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

WW-II era shell found at Mumbai harbour

April 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) An un-exploded 10-kg shell, believed to be from the World War II era, was found stuck in a dredging vessel at the Mumbai Harbour, an official said here Friday. The navy took it in their possession for disposal.

When Canadian cops failed her, raped girl hanged herself

April 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

London, April 10 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl from Canada killed herself after four boys raped her and spread a photograph of the assault, causing classmates to cyber-bully her, her mother has said.

Marital discord behind officer's wife's allegations: Navy

April 10, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Kochi, April 10 (IANS) The Southern Naval Command has said that a marital discord between a serving lieutenant and his wife led to the officer's wife registering a police complaint gainst some navy officials by .

'Daredevil' Lara Bingle turns death-defying stuntwoman

March 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Melbourne, March 10 (ANI): Reality TV star Lara Bingle recently performed wing walking atop a 1920s British biplane as it soared above Sydney Harbour.

Hundreds throng to migratory flamingos

March 9, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Mumbaikars Saturday thronged to Sewri Jetty to catch a glimpse of nearly 15,000 migratory flamingos foraging for food on THE mudflats.

Dredging Corporation to raise Rs.500 crore through public issue

March 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) will raise Rs.500 crore through public issue of tax-free bonds of face value of Rs.1,000 each, said its chairman and managing director D.K.Mohanty Friday.

There will be no shutdown in Bengal, asserts Mamata

February 18, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday declared that her government will not allow forcible enforcement of the two-day shutdown called by central trade unions.

Ashley Cole 'dating' bisexual nymphomaniac

February 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

London, Feb. 11 (ANI): Ashley Cole has been going out with a bisexual former topless model - whose sex drive is so high that friends call her a nymphomaniac - for the past two weeks, after meeting her through Twitter.

Cargo vessel rams into Kerala fishing boat, crew being quizzed

January 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Kochi, Jan 17 (IANS) The crew of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that allegedly rammed into and severely damaged a fishing boat off the Kozhikode coast Wednesday was being questioned after the ship was tracked down by the Coast Guard, officials said.

Marine bots helped locate endangered whales off US

January 10, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Two bots (the word is derived from 'robots') equipped with listening devices helped detect nine endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Maine last month.

New projects for port capacity: Vasan

January 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) The government has stepped up efforts to create additional port capacity in the country and will soon start new projects to boost trade and commerce, union Minister for Shipping G.K. Vasan said Tuesday.

Naval probe into sailor's suicide

January 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry into the suicide of a young sailor aboard a ship allegedly due to harassment by his seniors, an official said here Sunday.

Woman's body found by riverside in Bengal

December 30, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) The body of a young woman, strangulated with a muffler, was found by a riverside in West Bengal Sunday, police said.

'Iconic' Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia's 'favourite place' to 'check in' on Facebook

December 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Sydney, Dec 12 (ANI): Australia's iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground is the country's favourite place to check-in on Facebook, a new report has said.

Didier Drogba splashes out on 800k pounds rings for Chelsea team-mates

December 7, 2012 at 5:24 PM

London, Dec 7 (ANI): Didier Drogba has given his old Chelsea team-mates rings worth more than 800,000 pounds.

US vulnerable to cyber-Pearl Harbour, says Panetta

December 2, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) The US faces the possibility of a "cyber-Pearl Harbour," becoming increasingly vulnerable to hackers who could cripple transportation and financial networks, US Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has warned.

Krishnapatnam port eyes 30 percent growth

November 29, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 29 (IANS) After stagnant growth over the last few years, privately?run Krishnapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh is expecting 30 percent growth during the current fiscal.

Happy married life secret behind Clarke's 'record-shattering' form

November 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke's stunning batting form of late has been credited to his stable married life with model Kyly Boldy.

Five sailors killed in gas leak aboard ship

November 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) At least five sailors were asphyxiated by leaking gas aboard the LPG vessel Maharshi Krishnatreya in the Arabian Sea seas, a maritime official said here Monday.

Delta Goodrem's wax statue 'most damaged' at Madame Tussauds

November 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Melbourne, Nov 4 (ANI): Australian singer Delta Goodrem's waxwork has been the target of a sustained campaign of vandalism since it was installed at Madame Tussauds six months ago.

India losing Rs.1,600 crore annually to foreign ports

November 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) India is losing Rs.1,600 crore annually to foreign ports as its ports are unable to handle larger ships, a top port official said Friday and urged the government to dredge all ports in the country to a minimum depth of 14 metres.

