Tilkhara Pura Dani

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Everything you need to know about Tilkhara Pura Dani: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Tough Atletico test ahead for Barcelona

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Madrid, May 11 (IANS) FC Barcelona can seal the La Liga title Sunday night when they visit Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Sarath set for Spanish Moto3 debut

April 27, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Barcelona, April 27 (IANS) Chennai-based 22-year old Shankar Sarath Kumar will become the first Indian to participate in the Moto3 CEV Repsol Spanish Championship this weekend when the first round will be run at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Barca ready for Champions League semis

April 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Madrid, April 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona face perhaps their biggest test of the season Tuesday night when they play the first leg of their Champions League football semifinal away to German powerhouses Bayern Munich.

Champions League: Messi cameo helps Barca reach 6th straight semis

April 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Barcelona, April 11 (IANS) Lionel Messi may have only played 30 minutes and he looked to still be carrying a hamstring strain, but his entry on the pitch was enough to send Barcelona into the Champions League semifinals.

Hoffenheim beat Dusseldorf in Bundesliga

April 6, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Berlin, April 6 (IANS) Hoffenheim overcame Dusseldorf 3-0 to earn three points in their relegation battle in German Bundesliga football.

Massive debts for Deportivo highlight problems in Spanish football

March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Madrid, March 21 (IANS) The perilous state of the finances of some of Spain's professional football clubs was laid bare with the revelation that Spanish Primera Liga side Deportivo la Coruna has debts totalling 156,34 million euros ($201 million), of which 93.7 million ($120.7 million) are owed to the Spanish Treasury.

Barca win but doubts ahead of Milan clash

March 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Madrid, March 10 (IANS) FC Barcelona enjoyed an easy 2-0 win at home to Deportivo la Coruna to prepare for their Champions League clash at home to AC Milan Tuesday.

Sarath to ride in Spanish Moto3 championship

February 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) Chennai two-wheeler racer Shankar Sarath Kumar will be participating in the 2013 Spanish Moto3 championship wearing the colours of Monlau Competicion, it was announced here Wednesday.

Ronaldo own goal sees Real Madrid lose

February 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Madrid, Feb 3 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game. Unfortunately it was into his own net, and so Real Madrid lost 0-1 away to struggling Granada.

Barcelona's Alves says racism widespread in Spanish football

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 1 (ANI): Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has said racism is widespread in Spanish football, and claimed that he had been racially abused during the recent Spanish Cup tie-match between his club Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Varane shines in 1-1 'Cup Clasico' semi-final draw

January 31, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Madrid, Jan 31 (IANS) In a game where all the build-up had been written about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, young Real Madrid defender Rafael Varane stole the show in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final here.

I can fulfil my potential in Brazil, says Neymar

January 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 29 (IANS) Brazilian football sensation Neymar says he does not need to play in Europe to fulfil his rich potential.

Four for Messi as Barca cruise past Osasuna

January 28, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Madrid, Jan 28 (IANS) "Anything you can do, I can do better." That was the message Barcelona striker Lionel Messi sent to Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona's unbeaten run end with loss to Real Sociedad

January 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Barcelona, Jan 20 (IANS) Barcelona surrendered a 2-0 lead against Real Sociedad to crash to their first defeat of the Spanish La Liga football season.

'Befuddled' Cole says need Spanish passport to be part of 2012 FIFPro World XI

January 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM

London, Jan 9(ANI): A baffled Ashley Cole lambasted his exclusion from the 2012 FIFPro World XI, announced on Monday, saying he might need a Spanish passport to get into that team.

Ballon d'Or a triumph for Spain, but is La Liga the best?

January 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Zurich, Jan 8 (IANS) The awards gala for the Ballon D'Or can be seen as a fiesta for Spanish football.

Ramires named in Football Team of the Year

December 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Ramires has been named in prestigious French sports newspaper L'Equipe's 2012 Football Team of the Year.

