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

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

Two injured in Madurai explosion

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Two people were injured when an unidentified object exploded in a dustbin in Tamil Nadu's Madurai town Thursday, police said.

Jayalalithaa announces plan for Rs.100 crore statue

May 14, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday announced her government's decision to install a mega statue of Tamil Thai (Mother Tamil) in Madurai at an outlay of Rs.100 crore.

Vijay's 'Jilla' shooting begins in Madurai

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) The shooting of the first schedule of Tamil actor Vijay-starrer action-drama "Jilla" started Monday in Madurai.

Vijay joins photo shoot of 'Jilla'

May 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Having completed forthcoming Tamil action-drama "Thalaivaa", actor Vijay Sunday joined the team of his new film "Jilla" for a photo shoot session here. Mohanlal and Kajal Agarwal were also present on the sets.

Summer heat hits Aishwarya Arjun

April 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Tamil actress Aishwarya Arjun fainted on the sets of upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Pattathu Yaanai" Sunday in Trichy due to extremely hot weather.

Three killed in blast at Sivakasi firecracker unit

April 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Three people died and eight others were injured in a blast in a firecracker unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu Sunday morning, police said.

Vishal turns producer with 'Paandia Naadu' (With Image)

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Vishal Krishna, known for films such as "Sandakozhi", "Thimiru" and "Avan Ivan", will produce and act in the upcoming revenge-drama "Paandia Naadu".

Bangalore blast: Three suspects arrested from Tamil Nadu

April 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Three suspects have been taken into custody by the Karnataka Police from Tamil Nadu in connection with the April 17 Bangalore bomb blast that left 16 people injured, police said Tuesday.

Father of Boston bombings' suspects seeks justice

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian father of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings hopes to travel to the US and seek justice for his sons, who he believes were set up.

US, Russia may cooperate in Boston probe: Kremlin

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US and Russia might join efforts in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings if the suspects' ties to Russia are confirmed, the Kremlin's spokesman said Saturday.

I did not think that I would find love again, says Pierce Brosnan

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has said that after the death of his first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991 because of cancer, he never thought that he would marry again.

Korean crisis could be worse than Chernobyl: Putin

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 AM

Hanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm on the Korean peninsula, saying the escalation of tension in the region could lead to a nuclear disaster far worse than the Chernobyl incident.

Seat capacity of Indian passenger carriers to Singapore expanded

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The seat capacity of Indian passenger carriers flying to Singapore has been increased by 10 percent, the civil aviation ministry said Friday.

Katju to TN CM, abide by constitution or quit the post

April 5, 2013 at 4:13 PM

he Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markanday Katju directed the Tamil Nadu state government to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.

Quit, if you cannot abide by constitution: Katju to Tamil Nadu CM

April 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.

Tamil Nadu gives major thrust to pre-fab technology

April 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday announced a slew of housing projects across the state including an integrated satellite township in Madurai and construction of multi-storied apartments near here using pre-fab technology.

Tom Jones' love child blames father for drug addiction

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, April 1 (ANI): Tom Jones' love child Jonathan Berkery has said he became a gun-carrying drug dealer who slept rough because he was abandoned by the singer, who has always refused to acknowledge his existence.

Boycott CHOGM if held in Sri Lanka, demands DMK

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) The DMK Monday urged the Indian government to boycott the ensuing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Sri Lanka this November if the organisers are not able to shift venue outside the island nation.

DMK decides not to support UPA govt even from outside

March 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M Karunanidhi Monday have closed all its door from congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government after erupting difference on the issue of Sri Lanka's war crime with Tamils..............

DMK decides not to support UPA even from outside

March 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Chennai, Mar. 25 (ANI): M. Karunanidhi-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday decided not to support the Congress-led UPA Government even from outside.

Six DMDK legislators suspended from TN assembly for 1 year

March 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Chennai, March 25 (IANS) Six members of Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMDK were suspended Monday for one year for attacking a rebel member in the assembly last month, leading to a walk-out by major opposition parties in protest against the decision.

Megavolcanoes might have led to pre-dinosaur mass extinction

March 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Scientists believe that a set of gigantic volcanic might have eruptions resulted in the disappearance of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

US missile defence shift not linked to Russia

March 18, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Washington, March 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Washington's plans to abandon a key part of a European missile defence plan strongly opposed by Russia are "no way" linked to Moscow, a Pentagon official has said.

Nakul most energetic actor: Arivazhagan

March 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) He was a stout boy in his debut Tamil romantic-drama "Boys" over a decade ago but director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam now considers him the most energetic actor in the Tamil film industry.

Amur leopard population in Russia up 50 percent: WWF

March 16, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The population of the Amur leopard has grown by half since 2007 and the cats have expanded their habitat as far as North Korea, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said.

