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

US first lady, daughters tour Irish park

June 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Dublin, June 19 (IANS/EFE) US first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha Tuesday wrapped up their brief visit to Ireland with a private guided tour of Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Sania-Liezel enter Eastbourne quarters

June 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Eastbourne (England), June 18 (IANS) Indo-American pairing Sania Mirza and Liezel Huber defeated Croatian-British duo of Darija Jurak and Heather Watson to enter the quarterfinals of the women's doubles event at the Aegon International here Tuesday.

Cole, Ferdinand in 'tense' stand-off outside LA nightclub

June 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) defender Anton Ferdinand had reportedly come into a tense stand-off outside a nightclub in Los Angeles.

Obama,South Korean president discuss regional issues

June 18, 2013 at 4:36 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye have held discussion on regional issues over phone, the White House said Monday.

Paes celebrates birthday with win

June 17, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Eastbourne (Britain), June 17 (IANS) Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes celebrated his 40th birthday with a win in the men's doubles first round at the Aegon International here Monday.

India selectors retain Champions Trophy squad for Windies tour

June 17, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) India's cricket selectors Monday have retained the 15-member Champions Trophy squad for the tri-series in the West Indies starting June 28.

Turkish PM warns police crackdown on protesters

June 15, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Istanbul, June 15 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned of a police crackdown on protesters if they fail to evacuate Istanbul's Gezi Park by Sunday, reported Xinhua.

Now, app to help you quit smoking

June 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New York, June 15 (ANI): A new app has been created that could help smokers kick the bud.

'Being a father is the best job I've got', says Obama

June 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, June 14(ANI): President Obama has said that the best job that he has got is that of being a father.

Caribbean League matches stay at Sabina Park

June 12, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), June 12 (IANS/CMC) Matches scheduled for Jamaica's Sabina Park in the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will still be played there despite the collapse of a deal to install floodlights at the popular Caribbean venue in time for the tournament, organisers have announced.

Kin of missing Indo-Canadian in Australia double reward

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Sydney, June 10 (IANS) The family of an Indo-Canadian man, who went missing in a national park in Australia nearly a month ago, has doubled the reward money they had announced earlier for finding him.

US mom gives birth to two sets of identical twins within 2 minutes

June 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New York, June 9 (ANI): In what is being described as a rare and remarkable pregnancy, an Ohio woman has given birth to two sets of identical twins without any use of fertility drugs.

US mom gives birth to two sets of identical twins within 2 minutes

June 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New York, June 9 (ANI): In what is being described as a rare and remarkable pregnancy, an Ohio woman has given birth to two sets of identical twins without any use of fertility drugs.

Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar in slanging match

June 7, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) A slanging match erupted Friday between Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray over the status of the Mahalaxmi Race Course in south Mumbai.

Rolling Stones want to perform with Adele

June 4, 2013 at 3:05 PM

London, June 4 (IANS) Rock band Rolling Stones want to rope in singer Adele for their upcoming performance at Hyde Park here.

Himachal park may not get Unesco tag

June 3, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Shimla, June 3 (IANS) The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in Himachal Pradesh may not get the coveted tag of a World Heritage Natural Site with Unesco's advisory body, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), recommending a deferral.

Tainted cricketer Ankit Chavan weds Neha Sambari

June 2, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Disgraced Mumbai cricketer Ankit Chavan savoured moments of happiness as he tied the wedding knot with Neha Sambari in a quiet ceremony here Sunday afternoon.

Oz ironwoman 'hooks-up' with Man U's Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira

June 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Sydney, Jun. 2 (ANI): Australian IronWoman Candice Falzon has set the rumour mills churning about her relationship with Anderson Luis de Abreu Oliveira after she tweeted photographs of herself watching two matches of Manchester United last month.

Heat wave dries up natural waterholes at Jim Corbett national Park

June 1, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Ramnagar (Uttarakhand), June 1 (ANI): Scorching heat dried up natural waterholes in one of the biggest parks for tigers, the Jim Corbett national Park, forcing forest authorities to supply water to ponds and water bodies through tankers.

QPR's Cesar touts new Barca signing Neymar to 'rule football world'

June 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Jun 1 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) goalkeeper Julio Cesar has touted Barcelona's new 24 million-pound signing Neymar to rule the world of football.

FIFA to introduce new, tougher 'five-game ban' rules to crack down on racism

June 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM

London, Jun 1 (ANI): World football governing body FIFA is reportedly set to introduce a slew of new, tougher punishments as they bid to finally crack down on racism.

Wayne Rooney's top thinning again

May 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): Wayne Rooney, who underwent a hair transplant aged 25, seems to be having hair problems again.

