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

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

Spears under fire for giving toy gun to son

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 AM

Los Angeles, May 21 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears is facing criticism for allow­ing her 6-year-old son Jayden to play with a large toy gun.

SEBI approves angel fund for supporting start-up companies

May 7, 2013 at 5:02 PM

The Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the stock market watchdog Tuesday gave its nod for village angel fund of $10 million....................

SEBI approves Start-up Village Angel Fund

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Kochi, May 7 (IANS) Market regulator SEBI has approved an angel fund of $10 million to address the problem of resource crunch for start-up companies across the country.

Bob Dylan's unreleased anti-war song's original lyric sheet expected to fetch 35k pounds at auction

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): Bob Dylan's never-before-released song's lyrics are set to go to under hammer in London next month, after they were discovered in a drawer in Sweden.

Eight confirmed dead in China landslide

April 30, 2013 at 3:16 AM

Beijing, April 30 (IANS) Eight villagers have been confirmed dead in China's Guizhou province following a landslide Saturday, after the last body was retrieved Monday afternoon.

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan over electrocution deaths

April 26, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday sought a report from the Rajasthan government over six boys being electrocuted to death due to the alleged negligence of the state electricity department.

Richie Havens, singer who opened Woodstock, dies

April 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New York, April 23 (IANS/EFE) US singer-songwriter Richie Havens, the artist who opened the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1969 and one of this country's folk music legends, died Monday of a heart attack, according to his agent. He was 72.

Backing investment, Himachal says yes to Ford ski resort

April 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) The multi-billion high-end ski resort project, promoted by Alfred Ford of the Ford Motor Company, near Himachal Pradesh's resort town of Manali is expected to see the light of day after more than five years of logjams.

Hugh Jackman left shaken by razor-throwing 'stalker' fan

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New York, Apr. 15 (ANI): Hugh Jackman has said that his encounter with a razor-wielding fan at West Village gym was a frightening experience.

Drake re-ignites fight with Chris Brown

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr. 15 (ANI): Drake has said that Chris Brown's insecurities are the fact that he is making better music than the 'Kiss Kiss' singer.

'Startup Corridor' to US to help young Indian entrepreneurs

April 10, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Kochi, April 10 (IANS) Young entrepreneurs in India can now visit and connect with likeminded entrepreneurs, mentors and seed investors in Silicon Valley, US, with the creation of a "Startup Corridor" between the two countries.

Alec Baldwin's 'stalker' refuses no-jail plea deal

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New York, Apr. 9 (ANI): Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's alleged stalker has rejected a no-jail, no-criminal-record deal for a string of tweets and uninvited visits at the couple's Greenwich Village and East Hampton homes, last year.

Blonde celebs going brunette 'to be taken seriously'

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

New York, Apr 9 (ANI): January Jones, who plays Betty Francis in 'Mad Men', dyed her signature champagne coif a shocking deep brown for Sunday night's season premiere.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen to buy new NYC pad

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New York, April 05 (ANI): Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen, are reportedly looking to purchase a new pad in New York City.

British MPs tour UAE's Saadiyat island

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 4 (IANS/WAM) A delegation of British MPs have paid a special visit to the Saadiyat island off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

Tom Cruise thrills fans at `Oblivion' premiere

March 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Buenos Aires, March 28 (IANS/EFE) US actor Tom Cruise turned up for the Argentine premiere of his new film "Oblivion", thrilling a crowd of fans eager for a glimpse of the Hollywood megastar.

Now, dating website for couples to spice up their love life

March 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New York, Mar 14 (ANI): A New York-based dating website is reaching out to rev up the love lives of city slickers who are already matched up, by providing pre-planned dates.

Brit salesman crowned king of Indian village for turning lives around

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): A former insurance salesman from Wales has been crowned king of a village in India.

John Abraham helps spread light

March 5, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Bollywood actor John Abraham has lent his name to PowerLight A Village, an initiative to provide solar electricity to remote villages across the country. He has urged his fans to join in the effort.

Global entrepreneurs to visit Kochi's Startup Village

March 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Kochi, March 5 (IANS) Startup Village, the country's first telecom incubator here, will host top global entrepreneurs and mentors Wednesday.

