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US first lady, daughters tour Irish park

June 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Dublin, June 19 (IANS/EFE) US first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha Tuesday wrapped up their brief visit to Ireland with a private guided tour of Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Ashis Roy, 81, adds a half marathon to his bag of 115

June 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) India's marathon man Ashis Roy added another half marathon to his bag of 115 full marathons as he completed his 11th 13-mile run in the San Francisco marathon 2013.

When Aakanksha Singh turned into dance teacher

June 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Small screen actress Aakanksha Singh, popular as Megha of "Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha", recently took her on-screen role of a dance teacher seriously and started giving dance lessons to her co-actors for a special sequence in the show.

New smart contact lens crammed with Google Glass-like tech

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Researchers have created a Google Glass-like device on a contact lens.

Deal to install floodlights at Sabina Park falls apart

June 5, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Kingston, June 5 (IANS/CMC) A deal to install lights at Jamaica's Sabina Park has collapsed on the eve of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL), cricket authorities here have confirmed.

Sochi to finish Olympic lanes construction by year end

June 5, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Moscow, June 5 (IANS) Lanes specially reserved for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games will be prepared by the end of the year, a steering committee official said.

Chimps have 5 universal personality traits

June 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): A new research provides strong support for the universal existence of five personality dimensions in chimpanzees.

Odisha reopens white tiger safari for visitors

June 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) The white tiger safari at the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha, which was shut about a month ago for safety reasons, was reopened for visitors Tuesday, an official said.

Odisha to re-open white tiger safari for visitors

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) The white tiger safari at the Nandankanan Zoological Park here, which was shut about a month ago, will be re-opened for visitors next week, an official said Saturday.

White tiger coat caused by single gene mutation

May 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, May 29 (IANS) The spectacular white coat of white tigers are caused by a single change in a known pigment gene, a study has found.

Walker to miss England friendlies due to injury

May 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, May 28 (IANS) Tottenham Spurs defender Kyle Walker will miss England's friendlies against Ireland and Brazil this week due to an injury.

South Korean president to visit China in June

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Seoul, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korean President Park Geun- hye will visit China at the end of June in what would be her second overseas trip since taking office in February, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said Monday.

Mariah Carey bursts out of dress on 'GMA'

May 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, May 25 (ANI): Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her dress popped open on stage during the 'Good Morning America's' Summer Concert Series in Central Park on Saturday morning.

Brooklyn Beckham begins training with QPR following dad's retirement

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Football star David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly training with Queens Park Rangers (QPR) following David's retirement.

DPR Koreans win mixed doubles at table tennis worlds

May 19, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Paris, May 19 (IANS) DPR Korea's Kim Hyok Bong and Kim Jong claimed the mixed doubles title at the World Table Tennis Championships here.

Odisha's white tiger safari to stay shut

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha's only white tiger safari will remain shut for visitors for more time as authorities are yet to decide the fate of a Royal Bengal tiger which walked into it from the wild last month.

Chinese players advance at World TT

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Paris, May 16 (IANS) China's table tennis team showed its dominance in the World Championships as all of their players advanced in the competition.

Moscow says no to gay pride parade

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow mayor's office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said.

Bhitarkanika bans tourists as crocodiles nest

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A two-and-half-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha was imposed Wednesday as the crocodile nesting season was underway, an official said.

Japan's Fukuhara suffers Round 1 loss at TT Worlds

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Paris, May 15 (IANS) Japan's Ai Fukuhara was upset 2-4 by little-known Park Seonghye of South Korea in the first round of the World Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

Sex scandal leads to sacking of S. Korean president's spokesman

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye has fired her spokesman over a sexual assault that allegedly took place during her official visit to the US, the presidential office said Friday.

Barack Obama 'learns Gangnam Style' from daughters

May 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who appeared at a joint press conference with South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, on Tuesday, said that her country's culture is spreading around the world.

U.S. nuclear envoy to visit S Korea next week

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Seoul, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States' nuclear envoy Glyn Davies will visit South Korea next week,Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Vanessa Hudgens flashes panty after beau steps on trousers

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens was left clinging to her modesty when her boyfriend Austin Butler accidentally stepped on the hem of her trousers, exposing her underwear.

Jaime King expecting first child with director hubby Kyle Newman

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 04(ANI): 'The Hart of Dixie' actress, Jaime King, and her husband Kyle Newman are expecting their first child later this year.

Glam up your looks with cocktail earrings

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cocktail jewellery just got more blingy and classy with designer Prerna Rajpal's recent collection.

Facebook's net income, revenue grew in first quarter of 2013

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

California, May 2 (ANI): Facebook has said its net income and revenue grew in the first quarter of the year, helped by an increase in mobile ad revenue.

