarded the 'IT Provider of the Year' in 2012 for the air cargo industry, an IBS statement said Thursday.

DiCaprio, Maguire, Hardy to produce new film

August 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are teaming up with Tom Hardy to produce a new film on animal trafficking.

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.

Coke to be sold in biodegradable plastic bags in many countries

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

London, July 8 (ANI): The iconic Coca-Cola bottle, which is recognisable around the world and has barely changed since it first hit shelves in 1894, will now have a new look.

How women's eyebrows reveal where they are from

July 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 6 (ANI): If you want to know where a woman is from, just take a look at her eyebrows.

Guangzhou Evergrande denies Kaka move

July 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Guangzhou (China), July 5 (IANS) Chinese super league club Guangzhou Evergrande has denied any links with Brazilian and Real Madrid star Kaka, saying the club have no plan to make changes among its foreign players.

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.

Van Wyk named as Black Cap's No.1 gloveman

June 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Wellington, June 21 (ANI): South African-origin Kruger van Wyk has been named as New Zealand Cricket's No1 wicket-keeper.

South Africa want apology for anthem fiasco

June 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM

London, June 6 (IANS) The South African Hockey Association has demanded an apology from the organisers of Investec London Cup women's tournament in Chiswick for the anthem fiasco ahead of their clash with Great Britain.

Botha made Proteas T20 captain for Zimbabwe tour in absence of senior players

May 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Johannesburg, May 31(ANI): Spinner Johan Botha will lead South Africa in the absence of AB de Villiers for an unofficial T20 series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh next month, starting from June 18.

South Africa's economic prospect modest

May 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) South Africa would maintain modest economic growth this year, with an expectation of a gradual recovery in domestic demand and supply, said the Reserve Bank.

PCB considering South Africa as possible neutral venue for Oz series

May 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Johannesburg, May 22(ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering South Africa as a possible venue for holding its 'home' series against Australia in August along with Zimbabwe and Malaysia.

Saqlain, Boucher urge T20 organisers in Canada to pay up

May 18, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The organizers of a Twenty20 match between an International XI and an Asia XI at the Rogers Centre in Toronto have been urged by cricketers to clear their dues.

Aussies hunt for bowling coach after McDermott's exit leaves Ashes plan in tatters

May 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Cricket Australia's is frantically searching for a new bowling coach as Craig McDermott's unexpected resignation has left a gaping hole in their Ashes preparations.

Marathon runner proposes ahead of finish line

April 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) A marathon runner in London stopped 800 yards from the finish line, and got down on one knee in front of his girlfriend and proposed.

Hyundai Motor posts $2 bn operating profit in Q1

April 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea's No.1 automaker, posted 2.28 trillion won ($2 billion) in operating profit for the first quarter, a regulatory filing showed Thursday.

Diversity 'helped mammals' survival over deep time'

April 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Diversity is the mammal's best defense when it comes to adapting climatic changes.

Eggs of enigmatic birdlike dinosaur discovered in Patagonia

April 11, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Scientists have discovered fossilized bones and unique eggs of an enigmatic birdlike dinosaur that lived 70 million years ago in Patagonia.

Twitter helps rescue carjacked victim in South Africa

April 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Cape Town, April 10 (ANI): A South African man managed to be rescued after being carjacked as he sent a text message to his girlfriend, who in turn shared the details of the incident on Twitter and helped save him.

Greenhouse gases may have loaded early atmosphere

March 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Ancient Earth may have been warmed by the presence of green house gases, which made life possible on our planet, a new study including Indian origin scientist has suggested.

Fatigue will not be a factor: Dhoni

March 28, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday said fatigue will not be a factor for the team in the one-off T20 match against South Africa slated for Friday followed by the seven-week-long Indian Premier League (IPL).

Taylor out on final day of Wellington Test due to broken arm

March 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Wellington, Mar 26(ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out on the final day of the Wellington Test after he broke his left arm as his team narrowly avoided the follow-on .

Daily coffee intake can cut Alzheimer's risk

March 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Drinking coffee regularly can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's, a new study has revealed.

Vettori urges Flynn to show his aggression as a batsman

March 22, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Wellington, Mar 22(ANI): Former Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori has welcomed Daniel Flynn's return to the Test side for the first time since December 2009, and has urged the Northern Districts' batsman to continue his spanking aggression against South Africa.

Vettori urges Flynn to show his aggression as a batsman

March 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Wellington, Mar 22(ANI): Former Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori has welcomed Daniel Flynn's return to the Test side for the first time since December 2009, and has urged the Northern Districts' batsman to continue his spanking aggression against South Africa.