Mayor inspected Munirka Ward with area councilor Parmila Tokas

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

SDMC Mayor Savita Guptavisited ward no. 166 Munirka with area Councilor and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan and Bal Vikas Committee, Parmila Dheeraj Tokas. During the visit, Mayor SDMC Smt. Savita Gupta and Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar did the abrupt inspection of Munirka ward. In this inspection the team visited sector 2, 3, 4 and Munirka Village

Kerala company selected for Microsoft initiative

February 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Kochi, Feb 20 (IANS) Overcoming stiff global competition, Profoundis Labs, a Startup Village company here has been selected for the Microsoft Accelerator Programme, a company official said Wednesday.

ScarJo shows off 'flashy' diamond 'engagement' ring

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New York, Feb. 20 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson sent the rumour mills spinning after she was seen with an eye-catching pear-shaped diamond ring on her finger while she was out walking with her French boyfriend on Monday.

Snacking at work desk can make you gain 6lbs in 1 year

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): Eating unhealthy snacks at your work desk makes you pile on almost half a stone a year, a new survey has found.

Nagaland Home Minister quits over cash, arms haul

February 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Amid the seizers of cash amount and weapons from his vehicle, Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen has resigned from the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) government. He has send his resignation submitted to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

Nagaland home minister resigns

February 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Kohima, Feb 19 (IANS) Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen has resigned from the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) government, a party official said Tuesday.

Nagaland Home Minister detained, arms and huge cash seized from his vehicle

February 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Kohima, Feb. 18 (ANI): Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen was detained near Wokha district for allegedly carrying a cache of arms and ammunition and Rs.1.10 crore in cash in his vehicle on Monday.

Cash, arms seized from Nagaland home minister's car

February 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Kohima, Feb 18 (IANS) Cash amounting to more than Rs.1 crore and weapons were seized from the vehicle of Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen Monday. The minister said the money belonged to the party funds but said he had no idea how the arms got into his car.

Nagaland Home Minister detained; cash, arms seized

February 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Kohima, Feb 18 (ANI): Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L Imchen was detained near Wokha district for allegedly carrying a cache of arms and ammunition and Rs 1.10 crore in cash in a vehicle on Monday.

Obama's favourite burger joint shutters up over landlord dispute

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Popular US burger restaurant Ray's Hell Burger has closed two of its locations due to a landlord dispute.

Tom Cruise to sell NY condo for $3million

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Tom Cruise is allegedly in contract to sell his New York condominium for 3million dollars after 29 years.

Irina Shayk sports brunette locks just 3 days after unveiling fiery red hair

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Irina Shayk was spotted with brunette locks, just three days after posting a snap of herself in fiery red hair in the social networking site.

Holistic approach to development by Parmila Tokas in Munirka

January 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Councillor from ward No,166 (Munirka) and Chairperson, Mahila Kalyan & Bal Vikas Committee, SDMC Parmila Dheeraj Tokas today inaugurated

Chinese kills roommate, dumps body in manhole

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Beijing, Jan 18 (IANS) A man was stabbed to death and dumped into a manhole by his roommate in a Chinese village after the duo quarrelled while drinking, Shanghai Daily reported Friday.

KSEB, Startup Village team up for energy sector innovations

January 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Kochi-based Startup Village Wednesday tied up with the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to set up "Energy Innovation Zone" - a platform that will foster new ideas and innovations to solve problems afflicting the power sector.

Kashmir Valley farmers reap profit by using latest technology

January 16, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan. 16 (ANI): Farmers in the Kashmir Valley are reaping profits, thanks to initiatives taken by the state horticulture department to provide them with the latest technology.

US opportunities for Indian students

January 12, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Kochi, Jan 12 (IANS) A US-based non-profit organisation Saturday offered free internship opportunities to bright Indian students in American engineering colleges.

32 dead in SW China landslide

January 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Kunming, Jan. 11 (Xinhua-ANI): Thirty-two people have been confirmed dead, two others injured and dozens more remain missing after a landslide hit a mountainous region in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Friday, local authorities said.

'Stylish' Mila Kunis becomes Hollywood's 'frumpiest, dumpiest' celeb

January 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

New York, Jan. 9 (ANI): Mila Kunis, who was named the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire in 2012, is rarely spotted nowadays in anything except dumpy, frumpy gym wear.

Katie Holmes denies link-up rumours with Jake Gyllenhaal

January 3, 2013 at 3:59 PM

London, Jan. 3 (ANI): Katie Holmes and Jake Gyllenhaal are not dating, a spokesperson for the actress has clarified.

Holmes secretly dating Gyllenhaal?

January 3, 2013 at 12:31 AM

New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes has reportedly been spending time with Jake Gyllenhaal in recent weeks.

