Everything you need to know about Mayiladuthurai South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mayiladuthurai South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Johannesburg, June 13 (ANI): South African left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has said that his team's spin-friendly approach will continue to play an important role in the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Buenos Aires, June 8 (IANS) Lionel Messi admitted that he was not fit to play in Argentina's goalless draw with Colombia in their World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Monumental.
Durban, June 6 (IANS) An Indian-origin woman in South Africa has alleged that her seven-year-old son has been subjected to corporal punishment in school.
Karachi, June 5 (ANI): Pakistani pace bowling lynchpin Umar Gul has said that he is hopeful that he can come back to international cricket after his injury in a fitter, stronger and a better form.
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) The son of former Brazil great Bebeto has signed a new three-year contract with Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo.
Johannesburg, May 25 (ANI): Outgoing South African coach Gary Kirsten has said that the absence of veteran player Jacques Kallis will leave a huge void in the squad, ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Durban, May 16 (IANS) A South African medical body found an Indian-origin doctor not guilty of misdiagnosing after a suspected heart attack patient died the day he was discharged from a Durban hospital in 2008.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Researchers believe study of early human fossil ear bones could shed new light on the earliest existence of humans.
Sydney, May 9 (ANI): Australian telecommunication company Telstra, along with other government agencies, selected top hackers in the country after launching a tournament giving students a hacking challenge.
Johannesburg, May 9 (ANI): South Africa one-day captain AB de Villiers has said that it is possible for them to remove their 'chokers' tag and secure their first international trophy in 15 years at the final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament in England and Wales.
Dubai, May 8 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that the upcoming Champions Trophy is a golden opportunity for the side to lay its hands on a piece of International Cricket Council (ICC) silverware, a feat the country has not achieved since 1998.
New York, May 7 (IANS) Cricket, the favourite sport of South Asians, has finally found a home in the land of baseball in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City.
London, May 5 (ANI): Players and supporters of a top Brazilian football club have been asked to abandon an internet campaign encouraging them to pose as Taliban fighters and post the photos online.
Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has said that he believes that reformed party-boy Mitchell Marsh has the potential to become a key figure for his country with bat and ball, following his inclusion in the ICC Champions Trophy squad.
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Brazil has launched a musical instrument known as caxirola to be the aural stimulant of choice at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, to be held in the country.
New York, April 19 (ANI): One of South Korea's national TV networks has decided not to air the latest music video from Psy, due to a scene that involves vandalism.
Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) Ronaldinho apologised to Atletico Mineiro fans after describing a Copa Libertadores match against Sao Paulo as a "training session".
Cape Town, April 17 (IANS) South Africa's tourism growth outstripped the world average last year, demonstrating the country as one of the most successful tourism destinations in the world, the government said.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who has been accused of murder in his girlfriend's February shooting death, is not back on any official training programme, according to his uncle.
Rio de Janeiro, April 2 (IANS) Injury-ravaged midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has said he was driven by a desire to earn an international recall for Brazil's 2014 World Cup campaign on home soil.
Johannesburg, April 1 (IANS) Five people were killed when a South African Air Force (SAAF) helicopter crashed Saturday night, Xinhua reported Sunday.
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) South Africa will host a three-day film festival here from March 21.
Johannesburg, Mar 13 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that he fears being punished for his side maintaining a slow over-rate in one-day cricket.
Johannesburg, Mar 2 (ANI): South Africa's Twenty20 (T20) international captain Faf Du Plessis has said that he is ready to infuse fresh ideas in his team and has asked Proteas fans to expect an unconventional approach from his team during the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan starting at Kingsmead.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): While girls in North Britain may be famed for the skimpy outfits on their night out, it seems it is their Southern counterparts who are more relaxed when it comes to bedroom attire.
Cape Town, Feb 20 (IANS) South Africa has announced that it will soon introduce zero emission electric vehicles (ZEEV) in a bid to become more environment friendly.
