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Big undersea quake off Russia

May 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) An 8.2-magnitude earthquake under the Sea of Okhotsk was recorded early Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

Iran upgrading nuclear program: IAEA

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Tehran has reportedly upgraded its nuclear program by adding advanced uranium enrichment facilities and building a plutonium-producing reactor according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Chanderpaul plays his 300th first-class match

May 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Derbyshire, May 17 (IANS/CMC) West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has taken his place among batting greats by playing his 300th first-class match.

Al Qaeda magazine may have been hacked

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A new issue of English-language al-Qaeda magazine linked to the Boston terrorist attacks has possibly been hacked by Western intelligence agencies.

Three drown at Mumbai's Aksa Beach

May 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) A weekend picnic turned into a tragedy when three youths drowned while one was rescued from Aksa Beach here Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Young Coulter-Nile, Marsh new names in Oz Champions Trophy squad

May 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): Young Australian medium-fast bowler and powerful lower-order hitter Nathan Coulter-Nile and fellow West Australian Mitchell Marsh are the two new names in the 15-man squad for this year's ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales, announced this morning.

New government housing scheme announced for Mumbaikars

April 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Mumbai, April. Apr 27 (IANS) The state government's apex housing body, Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA), Saturday announced a new lottery to sell 1,259 houses.

Mumbai guru creates e-chant world record

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a first of its kind record, Indian spiritual guru Shri Rajendra Maharaj has found a mention in Guinness World Records for getting the maximum number of comments -- a whopping 15.62 million -- on a Facebook status.

Woman held for axe attack on son-in-law

April 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman in west Siberia has been charged with attempting to murder her son-in-law with an axe.

Five killed in huge blast at US plant (Third Lead)

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) At least five people were killed and over 160 injured in a massive explosion at a Texas fertiliser factory that triggered an earthquake and flattened buildings, prompting a dazed official to say "it was like a nuclear bomb".

MP girls win West Zone sub-junior hockey final

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy (MPHA) defeated Maharashtra 7-0 to claim the sub-junior girls National Hockey Championship (West Zone) final played at Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd. Ground in Mumbai Tuesday.

Pak T20 skipper Hafeez fourth 'icon' player to sign for Caribbean T20 tournament

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Islamabad, Apr 14 (ANI): Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has become the fourth international icon or 'franchise player' to join the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament.

Kim Kardashian sends gift to Duchess Catherine

April 11, 2013 at 1:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian was thrilled to know that Duchess Catherine will become mother in the same month as her, and reportedly sent a gift and letter for her.

Ross Taylor joins CPL

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 5 (IANS/CMC) New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has become the latest international cricketer to link up with the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) set to begin in July.

Iran insists right to uranium enrichment

April 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Tehran, April 4 (IANS) Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said Thursday that the West must recognize his country's right to uranium enrichment in the upcoming nuclear talks.

A Mumbai priest remembered, in new Pope's act

March 31, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Even as traditionalists took umbrage at Pope Francis I washing the feet of two young women on Maundy Thursday, some Mumbai Catholics Sunday recalled the pioneering spirit of late Father Hugh Fonseca.

FIFA fines Panama for fans' bad behaviour

March 23, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Panama City, March 23 (IANS) World football body FIFA has fined Panama a $18,000 penalty for its fans' bad behaviour during the Feb 6 match against Costa Rica, the Panamanian Football Federation (Fepafut) confirmed.

Gilchrist to play in Caribbean post IPL

March 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 22 (IANS/CMC) Former Australia wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has been named the second international franchise player to compete in the Caribbean Premier T20 League (CPL) starting July 29.

Mumbai's coastal transport terminals may be ready by 2015-16

March 15, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government plans to construct six terminals on the city's west coast to provide coastal water transportation for Mumbai's commuters, state Industry and Ports Minister Narayan Rane said here Friday.

Clarke to bat at No.3, Haddin to keep

March 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mohali, March 14 (IANS) Australia skipper Michael Clarke will bat at No.3 while Brad Haddin will be keeping wickets against India in the third cricket Test that will resume Friday after the first day's play was washed out without a ball being bowled due to heavy rains here Thursday.

Hooch tragedy claims 10 lives in West Bengal

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Hooghly, Mar. 10 (ANI): An adulterated batch of bootleg liquor killed 10 persons in West Bengal's Hooghly District.

