Everything you need to know about Mandapam Camp: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mandapam Camp: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Bangalore, May 15 (IANS) Club Atlético Boca Juniors, one of the premier football clubs in the world, Wednesday launched the first ever Boca Juniors Football School India (BJFSI) here.
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) With the rise in popularity of marine ornamental aquarium, the breeding and retailing of clown fish in captivity in Tamil Nadu offers a good livelihood opportunity, said an expert here.
Madrid, May 2 (IANS) There were no surprises and no miracles in FC Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium as Bayern Munich won 3-0 to qualify 7-0 on aggregate for the final of the Champions League, where they will take on compatriots Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Barcelona, April 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona look for a miracle called "Messi" to help them to what would be the most remarkable fightback of all time to take the club to the final of the Champions League at Wembley.
Madrid, April 21 (IANS) Cesc Fabregas scored an 84th-minute goal to give FC Barcelona a narrow 1-0 win at Camp Nou Stadium here against a battling Levante.
Washington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Guards at the Guantanamo prison fired less-than-lethal rounds in a clash with detainees wielding "improvised weapons", the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has said.
Barcelona, April 9 (IANS) Barcelona are looking for another magical night at the Camp Nou Stadium Wednesday when they try to secure a place in the Champions League by beating Paris Saint Germain.
Madrid, March 14 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has said the current generation of footballer were due for a historic fightback.
Madrid, March 11 (IANS) The moment of truth arrives for FC Barcelona as they entertain AC Milan in the Camp Nou Stadium Tuesday night knowing they need to score three goals if they are to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): Defying his young age, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has added another record to his name by becoming youngest mountaineer to climb Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895 mtrs/ 19343 feet).
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly set his sights on a possible move to Spanish giant Barcelona if he is dumped by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of this season.
Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) A storming first half show from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa proved vital as his side assured a spot in the Copa del Rey final after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla.
London, Feb 27 (ANI): Real Madrid's ace forward Cristiano Ronaldo has sent an alarming Champions League warning to former club Manchester United after his brace sunk rivals Barcelona in the second leg of Copa Del Ray semifinal at Nou Camp on Tuesday.
Barcelona, Feb 25 (IANS) Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the return leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final this Tuesday night in the Camp Nou Stadium in what promises to be 90 minutes filled with tension.
Madrid, Feb 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona will look to get back to winning ways when they entertain Getafe in the Camp Nou Stadium Sunday.
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) The Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisaton (TESO) will protest here Feb 8 against the India visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
London, Jan. 29 (ANI): Prince Harry has invited fresh criticism over his remarks about killing the Taliban after it emerged that he had described having "the taste of blood in mouth" whenever he got a call for action.
London, January 24 (ANI): Prince Harry, who looked happy to be in England again and joked about his long time away from loved ones and friends, has reflected on the horrors of war.
London, Jan 22 (ANI): Prince Harry has spoken for the first time about his naked antics in Las Vegas last year, as he expresses regret over the whole fiasco.
Madrid, Jan 9 (IANS) Barcelona football coach Tito Vilanova has left for New York for a second opinion on the cancer he is suffering in his parotid gland.
Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.
Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.
London, December 24 (ANI): Prince Harry will serve tea to his fellow troops in Afghanistan on Christmas Day.
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Dec.24 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple over the weekend in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirapalli district to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu on the occasion of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival.
Barcelona, Dec 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spanish giants Barcelona announced Tuesday that record goal-scorer Lionel Messi is to sign a contract that will keep him at the Camp Nou through 2018.
Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid by 4-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday taking a 13 points lead from the 3rd placed Real Madrid and 9 points lead from the 2nd placed Atletico.
Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) The big game in the Spanish Primera Liga football Sunday between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will see the league's two best strikers Leo Messi and Radamel Falcao clash in the Camp Nou Stadium.
London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Chelsea have reportedly been told to stop pestering Pep Guardiola or risk losing out on the former Barcelona coach.
Madrid, Dec 2 (IANS) Tito Vilanova watched his FC Barcelona start to confirm the best ever start to a season by a side in Spain's La Liga and then highlighted his players' will to win.
Madrid, Nov 25 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said he is expecting a difficult night when his side take on Levante in Valencia Sunday.
Moscow, Nov 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lionel Messi moves so skilfully that there's no point trying to chase the Barcelona star down, Spartak Moscow wing?back Dmitry Kombarov said.
Moscow, Nov 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The freezing Russian winter and a plastic pitch will not hold Barcelona back when they seek vital Champions League points against Spartak Moscow Tuesday, midfielder Cesc Fabregas said.
Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow forward Artem Dzyuba will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona after picking up a hamstring injury.
London, Nov 9 (ANI): Prince Harry has been named Elvis by US Marines in Afghanistan because of his infamous party antics in Las Vegas.
Johannesburg, Nov. 3 (ANI): Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has become a dad after his girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy.
