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

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

Dipika, Ghosal seek breakthrough at British Open

May 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious tournament is the world's oldest.

Dipika, Ghosal seek breakthrough at British Open squash

May 19, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Hull (England), May 19 (IANS) Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal will lead India's challenge at the British Open Squash Championships beginning here Monday. The prestigious event is the oldest on the calendar.

Cabinet raises OBC creamy layer income limit to Rs 6 lakh

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval for increase in the present income criterion of Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum for applying the Creamy Layer restriction throughout the country to Rs. 6 lakh per annum.

21-yr-old becomes Afghan Air Force first female pilot to be trained in 30 years

May 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): A 21-year-old has become the Afghan Air Force's first female pilot to be trained to fly in 30 years.

Fruit and vegetable preservation course to provide employment to women in Srinagar

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (ANI): A year long course in fruit and vegetable preservation has been introduced with the aim of providing employment to women in the Kashmir valley.

US Muslim group sues Christian organization over defamation charges

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): A Muslim group has accused a Christian organization of defamation for publishing a book that accuses the Muslim collective of holding terrorist training in its enclaves.

New boss David Moyes to turn Man U's training sessions into army boot camp regime

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes plans to swim under the pressure by introducing grueling training sessions for the players when he will turn up as Manchester United's manager, replacing Alex Ferguson after 26 glorious years at the helm.

Now, call-a-cop to train your errant dog!

May 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 9 (ANI): Do you own a dog and don't know how to train it? Abu Dhabi Police is there for your rescue. The cops have taken charge of training civilian dogs at their facility, teaching them to be obedient and guard their masters.

Russian cosmonauts may take Olympic torch into space

May 9, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian cosmonauts could take an unlit Olympic torch aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the relay route for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, an official related to expedition has said.

Bipasha wants to attain fit body for 'Creature'

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actress Bipasha Basu, who will next feature in an athletic avatar in Vikram Bhatt's "Creature", has taken to the TRX Rip trainer, a portable training tool, to develop a toned physique for the film.

Bolt out of Jamaica Invitational with hamstring niggle

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 2 (IANS/CMC) Sprint icon Usain Bolt has pulled out of this weekend's Jamaica Invitational with a hamstring strain.

Self Defense Training Workshop for girls to fight against sexual harassment

May 1, 2013 at 3:28 PM

MIW foundation with support of Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd. has organized a Self Defense Training Workshop for girl students of Hansraj Model Public School, New Delhi which was conducted by special team of Delhi Police. More that 3oo girls students benefited from the workshop which was commenced from15th April, 2013.

HR, IT boost needed for Enforcement Directorate to deal with sophisticated financial crime: Chidamb

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said there is a need to equip the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with more trained human resources and latest information technology to deal with the sophisticated crimes of money laundering.

Government to open 1,500 ITIs

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The government hopes to set up 1,500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and 5,000 Skill Development Centres (SDCs) in Public Private Partnership (PPP).

28 new ITIs to come up in northeast

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Seven northeastern states, including Assam, have proposed setting up 28 new Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the region, parliament was informed Monday.

Travel experience officer, hotel test sleepers... China's dream jobs

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) Being paid to travel and scooping a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan ($1,600) just for taking photos and writing blogs... this is not a dream, but Hao Na's job.

Bolt versus Blake in Brussels

April 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kingston, Jamaica, April 26 (IANS/CMC) Training partners Yohan Blake and Usain Bolt will face off on the tracks at the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme in the IAAF Diamond League later this year in Brussels.

Brain training improves thinking and wellbeing

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): The brain benefits from training, which includes online games, says an expert.

Mukherjee inaugurates 42nd IFTDO world conference, calls for skilled manpower

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said skilled manpower and availability of a competent cadre of management professionals would play a key role in India's strategy to see its industry compete successfully with the best in the world.

Taj Group to train underprivileged rural youth in Maharashtra

April 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Lonavala (Maharashtra), April 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Friday inaugurated an Indian Hotel Co. Ltd. (IHCL) facility here which will impart vocational training to around 1,000 underprivileged youths from rural areas.

First U.S. littoral combat ship arrives in Singapore on deployment

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Singapore, April 18 (Xinhua-ANI): USS Freedom, the first littoral combat ship (LCS) of the United States Navy, arrived in Singapore on Thursday on its eight-month maiden deployment.

