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

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

Obliged to set aside orders obtained fraudulently, says SC

May 17, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that an order that has been obtained by an accused by practising fraud and suppression of facts could not be allowed to survive and it was obligated to set aside such an order.

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.

Spices park at Rae Bareli

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kochi, May 14 (IANS) The foundation stone for a mint spices park in Rae Bareli, the parliamentary constituency of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh, will be laid by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday, an official said here.

Charu Parashar pays tribute to Rajasthan royal heritage at RFW

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) From long flowing silhouettes beautifully embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to elegant saris and multi-coloured anarkalis accompanied with stylish accessories, designer Charu Parashar's collection at the Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 was a tribute to the state's royal heritage and culture.

Deal cracked for lights at Sabina Park

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kingston, May 11 (IANS/CMC) An agreement has been reached between two companies in Jamaica to install floodlights at Sabina Park, one of Caribbean cricket's favourite venues.

4 new dinosaur species identified

May 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A University of Alberta researcher has identified 4 dinosaur species.

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.

Cairn setting up centre of excellence in Jodhpur

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Cairn India is setting up a centre of excellence in Jodhpur that will provide world class training for upgrading skills of people engaged in the oil and gas industry.

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.

Women trash men during Jodhpur's 'Dhinga Ganwar' festival

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Jodhpur, April 29 (ANI): Women disguised as Hindu gods thrashed men during the 'Dhinga Ganwar' festival in Jodhpur as there is a belief they will get married soon.

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.

Foundation stone for IIT's Jodhpur campus laid

April 16, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Jodhpur, April 16 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development M.M. Pallam Raju laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-J's campus in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city Tuesday, almost five years after the premium institute started academic operations here.

London Marathon's security to be reviewed in wake of Boston explosions

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Security for London Marathon that will be held on Sunday will be reviewed after two fatal explosions at the Boston Marathon, officials have said.

'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.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

Suzaku 'post-mortem' gives insight into Kepler's supernova

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): An analysis of X-ray observations from the Japan-led Suzaku satellite has concluded that an exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater fraction of heavy elements than the sun.

Deport our bodies to Pakistan, not us: Hindu refugees

April 8, 2013 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Fear of deportation looms large over a group of 479 Pakistani Hindu refugees as their visas expire Monday but they are firmly set against returning to Pakistan, saying they will prefer to die than go back.

`Evil Dead` remake tops weekend box office with $26m earnings

April 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The demonic horror remake 'Evil Dead' has debuted at No. 1 position at the box office with 26 million dollars, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

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.

Celebrating women with European Union Film Festival

April 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) The 18th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will aim to narrate engaging stories and offer an insight into remarkable women's live through 24 films to be screened here April 5-14.

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.

Salman Khan returns from US, to appear in Mumbai court tomorrow

March 24, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Mumbai, Mar 24 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan returned to Mumbai early this morning after his health check-up in United States to attend his hearing in the blackbuck poaching case.

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.

Blackbuck poaching case: Court frames fresh charges against Saif, three others (Update:Saif)

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): A Jodhpur Court on Saturday framed fresh charges against Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman, four others to appear in court

March 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): Bollywood star Salman Khan and four others will appear in a Jodhpur court on Saturday in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.

Latin America's largest tech hub in Rio de Janeiro

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS/EFE) The impending arrival of multinationals Siemens and Halliburton marks the emergence of Latin America's largest technological hub here in Brazil's second city, the head of the project said.

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.

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.

Sherlyn to shoot item song for 'Kamasutra 3D'

March 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actress Sherlyn Chopra will soon shoot an item song for her debut movie "Kamasutra 3D".

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.

Chelsea Clinton buying $10.5m apartment on Madison Square Park

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, are in talks to buy a sleek, 10.5 million-dollar apartment overlooking Madison Square Park.

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.

Oz 'dancing hurdler' Michelle Jenneke starts mechatronic engineering studies

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): Australian hurdler and YouTube sensation Michelle Jenneke is reinventing herself into a mechatronic engineering student at Sydney University.

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.

Probe Rajasthan mining 'scam', demands BJP

March 7, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded a CBI probe into the "scam" in allocation of sandstone mines in Rajasthan and sought the resignation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

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.

Rockstar Sting to open rare art auction in Jodhpur palace

March 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.

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.

Huge turnout at Jodhpur Sufi fest

February 24, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 24 (IANS) The ongoing World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) is proving out to be a huge crowd puller, especially with foreign visitors flocking here to experience the most dazzling traditions of music.

Central Asian women bards sing about life and morals at Sufi fest

February 23, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Jodhpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Music lovers at the sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) were welcomed with a melodious performance of traditional, philosophical Central Asian music by bardic divas from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Good songs have longevity: Rabbi Shergill

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) Rabbi Shergill, the voice behind popular songs like "Bulla ki jaana", "Tere bin" and "Challa", believes only good music and songs remain in the public's memory for long.

Sufi music fest begins in Jodhpur, enthrals visitors

February 23, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Feb 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF), featuring a string of local, national and international artists, kickstarted with a lot of pomp at the Mehrangarh Fort here.

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.

Rabbi Shergill to perform at Sufi fest

February 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Singer Rabbi Shergill, popular for song "Bulla ki jaana", is set to perform at the World Sufi Spirit Festival, starting Feb 22, in Jodhpur.

Designers must revive India's dying traditions: Raghavendra Rathore (Interview)

February 18, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Fashion designers should attempt to "seek and unlock" and "reach out" to bring India's dying textiles and techniques from the shadows back into the limelight, says ace designer Raghavendra Singh Rathore.

Rains, snowfall continue across north India

February 17, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Rains, accompanied by strong winds, and snowfall continued across north India.

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.

India making a huge mark internationally: Anil Kapoor

February 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) India is making a huge mark now in the international film fraternity, feels leading Indian actor Anil Kapoor.

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.

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.

World Sufi Spirit Festival from Feb 22 in Jodhpur

February 4, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The sixth edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) starts Feb 22 in Jodhpur and it will bring an eclectic mix of Sufi music from a host of talents across the world.

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.

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.

Supreme Court issues stay on the arrest of Ashis Nandy

February 1, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Giving a major relief to renowned Social scientist Ashis Nandy who recently has come into controversy over his anti-dalit statement, the Supreme Court Friday has put a stay on his arrest as he was booked under SC/ST Act............

Supreme Court imposes stay on Ashis Nandy's arrest

February 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the arrest of sociologist Ashis Nandy for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made during the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).

Supreme Court to hear Nandy's plea today

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear sociologist Ashis Nandy's petition seeking protection from arrest for an alleged anti-Dalit remark he made at the Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF).

Nandy to request Supreme Court to quash FIRs registered against him

January 31, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 31 (ANI): Sociologist Ashis Nandy, who stoked a controversy at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) over his alleged anti-Dalit remarks, will request the Supreme Court on Thursday to quash all the FIRs registered against him.

Girl who performed at Obama's inauguration shot dead

January 31, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration last week, has been shot dead in Chicago, a media report said.

Fresh case against Nandy in Jodhpur

January 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) Renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy found himself in fresh trouble Wednesday as another police case was registered against him in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city under the SC/ST Act.

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.

Telengana protests as centre delays decision

January 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after the central government indefinitely postponed its decision on Telangana issue, the region was on the boil Monday as protestors demanding separate state took to 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.

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.