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

Conmebol considers staging Recopa final in China

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 21 (IANS) South American football's governing body Conmebol is considering a proposal to stage this year's Recopa Sudamericana decider in China.

Nelson Mandela in good spirits: presidency

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Johannesburg, March 30 (IANS) Former president Nelson Mandela was in good spirits after recovering from lung infection at a Pretorial hospital, the South African presidency said Friday.

Hafeez becomes first batsman to be given out for obstructing field during Durban ODI

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 22 (ANI): Pakistan opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman ever to be given out for obstructing the field under the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules during the fourth one-day against South Africa in Durban on Thursday.

Kelly Brook shows Thom Evans what he's missing with poolside bikini pics

February 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Kelly Brook has shown ex boyfriend Thom Evans what he's missing by posting a series of cheeky photos of herself on Instagram.

Kate turns to scented candles for morning sickness

February 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) Duchess Kate has filled her home at Kensington Palace with scented candles in a bid to overcome her battle with morning sickness.

Morocco forces Cape Verde to 1-1 draw

January 24, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Durban, Jan 24 (IANS) Morocco forced Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in their second Group A match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) here.

Charlize Theron urges AIDS action from world leaders

January 23, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 23 (ANI): Charlize Theron has said that the world's business and political leaders need to do more in the fight to wipe out Aids.

Franklin says Kiwis eyeing 'unlikely' series win over Proteas following Paarl ODI win

January 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Wellington, Jan 21(ANI): All rounder James Franklin has claimed New Zealand is now eyeing a one-day series win over South Africa following their gritty one-wicket win in the first match at Paarl on Saturday.

McCullum compares current Proteas pace battery to McGrath-led legendary Oz attack

January 5, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Wellington, Jan 5(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has compared South Africa's current new-ball attack to the all-conquering Australian attack of a decade ago, which was led by legendary Glenn McGrath.

Mandela discharged from hospital in South Africa

December 27, 2012 at 8:05 AM

London, Dec 27 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, the South African presidency announced Wednesday.

Mandela to spend Christmas day in hospital

December 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Cape Town, Dec 25 (IANS) In hospital for more than two weeks, anti-apartheid hero and South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas day in hospital, President Jacob Zuma said.

Mandela doing well: President Zuma

December 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Pretoria, Dec 10 (IANS) South African icon Nelson Mandela, now admitted to a hospital here, is doing well, said President Jacob Zuma.

Drogba asks permission to leave China's Shenhua on loan

November 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Shanghai, Nov 22 (IANS) Cote D'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan despite being outside the official transfer window.

Guptill sweeps NZ cricket awards

October 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Wellington, Oct 19(ANI): Batsman Martin Guptill bagged four awards at the New Zealand awards, including the most prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, in Auckland on Thursday.

Akram blasts Dhoni's selection policy

October 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram blamed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's flawed selection policy for India's failure in the World Twenty20.

South Africa score 146/5 against Australia

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Colombo, Sep 30 (IANS) South Africa recovered to make 146 for five against Australia in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Sunday.

Can Pakistan push India towards World T20 exit today?

September 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Colombo, Sept. 30 (ANI): Pakistan will look to push India to the brink of elimination when the two rivals face each other in the World Twenty20 championship on Sunday.

'In form' Watson guides Australia to emphatic nine-wicket win over India in T20 WC

September 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Colombo, Sep 29(ANI): All rounder Shane Watson won his third consecutive man of the match award in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup after he claimed 3-34 and struck 72 off 42 balls to lift Australia to an emphatic nine-wicket win over India in the Super Eights match in Colombo on Friday.

Pak captain Hafeez confident ahead of battles in 'group of death' in Super Eights

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Colombo, Sep. 28 (ANI): Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez is a confident man ahead of the Super Eights clash against South Africa, maintaining that his team is ready and eager to take on the mighty in the 'group of death'.

Proteas banking on 'video analysis' to counter 'world class' Ajmal in T20 WC tie

September 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Colombo, Sep 28(ANI): South Africa captain AB De Villiers has said the team would do a proper video analysis of Pakistan off spinner Saeed Ajmal ahead of their Super Eight clash in the Twenty20 World Cup at Colombo on Friday.