'Strictly' champion Louis Smith 'looking to quit' gymnastics for lucrative TV career

December 24, 2012 at 1:17 PM

London, Dec. 24 (ANI): UK gymnast Louis Smith has hinted that he could turn his back on gymnastics to carve out a career in television.

Hard-fought win for Real Madrid in Valladolid

December 9, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Madrid, Dec 9 (IANS) Real Madrid's German midfielder Mesut Ozil was vital as his side had to dig deep to win 3-2 away to a difficult Valladolid side in the Spanish Primera Liga.

Barca's Alves out for three weeks with leg injury

November 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Madrid, Nov 27 (IANS) Barcelona defender Dani Alves will be out of action for up to three weeks after injuring his right thigh muscle, the football club said.

Iniesta inspires Barca to 4?0 away win at Levante

November 26, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Madrid, Nov 26 (IANS) Andres Iniesta produced 18 minutes of stunning football to see Barcelona to a 4?0 win away to Levante.

28 Brit girls cram in Mini car to break world record

November 17, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): A group of 28 gym girls from Eastbourne, East Sussex broke the record for being the most people crammed in a modern Mini, completing the feat in 18 minutes at Potters Field in central London.

Two more goals for Messi as Barca win in Mallorca

November 12, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Madrid, Nov 12 (IANS) Lionel Messi scored twice as FC Barcelona won 4-2 away to Mallorca in a game that had threatened to get more complicated than it had looked after 54 minutes.

Spain include Susaeta for Panama friendly

November 10, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Madrid, Nov 10 (IANS) Spanish football coach Vicente del Bosque named Athletic Club Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta in his 19-man squad for the away friendly international against Panama slated for Nov 15.

Muscle injury sidelines Barca's Adriano for three weeks

November 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Madrid, Nov 4 (IANS) Spanish football giants Barcelona confirmed they will be without defender Adriano Correia for the next three weeks due to an injury he picked up during his side's 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo.

Easy away wins for Barca, Valencia in Copa del Rey

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Madrid, Oct 31 (IANS) FC Barcelona strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win against Deportivo Alaves in the first leg of the third round of the Spanish Copa del Rey while Valencia overcame Llagostera without much difficulty.

Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-0

October 21, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Madrid, Oct 21 (IANS) Real Madrid produced a comfortable but ultimately disappointing display to defeat Celta Vigo 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium here.

Pendleton's success at London Games catapults bike sales in UK by 15 percent

October 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM

London, Oct 5(ANI): Cyclist Victoria Pendleton's success at the recently concluded London Games coupled with the exploits of Bradley Wiggins and the other Olympic heroes has catapulted the sales of bicycles.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick in Madrid's win

October 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Real Madrid maintained the distance behind FC Barcelona to eight points after a comfortable 3-1 home win against Deportivo La Coruna in their final league match before next weekend's visit to Barca's Camp Nou stadium.

Valencia face Lille in must-win Champions league match

October 1, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) Valencia entertain Lille in the Champions League play-off Tuesday night, knowing a win is vital for their hopes of making it out of the group stage of the competition.

Dusseldorf hold Schalke to draw

September 29, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Berlin, Sep 29 (IANS) Newly promoted Fortuna Dusseldorf drew 2-2 with Schalke following a brace by Dani Schahin in the opener of the sixth round of German Bundesliga football season.

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks brave Spartak

September 20, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Barcelona, Sep 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Lionel Messi scored twice in nine minutes to turn a potential defeat into 3-2 victory for Barcelona in their Champions League football opener against Spartak Moscow here.

HCL to provide IT infrastructure to Freescale

September 19, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Bangalore, S Sep 19 (IANS) Indian IT services major HCL Technologies has bagged a multi-million dollar five-year deal to provide IT infrastructure management to the US-based chip maker Freescale Semiconductor.

