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Everything you need to know about Bus Stand Tso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bus Stand Tso: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Surfing has the 'cool' that cricket lacks: Jonty Rhodes

May 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, May 3 (IANS) South African cricketing icon Jonty Rhodes says surfing has something that gentleman's game does not have - the "cool" factor.

Man U brings in sound engineer to crank up decibels in quiet' Old Trafford

April 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Premier League club Manchester United has recruited an acoustic specialist to improve the atmosphere at the Old Trafford stadium, following complaints from many that the stadium is too quiet.

Paddle yoga trending fast in Abu Dhabi

March 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Dubai, Mar 14 (ANI): Stand-up Paddle yoga or SUP yoga as it is popularly known - the ancient Indian technique of body postures remodelled into a more advanced balancing act atop water is fast catching on in Abu Dhabi.

Tibetan women's group starts protest campaign

March 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A Tibetan women's rights group Tuesday started a three-day protest campaign at Jantar Mantar here against the "oppressive" Chinese rule in Tibet.

Now, iPad stand that lets you use gadget even in loo

February 12, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Now, a new accessory has been designed for people who cannot bear to be away from their iPad even when they are on the loo.

Sri Lanka suspends deal with IMF

February 12, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government Tuesday announced it would not to pursue a new funding program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the IMF refused to accept conditions put forward by the government.

$15 mn for Bellerive Oval's redevelopment

January 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket Tasmania (CT) Wednesday welcomed the Tasmanian government's decision to invest $15 million into the redevelopment of the Bellerive Oval also known as Blundstone Arena.

Arnie's comeback flops at box office as 'The Last Stand' rakes in only $1.9m

January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, January 21 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger, who promised his fans that he'd be back with a bang, seems to have failed to resonate that reassurance as his latest movie, 'The Last Stand,' fell flat at the box office during its opening weekend and came in at ninth in total Friday grosses.

Jessica Chastain's 'Mama' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' take top 2 spots at box office

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Washington, January 21 (ANI): Jessica Chastain easily outmuscled Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mark Wahlberg and topped the weekend box office with her supernatural horror film 'Mama' and the Oscar-nominated Osama bin Laden hunt thriller 'Zero Dark Thirty'.

'The Last Stand' limp, predictable (IANS Movie Review)

January 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Film: "The Last Stand"; Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, Rodrigo Santoro, Jaimie Alexander, Luis Guzman, Eduardo Noriega and Peter Stormare; Director: Kim Jee-woon; Rating: *1/2

Hollywood set to make movie on software tycoon John McAfee's bizarre Belize escapades

January 15, 2013 at 4:58 PM

London, Jan. 15 (ANI): Hollywood will bring the bizarre story of technology pioneer John McAfee, who fled his luxury home in Belize after his neighbour was found murdered, on the big screen.

Rampant black-marketing of tickets at Kotla (Diary)

January 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rampant black-marketing of tickets for the third and final One-Day International between India and Pakistan was prevalent outside the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.

Jesus lookalike kicked out of TV darts tourney for distracting players

December 13, 2012 at 3:32 PM

London, Dec. 13 (ANI): A man from Oxford, who looks like Jesus, was thrown out of a TV darts tournament after the crowd started to chant and broke the concentration of the players.

Zardari announces 10-mln dollar global 'Malala' war chest for girls' education

December 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Paris, Dec. 11 (ANI): Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has announced a 10 million-dollar donation for a global war chest to educate all girls by 2015 set up in the name of 15-year-old activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education.

Man U to unveil 9ft Fergie statue outside Old Trafford

November 6, 2012 at 2:16 PM

London, Nov. 6 (ANI): A statue in the honour of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be unveiled outside the Old Trafford later this month, the club has confirmed.

Duff gets sparrow tattoo

October 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress Hilary Duff has got a new tattoo -- a small sparrow with the words 'Stand by me' written underneath it.

Despite dip in turnout, Indian GP a smashing success

October 29, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Greater Noida, Oct 29 (IANS) The Formula One Indian Grand Prix might have seen a steep fall in spectator turnout, but it had all the makings of a Bollywood masala flick, and that thrilled the 65,000 fans who did not mind commuting almost three to four hours to watch the show.