'Taylor-troubled' Kiwi coach Hesson 'happy' to focus back on game ahead of Tests against England

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Wellington, Apr 30 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that he is happy that he is able to focus back on cricket again following the fiasco over the sacking of former captain Ross Taylor.

US woman carjacked on first date

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New York, April 25 (ANI): A woman from Florida was left shocked when her romantic evening ended with her suitor pulling out a gun and jacking her car.

Vettel arrives in Sochi to inspect F1 circuit

April 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Sochi, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fresh from winning his third race of the season in Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel touched down here Monday to test the track for next year's Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

'Oblivion' tops weekend box office with $38.2m earning

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, Apr. 22 (ANI): Tom Cruise's sci-fi thriller 'Oblivion' has made a

Bolt to compete in Anniversary Games in London following tax exemption approval

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): Olympic sprint king Usain Bolt is set to compete in the Anniversary Games to be held at London's Olympic Park to be held this summer in July.

Allardyce says current Man U squad good as Fergie's 'vintage' teams

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has said that the current Manchester United squad is as good as any other squad which boss Sir Alex Ferguson had built over the past 26 years.

'42' tops weekend box office with 27.3-million-dollar earning

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Baseball player Jackie Robinson's biopic '42' has emerged as the top grosser at the US box office by raking in 27.3 million dollars, according to the studio estimates on Sunday.

Rolling Stones gig sold out in 3 mins despite cheapest ticket selling for 95 pounds

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Fans snapped up all the 65,000 tickets for the Rolling Stones' gig in London's Hyde Park, this summer, in just three minutes - even though the cheapest were priced at 95 pounds.

Rolling Stones' 300 pounds tickets for Hyde Park gig sparks outrage among fans

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Rolling Stones fans reacted angrily after prime standing tickets for the band's Hyde Park gig in London this summer went on sale for more than 300 pounds.

Rolling Stones at Hyde Park again

April 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) The Rolling Stones are set to perform in Hyde Park on July 6 after 44 years.

The Rolling Stones returns to Hyde's Park

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) English rock band The Rolling Stones has announced a show in the Hyde Park here after 44 years. They will perform July 6.

Rhino killed in Assam

April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) A dead female rhino with its horn missing was recovered from the Manas National Park in Assam, officials said Wednesday, taking the total number of rhinos poached in the state to 16 this year.

Comet ISON making first-ever trip through solar system

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Astronomers from the University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP) and Lowell Observatory have used NASA's Swift satellite to check out comet C/2012 S1 (ISON), which may become one of the most dazzling in decades when it goes around the sun later this year.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - spectacular action, too many characters (IANS Movie Review)

March 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Film: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"; Cast: Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, RZA, D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Joseph Mazzello, and Elodie Yung; Director: Jon M. Chu; Rating: **

Russian 'Father Frost' to take part in Olympic torch relay

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS) Mythical Russian ice demigod Ded Moroz - translated into English as Father Frost - will play a leading role in the torch relay in the lead up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Olympic Organising Committee announced.

Adkins appointed as Reading's coach to 2016

March 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has been named to take over the struggling Reading, the Premier League club revealed Tuesday.

'Part-timer' Williamson's twin blows put Kiwis on verge of victory in Auckland Test

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Wellington, Mar 25 (ANI): New Zealand's part time off spinner Kane Williamson took two wickets on day four of the third Test match against England in Auckland to help the hosts tighten their hold on the series-decider.

Mark Zuckerberg focuses on comprehensive immigration push to encourage global talent

March 24, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is joining with other executives to form an issues advocacy organization, with an initial focus on comprehensive immigration reform, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Delhi switches off power on Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The national capital observed Earth Hour by switching off lights at India Gate, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the historic Red Fort, Central Park in Connaught Place and many other buildings at 8.30 p.m. Saturday.

Reaching 28th Test century was tough: Chanderpaul

March 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Roseau (Dominica), March 23 (IANS/CMC) Reliable West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul says attaining his 28th Test century, his third in four matches, was a difficult achievement that required intense concentration.

Greg Dyke appointed FA chairman

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

London, March 22 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) Board has unanimously approved the nomination for Greg Dyke to be appointed its chairman.

Karlie Kloss lends star power to Sao Paulo Fashion Week

March 19, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Sao Paulo, March 19 (IANS/EFE) US supermodel Karlie Kloss is the big star of the latest edition of Sao Paulo Fashion Week, a showcase for Brazil's leading designers to display their Spring/Summer 2014 collections.

Male lions use dense vegetation for ambush-style hunting

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Male lions have long been believed to be dependent on females when it comes to hunting, but new evidence suggests that they are, in fact, very successful hunters in their own right.

Wellington Test between NZ, Eng drawn after rain washes away final day's play

March 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Wellington, Mar 18 (ANI): The second Test match between England and New Zealand ended in a draw after the final day's play was washed out due to persistent rains and the three-test cricket series between thee two teams will go to a deciding match in Auckland, starting on Friday.