Olympians Louis Smith, Victoria Pendleton set to 'shake leg' in 'Strictly Come Dancing'

September 11, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): Olympic stars Louis Smith and Victoria Pendleton are among the 14 celebrities who will take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Neymar scores hat-trick as Brazil outplay China

September 11, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Recife (Brazil), Sep 11 (IANS) A Neymar hat-trick helped Brazil post a thumping 8-0 victory over China in their international football friendly at Recife's Arruda stadium here.

Hope my two-game ban sets precedent: Vilanova

September 2, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Madrid, Sep 2 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova complained about the two-game suspension which means he will have to watch his side's Primera Liga football match against Valencia from the stands.

Questions to answer as Barca entertain Valencia

September 1, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Madrid, Sep 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova faces another tough test as his side entertains Valencia in the Primera Liga Sunday.

Questions to answer as Barcelona entertain Valencia

September 1, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Madrid, Sep 1 (IANS) Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova faces another tough test as his side entertains Valencia in the Spanish La Liga football Sunday.

Real Madrid defeat 10-man Barca to win Spanish Supercup

August 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Madrid, Aug 30 (IANS) Real Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-1 to win the Spanish Supercup on away goals.

Footless Brazilian wonder kid invited to train with Barcelona

August 29, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): Footless Brazilian wonder kid Gabriel Muniz has been invited to train at Barcelona's academy after the club coaches saw him during a summer camp in Rio.

India seeks explanation from Pakistan over recent violation of ceasefire on border

August 24, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Jammu, Aug 24 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh on Friday said the recent ceasefire violation by border forces of Pakistan was a matter of concern and pressed for an explanation.

BSF trooper injured in cross-border firing near Jammu

August 11, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Jammu, Aug 11 (IANS) A Border Security Force trooper was injured in firing from Pakistan on an Indian post west of Jammu, officials said, adding this was the third incident of ceasefire violation this week.

How 'born again' Brit cyclist Laura Trott defied odds to become 'golden' Olympic girl

August 9, 2012 at 4:33 PM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): Brit cyclist Laura Trott, who has won two gold medals for her country at the London Games so far, has revealed how she turned her fortunes around after almost dying as a baby.

Olympic cycling: Britain takes gold in women's team pursuit

August 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) British women smashed their own world record to win the team pursuit cycling event Saturday, thrashing the US in the final here at the Olympics.

Two Pakistanis held on border, sent back

July 29, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Jammu, July 29 (IANS) Two youths from Pakistan were arrested on the border near here after they entered India riding a motorcycle, an official said. They were later handed over to Pakistan Rangers.

Two Pakistanis held on border

July 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Jammu, July 29 (IANS) Two youths from Pakistan were arrested on the border near here after they entered India, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said.

Dunlop has no immediate plan to reopen Bengal plant

July 18, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) Tyre maker Dunlop India Wednesday said it has no plans to reopen the Sahagunj unit in West Bengal and do so when the workers unions accept its proposal for a phased opening.

Oz goalie Brad Jones welcomes new child amidst grieve of losing 1st son

July 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, July 10 (ANI): The joy and excitement accompanying the arrival of a baby boy was marred with sadness for Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones.

Karthikeyan hopes to better qualifying show at Silverstone

July 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Silverstone, July 6 (IANS) HRT driver Narain Karthikeyan is eying an improved qualifying performance at the Formula One British Grand Prix to be held here over the weekend.

Organic basmati the new buzz among Jammu farmers

July 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Jammu, July 2 (IANS) With an eye on growing national and international demand, Jammu's agriculture department has begun cultivating organic basmati rice in the region.

Clos to replace Narain for opening British GP practice

June 29, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Silverstone, June 29 (IANS) HRT reserve driver Dani Clos will take the wheels from India's Narain Karthikeyan for the opening practise session of the Formula One British Grand Prix here next weekend.

Bomb found in suitcase in Jammu; diffused

June 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Jammu, June 28 (ANI): Police on Thursday identified and defused a bomb in a suitcase near a petrol pump in city's Ranbir Singh Pura area.

