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

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

'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.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) With an eclectic blend of cinema, music, art and photography exhibitions, entrepreneurs and bloggers workshops and panel discussions the 12-day Indiafrica Festival 2013 began here Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa. .

Nile Taxi: An alternative to sitting in Cairo traffic

May 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Cairo, May 11 (IANS/EFE) The hellish traffic jams that are all too common in the Egyptian capital inspired the Nile Taxi, which lets people reach their destinations in under 30 minutes without having to breathe in exhaust fumes.

'Sacked' Taylor admits desire to lead Black Caps in future

May 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Sacked New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has admitted that he would like to captain his team again and added that he has moved on from his dressing room fallout.

South Korea to unveil measures to boost venture companies

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea planned to unveil a set of measures to boost venture companies in a bid to help them create jobs and bolster economic growth, the nation's top economic policymaker said Wednesday.

Mandela makes rare appearance on TV

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Monday showed a rare footage of former president Nelson Mandela.

'India must be with other BRICS nations on Syria'

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, April 19 (IANS) India should respond to Syria's humanitarian crisis by working with Brazil and South Africa for improved access to humanitarian aid, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

Taylor admits still not comfortable in Kiwi dressing room following captaincy saga

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Wellington, mar 27 (ANI): Former captain Ross Taylor has admitted he is still not comfortable in the New Zealand cricket team environment, suggesting the whole captaincy saga is not over yet.

39 percent of drug peddlers held in Goa from Africa

March 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Panaji, March 19 (IANS) Nearly 39 percent of people caught peddling drugs in Goa last year are of African origin, the Goa legislative assembly was told Tuesday.

Galaxies were forming stars at extraordinary rate when universe was very young

March 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): New observations by a Caltech-led team have discovered dozens of starburst galaxies that were churning out stars when the universe was just a billion years old.

Government commissioned comprehensive cancer care institute in Delhi

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Health Minister Dr. A.K. Walia stated that the city government has decided to commission a 800-bedded, full-fledged dedicated cancer institute as Delhi State Cancer Institute (South) with comprehensive and ultra-modern

Brazil to boost investment to 25 percent of GDP

February 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has said the government seeks to boost total investment to 25 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

McCullum claims 'predecessor' Taylor's return in Kiwi squad 'seamless'

February 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has claimed his predecessor Ross Taylor's return in the Kiwi dressing room has been seamless.

Japan establishes new office to explain territorial stance

February 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Tokyo, Feb. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese State Minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs Ichita Yamamoto said Tuesday that the government has established a new office to explain Japan's stance on disputed territories with China, South Korea and Russia.

Axed Black Caps skipper Ross Taylor at peace with coach Hesson

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Wellington, Feb. 3 (ANI): Ross Taylor, who was dumped as New Zealand captain following their tour to Sri Lanka last November, broke his silence in Auckland and promptly played a straight bat to media questions surrounding his return to the New Zealand set-up.

Man finds another woman's body in dead wife's casket

February 1, 2013 at 7:50 PM

London, Feb 1 (IANS) A man in South Africa was horrified when he opened the casket at his dead wife's funeral and found a stranger inside.

Sanctions mean declaration of war: DPRK

January 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Pyongyang, Jan. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) vowed Friday to take "strong physical countermeasures" if South Korea is directly involved in the UN sanctions, which would be seen as "a declaration of war" against Pyongyang.

Russia, China plan to boost missile defence cooperation

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China are planning to intensify their cooperation on missile defence in response to America's growing missile defence potential around the globe, a Russian security council official said Wednesday.

South Korean court orders chemical castration of child rapist

January 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM

Seoul, Jan 3 (IANS) A South Korean court Thursday ordered chemical castration of a repeat child sex offender in a first such decision given in the country.

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 looks much better: Zuma

December 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 26 (IANS) South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela is looking much better, although he is still receiving medical treatment at a Pretoria hospital, President Jacob Zuma said.

'Unapologetic' McCullum backs team despite loss against S. Africa

December 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Sydney, Dec. 23 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was unapologetic for his team's performance against after South Africa which trounced it by eight wickets with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international on Friday.