UK photographer reveals private lives of strippers

May 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): London-based photographer Bronwen Park-Rhodes's new photo series exposes the lives of strippers on their off hours.

Shiv Sena foots Bal Thackeray funeral bills

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Thursday ended the controversy over its late chief Bal Thackeray's funeral expenses by handing over the billed amount to the municipal authorities concerned, an official said.

Angela Merkel tops Forbes 'Most Powerful Women' list for third successive year

May 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): German chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as the most powerful woman in the world for the third successive year by business magazine Forbes.

Daruvala wins British Karting opener

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Young racing driver Jehan Daruvala began his 2013 season in style winning the opening race of the KFJ British Karting Championship at Rowrah in Cumbria, England.

Colourful socks trending among fashion loving men

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New York, May 20 (ANI): Men are putting their best foot forward by kicking safe black socks to the curb in favor of bright colours and dashing prints.

US couple donates land to Argentine park

May 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Buenos Aires, May 18 (IANS/EFE) The Conservation Land Trust, a project of US philanthropists and environmental activists Douglas and Kris Tompkins, donated 15,000 hectares for the expansion of Perito Moreno National Park in southern Argentina.

Schools in California city evacuated after shooting threat

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) All schools in Monterey Park, a city beside Los Angeles, were evacuated Thursday morning after police received an anonymous phone call threatening a shooting in an unknown campus.

Odisha's white tiger safari to stay shut

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha's only white tiger safari will remain shut for visitors for more time as authorities are yet to decide the fate of a Royal Bengal tiger which walked into it from the wild last month.

Chinese players advance at World TT

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Paris, May 16 (IANS) China's table tennis team showed its dominance in the World Championships as all of their players advanced in the competition.

Japan's Fukuhara suffers Round 1 loss at TT Worlds

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Paris, May 15 (IANS) Japan's Ai Fukuhara was upset 2-4 by little-known Park Seonghye of South Korea in the first round of the World Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

Money dispute leads to killing spree in Goa

May 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Panaji, May 15 (IANS) First he killed a man with whom he had a tiff. Then he strangulated the wife when she came asking for her husband the next day. When their two children saw their mother dying and started crying, Osban Fernandes tried to kill them too.

Boston suspect gets support on social media

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Professions of love and support for 19-year-old Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are popping up on social media websites by the thousands, driven in part by scores of US schoolgirls who insist the "brown-eyed, baby-faced teen" has been framed.

Jagdish Mali cremated

May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Eminent photo-journalist Jagdish Mali, father of actress Antara Mali, died here Monday morning. He was in his 60s.

Refs feared Man U boss Fergie: Redknapp

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

FA Cup champions Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

Deal cracked for lights at Sabina Park

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kingston, May 11 (IANS/CMC) An agreement has been reached between two companies in Jamaica to install floodlights at Sabina Park, one of Caribbean cricket's favourite venues.

Everton man Moyes says Man U offer 'one he couldn't refuse'

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes has said that he could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United boss although he added that he was planning to stay at Everton next season.

Sex scandal leads to sacking of S. Korean president's spokesman

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye has fired her spokesman over a sexual assault that allegedly took place during her official visit to the US, the presidential office said Friday.

Wallace and Gromit revealed as new faces of UK's 4m pounds tourism campaign

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Animated characters, Wallace and Gromit, are all set to feature in a 4-million-pound campaign to boost the UK's tourism.

S.Korean president's US trip 'prelude to war': Pyongyang

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korean President Park Geun-hye's recent visit to the United States is a "prelude to war", North Korea has said.

3-E strategy that brands use to maintain customer loyalty revealed

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there is seemingly nothing they would not do-from paying more for it to defending it against detractors.

'Jurassic Park 4' production put on hold

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The production of the latest sequel of sci-fi movie "Jurassic Park" has been reportedly put on hold to give director Colin Trevorrow more time to prepare for the shoot.

Universal postpones release of 'Jurassic Park 4'

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The anticipated June 2014 release of the fourth instalment of 'Jurassic Park,' has been put on hold.

Barack Obama 'learns Gangnam Style' from daughters

May 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who appeared at a joint press conference with South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, on Tuesday, said that her country's culture is spreading around the world.

Former Manchester United players to play friendly match against Myanmar

May 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Yangon, May 6 (IANS) Former Manchester United players will play a friendly match against a Myanmar team in a charity event at Thuwunna stadium in Yangon next month.

Ranbir Kapoor detained at Mumbai airport, let off

May 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Bollywood heart-throb Ranbir Kapoor was detained briefly at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for not declaring the luxury goods he was carying, an official said here Saturday.

Redknapp facing pay cut next season following QPR's relegation

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp will have to take a pay cut from next season following the club's relegation after last week's 0-0 draw at Reading.

