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

Al Qaeda magazine may have been hacked

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A new issue of English-language al-Qaeda magazine linked to the Boston terrorist attacks has possibly been hacked by Western intelligence agencies.

Crowds jostle as Sanjay Dutt leaves home for jail

May 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) With scores of photographers jostling and crowds craning to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood star, a visibly upset Sanjay Dutt left his Bandra home Thursday to return to prison to complete his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Siddharth Malhotra shifts to sea facing house

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is from Delhi, has shifted to a rented sea-facing flat in Bandra here.

Acid attack victim critical, Railways to foot medical bills

May 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) The condition of Preeti Rathi, the nursing graduate from New Delhi who became the victim of an acid attack here four days ago, continues to be critical, her father said Sunday.

Army will decide on job to Delhi acid attack victim

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) A nursing graduate from Delhi who was a victim of an acid attack will have to approach army authorities who will decide the status of her employment with them, a defence official said here Friday.

Acid attack on father, two daughters in Mumbai

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) An unidentified man threw acid on a father and his two young daughters at the crowded Bandra station here Thursday morning, railway police said.

Young Coulter-Nile, Marsh new names in Oz Champions Trophy squad

May 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): Young Australian medium-fast bowler and powerful lower-order hitter Nathan Coulter-Nile and fellow West Australian Mitchell Marsh are the two new names in the 15-man squad for this year's ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales, announced this morning.

Court exempts Salman Khan from appearance in hit-and-run case

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A Mumbai court Monday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from a personal appearance in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Woman held for axe attack on son-in-law

April 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman in west Siberia has been charged with attempting to murder her son-in-law with an axe.

MLAs thrashing cop case: Panel submits report, goes soft on politicians

April 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 18 (ANI): The panel appointed by the Maharashtra Assembly to look into the suspension of five MLAs for allegedly attacking a police officer submitted its final report today.

Five killed in huge blast at US plant (Third Lead)

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) At least five people were killed and over 160 injured in a massive explosion at a Texas fertiliser factory that triggered an earthquake and flattened buildings, prompting a dazed official to say "it was like a nuclear bomb".

MP girls win West Zone sub-junior hockey final

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy (MPHA) defeated Maharashtra 7-0 to claim the sub-junior girls National Hockey Championship (West Zone) final played at Mumbai Hockey Association Ltd. Ground in Mumbai Tuesday.

Pak T20 skipper Hafeez fourth 'icon' player to sign for Caribbean T20 tournament

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Islamabad, Apr 14 (ANI): Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has become the fourth international icon or 'franchise player' to join the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament.

Farhan Akhtar to get close and personal with his fans soon

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 13 (ANI):It is very rare for cinemagoers and fans to interact with their favourite stars and directors in a

Kim Kardashian sends gift to Duchess Catherine

April 11, 2013 at 1:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian was thrilled to know that Duchess Catherine will become mother in the same month as her, and reportedly sent a gift and letter for her.

Ross Taylor joins CPL

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 5 (IANS/CMC) New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has become the latest international cricketer to link up with the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) set to begin in July.

Iran insists right to uranium enrichment

April 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Tehran, April 4 (IANS) Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said Thursday that the West must recognize his country's right to uranium enrichment in the upcoming nuclear talks.

Gilchrist to play in Caribbean post IPL

March 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 22 (IANS/CMC) Former Australia wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has been named the second international franchise player to compete in the Caribbean Premier T20 League (CPL) starting July 29.

Lawyers hail SC verdict on 1993 Mumbai blasts

March 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Top lawyers here hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death sentence of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case while commuting the death sentence of 10 others but also said action needs to be taken on his absconding brother Tiger Memon.

Chavan assures action against legislators who attacked cop

March 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the assault on a policeman by some legislators in the Maharashtra assembly complex Tuesday, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Tuesday assured action against them by Wednesday.

Clarke to bat at No.3, Haddin to keep

March 14, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mohali, March 14 (IANS) Australia skipper Michael Clarke will bat at No.3 while Brad Haddin will be keeping wickets against India in the third cricket Test that will resume Friday after the first day's play was washed out without a ball being bowled due to heavy rains here Thursday.

Hooch tragedy claims 10 lives in West Bengal

March 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Hooghly, Mar. 10 (ANI): An adulterated batch of bootleg liquor killed 10 persons in West Bengal's Hooghly District.

Kris targeted for Kim's health scare, miffed

March 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Basketball player Kris Humphries is unhappy about being blamed by some people for estranged wife Kim Kardashian's recent health issue.

17 injured, 150 huts gutted in Mumbai slum fire

March 7, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Seventeen people sustained burns and around 150 huts were gutted in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station here, officials said Thursday.

Fire engulfs more than 100 shanties in Mumbai

March 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Mar 7 (ANI): A major fire broke out in a slum area of Shastri Nagar locality adjoining Mumbai's posh suburb Bandra and gutted more than a hundred dwellings on Thursday.