Khurshid opens parliamentary course for Arabic officials

April 15, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Monday inaugurated a course on parliamentary processes and procedures to be attended by 14 officials from seven Arabic-speaking countries.

Recruitment for Junior and Senior Translator in SSC, Click here for details

April 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Staff Selection Commission is going to hold a combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the posts of Junior Hindi Translators

Culture Minister inaugurates leadership-training programme for museum professionals

April 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Culture Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that in the age of internet, cinema and television, museums must keep pace with these exciting forms of communication, learning and entertainment.

Now watch out for animated Tendulkar in 'Master Blasters'

April 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Indian cricket's master blaster Sachin Tendulkar now has an animated avatar. It will be seen in "Master Blasters", a 3D action, comedy and adventure TV animation series.

Man U dismisses 'Old Trafford renaming' reports following big money AON deal

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

London, Apr 9: Manchester United Club has dismissed reports that they will sell the naming rights of the iconic Old Trafford stadium following the renaming of United's Carrington Training Ground to AON Training Complex under an eight - year deal with the insurance company.

Skill development training for women in Manipur

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Imphal, Apr 9 (ANI): Empowering women by educating and making them economically independent is one of the top priorities of the Manipur Government. Its consistent efforts in this direction are now bearing fruit.

Kirani James to start his 2013 season in Bahamas

April 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Tuscaloosa (Alabama), April 7 (IANS/CMC) World and Olympic 400m champion Kirani James has announced that he will open his 2013 season in the Bahamas next weekend.

Sexist? Obama in a spot after Kamala Harris remark

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) President Barack Obama has praised California's Indian-American Attorney General Kamala Harris not only for her legal acumen but also for her looks to set off a little storm in a tea cup.

Mexico and France to train troops

April 4, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Mexico City, April 4 (IANS/EFE) The governments of Mexico and France plan to exchange troops as part of a training program, officials said.

India's service industry must strive for excellence (Comment)

April 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Emerging amid liberalisation and increasing integration with the global economy, India's service industry offers tremendous potential but also poses daunting challenges. Underdeveloped infrastructure, archaic policies, historical baggage of complex cultural mores and inadequate exposure to services standards are challenges that remain even after 65 years of independence. Yet, opportunities lie in challenges and adversities.

Chinese army urged to be combat ready

April 1, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) A senior Chinese military official has called on the armed forces to strengthen combat preparedness and ensure victories in wars, reports Xinhua.

Asian language teaching in Oz schools declines

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Sydney, Apr. 1 (ANI): Asian language teaching in Australian schools has declined to the extent that students aged 12 years and less are studying Latin than Chinese.

'Good education limited to cities'

March 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Vasco (Goa), March 30 (IANS) Educational researcher Sugata Mitra said here Saturday that good education in India was limited to only those in cities and that the quality of education is dismal in rural India.

Smoking linked to psychiatric illness

March 29, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): Experts have said that smoking could be a sign of psychiatric illness.

New crew to space station approved

March 28, 2013 at 3:14 AM

Baikonur (Kazakhstan), March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian state commission has approved the makeup of the main and back-up crews of a new expedition to the International Space Station. The mission will be launched Friday.

HRD ministry advises states to promote gender sensitisation

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Indian government's human resource development (HRD) ministry has advised state governments to promote gender sensitisation by re-examining text books and curriculum and introducing gender module for teachers during the annual in-service training.

Australia to withdraw most troops from Afghanistan

March 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Canberra, March 26 (IANS) Most Australian troops in Afghanistan will return home and their main military base at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan will be closed by the end of 2013, it was announced Tuesday.

'The Croods' tops weekend box office with $44.7m

March 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New York, Mar 25 (ANI): The caveman comedy 'The Croods' opened at No. 1 at the US box office raking in 44.7 million dollars over the weekend, according to Sunday studio estimates.

English not compulsory for IAS exam: Minister

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The government Thursday made English optional for those seeking to get into the Indian Administrative Service, and said aspirants will be able to write the exam in a regional language also.

Without coach, Indian paddlers to train overseas

March 20, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The inordinate delay in the appointment of a new national coach has forced the Indian players to train overseas for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.