Steyn says Proteas bowlers won't change approach in T20 WC Super Eight stage

September 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Colombo, Sep 25(ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has claimed that the team's fast bowlers won't change their approach in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Brazil striker Fabiano reveals Bolt inspiration

September 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 18 (IANS) Recalled Brazil striker Luis Fabiano has vowed to celebrate in "Usain Bolt style" if he scores in Wednesday's international friendly against Argentina.

Kerala IT firm wins global air cargo award

September 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 6 (IANS) IBS Software, headquartered here, was awarded the 'IT Provider of the Year' in 2012 for the air cargo industry, an IBS statement said Thursday.

DiCaprio, Maguire, Hardy to produce new film

August 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire are teaming up with Tom Hardy to produce a new film on animal trafficking.

Ponting can break Waugh's mark as most-capped Oz Test cricketer

July 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Melbourne, July 20 (ANI): Former skipper Ricky Ponting could break Steve Waugh's mark as Australia's most-capped Test cricketer in front of his home fans in Hobart after the international summer schedule was announced.

Coke to be sold in biodegradable plastic bags in many countries

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

London, July 8 (ANI): The iconic Coca-Cola bottle, which is recognisable around the world and has barely changed since it first hit shelves in 1894, will now have a new look.

How women's eyebrows reveal where they are from

July 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 6 (ANI): If you want to know where a woman is from, just take a look at her eyebrows.

Van Wyk named as Black Cap's No.1 gloveman

June 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Wellington, June 21 (ANI): South African-origin Kruger van Wyk has been named as New Zealand Cricket's No1 wicket-keeper.

Botha made Proteas T20 captain for Zimbabwe tour in absence of senior players

May 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Johannesburg, May 31(ANI): Spinner Johan Botha will lead South Africa in the absence of AB de Villiers for an unofficial T20 series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh next month, starting from June 18.

South Africa's economic prospect modest

May 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Johannesburg, May 31 (IANS) South Africa would maintain modest economic growth this year, with an expectation of a gradual recovery in domestic demand and supply, said the Reserve Bank.

Saqlain, Boucher urge T20 organisers in Canada to pay up

May 18, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The organizers of a Twenty20 match between an International XI and an Asia XI at the Rogers Centre in Toronto have been urged by cricketers to clear their dues.

Brazil releases Neymar, Ganso for Libertadores quarter-final

May 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso are free to play in Santos' Copa Libertadores clash against Velez Sarsfield May 24 after being released from international duty by Brazil's football federation.

S. Korea's trade surplus posts 2.12 bln USD in April

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Seoul, May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea posted a trade surplus of 2.12 billion U.S. dollars in April despite weak exports that were offset by falling imports, customs office data showed Tuesday.

Aussies hunt for bowling coach after McDermott's exit leaves Ashes plan in tatters

May 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, May 12 (ANI): Cricket Australia's is frantically searching for a new bowling coach as Craig McDermott's unexpected resignation has left a gaping hole in their Ashes preparations.

South Korea to increase check on powdered human flesh capsules from China

May 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Seoul, May 8 (ANI): South Korea has said that it will increase customs check on capsules coming from China that contained powdered human flesh.

Jennifer Hudson flees courtroom to avoid looking at gory pics of murdered kin

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Jennifer Hudson left a Chicago courtroom again on Wednesday as another witness showed spine chilling photographs of one of her murdered relatives.

Marathon runner proposes ahead of finish line

April 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) A marathon runner in London stopped 800 yards from the finish line, and got down on one knee in front of his girlfriend and proposed.

Hyundai Motor posts $2 bn operating profit in Q1

April 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea's No.1 automaker, posted 2.28 trillion won ($2 billion) in operating profit for the first quarter, a regulatory filing showed Thursday.

Diversity 'helped mammals' survival over deep time'

April 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Diversity is the mammal's best defense when it comes to adapting climatic changes.