Danielle O'Hara wastes no time after honeymoon to get hair extensions

June 15, 2012 at 5:11 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): Newlywed Danielle O'Hara, who recently returned from her honeymoon with footie star hubby Jamie, couldn't wait to get her hair done.

'Tweaked' tomatoes could be 'juicier and tastier'

May 31, 2012 at 10:16 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): For the first time, an international team, including scientists from India, have cracked the genetic code of tomato to produce varieties, which will not only be tastier, but better in aroma and colour as well, a study has reported.

Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona vie in Copa del Rey final

May 24, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Madrid, May 24 (IANS) The Spanish football season comes to an end Friday as Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona clash in the final of Copa del Rey in Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Barcelona's Alves to miss cup final with broken collar-bone

May 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Madrid, May 17 (IANS) FC Barcelona's Brazilian full back Dani Alves will miss the final of the Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao after suffering a shoulder injury.

Three month ban for Granada's Dani Benitez

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Madrid, May 10 (IANS) Granada winger Dani Benitez has been handed a three-month ban by the Spanish FA for his part in the scenes which marred the end of his side's defeat at home to Real Madrid.

Clos to replace Karthikeyan for opening Spanish GP practice

May 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Barcelona, May 9 (IANS) HRT reserve driver Dani Clos will replace Narain Karthikeyan for Friday's opening practice session of the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix.

Soon, therapy to freeze Parkinson's in its tracks

May 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers are developing a preventive therapy to halt symptoms in Parkinson's patients.

Loeb wins Argentina rally title

April 30, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Buenos Aires, April 30 (IANS) Citroen's French racer Sebastien Loeb won the Rally Argentina for the seventh time, coming in 15.2 seconds ahead of teammate Mikko Hirvonen of Finland in the fifth stop of the 2012 World Rally Championship.

Barca trail one point behind Real after crushing victory

April 11, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Madrid, April 11 (IANS) Barcelona piled the pressure on leaders Real Madrid with a comfortable 4-0 win at home against Getafe in the La Liga football.

Manmohan-Zardari meet a good beginning: Mufti

April 8, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Jammu, April 8 (IANS) Terming the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari 'a good beginning', patron of Jammu and Kashmir's People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Saturday hoped that this 'positive development' would help in finding pragmatic solutions to a number of issues affecting the relationship between the two countries.

Barca look to put pressure on Madrid

March 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Madrid, March 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona have a chance to put pressure on Real Madrid in the race for the Spanish Primera Liga title when they travel to play Mallorca Saturday night.

Rachel Roy and Deepak Chopra to promote spiritual shopping

March 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New York, Mar 22 (ANI): Rachel Roy is trying her best to encourage fashion insiders to become more spiritual.

Rachel Roy and Deepak Chopra to promote spiritual shopping

March 22, 2012 at 12:08 PM

New York, Mar 22 (ANI): Rachel Roy is trying her best to encourage fashion insiders to become more spiritual.

Yuvraj should have moved to US for treatment earlier, says Yograj Singh

February 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Chandigarh/Ahmedabad, Feb 6 (ANI): Father of ailing Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh on Monday said that his son should have been sent earlier to the US for cancer treatment.

Murray wants new coach Lendl to teach mental toughness to clinch Grand Slam titles

January 2, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Jan 2(ANI): England tennis ace Andy Murray wants his new coach Ivan Lendl, 51, to give him lessons in mental toughness, which would help him in winning Grand Slam titles.

Murray needs to chill out, says French legend Leconte

November 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Paris, Nov.30 (ANI): French tennis legend Henri Leconte believes Britain's Andy Murray should look at the example set by Roger Federer to break his grand slam duck in 2012.

'Solid' Devvarman doesn't give many free points to his opponents: Murray

September 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM

New York, Sep 1(ANI): Britain's Andy Murray is a relieved man following his first round US Open win over Indian star Somdev Devvarman, who he believes is a solid player who doesn't give many free points to his opponents.

