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Nigerian to replace aging table tennis stars

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Lagos, May 10 (IANS) The Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) is looking to replace its aging stars by scouting for talent at the grassroots.

Arunachal MP writes to PM, appeals for probe of fraud chit funds in North East

April 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): In a letter to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Member of Parliament from the state of Arunachal Pradesh Takam Sanjoy has appealed to him to order a probe into the fraudulent activities of hundreds of so-called financial institutions operating across the entire North East region.

Will Smith never punishes children

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith says he doesn't believe in punishing his children as it spreads negativity.

Rita Ora visits detox camp to regain shape

April 23, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) British singer Rita Ora paid a visit to Viva Mayr clinic in Austria, one of the most gruelling detox camps in the world, to get into "perfect shape" for the summer.

My father Naseeruddin Shah is my idol: Imaad Shah

April 22, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) If he makes no bones about losing the lead role in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" because of his "long hair and beard", a contrast to a "sophisticated Wall Street guy", Imaad Shah is equally frank in admitting that his actor father Naseeruddin Shah is his "idol".

Roda JC hold Vitesse to a draw in Dutch league

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

The Hague, April 14 (IANS) Vitesse Arnhem missed a chance to join Ajax at the top of the Dutch football league standings as they drew 3-3 with Roda JC.

Charity work is important: Pinkett Smith

February 18, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 18 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith get their kids involved in as much charity work as possible to make them realise the importance of helping others.

Modi is blowing hot air and misleading people: Congress

February 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Alleging Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of 'blowing hot air and misleading the people', the Congress party on Wednesday said that his speech at the Sri Ram Collage of Commerce (SRCC) here is not backed by any substantive or concrete achievement on the ground.

Buntings and hash browns as Indians cheer Obama win

November 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Blue, white and red - the colours of the US flag - sparkled in the sun-dappled lawns of the Hotel Imperial in the capital where an eclectic crowd of friends of America, mediapersons, students, politicians and diplomats, over a lavish breakfast spread, cheered President Barack Obama on his re-election.

Buntings and hash browns as Indians cheer Obama win

November 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Blue, white and red - the colours of the United States of America - sparkled in the sun-dappled lawns of the Hotel Imperial in the capital where an eclectic crowd of friends of America, mediapersons, students, politicians and diplomats cheered President Barack Obama on his re-election over a lavish breakfast spread.

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana 'dating again'

September 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana have rekindled their romance, six months after they split in March.

Disease claims two lives in Himachal

September 4, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Shimla, Sep 4 (IANS) Two people have died in Himachal Pradesh of scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, an official said here Tuesday. With these deaths, the toll in the state due to the disease increased to three this year.

Mehsana court convicts 22, acquits 61 in Deepda Darwaza riots case

July 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Mehsana (Gujarat), July 30 (ANI): A court here on Monday convicted 22 of the 83 accused in connection with the 2002 Deepda Darwaza riots case in which 11 persons of a family were burnt alive in the aftermath of the Godhra train carnage, but absolved them of the serious charges of murder and criminal conspiracy.

Olympics: China's Li Na turns to focus to doubles after singles loss

July 29, 2012 at 2:50 AM

London, July 29 (IANS) Chinese No.1 women's tennis player Li Na said she will focus on the doubles after losing to Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the first round of the women's singles at the London Olympics.

Former mate reveals 'carefree' Wiggins could have been football hooligan

July 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

London, July 24 (ANI): Christophe Moreau, who used to ride with Bradley Wiggins for the Credit Agricole team from 2004-05, has revealed that the Tour de France winner could have become a football hooligan, but possessed the potential to become a great champion.

Former mate reveals 'carefree' Wiggins could have been football hooligan

July 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, July 24 (ANI): Christophe Moreau, who used to ride with Bradley Wiggins for the Credit Agricole team from 2004-05, has revealed that the Tour de France winner could have become a football hooligan, but possessed the potential to become a great champion.