Sandy barrels down towards US East Coast; 50 mn threatened

October 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) A ferocious Hurricane Sandy barreled down towards the US East Coast early Monday, threatening over 50 million people, bringing some of America's busiest cities to a standstill and disrupting the presidential election campaign.

Maha govt clears Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link

October 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Maharashtra government has given its nod to the proposal of building India's second sea-link in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, an official informed it...................

Mumbai trans-harbour sea-link cleared

October 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Work on the proposed second sea-link in the country, Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is expected to get underway from January 2013, following a green signal by the government, an official said here Tuesday.

Ben Affleck keeps guns to protect his family

October 11, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Washington, Oct 11 (ANI): Ben Affleck has revealed that he keeps multiple weapons at his 17.5-million-dollar Pacific Palisades mansion to protect his family after actress wife Jennifer Garner was continuously harassed by a crazy stalker in 2009.

37 dead in Hong Kong ferry collision

October 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 2 (IANS) The toll in Monday's Hong Kong ferry collision rose to 37, Xinhua reported quoting officials Tuesday.

Hong Kong ferry collision toll rises to 36

October 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Hong Kong, Oct 2 (IANS) The toll in Monday's Hong Kong ferry collision has risen to 36 as rescuers worked feverishly overnight, authorities said Tuesday.

Indian commandos to protect merchant vessels against piracy

September 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Concerned over rising instances of piracy off the Somali coast in the Gulf of Aden, India is readying an initial 100-man team to protect its merchant vessels in the area. This is the first time armed personnel will be deployed aboard cargo ships.

Madonna expands gym empire Down Under

September 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Wellington, Sep. 9 (ANI): Singer Madonna has decided to share her love of sweat with Sydney, by expanding her luxury gym empire, Hard Candy Fitness.

Six killed in Maharashtra downpour

September 3, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) Mumbai received a whopping 15 cm average rainfall in 12 hours since 8 a.m. Monday, even as one person was killed and normal life disrupted, officials said. Five people were killed in rain-related incidents in other parts of Maharashtra.

Russell Crowe rescued by US Coast Guard after getting lost kayaking

September 3, 2012 at 3:45 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe lost his way kayaking in the waters off New York's Long Island and was rescued by a US Coast Guard boat, officials said.

Two held for molesting minors in Bengal

September 2, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Kolkata, Sep 2 (IANS) Two people were arrested while a complaint was lodged against a third in three different cases of molestation and attempted rape in West Bengal, police said Sunday.

New Zealand Cricket distances itself from 'bad boy' Ryder's gambling tweets

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Wellington, Aug 28(ANI): Opening batsman Jessie Ryder once again raised few eyebrows when he revealed on Twitter about his gambling exploits, but New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has claimed his declarations were not an area of concern for them, as he is not contracted to them.

Teen sailor Jessica Watson's voyage to be made into major movie

August 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Melbourne, August 20 (ANI): The life of round-the-world teenage sailor Jessica Watson is to be turned into a major movie that will be filmed in Sydney and the Gold Coast next year.

Fury over racist 'Pearl Harbor' tweets after US women football team beats Japan

August 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

London, Aug 11(ANI): USA's win over Japan in the women's gold medal football at the London Olympics was blemished after some of the fans posted a barrage of racist tweets over Pearl Harbor.

24-hour custom clearance at eight airports, ports

August 7, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Customs clearance facilities will be provided at eight airports and seaports round-the-clock from Aug 25 to facilitate international trade, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Tuesday.

PMO facilitates round the clock Customs operations at major sea ports, airports

August 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug.7 (ANI): The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Tuesday announced that Customs clearance operations would henceforth operate round-the-clock seven days a week at all major sea ports and airports of the country to ensure timely despatch of cargo.

'Casino King' James Packer aims to build world's best hotel on Sydney Harbour

August 2, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Melbourne, Aug 2 (ANI): Crown Casino chief James Packer has expressed his desire to build the 'world's best hotel' on Sydney Harbour after winning exclusive rights from Lend Lease to develop a luxury hotel on the landmark Barangaroo development.

PM sets up committee to review taxation of IT sector

July 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday set up a committee to review taxation of "development centres" and IT sector, with a view to bring more clarity in the system that would help boost investment.

India's Taj Mahal lands 15th on CNN's '27 places to see before you die' list

July 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): The Taj Mahal, which is a white marble mausoleum located in the Indian state of Agra, has made it on to CNN's global "27 places to see before you die" list.