Cheryl Cole left red faced after mic malfunction in charity telethon

October 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Cheryl Cole was left embarrassed in front of millions of TV viewers after her microphone malfunctioned during the Stand Up To Cancer charity telethon on Friday.

Liverpool to end 'stadium saga' with new 150m pounds 'state-of-art' refurbishments at Anfield

September 23, 2012 at 2:43 PM

London, Sep 23 (ANI): Liverpool's American owners are planning to end the club's 10-year stadium saga by committing to develop Anfield as a refurbished 60,000-capacity venue, including 7,000 'corporate' seats.

Youth nabbed with Heroin worth Rs. 50 lakh

September 11, 2012 at 6:28 PM

A team of officers of the Crime Branch has apprehended one person involved in trafficking of drugs and has recovered 500 Gms. of fine quality Heroine. The recovered Heroine is worth Rs. 50 Lakhs (approximately) in the International Market.

Unseen prison possessions of killer Peter Sutcliffe go on public display

September 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Never before seen personal collection of prison possessions belonging to the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe have been put on public display for the first time, including handwritten love-letters from a besotted female pen-pal.

Maruti wraps up shooting for 'Bus Stand'

September 1, 2012 at 9:29 PM

Chennai, Sep 1 (IANS) Director Maruti has finished shooting for his second Telugu film "Bus Stop" and will very soon begin work post-production. The audio of the film will be launched towards the month-end.

US Prez polls: Will the Real Independents Please Stand Up?

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Washington, Aug. 17 (ANI): For die-hard Democrats and Republicans, the decision of who to vote for in November presidential election may not be a brain storming session, but in recent years, however, many voters have rejected such partisan identities, choosing to call them Independents.

Quick, easy ways to toned legs (To go with: Dare to bare toned legs with thigh-high slits!)

August 12, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Four quick and easy ways to toned legs, as suggested by Milin Mathew, senior group exercise manager, Fitness First.

Gwyneth Paltrow to produce 'cancer telethon'

July 12, 2012 at 5:52 PM

London, uly 12 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped in to replace Laura Ziskin as the executive producer of a 'cancer telethon' after the moviemaker lost her battle with the disease last year.

UK tabloid exposes terrifying royal Olympic security scandal

July 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, July 8 (ANI): A terrifying royal Olympic security scandal was exposed by British tabloid Daily Star just weeks before the launch of the Games.

Russell Brand boasts about sex life to Dalai Lama in Manchester

June 17, 2012 at 11:13 AM

London, June 17 (ANI): Russell Brand, who has been a long-term supporter of the Tibetan cause, boasted about his sex life while fulfilling his role as an unlikely compere for the Dalai Lama in Manchester.

`Funnyman` Russell Brand comperes for Dalai Lama in Manchester

June 17, 2012 at 10:42 AM

London, June 17 (ANI): Russell Brand, who has been a long-term supporter of the Tibetan cause, fulfilled his role as an unlikely compere for the Dalai Lama in Manchester as part of the spiritual leader's UK tour.

Nikki Haley cashing in on union bashing video

May 24, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) South Carolina's Indian American Governor Nikki Haley is trying to cash in on a recent video featuring a state union leader bashing a purple and black pinata, a decorative hanging, bearing her face.

Carbon Trading: An economic approach against pollution

April 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Carbon trading is a new concept of trading of harmful gaseous emissions especially carbon dioxide. Carbon trading is strategy for minimizing the emission of carbon through a Cap-and-Trade system. Therefore, Carbon dioxide is currently responsible for the major part of emissions trading. Carbon trading is one of the ways countries can fulfill the criteria of the Kyoto Protocol to reduce carbon emissions and hence reduce global warming.

Injured Al Pacino gets treatment on movie set

April 26, 2012 at 5:53 AM

Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Veteran actor Al Pacino was treated by doctors on the set of his new movie "Stand Up Guys" after he hurt his eye in an explosive gun-wielding scene.

Abramovich willing to do anything to bring Mourinho back to Chelsea again

April 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM

London, Apr 22 (ANI): Chelsea owner, Roman Abhramovich is ready to pay whatever it takes to get Jose Mourinho back at the club after he settled his differences with the Real Madrid manager.

