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

'Retiring' Kirsten hopes to 'go out with a bang' with Proteas' Champions Trophy win

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 23 (ANI): Outgoing South African coach Gary Kirsten has said that he wants to leave his post with a 'bang' by winning the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

14 closely related crocodiles existed around 5mn years ago

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): An international team of scientists have revealed that a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least seven of them occupied the same area at the same time about five million years ago.

14 closely related crocodiles existed around 5mn years ago

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): An international team of scientists have revealed that a total of 14 different crocodile species existed and at least seven of them occupied the same area at the same time about five million years ago.

Petersen replaces Smith in Proteas squad

May 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS) Alviro Petersen replaced South Africa skipper Graeme Smith in South Africa's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom June 6-23.

Smith may miss Champion Trophy due to scheduled ankle surgery

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Johannesburg, May 9 (ANI): South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has put a damper on his team's hopes for the ICC Champions Trophy following his leaving county side Surrey to return to South Africa for surgery on a chronic ankle problem which has put in doubt his participation in the eight-nation tournament.

Optimist Hafeez not disturbed over prolonged loss of form

May 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Vice captain of Pakistan national cricket team Mohammed Hafeez is not worried that his poor batting form has not served the team too well in the recent past, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Proteas coach Kirsten says continuity, flair 'key factors' for Champions Trophy squad selection

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Johannesburg, May 3 (ANI): South African coach Gary Kirsten has said that continuity and flair were the key considerations which the selectors kept in mind while deciding the 15-man ODI squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales, starting on June 6.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 in Seoul this week

April 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it will roll out its new flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4 in Seoul this Friday for the first time across the globe.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 in Seoul this week

April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it will roll out its new flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4 in Seoul this Friday for the first time across the globe.

Samsung to launch Galaxy S4 first in Seoul

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) Samsung Electronics Thursday said it will roll out its new flagship smartphone model Galaxy S4 in Seoul this Friday for the first time across the globe.

Upcoming Pak quick Adil says Akram's presence in training camp 'an inspiration'

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Karachi, Apr 24 (ANI): Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has expressed his happiness at getting an opportunity to participate in the ongoing training camp under pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that Akram's presence is an inspiration to him and the other participants of the camp.

Nelson Mandela's inspirational quotes take over Times Square billboards

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): A video installation of speeches by Nelson Mandela's, the former South African leader, is taking over many electronic billboards in New York's Times Square.

South African police's mobile phones confiscated over Pistorius pic clickings

April 17, 2013 at 9:48 AM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): The South African police force have been forced to surrender 49 mobile phones with which they apparently clicked pictures of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius after his arrest on suspicion of murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, according to the country's Ministry of Police.

Slain Indian armymen in South Sudan were outnumbered

April 12, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Juba, April 12 (IANS) The killers in the tragic ambush of UN peacekeepers in South Sudan that claimed the lives of five Indian Army personnel Tuesday not only outnumbered their target six times over but were also armed with sophisticated weapons, eyewitnesses said.

Paraguay's steam locomotives a magnet for tourists

April 2, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Asuncion (Paraguay), April 2 (IANS/EFE) Paraguay's old steam locomotives and workshops, relics of what was a state-of-the-art company at the end of the 19th century, are now a draw for tourists in a country that lacks rail service.

De Villiers says 'settling comfortably' as Proteas ODI captain

March 21, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 21 (ANI): AB de Villiers has claimed he is settling comfortably in his role as South Africa's one-day captain after coming through one of his toughest matches in charge against Pakistan in Johannesburg.

US encouraging India, Pak to engage in dialogue to improve bilateral ties

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 17 (ANI): The US State Department has said that Washington has been encouraging India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue on improving bilateral ties.

Samsung Electronics appoints new chief executives

March 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Seoul, March 15 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics, South Korea's tech behemoth, appointed on Friday new chief executive officers ( CEO) in a bid to enhance independent management of set and component businesses.

Samsung Electronics appoints new CEOs

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Seoul, March 15 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, South Korea's tech behemoth, Friday appointed new chief executive officers.

Oscar's plight having adverse fallout on fellow athletes

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Johannesburg, Mar. 11 (ANI): Murder accused South African sprint runner Oscar Pistorius's present situation is reportedly having an adverse effect on his fellow athletes.

Mandela in hospital for check-up

March 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, March 10 (IANS) Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela spent Saturday night at a hospital in Pretoria after being admitted for what was said to be a scheduled check-up, media reports said Sunday.