Nicki Minaj signs multimillion-dollar deal with Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj is the new face of Pepsi and has reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar deal to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Nicki Minaj signed on as new face of Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj has reportedly signed a deal with Pepsi to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Nicki Minaj signed on as new face of Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj has reportedly signed a deal with Pepsi to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Nicki Minaj signs multimillion-dollar deal with Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj is the new face of Pepsi and has reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar deal to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Why moon did not always look like it does now

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Scientists have released two new videos, which takes viewers through the moon's evolutionary history, and reveals how it came to appear the way it does today.

Why moon did not always look like it does now

March 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Scientists have released two new videos, which takes viewers through the moon's evolutionary history, and reveals how it came to appear the way it does today.

Tribal leaders declare eastern Libyan city of Benghazi 'a semi-autonomous' region

March 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.

Tribal leaders declare eastern Libyan city of Benghazi 'a semi-autonomous' region

March 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.

Kiwis announce team for first Test against Proteas, Nicol, Ellis new faces

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Canterbury opener Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis are the new faces in the New Zealand test team named to face South Africa in the first Test to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin from next Wednesday.

Kiwis announce team for first Test against Proteas, Nicol, Ellis new faces

March 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Canterbury opener Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis are the new faces in the New Zealand test team named to face South Africa in the first Test to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin from next Wednesday.

Coach John Wright admits he's losing patience with star bat Jesse Ryder

March 2, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.

Coach John Wright admits he's losing patience with star bat Jesse Ryder

March 2, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.

South Africa establishes special team to deal with news reports on Mandela's health

February 28, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 28 (ANI): The South African government has decided to form a team comprising of local and foreign media, as well as government officials, to deal with future news reports on former president Nelson Mandela's health.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Are Katie Price and ex beau Leandro Penna dating again?

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Katie Price has sparked rumours that she is back with her ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna after she was spotted with him for a late night on the tiles.

Are Katie Price and ex beau Leandro Penna dating again?

January 27, 2012 at 6:44 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Katie Price has sparked rumours that she is back with her ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna after she was spotted with him for a late night on the tiles.

Ashton Kutcher parties in Brazil while ex Demi Moore is hospitalized

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): While Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital on Monday night, Ashton Kutcher was spotted partying at a Bruno Mars concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Oz pair set record for unsupported Antarctic trek

January 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (ANI): Two Australians have become the first men to travel more than 1800 km through the Antarctic wilderness unassisted, in an expedition called 'Crossing the Ice'.

Oz pair set record for unsupported Antarctic trek

January 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (ANI): Two Australians have become the first men to travel more than 1800 km through the Antarctic wilderness unassisted, in an expedition called 'Crossing the Ice'.

Pakistan intends to trim down gap with top four Test teams

January 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Dubai, Jan 17(ANI): A good performance by Pakistan in the three-Test match series against England in Dubai could narrow their gap with the top four teams in the ICC Test championship table.

Panesar gets into Christmas spirit by pulling sledge in fitness training

December 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

Sydney, Dec 18(ANI): England off-spinner Monty Panesar has got into the Christmas spirit by pulling a sledge as part of his fitness regime.

Christian could be next Test model off T20 production line

December 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Sydney, Dec.6 (ANI): New South Wales-born Dan Christian could be the third Australian cricketer in as many Tests and the fourth this year to receive the coveted baggy green after making a name for himself in the Twenty20 form of the game.

'South Africa going to be bigger challenge mentally,' says Jayawardene

November 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Cape Town, Nov 28(ANI): Sri Lanka had a disappointing outing against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, but the team needs to put the series behind and look ahead to South Africa, batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said.

Smith disappointed over ICC decision to delay Test Championship until 2017

November 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 17(ANI): South African captain Graeme Smith says that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has missed a golden opportunity to give Test cricket a much-needed boost by postponing the Test Championship to 2017.

Lower cut points for defining obesity needed for migrant South Asians

November 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM

Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): A new study including an Indian origin scientist has called for recalculation of obesity limit among South Asians.

Pakistan 'not playing double game' with US: Haqqani

November 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Islamabad, Nov 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, has said that Islamabad is not playing a double game with Washington.

Lost cat walked 2000 miles to reach home

November 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

London, November 7 (ANI): A cat in Australia who went missing reportedly walked nearly 2000 miles to get back to her old home.

Nepali filmmaker Rauniyar hoping to raise cash to finance movie 'Highway'

November 4, 2011 at 5:09 PM

New York, Nov.4 (ANI): A Nepali filmmaker who wants to publicize highway rallies that cripple his South Asian homeland will host a fund-raiser in Queens today in a push to finance the movie.

Nepali filmmaker Rauniyar hoping to raise cash to finance movie 'Highway'

November 4, 2011 at 4:22 PM

New York, Nov.4 (ANI): A Nepali filmmaker who wants to publicize highway rallies that cripple his South Asian homeland will host a fund-raiser in Queens today in a push to finance the movie.