Everything you need to know about South T.t. Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about South T.t. Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Wellington, June 18 (ANI): The New Zealand media has said that the under the leadership of former captain Ross Taylor, the Black Caps Test team had been making significant progress than they are doing under current skipper Brendon McCullum.
Rome, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Police in Italy's southern Calabria region have arrested 23 suspects on charges of mafia association, drugs and arms trafficking, property fraud, money laundering and abetting fugitives from justice.
Johannesburg, June 13 (ANI): South African left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has said that his team's spin-friendly approach will continue to play an important role in the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy.
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government is working to make liquefied natural gas (LNG) a comparably cheaper fuel option and achieve energy security by 2030.
Johannesburg, June 11 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers has hailed the debut of bowler Chris Morris after the team returned to winning ways in the ICC Champions Trophy with a 67-run success over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday.
Birmingham, June 10 (IANS) South Africa posted 234 for nine against Pakistan in a Group B game of the Champions Trophy here Monday.
Tokyo, June 8 (ANI): Japanese lawmaker Nariyaki Nakayama has said that Korean women were not forcibly taken as sex slaves during wartime.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (IANS) Technopark headquartered IBS Software Services has been awarded the prestigious "Information Technology for the Air Cargo Industry Award 2013", instituted by Britain-based Air Cargo Week.
Seoul, June 7 (IANS) South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the first quarter was revised down to 0.8 percent amid the still fragile consumer spending, central bank data showed Friday.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government Tuesday lifted restriction on political rallies and meetings but reiterated commitment to continuing a life ban for terrorists and extremists to holding any such events.
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Investigations into the mysterious death of a Manipuri woman were transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch Saturday, police said Saturday.
Seoul, May 28 (IANS) Business sentiment among South Korean companies continued to worsen as the weak yen trend boosted concerns over corporate profitability, a survey by the nation's business lobby showed Tuesday.
Toronto, May 27 (ANI): Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird has condemned Saturday's Maoist attack in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Seoul, May 27 (IANS) South Korea's e-commerce sales grew at the slowest pace in more than three years amid the protracted economic slowdown, a government report showed Monday.
Kuala Lumpur, May 26 (IANS) The Chinese badminton team successfully defended its Sudirman Cup title with a convincing 3-0 victory over South Korea in the final here Sunday, winning the competition for the fifth successive time.
Nairobi, May 23 (IANS) Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot will not be able to defend her 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres titles at this year's Moscow World championships as she is expecting her first child.
Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Monday that the country' s missiles launch is only part of normal military training for self-defense, the official news agency KCNA reported.
Sydney, May 20 (IANS) The Australian building and construction industry will see a mixed recovery over 2015-16 after a number of challenging years, according to Master Builders Australia (MBA) forecasts released Monday.
London, May 19 (IANS) Police in Brazil have identified a gang specialising in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals into the country, a media report said.
Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday launched three short-range guided missiles into the Sea of Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korea's defense ministry.
Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese government confirmed the DPRK's missile launches on Saturday, saying none of the missiles have landed in Japan's territorial waters, Kyodo news agency reported.
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) India's taking measures to curb gold imports on the back of high current account deficit may impact its bilateral trade with South Africa which is a major exporter of the yellow metal, a South African diplomat said Thursday.
London, May 14 (ANI): Rolls Royce, which manufactures the aero-engine, will sponsor and provide technical and financial support to British Bloodhound's super car project.
Brisbane, May 13 (ANI): North Korea has replaced its hardline defence chief Kim Kyok Sik with a little-known army general.
Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Police in Brazil have banned the use of the caxirola - the country's version of the vuvuzela - from a 2014 World Cup football stadium amid safety concerns.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Baylor University researchers have found the earliest archaeological evidence of human hunting and scavenging.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Ritesh Agarwal, who founded Oravel.com, a startup that provides an alternative to hotel stays in India, has bagged the $100,000 Thiel Fellowship for 2013.
Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korea's import prices edged up last month as the depreciation of the South Korean currency offset the effect from lower crude oil prices, central bank data showed Friday.
Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the base rate for the first time in seven months.
Rio de Janeiro, May 3 (IANS) Corinthians will need an early goal if they are to overturn a 0-1 deficit against Boca Juniors in their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg May 15, said Brazilian football striker Alexandre Pato.
London, May 2 (ANI): US carmaker General Motors (GM) is withdrawing a TV commercial for its Chevrolet Trax four-wheel drive after its soundtrack was deemed 'offensive'.
Seoul, April 30 (IANS) South Korea's industrial output reduced last month as external uncertainties such as slow growth in major economies weighed on the export-driven economy, a government report showed Tuesday.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Australian cricketer Matthew Wade has reportedly emerged as a leading candidate for the role of vice-captain for the one-day side for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea's consumer electronics giant LG Electronics said Monday that it began sales of curved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TV for the first time in the global industry.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The deputy commissioner of police of east Delhi, where the rape of a five-year-old girl took place, was transferred Monday during a mid-level reshuffle in Delhi Police, an official said.
