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

'Test newbie' Faulkner confident 'aggressiveness' will help in Ashes

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Young Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that although he has never played a Test match or been to England before, he has the necessary aggressiveness to thrive in the back-to-back Ashes series.

ExxonMobil reports slightly higher earnings

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New York, April 26 (IANS/EFE) US supermajor ExxonMobil Corp. said Thursday it earned $9.5 billion in the first quarter, up 1 percent from the same period in 2012.

Timid parents blamed for kids' bad behaviour in classrooms

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, March 25 (ANI): Teachers are blaming timid parents for breeding a generation of rowdy schoolchildren, according to a new survey.

Former Test skipper Hughes warns of 'future' pitfalls for Clarke

March 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Former Test captain Kim Hughes has warned of the obstacles facing captain Michael Clarke, who is leading a divided team, and said that a shake-up is necessary to confront Australia's cricket crisis.

Iran, Pakistan launch gas pipeline project

March 12, 2013 at 8:27 AM

Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Monday a gas pipeline project which will link Iran's gas pipeline to that of Pakistan.

'West has no right to stop Iran-Pakistan pipeline'

March 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday said the West "has no right to obstruct" the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.

Kiwis in full command of Dunedin Test after rain forces early finish on day three

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Wellington, Mar 8 (ANI): A brilliant century by Hamish Rutherford in his debut Test helped New Zealand take a 235 run lead over England in the first Test match in Dunedin after rain forced an early finish on day three.

Hawaiians 'happiest and healthiest Americans'

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, March 3 (ANI): Hawaii has topped well-being list for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new poll.

Ora, Arthur visit strip club?

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 AM

London, Feb 15 (IANS) British pop star Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a secret date to a strip club with "The X Factor" winner James Arthur.

Meet 16-year-old UK girl with IQ more than Einstein's

February 13, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Essex is said to have an IQ higher than that of Albert Einstein.

Kim will bounce back into shape, guarantees trainer

February 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child in July with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, will be back in shape after her pregnancy as she is already very fit, says her personal trainer Tracy Anderson.

Aussie still looking for fast death overs bowler for T20s

January 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Sydney, Jan. 30 (ANI): Australia's chief Twenty20 strategists, George Bailey and Mickey Arthur, have admitted frustration at their inability to find a fast bowler who can be relied on to thwart opponents' fast finishes.

Warnie set to bid adieu to cricket

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Sydney, Jan. 20 (ANI): Shane Warne will leave the Big Bash League in disgrace after he will refuse to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Melbourne tomorrow.

Jamie Foxx begins work on new album

January 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx returns to the studio to begin work on his new album and has recruited Kanye West to produce it.

Ex-Man U star Neville abandons plan to build 'Teletubby' house after neighbours' furore

December 24, 2012 at 6:37 PM

London, Dec 24(ANI): Former Manchester United midfielder Gary Neville has dumped plans to build an underground home, also called the Teletubby house, because it was disturbing his neighbours.

Petra Ecclestone shows off baby bump on dinner date with Mel Gibson

November 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, November 20 (ANI): Petra Ecclestone, may be keeping mum about her pending motherhood, but she was clearly sporting a baby bump as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Bengal's fish production may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015: Assocham

November 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Fish production in West Bengal, the country's largest fish producing state, may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015 from the current level of about 1,800 tonnes, industry body Assocham said Tuesday.

Emraan Hashmi goes Hollywood with Danis Tanovic's next

November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Bollywood's 'serial kisser' Emraan Hashmi is heading to the West. He is set to feature in Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's next film, a collaboration of multiple production houses.

Oz may stick with 'trusted trio' of Siddle, Hilfenhaus and Pattinson for Gabba Test

October 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Sydney, Oct 23(ANI): Australia bowling coach Allister de Winter has said the tested trio of Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and James Pattinson are the three fast bowlers likely to be selected for the first Test match against South Africa in Gabba, Brisbane, starting November 9.

Dentist claims treating the dead!

October 6, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Oct 6 (IANS) A woman dentist in Britain has been jailed for seven years for cheating the National Health Service (NHS) of over 1.5 million pounds (about $2.5 million) by claiming procedures on dead patients.

Windies cricket board to increase retainer contract

September 22, 2012 at 1:47 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Sep 22 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has approved an increase in the number of male players who are to receive annual retainer contracts (ARC).

Australia T20 captain Bailey admits it's 'all or nothing' situation for him now

September 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Sydney, Sep 22(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has admitted it's an all or nothing type of situation right now for him to etch his name in the country's cricketing folklore.