Creative arts in education boost learning: Experts

March 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Adding creative arts in different aspects of education and routine curriculum would help students grasp their lessons better, experts said here Tuesday.

272 officers commissioned into Indian Army

March 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, Mar. 16 (ANI): A total of 272 officers were commissioned into the Indian Army as short service officers in a glittering ceremony at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here today.

UPSC notification:Government put the decision in abeyance

March 15, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Amid the massive oppose by the Lok Sabha members in the changes for Indian Administrative Servies (IAS) examination, the government has decided to put on hold the controversial notification making proficiency in English a requirement for aspirants of the (IAS) examination

Controversial UPSC notification put on hold

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The government Friday put on hold a controversial notification making proficiency in English a requirement for aspirants of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as most Lok Sabha members opposed it.

Assam saint's life to be part of NCERT books

March 15, 2013 at 12:14 AM

Guwahati, March 14 (IANS) The NCERT has assured to include the life and works of Assam's Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva in curriculum, a civil society group member said Thursday.

Rise in number of jobless professionals in Kerala

March 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 (IANS) The number of unemployed professionals in Kerala continued to rise reaching 1.69 lakh by September 2012, up from 1.63 lakh for the year ended 2011, said official data released here Thursday.

Coca-Cola organises training for women

March 8, 2013 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Beverages giant Coca-Cola India said that it organised a retail training programme for 1,000 women across 13 cities on International Women's Day Friday.

Solar grandmothers from Africa celebrate India-backed empowerment

March 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) 'Solar grandmothers' from as far as Africa and Latin America Friday marked International Women's Day with song and dance as they celebrated the Indian government's unique initiative that has helped light up their lives and homes and of many others.

Delhi Police honours five North Easterners, to take initiative for welfare of north-east residents

March 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar.8 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday said that it would take initiatives to promote the welfare of north-eastern residents staying in the national capital.

UAE's Ras Al Khaimah launches e-job portal

March 8, 2013 at 3:23 AM

Ras Al Khaimah, March 8 (IANS/WAM) Ras Al Khaimah crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi has launched an e-job portal for government job seekers.

India's AFC Challenge Cup dream hangs in balance

March 6, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Yangon, March 6 (IANS) India's qualifying hopes for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 finals suffered a huge set-back Wednesday as they went down 0-1 to hosts Myanmar in their last qualifying match in Group A at the Yangon Youth Training Centre here Wednesday.

Set-back for India's qualifying hopes for AFC Challenge Cup

March 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Yangon, March 6 (IANS) A 75th minute strike by substitute Soe Min Oo sank India as Myanmar won 1-0 and booked a ticket for the prestigious AFC Challenge Cup 2014 finals after edging out India at the Yangon Youth Training Centre here Wednesday.

'Olympus Has Fallen' hits screens in India in March

March 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Gerard Butler-starrer "Olympus Has Fallen", a fast paced action thriller, will hit the screens in India March 22.

Ukraine seeks foreign clients for pilot training site

March 5, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Kiev, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine is considering leasing out a carrier-deck pilot training site in the Crimea to other countries, and India and China are the "obvious potential candidates".

We could have scored ten goals: Koevermans

March 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Yangon, March 4 (IANS) India football coach Wim Koevermans has praised his team for a brilliant performance and pointed out that they could have scored more goals after beating Guam 4-0 at the Yangon Training Centre in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers here Monday.

There's no room for complacency: Koevermans

March 3, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Yangon (Myanmar), March 3 (IANS) Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans Sunday said there was no room for complacency for his team when they take on minnows Guam Monday at the Yangon Training Centre here in their second of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers.

Acclimatising fast is very important: Koevermans

February 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Yangon, Feb 27 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevarmans Wednesday said acclimatisation will be the key as his boys gear up for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers starting here March 2.

Jeje geared up for AFC Challenge qualifiers

February 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Yangon, Feb 27 (IANS) Having been out of the team for nearly a year due to an ankle injury, India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is now geared up for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers starting here March 2.

Myanmar name squad for AFC Challenge qualifier

February 26, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Yangon, Feb 26 (IANS) Myanmar have named a 25-member squad for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifier to be hosted at Youth Training Centre here next month.