'Undaunted' Watson ready for Caribbean tour

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Sydney, Mar 15(ANI): Stand in Australian captain is up and ready for the West Indies tour despite having major selection worries before the commencement of the tour.

'Undaunted' Watson ready for Caribbean tour

March 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Sydney, Mar 15(ANI): Stand in Australian captain is up and ready for the West Indies tour despite having major selection worries before the commencement of the tour.

Man U player 'appeared as extra in porn movie'

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A Manchester United "senior international" landed a role in a porn movie after asking an adult movie actor if he could visit the set, a fanzine has claimed.

Man U player 'appeared as extra in porn movie'

March 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A Manchester United "senior international" landed a role in a porn movie after asking an adult movie actor if he could visit the set, a fanzine has claimed.

Man U player 'appeared as extra in porn movie'

March 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A Manchester United "senior international" landed a role in a porn movie after asking an adult movie actor if he could visit the set, a fanzine has claimed.

Stand-in captain Watson 'excited' with challenge of leading Oz squad

March 9, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Melbourne, Mar 9(ANI): Australia's stand-in cricket skipper Shane Watson has said he is thrilled by the challenge of leading the squad.

Stand-in captain Watson 'excited' with challenge of leading Oz squad

March 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Melbourne, Mar 9(ANI): Australia's stand-in cricket skipper Shane Watson has said he is thrilled by the challenge of leading the squad.

Stand-in skipper Watson is all praise for Christian after Melbourne five for spell

March 3, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Brisbane, Mar. 3 (ANI): Stand-in Australian skipper Shane Watson has said that he expects Michael Clarke to take charge of the squad during the Commonwealth Bank best of three finals against Sri Lanka, and has also praised South Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian for his five wicket haul, including a hattrick, against the Lankans here on Friday.

Stand-in skipper Watson is all praise for Christian after Melbourne five for spell

March 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Brisbane, Mar. 3 (ANI): Stand-in Australian skipper Shane Watson has said that he expects Michael Clarke to take charge of the squad during the Commonwealth Bank best of three finals against Sri Lanka, and has also praised South Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian for his five wicket haul, including a hattrick, against the Lankans here on Friday.

Now, robot with artistic genius that sketches portraits

February 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Researchers are all set to present an artistic robot, whose genius emerges if someone takes a seat on the model's stool positioned in front of it.

Now, robot with artistic genius that sketches portraits

February 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Researchers are all set to present an artistic robot, whose genius emerges if someone takes a seat on the model's stool positioned in front of it.

Arnie, Stallone joining forces for new action thriller

February 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone will co-star in an upcoming action flick 'The Tomb', according to reports.

Arnie, Stallone joining forces for new action thriller

February 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Melbourne, Feb 9 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone will co-star in an upcoming action flick 'The Tomb', according to reports.

Huawei U8860 Honor Features

January 27, 2012 at 5:23 PM

The Huawei Honor is a contemporary SmartPhone made in China. Huawei U8860 Honor has touch-sensitive controls with a capacitive touchscreen that gives a fabulous display. Let us have a detailed look at its specifications Huawei U8860 Honor Smartphone.

BlackBerry Porsche P9981 Specifications

January 27, 2012 at 5:14 PM

The BlackBerry Corporation announced its new SmartPhone, the Blackberry Porsche P9981 in October 2011. The camera on the phone is of 5 MP with a resolution of 2592 ? 1944 pixels. Let us look at specifications and features of berry Porsche P9981.

JCB launches Defy Plus mobile phone with Motorola

January 25, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Motorola DEFY + has made a firm foothold in the market due to its much-liked features. Now, the Digger manufacturer JCB has launched its own version of Motorola's Defy+ mobile phone. Features and specifications of this Motorola's Defy+ phone handsets

Hudgens auctioning '2011 Mtv VMA Gown' for cancer charity

January 25, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that she is auctioning off the dress she wore to the '2011 Mtv Video Music Awards' to raise cash for a cancer charity.

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Review

January 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM

BlackBerry Curve 9380 is an entry-level smart phone as claimed by RIM (Research In Motion). It's the first touch-pad phone of RIM in the Curve series. Here is the review of BlackBerry Curve 9380.