Copies of 50 Shades of Grey to be burnt by sex abuse victims' charity

August 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM

London, Aug 24 (ANI): The director of a women's refuge has urged people to burn copies of the popular erotic novel '50 Shades Of Grey,' claiming it is degrading and encourages sexual violence.

'Big Boss'? Not again, says Sunny Leone

July 30, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) It was her big ticket to Bollywood -- but Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone says she would never go back to the "Bigg Boss" house.

Sunil Gavaskar turns 63: A look back at the Glorious career

July 10, 2012 at 3:23 PM

On Sunil Gavaskar's 63 birthday, here is a look back at the milestones he achieved in his 16 years of cricket career.

Russia warns West of 'big war' in Syria

July 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Moscow, July 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow lashed out Thursday at the Western position on Syria, saying it could aggravate the situation to the point of war.

Villas-Boas facing stiff competition from Blanc and Rangnick for Tottenham's managerial post

June 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, June 24 (ANI): Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is in a three-way fight to grab the manager's post at Tottenham Hotspur.

Girl nods off in April, wakes up in June!

June 14, 2012 at 7:51 PM

London, June 14 (IANS) A teenaged British girl, who missed her exams and even celebrating her birthday after nodding off in April, woke up last week.

'Cricket-mad' Bolt keen to play in Australia's Big Bash League

June 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Sydney, June 8(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is very keen to play in Australia's Twenty20 tournament Big Bash League, according to Melbourne Stars president Eddie McGuire, who is close to recruiting Bolt in his team.

Israel rejects links to world's most complex espionage malware 'Flame'

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Tel Aviv, June 1 (ANI): Israel has rejected claims that it might be behind the recently discovered sophisticated cyber espionage virus called Flame.

Bresnan 'happy' to be England's "lucky charm"

May 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM

London, May 28 (ANI): English cricketer Tim Bresnan has said that he is happy to be England's 'lucky charm'.

Iran to build another n-plant in 2014

May 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Tehran, May 27 (IANS) Iran will build another nuclear power plant in the country's Bushehr city by early 2014, a top official said.

Century-maker Samuels gives it back to Anderson

May 26, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge here.

Anderson, Samuels involved in verbal spat on Day 1 of Trent Bridge Test

May 26, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Trent Bridge, May 26 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson and Marlon Samuels were involved in a verbal battle in which the West Indies batsman had the upper hand as his century helped turn the tide of the second Test.

Broad becomes seventh player ever to claim five wickets and score century at Lord's

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Stuart Broad became only the seventh player in history to both take five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's and score a Test century at the ground after he ended the first day with figures of six for 72 against the West Indies on Thursday.

'Paa' child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated

May 17, 2012 at 1:54 AM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The last rites of child artist Taruni Sachdev, who died in a plane crash in Nepal, were performed here Wednesday evening.

Injury concerns for West Indies after loss to Lions

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Northampton, May 14 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against England Lions here Sunday, just four days ahead of their clash with World No.1 England in the opening Test at Lord's.

Former captain Stewart warns Windies about 'best' England bowling attack

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Former captain Alec Stewart believes England has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, and the touring West Indies team should be wary of it.

Fast bowler Anderson says they want to be 'one of the greatest England teams' ever

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has said the players believe they can become one of the best England teams ever.

England receives early boost as Broad declares himself fit to face Windies at Lord's

May 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

London, May 6(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has declared himself fit to play in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on May 17.

New Zealand Cricket board rebuffs last-minute deal to retain Wright as coach

May 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Wellington, May 2(ANI): The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board has rejected a last-ditch effort from chief executive David White to keep John Wright as the coach of the national team.

Inexperienced Starc in contention to play against Windies in Dominica

April 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Port of Spain, Apr 21 (ANI): Inexperienced pacer Mitchell Starc can get a chance to play against the West Indies in the third Test due to injuries to fast bowlers Peter Siddle and James Pattinson.

I'm the worst dater ever, says Eva Longoria

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Eva Longoria has confessed to being terrible at dating, and insists she can understand the reason as to why people turn to dating shows to find a partner.

Osama's widow wishes asylum in Britain

April 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's youngest widow wishes to spend her life in Britain with her five children and meet the Royal Family, The Sun reported Thursday.

Iran busts terror cell linked to Israel

April 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Tehran, April 10 (IANS) Iran Tuesday said it has busted a terrorist cell linked to Israel and arrested a number of its members.