India's 101th space mission set for 6 p.m. liftoff

February 25, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) The fuelling of the second stage of the Indian rocket that would sling seven satellites into space has been completed and it is expected to lift off around 6 p.m. Monday, an official of the Indian space agency said.

Countdown on for India's 101th space mission Monday

February 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The fuelling of the second stage of the Indian rocket that would sling seven satellites into space Feb 25 evening is expected to be done by Monday morning while the countdown for the launch is progressing smoothly, said officials of the Indian space agency.

Fuelling of Indian rocket carrying seven satellites in progress

February 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) The countdown for the Monday evening launch of an Indian rocket that would sling into orbit the world's first smart phone-operated nano satellite and a space telescope satellite - and five others including an Indo-French satellite - is progressing smoothly, an official of the Indian space agency said.

Hawke calls Oscars 'destructive'

February 23, 2013 at 1:14 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Actor Ethan Hawke thinks the Oscars are "destructive" because they turn the art of filmmaking into a competition.

Army helps J&K remote area villagers enlist

February 20, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) Training by the army to the youths of remote and mountainous areas of Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir has helped five of them enlist in the force, an official said Wednesday.

AFC vows to fight match fixing

February 20, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 20 (IANS) Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has vowed to combat match fixing in Asian football, at a time when European football has been hit with the scandal.

Trade union strike threatens to cripple economy

February 19, 2013 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Key sectors of the economy may be crippled as a massive nation-wide trade union strike is set to start Wednesday, which will shut transport, banking services, shops and the postal system.

Indian rocket to carry 7 satellites in Feb 25 launch

February 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Indian space agency officials are gearing up to make the rocket that would carry seven satellites launch-ready for Feb 25 with a full system check, an official said.

Want US out, Taliban okay: Afghan women senators

February 14, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Women senators from Afghanistan have said they wanted US troops out of their country and would not mind having the Taliban in the government so long as they respected the constitution.

Interacting with healthcare avatars may reduce depressive symptoms in youngsters

February 12, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): Depression symptoms may be significantly reduced when 18 to 25-year-olds interact with computerized avatars-virtual 3D images of a healthcare provider like a nurse practitioner or physician -as a way to rehearse office visits ahead of time and learn self-management skills, a news study has revealed.

Fruits, vegetables help protect kidneys

February 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (IANS) Fruits and vegetables may help protect kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), resulting in excess acid build-up, says a new finding.

CIA operating secret drone base in Saudi Arabia

February 6, 2013 at 6:35 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) America's Central Intelligence Agency has been operating a secret airbase for drones in Saudi Arabia for the past two years, BBC reported.

NSG mulls countering futuristic IEDs

February 6, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Manesar (Haryana), Feb 6 (IANS) A top National Security Guard (NSG) official Wednesday said the ingenuity of Naxalites in using IEDs in Jharkhand is worrisome.

Massive match-fixing disclosure wake-up call

February 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM

The Hague, Feb 6 (IANS) The disclosure of massive match-fixing in European soccer caused a shock, but the outcome was no real surprise, said senior researcher Ben Van Rompuy of the T.M.C Asser Institute, a centre for international and European law in The Hague.

AIFD delegation calls on Vice President Hamid Ansari

February 4, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 4 (ANI): A delegation of 'All India Federation of the Deaf (AIFD)' called on Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari here on Monday.

1,400 graduates inducted into Afghan army

January 31, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Kabul, Jan 31 (IANS) A total of 1,400 soldiers Thursday graduated from the Kabul Military Training Centre (KMTC) and were commissioned into the Afghan National Army.

Vasudeva Rao new atomic research centre chief

January 31, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Distinguished scientist P.R. Vasudeva Rao took over as the new director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) from S.C. Chetal who retired Thursday.

TRS chief vows to intensify agitation

January 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday vowed to continue and intensify the agitation for a separate Telangana state.

E-cigarettes can cause more harm than smoking, says experts

January 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

London, January 27 (ANI): E-cigarettes, which are billed as a healthier alternative to smoking, may be more damaging than the habit they replace, experts have warned.

Incidents of female foeticide more in affluent families: Sheila Dikshit

January 24, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has exhorted the society to take a lesson from the heinous incident of 16th December, 2012. She described it as a ?Warning Bell? for the society and requested one and all to bring.