Anzhi's opponents better prepared: Hiddink

July 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Moscow, July 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Anzhi Makhachkala coach Guus Hiddink says Hungarian minnows FC Honved are the better prepared side for their Europa League second qualifying round, first-leg clash Thursday.

130,000 Syrians fled to Jordan since 2011

July 9, 2012 at 8:48 AM

Amman, July 9 (IANS) Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh has said that about 131,000 Syrians have entered Jordan since 2011 when the unrest started in Syria, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Tom and Katie's lawyers negotiating child custody, property settlement

July 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' divorce will not be played out in court, as their lawyers try to negotiate a settlement.

Mehsana riot accused absconding, court issues arrest warrant

June 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Ahmedabad, June 5 (IANS) The Mehsana additional sessions court Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against an accused in the Dipda Darwaja massacre case in which 11 people were butchered during the 2001 riots.

Lazio captain Mauri arrested for match-fixing

May 28, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Rome, May 28 (IANS) Lazio skipper Stefano Mauri was arrested Monday amid a widening investigation into match-fixing scandals in Italian football.

My kids are fame-savvy: Will Smith

May 25, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actor Will Smith admits his two kids understand the fame game better than him.

J-Lo irks PETA with fox fur photo shoot

August 3, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Washington, August 3 (ANI): Singer Jennifer Lopez has invited the wrath of animal rights activists after she wore a white fox fur coat for a recent glamorous magazine shoot.

Russian official says five foreigners killed in Quetta "not Chechens"

June 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Quetta, June 1(ANI): The five foreigners who were killed in police firing in Quetta two weeks ago were not Chechens, the Vice Consul of the Russian Consulate in Karachi, Tural Dzhavadov, has said.

Lawson for complete overhaul of Cricket Australia following top-down disintegration

February 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Sydney, Feb 10(ANI): Former Australian fast bowler and Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has called for a complete overhaul of Cricket Australia (CA) following the national team's slump to No.5 on the Test rankings list.

Britney Spears, Jason Trawick's romantic trip to Mexico

December 6, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Britney Spears and her boyfriend Jason Trawick have dismissed rumours of domestic violence completely with a romantic trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Christina Aguilera's 'lust for lesbian romps led to divorce'

October 21, 2010 at 11:49 AM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): The reason behind Christina Aguilera and hubby Jordan Bratma spilt is out - the singer was apparently dumped by hubby because of her 'lust for lesbian romps.'

LiLo wants apology from court over false cocaine addiction charges

August 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Washington, August 24 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan wants some form of apology or compensation from the court after coming clean in her latest medical reports.

When Abbey Clancy packed two left shoes in fiance Peter Crouch's bag

April 5, 2010 at 2:27 PM

London, April 5 (ANI): Lingerie model Abbey Clancy is said to have made a boob when she packed her soccer star fiance Peter Crouch's bag, as he ended up with two left shoes.

Cook says he will lead side in Bangladesh his way

February 16, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Dubai, Feb.16 (ANI): Essex opener Alastair Cook has said that he will do it his way as England captain during the team's tour of Bangladesh.

'Haiti suffering puts everything into perspective' says Button

January 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM

London, Jan 26(ANI): Reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button has said the harrowing scenes of suffering people in Haiti has made him think and "put everything into perspective".

Susan Boyle launches own merchandise

January 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Scottish singer Susan Boyle has launched her own Subostore, which sells a wide range of merchandise.

Hamilton out to reigning champion Button

December 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM

London, Dec 8(ANI): Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he is eager to regain his title from new team-mate and reigning champ Jenson Button.

Jordan 'too filthy', says I'm A Celebrity star Samantha Fox

December 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM

London, December 1 (ANI): Former glamour model Samantha Fox has slammed Jordan for disclosing her bedroom antics during her time on jungle reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here".

Katie Price puts her boobs on show in I'm A Celebrity

November 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): Katie Price a.k.a Jordan has made her highly anticipated return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Jordan's big-boobed lingerie line gets pink slip from Asda

October 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM

London, Oct 24 (ANI): Katie Price's contract for her lingerie range with Asda has come to an end, after the supermarket decided against continuing the deal.

