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

'Confident' Tredwell backs England to win 'major' Champions Trophy

June 18, 2013 at 9:56 AM

London, June 18 (ANI): England off-spinner James Tredwell has said that he is confident that England can win the ICC Champions Trophy tournament this year, which is the country's first 50-over tournament, nearly 40 years after the first one was staged here.

South African city's police plead guilty to escorting guests at Gupta wedding

June 4, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Johannesburg, June 4 (ANI): Eight of the 11 police officers in South African city of Tshwane have been pleaded guilty to providing unofficial security to the wedding guests of a well-connected Indian-family in Johannesburg.

Business confidence in South Korea improves

May 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Seoul, May 30 (IANS) Business confidence among South Korean manufacturers improved last month due to a steady growth in exports, which account for around half of the economy, central bank data showed Thursday.

Sweden's Tetra Pak opens Rs.700 crore plant in India

May 28, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Pune, May 28 (IANS) The world's largest food processing and packaging solutions firm, Tetra Pak, Tuesday opened a Rs.700 crore ($127.27 million) production facility in India, aiming to capitalise on the modernising retail business in Asia's third largest economy as it liberalises overseas investment norms.

South Korea's consumer confidence rebounds

May 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Seoul, May 27 (IANS) Confidence among South Korean consumers rebounded following the government's extra budget and the central bank's rate cut, central bank data showed Monday.

Team sport can help kids get better grades

May 26, 2013 at 8:30 PM

London, May 26 (IANS) A new research has suggested that team sport is perhaps the only extracurricular activity for making a significant difference to academic grades achieved by students.

James Bond's 'Thunderball' wristwatch turns up at car boot sale

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): James Bond's geiger-counter wristwatch from hit 1965 film 'Thunderball' was found at a car boot sale.

Guptas misused diplomatic contacts to land illegally at S.Africa military base

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Johannesburg, May 20 (ANI): South Africa's Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has claimed that the well-connected and wealthy Gupta family misused their diplomatic contacts to land their plane illegally at the country's strategic and sensitive Waterkloof Air Force Base last month.

Indian envoy's chartered jet landing at South Africa base debate moved forward

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Johannesburg, May 17 (ANI): A Parliamentary debate on the unauthorised landing of a chartered plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base by Indian High Commissioner in South Africa Virendra Gupta has been moved forward.

Fergie credits 'biscuits' as reason behind Man U, personal success

May 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he owed his success as a manager because of his love for biscuits.

China trades more with emerging economies

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Beijing, May 10 (IANS) China saw fast increase in foreign trade with emerging economies and developing countries last year, the country's ministry of commerce (MOC) said.

Children to help make South Goa smoke-free

May 9, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Panaji, May 9 (IANS) Children will be at the forefront of a campaign in South Goa district, which is aimed to make the area smoke-free, an official said Thursday.

Expedition finds biodiversity around undersea mountain

May 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 9 (IANS/EFE) A group of scientists aboard a submarine capable of diving to depths of 6,500 meters discovered an "oasis" of biodiversity around the South Atlantic's largest undersea mountain, located off the coast of Brazil.

South Korea's money supply continues to grow

May 8, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea's money supply has continued to grow amid the central bank's accommodative monetary policy, data showed Wednesday.

LG to make next Google phone 'Nexus 5'

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): South Korean phonemaker LG has been selected by Google to build the next Android reference device - Nexus 5.

BJP blames Congress: After Coalgate, it turns for Rail Gate

May 4, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Delhi State president Vijay Goel blamed the congress leaders for either directly being involved in the killing of sikhs in 1984 or supporting the killers, Goel further said, "The irony of the situation

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

Photos of 19th-century Beijing to be auctioned in London

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Auction house Sotheby's is to put on sale on May 14 a collection of photos on Beijing taken by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato in 1860.

Colin Firth in Woody Allen's next?

May 1, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actor Colin Firth is in talks to join Emma Stone in Woody Allen's new film.

Knightley, Righton to marry in France

April 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley is reportedly going to wed musician fiance James Righton in South of France this weekend.

ANC, SABC faces Twitter outrage over 'frail' Mandela video

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 30 (ANI): The ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have been criticised on the social media after new footage of former president Nelson Mandela was released clearly showing that he is ailing, despite the party's earlier assurances to the contrary.

Gen Next tech deployments to spur fixed and mobile growth in S.Asia

April 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (ANI-Business Wire India): South Asia's low broadband penetration and high mobile subscriber base creates an ideal setting for mobile network and infrastructure development.