100 huts gutted in Mumbai slum blaze

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Eight people sustained burn injuries and around 100 huts were reduced to ashes in a major fire that engulfed a slum near Bandra station in west Mumbai, officials said Thursday.

Congress wants two-phase panchayat polls in Bengal

March 6, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Reiterating its demand for three-phased panchayat polls in West Bengal, the Congress Wednesday said the Trinamool Congress government's decision to urge the state Election Commission (EC) to conduct the upcoming rural body polls in two phases was wrong.

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.

Screen writers to correct Bollywood's drift from reality

February 24, 2013 at 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The country's top scriptwriters will pitch to correct Bollywood's growing disconnect with ground realities during the third Indian Screenwriters Conference, to be held in Mumbai Feb 25-27.

It's actually better to give than take: Study

February 23, 2013 at 10:18 PM

London, Feb 23 (IANS) Age-old wisdom suggesting the joy of giving is far better than receiving has now been established by a new study by researchers from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

Lisa Sthalekar retires after Australia's World Cup triumph

February 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Lisa Sthalekar, member of the newly-crowned ICC Women's World Cup champion Australia team, has announced her retirement from international cricket.

Stolen SUV of Shinde's son-in-law found

February 17, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) An SUV of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's son-in-law, which was stolen Thursday, was found abandoned by thieves Saturday night minutes after the minister's daughter spotted it.

No global power can prevent Iran from seeking nuclear weapons if it so desired: Khamenei

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Feb. 17 (ANI): Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said his country was not seeking nuclear weapons, but added that if it ever decided to build them, no 'global power' could stop it.

Mumbai bridge to link Malad-Andheri

February 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is planning to construct a creek bridge to link two north-western coastal points Malad's Madh Jetty with Andheri's Versova, an official said here Saturday.

India against enforced changes in West Asia: Menon

February 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India has always supported the democratic aspirations of people in West Asia but doesn't support externally enforced changes, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

Kim, Kanye raise security alert at airport

February 15, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 15 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West raised security alert while taking a connecting flight at New York airport.

Autorickshaw strike hits Mumbaikars

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Mumbaikars faced a harrowing time going to and from offices, schools, colleges and other destinations due to a protest by autorickshaw drivers here Thursday.

Two killed, four injured in Mumbai hit-and-run case

February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two people were killed in a hit-and-run case in the city's suburban Bandra Wednesday after the driver lost control and crashed his car into six people, police said.

Oz cricketer Voges credits coach Langer for career revival, team success

February 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Sydney, Feb 12 (ANI): Australian cricketer Adam Voges has credited domestic Western Australia (WA) head coach Justin Langer for the success of WA and the sudden revival of his international career.

Yash Chopra's statue to join Walk of the Stars

February 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra's statue was unveiled Monday at the Walk of the Stars by his wife Pamela and son Uday.

Burns added as cover for Voges in Australia squad

February 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Melbourne, Feb 11 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) Monday named Queensland batsman Joe Burns as a cover for Adam Voges for the upcoming Twenty20 International against the West Indies Wednesday.

If BJP does well, Trinamool will join hands with it: Buddhadeb

February 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress will join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if it performs well in the 2014 general elections, former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattcharjee said here Sunday.

Iran not to back down on its rights under pressure

February 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Tehran, Feb 10 (IANS) Iran will not back down on its fundamental rights in the face of international pressure, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday.

Samba fever hits Rio's streets as 'more than 1.5m' revelers kick off '13 carnival

February 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb. 10 (ANI): As Rio de Janeiro's carnival stared, its oldest street parade drew an estimated 1.5 million people.

Australia beat holders England in Women's World Cup

February 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia brushed aside current champions England here Friday to begin their Super Six section of the ICC Women's World Cup cricket with aplomb.

Clarke out of fifth Windies ODI with hamstring injury

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Melbourne Sunday after complaining of a recurrence of the hamstring trouble that he has carried through the Australian summer.

Bronte sisters' iconic home refurbished to original decor

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): The former home of the Bronte sisters has been restored to the design of the authors' era after researchers found fragments of its original decor.

Rohrer, Coulter-Nile named in Australia squad for Windies T20I

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Ben Rohrer and Nathan Coulter-Nile could make their debuts for their nation as Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel (NSP) Friday named a 12-player squad for the only T20I against West Indies at the Gabba next Wednesday.

Haddin replaces Wade for final Windies ODI

February 8, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will join the squad in place of Matthew Wade for the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies here Sunday.

Russia won't change winter time for Sochi Olympics

February 7, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) hopes that Russia will turn the clock back an hour for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games were dashed Thursday, when Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak ruled it out.