Proteas hammers Kiwis in first T20 by eight wickets

December 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 22(ANI): South Africa thrashed the touring New Zealand team with a one-sided eight-wicket victory in the first of three Twetnty20 Internationals on Friday.

Ex-skipper Rutherford says 'wide gulf' exists between Black Caps and NZ cricket board

December 16, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Wellington, Dec. 16 (ANI): Former test captain Ken Rutherford believes there are plenty of differences that exist between New Zealand Cricket administration and its top players.

McCullum says time will heal current pandemonium in Kiwi cricket

December 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): Brendon McCullum is confident that time will heal all the issues surrounding New Zealand cricket despite the uproar over how he became Kiwi cricket captain.

Hilfenhaus recalled for Hobart Test against Sri Lanka

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Sydney, Dec 12(ANI): The Australian selectors will recall swing bowler Ben Hilfenhaus for the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Hobart.

Young Pakistani girls challenging stereotypes against women

December 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 10 (ANI): In a bid to challenge stereotypes about gender roles, as many as 50 young Pakistani girls engaged themselves in day-long activities of rock climbing, camping and cooking.

Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital

December 9, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Johannesburg, Dec. 9 (Xinhua-ANI): South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela has been admitted to a hospital in Pretoria "to undergo tests", the Presidency has said.

Pakistan maul Windies in T20 for blind

December 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Bangalore, Dec 4 (IANS) A belligerent Pakistan Tuesday mauled West Indies by 200 runs in the league tie of the T20 World Cup for the blind, with its star batsman Mohammad Akram setting a record in the tournament by scoring 264 runs off just 85 balls.

Ponting was a treat to watch: Yuvraj

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IANS) Describing Australian great Ricky Ponting, who retired from international cricket, as his favourite, India batsman Yuvraj Singh Monday said he was amazed by the attitude of the lion-hearted player.

England team in Kolkata for Eden Test

November 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 30 (IANS) Having squared the series 1-1 with a convincing win over India at Mumbai, a relaxed and buoyant England team arrived here Friday for the third Test to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens from Dec 5.

Samsung takes aim at Japanese rivals with 'Android camera' that uploads pics directly on FB

November 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung is now taking aim at its Japanese rivals with an Android-powered digital camera that allows users to easily upload pictures to Facebook.

'Revived' Johnson ready to face Proteas in Perth Test

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Mitchell Johnson has claimed he is ready to bowl against South Africa in the Perth Test, starting on Friday, after he was handed the chance to bowl himself back into the Test team for Australia's series-decider against South Africa.

'Test hopeful' Hastings says Siddle, Hilfenhaus deserve to finish Proteas job at Perth

November 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Sydney, Nov 27(ANI): Possible Test debutant John Hastings believes fast bowlers Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus deserve plentiful opportunities to prove they should hold their places for the series decider against South Africa in Perth.

Stuart Clark to quit as Sydney Sixers manager

November 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Sydney, Nov 21 (IANS) Sydney Sixers' general manager Stuart Clark will step down from his post at the end of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Onir's next an adaptation of 'Hamlet'

November 14, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Onir's upcoming venture is "Veda", loosely based on Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet.

"Why Nikki Haley is 'rising' GOP star outside South Carolina but struggles at home"

October 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): South Carolina's Indian origin Governor Nikki Haley, who has often been viewed as a rising conservative star, has had far more success outside the state as the Lexington Republican has struggled to win new supporters in the US, according to critics.

Oz television network Channel Nine 'salivating' at prospect of day-night Test cricket

October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Australia television network Channel Nine is relishing the opportunity of staging day-night Tests, and will most likely push for the floodlit fixtures to be part of the next media rights deal with Cricket Australia (CA).

Samsung posts record Q3 net profit of $5.9 bln

October 26, 2012 at 10:38 AM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): South Korea's Samsung Electronics has reported record profits in the three months to September, powered by strong smartphone sales.

'Sick' web trolls revealing students' 'X-rated secrets' on Facebook spark fury in UK

October 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, Oct. 20 (ANI): Internet trolls in the UK have sparked fury among web users after they revealed 'X-rated' secrets about a town's school kids on Facebook, along with claims of when the youngsters lost their virginity.