Hundreds attend funeral ceremony of Indian-origin man crushed to death in Australia

July 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Sydney, July 11 (ANI): Hundreds of mourners gathered to attend the funeral of Indian-origin man, Manoj Masih, in Liverpool, Australia, who lost his life on June 28.

6pc Aussies want 'giant' Warnie to be tourist attraction

June 25, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Melbourne, June 25 (ANI): Shane Warne is among a handful of celebrities who Aussies want to see turned into a giant tourist attraction to rival the Big Banana at Coffs Harbour and Tamworth's Big Guitar, a new survey has revealed.

Oz tourism advert 'word of mouse' hit worldwide

June 18, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Melbourne, June 18 (ANI): A new tourism commercial of Australia has received more than eight million views online in just two weeks.

Watts shifts to London for Diana role

June 17, 2012 at 5:14 AM

London, June 17 (IANS) Actress Naomi Watts' preparation to play royal Princess Diana on the big screen, has required her to set up home in London.

arijuana worth $3.6 million found floating off California Coast

May 22, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): U.S. authorities have recovered over 7,000 pounds of marijuana floating off the coast of Orange County in California.

World's shortest man wants to climb Mt everest

May 15, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Melbourne, May 15 (ANI): A Nepali man who was named the shortest man alive earlier this year by the Guinness World Record wants to climb the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

Bollywood movies to create opportunities for Fiji: Official

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Suva (Fiji), May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): The Bollywood movie "3G" will have a multiplying effect for the Fiji economy, something it badly needs at the moment, said Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on Monday.

Navy permitted to decommission, destroy damaged warship

May 8, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Tuesday permitted the Indian Navy to decommission and destroy a frigate which had partially sunk after a collision with a foreign ship almost one-and-a-half years ago, an official said.

Indian women miss bronze in four-nation meet (Lead, With corrections)

April 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Auckland, April 16 (IANS) Indian women's hockey team missed the bronze medal as they went down 1-2 to the US by a golden goal in the play-off at Harbour Hockey Stadium in the first leg of the Four Nation Tournament played here Monday.

Indian women settle for bronze in hockey

April 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Auckland, April 16 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team settled for the bronze medal going down 1-2 to the US by a golden goal in the play-off at Harbour Hockey Stadium in the first leg of the four-nation tournament here Monday.

Indian women lose to Australia in four-nation hockey meet

April 15, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Auckland, April 15 (IANS) Indian women went down 0-1 to Australia in the last round robin league match of the four-nation tournament at the Harbour Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Indian women's hockey team held 1-1 by US

April 13, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Auckland, April 13 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team was held ro a 1-1 draw by the US in the Four Nation Hockey Tournament at the Harbour Hockey Stadium here Friday.

Rs.8,000 crore earmarked for ports expansion

April 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The government Thursday said it had awarded contracts worth Rs.8,000 crore for expansion of three ports -- Mumbai, Kandla and Visakhapatnam.

Brooklyn Decker enjoying beaches and skydiving with pals in Oz

April 11, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Melbourne, Apr 11 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker, who is certainly showing other celebrities how a trip Down Under is done, is making the most of her brief stay in the Harbour City with CNN sportscaster Erin Andrews and model Chrissy Teigen.

Rihanna promotes 'Battleship'

April 11, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Singer Rihanna is off to Sydney to promote her debut movie "Battleship".

Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna hug each other during boat ride

April 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna, who have been spending a lot of time together recently, were spotted hugging each other as they enjoyed a cruise around the Sydney Harbour.

Visiting Pearl Harbour put things into perspective, says Brooklyn Decker

April 7, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker, who recently spent time at an army medical hospital to try and prepare for her role for the upcoming film 'Battleship', has admitted that it opened her eyes.

'Monitor CBI probe in Kandla Port cam'

April 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to examine the status of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the alleged land scam inKandla Port.

Sydney's monorail to be dismantled

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Sydney, March 23 (IANS) Sydney's monorail is reaching the end of its economic life and will be pulled down, the New South Wales (NSW) government said Friday.

Oz boxer in sex-tape scandal with former girlfriend says 'there is no tape'

March 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): Boxer turned lawyer Lovemore N'Dou says that the one-minute mobile phone sex tape with ex-girlfriend and sports star Lauryn Eagle was destroyed.

Aussie sports star in sex tape scandal over split with boxer beau

March 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Melbourne, Mar 11 (ANI): Sports star and swimsuit model Lauryn Eagle reportedly made a complaint to police late last year over a sex tape featuring her and boxer boyfriend Lovemore Ndou.