Kris targeted for Kim's health scare, miffed

March 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Basketball player Kris Humphries is unhappy about being blamed by some people for estranged wife Kim Kardashian's recent health issue.

Congress wants two-phase panchayat polls in Bengal

March 6, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Reiterating its demand for three-phased panchayat polls in West Bengal, the Congress Wednesday said the Trinamool Congress government's decision to urge the state Election Commission (EC) to conduct the upcoming rural body polls in two phases was wrong.

It's actually better to give than take: Study

February 23, 2013 at 10:18 PM

London, Feb 23 (IANS) Age-old wisdom suggesting the joy of giving is far better than receiving has now been established by a new study by researchers from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

Lisa Sthalekar retires after Australia's World Cup triumph

February 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Lisa Sthalekar, member of the newly-crowned ICC Women's World Cup champion Australia team, has announced her retirement from international cricket.

No global power can prevent Iran from seeking nuclear weapons if it so desired: Khamenei

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Feb. 17 (ANI): Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said his country was not seeking nuclear weapons, but added that if it ever decided to build them, no 'global power' could stop it.

Mumbai bridge to link Malad-Andheri

February 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is planning to construct a creek bridge to link two north-western coastal points Malad's Madh Jetty with Andheri's Versova, an official said here Saturday.

Kulkarni, George to officiate in Women's World Cup final

February 16, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) India's Vineet Kulkarni and South African Shaun George will officiate at the ICC Women's World Cup cricket final between Australia and the West Indies at the Brabourne Stadium here Sunday.

India against enforced changes in West Asia: Menon

February 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India has always supported the democratic aspirations of people in West Asia but doesn't support externally enforced changes, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

Kim, Kanye raise security alert at airport

February 15, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 15 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West raised security alert while taking a connecting flight at New York airport.

Oz cricketer Voges credits coach Langer for career revival, team success

February 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Sydney, Feb 12 (ANI): Australian cricketer Adam Voges has credited domestic Western Australia (WA) head coach Justin Langer for the success of WA and the sudden revival of his international career.

Burns added as cover for Voges in Australia squad

February 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Melbourne, Feb 11 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) Monday named Queensland batsman Joe Burns as a cover for Adam Voges for the upcoming Twenty20 International against the West Indies Wednesday.

If BJP does well, Trinamool will join hands with it: Buddhadeb

February 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress will join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it performs well in the 2014 general elections, former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattcharjee said here Sunday.

Iran not to back down on its rights under pressure

February 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Tehran, Feb 10 (IANS) Iran will not back down on its fundamental rights in the face of international pressure, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday.

Samba fever hits Rio's streets as 'more than 1.5m' revelers kick off '13 carnival

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): As Rio de Janeiro's carnival stared, its oldest street parade drew an estimated 1.5 million people.

Clarke out of fifth Windies ODI with hamstring injury

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Melbourne Sunday after complaining of a recurrence of the hamstring trouble that he has carried through the Australian summer.

Bronte sisters' iconic home refurbished to original decor

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): The former home of the Bronte sisters has been restored to the design of the authors' era after researchers found fragments of its original decor.

Rohrer, Coulter-Nile named in Australia squad for Windies T20I

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Ben Rohrer and Nathan Coulter-Nile could make their debuts for their nation as Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel (NSP) Friday named a 12-player squad for the only T20I against West Indies at the Gabba next Wednesday.

Haddin replaces Wade for final Windies ODI

February 8, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will join the squad in place of Matthew Wade for the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies here Sunday.

Russia won't change winter time for Sochi Olympics

February 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) hopes that Russia will turn the clock back an hour for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games were dashed Thursday, when Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak ruled it out.

Oz all-rounder Faulkner fined for 'obscene' comment to Gayle in Canberra ODI

February 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 7 (ANI): Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has been fined a ten percent of his match fee for shouting an obscenity at West Indies Chris Gayle during the third ODI against the Caribbeans at Canberra.

'Inept' ICC needs to get proactive to tackle corruption in cricket like football authorities

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Sydney, Feb 7(ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit needs to step up its efforts to tackle the menace of match fixing in the game just like the football authorities, who are constantly targeting corrupt elements in their game, according to senior sports journalist, Robert Craddock.