South Korea's rare earth import from China grows

October 18, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) South Korea's rare earth import from China grew 19.1 percent last month due to a fall in import prices, customs data showed Thursday.

Wooden high rises eco-friendly replacement for concrete

October 14, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Oct 14 (IANS) Architects and engineers are reviving the use of wood as an eco-friendly replacement for concrete, as borne out by the completion of an eight-storey office building in Austria and residential block in London.

'126 ex-footballers behind bars over working secretly with drug cartels in greed of money, lavish l

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct. 14 (ANI): Drug cartels in South America and Europe are recruiting ex-footballers in the United Kingdom to ply their evil trade in the country, as a result of which more and more footballers are ending up in prison.

Bull sharks 'have strongest bite out of all species'

October 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Washington, October 13 (ANI): Bull sharks have the strongest bite of any shark species, researchers say.

Ideal time for Kaka return, says Brazil coach

October 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 7 (IANS) Brazil coach Mano Menezes has said it would be the ideal time for Kaka to return to international football and vowed to give the midfielder every chance to reclaim the team's chief playmaker role.

Johansson hurt after Reynolds's remarriage

October 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson is said to be hurt after her ex-husband Ryan Reynolds married actress Blake Lively so soon after their divorce.

Taoussi appointed football coach of Morocco

September 23, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Rabat (Morocco), Sep 23 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation appointed Rachid Taoussi as the new coach of the national team replacing Belgian Eric Gerets, who was sacked last Saturday.

Lively, Reynolds expecting first child?

September 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress Blake Lively's behaviour on the set of "Gossip Girl" has fuelled rumours she might be pregnant with her first child with Ryan Reynolds.

Air pollution produced by 1 hamburger 'more than a truck'

September 21, 2012 at 3:07 PM

London, September 21 (ANI): Commercial charbroilers like the ones used in fast food restaurants are doing more harm to the air quality than an 18-wheeler, a new study has found.

UK man sets new record by wearing 302 undies

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

London, September 19 (ANI): A UK man made a world record by pulling on 302 pairs of underpants.

Morocco fire chief football coach Eric Gerets

September 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Rabat, Sep 16 (IANS) The Moroccan Football Federation decided to terminate the contract with national coach Eric Gerets of Belgium after a string of poor results.

'Newlyweds' Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively vow to make each other 'laugh'

September 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made their wedding special and different by penning down their own vows for the ceremony.

'Newlyweds' Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively vows to make each other 'laugh'

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made their wedding special and different by penning down their own vows for the ceremony.

I've never been happier in my life, says Blake Lively

September 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New York, Sept 12 (ANI): Blake Lively, who tied the knot with her 'Green Lantern' co-star Ryan Reynolds on Sunday in an intimate ceremony in South Carolina, has said that she has "never been happier," adding that she would love to have 30 children if she could.

Labrador crosses 500 miles to get home

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Washington, September 7 (ANI): A 3-year-old black labrador travelled 500 miles to reach his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after his owner left him at his father's place in Winchester, Virginia.

China-US talks fail to narrow gaps over Syria crisis, South China Sea dispute

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Beijing, Sept. 5 (ANI): Talks between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Chinese leadership have failed to narrow gaps on how to end the crisis in Syria and resolve Beijing's territorial disputes with its neighbours over the South China Sea.

Robert Scott's ship found after 70 years

August 18, 2012 at 8:12 PM

London, Aug 18 (IANS) The SS Terra Nova, the ship that carried Captain Robert Scott in 1910 with the aim of becoming the first expedition to reach the South Pole, has been found off Greenland.

Championship win proves love life isn't ruining my game, says Rory McIlroy

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Rory McIlroy hopes that winning the USPGA Championship will silence critics, who allege that his romance with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki is wrecking his performance.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Seoul, Aug 14 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced in July to $2.76 billion amid global economic slowdown, customs office data showed Tuesday.

Ongoing Pietersen saga would cast shadow over Strauss' 100th Test for England

August 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss would play his 100th international Test match when he leads his team against the South Africans on Thursday in the final Test match, but former cricketer Mike Selvey believes the ongoing row with Kevin Pietersen could overshadow Strauss' milestone. Strauss would be the ninth England player to reach the milestone, and around half of them have achieved this feat as captains.