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Maria Toor Pakay, who is Pakistan's number one woman squash player and is ranked 49th in the world, believes she is the chosen one to fight against the Taliban.
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) nations Saturday urged developed countries to contribute their share to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the earliest and voiced their opposition to sectoral targets for emission reduction and mere trading in carbon certificates.
Cape Town, Feb. 15 (ANI): South African President Jacob Zuma has ordered law enforcement agencies to prioritize cases of rape and murder against women and children.
Islamabad, Feb. 12 (ANI): Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal believes the only way for Pakistan to make a comeback in three-Test series against South Africa is to play aggressively and positively against their fearsome pace attack.
Johannesburg, Feb 4(ANI): Dale Steyn picked up eleven wickets to help South Africa register a comprehensive 211 runs win over touring Pakistan on the day four of the first Test match at the Wanderers.
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Brazil coach Dunga has refused to rule out a return to the national football team's top job.
Rio de Janeioro, Feb 2 (IANS) Former Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Doni has revealed he almost died after suffering a heart attack last year.
Cambridge (Massachusetts), Jan 26 (IANS) In the wake of tensions between India and Pakistan, South Asian students of Harvard University have planned a 'global vigil' Sunday for peace between the two countries.
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 26 (IANS) The son of Brazilian World Cup winner Bebeto is reportedly on the radar of Italian giant Juventus.
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 23 (IANS) Brazil plans to have one million volunteers participating at this year's FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup, the federal government said.
Karachi, Jan. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Test team, which arrived in Johannesburg on Sunday to take on world champions South Africa in a three-Test series, is all set for the 'big challenge', a Pakistani daily said.
Melbourne, January 15 (ANI): The owner of a new Yeti resort in South Siberia claims that visitors will be able to communicate with the monster, the existence of which has not yet been confirmed.
Melbourne, January 13 (ANI): People who have televisions in their bedrooms are more likely to be sent home from work due to sleep deprivation issues, researchers say.
Johannesburg, Jan 6(ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has said he wants to take more wickets in Test cricket after joining the 300 Test wickets club during the first Test match against New Zealand in Cape Town.
London, Jan 3 (IANS) A total of 211 protected parrots taken from Paraguay's remote forests have been rescued and four people arrested, a media report said.
Dubai, Dec 31 (IANS) South Africa will begin the New Year by aiming to strengthen their No.1 status in the ICC Test Championship Table, when they play a two-match series against New Zealand from Jan 2 at Cape Town.
Khartoum, Dec 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Sudan's army has apologised for downing a UN helicopter, saying soldiers mistook it for an aircraft that was supplying arms to rebel forces.
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) South Asia faces a series of internal and external shocks during the next 15-20 years with India alone in a better position to face them thanks to its higher growth, according to a new US intelligence assessment.
Seoul, Nov 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korea's chief prosecutor announced Friday he has stepped down amid sex and bribery scandals within the prosecution service.
Washington, November 29 (ANI): Women respond more to fatness and thinness, not macho features, when considering male mates, researchers say.
Beijing, Nov 27 (IANS) A state?run Chinese daily Tuesday cited scholars as saying that a passport map row with neighbours, including India, does not change the fact that the disputed territories belong to China.
London, November 20 (ANI): Newly published private diaries of Richard Burton reveal his love for Elizabeth Taylor and how his heavy drinking put a strain on their second marriage.
Washington, November 20 (ANI): An international team of researchers has resolved the evolutionary relationships of Necrolestes patagonensis, whose name translates into "grave robber," referring to its burrowing and underground lifestyle.
Sydney, Nov 15(ANI): Pakistani refugee Fawad Ahmed, a talented cricketer who fled to Australia after receiving death threats from religious extremists, has been granted permission from federal Immigration Minister Chris Bowen to stay in the country.
Seoul, Nov 3 (IANS) India and South Korea expressed their determination to achieve a trade target of $40 billion by 2015 during a two-day visit of Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram who invited the South Korean businesses and industries to invest more in the Indian market, particularly in infrastructure.