Aussie sports star in sex tape scandal over split with boxer beau

March 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Melbourne, Mar 11 (ANI): Sports star and swimsuit model Lauryn Eagle reportedly made a complaint to police late last year over a sex tape featuring her and boxer boyfriend Lovemore Ndou.

Clarke sought assistance from long-time friend and fitness trainer to make him, Oz team better

February 29, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Sydney, Feb.29 (ANI): There was a time last year, when Michael Clarke knew he had to get better, and when he became captain, he knew he had to make the team better.

Clarke sought assistance from long-time friend and fitness trainer to make him, Oz team better

February 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Sydney, Feb.29 (ANI): There was a time last year, when Michael Clarke knew he had to get better, and when he became captain, he knew he had to make the team better.

Now, 'coward' Costa Concordia captain's uniform on sale in Italy

February 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Rome, Feb 16 (ANI): The uniform of the shamed captain of luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia, which ran aground off the island of Giglio last month, is now on sale in Italy.

David Hasselhoff shoots down engagement reports

February 2, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): David Hasselhoff has quashed rumours he is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Hayley Roberts, insisting that the couple has no plans to marry.

Oz water-skiers smash world record

February 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): A group of 145 water-skiers in Tasmania successfully marked their way to a new world record for the highest number to be pulled behind a single boat.

Oz water-skiers smash world record

February 1, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): A group of 145 water-skiers in Tasmania successfully marked their way to a new world record for the highest number to be pulled behind a single boat.

Oz water-skiers smash world record

February 1, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): A group of 145 water-skiers in Tasmania successfully marked their way to a new world record for the highest number to be pulled behind a single boat.

Lara Bingle flaunts shapely curves in bikini at Sydney Harbour beach

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Lara Bingle showed of her shapely curves in a bikini, as she enjoyed a lazy afternoon sunning herself on the rocks at a beach on Sydney Harbour.

Hasselhoff proposes to girlfriend for 3rd time atop Sydney Harbour Bridge

January 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): David Hasselhoff may have already popped the question twice to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, but her snubs didn't put David Hasselhoff off trying his luck again - this time on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Hasselhoff proposes to girlfriend for 3rd time atop Sydney Harbour Bridge

January 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): David Hasselhoff may have already popped the question twice to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, but her snubs didn't put David Hasselhoff off trying his luck again - this time on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Lara Bingle flaunts shapely curves in bikini at Sydney Harbour beach

January 31, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Lara Bingle showed of her shapely curves in a bikini, as she enjoyed a lazy afternoon sunning herself on the rocks at a beach on Sydney Harbour.

T-shirts with Costa Concordia harbour master's 'get back on board damn it' order big hit in Italy

January 21, 2012 at 8:09 PM

London, Jan 21 (ANI): An Italian coast guard official who repeatedly ordered the Costa Concordia captain to get back on the sinking vessel, has been hailed as a national hero with his "get back on board damn it!" order being printed on T-shits and selling online across the country.

Krishna announces completion of wreck removal work at Kankasanthurai Harbour

January 18, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jaffna, Jan 18 (ANI): The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister, S.M. Krishna, on Wednesday announced the completion of wreck removal work at the Kankasanthurai (KKS) Harbour.

Was Cheetah the chimp really Tarzan's sidekick

December 29, 2011 at 5:49 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Doubts have been raised about the extraordinary age of Cheetah the chimp, who was apparently Tarzan's sidekick in the 1930s movies, and whether he actually ever appeared on screen.

Death toll rises to 107 in Bengal hooch tradegy

December 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec. 15 (ANI): Atleast 50 more people have fallen victim to the hooch tradegy raising the overall death toll to 107.

Bollywood builds bridge to tourism targets in Australia

November 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): Tourism officials who are actively supporting Bollywood movies and Indian Television programs filmed in Australia have said that a number of people watching Bollywood films in India want to go to the places they have seen on-screen.

Tiger Woods to be kept away from controversial ex-caddie at Australian Open

November 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM

Melbourne, Nov 7(ANI): American golfer Tiger Woods will be kept well away from his former caddie Steve Williams at the Australian Open in Sydney this week.

Blake Lively celebrates 24th b'day with beau Leonardo DiCaprio in Oz

August 30, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Melbourne, August 30 (ANI): 'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively flew to Australia over the weekend for a belated 24th birthday celebration with her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.