England stutter but win against Windies in ICC Women's World Cup

February 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb.5 (ANI): England seamers Katherine Brunt (2-10) and Anya Shrubsole (4-21) took full advantage of early morning conditions at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground to dismiss West Indies Women for a paltry 101 in a Group A game of the ICC Women's World Cup.

Mumbai police raid bar for violating time restrictions

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (ANI): The social service branch of the Mumbai Police raided a bar in the city and detained nine girls, some stewards for exceeding the time limit set by officials to run a bar.

'Explorer' Lyon admits not knowing tricks to succeed in India

February 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Feb 2(ANI): Off spinner Nathan Lyon has admitted he isn't aware of the tricks to succeed in the sub-continental conditions after Cricket Australia (CA) decided to send him along with few other players early to India to give them more time to prepare for the upcoming series.

Door for talks with Iran open: Biden

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Berlin, Feb 1 (IANS) The US was keeping its doors open for direct talks with the Iranian government with regard to its controversial nuclear programme, US Vice President Joe Biden has said.

Longoria likes being surrounded

February 1, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria, who grew up with three sisters, dislikes loneliness. She feels comfortable when she is around lots of people.

Starc's devastating fiver helps Oz annihilate Windies by nine-wickets in Perth ODI

February 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Sydney, Feb 1(ANI): Australia thrashed West Indies by nine-wickets in the opening one-day international of the five-match series at Perth after bowling the visitors for a paltry 70 in just 23.5 overs.

'Focused' Johnson downplays bowling all rounder tag

January 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Jan 31(ANI): Australia pace man Mitchell Johnson has played down talks about his status as an emerging all rounder in the Test team, saying he is more focused on his bowling.

Ranbir loves his pani puri (With Image)

January 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) He comes from a family of foodies, and no wonder Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is one big foodie himself! The actor pleasantly surprised local people here when he ran to gorge on some street food in the middle of a recent shoot.

Hughes set to miss final ODIs against Indies to get ready for upcoming India Tests

January 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Sydney, Jan. 28 (ANI): Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is expected be pulled out of the final three matches of the one-day series against the West Indies, so that he can rest before the upcoming Test series against India.

Governor felicitates chawl girl who topped CA exams

January 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Friday felicitated Prema Jayakumar for topping the chartered accountancy (CA) examinations, an official said.

Hussey dropped from Australia's ODI squad

January 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Melbourne, Jan 25 (IANS) David Hussey was Friday dropped from the One-Day International (ODI) squad announced by Cricket Australia (CA) for the first two matches against the West Indies, being replaced by Victorian statemate Aaron Finch.

Bengal government not taking action against chit funds: CPI-M

January 24, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) The CPI-M Thursday accused the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of not taking necessary actions at the "ground level" against chit funds for duping depositors.

S. Jayaraman appointed Special Secretary (Internal Security) in Home Ministry

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan.24 (ANI): S Jayaraman has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Auto-rickshaw driver's daughter braves all odds to top CA exam

January 24, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (ANI): The financial capital of the country, Mumbai, became witness to an inspiring story of a poor family braving all odds to make its children achieve the very pinnacle of academic achievement.

Mumbai chawl girl tops CA exams

January 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Daughter of a migrant Tamilian, an autorickshaw driver here and living in a small tenement, Prema Jayakumar is now on top of the world, having topped the nationwide chartered accountancy (CA) exams.

Knicks' J.R. Smith mentions Kanye West in Twitter jab at Kris Humphries

January 23, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New York, Jan 23 (ANI): Following Monday afternoon's 88-85 win over the Knicks, Nets forward Kris Humphries took to his Twitter account to take a jab at the Knicks and the Garden faithful.

IAEA-Iran talks on n-issue delayed

January 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Vienna, Jan 22 (IANS) The next round of talks over probing Iran's disputed nuclear programme between authorities in Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog will be held Feb 13, a day later than earlier scheduled, Xinhua reported.

British boy, 4, knifed in bed

January 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) A four-year-old boy in Britain has been stabbed to death in bed while sleeping alongside his identical twin.

Care for tea made from coffee leaves?

January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, Jan. 14 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that they have found the ultimate brew - a tea made from coffee leaves - that is healthier than both the drinks.

Indian, Chinese firms lead in innovations

January 13, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Stockholm, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian and Chinese companies have become better in developing new complex products, a Swedish researcher says.