Psy bids 'Gangnam Style' goodbye

March 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 17 (ANI): South Korean rapper Psy bid goodbye to 'Gangnam Style' in front of over 25,000 partygoers at Future Music Festival Asia at the Sepang International Circuit.

Dinosaurs may be brought back to life

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Even though dinosaurs have been long extinct, bringing them back to life might be possible.

Gaga house hunting in Manhattan

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 AM

New York, March 16 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly looking for a house here and was seen moving looking at the options.

Rolex unveils pit lane clock at Australian GP

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Rolex, title sponsor of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, unveiled the new Rolex pit lane clock at the Albert Park circuit here Thursday.

Strange phallus-shaped creature provides missing link between 2 marine animals

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Montreal have been able to identify a strange phallus-shaped creature they found in Canada's Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park.

All change in defence, but Real Madrid win in Vigo

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Madrid, March 11 (IANS) Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo were enough to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win away to struggling Celta Vigo in Primera Liga football.

De Villiers excited with Proteas young guns after thrashing Pak in Bloemfontein ODI

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers lauded his young players after they convincingly thrashed Pakistan in the first one-day at Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein by 125 runs.

Committee to prepare blueprint for women's bank

March 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The government Friday set up a committee headed by former chairman and managing director of Canara Bank M.B.N. Rao to prepare the blueprint for the country's first women's bank.

Kirsten wants Proteas to stay focused during important ODI period

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 8 (ANI): South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park in Bloemfontein on Sunday, which marks the start of an important period of play for the Proteas' fifty-over squad.

NASA's Hubble Telescope finds birth certificate of oldest known star

March 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Astronomers has taken an important step closer to finding the birth certificate of a star that's been around for a very long time, thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

Woman's place is in the kitchen - in a hotel or on a ship (March 8 is Woman's Day)

March 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) A woman's place is certainly in the kitchen, provided the kitchen itself is in a hotel or on a luxury liner, female chefs here say.

Ex-Test skipper Rutherford calls for 'belief in technique' of Black Caps for upcoming Tests against

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Wellington, Mar 3 (ANI): Former test captain Ken Rutherford has asked New Zealand's top-order, including his son Hamish, to start believing in themselves for the upcoming Test series against England if they want to get an edge on their rivals' new ball seam attack.

Why female lemurs outlive males

March 1, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): For an endangered lemur known as the Milne-Edwards' sifaka, females are the safer sex in old age, researchers have found.

New South Korean president invited to visit India

February 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he looks forward to working with South Korea's new President Park Geun-hye to further strengthen and expand the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Extreme Park tests please Sochi 2014 organisers

February 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi 2014 Winter Games organisers have said they are "pleased" with how the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park performed in the latest slew of test events for next year's Olympics.

Mariah Carey takes bubble bath with dog while getting ready for V-day date

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New York, Feb. 16 (ANI): Mariah Carey took to Twitter to upload a sexy image of herself playing around in the bubble bath with her dog as she got ready for what she called "Valentines Rendezvous consumed by bubbles" with husband Nick Cannon.

Mariah Carey takes bubble bath with dog while getting ready for V-day date

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New York, Feb. 16 (ANI): Mariah Carey took to Twitter to upload a sexy image of herself playing around in the bubble bath with her dog as she got ready for what she called "Valentines Rendezvous consumed by bubbles" with husband Nick Cannon.

'Emotional' Obama invokes 'absent fathers' card to pitch for tougher gun control laws

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said the absence of fathers, particularly in the African-American community, is one of the root causes of an epidemic of gun violence that has plagued cities across the country, adding he wished he had a father too while pitching for tougher laws to control rampant gun violence.

Parks in Hyderabad closed on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) All major parks in Hyderabad were shut Thursday to prevent any untoward incident on Valentine's Day in view of threats by some rightwing Hindu groups.

McCullum fires New Zealand to win over England

February 12, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb.12 (ANI): New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum inspired his team to a crushing 55-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international in Hamilton on Tuesday, levelling the series 1-1.

Putin calls for one last Olympic push

February 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Sochi, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin has called on Sochi 2014 Olympic organisers to redouble their efforts in one final push to stage the Games without a hitch.

Putin invites visitors to 2014 Sochi Olympics

February 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sochi, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin has invited visitors to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games due to be held in the southern Russian resort of Sochi on the Black Sea next February.

11,000 elephants lost to ivory poaching in Africa

February 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Gabon's Minkebe Park in Africa, home to the largest elephant population, has lost 11,000 jumbos to ivory poaching since 2004, The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said.

E-cigarettes could help reduce smoking

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, are less harmful than traditional cigarettes and its use can help reduce the number of cigarette smokers, suggest experts.