Debutant Nesan's challenge - working with two superstars in 'Jilla'

March 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) He is making his debut as a director with Tamil action-drama "Jilla" and says the biggest challenge for him is to work with two superstars - Vijay and Mohanlal.

Wacky promotional strategy for 'Vathikuchi'

March 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) With just days away from its theatrical release, the team of forthcoming Tamil crime-thriller "Vathikuchi" will Tuesday promote the film through flash mobs and auto drives in the state.

Two Madurai teachers arrested for misbehaving with girl students

March 8, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Two teachers were arrested in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Friday for allegedly sexually harassing their students, said police.

Campaign in support of Irom Sharmila begins

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Around 200 people participated in a 'Save Sharmila Week' that began here in support of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila Chanu to mark International Women's Day.

Islamic school teacher shot dead in Russia

March 5, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teacher who worked for an Islamic school in the southwestern Russian region of Dagestan was found shot dead, investigators said.

Won't ask compensation from Mani Ratnam for 'Kadala': Linguswamy

March 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Director-turned-producer N. Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama "Kadal", which flopped at the box office.

Minor girl raped inside Delhi school premises

March 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) An eight-year-old girl, student of Class 2, was allegedly raped inside the premises of a North Delhi Municipal Corporation school here. Three people have been detained for questioning, police said Friday.

Four million women devotees expected for Attukal Pongala

February 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (IANS) Billed by Guinness World Records as the single largest gathering of women in the world, a staggering four million devotees are expected to cook offerings as part of the famous Attukal Pongala festival to be held here Tuesday.

Real incidents of Madurai inspire 'Yasakhan'

February 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Yasakhan" is based on real incidents that happened over a period of a decade in Madurai.

Six killed in Pakistan drone attack

February 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) At least six suspected militants were killed and two others injured Friday in a drone attack in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, Xinhua reported.

DMDK members evicted after scuffle in Tamil Nadu assembly

February 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu assembly Friday witnessed a scuffle between loyal and rebel legislators of the DMDK party, following which Speaker P. Dhanapal ordered their eviction en masse.

US University fraternity under fire for 'racist' Asian-themed party

February 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb. 8 (ANI): A fraternity at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, has been suspended for hosting Asian-themed party opponents dubbed the 'racist rager'.

Technosoft Corporation to hire 800 people in India

February 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) US-based Technosoft Corporation, a software services and business process outsourcing (BPO), plans to hire 800 people in India, a company official said Tuesday.

People want death for rapists: survey

January 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) An overwhelming majority of people surveyed in 28 Indian cities want death penalty for rapists.

Tamil Nadu universities to offer soft skill training

January 19, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu will set up soft skill centres in 30 colleges affiliated to five universities and incubation and technology transfer centres in nine universities in the state, a statement from the government said.

FIFA, match-fixing, Interpol, Coca Cola

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): The head of Interpol has said match-fixing in football generates 'billions of euros per year' around the world.

People throng Madurai to witness traditional bullfight 'Jallikattu'

January 16, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Madurai, Jan. 16 (ANI): People from around the country thronged the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu to witness the traditional three-day bullfight event 'Jallikattu' on Wednesday.

People in Tamil Nadu gear up for tradition bullfight

January 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Madurai, Jan. 13 (ANI): People have all geared up themselves for the tradition three-day bullfight event, Jallikattu, in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu woman entrepreneur awarded

January 8, 2013 at 1:59 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Josephine Selvaraj from Tamil Nadu was conferred the 20th Jankidevi Bajaj Puruskar for her initiative in spreading awareness about advantages of honey and bee keeping.

Drone strike kills five in Pakistan

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) At least five suspected militants were killed Friday in a drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, media reports said.

Alagiri's son questioned by police in granite mining scam

December 27, 2012 at 10:37 PM

Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Union Minister M.K.Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi was grilled by police in Tamil Nadu's Madurai in connection with illegal mining of granite by a company in which he was a director.

Winds wafting microorganisms into North America

December 18, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Dust plumes high in the atmosphere are wafting a vast number of microorganisms from Asia, across the gaping Pacific, into North America.

Feminist group leaves consent-themed undies in Victoria's Secret stores

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, Dec. 17 (ANI): A feminist group left consent-themed panties in lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret stores to protest "culture of rape" and company themes it found problematic.

Tamil Nadu to attach properties in illegal granite mining case

December 17, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Chennai, Dec 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Monday said the government has initiated action to attach properties worth over Rs.9,700 crore in cases of illegal mining of granite in the state and secure early conviction of the accused.

Jayalalithaa for digital licence for state TV corporation

December 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Sunday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to direct the ministry of information and broadcasting to issue the digital addressable system licence to a state-government owned cable TV corporation.

Alagiri's son Dayanidhi appears before Madurai court

December 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Chennai, Dec 14 (IANS) Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi Friday appeared before a court in Madurai a couple of days after he got anticipatory bail.