Hussey wants to use Lanka ODI series to bag Test spot for India tour

January 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Sydney, Jan 9(ANI): Australia all rounder David Hussey has said he would like to bat as well as he can during team's upcoming one-day series against Sri Lanka, keeping an eye on a Test spot for next month's India tour.

Oz team keen on hiring batting coach prior to India tour

January 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Sydney, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Australian cricket team is looking for a new batting coach before their Indian tour starting next month.

Hales replaces Samuels in Melbourne Renegades

January 8, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Melbourne, Jan 8 (IANS) English cricketer Alex Hales has replaced West Indian Marlon Samuels in the Melbourne Renegades squad.

Iran's oil revenues plummet '45 pc' amid sanctions

January 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Iran's oil revenues have dropped by 45 percent in the last nine months in the wake sanctions imposed by the West, a top official in the country has said.

Kim Kardashian inspired by Victoria Beckham?

January 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is reportedly taking pregnancy fashion inspiration from singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

Assad forces capture Al-Qaeda chief's brother on 'humanitarian mission' to country

January 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have reportedly captured the brother of the head of Al-Qaeda.

Arms supplies, funds for Syrian rebels 'drying up' despite West's promises

January 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Syrian opposition coalition has said that it has not seen any significant increase in funding or arms supplies, despite widespread pledges of support from western and Arab states.

Briton undergoes first hand transplant in country

January 4, 2013 at 5:35 PM

London, Jan 4 (IANS) A 51-year-old man has become the first in Britain to have a hand transplant, after suffering from gout for many years.

I'd rather face Robin van Persie than change a dirty nappy, says Jack Collison

January 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, January 4 (ANI): Jack Collison has jokingly claimed that facing Robin van Persie in a match is less frightening than having to change two-month-old daughter Lucia's nappies.

Muralidaran backs Samuels following chucking allegations

January 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Sydney, Jan 2(ANI): Spin legend Muthiah Muralidaran has backed West Indian all rounder and Melbourne Renegades teammate, Marlon Samuels in the ongoing chucking debate over all rounder's bowling action.

Children return to school after years in Maoist-hit Midnapore

January 1, 2013 at 9:01 PM

West Midnapore (West Bengal), Jan. 1 (ANI): Closed for several years due to Maoist fears, schools here have been opened once again, rekindling hopes in young students.

Van Persie reveals 't-shirt tribute' meant for 'close friend' who demised day before match

December 30, 2012 at 3:33 PM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): Manchester United's star striker Robin Van Persie has revealed that his goal tribute on a t-shirt against West Bromwich Alboin on Saturday was meant for a close friend who passed away 24 hours before the match.

'Iran uranium enrichment to continue'

December 30, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Tehran, Dec 30 (IANS) Iran is determined to continue enriching uranium to the purity level of 20 percent, an Iranian lawmaker has said.

Marlon Samuels accused of throwing again

December 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Melbourne, Dec 23 (IANS/CMC) Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann has sparked controversy in the Australian Big Bash League by accusing West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels of throwing.

IAEA experts arrive in Iran for talks: report

December 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Tehran, Dec. 13 (Xinhua-ANI): The experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran Thursday morning for talks on some aspects of Iran's nuclear program, semi-official ISNA news agency reported.

Kim Kardashian's 'heart completely broken' by death of kitten Mercy

December 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM

New York, December 9 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, whose beloved Persian kitten 'Mercy' died from stomach cancer, is saddened by the passing away of the feline.

RBI asks states to act against chit funds

December 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday said it has already warned all the state governments about the mushrooming of chit funds and also written to them to take appropriate actions against them for duping depositors.

'Livid' Benitez slams Chelsea players for showing lack of character

December 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Dec 3(ANI): Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has launched a furious attack on his players, claiming they have no leaders, no confidence and no character.

'Master blaster' Richards urges ICC to cut down number of T20s

November 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Caribbean legend Viv Richards has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to slash the number of Twenty20 internationals and bring proper balance between all formats of cricket.

Kim, Kanye looking for 'cute' house in London

November 26, 2012 at 7:41 AM

London, Nov 26 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West are reportedly looking to buy a "cute" town house in London.