Olympic boxing: Lightweight Lomachenko wins gold for Ukraine

August 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko outclassed his South Korean opponent Han Soonchul in the Olympic final of the men's lightweight (60 kg) category to take the gold medal here at the ExCel Arena Sunday.

`Canada must aim to attract top Asian students'

August 10, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Vancouver, Aug 10 (IANS) Canada must brand itself as a partner of choice in higher education and research and attract Asian students and researchers to the country, the head of one of Canada's leading universities has said in a report.

Olympics TT: Ding romps into semis

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

London, July 31 (IANS) World champion Ding Ning beat Japanese Ai Fukuhara in straight sets to cruise into the women's singles semifinals at the Olympic table tennis tournament Tuesday.

South Korea's auto exports grow

July 30, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Seoul, July 30 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier due to strong demand for large-sized cars from the US, Australia and Russia, customs office data showed Monday.

Golf lawmakers contemplating ban on long putters

July 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Royal and Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson has said talks are going on between golf's lawmakers to forbid players from using the of long putters.

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.

US warns of rising risk of 'accidental war' in South China Sea

July 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): The Obama administration has warned that a recent two-month maritime standoff between China and the Philippines has raised the risk of accidental war in the South China Sea, and called for countries in the region to urgently agree on a code of conduct.

South Korea's trade surplus reduces

July 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea's trade surplus reduced to $10.7 billion in the first half of this year compared with a year earlier due to sluggish exports amid external uncertainties such as Europe's debt crisis and the economic slowdown in China, authorities said.

Mysterious healing powers of birds' nest soup remain unsolved

July 15, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Washington, July 15 (ANI): Edible birds' nests that are believed to have high nutritional and medicinal value by traditional Chinese medicine are now being turned into food and drink additives as well as put into cosmetics, say researchers.

South Korea the team to beat at Olympics: Rahul Banerjee

July 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) Olympic medal hopeful archer Rahul Banerjee Saturday pointed to South Korea as the toughest opponent and said the London weather will play a significant role at the event to be held at Lord's.

Eurozone's debt crisis to continue longer

July 6, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Europe's ongoing debt crisis has been prolonged and still consistent due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

`Europe's debt crisis to be prolonged'

July 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Seoul, July 6 (IANS) Europe's debt crisis has the nature of protracting and consistently existing due to the failure to tackle the region's fundamental structural problems, South Korea's finance minister said Friday.

Low fat diet killed Captain Scott in Antarctica

June 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 29 (ANI): Captain Scott and his team to the South Pole died because their diet was like a slimming plan, researchers have claimed.

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.

'Polygamist' SA Prez Jacob Zuma may be stripped of 1.2m pounds 'spousal allowance' for 4 wives

June 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, June 22 (ANI): South African President Jacob Zuma may lose the 1.2 million pounds which he receives as 'spousal support allowance' from the taxpayer to fund his four wives, it has emerged.

Murder of transgender pageant winner in South Africa creates 'fear crisis' amongst gay community

June 15, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Johannesburg, June 15 (ANI): A transgender pageant winner has been gruesomely murdered in South Africa.

Gooch backs Bairstow to banish his short bowling demons

June 8, 2012 at 4:56 PM

London, June 8(ANI): England batting coach Graham Gooch has given his full support to batsman Jonny Bairstow, saying he will go on to become a successful Test player.

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.

African Ubuntu philosophy can help de-colonise colonised mindsets (With Images)

June 4, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Panaji, June 4 (IANS) The humane balm of Africa's 'Ubuntu' philosophy, among several other indigenous concepts, have to be developed by the Southern (developing) countries of the world if they are to exorcise their minds of colonialism, leading political scientist Peter Ronald de Souza said Monday.

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.

Oz opener Hughes working his way back to the top

May 20, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Sydney, May 20 (ANI): Out of favour Australian opener Phillip Hughes has been working his backside off in an effort to make it back to the top.