Sochi Winter Olympics facilities inspected after earthquakes

January 1, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Moscow, Jan 1 (IANS) Technical experts have inspected the infrastructure facilities created for the Sochi Winter Olympics in the wake of the earthquakes that rocked the Krasnodar region last month.

Kerala IT firm selected for US programme

December 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Kochi, Dec 31 (IANS) MindHelix Technosol made history by being the first IT startup from Kerala to get selected for the US-based Alchemist Accelerator Programme for enterprise product startups, a company official said here Monday.

Brooke Shields' Idaho ski-lodge goes on sale for $4.2m

December 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): Brooke Shields' former ski lodge in Idaho has been listed for 4.2million dollars.

Tom Cruise's 'auditioned ex' raps anti-Scientology song

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New York, Dec. 11 (ANI): Tom Cruise's former girlfriend Nazanin Boniadi has spoken out against the Church of Scientology in the form of a rap song.

Startup Village motto: Think big, start small

December 2, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Kochi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Startup Village here began on a modest scale, with just 5,000 sq feet of space, in April. There are, though, big plans and the idea is to scale up fast. Startup Village is the first public-private partnership model incubator in India, jointly promoted by the central government's department of science and technology and Technopark, the country's largest IT park.

Bushmeat trade continues despite ban

November 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The poaching of wild animals, birds and reptiles for meat continues unabated in the country, say wildlife experts, and one way to stop the illegal hunting is community awareness, especially among tribal communities.

Residents in Obama's ancestral village party 'election' night away!

November 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Nov. 7 (ANI): Hundreds of residents in the ancestral village of second term US presidential winner

Oracle to train Kerala engineering students

October 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Kochi, Oct 30 ( IANS) Oracle India and Startup Village here have joined hands to train more than 30,000 students and 200 teachers in over 100 engineering colleges in Kerala in Java programming language, according to the state IT department.

Maoists torch construction equipment in Odisha

October 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (IANS) Armed Maoists Sunday set ablaze equipment at a bridge construction site in Odisha's Malkangiri district Sunday, a day after a contractor was killed by guerrillas in the region.

Our songs were never gay, says iconic disco group Village People

October 20, 2012 at 3:26 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): US disco icons Village People have stunned their fans by revealing that there were no gay overtones to their songs.

Our songs were never gay, says iconic disco group Village People

October 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): US disco icons Village People have stunned their fans by revealing that there were no gay overtones to their songs.

Aniston gets emotional over Theroux

October 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston couldn't hold back her tears while talking about her fiance Justin Theroux during a TV interview with her close friend Chelsea Handler.

Ashton Kutcher 'spoon feeds' new love Mila Kunis on day out in NYC

October 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New York, Oct 13 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were spotted putting up an amorous display of affection yet again - this time while sharing an icy treat at Grom Gelato in the West Village.

2014 CWG Games in Glasgow on track

October 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Glasgow (Scotland), Oct 13 (IANS/CMC) Plans are progressing well for the staging of the 2014 Commonwealth Games here, the Co-ordination Commission (CoCom) has said after completing a detail review.

Kutcher spoon feeds Kunis

October 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM

New York, Oct 13 (IANS) Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis had a romantic time eating ice cream together in West Village here. Kutcher even treated his lady love to the sweet delight with his own hands.

Spanish Olympic Committee pays for damage in Olympic Village

October 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Madrid, Oct 12 (IANS) The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) confirmed it had paid 11.50 euros (9.30 pounds) for damage to two apartments in the Olympic Village in London caused by members of the Spanish basketball team.

Sochi to get best-ever Winter Olympic Village

October 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Krasnaya Polyana (Russia), Oct 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Olympic villages being built for Sochi 2014 competitors will be the best-ever at a Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee's chief inspector said Thursday.

'Single' Monica Lewinsky living with mother and still struggling with weight

October 10, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, October 10 (ANI): Monica Lewinsky painted a very different portrait, in her first picture in public for the first time in a year, from the intern who achieved global notoriety after her sordid Oval Office affair with Bill Clinton.

Farrell's new obsession - saunas!

October 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor Colin Farrell says he is addicted to saunas.

TERI to light up rural lives in Pakistan; promote bilateral peace

October 9, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct.9 (ANI): In an effort to bring the two nations closer, India's The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)--in collaboration with LEAD Pakistan, the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) Pakistan and the Buksh Foundation-will be organising a series of events to mark the launch of the "Lighting a Million Lives" campaign in Pakistan on October 12-13, 2012.