Melbourne, Nov 2 (ANI): Hamstring soreness has forced Ricky Ponting to withdraw from the Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.
Sydney, Nov 1 (ANI): Former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha has said Ricky Ponting plays pace bowling really well, but will have to cope with more variety in the Test series against South Africa.
London, Oct. 31 (ANI): The racial divide in South Africa is continuing with the income of white South African households being six times higher than black ones, new census figures have revealed.
London, Oct 30(ANI): England head coach Andy Flower has said he doesn't expect any further problems in the dressing room after controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen ends his exile from the England side on Tuesday when he plays in the tour opener against India A.
Sydney, Sep 19(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey is pleased with the strong state performances of Mitch Marsh, Doug Bollinger and Steve Smith in Perth during past few days, and believes it demonstrates the vast bench strength in the squad.
London, Sep 19(ANI): Kevin Pietersen, who was left out of the England squad for the crucial India tour, rejected a four-month contract offered by the management only hours before his snub, as both sides failed to find common ground in spite of weeks of prolonged discussions.
Johannesburg, Sep 12(ANI): South Africa assistant coach Russell Domingo believes the Twenty20 match against England on Monday, which was affected by rain, has given the Proteas the ideal preparation leading into the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka.
Melbourne, September 8 (ANI): Cafe customers who combine decadent, creamy milk drinks with cakes and other treats are stacking on the kilojoules, buying as much as three-quarters of their energy needs for an entire day, a new study has revealed.
Melbourne, Sep 6 (ANI): Cricket legend Barry Richards has urged England officials and Kevin Pietersen to make peace, fearing a tragic loss for the game if the disgruntled England batsman is not able to make a return to international cricket.
Cardiff, Aug 24 (ANI): England one-day captain Alastair Cook has said his team is ready to win the ODI series against South Africa even without Kevin Pietersen, who is out of the team following the text message scandal that threatens to end his international career.
London, Aug 23 (ANI): England must decide whether Ravi Bopara, who has endured personal problems at home, pulling out at the eleventh hour from the squad for the Headingley Test on July 28, is fit to play in the NatWest Series against South Africa, beginning Thursday in Cardiff.
London, Aug 23 (ANI): In his bid to eventually return to the England team, disgruntled batsman Kevin Pietersen is ready to come clean with captain Andrew Strauss over the text messages that he sent to the South African players.
London, August 22 (ANI): A Swedish hospital raised eyebrows after listing a surprising job description when it advertised for summer nursing staff - stating it was looking for applicants who were 'TV series hot'.
London, Aug 19 (ANI): The man who introduced Kevin Pietersen to English cricket, Clive Rice, has urged England to strike a compromise and give KP one last chance.
London, Aug 14(ANI): England star batsman Kevin Pietersen is fighting tooth and nail to ensure his international career doesn't meet an unforeseen end.
London, Aug 10 (ANI): Former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has advised Kevin Pietersen and the England and Wales Cricket board to "sort it out and move on" after another controversial week.
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Former captain Bob Willis has slammed star batsman Kevin Pietersen for holding England cricket to ransom through his threat to quit Test cricket at the end of the series.
Sydney, Aug. 7(ANI): Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is likely to get just two Sheffield Shield matches with New South Wales to impress selectors that he is ready to resume his Test career this summer.
Washington, August 7 (ANI): Taking muscle-building dietary supplement creatine may help improve recovery in women battling stubborn major depression.
United Nations, Aug 7 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the deal reached by the governments of Sudan and South Sudan overn oil and financial arrangements, Xinhua reported.
London, Aug 6 (ANI): Wicketkeeper Matt Prior, who played a fluent innings of 68, has said England's team spirit would allow them to manage without Kevin Pietersen, as chances are growing that the South Africa born batsman could reject a Test contract when they are offered next month, signaling the end of his international career.