Seoul, April 29 (IANS) South Korea's current account surplus almost doubled in March, compared to February, thanks to robust exports of IT products such as smartphones and semiconductors, central bank data showed Monday.
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Adam Gilchrist, who redefined power hitting in the shorter versions of cricket, says while the variety and frequency of innovative shots have increased following the advent of the Twenty20 format, they are also affecting Test match batting.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's economic growth accelerated to a two-year high in the first quarter, breaching market estimates, as brisk exports offset a reduction in private consumption, central bank data showed Thursday.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, saw its operating profit fall 10.7 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, a regulatory filing showed Thursday.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 0.9 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier on the back of brisk exports that offset a reduction in private consumption, central bank data showed Thursday.
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.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Human Rights Watch Monday urged India to use its influence with Myanmar authorities to demand an end to attacks on Muslims there.
London, April 19 (IANS) Korean pop star Psy's latest single "Gentleman" has made him a global star, but in his native South Korea the video has been banned by the officials.
Tehran, April 16 (IANS) Iran's national football team will face Oman in a friendly match May 22 in Muscat.
Moscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia powered into the semi-finals of the Sledge Hockey World Championships Tuesday with a 1-0 defeat of Italy.
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.
Sao Paulo, April 12 (IANS) Midfielder Charles struck a second-half winner as 10-man Palmeiras secured a place in the Copa Libertadores knockout phase with a 1-0 victory over Libertad.
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 2.75 percent despite the government's pressure to cut rates to revitalize the economy.
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday froze its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent, keeping its wait-and-see stance for six straight months, reported Xinhua.
Colombo, April 10 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government said Wednesday that over 26,000 migrant workers in South Korea were safe.
Sydney, Apr 10 (ANI): South Korean forces have raised their alert status to reflect indications of a 'vital threat', ahead of an expected North Korean missile test, a report has said.
Hong Kong, April 10 (IANS) South Korea's jobless rate fell in March from a month earlier and job creation also picked up speed, raising expectations that labour market conditions might be rebounding from a slump, a government report showed Wednesday.
United Nations, April 9 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday condemned the killing of Indian peacekeepers in an ambush in the east part of South Sudan, and said he was "appalled" by the incident, reported Xinhua.
Seoul, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea is seeing the warning by North Korea to foreigners in Seoul to consider evacuation as psychological warfare, the presidential office said Tuesday.
Pyongyang, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): North Koea on Tuesday warned that the Korean Peninsula is inching closure to engaging in a thermo-nuclear war, and asked foreign citizens in both countries to seriously consider the option of leaving the region for their own safety.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): In yet another move to take on its rival Apple, South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced a partnership with American multinational consumer electronics corporation Best Buy.
Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Oil production in Brazil averaged 2.017 million barrels per day in February, down 8.5 percent from the same month of 2012, when output totaled 2.205 million bpd, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said.
Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korea's exports rebounded in March, sending the trade balance to stay in the black for 14 straight months, as demand from emerging economies for IT products boosted the country's main growth engine, a government report showed Monday.
Sydney, Mar 31 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has claimed his team would overcome their current doldrums to give clear favorites England a run for their money during the all important Ashes series this year.
London, Mar 29 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' uncle has claimed the double-amputee Olympic sprinter has no intentions to leave South Africa despite winning the right to travel in an appeal against his bail conditions.
Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): A new research from the Antarctic Peninsula has shown that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years.
La Paz (Bolivia), March 28 (IANS) Bolivian President Evo Morales and Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) will officially launch the 2014 Dakar Rally April 16 here to highlight the tourist potential the South American country offers, Bolivia's presidency minister Juan Ramon Quintana said.
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) South Korea's finance ministry Thursday slashed its 2013 growth outlook for the country to 2.3 percent from an earlier estimation of 3 percent, citing uncertainties in the global economy and risk factors in the domestic economy such as massive household debts and the sluggish real estate market.
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) South Korea kept the current account surplus trend for 13 straight months due to faster reduction in imports than exports, central bank data showed Thursday.
Dubai, March 27 (IANS) Consistent performances with the bat have helped India's Cheteshwar Pujara move into the top 10 of the ICC rankings for Test batsmen for the first-time in his career.
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.
London, March 25 (ANI): Pictures of The Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium concert, which were taken by an amateur photographer, have been sold out for 48,000 dollars.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday set to visit to Durban, South Africa to attend BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - summit. At Durban he would look forward to find out ways of reviving growth, pushing investments and sustaining macroeconomic stability in the 5th BRICS Summit.....................