India Resort Fashion Week - experience style on the beach!

October 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Thirty shows, one international designer slot every day and the four-day festival divided into three main areas - the upcoming India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) in Goa promises to set new trends in the world of fashion with its second season.

Moore's jewels worth $125,000 stolen

October 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

New York, Oct 5 (IANS) Jewellery worth $1,25,000 was stolen from actress Julianne Moore's West Village home during summer, according to a police source.

14 killed in Somalia suicide bombing

September 21, 2012 at 4:43 AM

Mogadishu, Sep 21 (IANS) At least 14 people, including three journalists and a number of Somali government officials, were killed and many others injured in two suicide bombings at a bar in the Somali capital, Xinhua reported.

Fellow author sympathizes with JK Rowling for gaining too much wealth at young age

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

London, Sept 20 (ANI): J K Rowling could be "imprisoned" by the huge fortune that she has made from the 'Harry Potter' books, according to fellow author Joanna Trollope.

Kochi Startup Village to have 2,000 IT firms

September 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday said that in three years, 2,000 IT firms will be incubated at the Startup Village in Kochi, which has already opened.

Go-go boys to grind on stripper pole angle to raise money for Obama

September 8, 2012 at 4:39 PM

New York, September 8 (ANI): Eastern Bloc - the East Village bar co-owned by US journalist Anderson Cooper's boyfriend Ben Maisani - has found a novel way to raise money for President Obama.

Startup Village inks pact with Finland's ACE

September 7, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Kochi Sep 6 (IANS) India's first Startup Village, the only telecom incubator, Friday sealed a technological collaboration with Finland's hi-tech hub Aalto Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE), giving a cutting edge to churn out billion-dollar start-ups from Indian campuses.

Farman lashes out against India's paralympic committee

September 6, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India's physically challenged powerlifter Farman Basha Thursday lashed out against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) for using the free facilities meant for athletes and their support staff during the ongoing Paralympic Games in London.

Indian Angel Network to mentor Kochi start-ups

August 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Kochi, Aug 31 (IANS) Venture capital group Indian Angel Network (IAN) will mentor budding IT entrepreneurs at the Startup Village in the city.

Shooter Joydeep Karmakar: The mind will go where the spirit takes it (Interview)

August 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) He mulled selling his kidney to buy a rifle, became a national champion with a borrowed gun, has participated in 17 World Cups, missed out a London Olympics medal by a whisker and has been been named for an Arjuna Award for sporting excellence. Truly does shooter Joydeep Karmakar prove the dictum that the mind will go where the spirit takes it.

Mayor praises Paralympic Village

August 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, Aug 26 (IANS) Eva Loeffler, Mayor of the Paralympic Games village, is proud of the village.

Jennifer Aniston 'happy and glowing' after engagement

August 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New York, August 23 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston is said to be "glowing with happiness," since her engagement to Justin Theroux.

Laura Trott and beau agreed on sex ban for Olympic success

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, August 18 (ANI): British cyclist Laura Trott has revealed that she and her boyfriend Jason Kenny imposed a sex ban on themselves during the Olympics to focus on their sports, but made up for it after their wins.

Shocking 'sexploits' that went on in Olympic Village revealed

August 17, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, August 17 (ANI): While the Olympic Games will be remembered as one of the most successful events in British history, the Games Village was a hotbed of sexual activity, with athletes from every discipline and every nationality making the most of their time together, it has been revealed.

Now, 4 Congo Olympic athletes go missing following Cameroon boxers' UK asylum plea

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, Aug 14 (ANI): Four members of Congo's Olympic team are believed to have gone missing in London, as their fellow London 2012 athletes and officials flew home.

Now, sleep in your favourite Olympic star's Games Village bed!

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, Aug 13(ANI): The public in London have got an opportunity to buy more than a million items of furniture used in the Olympic venues, as the organizers have put up most of the contents of the Athletes' Village for sale.

Usain Bolt celebrates Olympic win until dawn

August 13, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, August 13 (ANI): Usain Bolt celebrated his haul of three gold medals at Olympics until 6am at two venues on opposite sides of London.

Bucketful condoms in Olympic Village trigger probe (Olympic Diary)

August 9, 2012 at 4:41 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) After being in the news that they are available in record numbers in the London Games, condoms are back in the limelight following an inquiry ordered when a bucket full of the unofficial latex was discovered.

Russell Brand wants to have sex with Olympians

August 9, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): Russell Brand has said that he is returning to England after hearing many of the London 2012 Olympians are letting off steam with saucy sessions in their private rooms and wild parties.

