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Everything you need to know about Aminabad Park Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Intermittent to heavy rain in Delhi, traffic snarled

June 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The national capital witnessed intermittent to heavy rain Monday morning, with the minimum temperature plunging five notches below average for this time of the year to 23.5 degrees Celsius.

Srinivasan came to venue hours in advance

June 2, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Even though the crucial meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) here was slated for 2.30 p.m. Sunday, president N. Srinivasan, whose future was to be decided, reached the venue a couple of hours in advance.

South Korean president to visit China in June

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Seoul, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korean President Park Geun- hye will visit China at the end of June in what would be her second overseas trip since taking office in February, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said Monday.

Himachal park set for Unesco's natural heritage status

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shimla, May 21 (IANS) India's richest biodiversity site in the western Himalayas, the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in Himachal Pradesh, is likely to become the country's seventh natural Unesco World Heritage site, a wildlife official said.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

4 new dinosaur species identified

May 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A University of Alberta researcher has identified 4 dinosaur species.

U.S. nuclear envoy to visit S Korea next week

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Seoul, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States' nuclear envoy Glyn Davies will visit South Korea next week,Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.

At Italia, relish authentic north Italian cuisine (Food Review) (With Image)

May 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Italian cuisine is not just about pizzas and pastas, it offers a wide range of food - from salads and spicy appetizers to soups and curries.

Glam up your looks with cocktail earrings

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cocktail jewellery just got more blingy and classy with designer Prerna Rajpal's recent collection.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - spectacular action, too many characters (IANS Movie Review)

March 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Film: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"; Cast: Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, RZA, D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Joseph Mazzello, and Elodie Yung; Director: Jon M. Chu; Rating: **

For Holi, Hindus and Muslims come together in UP

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) For a state that saw 34 small and big communal riots in the last one year, Hindus and Muslims came together in this Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday to celebrate Holi.

Latin America's largest tech hub in Rio de Janeiro

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS/EFE) The impending arrival of multinationals Siemens and Halliburton marks the emergence of Latin America's largest technological hub here in Brazil's second city, the head of the project said.

Dinosaurs may be brought back to life

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Even though dinosaurs have been long extinct, bringing them back to life might be possible.

Chelsea Clinton buying $10.5m apartment on Madison Square Park

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, are in talks to buy a sleek, 10.5 million-dollar apartment overlooking Madison Square Park.

Strange phallus-shaped creature provides missing link between 2 marine animals

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Montreal have been able to identify a strange phallus-shaped creature they found in Canada's Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park.

Extreme Park tests please Sochi 2014 organisers

February 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi 2014 Winter Games organisers have said they are "pleased" with how the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park performed in the latest slew of test events for next year's Olympics.

Bandh disrupts life in Uttar Pradesh

February 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Normal life was disrupted across Uttar Pradesh Wednesday on the first day of the two-day bandh called by 11 trade unions to oppose the "anti-labour" policies of the union government.

China welcomes Year Of The Snake

February 10, 2013 at 3:39 PM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): Over one billion people across Asia and beyond, have welcomed in the Chinese New Year, this year represented by the snake.

Tommy Hilfiger excited for New York Fashion Week (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) International designer Tommy Hilfiger is looking forward to his show at Park Avenue Armory as part of the ongoing New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and says the place has a distinct charm.

11,000 elephants lost to ivory poaching in Africa

February 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Gabon's Minkebe Park in Africa, home to the largest elephant population, has lost 11,000 jumbos to ivory poaching since 2004, The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said.

Case against eatery for martyrs' names on napkins

January 30, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Lucknow, Jan 30 (IANS) A case was filed against an eatery here Wednesday for allegedly demeaning the Kakori martyrs and the Indian national anthem, police said.

Telengana protests as centre delays decision

January 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after the central government indefinitely postponed its decision on Telangana issue, the region was on the boil Monday as protestors demanding separate state took to streets.

Massa first to test new Ferrari

January 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazil's Felipe Massa will be the first driver to test Ferrari's 2013 Formula 1 car.

Shia LaBeouf dropped acid for new movie, sent tapes to Evan Rachel Wood

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Shia LaBeouf, who dropped acid and filmed himself to make sure his depiction was accurate in 'Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman', has admitted that he was scared to a play character who trips on acid because he had never done it before.

Australian Open: Tsonga through to last eight

January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has joined fellow Frenchman Jeremy Chardy in the men's singles quarterfinals of the Australian Open here at Melbourne Park Monday.

Australian Open: Azarenka strolls into quarters

January 21, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Defending champion Victoria Azarenka strolled into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open here Monday with an easy win over unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina.

Beckhams to rent house in London

January 9, 2013 at 7:21 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) David and Victoria Beckham have decided to rent a property in London.

Beckham's planning to rent property next to royalty in London

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly preparing to pay someone else's mortgage over the next year - after they decided to rent rather than buy a house in London.

Expert dismisses WWII pigeon cracked code as 'nonsense'

December 27, 2012 at 11:41 AM

London, December 27 (ANI): The historical advisor to Bletchley Park has said that the Canadian historian's solution to the World War II cipher that was found strapped to the leg of a dead carrier pigeon is just silly.

Nepal to hold 9th international elephant festival

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 24 (IANS) The 9th international elephant festival will kick start Wednesday in Nepal's Chitwan district, home to the famed Chitwan National Park.

Murray, Sharapova favourites for Australian Open

November 27, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Melbourne, Nov 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Australian Open tennis tournament director has tipped Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova to win the singles titles at the first Grand Slam of 2013.

Shia LaBeouf breaks up with girlfriend

November 27, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): Shia LaBeouf has split with Karolyn Pho, his girlfriend of nearly two years, it has been revealed.

Happy married life secret behind Clarke's 'record-shattering' form

November 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke's stunning batting form of late has been credited to his stable married life with model Kyly Boldy.

Thackeray's body to kept at Shivaji Park

November 17, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) The body of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who breathed his last here Saturday afternoon, will be kept at Shivaji Park to enable millions of party activists and Mumbaikars to pay their last respects to the leader from 7 a.m. Sunday, party MP Sanjay Raut told reporters.

Soil analysis unlocks secrets of ancient Maya

November 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, November 13 (ANI): Analysis of soils of Guatemala's Tikal National Park has shed light on why Maya civilization began to wane after reaching its peak between 250 and 900 AD.

Team GB athletes win women of the year award

October 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): Team GB's female athletes have been honoured for their inspirational endeavours at this summer's Olympic and Paralympic games at the Women of the Year awards.

James Franco dating Ashley Benson?

October 23, 2012 at 4:55 AM

New York, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor James Franco is said to be dating "Pretty Little Liars" actress Ashley Benson.

Aukland Aces qualify for main draw of Champions League T20

October 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Centurion, Oct 10 (IANS) An all-round performance by former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood helped Auckland Aces qualify for the main draw of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament with a eight-wicket win over Hampshire at the Super Sports Park here Wednesday.

Abidi, Dutta to showcase at Frieze Art Fair

October 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Contemporary Indian artist Bani Abidi, who was born in Pakistan and Adip Dutta will showcase two of their new works, "A Table Wide Country" and "Nestled" respectively at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in London Oct 11-14.

Hoffenheim, Hannover win at German Bundesliga

September 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Berlin, Sep 27 (IANS) Stuttgart remained winless following a 0-3 loss to Hoffenheim and Hannover wrapped their third win thanks to a powerful 4-1 performance against Nuremberg in German Bundesliga football here.

Traders to beseech Lord Ganesha against FDI in retail

September 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Lucknow, Sep 18 (IANS) Even as political parties oppose the UPA government's decision to allow 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, a group of traders here has decided to knock at the doors of Lord Ganesha, the god of success.

Universal Studios' late owner risked all to save Jews from Hitler

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, September 16 (ANI): A Universal Studios celebrates its 100 years by re-mastering a slew of classics, the secret history that the studio's owner, Carl Laemmle, rescued more than 200 people from the threat of extermination camps and gave them new lives in the United States, has been unearthed.

'James Bond' stars to tour UK to celebrate 50Th Anniversary

September 13, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): The stars of the 'James Bond' movies including Sir Roger Moore and Britt Ekland will tour the U.K. in order to mark the film franchise's 50 anniversary.

Purebred calf born through embryo implant

September 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM

London, Sept 1 (ANI): A purebred Yellowstone calf is now living at the Bronx Zoo after scientists were able to successfully implant a genetically pure embryo into a commercial bison.

Real Madrid's Granero set for QPR Move

August 31, 2012 at 3:53 PM

London, Aug 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spanish midfielder Esteban Granero is set to join Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) after the club reached an agreement with Real Madrid, the English side said.

Oxford's guide to wooing 'posh girls' slammed for being 'misogynistic'

August 25, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, August 25 (ANI): An Oxford University student publication, which was meant to be a light-hearted guide to help working-class boys date 'posh girls', has been withdrawn and its publishers forced to apologise after attracting criticism from those who failed to see the funny side.

Hitler's jailed deputy's dog made to race by Brit soldiers during WWII

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

London, August 17 (ANI): A Greyhound, owned by Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolph Hess, took part in dog races almost every weekend in Wales during the war, a historian has revealed.

Jimmy Kimmel engaged

August 16, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Actor Jimmy Kimmel has got engaged to Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live".

Record 17-foot Burmese python carrying 87 eggs found in Florida

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

London, August 14 (ANI): University of Florida researchers curating a 17-foot-7-inch Burmese python, the largest found in Florida, discovered 87 eggs in the snake, also a state record.

BSP activists protest over proposal to set up new park in Lucknow

August 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Lucknow, Aug.7 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) activists on Tuesday staged a protest against a Samajwadi party (SP) proposal to create a new park in memory of former cabinet minister and party veteran Janeshwar Mishra.

Obama showered with fake gifts by Republicans on 51st b'day

August 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Washington, August 5 (ANI): Barack Obama, who celebrated his 51st birthday by playing golf, was gifted fake presents by his party rivals - the Republicans.

London Mayor left dangling on zip wire 'like odd Xmas decoration' during Olympic event

August 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM

London, Aug. 2(ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson was left hanging on a zip for several minutes during a break down at an Olympic live screen event.

West Indies speedster Roach ready to face Kiwis

July 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM

St. John's (Antigua), July 24 (IANS/CMC) Fit-again fast bowler Kemar Roach says he is looking to make a big impact when he returns to the Test side for the two-match series against New Zealand starting Wednesday.

Madonna is a pain, say neighbours

July 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Madonna's after-show party following a concert in London's Hyde Park caused neighbours to complain about noise pollution.

Four held for robbery in Delhi

July 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Four people have been arrested for robbery at a posh south Delhi locality, police said Wednesday. Among the arrested is the family's domestic help, who allegedly master-minded the crime.

Backstreet Boys reuniting for new album

July 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

New York, July 18 (ANI): Backstreet Boys have announced that they have reunited and are currently working on a new album and a live show.

Assam floods leave nearly 600 animals dead in Kaziranga

July 9, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) As many as 595 animals, including 17 single-horned rhinos, in Assam's Kaziranga National Park died in the recent floods in the state, the environment ministry said Monday.

Kiwis stumble again in second ODI against Windies

July 8, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Kingston (Jamaica), July 8 (ANI): An improved New Zealand batting performance couldn't avert yet another defeat to the West Indies, by 55 runs in the second one-day cricket international in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday.

Tree frog named after Prince Charles

July 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): A newly discovered tree frog has been named after Prince Charles, in recognition of his charity work to protect their rainforest homes.

Sporting Lisbon signs Chhetri for its reserve team

July 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Portugal, popularly known as Sporting Lisbon football club, Thursday signed India striker Sunil Chhetri to play for its reserve team.

German Bundesliga kicks off August 27

June 27, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Berlin, June 27 (IANS) The German Football League (DFL) has revealed the match fixtures for the 50th Bundesliga season.

Chettri to go club hunting after July

June 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri, who is currently a free agent, will go club hunting after July.

Indian chef bags 'Chef of the Year' gong at Rammys Awards gala in Washington

June 26, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Washington, June 26 (ANI): Indian chef, Vikram Sunderam has been named as the 'Chef of the Year' by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, an honor he earned as part of the annual Rammy Awards gala at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C.

12 elephants dead in Indonesia, probe launched

June 21, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Jakarta, June 21 (IANS) Indonesia's forestry ministry Thursday said it has launched a probe into the suspected poisoning to death of 12 elephants in Sumatra.

Newly-wed Danielle Lloyd presented with 200k pounds Bentley by hubby

June 8, 2012 at 12:48 PM

London, June 8 (ANI): Danielle Lloyd, who still felt like a princess the day after her nuptials to Jamie O'Hara despite having taken off her wedding dress, still had her veil and sparkling tiara placed in a regal fashion upon her head as she emerged from her hotel in a dressing gown and slippers.

Bailed 'Bad boy' Barton sets off for 'bit of rest lots of golf' Portugal holiday

June 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton is on his way to Portugal for a holiday after being released from police custody on Monday night following his arrest in a brawl.

Panther dies of thirst in Rajasthan heat

May 30, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Jaipur, May 30 (IANS) Water scarcity in the intense summer heat of Rajasthan has caused animals in the wild to stray and led to incidents of animal-human conflicts. The dry water holes in forest have also caused a panther's death last week.

Sailesh tops practice session at British GT

May 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Nurburgring (Germany), May 17 (IANS) Indian driver Sailesh Bolisetti, driving a Lotus Evora, enjoyed a competitive start to his second ever British GT outing here Thursday as he finished third in the time-sheets in first practice before topping the chart in the second practice session.

Time Warner Cable in $10m 'porn' lawsuit soup

May 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Time Warner Cable is facing a two million dollar lawsuit from a former employee who claims the telecom brand ignored his 'religious complaints' about colleagues watching porn during working hours.

Jamshedpur zoo makes cooling arrangements for animals as summers commence

May 17, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Jamshedpur, May 17(ANI): Zoo authorities at the Tata Steel Zoological Park here are busy making cooling arrangements to protect animals from the scorching heat.

More London Olympic tickets going on sale

May 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) More tickets are being put on sale for people who were unsuccessful in securing entry to see the London 2012 Olympics.

Losing Premier League crown will make Man U stronger: Ferdinand

May 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Ace defender Rio Ferdinand has said that Manchester United will emerge stronger after losing the Premier League title.

Arsenal nicks third place in Premier League

May 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Following Manchester City's win over Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, Arsenal sealed a third place for itself in the Premier League rankings and a guaranteed spot in next season's Champions League.

Vandals deface Oslo's Little Angry Boy statue

May 13, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Oslo, May 13 (IANS) Vandals struck at Oslo's Vigeland Park Sunday morning, painting the park's popular sculpture the Little Angry Boy, known as Sinnataggen in Norwegian, with red paint.

Police investigating QPR striker Cisse's alleged brawl with fan

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

London, May 12(ANI): Queens Park Rangers striker Djibril Cisse is facing a police investigation after a gang of men outside a cinema attacked a fan.

Coe hails Olympic test events a success

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) president Sebastian Coe hailed the 'London Prepares' series a success as the final London 2012 test event - the London Disability Athletics Challenge - concluded, signalling the end of 42 events.

We don't have two hands, but only two fingers on EPL title: Mancini

May 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini isn't ready to take the English Premier League (EPL) title this season for granted as he believes there is still a final hurdle to cross.

Boxer David Haye swears to inflict 'slow, concussive beating' on Chisora in Upton Park fight

May 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Feuding heavyweights David Haye and Dereck Chisora are set to face each other in a grudge fight on July 14, after promoter Frank Warren confirmed their face off.

Ex-England star Shearer slams Venky's for hanging Blackburn coach Kean out to dry

May 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Former England football star Allan Shearer has strongly criticized Venkys, the Indian owners of Blackburn Rovers FC, for letting team manager Steve Kean down by blaming him for the club's relegation while earning millions of pounds at the same time.

Rhino poaching on rise in South Africa

May 9, 2012 at 9:18 AM

Cape Town, May 9 (IANS) As many as 210 rhinos have been poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year despite mounting efforts to stop the scourge, the government has said.

'Dejected' Kean ready to discuss 'relegated' Blackburn's future with owner Venkys

May 8, 2012 at 1:58 PM

London, May 8(ANI): Relegated from the Premier League, Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has said he would talk to the Indian owners Venkys on how to regroup and bring the club back on track.

Endangered pheasant species multiply in Himalayan park

May 8, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), May 8 (IANS) The presence of the highly endangered, elusive western tragopan can now be felt more clearly in the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, with its numbers multiplying.

Four elephant carcasses found in park

May 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Poachers have struck again in Odisha's Simlipal National Park with carcasses of four more elephants, apparently poisoned, recovered from the reserve, officials said Monday.

Oz hockey player dies after being hit by ball

May 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): A promising young woman hockey player from Western Australia has died after being hit by a ball during a game.

Fake bomb smuggled into venue exposes loopholes in London Olympics security

May 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

London, May 6 (ANI): An horrifying error in London Olympic Park security has been exposed after an already-vetted worker managed to carry a fake bomb inside the venue. ccording to The Sun, the worker crossed two checkpoints in the Olympic Park with the dummy sentex device without being checked even once.

London Olympics 2012 stadium officially opened

May 6, 2012 at 11:02 AM

London, May 6 (ANI): The stadium where the London Olympics 2012 will be held was officially opened by Niamh Clarke-Willis, a 9-yr-old girl, on Saturday.

India lose 1-2 to Germany in hockey league match

May 6, 2012 at 8:06 AM

London, May 6 (IANS) India put up a spirited performance before going down 1-2 to Germany in their last league encounter of the Four Nation London Olympics Men's Hockey Test Event at the Riverbank Arena, Olympic Park, here Saturday.

British biker wearing headphones killed by train

May 5, 2012 at 7:18 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) A man, believed to be wearing headphones while riding a bike, has been killed by a train in Britain, police said.

'Bad boy' Chisora's heavyweight 'grudge' fight against Haye 'inevitable', says promoter

May 5, 2012 at 4:54 PM

London, May 5(ANI): Banned heavyweight boxer Dereck Chisora's promoter Frank Warren is prepared to announce a heavyweight 'grudge' match between Chisora and fellow British boxing star David Haye.

Rs.380 mn fraud in Benazir Park construction

May 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) The authorities in Pakistan have filed a case against 22 officials for their alleged involvement in corruption of over Rs. 380 million (over $4 million) in the construction of Karachi's Benazir Park.

World's fastest toilet on wheels

May 5, 2012 at 9:50 AM

London, May 5 (IANS) A new and unusual land speed world record has been set in Australia -- for the fastest motorised toilet, BBC reported.

British hockey coach amused at Indians' discomfiture

May 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) Great Britain coach Jason Lee seems to be getting vicarious pleasure seeing the Indians, who are here to play in the four-nation hockey tournament to test the 2012 London Olympic facilities, shiver in the cold, blustery conditions.

India face mighty Australia in Olympic Hockey Test event

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) The four-nation London Olympics Hockey Test event will commence at the Olympic Park here Wednesday with India pitted against World Champions Australia in their opening match.

Shillingford first Dominican likely to play a Test at home

April 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Roseau (Dominica), April 23 (IANS/CMC) Shane Shillingford will become the first Dominican cricketer to play a Test match on home soil if he takes the field for West Indies against Australia in the third and final cricket Test here Monday.

Wills-Kat will run in next year's London marathon, says Prince Harry

April 23, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Catherine will run in next year's London Marathon, Prince Harry has revealed.

Starc gears up for Caribbean debut on 'grassy' Windsor pitch

April 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Roseau (Dominica, West Indies) Apr 23 (ANI): Australian fast-bowler Mitchell Starc is all set to make his Caribbean debut at Windsor Park in Dominica on Monday.

Ponting says 'nothing will change going into Dominica Test

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Dominica, Apr 22(ANI): Veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting has said every Test gives a chance of victory.

'Basketball Wives' star Jennifer Williams sues personal assistant over slap

April 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams has filed a lawsuit accusing a castmate's personal assistant of slapping her during a taping of the reality show.

Madonna would 'love to work with Adele'

April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Madonna has revealed her desire of collaborating with Adele for future projects.

Australia in control of Trinidad Test against Windies

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Trinidad, Apr 17(ANI): Australia has clinched control of the second Test against the West Indies after Michael Clarke opted to open the bowling with left-arm spinner Michael Beer.