Granite scam: Durai Dayanidhi surrenders before Madurai court

December 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Madurai, Dec 14 (ANI): Union Minister MK Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi on Friday surrendered at a Madurai court three days after being granted anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam by the Madras High Court.

Granite scam: Durai Dayanidhi gets anticipatory bail

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.

Granite scam: Durai Dayanidhi gets anticipatory bail

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Madurai, Dec 10 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Monday quashed a non-bailable arrest warrant against Union Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi and granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.

LIC to recruit 817 ADO: Apply Online

November 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM

LIC of India has announced to recruit 817 ADO for the various offices of North Zone. It is a golden opportunity for the candidates with a flair for selling. The total number of vacancies is subject to change as per the requirement.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

BBC apologizes for 'wrongly implicating' former politician in child sex abuse claim

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology for broadcasting a report against a former senior politician that turned out to be wrong.

UN imposes global sanctions on Pak-based Haqqani network

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): The United Nations has reportedly imposed global sanctions on the Pakistan-based Haqqani network, a fierce militant group considered a major threat to U.S. and NATO forces.

Kamal Haasan's plans altered by Nilam

November 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's plans to host a three-city music release for his new film "Vishwaroop" have fallen prey to Cyclone Nilam, which has struck the southern coastal regions.

TN, Karnataka police issue lookout notice for absconding self-styled godman Nithyananda

October 30, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Chennai/Bangalore, Oct. 30 (ANI): Police in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have issued separate lookout notices for absconding self-styled godman Nithyananda Paramahamsa.

Now, Vijayakant seeks meeting with Jayalalithaa

October 29, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu and founder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) A. Vijayakant and four other party legislators have sought time with Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to discuss problems in their respective constituencies, said a party leader.

Vijayakant loses temper at media

October 27, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) Leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly and DMDK founder A. Vijayakant Saturday lost his cool and threatened journalists at the airport.

'DMDK ship will sail smooth, even if just one aboard'

October 27, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) The DMDK ship will sail smoothly even if 28 legislators jettison it as the people are behind the Captain - the sobriquet for actor and party leader A. Vijayakant - a senior party official said Saturday.

Kardashian's new reality show shoot has 'neighbours at war' in Miami

October 21, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, who are two weeks into filming the new season of 'Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,' are now in the middle of a fight between the neighbours after one of the residents protested against parking in his driveway, it has been revealed.

Nithyananda sacked as successor of Madurai Adheenam mutt

October 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, Oct 20 (ANI): Self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda has been sacked by the senior pontiff as his successor of a 1500-year-old Saivaite Mutt in Madurai.

Durai Dayanidhi will act legally: Karunanidhi

October 15, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) Barely hours after a Tamil Nadu court Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against Durai Dayanidhi in an illegal quarrying case, DMK president M. Karunanidhi said his grandson will act legally.

Yuvraj smashes double century in Duleep Trophy

October 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh hit a double ton to guide North Zone to 451 against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal here Monday.

12,000 striking miners sacked in South Africa

October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 6 (IANS) The world's largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said it has fired 12,000 striking miners.

Karunanidhi calls for 'black protest' against AIADMK misrule in Tamil Nadu

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, Oct.5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi called for 'Black Protest' on Friday in Chennai, alleging misrule in the state of Tamil Nadu under Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and a rise in the rate of crime in the state.

Colour change in politics, DMK chief Karunanidhi will wear black shirts 'forever'

October 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) cadres, including their chief M Karunanidhi on Friday wore black outfits as a mark of protest against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's 'anti-people policies'.

Office of Alagiri's son raided

October 4, 2012 at 11:18 PM

Chennai, Oct 4 (IANS) The film production office of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union minister M.K. Alagiri, who is evading arrest in the multi-crore rupee granite quarrying case was raided Thursday, police said.

Tax-payers hope for another deadline for filing returns

September 28, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu reeling under severe power cuts daily and banks being closed for half-year accounts Saturday, tax-payers are hoping that the central government would extend by a month the deadline for tax remittance and filing returns, said chartered accountants.

Alagiri's son Dayanidhi denied anticipatory bail

September 25, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Durai Dayanidhi, son of union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri, in the illegal granite quarrying case.

Granite scam: No bail for Alagiri's son

September 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Chennai, Sep 25 (ANI): The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi in connection with the multi-crore granite scam.

Woman who dubbed voices of Bond girls banned from 007's 50th b'day bash

September 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, September 22 (ANI): Nikki van der Zyl, who was the voice behind the seductive utterances of many of James Bond's most glamorous conquests, has revealed that she has been banned from attending events marking 50 years of 007 films because her presence might embarrass Shirley Eaton.

Two IAS officers charged with corruption

September 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Vigilance officials searched 34 places in Tamil Nadu Saturday, after filing two cases against two IAS officers and a group of state officials for irregularities in quarrying.