Pakistan may become 'last polio reservoir worldwide' standing in way of its eradication: UNICEF

August 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Islamabad, August 10(ANI): Pakistan stands in the way of global eradication of polio and could potentially become the 'last polio reservoir worldwide', the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

Why Monaco Royals slept 10 miles apart during their SA honeymoon

July 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco slept ten miles apart on their honeymoon as the prince had an early meeting the next day and he didn't want to get stuck in traffic, it has been claimed.

Now, 'funeral strippers' to dance away the deceased with a smile!

July 12, 2011 at 3:48 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): People in Taiwan have come up with a new way to honour the dead - they call strippers to dance for the deceased at funerals.

Scented candles release as many harmful toxins as cigarettes

July 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

London, July 07 (ANI): Candlelight can add a hint of romance to a meal or make a bath relaxing - but it could also be bad for your health, according to a new study.

New drug containing nitric oxide boosts snakebite survival time

June 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM

Washington, June 27 (ANI): A new study has shown that a class of compounds called nitric oxide donors delays the entry of toxins from potentially deadly snakebites.

Lord Nelson 'wrote love letters in disguise to hide affair with Lady Hamilton'

June 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

London, June 23 (ANI): A letter has revealed that naval genius Lord Nelson used the name of a certain Mr. Thomson to write love letters to Lady Hamilton alias Mrs. Thomson, just to stop tongues wagging about their affair.

Pippa set for overseas adventure during 'three month separation' with boyfriend

June 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

London, June 14 (ANI): Pippa Middleton is all set to travel abroad and work in the South of France after splitting with her banker boyfriend Alex Loudon.

Steyn excited to pair up with 'White Lightening' Donald

June 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Johannesburg, Jun 9 (ANI): South African pacer Dale Steyn, who is the top-ranked Test bowler in the world, is excited about pairing with Allan Donald, who will now coach the Proteas bowlers.

Oz anti-discrimination watchdog says burqa issue threatens safety of Muslim women

May 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Melbourne, May 28 (ANI): Victoria's Equal opportunity and human rights commissioner Helen Szoke has said that airing the burqa issue threatens the safety of Muslim women.

Health care reform bill will be challenge for Romney's primary prospects

May 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Indian-origin South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said the fallout of fallout the Massachusetts health care reform bill would remain a challenge for potential Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his primary prospects.

Scottish golf resort to offer wines made by sport's greatest stars

May 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Ayrshire (Scotland), May 15 (ANI): The Turnberry golf resort on Scotland's Ayrshire coast is to offer an exclusive wine list from vineyards owned by some of the game's leading stars.

Sir Paul McCartney to be awarded Peru's Green Honour

May 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney is all set to be awarded with Peru's Green Honour for his environmental work.

Lib Dem candidate leaves party red-faced posting raunchy pics on Internet

April 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): A Liberal Democrat local election candidate in Britain has left her party red-faced after she posted raunchy pictures of herself posing in fetish gear on the Internet.

Prince William 'plans secret honeymoon for Kate Middleton'

April 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

London, April 20 (ANI): Prince William has planned a secret honeymoon for his bride-to-be Kate Middleton, but she won't find out the details until they depart for it.

China indicates support for India's UNSC bid

April 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Sanya (China), Apr.14 (ANI): China for the first time has shown signs of support for India's bid for permanent membership of the expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

BNP election candidate arrested over Quran burning in Britain

April 10, 2011 at 4:38 PM

London, Apr.10 (ANI): A British National Party (BNP) member and candidate for the forthcoming Welsh Assembly elections Sion Owens has been arrested for burning a copy of the Quran in his garden.

Construction on Bloodhound 'supercar' to begin this week

February 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): British engineers will this week begin construction on what they hope will be the world's fastest car.

Rachel Uchitel writes final farewell letter to fiance killed during 9/11 tragedy

January 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM

London, Jan 21 (ANI): Rachel Uchitel made an emotional visit to Ground Zero as part of her stint in VH1's Celebrity Rehab, and wrote a final farewell letter to her fiance who was killed during the 9/11 disaster.

Escort claims Shrien Dewani paid him for kinky sex sessions

December 15, 2010 at 1:51 PM

London, Dec 15 (ANI): An escort has come forward to tell cops that British care home tycoon Shrien Dewani, who is suspected of having his wife murdered while honeymooning in South Africa, had paid him for kinky sex.