South Korea's central bank cuts 2013 growth outlook

April 11, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, Thursday cut its 2013 growth outlook to 2.6 percent from an earlier forecast of 2.8 percent.

Consortium generates over $168 mn in royalties for Peru

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Lima, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The Camisea consortium, which is producing natural gas from Peru's largest fields, said it paid $168.3 million in royalties to the government in the first quarter of this year.

Ryan Gosling tipped to play 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius in biopic

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Ryan Gosling and Charlize Theron are being considered by the movie bosses to star as Oscar Pistorius and his late model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a forthcoming biopic, according to reports.

FIFA set for $5 billion World Cup windfall

March 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to provide a record $5 billion windfall for FIFA, according to audit and consultancy firm BDO.

Ice from fast food restaurants dirtier than toilet water

March 21, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Ice from fast food restaurants is dirtier than toilet water, a school science project by a 12-year-old found.

Why no Casamigos in Juba, Mr. Clooney! (Postcard from Juba)

March 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Juba (South Sudan), March 21 (IANS) Two months ago, megastar George Clooney uncorked a signature tequila whose money will fund his pet project for South Sudan. "Casamigos" is the name he and co-investor Rande Gerber gave it, before launching a risque advert where Clooney was caught sleeping with Gerber's wife, the former supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Edible hotel made from cake opens for 1 night in London

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): The world's first hotel made entirely of cake has opened its gates to guests for one night.

Brazil to play Bolivia as tribute to dead boy

March 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 14 (IANS) Brazil and Bolivia will play a friendly football match to honour a 14-year-old fan killed by a flare in a Copa Libertadores match last month.

South Korea keeps policy rate on hold

March 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Seoul, March 14 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday kept its policy rate on hold at 2.75 percent, maintaining the wait-and-see stance for five straight months, media reports said.

South Dakota passes law allowing teachers, school personnel to be armed following Connecticut shoot

March 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Mar. 9 (ANI): The governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard has signed a measure into law allowing the state's school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns, the first of its kind since the Connecticut school shooting.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones had secret affair with netball star

March 1, 2013 at 4:27 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Championship club Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones had a secret affair with a stunning net ball player, Sara-Louise Hale.

Classmate sues Snapchat founders for 'using his idea'

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): The founders of Snapchat have been sued by their former classmate, who claims that he came up with the idea for an app that would 'automatically delete' messages.

Corinthians face Libertadores ban after fan death

February 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 22 (IANS) South American football's governing body Conmebol has vowed a full investigation into the death of a 14-year-old fan during Wednesday's Copa Libertadores match between Corinthians and San Jose.

South Korea freezes key interest rate

February 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Seoul, Feb 14 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, froze its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent Thursday, maintaining a wait-and-see stance for four straight months.

Australian miner to develop coal project in Botswana

February 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Gaborone, Feb 12 (IANS) Australian miner Hodges Resources has announced it has approved feasibility phase studies for its Morupule South coal project in central east Botswana, with a start up of between two to three million tonnes per annum.

Briton charged with threatening to kill 200 US kids

February 10, 2013 at 6:59 PM

London, Feb 10 (IANS) A 24-year-old Briton has been charged with making threats to kill 200 schoolchildren in the US, a media report said Sunday.

Hydrogen sulfide could be next anti-ageing agent

January 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, January 30 (ANI): Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may play a wide-ranging role in staving off ageing, says a research team from China who has explored the compound's plethora of potential anti-ageing pathways.

Samsung warns of smartphone sales dip due to 'intensifying competition'

January 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): South Korean tech giant Samsung has warned there were signs that future growth of its mobile sales could be held back by intensifying competition.

Big shale oil find made in Australia

January 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) A shale formation containing up to 233 billion barrels of petroleum was found in central Australia by Linc Energy, media reports said Thursday.

'Fit-again' Pattinson set to play in Oz first-class cricket

January 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Sydney, Jan 23(ANI): Fit-again Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has been named in Victoria Bushrangers' Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia on Thursday in Adelaide.

Warne joins long-list of ex-Oz stars slamming CA's 'ridiculous' rotation policy

January 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Sydney, Jan 15(ANI): Legendary leg spinner Shane Warne has joined the likes of former Australian players Brett Lee, Ian Chappell and Michael Slater in slamming selectors' rotation policy, branding it as mind-boggling and ridiculous.