'Out of favour' Sami eyeing Pak comeback

March 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Pakistan's current fastest bowler Mohammad Sami, who was ignored for the South Africa tour, has claimed he would keep working hard in domestic cricket to regain his place in the national side.

Ashraf says PCB still has faith in 'beleaguered' Whatmore

March 5, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Islamabad, Mar 5 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has claimed they still have faith in under-pressure national team coach Dav Whatmore after various former players demanded his sacking following humiliating Test series whitewash against South Africa.

Eight South African cops held for dragging man to death

March 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM

London, Mar 1 (IANS) Eight police officers in South Africa have been arrested over the death of a Mozambican man who was apparently dragged behind a police vehicle, BBC reported Friday.

Penis size does matter to female golden moles

February 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, February 21 (ANI): Female Hottentot golden moles use the size of male golden moles' penises to gauge the attractiveness of their mate, scientists have discovered.

Brit-Aussie adventurers successfully renact epic 1916 Shackleton Journey across Southern Ocean

February 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Sydney, Feb. 11 (ANI): A team of British-Australian explorers has successfully recreated Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary 1916 voyage across the Southern Ocean.

China to conduct daily sea patrols to protect fishermen

February 7, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Beijing, Feb 7 (IANS) China will conduct daily patrols in the South China Sea in 2014 to better safeguard the "legitimate interests" of domestic fishermen, the government said Thursday.

Russia starts Sochi 2014 countdown clocks

February 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia Thursday kicked off celebrations marking one year until the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics by setting off special countdown clocks all over the country.

Proteas top guns relishing life at summit of Test cricket

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 6(ANI): South African cricketers are enjoying looking down from their number one spot in the Test rankings with several of them also placed well at the top in the individual positions.

Whatmore hails South Africa's 'incredible' pace attack for Pak decimation

February 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Johannesburg, Feb. 3 (ANI): Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore has hailed an "incredible" performance by South Africa's pace attack after his team were bundled out for a record low of 49 on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers.

Chinese hackers attacked NYT for last 4 months 'to get reporters' passwords'

January 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

New York, Jan 31 (ANI): The New York Times has revealed that over the last four months, it has been repeatedly attacked by Chinese hackers, trying to infiltrate its computer systems and get passwords for its reporters and other employees.

Smith still Proteas' true leader in one-day cricket

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 27(ANI): Graeme Smith is still the best leader in South Africa's one-day squad despite not being the official captain of the team, according to senior cricket writer, Rob Houwing.

McCullum says 'ninth-placed' Kiwis' ODI series win over Proteas 'among best ever'

January 24, 2013 at 1:28 PM

Sydney, Jan 24(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendan McCullum has claimed his ninth-placed one-day team's series win over a top South African team at their home is among their finest limited-overs series win.

De Villiers receives two-match ban

January 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Dubai, Jan 20 (IANS) South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his players have been fined 100-per-cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first one-dayer in Paarl Saturday.

De Villiers suspended for two ODIs for slow over-rate in Paarl

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Dubai, Jan.20 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his players have been fined 100 per-cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI in Paarl on Saturday.

Tom Cruise turns down Psy's Gangnam Style challenge

January 11, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Karachi, Jan. 11 (ANI): Tom Cruise, who was in Seoul to promote his new film 'Jack Reacher,' declined a chance to try out his "Gangnam Style" dance skills on Thursday.

Samsung unveils 'paper-thin, bendable, unbreakable' phone prototype

January 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker has unveiled its first phone using a flexible display.

Adventurers to recreate epic 1916 Shackleton Journey to Antarctica

January 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM

London, Jan 2 (ANI): An adventurer is set to leave Argentina with a crew of five Australian and British explorers to recreate one of the most dangerous and historic boat voyage.

Pak welcomes 'steadfast friend' John Kerry's nomination as US Secretary of State

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (ANI): Pakistan has welcomed the nomination of Senator John F Kerry as the next US Secretary of State.

Matthew Wade admits to 'inconsistent glovework'

December 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Sydney, Dec. 20 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has admitted being inconsistent with his glovework in this summer's Tests, and is hoping some sessions with legendary keeper Adam Gilcrhis will help overcome his flaws.

My marriage is going strong: Miranda Kerr

December 20, 2012 at 1:17 AM

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Supermodel Miranda Kerr is adamant that her marriage to actor Orlando Bloom is still going strong despite rumours suggesting they have separated.

US writer embarking on 7-year journey to track path of migrating ancestors

December 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is preparing for a seven-year trek across the globe to retrace the steps taken by early man tens of thousands of years ago.