Scientists recreate earliest quadraped's backbone

January 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) In their first attempt, scientists have reconstructed the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone of early tetrapods, the earliest four-legged animals.

Weight-control experts stress 'education and commitment' to stay healthy

January 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, January 13 (ANI): Controlling weight needs to be about much more than just diet and exercise, researchers say.

RPSC PTI Grade II exam 2008, 2011 revised result declared

January 12, 2013 at 10:26 AM

RPSC PTI Grade II exam 2008, 2011 revised results has been declared. The declaration of the results has ended the long wait of the aspirants who are waiting for the results to be revised Rajasthan PSC.

S.K. Sarkar new water resources secretary

January 8, 2013 at 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) S.K. Sarkar, additional secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training, has been appointed the new secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources.

S.K. Sarkar to take over as Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources

January 8, 2013 at 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 8 (ANI): S.K. Sarkar, an IAS officer of West Bengal Cadre (1979), presently Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training will take over as Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources.

NZ coach Hesson says focus on 2015 WC not affecting Test form

January 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Wellington, Jan 7 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has admitted that the 2015 cricket World Cup is Kiwis' primary focus but denied that team's Test game is suffering as a result.

Air India suspends senior official for fudging simulator training records

January 2, 2013 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan.2 (ANI): National carrier Air India has suspended Capt. R.S. Dhillon, General Manager (Operations), Incharge Training, on grounds of fudging simulator training records.

Intense bursts of activity for merely 3 minutes a week 'may help you get fit'

January 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM

London, January 2 (ANI): You don't need to spend hours every week slogging in the gym anymore because just a few 30-second bursts of intense exercise, amounting to only three minutes a week, could deliver the health and weight-loss benefits of hours of lengthy, conventional regimes, researchers say.

Indian student designs helmet made of cardboard

December 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, Dec. 29 (ANI): An Indian art student at the Royal College of Art has designed a bicycle helmet that is entirely made from cardboard.

Men with larger penis less likely to use condom

December 21, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): The larger a man's penis is, the less likely he is to use a condom, a recent study of gay men in New York City has found.

Tom Daley to go head-to-head in reality show war

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, Dec 16 (ANI): Come January, presenter Clare Balding will go head to head with Tom Daley, as the sporting duo host rival reality TV shows.

AFI asked to hold fresh poll for three key posts

December 11, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The sports ministry Tuesday came down hard on the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) asking it to conduct fresh elections for only three key posts of the president, secretary general and the treasurer.

Hold fresh poll for three key posts, ministry tells AFI

December 11, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The sports ministry Wednesday directed the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to conduct fresh elections for only three key posts of the president, secretary general and the treasurer.

Dipika Pallikal aims for top-5 spot in world squash

December 9, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) When she is not sweating it out on court, Dipika Pallikal, the first Indian to break into the top-10 of the world squash rankings, loves to chat on social networks. And she comes up with great lines, too, like she did Sunday getting philosophical on Twitter: "Sometimes life just seems like chapters. Some good, some bad, but all come together to create the story of our lives."

US military eyes meditation for combat training

December 8, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Dec 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Deep breaths and long periods of silent reflection are something one might associate with yoga or an ashram in India - not combat readiness.

ISS crews head to Baikonur for final training

December 7, 2012 at 5:40 AM

Moscow, Dec 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The main and reserve crews for a new space expedition to the ISS have headed to the Baikonur launch site for final training before lift off later this month.

Katie Price 'dating rugby star Gavin Henson'

December 6, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Dec 6 (ANI): Katie Price is rumoured to have set her sights on Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson.

China to grow veggies on Mars and Moon

December 5, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): Chinese astronauts are planning to grow fresh vegetables on Mars and the moon after researchers successfully completed a preliminary test in Beijing.

Chinese astronauts may grow vegetables on Moon

December 3, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Beijing, Dec 3 (IANS) Chinese astronauts may get fresh vegetables and oxygen supplies through gardening at extraterrestrial bases on the Moon in the future, an official said after a just-concluded lab experiment in Beijing.

Now, drone that can cripple a nation's electronics at the touch of a button

December 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, December 2 (ANI): Scientists have turned fantasy into reality by developing a missile that targets buildings with microwaves that disable computers but don't harm people.