Capello has Becks, Crouch in his World Cup squad sights

October 16, 2009 at 2:04 PM

London, Oct. 16 (ANI): England football coach Fabio Capello appears to be considering both David Beckham and Peter Crouch for his World Cup 2010 squad of 23 players.

Strauss reveals how he plotted downfall of Australia's big three in Oval Test

September 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM

Nottingham (UK), Sep.16 (ANI): England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has revealed how he planned the removal of Australia's big three-Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke - to win the fifth Test and Ashes series at The Oval last month.

'Scooby Doo' prequel set for DVD release

August 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A prequel to the 2002 Scooby Doo film, which starred Hollywood couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., is all set for a DVD release.

IG, DIG of UP Police among those injured in encounter with dacoit gang

June 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM

Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh), June 16 (ANI): Three policemen in Uttar Pradesh were killed and nine others including IG PAC VK Gupta and DIG of Chitrakoot Dham Sushil Kumar Singh, were injured in an encounter with dreaded Nan Kewat dacoit gang in Chitrakoot district.

Donadoni to coach Napoli

March 12, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Rome, March 12 (DPA) Napoli have hired former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni to replace Edy Reja after a dismal run in the Italian Serie A, local media reported.

Will Smith planned three-day Valentine's Day celebrations for wife

February 14, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Romantic Will Smith planned a three day Valentine's Day fest for wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, with celebrations starting on the night of February 12 itself.

When radio changed a Gujarat taboo

January 15, 2009 at 10:49 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) There was a time not so long ago when kite flying was considered taboo in northern Gujarat, particularly in middle and upper class families. But what may have changed things was a voice from the sky - running commentaries on All India Radio.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber slams Simon Cowell for 'not working hard'

January 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM

London, Jan 09 (ANI): Musician Andrew Lloyd Webber has slammed 'X Factor' judge Simon Cowell for not working hard with his artists.

Posh's fury at Becks' 'sexy skimpily-clad Italian interviewer'

December 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM

London, December 20 (ANI): Victoria Beckham reportedly hit the roof after finding out that a stunning Italian TV presenter, fond of wearing revealing clothes, was to take hubby David's first TV interview when he lands in Milan.

Pinkett-Smith fine with husband's women fans

November 28, 2008 at 1:26 PM

London, Nov 28 (IANS) Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith is fine with the fact that other women lust after husband actor Will Smith.

Politicians, scribes play cricket for a cause

November 4, 2008 at 6:14 PM

Mehsana (Gujarat), Nov 4 (IANS) Politicians and journalists in a north Gujarat district played a 19-overs-a-side match Tuesday, inaugurating a 27-day cricket tournament to nurture talented youth in the region.

Hamilton gives rivals icy reception after Shanghai win

October 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM

London, Oct.20 (ANI): British Formula One race Lewis Hamilton gave his rivals an icy reception after his sizzling win in Shanghai Grand Prix.

World Anaesthesia Day to be celebrated on Oct 16

October 15, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The World Anaesthesia Day-2008 will be celebrated in Assam on October 16 under the banner of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (Guwahati city branch).

Meet the woman who beat Sarah Palin in a beauty pageant

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Former Miss Alaska Maryline Blackburn has revealed she knows what it's like to run against Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

England aces smuggling choco bars to battle hunger pangs!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 31 (ANI): England's football aces have turned to smuggling chocolate bars into their rooms after they were put on a new super-tough diet by their coach Fabio Capello.

Navdeep upsets top-seed Kyu-Tae- Im

February 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM

India's Navdeep Singh scripted an easy 6-3, 6-4 upset win over top seed Korean Kyu-Tae- Im while man-in-news Karan Rastogi rallied to overcome

Collage in Sandeep Suri finals (Delhi Sports)

January 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Fine batting display by Rameej Niyamat (76), Lokesh Sharma (56) and Parmod Bhati (50 not out) helped Collage Sports Management beat LB Shastri