Siddle, Haddin rated 'best players' by peers in Oz cricketers' survey

December 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Sydney, Dec. 9 (ANI): Australian players Peter Siddle and Brad Haddin have been rated as the 'best players' by their peers in a new survey by the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Alicia Keys honours Oprah Winfrey

December 8, 2012 at 3:16 AM

London, Dec 8 (IANS) Singer Alicia Keys paid tributes to chat show queen Oprah Winfrey for her philanthropic efforts.

Anaconda vomiting cow video goes viral on YouTube

December 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New York, Nov 28 (ANI): A video posted on YouTube this month purportedly shows an anaconda throwing up an entire cow over the course of a minute-and-a-half.

Chelsea sign Brazilian defender Wallace

December 5, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 5 (IANS) Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the signing of highly rated right-back Wallace from Brazilian club Fluminense.

Pak has designated US 'enemy' by terming Taliban leader Mullah Nazir 'friendly': Editorial

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 3 (ANI): An editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that by designating Taliban leader Mullah Nazir as 'friendly', Pakistan has indirectly designated the Americans as an enemy of the country.

Samsung leapfrogs Apple to become top mobile phone maker in US: Report

December 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has extended its lead as the top mobile phone maker in the US market and Apple moved into second place, according to a report.

Oz adventurer set to recreate Shackleton historic Southern Ocean journey

December 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Sydney, Dec. 2 (ANI): An Australian adventurer has said that climate change will throw up a whole new set of challenges when he recreates Sir Ernest Shackleton's historic Southern Ocean crossing.

US drone strike kills senior Al-Qaeda leader in S Waziristan

December 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 2 (ANI): Three persons, including a senior Al-Qaeda leader were killed in a drone strike in South Waziristan.

Bhullar hopes to cash in at Thailand

November 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Chonburi (Thailand), Nov 30 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, who hit the million-dollar mark in career earnings on the Asian Tour this year, hopes to ignite a late charge for the prestigious Order of Merit crown by winning the Thailand Golf Championship next week.

Samsung rolls out Galaxy Camera

November 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Seoul, Nov 29 (IANS) South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Thursday rolled out Galaxy Camera based on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, enabling users to upload pictures directly through the high?speed fourth?generation (4G) network.

Samsung Galaxy Note II hits 5mln mark in 2 months

November 27, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has announced that it has sold over five million Galaxy Note II devices worldwide, just two months after the product was launched.

Victoria house hunting in London

November 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

London, Nov 25 (IANS) Singer?turned?fashion designer Victoria Beckham is reportedly planning to have a permanent residence here.

Former PCB chief Ijaz Butt says Lorgat 'right man' to assist PPL

November 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Karachi, Nov. 19 (ANI): Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt, who once considered Haroon Lorgat as the 'enemy of Pakistan's cricket', has declared him 'the right man' to help with the organising of the Pakistan Premier League (PPL).

Brown spends more time with Rihanna

November 5, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 5 (IANS) Singer Chris Brown is reportedly spending a lot of time with girlfriend Rihanna before leaving for singing tour.

Samsung Galaxy Note II sells 3 mln units in one month

November 3, 2012 at 3:43 PM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has announced that it has sold over three million units of its Galaxy Note II smartphones in a little over a month after its launch.

Dean Jones' mantra on how to topple Proteas 'super six'

November 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Sydney, Nov. 3 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has warned that if the Australian bowlers do not plan well or execute, they will be smashed to all parts in the next week's Test against South Africa at the Gabba.

Desperate Terrorist of Manipur arrested in Delhi

November 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Special Cell, Delhi Police has arrested one Ningthoujam Romen Singh Kumbi Thingel Leikai, District Bishnupur, Manipur who is Commander-in-Chief/ Financial Secretary of the KCP (MC), a faction of banned terrorist organization Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)

Pakistan Premier League likely to clash with Indian Premier League next year

October 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Karachi, Oct. 30 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a tentative schedule of the inaugural event of the Pakistan Premier League (PPL), which is likely to clash with the Indian version of the Twenty20 competition.

Security forces step up vigil to curb militant activities in Manipur

October 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Imphal, Oct. 29 (ANI): Security forces have stepped vigil across the state of Manipur to curb the spread of militant activity.

Smith insists Proteas won't go 'headhunting' during Oz Test series

October 29, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Sydney, Oct 29(ANI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith has said they won't be targeting individuals during their Test series against Australia, and added, that each Oz player will provide a quality test for his team.