First F1 Russian Grand Prix in October 2014

February 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Sochi, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One's first Russian Grand Prix will take place in October 2014, President Vladimir Putin has said.

'First F1 Russian Grand Prix in October 2014'

February 5, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sochi, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One's first Russian Grand Prix will take place in October next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Woman tutor commits suicide

February 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman tutor committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her house here, police said Saturday.

Kiwis' pace spearhead Southee likely to return from injury for England Test series

February 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Wellington, Feb 2(ANI): New Zealand's premier fast bowler Tim Southee is expected to return from injury during Black Caps' three-match Test series against visiting England team.

Sochi 2014 arena wins praise from speed-skaters

February 1, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Moscow, Feb 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The second international test event for Sochi 2014's Iceberg Skating Palace is still two days away, but the arena is already earning rave reviews from top figures in the short-track speedskating world.

Liz Hurley takes puppy Mia for a walk

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley was spotted struggling with her playful pet Mia as they went for a walk in London's Hyde Park.

'Mega food park scheme receiving good response'

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) The central government has given approval for 30 mega food parks across the country, Food Processing Industries secretary Rakesh Kacker said here Wednesday.

Protests rock Telangana as centre delays decision

January 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after the central government indefinitely postponed its decision on the Telangana issue, the region was rocked by protests with proponents of a separate state taking to the streets.

Agassi bats for tighter anti-doping controls in 'cleanest sport' tennis

January 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Sydney, Jan 26(ANI): Andre Agassi has urged the authorities to have even more tighter anti-doping controls as he reflected on his own battles with drug abuse, and the American added he feels tennis is one of the cleanest sports.

Li Na-Azarenka set up title clash, Djokovic in men's final

January 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Chinese tennis sensation Li Na will meet defending champion Victoria Azarenka in her second Australian Open final after she swept second-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 here Thursday.

Djokovic on course for Oz Open hat trick after pounding Ferrer in semis

January 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM

London, Jan 24(ANI): World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic hammered fourth seed David Ferrer in the Australian Open semifinal to book a spot in the final and stay on course for a hat trick of Melbourne title.

Shia LaBeouf dropped acid for new movie, sent tapes to Evan Rachel Wood

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Shia LaBeouf, who dropped acid and filmed himself to make sure his depiction was accurate in 'Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman', has admitted that he was scared to a play character who trips on acid because he had never done it before.

Australian Open results

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Following are the results of the Australian Open here at Melbourne Park Thursday:

Federer edges Tsonga in Australian Open quarterfinals

January 23, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Four-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer edged out seventh-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his 10th consecutive semifinal here at the Melbourne Park Wednesday.

New Zealand includes ex-captain Taylor in squad to face England

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Wellington, Jan 23(ANI): New Zealand has named former captain Ross Taylor in a 14-man squad for the two warm-up Twenty20 matches against the visiting England on February 4 and February 6 at the Cobham Oval.

Carlson Rezidor to open hotels under Radisson, Park Inn brands

January 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) The world's leading hotel management chain, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Tuesday said it plans to open hotels in every capital city of India.

High land cost will deter hoteliers, says hotel group

January 22, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Hospitality major Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Tuesday said the new Land Acquisition Bill would hike land prices in India and this would cause a "big entry barrier" for hotel companies to invest.

Australian Open: Ferrer beats Almagro to reach semis

January 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) David Ferrer fought from two sets down to beat his Spanish Davis Cup teammate Nicolas Almagro to book a semifinal spot at the Melbourne Park here Tuesday.

Australian Open: Sharapova beats Makarova to reach semis

January 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) Maria Sharapova continued her dominating form at the Australian Open with a straight sets win over fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova at the Melbourne Park here Tuesday.

Courtney Love asks if she's looking crazy on visit to gift suite

January 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): Courtney Love landed in Park City during the Sundance Film Festival ahead of her one night only show on Monday.

Sharapova sets new Oz Open record on way to face Li Na in semifinal

January 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Sydney, Jan 22(ANI): Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova, who set a new Australian Open record for the least number of games lost in the first four rounds of the tournament, will face China's Li Na in the women semi-finals.

Li Na reaches third Australian Open semifinal

January 22, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) Former French Open champion Li Na knocked out fourth-seed Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets to reach her third Australian Open semifinal here Tuesday.

Australian Open: Federer, Serena race through to quarters

January 21, 2013 at 11:04 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Roger Federer and Serena Williams are through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, winning their matches comfortably here Monday.

Murray reaches Australian Open quarter-finals

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Third-seeded Andy Murray advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open here at the Melbourne Park Monday with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 win over Frenchman Gilles Simon.

Sochi tickets to range from $33-$1,320

January 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Moscow, Jan 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Tickets for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will range from $33 to $1,320, according to a report published Monday in Russian daily Izvestia.