Abu Dhabi, March 25 (IANS/WAM) The emirate of Fujairah in the UAE and South Korea's Tongyeong city have signed an agreement to become twin cities.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) Across Kerala, churches witnessed a good number of Christians turning up for the Palm Sunday service.
Seoul, March 21 (IANS) More than 90 South Korean companies participated here Thursday at a symposium on business opportunities in India's infrastructure, power, electronics, and IT sectors.
Milan, March 20 (IANS) Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez's agent will meet Juventus director general Beppe Marotta before the end of this month, local media reported Wednesday.
Seoul, March 19 (IANS) South Korea's corporate bankruptcies fell to a record low last month as business days declined due to the Lunar New Year's holiday, central bank data showed Tuesday.
Washington, March 19 (IANS) The Obama administration Monday rejected accusations of any US involvement in a plot to assassinate a Venezuelan opposition leader.
Islamabad, Mar. 18 (ANI): Pakistan is seeking a United Nations ban on the unilateral use of drones against sovereign countries.
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India needs to enhance trade and business with Africa to enhance "South-South" cooperation, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Adi Godrej said here Sunday.
London, Mar 17 (ANI): In a further shock for murder-accused Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, police investigating the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have reportedly revealed that they had found Pistorius' prized trophies strewn across the floor of the Pretoria home on the night Steenkamp was shot dead.
Islamabad, Mar. 17 (ANI): The US State Department has said the country looks forward to free and fair elections in Pakistan that will mark the country's first civilian-to-civilian democratic transition.
Moscow, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said he is opposed to liquefied natural gas supplies to the European market, citing Asia-Pacific as a priority market for LNG exports.
Johannesburg, Mar 16 (ANI): Pakistan's giant fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets to help the visitors draw level in their five match one-day series after beating South Africa by six wickets in Centurion on Friday.
United Nations, March 16 (IANS) UN Women's chief Michelle Bachelet has decided to step down, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement issued here.
Moscow, March 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian armed forces should be capable of conducting standoff engagement-based operations to minimize service casualties by 2020, thanks to the major re-equipment drive currently underway, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Friday.
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.
Seoul, March 15 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, South Korea's tech behemoth, Friday appointed new chief executive officers.
London, Mar. 14. (ANI): The father of Oscar Pistorius' slain model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has said he wants to meet the Paralympic gold medalist face to face to help him come to terms with losing his daughter.
Islamabad, Mar 13 (ANI): Pakistan's former Test batsman Zaheer Abbas has lamented the absence of quality batsmen in Pakistan and advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to appoint a batting coach for the national team
London, Mar 13 (ANI): A women football club from South Wales, Caerphilly Castle Ladies in on one of the worst run of form in the game, conceding 219 goals in 10 games while scoring just the once.
Bangkok, March 12 (IANS/EFE) Scientists are divided over whether the trade in rhinoceros parts should be legalized to halt the trafficking that threatens to push the species into extinction due to high demand for its horns by practitioners of traditional medicine across Asia.
Washington, March 12 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States said on Monday that it has expelled two Venezuelan diplomats in retaliation for the South American nation's expulsion of two U.S. military attaches last week.
Seoul, March 11 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports posted a double-digit fall last month due to less business days arising from the Lunar New Year's holiday and weak demand for locally-made cars, a government report showed Monday.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Women are carving out a bigger role for themselves in the socio-religious and political arena in post-apartheid South Africa, said Episcopal priest Mpho A. Tutu, a daughter of Nobel laureate Desmond M. Tutu.
Quito, March 9 (IANS) Ecuador's Colombian coach Reinaldo Rueda called up 23 players for a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay here March 26.
London, Mar. 8 (ANI): South Korean rapper Psy has announced that he will be releasing the highly-anticipated follow-up to his hit song 'Gangnam Style' in April, and will be holding a large gig in Seoul to mark the occasion.
London, Mar 8 (ANI): The former lead detective in the murder case of Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius' model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has resigned from the police force, according to South African police sources.
John Abraham's second venture as producer, "Madras Cafe" is moving ahead of schedule and John wants to keep it that way.
Dubai, March 6 (IANS/CMC) Veteran West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul continues to hold steady to the number three position in world cricket, according to the latest ICC Test Player Rankings.
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): India has been placed third on the list of the countries distributing spam across the world, a report has said.
London, Mar 6 (ANI): The family of murder accused Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has appeared to have split sides after distancing itself from the comments of Pistorius' father, who claimed that his family owns firearms to protect themselves from the high crime levels in South Africa.
London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Argentina will continue to assert its claim over the Falkland Islands despite the 'illegal' referendum on the territory's sovereignty due next week, the country's ambassador to London has said.
New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): Air Marshal Daljit Singh AVSM VM on Friday took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Air Command (SWAC) Gandhi Nagar.