Suspected French jihadist arrested in Mauritania

November 23, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Nouakchott, Nov. 23 (Xinhua-ANI): A French national who is suspected to be a jihadist was arrested at Nema, a town situated 1, 200 km east of Nouakchott, when he was preparing to go to Timbuktu in Northern Mali, a security source told Xinhua on Thursday.

'Humiliated' Petraeus' wife 'threatens shamed CIA chief with divorce after affair revelations'

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): Former CIA Director General David Petraeus' wife of 38 years has threatened him with divorce after she was left 'humiliated' by his affair with his biographer.

Syrian Islamist rebels in Aleppo reject new 'West-backed' opposition coalition

November 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Islamist rebel groups in the Syrian city of Aleppo have rejected the new Western-backed opposition coalition that seeks to oust the country's President Bashar al Assad.

West Bengal Congress targets Mamata, says 'TMC has no political ideology'

November 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Kolkata/Bangalore, Nov 19 (ANI): Lashing out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee's plan to move a no-confidence motion against the Centre in the Winter Session of Parliament, West Bengal Congress has claimed that the Manmohan Singh-led Government will run properly despite the former's efforts against it.

Gayle first to hit six from first ball of Test, says ICC

November 14, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Dhaka, Nov. 14 (ANI): West Indies opener Chris Gayle has become the first player to hit a six from the first ball of a Test match when he launched his big-hit against Bangladesh, said the International Cricket Council.

Kim wants to have lunch with Kate Middleton

November 9, 2012 at 3:57 AM

London, Nov 9 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian wants to go out for lunch with Duchess of Cambridge aka Kate Middleton.

Tendulkar receives Order of Australia from visiting minister

November 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov.6 (ANI): Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was on Tuesday conferred membership of the Order of Australia, by that country's Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government and Minister for the Arts Simon Crean.

Taj TV acquires rights for Windies cricket

November 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

St.John's (Antigua), Nov 3 (IANS/CMC) Dubai based Taj TV has acquired television broadcast rights for West Indies cricket for a period of seven years from January 2013.

Beckham family show off pumpkin carving skills on Halloween

November 2, 2012 at 2:47 PM

London, Nov. 2 (ANI): Victoria Beckham got into the Halloween spirit by carving 6 mini mes out of pumpkins with her three boys - Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, and seven-year-old Cruz.

Brahimi urges China to 'play active role in solving the events in Syria'

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

London, Oct. 31 (ANI): UN-Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has urged China to play an active role in helping end the violence in Syria after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi for talks in Beijing.

Pak-Afghan strategic accord being midwifed by West 'likely next year': Report

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct 24 (ANI): The Pakistan-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement, (SPA) being midwifed by the West, is likely to be signed next year, according to a report.

Former ICC chief says Pakistan games not enough to attract teams

October 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Karachi, Oct 20 (IANS/CMC) Former ICC chief, Ehsan Mani, says this weekend's international cricket matches in Pakistan will boost the country's reputation as a viable host for international cricket but would not be enough to convince Test teams to play in the country.

'Retiring' Schumi turns to Wild West styled rodeo to keep getting his horsepower kicks!

October 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct 20(ANI): Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has hinted at plans to switch to another kind of horsepower for his kicks next year: wild west style rodeo competitions.

Chinese couple's frugal lifestyle triggers debate

October 17, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Beijing, Oct 17 (IANS) A couple who spend a little over 10 percent of their monthly wage have become a hot topic among young Chinese netizens.

I didn't want 'Argo' to be politicised: Ben Affleck (Interview)

October 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Only too aware that some people may misinterpret the story he is telling in "Argo", set in Iran, Oscar winning actor-director Ben Affleck says the thriller is a "real film" based on "a true story for the audience".

Bengal to provide free food to isolated tribal group

October 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM

Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) On the occasion of World Food Day, the West Bengal government has decided to provide free food grain to members of Toto community, one of country's oldest tribes, a state minister said Tuesday.

Mali extremists compile list of unwed mothers

October 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) Radical Islamists in the West African nation of Mali are compiling a list of unmarried mothers, which has raised fears of cruel punishments such as stoning, amputations and executions, CNN reported.

Briton punished for stealing T20 World Cup tickets

October 11, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Colombo, Oct 11 (IANS) A Briton was given a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Sri Lankan court Thursday for stealing 84 International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 World Cup tickets.