South Korea offers financial aid to Sri Lanka till 2015

April 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Colombo, April 19 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea's government has agreed to provide technical and financial assistance to Sri Lanka for national development till 2015, a government spokesman said on Thursday.

Eggs of enigmatic birdlike dinosaur discovered in Patagonia

April 11, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Scientists have discovered fossilized bones and unique eggs of an enigmatic birdlike dinosaur that lived 70 million years ago in Patagonia.

Twitter helps rescue carjacked victim in South Africa

April 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Cape Town, April 10 (ANI): A South African man managed to be rescued after being carjacked as he sent a text message to his girlfriend, who in turn shared the details of the incident on Twitter and helped save him.

Greenhouse gases may have loaded early atmosphere

March 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Ancient Earth may have been warmed by the presence of green house gases, which made life possible on our planet, a new study including Indian origin scientist has suggested.

Fatigue will not be a factor: Dhoni

March 28, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday said fatigue will not be a factor for the team in the one-off T20 match against South Africa slated for Friday followed by the seven-week-long Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sharmila finishes 37th in Morocco

March 26, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Agadir (Morocco), March 26 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet carded a steady one-over 72 in the weather-hit Lalla Meryem Golf Cup to end the week at tied 37th place.

Taylor out on final day of Wellington Test due to broken arm

March 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Wellington, Mar 26(ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out on the final day of the Wellington Test after he broke his left arm as his team narrowly avoided the follow-on .

Daily coffee intake can cut Alzheimer's risk

March 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Drinking coffee regularly can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's, a new study has revealed.

Vettori urges Flynn to show his aggression as a batsman

March 22, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Wellington, Mar 22(ANI): Former Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori has welcomed Daniel Flynn's return to the Test side for the first time since December 2009, and has urged the Northern Districts' batsman to continue his spanking aggression against South Africa.

Vettori urges Flynn to show his aggression as a batsman

March 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Wellington, Mar 22(ANI): Former Kiwi captain Daniel Vettori has welcomed Daniel Flynn's return to the Test side for the first time since December 2009, and has urged the Northern Districts' batsman to continue his spanking aggression against South Africa.

Nicki Minaj signs multimillion-dollar deal with Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj is the new face of Pepsi and has reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar deal to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Nicki Minaj signed on as new face of Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj has reportedly signed a deal with Pepsi to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Nicki Minaj signed on as new face of Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj has reportedly signed a deal with Pepsi to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Gender-bending chemicals in mobile phones and toys may up obesity risk

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): Chemicals in mobile phones, toys and sunglasses may be fuelling the obesity epidemic, researchers have warned.

Nicki Minaj signs multimillion-dollar deal with Pepsi

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Mar 20, (ANI): Nicki Minaj is the new face of Pepsi and has reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar deal to front the campaign for its new drink 'Pop'.

Why moon did not always look like it does now

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Scientists have released two new videos, which takes viewers through the moon's evolutionary history, and reveals how it came to appear the way it does today.

Why moon did not always look like it does now

March 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Scientists have released two new videos, which takes viewers through the moon's evolutionary history, and reveals how it came to appear the way it does today.

Fans see one off Proteas Vs India Twenty20 match in Jo'burg seen as 'shameless profiteering'

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Mar.13 (ANI): A poll answered by some 6000 cricket fans worldwide has slammed the one-off Twenty20 international between South Africa and India as "shameless profiteering".

Fans see one off Proteas Vs India Twenty20 match in Jo'burg seen as 'shameless profiteering'

March 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Mar.13 (ANI): A poll answered by some 6000 cricket fans worldwide has slammed the one-off Twenty20 international between South Africa and India as "shameless profiteering".

Gillespie replaces Southee in Black Caps squad for Hamilton Test

March 12, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Wellington, Mar 12(ANI): Wellington fast bowler Mark Gillespie will replace Tim Southee in a 14-member New Zealand squad for the Hamilton Test against South Africa.

Tribal leaders declare eastern Libyan city of Benghazi 'a semi-autonomous' region

March 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.