De Villiers eyeing dream wicket-keeper/batsman role for long haul

January 10, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Johannesburg, Jan 11(ANI): AB de Villiers has claimed he is relishing the dream opportunity to keep wickets for South Africa alongside playing a central role as a batsman in the team.

Pietersen rubber-stamps Eng comeback after signing full central contract with ECB

January 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Johannesburg, Jan 10(ANI): Kevin Pietersen has completed his comeback in the England team on Wednesday after he signed a full central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Ticket sales begin for Republic Day Parade

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): In order to facilitate the general public to witness the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath and Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk, the sale of tickets has commenced.

11 Pakistani sailors freed in Mozambique

January 8, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Maputo (Mozambique), Jan 8 (IANS) Eleven Pakistani sailors detained at a port in Mozambique for illegally docking their ship have been released after 21 days, Xinhua reported Tuesday.

Corinthians to release book on Club World Cup

January 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Sao Paulo, Jan 8 (IANS) World Champions Corinthians are due to launch a book on their Club World Cup success last month in Japan.

Samsung posts record 'profit of $8.3 bln' spurred by smartphone sales

January 8, 2013 at 10:47 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): South Korean electronics maker Samsung has posted a record profit in the October to December quarter.

LG seeks to 'boost production facilities to bump up market share'

January 7, 2013 at 2:47 PM

London, Jan 7 (ANI): Electronics giant LG has announced its plans to increase investment, in a bid to boost its market share in the wake of strong competition.

Over 200 houses to be delivered to Dubai citizens

January 5, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Dubai, Jan 5 (IANS/WAM) As many as 228 houses will be immediately delivered to citizens of Dubai as part of the 1,240-house project.

100-foot letter E created as tribute to Elizabeth

January 3, 2013 at 8:07 PM

London, Jan 3 (IANS) A 100-foot letter E has been created by cutting hundreds of trees in a forest in Britain as a permanent tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in her diamond jubilee year of 2012.

Anti-rape protesters march from Connaught Place to Jantar Mantar on New Year's eve

December 31, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 31 (ANI): Thousands of students, activists and common people from all walks of society took to streets here on Monday with the aim of making public places safer for women.

Delhi Police detains five protesters at Jantar Mantar

December 30, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Delhi Police on Sunday detained five agitators for breaking barricades at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday during the ongoing protests demanding tougher laws to protect women in India.

Five Metro stations in Central Delhi reopen for commuters

December 30, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Five out of the ten Metro stations in Central Delhi that were closed down for an indefinite period in the wake of the massive protests over the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, were opened for the commuters this afternoon.

Protesters clash with cops at Jantar Mantar, try to break barricades

December 30, 2012 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Amid anger and grief in the entire country over the death of a 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, there was chaos at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday as the protestors clashed with the police personnel deployed on duty.

Delhi gang-rape protests: Ten Metro stations to remain closed today

December 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Ten Metro stations in Central Delhi have been closed down on Sunday as well to prevent the agitators from reaching India Gate and Raisina Hill, the epicentre of the protests against the brutal gang-rape.

Protestors throng Jantar Mantar, demand tougher laws to protect women

December 30, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Demanding tougher laws to protect women in India, scores of protestors gathered at the Jantar Mantar here on Sunday and prayed for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who was cremated here early this morning in the presence of her family, some government dignitaries and officials.

Madonna's charity builds ten schools in Malawi

December 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Melbourne, Dec. 29 (ANI): Madonna has built 10 primary schools in Malawi during 2012, her charity has announced.

Gang-rape horror: Protestors hit Delhi streets again, demand stronger laws

December 27, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): As the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape survivor battles for life in a Singapore super-speciality hospital, scores of people marched towards the India Gate here on Thursday demanding more safety for women in the capital and a faster and more effective legal process for cases of sexual assault.

Juventus to sign Botafogo youngster

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 25 (IANS) Italian giants Juventus are close to signing defender Doria from Brazilian football club Botafogo in a $10 million deal.

Delhi rape: Raisina Hill turns battle zone as India demands justice (Intro-Roundup)

December 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The government Saturday faced the full blast of youth power as young men and women laid siege around Raisina Hill, the seat of power, demanding justice for a 23-year-old gangrape victim, forcing police to use canes, tear gas and water cannons on the undeterred crowd of thousands.

Gang-rape case: 'Govt. working towards making a new law as deterrent', says Dikshit

December 22, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): As protests demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim intensified in the national capital and other parts of the country, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday said that her government and the Centre will work to make a new law, which will act as a deterrent.