Amy Childs shares secrets of fabulous figure

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

London, April 28 (ANI): Amy Childs has revealed the secrets behind her fabulous figure - running, lunges and Jelly Babies.

US, South Korea extend nuclear agreement for two years, defer decision on reprocessing fuel

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have extended their current civilian nuclear agreement by two years.

Strangest deliveries by DHL revealed

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 23 (ANI): For world's leading express mail service DHL, transporting anything from lions to livers to specially prepared food and lifesaving medicines is becoming increasingly common.

Tourism boss threatens to sue forecasters if they inaccurately predict bad weather

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Owner of a tourist attraction is threatening to sue weather forecasters over "gloom and doom" reports, which he said is ruining his business.

Ambedkar's 122nd birthday celebrated in Maharashtra

April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Thousands of followers of Dr B.R. Ambedkar paid their respects to the architect of the Indian constitution on his 122nd birth anniversary here Sunday.

J-K wildlife authorities conduct census to protect endangered Hangul deer

April 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir wildlife authorities have conducted a census on the rare red deer, Hangul found at Dachigam National Park in Srinagar, with the aim to protect and preserve the endangered animal.

Fergie, Wenger, Redknapp teams up to blast Hodgson over 'PL clubs-desert rats' comment

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): Premier League clubs bosses Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp had hit back at England manager Roy Hodgson over his 'desert rats' comment, saying that clubs will always come first over international call-ups.

'US-hater' Kim Jong-un played 'all-American hero' in school production of Grease

April 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): US-hating dictator Kim Jong-un once played an all-American hero in a school play, it has emerged.

Suzaku 'post-mortem' gives insight into Kepler's supernova

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): An analysis of X-ray observations from the Japan-led Suzaku satellite has concluded that an exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater fraction of heavy elements than the sun.

`Evil Dead` remake tops weekend box office with $26m earnings

April 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The demonic horror remake 'Evil Dead' has debuted at No. 1 position at the box office with 26 million dollars, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

'Bollywood live' opera auditions start in UK

April 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Auditions have started for 'Bollywood Live,' a BBC production adapted from the opera Carmen by Bizet, in Bradford.

Katie Price 'eyeing up 4million-pound nine bedroom mansion'

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

London, April 6 (ANI): Katie Price is said to be keen to move into a lavish 4million-pound home with new hubby Kieran Hayler.

Rolling Stones gig sold out in 3 mins despite cheapest ticket selling for 95 pounds

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Fans snapped up all the 65,000 tickets for the Rolling Stones' gig in London's Hyde Park, this summer, in just three minutes - even though the cheapest were priced at 95 pounds.

I was too pricey for England top job: Harry Redknapp

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has claimed Roy Hodgson only got the England job because the Football Association could not afford him.

Rolling Stones' 300 pounds tickets for Hyde Park gig sparks outrage among fans

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Rolling Stones fans reacted angrily after prime standing tickets for the band's Hyde Park gig in London this summer went on sale for more than 300 pounds.

Rolling Stones at Hyde Park again

April 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) The Rolling Stones are set to perform in Hyde Park on July 6 after 44 years.

The Rolling Stones returns to Hyde's Park

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) English rock band The Rolling Stones has announced a show in the Hyde Park here after 44 years. They will perform July 6.

`Little likelihood of hostilities on Korean peninsula'

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Even as the situation on the Korea Peninsula remained tense over heightened rhetoric and military preparedness on both sides, the Indian embassy sought to allay fears among the 8,000 strong community here by saying it saw little likelihood of a breakout of any imminent or active hostilities.

Seoul vows strong response to North Korean provocation

April 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye Monday instructed the military to strongly respond to North Korean provocation.

London Olympic park opened to public

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) The Olympic Park in London opened to the public this weekend for the first time since the 2012 Games.

Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays

March 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Construction firms that are behind schedule in delivering Sochi Olympic facilities will have to pay $65,000 per day in fines, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak announced.

Maharshtra wants to fast track Shivaji memorial proposal

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Hoping to fast track the proposed showpiece Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea, the Maharashtra government indicated Thursday it will discuss the issue of clearances with the centre next week.

'Sky Fall' takes 3 gongs at Jameson Empire Awards

March 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): The latest James Bond film 'Sky Fall' has won 3 awards at Jameson Empire Awards 2013 after missing out at Oscar and Bafta.

'G.I. Joe Retaliation' to hit Indian screens first

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Hollywood director Jon M. Chu's most-awaited film "G.I. Joe Retaliation" is set to release here March 27, which also happens to be Holi, ahead of its international release.

No printouts for Kolkatans ahead of Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Some citizens of Kolkata Saturday resolved to limit the use of paper and increase the use of recycled paper as a prelude to the observance of Earth Hour, the global initiative to save energy and reduce global warming.