Russell Brand wants to have sex with Olympians

August 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): Russell Brand has said that he is returning to England after hearing many of the London 2012 Olympians are letting off steam with saucy sessions in their private rooms and wild parties.

70,000 condoms already used in Olympic village

August 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

London, Aug 9 (ANI): 70,000 condoms have been used so far in the behind the scenes romps at the 2012 Games, as randy athletes celebrate their success with sex marathons.

Murray's pups proudly display their master's medals (Olympics Diary)

August 8, 2012 at 6:41 PM

London, August 8 (IANS) Tennis star Andy Murray won a gold and a silver medal for Great Britain, but had his medals snatched away - by his two pups Maggie May and Rusty.

Olympics: Heartbreak for Liu and Idowu in Tuesday's qualification

August 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS) There were two major surprises Tuesday on the athletics track as China's 110 metres hurdler Liu Xiang and British triple-jump hope Phillips Idowu both failed to progress in their events.

London Olympics powered by environmental efforts

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, August 6 (ANI): The London 2012 Olympics could be one of the most eco-friendly games yet with its environmentally responsible energy to recyclable venues.

'Indian rowers performed beyond expectations at Olympics'

August 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) India rowing coach Ismail Baig says he is satisfied at the way his three-member team performed at the London Olympics.

Olympics village menu revealed

August 4, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, August 4 (ANI): The menu for the athletes at the Olympic village contains a wide range of variety including traditional meals and also fast food.

Fifty Shades helping Oz swimming team unwind during Olympics

August 3, 2012 at 11:55 AM

London, Aug 3 (ANI): The Australian women's swimming team are reading the erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to help them relax while competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games, it has been revealed.

Rebecca Adlington starts nail craze with patriotic manicure at Olympics

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31 (ANI): All eyes were on Rebecca Adlington's Union Jack nails as she showed the world her London 2012 bronze medal for the 400m Freestyle event at the Aquatics Centre.

US teenage girls sue sex website 'responsible for their trafficking'

July 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Washington, July 30 (ANI): Three American teenagers have sued a sex website Backpage.com, accusing it of enabling their exploitation.

Michelle Obama gets 'touch-feely' with Kobe Bryant after USA rout

July 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Melbourne, July 30 (ANI): Michelle Obama, who clapped and roared and threw her arms in the air in the stands aft the US basketball team triumphed at the Olympics on Saturday, hugged Kobe Bryant as he left the court and even planted a kiss on his teammate LeBron James.

US gymnast Jonathan Horton 'goofs off' at Olympic village to stay relaxed

July 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): US men's gymnastics team captain Jonathan Horton is relying on fun to stay focused at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Tunisia to showcase at 'Africa Village' in London

July 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM

London, July 28 (IANS) Along with 33 African countries, Tunisia will take part in the activities of the African Village at the Kensington Gardens in London.

London showpiece set to be unveiled with classy display

July 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM

London, July 27 (IANS/CMC) The long anticipated London 2012 Olympic Games open with fanfare and fireworks that are expected to be top class.

Tom Cruise trying to 'buy' Suri's love?

July 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

New York, July 27 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise is reportedly trying to "buy" his daughter Suri's love with expensive gifts.

'Focused' Bolt has no need for free condoms as he won't get time to party in London

July 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, July 27(ANI): Olympic champion Usain Bolt has admitted he won't require the free condoms being provided at the Olympic Village since he won't get any time to party during the London Games.

London Olympics security in jeopardy as athletes tweet photographs of entry passes

July 26, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, July 26(ANI): A major threat to the security of the London Olympics looms after several top athletes posted high-resolution pictures of their entry pass to the Olympic Village.

Mike Tyson enjoys romantic stroll with third wife Lakiha Spicer

July 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

London, July 26 (ANI): Mike Tyson showed his little known side when he went for a romantic stroll with his third wife Lakiha Spicer in New York's West Village, on Wednesday.

Attack of the moths at Olympics Village

July 25, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, July 25 (IANS) It was a terror attack of a different kind. Swarms of moths of the Tineola bisselliella and Tineola pellionella species arrived at the Olympics Village, attracted by a huge blaze of light seen from miles away.

Yeh dil maange more, says boxer Vijender

July 24, 2012 at 4:35 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) India's top boxer Vijender Singh, bronze medallist at 2008 Beijing Games, said never ever did he think he would participate in three Olympics but he yearns for more at the 2012 London Games.