Madrid, Nov 3 (IANS) Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said that Argentine play-maker Lionel Messi will play in the Primera Liga football against Celta Vigo here Saturday night despite becoming a father Friday.
Barcelona, Oct 26 (IANS/EFE) The new cleats of Argentine soccer great and F.C. Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will be designed by fans in an online competition.
Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow's Champions League football campaign is very much alive despite two defeats in their opening two games, coach Unai Emery insisted Monday ahead of his side's win-or-bust match against Portuguese club Benfica.
London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will be missing the birth of his first child to play against Celtic.
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 14 (IANS) Lionel Messi has revealed he drew inspiration from former Barcelona teammate Ronaldinho during his two-goal performance in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Uruguay.
London, Oct 13 (ANI): A best man has a lot of responsibilities before a wedding, but one such person has set a new benchmark for others by saving the life of his friend and groom-to-be twice in exactly a year.
London, Oct 9(ANI): Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova believes Lionel Messi is the best footballer on this planet right now and has no limits after the Argentinean star scored two goals in their 2-2 draw with bitter rivals Real Madrid at Nou Camp on Sunday.
Madrid, Oct 7 (IANS) Sunday night sees FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the "Clasico", as the most important club game in world football has become known.
Los Angeles, Oct 5 (IANS) Comedian David Williams has revealed in his autobiography "Camp David" that he tried to commit suicide twice.
Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo said Monday that he is confident his side can go and take all three points from their visit to Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium next Sunday.
Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) Nineteen people, including seven British tourists, were killed Friday when their plane turned into a ball of fire as it crashed minutes after taking off from here.
London, Sep 24(ANI): A Taliban spokesman has claimed that thousands of British-born Muslim attackers are prepared to give their lives for prophet Mohammed and slay Prince Harry.
Barcelona, Sep 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lionel Messi put in a match-winning performance to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat against Spartak Moscow, but can still get better, Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova insisted.
Kabul, Sept. 18 (ANI): The NATO has reportedly arrested a Taliban leader on Tuesday, who was wanted for an unprecedented attack on a major military base in southern Afghanistan that destroyed six U.S. fighter jets and killed two U.S. Marines.
Kabul, Sept. 16 (ANI): The Taliban has claimed responsibility for attempting to attack Prince Harry in Britain's 'impregnable' headquarters in Afghanistan.
Kabul, Sept. 16 (ANI): Prince Harry was just '400 yards' away when the Taliban attacked the UK's military base in Afghanistan, but was rushed to safety.
Chennai, Aug 21 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi Tuesday requested the prime minister to introduce a resolution in the United Nation (UN) General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) for Sri Lankan Tamils and Sri Lankan refugees.
London, August 14 (ANI): Maldives is planning to build a radical 320 million-pound floating golf course, which players could access by an undersea tunnel.
St. Petersburg, July 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg football coach Luciano Spalletti has backed ex-Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola or veteran midfielder Sergei Semak for the vacant Russia job.
Washington, June 20 (ANI): The United States is planning to significantly increase its military presence in Kuwait with 13,500 troops, according to a congressional report.
Baltal Base Camp, June 14 (IANS) Snow and inclement weather have hit the setting up of free kitchen (langar) services at this Amarnath Yatra base camp in north Kashmir, organisers said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): His young age notwithstanding, and overcoming obstacles like cold temperatures and a high wind-chill, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has recorded his name in Mount Everest history by trekking all the way to the mountain's Southern Base Camp in Nepal situated at an altitude of 5364 metres.
Moscow, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree to approve the formation and lineup of the new government, local media reported.
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev met US President Barack Obama for an informal chat on the sidelines of the Group of Eight summit in Camp David.
Washington, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his US counterpart Barack Obama over phone that he would not be able to attend the G8 summit at Camp David, a White House statement said.
Paris, May 7 (IANS) World leaders including US president Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron Sunday night congratulated Francois Hollande on his victory in the French presidential elections.
Mumbai, May 6 (ANI): Emraan Hashmi, who plays the protagonist Sonu Dilli in Jannat 2, has denied the plagiarism charges hurled against the movie.
Madrid, May 6 (IANS) Argentine star Lionel Messi made history as he scored four goals in his side's 4-0 win over local rivals Espanyol in the Spanish Primer Liga to take his total tally of league goals for the season to 50.
London, May 6(ANI): Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi, who has now developed a knack of breaking records, has shattered the all-time world record for most goals in one season, as his four goals against Espanyol at Nou Camp on Saturday took his tally to an astonishing 72.
London, May 5 (ANI): Natasha Giggs, who is currently taking time off her hectic schedule and getting fit in Ibiza with the help of the UK's Number 1 Boot Camp, looked ready to call it a day on Friday after she was sent on a three and a half hour mountain trek.
Madrid, May 1 (IANS) Real Madrid will be crowned the champions of the Spanish Primera Liga Wednesday night if they are able to win away against Athletic Club Bilbao.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has claimed that 'there is more to come' after he scored a hat trick against Queens Park Rangers (QPR).