Delhi gang-rape: Sushma asks for Special Session of Parliament

December 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, has said that she would be speaking to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for a Special Session of Parliament to pass laws for providing death sentence for heinous crimes against women.

'Will ensure maximum punishment is given to gang-rape accused': Narayanasamy

December 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Saturday all efforts will be made to ensure that the maximum punishment is given to those accused of brutally gang-raping a 23-year-old girl.

Delhi rape: Raisina Hill turns protest zone for justice (Third Lead)

December 22, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The country's highest seat of power - the Raisina Hill - was Saturday turned into a virtual battlefield as thousands of furious and determined youngsters marched towards Rashtrapati Bhavan, raising slogans and demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally gang-raped and is battling for life.

From streets to Raisina Hill, call for justice for rape victim grows (Third Lead)

December 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Seething with anger, hundreds of people Friday took to the streets with banners, shouting slogans and waving their fists in the air, demanding justice for the 23-year-old woman who was brutally gang-raped Sunday night and is battling for life.

From streets to Raisina Hill, call for justice grows for rape victim

December 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Seething with anger, hundreds of people Friday came out on the roads waving banners, shouting slogans and waving their fists in the air, demanding justice for the 23-year-old physiotherapist who was brutally gang-raped and is battling for life.

Delhi Rape Case: Public anger spills out on Delhi streets (Update-Public Anger-Delhi Rape)

December 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec.21 (ANI): The streets of Delhi on Friday witnessed an outpouring of anger over the December 16 night gang-rape of a para-medic student in a moving bus.

Anger over gang-rape makes people take to Delhi streets

December 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The capital Friday witnessed a series of protests at various spots, as angry people gathered on the streets to voice their anger against the brutal gang-rape five days ago of a 23-year-old woman who battles for life at Safdarjung Hospital.

Oz pace sensation Cummins admits body not capable to play five-Test series

December 21, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Sydney, Dec 21(ANI): Young Australian pace sensation Pat Cummins has his sights set on a return to Test cricket in time for next year's Ashes, but conceded his body can't handle the rigors of a five-Test series.

Henry Santos prepares second solo album

December 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM

Miami, Dec 19 (IANS/EFE) Singer-songwriter Henry Santos is in the middle of preparing what will be his second post-Aventura album.

SA Football Association starts inquiry into 'match fixing' claims by FIFA

December 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 18(ANI): The South Africa Football Association (SAFA) has suspended its president, Kirsten Nematandani, and four senior administrators after the release of a FIFA report on match fixing and also launched an inquiry in the matter.

Worral to replace Pattinson in Melbourne Stars

December 7, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, Dec 7 (IANS) Melbourne Stars' Daniel Worrall will replace James Pattinson in the Melbourne Stars squad of Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket series, the Big Bash League.

No regrets joining Botafogo: Seedorf

December 6, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 6 (IANS) Dutch footballer Clarence Seedorf said he has no regrets about joining Brazilian club Botafogo, despite the team's failure to secure a place in next year's Copa Libertadores.

Botched bum implants turn inside out leaving girl with grotesque lump

November 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): A shocking video of a disfigured mystery girl shows her botched behind after her silicone implants apparently flipped inside out.

We don't need foreign companies: Anna Hazare

November 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30 (IANS) India can create adequate employment opportunities for its people and there is no need to invite foreign companies, social activist Anna Hazare said in Odisha Friday.

Cricket Australia hails Ponting

November 29, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Perth, Nov 29 (IANS) Cricket Australia Thursday congratulated Ricky Ponting on his cricketing career, describing him as one of the best ever to pad up for his country.

Busy birthday for Yami Gautam

November 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who turns 24 Wednesday, prefers to keep herself occupied with work on her birthday.

Hamburg's Van der Vaart out for three weeks

November 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Berlin, Nov 27 (IANS) SV Hamburg's Dutch international footballer Rafael van der Vaart will be sidelined for up to three weeks with a hamstring muscle injury, the German club said.

Lee blames bulking up in gym for 'brawny' Pattinson's injuries

November 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee believes too much emphasis on gaining weight during gym sessions is the major reason behind brawny fast bowlers like James Pattinson getting injured again and again.

Sacked Brazil coach Menezes thanks players

November 24, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 24 (IANS) Sacked Brazil coach Mano Menezes has paid tribute to his former players after being told his services with the national team were no longer required.