Oz all-rounder Faulkner fined for 'obscene' comment to Gayle in Canberra ODI

February 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Feb 7 (ANI): Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has been fined a ten percent of his match fee for shouting an obscenity at West Indies Chris Gayle during the third ODI against the Caribbeans at Canberra.

'Inept' ICC needs to get proactive to tackle corruption in cricket like football authorities

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Sydney, Feb 7(ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit needs to step up its efforts to tackle the menace of match fixing in the game just like the football authorities, who are constantly targeting corrupt elements in their game, according to senior sports journalist, Robert Craddock.

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.

England stutter but win against Windies in ICC Women's World Cup

February 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb.5 (ANI): England seamers Katherine Brunt (2-10) and Anya Shrubsole (4-21) took full advantage of early morning conditions at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground to dismiss West Indies Women for a paltry 101 in a Group A game of the ICC Women's World Cup.

'Explorer' Lyon admits not knowing tricks to succeed in India

February 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Feb 2(ANI): Off spinner Nathan Lyon has admitted he isn't aware of the tricks to succeed in the sub-continental conditions after Cricket Australia (CA) decided to send him along with few other players early to India to give them more time to prepare for the upcoming series.

Door for talks with Iran open: Biden

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Berlin, Feb 1 (IANS) The US was keeping its doors open for direct talks with the Iranian government with regard to its controversial nuclear programme, US Vice President Joe Biden has said.

Longoria likes being surrounded

February 1, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria, who grew up with three sisters, dislikes loneliness. She feels comfortable when she is around lots of people.

Starc's devastating fiver helps Oz annihilate Windies by nine-wickets in Perth ODI

February 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Sydney, Feb 1(ANI): Australia thrashed West Indies by nine-wickets in the opening one-day international of the five-match series at Perth after bowling the visitors for a paltry 70 in just 23.5 overs.

More stringent charge against Salman Khan in 2002 case

January 31, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Spelling more trouble for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday directed that he should be tried for a more serious charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and not death by negligence in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Maharashtra NCC cadets bag PM's Banner

January 28, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) In a hat-trick, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingent from Maharashtra, which participated in the Republic Day camp in New Delhi, bagged the coveted Prime Minister's Banner, the third year in a row, an official here said.

Hughes set to miss final ODIs against Indies to get ready for upcoming India Tests

January 28, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Sydney, Jan. 28 (ANI): Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is expected be pulled out of the final three matches of the one-day series against the West Indies, so that he can rest before the upcoming Test series against India.

Rs.1.8 crore sportscar catches fire in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) A Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 race car was gutted in a fire near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link here Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 car catches fire in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) A Rs.1.8 crore Audi R8 race car caught fire and was virtually reduced to ashes near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link here Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Maharastra celebrates Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Maharashtra celebrated India's Republic Day with patriotic fervour Saturday, with politicians and citizens unfurling scores of national flags across the state.

Hussey dropped from Australia's ODI squad

January 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Melbourne, Jan 25 (IANS) David Hussey was Friday dropped from the One-Day International (ODI) squad announced by Cricket Australia (CA) for the first two matches against the West Indies, being replaced by Victorian statemate Aaron Finch.

Bengal government not taking action against chit funds: CPI-M

January 24, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) The CPI-M Thursday accused the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal of not taking necessary actions at the "ground level" against chit funds for duping depositors.

Knicks' J.R. Smith mentions Kanye West in Twitter jab at Kris Humphries

January 23, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New York, Jan 23 (ANI): Following Monday afternoon's 88-85 win over the Knicks, Nets forward Kris Humphries took to his Twitter account to take a jab at the Knicks and the Garden faithful.

IAEA-Iran talks on n-issue delayed

January 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Vienna, Jan 22 (IANS) The next round of talks over probing Iran's disputed nuclear programme between authorities in Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog will be held Feb 13, a day later than earlier scheduled, Xinhua reported.

British boy, 4, knifed in bed

January 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM

London, Jan 21 (IANS) A four-year-old boy in Britain has been stabbed to death in bed while sleeping alongside his identical twin.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan to shift base from Mumbai

January 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) It is more or less certain that Pakistan willplay in the Women's World Cup and they will not be touching Mumbai. They will, most probably go to Cuttack for their Group B matches.

Salman Khan to launch 1st 'Being Human' store in Mumbai

January 17, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Salman Khan, who has launched a chain of Being Human stores in Dubai earlier, is now all set to open his first clothing store in Mumbai.

Girls slam Ranveer Singh to be a 'show-off'

January 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Ranveer Singh, who is known for his flamboyant attitude, has been branded as a 'show-off' by the girls.

Care for tea made from coffee leaves?

January 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM

London, Jan. 14 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that they have found the ultimate brew - a tea made from coffee leaves - that is healthier than both the drinks.

Indian, Chinese firms lead in innovations

January 13, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Stockholm, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian and Chinese companies have become better in developing new complex products, a Swedish researcher says.