Murray 'relishing the challenge' of playing Djokovic, Nadal and Federer

August 31, 2011 at 3:24 PM

New York, Aug 31(ANI): British tennis ace Andy Murray reckons that he is ready to take on rivals Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer as the last Slam of the year roars into life.

Oz school slammed for asking students if gay sex is 'the sickest sin'

August 28, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Perth, Aug 28 (ANI): A school in Australia has caused controversy after it asked its students whether homosexuality is "the sickest sin" in a home assignment.

Eto'o to become world's top earning player with ?350K per week Anzhi deal

August 23, 2011 at 12:01 PM

London, Aug.23 (ANI): Samuel Eto'o will become the world's top-earning footballer when he completes a staggering move from Inter Milan to the Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala.

Playboy bunnies back Hefner over ex-fiancee's '2-sec sex skill' remarks

July 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

London, July 29 (ANI): Several Playboy playmates have defended Hugh Hefner over his ex-fiancee Crystal Harris' allegations that he is poor in bed, claiming that the 85-year-old actually is 'a lot of fun'.

Murray says 'awesome' Nadal no match for him at Playstation

June 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

London, June 30(ANI): Ahead of their Wimbledon semi-final showdown, World No.1 Rafael Nadal and World No.4 Andy Murray have disclosed how their growing friendship off the court included daily battles at video games console Playstation.

Armed with UK management degree, man becomes R.S.Pura village sarpanch

May 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Kaloen (Indo-Pak Border R.S.Pura) May 29(ANI): At a time when educated youth are shying away from politics by terming it a dirty game, 28-year-old Gurmeet Singh Bajwa has rejected lucrative corporate jobs offers abroad after completing his management studies from the United Kingdom and preferred to become the sarpanch of the Kaloen Panchayat in the R.S.Pura tehsil of Jammu to serve the people of his native village.

'Much-hated' rats now making perfect pets for New Yorkers!

May 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 29 (ANI): The 'much-hated' rats are precious pets for many in New York as they can be trained like dogs and are clean like cats.

Man U a better side without Real Madrid's Ronaldo: Barcelona

May 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): Barcelona believes Manchester United is a better side without Real Madrid star winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Now, Real Madrid accuse Barca of racism

May 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The war of words between Real Madrid and Barcelona has intensified.

Barca ace Messi's double ensures Fergie's worst Champions League nightmare

April 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Coach Sir Alex Ferguson worst nightmare came true last night as Barcelona ace Lionel Messi's double against Real Madrid virtually sealed a showdown with Manchester United at Wembley on May 28.

Redknapp reveals Euro team he would like to boss

March 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

London, Mar. 17 (ANI): Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp has revealed the ideal Euro team he would like to manage and coach.

Gunners goalkeeper Szczesny out of action with tendon injury

March 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is looking to sign on a standby goal keeper after learning that first choice Wojciech Szczesny is out for up to six weeks with a tendon injury.

Murray happy to rely on mum while seeking elusive first Grand Slam

January 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Melbourne, Jan.19 (ANI): British No 1 Andy Murray is attempting to win his first Grand Slam with his mother and best friend providing the technical expertise.

How physics keeps women in high heels from tipping over

December 27, 2010 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Dec 27 (ANI): Ever wondered how ramp models manage to walk in 10-inch heels without tipping over? The answer lies in physics, it seems.

Naughty nurses in UK to get pulses racing with saucy calendar shoot

December 14, 2010 at 5:45 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): A group of nurses in Britain have put down their thermometers to turn pin-ups for a raunchy calendar shoot.

Naughty nurses in UK to get pulses racing with saucy calendar shoot

December 14, 2010 at 5:45 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): A group of nurses in Britain have put down their thermometers to turn pin-ups for a raunchy calendar shoot.