Asian filmmakers must focus on local market: South Korean filmmaker

October 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Asian filmmakers must first cater to local markets rather than thinking of audiences abroad, advises renowned South Korean filmmaker and scriptwriter Im Sang-Soo.

Militant arrested with arms and explosives in Manipur

October 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Bishnupur (Manipur), Oct 20 (ANI): The Police along with security forces have arrested a wanted militant and recovered arms and explosives in Bishnupur district of Manipur.

Jamil Ahmad, Jerry Pinto, Amitav Ghosh on South Asian lit prize list

October 16, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A total of 16 South Asian fiction writers including Jamil Ahmad, Jerry Pinto, Amitav Ghosh and Musharraf Ali Farooqi are in the race for the prestigious DSC Prize for South Asian literature reflecting the diversity and social complexities that set Asian narratives apart from the rest of the world.

Winfrey's tryst with motherhood

October 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Cape Town, Oct 16 (IANS) Chat show queen Oprah Winfrey, who doesn't have children, says the first graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls gave her an opportunity to play a mom.

Nepal stages South Asia's first tournament for gay athletes

October 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, Oct 13(ANI): A gay rights group in Nepal is hosting South Asia's first ever tournament for gay athletes in capital Kathmandu, with more than 300 gay, bisexual and transgender athletes from 30 countries registering to compete in the three-day event.

Pak women's cricket team hated India's 100 pc record against them, admits captain Sana

October 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Karachi, Oct. 2 (ANI): The Pakistan women's cricket team, which won against India in the World Twenty20, has admitted to have been "desperate" to break India's 100 percent record against them.

Christian body warns against passing global law on blasphemy

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Geneva, Sept. 18 (ANI): After an anti-Islam film released in YouTube prompted Muslim leaders in many countries to call for a global law against blasphemy, a major Christian group warned that such a law in Pakistan was used to persecute other religions.

Proteas eves record historic double series win over Bangladesh

September 15, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 15(ANI): The South African women's cricket team created history by ecoming the first team to win a double series in the sub-continent after beating Bangladesh by 16 runs to claim the Twenty20 series 2-1 in Mirpur on Friday.

Qatar Airways signs pact with Wipro for IT solutions

September 12, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Doha/New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Qatar Airways Wednesday said it has inked a long-term partnership with leading Indian IT company Wipro to develop new technological solutions.

England relieved after Trott's hand scan rules out fracture

September 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 4(ANI): England breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed through scans that batsman Jonathan Trott hadn't suffered a fracture in his hand during Sunday's one-day victory over South Africa.

De Villiers unhappy with persistent Proteas middle-order collapses

September 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, Sep 3 (ANI): South Africa's captain AB de Villiers has criticised his middle-order after they failed to score enough runs for the second match in a row against England.

Pakistan fighting America, not Taliban: Editorial

September 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 2 (ANI): Pakistan is acting more effectively against the Americans than against the Taliban, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said.

Smith hails Andrew Strauss as a great captain

August 31, 2012 at 9:45 PM

London, Aug 31 (ANI): Paying tribute to Andrew Strauss, South Africa's Test skipper Graeme Smith has termed his former England counterpart as a great captain.

Bishnupur women lead the way in self-dependency

August 30, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Wangoo, Bishnupur (Manipur), Aug 30 (ANI): Setting an exemplary precedent of grit to achieve self-sufficiency, women here have turned entrepreneurs and become financially independent.

Nude mural in US to be covered up after community outrage

August 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

New York, August 30 (ANI): A new mural, which was recently revealed on a South Atlanta public wall, will be stripped off the artwork next week after locals complained about its content - a woman in various states of undress.

South Africa dedicates series win over England to Boucher

August 21, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Cape Town, Aug 21 (ANI): South Africa has dedicated their series win over England to former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, whose career was cut short on the tour due to a freak eye injury.

Smith says 'Proteas leaking KP's texts' claim by Atherton is 'biggest load of rubbish'

August 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 16(ANI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith has criticised former England skipper Michael Atherton for claiming that the Proteas deliberately leaked Kevin Pietersen's provocative text messages, and described it as 'the biggest load of rubbish' he has ever heard.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 10.1 amidst ongoing patent trial with Apple

August 16, 2012 at 10:20 AM

London, Aug 16 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has launched a new tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1, even s it battles a 2.5 billion dollar patent trial against tech giant Apple.