Galaxy clusters may solve 'mystery of dark energy'

November 21, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Washington, November 21 (ANI): New work by a team of astronomers that has yielded exquisitely precise distances of a large sample of clusters may lead to breakthroughs in understanding the expansion history of our Universe and Dark Energy, one of the major puzzles in astronomy.

Charlize Theron flaunts buzz cut on day out with mum

November 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Showcasing her seemingly natural brunette roots, Charlize Theron showed off her dramatic buzz cut as she enjoyed a lunch date with her mother, Gerda.

Pattinson says Proteas paid heavy price for underestimating them

November 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Sydney, Nov 20(ANI): Australia fast bowler James Pattinson has said world number one Test team South Africa paid the price for underestimating them during the Brisbane Test.

Internacional plans bid for former Brazil coach Dunga

November 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Brazil World Cup winner and former national coach Dunga is being sought for a return to coach Internacional next season.

Starc ready to rock with red ball bolts in Adelaide Test

November 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Sydney, Nov 17(ANI): Young Australia quick Mitchell Starc has said he is fit and ready to play in the second Test match against South Africa at Adelaide despite less exposure to the red ball of late.

Watson in line to get picked for Adelaide Test

November 14, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Sydney, Nov 14(ANI): Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is in line to get selected for the second Test match against South Africa in Adelaide subject to fitness when the team is announced on Friday morning.

Gomes set to return as Vasco coach

November 11, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 11 (IANS) Ricardo Gomes is reportedly set to return as coach of Brazilian top-flight football club Vasco da Gama, just over a year after undergoing emergency surgery following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.

Oz bowling coach De Winter says tops quicks must be rested well before Ashes'13

November 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Sydney, Nov. 11 (ANI): Australia's new fast bowling coach Ali de Winter believes that Australia's frontline fast bowlers must be rested well before being deployed for next year's Ashes.

Clarke won't finalise playing XI for Gabba Test before reassessing pitch on Friday

November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Brisbane, Nov 8 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has said he won't finalise his playing XI for the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba before reassessing the pitch and weather on Friday morning.

Dennis Lillee urges Australia to deploy all 'pace quartet' to blow off Proteas in Gabba Test

November 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Sydney, Nov. 6 (ANI): Australia's greatest paceman Dennis Lillee has urged cricket selectors to axe spinner Nathan Lyon from the squad and deploy four quicks, in a bid to rattle the Proteas in the first Test at the Gabba, starting on Friday.

Hilfenhaus to battle with Starc, Lyon for Gabba Test spot

November 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Sydney, Nov 1 (ANI): Tasmanian pacer Ben Hilfenhaus will have to battle for a spot in the Australian squad with Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon for next week's Gabba Test against South Africa.

Siddle says 'home for fast bowlers' Gabba doesn't guarantee success against Proteas

October 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Australian and Victorian quick Peter Siddle has said winning against the world's number Test team South Africa at The Gabba in Brisbane, which is also referred to as the home for fast bowlers, won't be an easy task.

England T20 captain Broad named Cook's deputy for India tour

October 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

London, Oct 30(ANI): England Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has been named Test captain Alastair Cook's deputy for the India tour, which starts in Mumbai on October 30 with the opening three-day warm-up match.

Three held for cricket betting

October 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Three people were arrested for betting on a cricket match of the Champions League T-20 tournament played in South Africa, police said Monday.

'First-ever female Pakistani astronaut' all set to 'make peace' in space

October 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 26 (ANI): After becoming the first Pakistani to go to both North and South Pole, and becoming the first South Asian to skydive over Mount Everest, 37-year-old Namira Salim is all set to become the first Pakistani to go into space, and hopes to make peace there.

Oxygen levels on Earth's surface went `up and down` 2.3bn years ago

October 24, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, October 24 (ANI): A team led by geochemists at the University of California, Riverside has challenged the simple notion of an up-only trend for early oxygen and provided the first compelling direct evidence for a major drop in oxygen after the first rise.

'Women farmers a priority for ensuring food security'

October 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Colombo, Oct 23 (IANS) Empowering women to be confident farmers should be a priority of South Asian countries, an agricultural policy document released here Tuesday said.

'Revived' Johnson claims he is ready for Proteas challenge

October 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Sydney, Oct 23 (ANI): Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has said he is in better shape mentally and physically nowadays, and added that he is prepared to help the team beat South Africa in the first Test match at Gabba, Brisbane, starting from November 9, but also admitted he may not be picked by the selectors.