Tribal leaders declare eastern Libyan city of Benghazi 'a semi-autonomous' region

March 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Tripoli, Mar 7(ANI): The eastern city of Benghazi in Libya has been declared a semi-autonomous region by tribal leaders backed by armed militia, in a move that could break up the country.

Kiwis announce team for first Test against Proteas, Nicol, Ellis new faces

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Canterbury opener Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis are the new faces in the New Zealand test team named to face South Africa in the first Test to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin from next Wednesday.

Kiwis announce team for first Test against Proteas, Nicol, Ellis new faces

March 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Canterbury opener Rob Nicol and all-rounder Andrew Ellis are the new faces in the New Zealand test team named to face South Africa in the first Test to be played at the University Oval in Dunedin from next Wednesday.

Coach John Wright admits he's losing patience with star bat Jesse Ryder

March 2, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.

Coach John Wright admits he's losing patience with star bat Jesse Ryder

March 2, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 2 (ANI): Black Caps coach John Wright has admitted that he is losing patience with star batsman Jesse Ryder over his repeated indiscretions.

South Africa establishes special team to deal with news reports on Mandela's health

February 28, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 28 (ANI): The South African government has decided to form a team comprising of local and foreign media, as well as government officials, to deal with future news reports on former president Nelson Mandela's health.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Mandela discharged from Johannesburg hospital

February 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Johannesburg (S. Africa), Feb.27 (ANI): Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital here, after undergoing treatment for an abdominal area problem.

Are Katie Price and ex beau Leandro Penna dating again?

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Katie Price has sparked rumours that she is back with her ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna after she was spotted with him for a late night on the tiles.

Are Katie Price and ex beau Leandro Penna dating again?

January 27, 2012 at 6:44 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Katie Price has sparked rumours that she is back with her ex-boyfriend Leandro Penna after she was spotted with him for a late night on the tiles.

Ashton Kutcher parties in Brazil while ex Demi Moore is hospitalized

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): While Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital on Monday night, Ashton Kutcher was spotted partying at a Bruno Mars concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Romney battles desperately to stabilise presidential campaign

January 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Tampa (Florida US), Jan.24 (ANI): Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney is reportedly fighting desperately to stabilise his US presidential campaign.

Romney battles desperately to stabilise presidential campaign

January 24, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Tampa (Florida US), Jan.24 (ANI): Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney is reportedly fighting desperately to stabilise his US presidential campaign.

Oz pair set record for unsupported Antarctic trek

January 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (ANI): Two Australians have become the first men to travel more than 1800 km through the Antarctic wilderness unassisted, in an expedition called 'Crossing the Ice'.

Oz pair set record for unsupported Antarctic trek

January 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (ANI): Two Australians have become the first men to travel more than 1800 km through the Antarctic wilderness unassisted, in an expedition called 'Crossing the Ice'.

Samsung 'not interested' in buying RIM

January 18, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has said it is not interested in taking over Research In Motion, refuting a tech blog report that fueled a nearly ten percent surge in the BlackBerry maker's shares.

Pakistan intends to trim down gap with top four Test teams

January 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Dubai, Jan 17(ANI): A good performance by Pakistan in the three-Test match series against England in Dubai could narrow their gap with the top four teams in the ICC Test championship table.

3000 Brits apply for jobs at South Pole

January 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM

London, Jan 11 (ANI): With a freeze on recruitment everywhere else, almost a record numbers of people in the UK are applying for just a handful of jobs in the South Pole, choosing sub-zero temperatures over the chill wind of recession at home.

Panesar gets into Christmas spirit by pulling sledge in fitness training

December 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

Sydney, Dec 18(ANI): England off-spinner Monty Panesar has got into the Christmas spirit by pulling a sledge as part of his fitness regime.

Christian could be next Test model off T20 production line

December 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Sydney, Dec.6 (ANI): New South Wales-born Dan Christian could be the third Australian cricketer in as many Tests and the fourth this year to receive the coveted baggy green after making a name for himself in the Twenty20 form of the game.

'South Africa going to be bigger challenge mentally,' says Jayawardene

November 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Cape Town, Nov 28(ANI): Sri Lanka had a disappointing outing against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, but the team needs to put the series behind and look ahead to South Africa, batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said.