Redknapp says Rooney is England's only 'world-class' striker

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has said Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is England's only true world-class striker at the moment.

Trott overtakes Manjrekar's record

March 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Auckland, March 23 (IANS) England's Jonathan Trott Saturday surpassed Indian batsman Vijay Manjrekar in scoring the most number of runs in Test matches without hitting a six.

Fossil of spiky dinosaur ankylosaur wins 'Dino Idol' contest

March 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A spiky dinosaur won the most votes in a Canadian "Dino Idol" contest that asked visitors to one museum to select which fossil among five specimens they wanted to see unwrapped from its protective packet.

North Brazil landscape at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

March 20, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Sao Paulo, March 20 (IANS/EFE) Recreated with palm fibers and paper cuttings, the landscape of northern Brazil plays a leading role at the 35th Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Lucknow man to sculpt Thackeray statues

March 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) The late Bala Saheb Thackeray may have been a bitter critic of north Indians, but the Shiv Sena has hired a north Indian sculptor to make bulk life size statues of the veteran politician.

Hamilton pleased with fifth place in F1 season-opener

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Melbourne, March 18 (IANS/CMC) Lewis Hamilton was happy with his fifth-place finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, in what was his first Formula1 outing with new team Mercedes.

Force India off to best ever start

March 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) Sahara Force India got off to their best ever start to a Formula-1 season Sunday when comeback man Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in an exciting Australian Grand Prix here at Albert Park.

Australian GP: Force India off to best ever start

March 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) Sahara Force India got off to their best ever start to a Formula1 season Sunday when comeback man Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in an exciting Australian Grand Prix here at Albert Park.

Psy bids 'Gangnam Style' goodbye

March 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 17 (ANI): South Korean rapper Psy bid goodbye to 'Gangnam Style' in front of over 25,000 partygoers at Future Music Festival Asia at the Sepang International Circuit.

Vettel storms to pole in Australia

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position as the Red Bulls locked out the front row in the first Grand Prix of the 2013 season at Albert Park here in Australia Sunday.

Director Colin Trevorrow to helm 'Jurassic Park 4'

March 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): The long awaited 'Jurassic Park 4' will be directed by director Colin Trevorrow, Universal Pictures has revealed.

Simon Cowell can hardly cook, says brother

March 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) "The X Factor" boss Simon Cowell does not know how to cook good food for himself at all, says his brother Tony.

US mom sues McDonald's after tot eats used condom from its playground

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New York, Mar. 15 (ANI): A Chicago toddler's mother has sued McDonald's after her son ate a used condom that he allegedly found in the chain's play area and got hospitalised.

Force India's di Resta wants maiden podium

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) British Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta is aiming for his maiden podium finish in the 2013 season which kicks off this weekend here at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Home victory would be sensational: Webber

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Australian Formula 1 driver Mark Webber thinks that winning his home Grand Prix Sunday would be sensational.

North Korea dismisses 'venomous swish' of South Korea's female president's skirt

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 14 (ANI): North Korea's first public, senior-level mention of South Korea's first female president ended up being a sexist after it complained about the 'venomous swish' of her skirt.

Painkillers damaging kidneys in youngsters, says expert

March 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Painkillers and stress-reducing medicines are the primary reason for kidney ailments in youngsters, said a leading urologist here on the eve of World Kidney Day Wednesday.

Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg to produce 'Kashmir film'

March 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, Mar. 13 (ANI): Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg will be co-producing a film set in the politically volatile region of Kashmir.

De Villiers excited with Proteas young guns after thrashing Pak in Bloemfontein ODI

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers lauded his young players after they convincingly thrashed Pakistan in the first one-day at Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein by 125 runs.

Next weekend crucial for Ferrari: Massa

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 10 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa says the next week will reveal if the Italian team's remodelled Formula 1 car will deliver success in 2013.

Raj Thackeray not to ally with cousin Uddhav

March 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Saturday said that his party would come to power in the state without allying with anyone - an indication that he would not tieup with his cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, Friday visited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at the latter's Shivaji Park residence, an official said.

Oz 'dancing hurdler' Michelle Jenneke starts mechatronic engineering studies

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): Australian hurdler and YouTube sensation Michelle Jenneke is reinventing herself into a mechatronic engineering student at Sydney University.

Kirsten wants Proteas to stay focused during important ODI period

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 8 (ANI): South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park in Bloemfontein on Sunday, which marks the start of an important period of play for the Proteas' fifty-over squad.

Two poachers gunned down in Assam

March 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Two poachers were gunned down during a joint operation by forest officials and elite commandos of the Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) inside the Kaziranga National Park early Wednesday, an official said.