Windies keep lid on Australia despite Clarke's 50

April 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 10 (IANS/CMC) Captain Michael Clarke stroked a half-century to stabilise Australia but the West Indies bowlers made crucial strikes at key junctures, to stay in control on the third day of the opening Test at Kensington Oval.

Warner to seek long-time idol Warne's help to become full-fledged Test spinner

April 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 9(ANI): Australian opening batsman David Warner intends seeking his long-time idol Shane Warne's help to transform himself into a fully fledged Test leg-spinner.

Harris likely to replace Pattinson in Oz squad for Bridgetown Test against Windies

April 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Bridgetown, Barbados, Apr 6(ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris is expected replace young pace ace James Pattinson for the final fast bowler's berth in Australian squad for the Bridgetown Test against the West Indies.

Longoria and Cruz spotted on dinner date 'after splitting just weeks ago'

April 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, who had reportedly split just a few weeks ago after dating for a year, were seen dining out in West Hollywood on Sunday night.

CPI-M will brood over setbacks at 20th congress

April 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 2 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will hold its 20th party congress here starting Wednesday to discuss its recent electoral setbacks and the way ahead in an era of coalition politics.

Windies switching gears for Twenty20 series against Australia

March 27, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Gros Islet (St. Lucia), March 27 (IANS/CMC) For all their heroics in masterminding a tied series with Australia in the just concluded one-day series, West Indies say they will be refocussing for the two-match Twenty20 starting here Tuesday.

Drugs for diabetes and cancer may be used to treat dengue

March 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Indonesian boy, 8, smokes two packs of cigarettes a day

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.

Indonesian boy, 8, smokes two packs of cigarettes a day

March 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.

Windies tour likely to be most poorly watched tour due to schedule overkill: MacGill

March 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has predicted that he upcoming series in the Caribbean looms as one of the most poorly watched tours in decades.

Kayne West upsets royal family with loud music

March 7, 2012 at 9:05 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Kanye West has caused distress to the members of the royal family by playing his music too loudly at his hotel suite.

Kayne West upsets royal family with loud music

March 7, 2012 at 8:07 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Kanye West has caused distress to the members of the royal family by playing his music too loudly at his hotel suite.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

Beyonce and Jay-Z back on track with new albums

February 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Beyonce, who is currently at home with her with one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, is reportedly planning to return to the music studio sometime soon with two projects slated for 2012.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Danny DeVito to make West End debut in 'The Sunshine Boys'

January 31, 2012 at 8:52 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.

Danny DeVito to make West End debut in 'The Sunshine Boys'

January 31, 2012 at 6:36 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Daniel Radcliffe enjoying moving on from 'Harry Potter' character

January 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who stars in new movie 'The Woman in Black', has revealed that it feels "very natural" to be moving on in his acting career, away from the 'Harry Potter' character who has made him a global name.

Eight killed in West Bengal road accident

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Malda, Jan 23 (ANI): At least eight people died on the spot and many others got injured after the bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in West Bengal's Malda District on Monday.

Nicklas Bendtner goes lingerie shopping with new squeeze

January 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, Jan 7 (ANI): Nicklas Bendtner went lingerie shopping with his new girlfriend - to the same place he visited with his ex-fiancee.

Dwayne Bravo prefers nightclubs to beaches

December 14, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Melbourne, Dec 14 (ANI): Dwayne Bravo has revealed that he is more into the nightlife than the beaches.

West must see Afghanistan job through after making 'investment in blood': UK military chief

December 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): Western nations cannot turn their back on Afghanistan and must see the job through after making an "investment in blood", the commander of British forces in that country has said.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for the Wales manager Gary Speed who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Bravo to join Sydney Sixers for Twenty20 Big Bash League

November 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Sydney, Nov 16(ANI): The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for the upcoming Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Navy says it has no ships left to defend UK shores

November 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

London, Nov.2 (ANI): Britain has been without a single warship to defend its shores for a month because of defence cuts and operations in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

NATO all but rules out no-fly zone over Syria

October 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Brussels, Oct.31 (ANI): NATO has all but ruled out the possibility of establishing a no-fly zone over Syria after the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, warned that any western intervention would cause an "earthquake" that would "burn the whole region".

Chappell endorses Inverarity's appointment as Oz chief selector

October 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Sydney, Oct. 29 (ANI): Former Australian captain and selector Greg Chappell has endorsed the appointment of former spinner John Inverarity as Australia's full-time national selector, saying the shock choice was an ideal figure to oversee the new-look panel.

Abramovich all set to move Chelsea away from Stamford Bridge

October 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is all set to move the club away from Stamford Bridge, overlooking 106 years of history.

Football pundit Harton's racist 'chinky' tweet angers twitterati

September 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

London, Sep.26 (ANI): Football pundit John Harton has been blasted for saying he was off to "pick up a chinky".

Swann aims to be 'more grown up and mature' for England Twenty20 captaincy

September 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, Sep 15(ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that he must grow up and stop acting the joker after being named as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies.

New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant Ambrose recalls 1995 confrontation with Steve Waugh

September 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, Sep. 13 (ANI): New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant and West Indian great Curtly Ambrose has recalled the time when he aggressively confronted former Australian captain Steve Waugh during a Test series between the West Indies and Australia, when the former was in danger of losing its number one status in world cricket.

Dhoni named captain of ICC ODI team

September 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

London, Sep 13 (ANI): Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named as the captain of ICC World ODI team for 2011.

Getting to No.1 isn't enough for England: Swann

August 3, 2011 at 6:39 PM

London, Aug.3 (ANI): Off-spinner Graeme Swann says that getting the number one spot won't be enough for England, at least for the current group of players.

MJ wanted 'The Phantom of the Opera' film role

July 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Sydney, July 04 (ANI): Theatre impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that the late Michael Jackson wanted a role in a film version of his classic musical 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

Ocean currents speed melting of Antarctica's Pine Glacier by 50pc

June 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

London, June 27 (ANI): West Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier is melting 50 percent faster than it was in the early 1990s, as stronger ocean currents are chiseling away at ice from below.

'Godfather of Hip-Hop' Gil Scott-Heron dies at 62

May 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): Gil Scott-Heron, who is considered a progenitor of hip-hop, died Friday in a New York hospital. He was 62.

Taliban may chose to talk rather than fight after Osama's death

May 9, 2011 at 2:04 PM

Los Angeles/Kandahar, May 9 (ANI): The Taliban is reportedly considering fresh options in their fight against the West in the wake of the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden by US Navy Seals.

Anderson keen to regain England ODI spot

April 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM

London, Apr 27(ANI): England James Anderson has vowed to fight for his place in the national one-day squad after finding himself on the sidelines at the end of the recent World Cup.

Tredwell was concerned of not getting a chance in England's WC campaign

March 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Chennai, Mar 20(ANI): England off-spinner James Tredwell, who took 4-48 against West Indies in their World Cup group match, has said that he was frustrated and was wondering if he would ever get a chance in the six-week tournamnet in the Indian sub-continent.

England beat Australia to win Ashes series Down Under after 24 years

January 7, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): England's 24-year wait to win an Ashes series in Australia is over, as the visitors thrashed Australia by an innings and 83 runs in the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday to claim a 3-1 victory.

Siliguri environmentalists support ban on sale of tobacco in plastic sachets

December 10, 2010 at 6:17 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Dec.10 (ANI): Environmentalists and anti-tobacco groups in West Bengal's Siliguri district supported the decision of supreme court to ban the sale of tobacco products packed in plastic.

Wildlife activists protest elephant killings in Siliguri

November 23, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Siliguri (West Bengal), Nov.23 (ANI): Several voluntary environmental and wildlife organistaions staged a protest here on Tuesday, expressing their anguish over elephants killed by speeding trains in the forest areas.

Flintoff confident England will beat Australia in Ashes series

November 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM

London, Nov.23 (ANI): Double Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff believes England has a better crop of players than Australia and expects them to retain the coveted urn.

Syria important for India's energy security needs: President Patil

November 21, 2010 at 7:58 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 21 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who left on nine day state visit to West Asia on Sunday, described Syria as an important country for India's energy security needs.

Jesse James, Kat Von D get 'touchy-feely' during intimate lunch

October 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Despite rumours of a break-up between actress Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James and Kat Von D, the two were spotted looking very cosy as they had an intimate lunch.

Alex Ferguson won't blame goalkeeper for draw

October 17, 2010 at 5:40 PM

London, Oct 17(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to put the blame on goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar after his howler gave West Brom a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.

US school ban 'I [heart] boobies' bracelet supporting cancer foundation

October 16, 2010 at 1:38 PM

New York, Oct 16 (ANI): A bracelet that reads "I [heart] boobies" has been banned from schools in the US, it has emerged.

US evangelical leader's 'yoga at odds with Christianity' comment stirs controversy

October 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

New York, Oct 8(ANI): An American evangelical leader, Albert Mohler, who has cautioned Christians against the practice of yoga, saying that its spiritual basis violates the tenets of Christianity, has sparked a storm.