Smith disappointed over ICC decision to delay Test Championship until 2017

November 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 17(ANI): South African captain Graeme Smith says that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has missed a golden opportunity to give Test cricket a much-needed boost by postponing the Test Championship to 2017.

World's poor to remain aloof from sanitation for another 200 years!

November 13, 2011 at 1:44 PM

London, Nov 13 (ANI): The poorest lot in the world will remain aloof from proper sanitation facilities for another 200 years on grounds of a failed global plan which aimed at reducing the worldwide sanitation crisis to half by 2015, a new study has revealed.

Lower cut points for defining obesity needed for migrant South Asians

November 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM

Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): A new study including an Indian origin scientist has called for recalculation of obesity limit among South Asians.

Pakistan 'not playing double game' with US: Haqqani

November 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM

Islamabad, Nov 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, has said that Islamabad is not playing a double game with Washington.

Lost cat walked 2000 miles to reach home

November 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

London, November 7 (ANI): A cat in Australia who went missing reportedly walked nearly 2000 miles to get back to her old home.

Nepali filmmaker Rauniyar hoping to raise cash to finance movie 'Highway'

November 4, 2011 at 5:09 PM

New York, Nov.4 (ANI): A Nepali filmmaker who wants to publicize highway rallies that cripple his South Asian homeland will host a fund-raiser in Queens today in a push to finance the movie.

Nepali filmmaker Rauniyar hoping to raise cash to finance movie 'Highway'

November 4, 2011 at 4:22 PM

New York, Nov.4 (ANI): A Nepali filmmaker who wants to publicize highway rallies that cripple his South Asian homeland will host a fund-raiser in Queens today in a push to finance the movie.

Axe's 'angels falling from heaven' advert offends Christian viewer in South Africa

October 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 30(ANI): Axe, a brand of men's grooming products, has taken corrective measures after imaginary angels it used in an advert offended a Christian viewer.

Dhoni, Trott share third spot in ICC ODI player rankings

October 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Dubai, Oct 27(ANI): Indian captain M.S. Dhoni and England batsman Jonathan Trott have jointly claimed the third spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) player rankings for batsmen.

Forgotten NSW speedster Hazlewood keen to fast-track national call-up

October 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Sydney, Oct.25 (ANI): Formerly known as Australia's teenage sensation, Josh Hazlewood is about to make his comeback - at the ripe old age of 20.

Current Antarctic ozone hole 9th largest on record

October 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): The Antarctic ozone hole, which yawns wide every Southern Hemisphere spring, reached its annual peak on Sept. 12, becoming the ninth largest ozone hole on record.

IBSA leaders express serious concern on WTO impasse

October 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Pretoria, Oct 19 (ANI): Leaders of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have expressed serious concern over the ongoing impasse in WTO negotiations.

Sydney brothels to face unsafe sex ban

October 9, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Canberra, Oct 9 (ANI): The Australian state of New South Wales is likely to ban unprotected sex in Sydney brothels, a move campaigners say is long overdue to protect community safetly.

Stagnating Oz cricket needs right management, coaching staff: Ex-player Berry

October 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Melbourne, Oct.9 (ANI): Former Australian and Victorian wicketkeeper Darren Berry has said that cricket in Australia is currently in a state of stagnation, and called on Cricket Australia to speed up the process of appointing the right management, selectors and coaching staff for the national squad.

Warner's time for higher honours has come, says NSW coach

October 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM

Sydney, Oct.9 (ANI): David Warner's scoring two consecutive tons in the ongoing Champions League in India has convinced New South Wales coach Anthony Stuart that the left-hander is on course for higher honours.

India abstains as Russia, China veto UN resolution condemning Syria for crackdown

October 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that threatened sanctions against Syria if the nation's bloody crackdown on protesters continues.

Taliban release eight NGO workers abducted near Quetta in July

October 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Wana (Pakistan), Oct 4(ANI): Eight aid workers belonging to a foreign non-governmental organisation (NGO) have been released by the Taliban in Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency.