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Knight Riders beat RCB by 5 wickets

May 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

I-League: Pune FC seal 2nd spot for best finish

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Pune, May 11 (IANS) Pune FC clinched the second spot in I-League 2012-13, their best finish, with a comfortable 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows in a round 26 encounter at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

Pune FC geared for second place finish

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Pune, May 10 (IANS) Pune FC have their eyes set on finishing second, the next best position at stake in the I-League after the champions were decided a round earlier.

BJP conspiracy behind Goa beef shortage, say NCP, Congress

May 9, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Panaji, May 9 (IANS) After a scathing attack by the Goa church, both the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Thursday blamed the BJP-led state government for the ongoing beef shortage in the state.

Goa Church demands beef from BJP government

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) The Church in Goa wants the state government to put beef on the dinner tables in the thousands of Christian and Muslim homes, even as the high court last week tried to streamline slaughtering laws in the state.

Annie Au wins Asian Squash Championship

May 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Annie Au of Hong Kong won the 17th Women's Individual Asian Squash Championship by defeating Malaysian star Low Wee Wern here.

Defending champion Gao Ning to skip Commonwealth TT in Delhi

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Two-time champion Gao Ning of Singapore will not take part in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships beginning here Sunday.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title (Roundup)

April 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title

April 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series badminton title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

India Open: Ratchanok bags her maiden Super Series title

April 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Thai girl Ratchanok Intanon, seeded third, clinched her maiden Super Series title at the $200,000 India Open by beating German second seed Juliane Schenk in the women's singles final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday.

India Open: Thai Ratchanok clinches maiden Super Series title

April 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Thai girl Ratchanok Intanon, seeded third, clinched her maiden Super Series title at the $200,000 India Open by beating German second seed Juliane Schenk in the women's singles final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Sunday.

Japan's Miyuki-Satoko win India Open women's doubles crown

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.10 women's doubles pair Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna of Japan won the India Open Super Series title here Sunday.

Indonesian Ahmad-Natsir clinch India Open mixed doubles

April 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Indonesian top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir beat South Korea's Sung Hyun Ko and Ha Na Kim in the mixed doubles final of the India Open Super Series badminton here Sunday.

Things didn't go my way: Sindhu

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Home favourite P.V. Sindhu, who lost her women's singles semifinals at the India Open Super Series here Saturday, said things just did not go her way.

India Open: Pawar's dream run ends in semis

April 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Mumbai shuttler Anand Pawar's dream run ended at the India Open Super Series after he lost his men's singles semifinal against Japanese Kenichi Tago at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.

Taufik-conqueror Prannoy beaten by Lee Chong Wei

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) H.S. Prannoy, who beat legendary Taufik Hidayat Thursday, went out in the men's singles quarterfinals of the India Open Super Series here Friday to top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia.

Saina stunned at India Open (Roundup)

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The India Open Super Series is perhaps jinxed for home favourite Saina Nehwal, who squandered three matchpoints to be stunned by Japan's Yui Hashimoto in the women's singles second round here Thursday.

Prannoy sends Taufik crashing out of India Open

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Indian shuttler Haseena Sunil Kumar Prannoy caused the biggest upset of the India Open Super Series Thursday when he ousted former Olympic and World Champion Taufik Hidayat here.

Sindhu enters India Open quarters

April 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Eighth seed P.V. Sindhu of India entered the women's singles quarter-finals at the India Open Super Series Thursday, raising the possibility her showdown with Saina Nehwal.

Top seeds in second round, Hidayat knocks out Kashyap (Roundup)

April 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top seeds Lee Chong Wei and Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round while former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat knocked out home favourite and World No.7 Parupalli Kahsyap from the first round of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Wednesday.

India Open: Saina in second round of women's singles

April 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic broze medallist and top seed Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round of the women's singles event at the $200,000 India Open Super Series badminton here Wednesday.

India Open: Taufik saves matchpoint to beat Kashyap

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia saved a matchpoint to beat home favourite and fifth seed Parupalli Kashyap in a nail-biting men's singles first round contest of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Wednesday.

Two challenges for shuttlers in line-call review

April 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Badminton players will be able to challenge referee decisions for line-calls twice in the latest amendment made by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) earlier this month.

Sea turtle inspired robot helps study crawling mechanics in sea creatures

April 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers in the US have created a sea turtle-inspired robot to help understand the mechanics of walking and crawling on complex surfaces.

Gopichand wants consistency from his wards

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wants more consistency from his trainees at the India Open that starts here Tuesday.

India Open: Despite poor record Saina remains favourite

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Despite her poor record in the last two India Open Super Series, badminton star Saina Nehwal still remains the favourite at the $200,000 tournament that starts Tuesday here at the Siri Fort Complex.

Saina vs Sindhu, a possibility at India Open

April 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Badminton buffs have been waiting for a mouthwatering marquee clash between Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu. The two Indians could possibly face off for the first time if both go through to the quarter-finals at the India Open here next week.

I-League: Pune FC thrash Air India 6-0

April 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Pune, April 20 (IANS) Pune FC scored their biggest-ever I-League win by thrashing Air India FC 6-0 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge-Balewadi here Saturday.

I-League: Pune FC focus on points ahead of Air India game

April 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Pune, April 19 (IANS) Pune FC believe there still remains a chance to push up further in the I-League table. And hence, on the eve of their Round 25 away game against Air-India, talk revolved on staying positive and achieving maximum at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here Saturday.

Chong Wei aims to reclaim India Open badminton

April 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia is aiming to reclaim his title at the forthcoming India Open which he won in 2011.

Complimentary Asian Wrestling tickets from Thursday

April 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Complimentary tickets for the Asian Wrestling Championship will be available at Gate No.7-A of Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here April 18-22 from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Top Russian official held in $13 mn fraud case

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The director of the Central Naval Museum in Russia's St. Petersburg city has been arrested as part of an investigation into a $13 million fraud, the Investigative Committee said.

Maracana meets Olympic standards

April 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro's state government has denied that the Maracana Stadium will be shut for more redevelopment work following next year's FIFA World Cup.

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

April 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

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

'Tipsarevic, Youzhny to play in Kremlin Cup'

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Janko Tipsarevic and Mikhail Youzhny are likely to feature in this year's Kremlin Cup, a Russian tennis official said Tuesday, an early boost for a tournament that typically struggles to attract the world's top men.

Suspended Goa mines employee held for realtor's murder

March 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Panaji, March 26 (IANS) A suspended mines department employee had masterminded the killing of a small time real estate dealer, who was found dead with his throat slit March 21, Goa Police claimed Tuesday.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) Brazil's 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil's preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Pakistani daily fears terror attacks during polls

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, March 20 (IANS) Terrorism is very much alive in Pakistan and this becomes all the more ominous with elections now just around the corner, said a daily Wednesday.

Elton John cancels show on medical grounds

March 17, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Singer Elton John cancelled a show in Alabama citing 'medical reasons', but more details are unknown.

Asian Cycling Championships get Iranian boost (Preview)

March 6, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The arrival of the Iranians for the Hero Asian Cycling Championships has infused fresh life besides bringing in a greater competitive edge to the continental event which gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Complex Velodrome here Thursday.

Flintoff has 'lucky escape' during high-speed rally car crash in TV show

March 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Retired England cricketer Andrew Flintoff had a lucky escape from injury following a high-speed crash in a rally car in a TV show.

Godrej, Jet Airways partner for Mumbai tower

March 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Godrej Properties Ltd and private carrier Jet Airways have joined hands to construct an iconic ground-plus-19 floor (total 20) commercial complex building at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), officials of the two companies said here Tuesday.

Why wars on editing Wikipedia articles break out

March 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Researchers have revealed the reason behind conflict when there is an unusual high number of editing and corrections in articles related to some topic or personage, a report has said.

Iran wins freestyle wrestling World Cup

February 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Tehran, Feb 23 (IANS) Iran claimed the freestyle title at the wrestling World Cup here.

Russia win Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Tehran, Feb 21 (IANS) Russia claimed the Greco-Roman title at the Wrestling World Cup meet here, local media reported Thursday.

4 killed, 15 injured in Quetta blast

February 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 15 others injured in a blast in Pakistan's Quetta city Saturday, reported Xinhua citing local media.

5,000-year-old temple found in Peru

February 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Lima, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) A team of archaeologists discovered a temple and a hearth some 5,000 years old at the El Paraiso archaeological complex east of Lima.

Men and women poles apart when it comes to style of social networking

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Men and women socialize differently, as it turns out that the gender differences hold true in online games that involve social interaction, a new study has revealed.

Kapp sends Pakistan crashing out of Women's World Cup

February 5, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Cuttack, Feb 5 (IANS) South Africa's Marizanne Kapp sent Pakistan crashing out of the ICC Women's World Cup after the 23-year-old from Port Elizabeth struck her maiden ODI century at Barabati Stadium here Tuesday to secure a Super Sixes berth for her team.

Religion goes digital: Saudi Arabia connects with instant Quran

February 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The digital revolution is spurring a slow transformation in the spiritual classrooms of one of most conservative bastions of faith. More and more Muslims in India, South Asia and around the world are logging on to the internet to read the Holy Quran, which is moving to the digital domain keeping in tune with the proliferation of e-books.

It is all about staying relaxed: Paes

January 31, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India's star tennis player Leander Paes has advised his rookie teammates to stay relaxed against South Korea in the Group 1 Asia/Oceania Davis Cup tie starting here Friday.

Big B offers fans free passes to peace concert

January 29, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is set to take the centrestage along with music composer Aadesh Srivastava for a peace concert here Wednesday. He has extended an open invitation to his extended online family too.

SAI chooses Jamia to promote sports

January 24, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has chosen Jamia Millia Islamia as its extension centre for promotion of athletics, hockey and football.

Bahrain princess charged with torture of pro-democracy activists

January 24, 2013 at 12:24 PM

London, Jan. 24 (ANI): A princess in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has been charged with the torture of pro-democratic activists while they were in detention during the 2011 uprising.

Astronomers discover first nebula with cavity

January 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Berlin, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) Astronomers based at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile have captured the first image of a nebula with a patch, or cavity, the ESO said Wednesday.

Mumbai FC face tough test against leaders Churchill Bros

January 23, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Pune, Jan 23 (IANS) Mumbai FC will have their task cut out when they host table-toppers Churchill Brothers SC in I-League Round 18 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi here Thursday.

Manipur, Haryana eves U-17 and U-19 champs

January 21, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) Manipur and Haryana eves emerged champions in the Pune Football Club 58th National School Under-17 and Under-19 Football Girls Championship here at the Balewadi Sports Complex Monday.

Hearing of Delhi gangrape case to begin in fast-track court from Jan. 21

January 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 17 (ANI): The hearing of the December 16 gangrape and murder case of a 23-year-old medical student will be held in a fast track court from January 21.

RiRi strips off for sexiest photoshoot yet

January 16, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): Rihanna has flaunted her stunning physique in a series of magazine covers made to represent each of her albums.

Medical student tries to rob bank to fund book

January 16, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Panaji, Jan 16 (IANS) "I wanted to rob a bank to raise money to publish a book," a medical student, who was caught robbing a bank at knife-point a few days ago, told a trial court here.

Rihanna strips for magazine covers

January 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has shot a series of raunchy magazine covers, representing each of her albums.

Australian women cricket team confident of 2013 World Cup success in India

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Sydney, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Australian Eves are confident of winning the ICC Women's World Cup in India later this month.

Sana to lead Pakistan in women's cricket World Cup 2013

January 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member women's cricket squad for the upcoming World Cup 2013 to be held in India later this month.

FIFA consultant impressed by women's football level in India

December 17, 2012 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) FIFA Consultant for women's football Monika Staab here Monday showed overwhelming enthusiasm and endorsed football for the fair sex in India.

15 killed, over 40 injured in blast in NW Pakistan

December 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 15 people were killed and over 40 others injured when a blast ripped through a bus stand in Pakistan's northwest town of Jamrud on Monday morning, reported local media ARY.

Mumbai University professors arrested for molestation

December 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Mumbai police Friday arrested two professors of Mumbai University for allegedly molesting three staff members of the varsity, an official said.

Frieda Pinto shines in flowing golden gown at Dubai film festival

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett stepped out in metallic gowns as they attended a screening of the 'Life of Pi' at the Dubai film festival.

Frieda Pinto shines in flowing golden gown at Dubai film festival

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Frieda Pinto and Cate Blanchett stepped out in metallic gowns as they attended a screening of the 'Life of Pi' at the Dubai film festival.

WTA Pune: Indian challenge ends in women's singles

November 7, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Pune, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian challenge in the women's singles of the $125,000 Sanjay Kakade Group Royal Indian Open WTA Challenger came to an end in the second round when tennis wild-card Rutuja Bhosale went down 6-3, 6-0 to seventh seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the Balewadi Sports Complex here Wednesday.

Bengal threatens to move tribunal against HBT

November 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) Days after port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT) Pvt Ltd quit West Bengal, the state government Monday threatened to move the Central Industrial Tribunal against the manner in which the company terminated the services of around 620 employees.

Pune FC have a point to prove against Churchill Brothers

November 3, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Pune, Nov 3 (IANS) Pune FC will be out to prove that their slip-up in the previous round was a case of being unlucky when they take on Churchill Brothers in an I-League Round-4 home encounter Sunday.

NASA's shuttle Atlantis makes its final journey

November 3, 2012 at 6:47 AM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) After 32 missions and more than 125 million miles in space at speeds around 17,500 miles per hour, NASA's space shuttle Atlantis covered its final journey Friday.

Mumbai FC, Salgaocar in search of season's first I-League win

November 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Pune, Nov 2 (IANS) Mumbai FC and Salgaocar will be looking for the first win of the season when they face each other in the fourth round of I-League football at the Balewadi Sports Complex here Friday.

Court dismisses KoPT's petition against HBT

November 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Friday "dismissed as withdrawn" the petition of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), seeking resumption of work by Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT).

Cargo firm Haldia Bulk Terminals exits from Haldia Port

October 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Kolkata, Oct. 31 (ANI): Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT), a cargo handling firm jointly promoted by ABG group of India and French logistics company LDA, announced on Wednesday that it would be ending its operations at the Haldia port in West Bengal due to unsafe work conditions.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over safety concern (Third Lead)

October 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal over "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, prompting industry experts to raise concern over the state's growth prospects.

Industry has confidence in government: Bengal minister

October 31, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday said the industry's confidence on the regime was high, dismissing claims to the contrary as a port equipment operator pulled out of the state citing poor law and order and employee safety.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over safety concern

October 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal, citing "poor law and order" and "safety" concern for its employees.

Haldia port equipment handler quits over staff safety

October 31, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday announced it would quit West Bengal due to "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, dealing a blow to the already gloomy industrial scenario in the state.

Port equipment handler to quit Haldia Dock Complex

October 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Further compounding the problems at labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex in West Bengal, port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday decided to quit the complex, citing poor law and order.

UAE to host 9th Asian Swimming Championships

October 30, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Dubai, Oct 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 9th Asian Swimming Championships between Nov 15-25 in Dubai.

West Bengal government anti-industry, says Congress

October 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) In the wake of the ongoing labour unrest in the Haldia Dock Complex, the West Bengal Congress Tuesday said it will stir up a mass movement against the Mamata Banerjee-led government which has "waged a war against the industry".

Congress seeks PM's intervention in Haldia labour row

October 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Observing that the West Bengal government's "silence" over the ongoing labour unrest in the Haldia Dock Complex was heading towards disaster, the Congress Monday sought the intervention of the prime minister in the matter.

'Oswald's assassination of Kennedy was guided by hardline Stalinist dissidents' suggests new book

October 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

London, Oct. 24 (ANI): Nearly 50 years after the assassination of President John F Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, a new book has suggested that assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was guided by hardline Stalinist dissidents.

Russell Crowe calls Obama 'light and future' of America

October 23, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, Oct. 23 (ANI): President Barack Obama received a surprise endorsement from another Hollywood star over the weekend.

National Tennis: Women's prize money increased on Sania's suggestion

October 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The prize purse for women winners at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship was increased and brought at par with the men on Sania Mirza's suggestion here Saturday.

National Tennis: Women's prize money increased on Sania's suggestion

October 13, 2012 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The prize purse for women winners at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship was increased and brought at par with the men on Sania Mirza's suggestion here Saturday.

Prerna, Nedunchezhiyan win national tennis crowns

October 13, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prerna Bhambri and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan bagged the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship crowns in their respective categories here at the R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex Saturday.

Pakistani Taliban vows to target teen child rights activist again if she survives

October 10, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which attacked 14-year-old National Award Peace winner Malala Yousafzai, on Tuesday has said they will target the "secular-minded lady" again if she survives.

S. Korea designates toxic chemical leak area 'special disaster' zone

October 8, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Seoul, Oct. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The South Korean government on Monday said it has decided to designate areas affected by a toxic chemical leak in the southeastern city of Gumi as a "special disaster" zone in the face of the intensifying damage.

Heath, Wilkins confident of defending Sheru Classic titles

October 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Reigning champions of the Sheru Classic Professional Bodybuilding Championship Phil Heath and Nicole Wilkins are confident that they will defend their respective titles in the tournaments second edition here Saturday.

Pakistan set to produce nuclear safety equipment locally

October 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 5 (ANI): Having formally received a go-ahead from the country's nuclear regulatory body to manufacture class I nuclear safety equipment, Pakistan is set to feature in the list of countries certified to produce such equipment locally.

Talks on Haldia dock impasse fail

October 4, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The meeting of all stakeholders, convened by the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to solve the crisis at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), seemed to have failed to resolve most of the issues Thursday.

Relatives of Pak's Kamra attacker arrested

September 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 26 (ANI): Pakistan security agencies have reportedly arrested two relatives of terrorist Faisal Shehzad who was killed during a militant attack at the Kamra Air Base in August.

Akanksha bags junior Asian squash title

September 21, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Tehran, Sep 21 (IANS) Akanksha Salunkhe from Goa won the Iran Junior Open, an Asian Squash Federation Super Series Silver event, at the Enghelab Sports Complex here Friday.

'Bond girl' Olga Kurylenko rubbishes Tom Cruise dating rumours

September 15, 2012 at 3:16 PM

London, September 15 (ANI): Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has clarified that the photographs of her kissing Tom Cruise were from her movie 'Oblivion' in which she is co-starring with the actor.

CSIR seeks industry's help for India's first innovation complex

September 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) In an initiative to marry science and industry, the head of India's premier industrial research and development body Friday exhorted business leaders to contribute to the setting up of the country's first Innovation Complex near here.

CSIR to build India's first innovation complex

September 7, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) In an initiative to marry science and industry, the head of India's premier industrial research and development body Friday exhorted business leaders to contribute to the setting up of the country's first Innovation Complex near here.

Fire at Mumbai commercial complex

September 7, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) A major fire broke out on the 12th floor of a commercial building in the business hub of northwest Mumbai Friday, officials said. No casualties have been reported.

Minimal damage to Kamra air base, death of militants proof of Pak preparedness: Defence Minister

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (ANI): Hours after the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base in Kamra was attacked, the country's Defence Minister, Naveed Qamar, said the death of militants and the minimal damage caused to the base was clear proof of the preparedness of the security forces.