BBC received record-breaking live stream requests during London Olympics

August 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

London, Aug 14(ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has revealed that the London Olympics drew a larger web audience in one day than the whole of the 2010 football World Cup, smashing every previous online records in the process.

Rogge lauds athletes, says Olympics happy and glorious

August 13, 2012 at 10:49 AM

London, Aug 13 (IANS) Olympic Games are over for the thousands of athletes who had shed tears and sweat to get to London. It's time for them to party.

Olympic athletics: Tintu Luka fails to qualify for 800m final

August 10, 2012 at 12:49 AM

London, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian runner Tintu Luka failed to qualify for the 800m final after she finished sixth in the second semi-final in the women's event at the 2012 London Games here Thursday.

CNN mistakenly airs 'Punjab map' for Nikki Haley

August 7, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): US broadcaster CNN erroneously aired a map of India's Punjab province after mentioning that South Carolina's Indian-origin Governor Nikki Haley had been confirmed to speak at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida (USA).

Injury woes plague South Africa in second Test against England

August 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Leeds, Aug 6 (ANI): The Proteas suffered injuries to key players, Alviro Petersen, Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis, during the current Test match against England at Headingley.

'Well settled' Smith realistic of Proteas' chances ahead of crucial Headingley Test

August 2, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Johannesburg, Aug. 2(ANI): After being present in South Africa to witness the birth of his daughter, Proteas captain Graeme Smith is now in Test playing mode, and realistic about his team's chances against England in the Headingley Test.

Apple 'bet company' with iPhone launch

August 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM

London, Aug 2 (ANI): In the 2.5 billion dollar patent trial between tech giants Apple and Samsung, a U.S. court has heard that the former was "literally betting the company" when it introduced the iPhone.

Bengal faces eight hours of blackout (Third Lead)

July 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) Lakhs of people across West Bengal had a harrowing time Tuesday as the state witnessed a total blackout triggered by the Eastern Grid's sudden collapse. The outage also left thousands of train passengers stranded.

8.7 million South Korean mobile subscribers' personal data hacked

July 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Seoul, July 30 (ANI): Personal data of nearly 8.7 million customers of South Korea's second-biggest mobile operator has been hacked, according to a report.

Olympics: India's archers primed for glory (Preview)

July 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM

London, July 26 (IANS) Indian archers are primed for their first ever Olympic medal in London where they begin their challenge on the morning of the opening ceremony here Friday.

Samsung disables Galaxy S3's Google 'local search function' following patent dispute with Apple

July 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM

London, July 26 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has disabled an advanced search function in its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple.

Kallis rises to second in Reliance ICC Test batting rankings, reclaims top all-rounder's position

July 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Dubai, July 25 (ANI): Jacques Kallis leads the charge of South Africa's batsmen up the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after his side's stunning innings and 12-run victory in the first Test match at The Oval against England that concluded on July 23.

CSA congratulates South African team for victory at Oval

July 24, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Johannesburg, July 24 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated the Proteas on their brilliant innings and 12 runs victory over England in the first Test match the Oval in London.

Johnny Depp 'trying to win back ex Vanessa Paradis'

July 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM

London, July 23 (ANI): Johnny Depp, who split with his partner of 14 years, Vanessa Paradis, has now flown to the South of France to try to patch up their relationship.

Aussies get threatening SMS

July 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Sydney, July 23 (IANS) People in Australia's New South Wales state are getting a mobile phone text message that warns them they will be killed unless they send $5,000 to an email address.

CSA salutes Amla for making South Africa's highest ever Test score

July 23, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Johannesburg, July 23 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has saluted batsman Hashim Amla for his dual achievement of making South Africa's highest ever Test score and of becoming the first to make a triple century at this level.

Johnny Depp flies to France to make up with ex Vanessa Paradis

July 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

London, July 22 (ANI): Johnny Depp has flown to the South of France to try and patch up with his former partner Vanessa Paradis.

Strauss says will stop 'captain slayer' Smith from winning

July 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM

London, July 19 (ANI): England skipper Andrew Strauss has asked his teammates to prove their No.1 status, adding that 'captain slayer' Graeme Smith will not get his hat-trick of scalps this summer.

Smith warns of Proteas desire to take England's No.1 Test ranking

July 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM

London, July 19 (ANI): South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has warned England that his team is determined to take the hosts' No 1 Test ranking away from them.

Smith says ODI retirement will leave 'a big hole in Pietersen's life'

July 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM

London, July 17 (ANI): South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes England batsman Kevin Pietersen's retirement from international limited-overs cricket will leave "a big hole in his life".