Tamil Nadu hospital limping back to normalcy after blaze

September 6, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Tamil Nadu's Madurai city, around 450 km from here, is limping back to normalcy after fire erupted at facility late Wednesday.

36 die as firecracker factory catches fire (Fifth Lead)

September 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) At least 36 people were killed and more than 75 injured when a powerful explosion Wednesday tore through one of the biggest fireworks factories in Tamil Nadu, triggering a major fire, the authorities said.

Despite mixed reviews, 'Mugamoodi' weekend collection about Rs.10 crore

September 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM

Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Audiences have given the thumbs up to Jiiva's superhero image in Mysskin directed Tamil movie "Mugamoodi". Made on a budget of Rs.20 core, it has reportedly raked in about Rs.10 crore at the box office over the weekend.

Heavy drinking negates recovery from trauma

September 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Heavy drinkers not only face a higher risk of car accidents and domestic violence, but alcohol also actually rewires the brain, negating recovery from a traumatic experience also, says a US research.

SpiceJet to start Madurai-Colombo service

August 29, 2012 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet Wednesday said it will start services between Madurai and Colombo from Sep 20.

Prince Harry proud of injured war veterans' attempt to scale Mt Everest

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Prince Harry has come out in support for the injured war heroes, who took on a challenge of climbing the Mount Everest this summer.

Spider version of Bigfoot discovered in North American caves

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Washington, August 18 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have tried to study the evolutionary and conservation significance of a newly discovered Bigfoot spider.

Pakistan army faces militancy problem: Daily

August 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Army appears to have a militancy problem that is "hidden from the public because investigations and court martials are often carried out in secret", a leading Pakistani paper said Friday, a day after the audacious attack on the key Kamra airbase.

US basketball star Bryant insists won't do a 'Beckham' after announcing retirement

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, Aug 13(ANI): Kobe Bryant, who has announced his retirement from basketball after his final Olympic match, has said younger players in the U.S. team are good to go, and he won't try to make a comeback in the Olympics team just like his good friend David Beckham.

Egyptian troops arrest 9 militants in Sinai

August 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Cairo, Aug. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian troops arrested nine militants in a raid on a border village early Friday in the aftermath of the checkpoint attack that killed 16 soldiers a few days ago, a security source said.

Soon, a pill that fulfils every couch potato's 'fit' dream

August 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, August 10 (ANI): Researchers might soon be able to create a pill that tricks the body into thinking it is exercising - without even moving a muscle.

Police probing 'parcel bomb' case in Madurai

August 4, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Chennai, Aug 4 (IANS) Police are investigating the case of 'parcel bomb' containing two plastic lunch boxes, a timer, electric wires and a packet of ammonia delivered by an unidentified person at a shop in Madurai Friday night.

Time bomb defused in Madurai

August 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Madurai, Aug 4 (ANI): A time bomb wrapped in a parcel was found inside a shop here on Saturday afternoon.

Pupils with strong hearts and lungs 'score better grades'

August 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Washington, August 4 (ANI): Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, a new study has revealed.

Centre urged to contribute to Road Safety Fund

July 31, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Chennai, July 31 (IANS) The central government should match the Tamail Nadu government's contribution to the road safety fund while the National Highways Authority of India should ensure safety on its highways, said state Transport Minister V.Senthil Balaji.

Hong Kong ranked world's best city to live in

July 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Hong Kong, July 5 (ANI): Hong Kong has been ranked as the best city in the world to live in, according to a new ranking that focused on green space.

1.2 mn still 'powerless' in mighty America

July 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) More than four days after a savage summer storm brought the world's most powerful nation to its knees, about 1.2 million customers in the American capital and ten states from Indiana to Delaware still have no electricity.

Tainted godman Nityananda freed on bail

June 15, 2012 at 11:43 PM

Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Tainted godman Swami Nityananda, who has been accused by at least five former women devotees of sexually abusing them in his ashram, walked free out of Mysore jail late Friday after he was granted bail in the evening by a local court, a police official said.

Controversial guru Nityananda granted bail

June 15, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Bangalore, June 15 (IANS) Controversial Hindu guru Nityananda Swami was Friday granted bail by a local court at Ramanagara, about 40 km from here.

Chidambaram will have to face trial on LS election 2009 case: Madras HC

June 8, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Rejecting the plea of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram (PC) seeking to quash a petition against his victory in last Lok Sabha election, the Madras High Court on Thursday said that Chidambaram would have to face the trial......

Sea temperatures not always as sensitive to CO2 as today

June 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 "forcing."

Russian investigator survives murder attempt

June 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS) A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.

Titus Bramble on trial over sexual assault charges

May 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Sunderland footballer Titus Bramble is on trial and has been accused of sexually assaulting two women within 30 minutes of each other on a night out last September.