Man threatening Pooja Bhatt arrested

January 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) An unidentified man who was making threatening calls to Pooja Bhatt has been arrested, says the actor-filmmaker.

Hussey wants to use Lanka ODI series to bag Test spot for India tour

January 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Sydney, Jan 9(ANI): Australia all rounder David Hussey has said he would like to bat as well as he can during team's upcoming one-day series against Sri Lanka, keeping an eye on a Test spot for next month's India tour.

Pooja Bhatt gets abusive, threat calls

January 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has been receiving obscene and threatening calls from an unidentified guy. She has filed an official complaint Wednesday at the Bandra police station here against the caller.

Oz team keen on hiring batting coach prior to India tour

January 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Sydney, Jan. 8 (ANI): The Australian cricket team is looking for a new batting coach before their Indian tour starting next month.

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.

Hales replaces Samuels in Melbourne Renegades

January 8, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Melbourne, Jan 8 (IANS) English cricketer Alex Hales has replaced West Indian Marlon Samuels in the Melbourne Renegades squad.

Iran's oil revenues plummet '45 pc' amid sanctions

January 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Iran's oil revenues have dropped by 45 percent in the last nine months in the wake sanctions imposed by the West, a top official in the country has said.

Aussie captain dreams of ultimate accolade in women's world cup

January 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Australia captain Jodie Fields can seemingly do no wrong at the moment, having led her side to its second ICC Women's World Twenty20 title in October last year.

Kim Kardashian inspired by Victoria Beckham?

January 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is reportedly taking pregnancy fashion inspiration from singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

Assad forces capture Al-Qaeda chief's brother on 'humanitarian mission' to country

January 5, 2013 at 3:35 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have reportedly captured the brother of the head of Al-Qaeda.

Arms supplies, funds for Syrian rebels 'drying up' despite West's promises

January 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Syrian opposition coalition has said that it has not seen any significant increase in funding or arms supplies, despite widespread pledges of support from western and Arab states.

Briton undergoes first hand transplant in country

January 4, 2013 at 5:35 PM

London, Jan 4 (IANS) A 51-year-old man has become the first in Britain to have a hand transplant, after suffering from gout for many years.

I'd rather face Robin van Persie than change a dirty nappy, says Jack Collison

January 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, January 4 (ANI): Jack Collison has jokingly claimed that facing Robin van Persie in a match is less frightening than having to change two-month-old daughter Lucia's nappies.

Muralidaran backs Samuels following chucking allegations

January 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Sydney, Jan 2(ANI): Spin legend Muthiah Muralidaran has backed West Indian all rounder and Melbourne Renegades teammate, Marlon Samuels in the ongoing chucking debate over all rounder's bowling action.

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.

Van Persie reveals 't-shirt tribute' meant for 'close friend' who demised day before match

December 30, 2012 at 3:33 PM

London, Dec. 30 (ANI): Manchester United's star striker Robin Van Persie has revealed that his goal tribute on a t-shirt against West Bromwich Alboin on Saturday was meant for a close friend who passed away 24 hours before the match.

'Iran uranium enrichment to continue'

December 30, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Tehran, Dec 30 (IANS) Iran is determined to continue enriching uranium to the purity level of 20 percent, an Iranian lawmaker has said.

Salman Khan hit-and-run case postponed till January 30 2013

December 27, 2012 at 3:59 PM

A metropolitan Mumbai court exempted Salman Khan from making a personal appearance in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case to day on his 47th birthday.

Mumbai court exempts Salman Khan from appearing in 2002 hit-and-run case

December 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): A metropolitan court in Mumbai on Thursday exempted Bollywood actor Salman Khan from making a personal appearance in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Imran follows the footsteps of uncle Aamir

December 26, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan is following in the footsteps of his uncle Aamir Khan and pasting posters of his new film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" on taxis.

It's 3D cakes, eco-friendly cribs in Mumbai this Christmas

December 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with festive zest and fervour Tuesday in India's financial and entertainment capital Mumbai.

Marlon Samuels accused of throwing again

December 23, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Melbourne, Dec 23 (IANS/CMC) Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann has sparked controversy in the Australian Big Bash League by accusing West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels of throwing.

New Delhi, world's fifth most expensive office market

December 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) New Delhi is the fifth most expensive office market in the world, a survey released here Wednesday said.

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.

IAEA experts arrive in Iran for talks: report

December 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Tehran, Dec. 13 (Xinhua-ANI): The experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran Thursday morning for talks on some aspects of Iran's nuclear program, semi-official ISNA news agency reported.

Kim Kardashian's 'heart completely broken' by death of kitten Mercy

December 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM

New York, December 9 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, whose beloved Persian kitten 'Mercy' died from stomach cancer, is saddened by the passing away of the feline.