Sydney, Aug 3 (IANS) Two common viruses linked to human cancers are both present and may even be collaborating with each other in most male prostate cancers.
London, Aug.3 (ANI): England skipper Andrew Strauss is worried that one of the biggest gambles of his captaincy career will be doomed to failure after he dropped Graeme Swann and chose to field in the Second Test against South Africa in a bid to help England cling on to their No.1 status
Sydney, Aug 2 (IANS) Researchers have designed an electronic nose to help diagnose malignant mesothelioma (cancerous tumour) early on, with a breath test.
London, July 25 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has declared that he plays for the best team in the world, no matter what the official rankings say, and described England as a phoney No. 1 Test team.
Johannesburg, July 11 (IANS) South Africa and other BRICS members should prioritize the development of small and medium enterprises as a way of quick job creation to benefit communities and people, an Indian diplomat said here.
Cape Town , July 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Foreigners entering South Africa were required to declare the money they bring with them, the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) said on Thursday.
Sydney, July 1 (IANS) Want to shed that belly fat? Try sprinting, say Australian researchers.
Washington, June 23 (ANI): Plant compounds from a South African flower may in time be used to treat diseases originating in the brain - including depression, according to researchers.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Wednesday requested the government to give approval for hosting the South Asian Games (SAG) in early 2013.
London, June 5 (ANI): The 'abuse' of painkillers is putting the careers and long-term health of international footballers at risk, FIFA's chief medical officer has said.
London, June 4 (ANI): England goalkeeper Joe Hart has admitted that the official Euro 2012 football, which is the Adidas Tango12, is once again incredibly fast, but he and his team are prepared to play with it.
London, May 29 (ANI): Young girls in South Africa are being "kidnapped" and forced to "marry" older HIV-positive men because of the myth that having sex with a virgin will cure them of the disease.
Melbourne, May 17 (ANI): A message in a bottle, which posed a question about love, has led to an unusual friendship between an Australian teacher and a South African.
Leading tech major Apple is contemplating to introduce an iPhone with a bigger screen, says a report.
Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): Lara Bingle and Sydney fashion designer Gareth Moody were spotted on the NSW South Coast at the weekend enjoying a romantic getaway.
Washington, May 13 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese swimming ace Wu Peng beat Michael Phelps in the 200 meters butterfly at the Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix meet on Saturday.
Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) Former South African Test fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has said the Proteas will need to galvanise their team culture before they are able to dominate Test cricket.
Beijing, May 9 (IANS) China's first deep-water drilling rig started operation in the South China Sea Wednesday, marking "a substantial step" by the country's oil industry, a newspaper reported.
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) The first deep-water drilling rig developed in China will be put into service in the South China Sea Wednesday, the country's largest offshore oil producer said Monday.
Beijing, May 7 (Xinhua-ANI): The first deep-water drilling rig developed in China will be put into service in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the country's largest offshore oil producer said Monday.
Pretoria (South Africa), May 3 (ANI): India and South Africa have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure, tourism and energy.
Pretoria (South Africa), May 3 (ANI): India and South Africa have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure, tourism and energy.
Pretoria (South Africa), May 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on the second leg of her nine-day tour, which is expected to give further impetus to India's close and friendly ties with the rainbow nation.
Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sudan has informed Moscow of its readiness to start negotiations with South Sudan to settle their conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.
On-board special aircraft, Apr 29 (ANI): Dismissing the criticism surrounding the large number of visits to foreign countries, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on board a special aircraft to Seychelles said the itinerary for her foreign visits was not made by the President's office but by the central government.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) South Korean Wan Ho Shon celebrated his qualification for the London Olympics with a sensational upset win over World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia to lift the men's singles title at the India Open badminton here Sunday.
New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): The President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, today left on a nine-day state visit to Seychelles and South Africa.
Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS/WAM) Etisalat, a telecommunications services provider based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has now enabled Emirati customers to make calls to South Sudan, which became independent last year.