Washington, April 30 (IANS) Indian American journalist Manu Raju was among the White House Correspondents journalism award winners for 2012 honoured at the association's traditional annual dinner with President Barack Obama.
London, April 27 (IANS) Spanish football club Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola Friday confirmed he is quitting at the end of the season and the club appointed his assistant Tito Vilanova as his successor.
Washington, April 27 (ANI): The United States and Japan have signed a deal to move thousands of US Marines from the Okinawa Island in Japan.
Barcelona, April 25 (IANS) Chelsea's captain John Terry apologised to the fans and the club for a foolish off the ball foul that saw him given a straight red in Chelsea's 3-2 aggregate triumph against Barcelona in the Champions League at Camp Nou.
London, Apr 25(ANI): Chelsea veteran Frank Lampard has hailed his team's unbelievable spirit against Barcelona during the second leg of the Champions Leg semifinal at Nou Camp, which saw the Blues proceed to the final in Munich with a 2-2 draw on the night and an aggregate win of 3-2.
Barcelona, April 25 (IANS) Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback with 10 men to knock out defending champions Barcelona and qualify for the final of Champions League football with a 3-2 aggregate score after a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the semi-final at the Nou Camp here.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has prepared a massive 10 million pound bonus pot for his players and staff at the club if they win the Champions League this season.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is convinced his side would beat Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League semi final to reach the final, scheduled to take place in Munich.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has sent text messages to his former players, wishing them well in the second leg of the Champions League semi final against Barcelona at Nou Camp on Tuesday.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is convinced his side would beat Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League semi final to reach the final, scheduled to take place in Munich.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has sent text messages to his former players, wishing them well in the second leg of the Champions League semi final against Barcelona at Nou Camp on Tuesday.
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso has assured Chelsea that they longer need to fear Lionel Messi and his club Barcelona.
London, Apr 23(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reckoned that Barcelona are not as unstoppable as widely believed and Chelsea can pull off the Champions League shock.
London, Apr 22(ANI): Chelsea midfielder Ramires believes they can eliminate European champions Barcelona and advance to the final of the Champions League in Munich.
Madrid, April 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola congratulated Real Madrid after his team lost 1-2 in the Camp Nou Stadium thanks to goals from Sami Khedira and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Madrid, April 22 (IANS) Real Madrid took a huge step towards winning the Spainsh Primera Liga title as they defeated defending champions FC Barcelona 2-1 in the Camp Nou Stadium.
Madrid, April 21 (Xinhua-ANI): FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admitted Friday that his side are obliged to defeat Real Madrid in Saturday's "Clasico" if they are to have any chance of retaining the La Liga title.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech has admitted their defensive tactics against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal, which they won 1-0, has taken a psychological toll on the players since they aren't used to it.
London, April 19 (IANS) A resilient Chelsea overcame defending champions Barcelona 1-0 in the semi-final first leg of the UEFA Champions League football at the Stamford Bridge here.
London, Apr 19(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised team veterans after they silenced critics by beating Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Pyongyang, Apr 14(ANI): North Korea's notorious gulag labour camps have over 200,000 men, women and children currently held captive. And the horror of these 'concentration death camps' has been revealed by an escapee, who is one out of the only three people who ever managed to escape the torturous world that exists in these camps.
Madrid, April 11 (IANS) Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola dedicated his side's 4-0 win over Getafe Tuesday night to French defender Eric Abidal.
London, Apr 9(ANI): Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his teammates would take inspiration from a Barcelona fan suffering from terminal cancer when they face Chelsea next week in the Champions League semifinal.
London, Apr 8(ANI): Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas will be looking to tempt Arsenal skipper Robin Van Persie to Nou Camp by showing him the three trophies, which he has already won since switching from the Emirates last summer.
Madrid, April 5 (IANS) FC Barcelona announced that the club has extended the contracts of B-team players Marc Muniesa and Ilie Sanchez.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 terror attacks Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a potential death sentence after being charged with the murder of thousands of US citizens.
Madrid, April 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes his side were worthy winners of the Champions League quarterfinal tie against AC Milan.
Madrid, April 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes his side were worthy winners of the Champions League quarterfinal tie against AC Milan.
Madrid, April 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona produced a convincing display to defeat AC Milan 3-1 in the return leg at the Camp Nou of their Champions League football quarterfinal.
Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Real Madrid remained six points clear at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga following their 5-1 win away against Osasuna.
Milan, March 29 (IANS) AC Milan held Barcelona to a 0-0 draw with their resilient defence in the first leg of the teams' Champions League quarterfinal at San Siro here.
London, Mar 23 (ANI): Katy Perry has undergone major transformation for her video 'Part of Me' which is the lead single of her 'Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection'.
Washington, Mar.15 (ANI): An airfield in Afghanistan was reportedly attacked shortly before U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was due to land.