How physics keeps women in high heels from tipping over

November 12, 2010 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Nov 12 (ANI): Ever wondered how ramp models manage to walk in 10-inch heels without tipping over? The answer lies in physics, it seems.afe stilettos seems fairly straightforward: Two parts sacrifice and a dash of solid steel, said Fred Allard, creative director for Nine West, one of the world's largest manufacturers of women's shoes, reports Fox News.

Coach defends Samuels' decision to withdraw from Delhi CWG

October 3, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Sydney, Oct 3 (ANI): Defending Dani Samuels decision to withdraw from the Delhi Commonwealth Games, the coach of Australia's world discus champion, has described as 'misrepresentation and propaganda' in stories that have circulated in India since she withdrew from the Games.

Man U veteran Giggs asks Rooney to toughen up

October 1, 2010 at 1:41 PM

London, Oct.1 (ANI): Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has told ace striker Wayne Rooney to toughen up quickly.

Discus thrower Samuels may regret CWG pull-out, says Oz champion pole vaulter Hooker

October 1, 2010 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct.1 (ANI): World and Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker hopes discus thrower Dani Samuels doesn't regret her decision to stay away from the Delhi Commonwealth Games, which open on Sunday.

Two more Aussies skip Delhi CWG due to injury

September 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Sydney, Sept.30 (ANI): Australia have lost two more athletes from their Commonwealth Games squad, with reigning discus gold medallist Scott Martin among two track and field competitors forced to pull out due to injury.

Aussie athletes "looking forward" to having good experience in Delhi CWG despite concerns

September 27, 2010 at 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Australia's first Commonwealth Games athletes, who arrived in Delhi this morning, have said that they have come with an open mind despite security concerns, and added that they were "looking forward" to compete in the event and clarify all doubts regarding the gloomy accommodation reports themselves.

Cancellation of 2010 Commonwealth Games would be bad for India: Key

September 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

Wellington, Sep 22 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Wednesday that the cancellation of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games would be bad for the future of the games movement as well as for India.

Oz Sports Minister warns about more athletes pulling out from CW Games

September 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

Sydney, Sep 22 (ANI): More Australian athletes can pull out from the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games over safety fears and a bridge collapse that has raised concerns about the event.

Oz discus champ withdraws from Delhi CWG citing health, safety fears

September 21, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Sydney, Sep 21 (ANI): Citing concerns over health and security in Delhi, Australian discus thrower Dani Samuels has withdrawn from the country's Commonwealth Games team.

Father of Rooney hooker hospitalized after heart attack

September 18, 2010 at 1:32 PM

London, Sep 18 (ANI): Father of Wayne Roney's 1200-pound-a-night hooker Jenny Thompson has been hospitalized after a heart attack.

Wayne Rooney hooker's parents apologize to Coleen

September 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM

London, Sep 09 (ANI): Parents of Wayne Rooney hooker Jenny Thompson has publicly apologized to the footballer's shattered wife Coleen.

Ex-coach Gilbert says Andy ready for Flushing Meadows with mum's help

August 23, 2010 at 2:50 PM

London, Aug.23 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert believes the 23-year-old is totally relaxed for Flushing Meadows with his mother Judy at his side.

Night curfew clamped in R.S.Pura region of Jammu and Kashmir

August 22, 2010 at 10:21 PM

R S Pura (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 22 (ANI): Authorities in border region of Jammu and Kashmir's R S Pura district have imposed night curfew to prevent movement of extremists and curb rampant smuggling from Pakistan side of the border.

Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Jammu-Kashmir's R S Pura Sector

July 21, 2010 at 9:43 PM

R S Pura (Jammu and Kashmir), July 21 (ANI): In yet another incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan, a trooper of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) was injured after Pakistani Rangers opened firing in Jammu and Kashmir's R S Pura Sector on Wednesday.

Eight-year-old boy completes adventurous rafting expedition in Zanskar river

July 18, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Ladakh, July 18(ANI): Raising the benchmarks in white water rafting, an expedition team of adventure enthusiasts, including an eight-year-old boy, have successfully rafted in the River Zanskar, which flows through Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.