Some female elephant seals skip beachside polygyny for offshore romance

August 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

London, Aug 26 (ANI): Female elephant seals, particularly southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonine), have been cited as a model of extreme polygyny.

Turtles are closer kin to lizards than crocodiles

July 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

London, July 26 (ANI): Palaeontologists and molecular biologists have been debating for decades about whether turtles are more closely related to birds and crocodiles or to lizards.

Kerala sets up ocean information system to predict natural disasters

July 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (ANI): An ocean information system to predict marine-related natural disasters was commissioned at the Vizhinjam Harbour near Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, on Saturday.

Sydney now declares arrival of British settlers in 1788 'an invasion'

June 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Sydney, June 29 (ANI): Councilors in Sydney have voted to officially declare the arrival of British settlers in 1788 as an "invasion," following strong pressure from the Aboriginal community.

Clarke wants to spend time away from spotlight

June 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Melbourne, June 12(ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has spent the past fortnight on a self-imposed boot camp at Coffs Harbour to "keep out of the public eye as much as possible".

Kate Middleton likely to give winner trophies at Wimbledon

May 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and her sexy sister Pippa will take centrestage at the Royal Box, with the former all set to present trophies to the Wimbledon winners.

Donald moves a step closer to becoming world's top golfer

April 23, 2011 at 10:41 AM

South Carolina (US), Apr. 23 (ANI): Britain's Luke Donald has moved a step closer to becoming the world's top golfer by grabbing the halfway lead at The Heritage Classic in the USA.

5.3-magnitude aftershock shakes Christchurch

April 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Wellington, Apr 16 (ANI): A strong aftershock measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale has hit Christchurch city of New Zealand on Saturday.

Tamil Nadu polls: Karunanidhi to contest from Tiruvarur

March 17, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Chennai, Mar 17 (ANI): Chief Minister and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi will contest the April 13 Tamil Nadu assembly polls from Tiruvarur.

The mutt who mimicked the Nazi salute and mocked Hitler

January 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Documents released by the German Foreign Office have revealed that back in 1941, while the U.S. joined the war after Pearl Harbour and Germany invaded the Soviet Union, the Nazis were busy dealing with a Finnish dog called Jackie.

New Year celebrations begin in Australia, New Zealand

December 31, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Auckland/ Sydney, Dec. 31 (ANI): The countdown for New Year celebrations has begun in Australia and New Zealand.

Ex-England opener Boycott to make a million pounds from seaside home

December 31, 2010 at 10:57 AM

London, Dec. 31 (ANI): Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott is to make over a million pound profit from a seaside home he bought with his former lover after a dispute over her will was settled.

Sydney Harbour to hold world's largest New Year's Eve party

December 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (ANI): Sydney Harbour in Australia is set to have the world's largest New Year's Eve party with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fireworks ready to burst overhead as a gigantic lighting array illuminates the Harbour Bridge.

Oprah Winfrey scales Sydney Harbour Bridge adorned with 'O'

December 12, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Melbourne, Dec 12 (ANI): American talk show host Oprah Winfrey on Sunday climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge which was adorned with a big 'O' in her honour.

Lara Bingle makes waves in see-through outfit for boat cruise

November 28, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Melbourne, Nov 28 (ANI): Australian model Lara Bingle turned up with friends for a boat cruise on Sydney Harbour the other day in a see-through outfit that left little to the imagination.

Month long ship trip for cricket tour best way to build team spirit: Oz legend Davidson

November 5, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Sydney, Nov 5 (ANI): Australian Test great Alan Davidson has said that a month at sea on a ship bound for England is the best way to build team spirit, but it is an alien concept to modern cricketers.

Gene linked to spread of eye melanoma identified

November 5, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Nov 05 (ANI): Researchers have identified a gene linked to the spread of eye melanoma.

'Dulux dog' looking cloud snapped

October 18, 2010 at 3:46 PM

London, Oct 18 (ANI): The dramatic image, looking uncannily like the 'Dulux dog' was snapped by a 55-year-old man near Chesil Beach.

Oz porno queen turns her back on X-rated career for married life

October 9, 2010 at 5:17 PM

Melbourne, Oct 9 (ANI): An Australian woman, who is famous for being a porn star, has decided to give up her x-rated career in exchange for a married life.

Oz artist wants Oprah Winfrey to strip off and have her body painted

September 23, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Melbourne, Sep 23 (ANI): An Australian artist wants Oprah Winfrey to strip off and have her body painted for charity when she comes Down Under.