Old videos showing Angelina Jolie as singing nun surface online

January 14, 2012 at 8:37 PM

London, Jan 14 (ANI): A series of home videos have emerged on the Internet which show a pre-teen Angelina Jolie belting out tunes while dressed in bizarre fancy dresses.

Old videos showing Angelina Jolie as singing nun surface online

January 14, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, Jan 14 (ANI): A series of home videos have emerged on the Internet which show a pre-teen Angelina Jolie belting out tunes while dressed in bizarre fancy dresses.

Swami Army's 'dhol' drums up support for Team India at Melbourne

December 27, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Melbourne, Dec 27 (ANI): The Swami Army made their presence felt at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test with supporters cheering Indian players on drum beats.

Colleagues remember Roebuck as a great entertainer, commentator and crusader

December 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Sydney, Dec.23 (ANI): Close confidantes of cricket writer Peter Roebuck have remembered him as a man who was a great entertainer, commentator and crusader.

Russell Brand steals Larry King's wife's panties

December 2, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Washington, 2 Dec (ANI): Stand-up comedian Russel Brand has admitted to stealing Larry King's wife's underwear at a dinner party on Thursday.

Schwarzenegger's injury cover-up at climate change meet

November 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger joked about how much his career has changed since his Governor days while giving the keynote speech at the Zero emissions conference in Oslo, Norway last week.

Want a promotion? Stand upright in front of your boss

November 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): Body postures do make a lot of difference, when it comes to promotion or salary increment and carries a huge impact in influencing the decision of your boss, a new study has suggested.

Eddie Murphy steps down as Oscar host after Brett Ratner resigns

November 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): Eddie Murphy stepped down as the host of the 2012 Oscars merely 24 hours after Brett Ratner resigned following controversy over an anti-gay remark he made.

I don't own island in Bahamas, says Eddie Murphy

November 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Washington, November 4 (ANI): Eddie Murphy has said that contrary to reports, he doesn't own an island.

Cheryl Cole cosying up with rapper Taio Cruz after finally forgetting Ashley

October 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): Cheryl Cole is reportedly getting closer to rapper Taio Cruz after finally deciding not to give Ashley Cole a second chance.

Olivia Munn 'credits sexy dancing to incredibly toned bikini bod'

September 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): Actress Olivia Munn has revealed how she maintains her amazing bikini body - sexy dancing.

Kathy Griffin takes cue from Jim Carrey, proclaims love for Justin Bieber

August 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

New York, Aug 28 (ANI): Stand-up comedian Kathy Griffin has taken a cue from Jim Carey to declare her love for Justin Bieber.

Sly's new 'Rambo' film has same name as Arnie's comeback flick

August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

London, August 25 (ANI): The new 'Rambo' movie, starring Sylvester Stallone, will have the same title as Arnold Schwarzenegger's comeback film.

Eoin Morgan defends stars missing from Ireland match

August 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM

London, Aug.25 (ANI): Middle order batsman Eoin Morgan insists England are not being disrespectful to the Irish by leaving all their big-name stars at home.

Presley's 'Jailhouse Rock' songwriter Jerry Leiber dies at 78

August 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM

London, August 23 (ANI): Jerry Leiber, the songwriter who penned the lyrics for Elvis Presley's classic rock and roll hits including 'Hound Dog' and 'Jailhouse Rock' died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of cardiopulmonary failure. He was 78.

Broad praises Flower, Strauss for making England world number one

August 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

London, Aug.15 (ANI): Right-arm fast bowler Stuart Broad has praised coach Andy Flower and skipper Andrew Strauss for making England the number one Test side in the world.

German etiquette group calls workplace greeting kissing 'a form of terrorism'!

August 11, 2011 at 6:33 PM

London, Aug 11 (ANI): A German etiquette group has called for a total ban on work colleagues kissing one another as greetings in the office, claiming a peck on the cheek is a form of 'terrorism'.

Arnie returning to big screen with 'Last Stand'

July 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Love rat Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon be seen on the silver screen after a long gap.

Giggs planing to quit to save marriage: Pals

June 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs is considering following Gary Neville and Paul Scholes into retirement in order to save his crumbling marriage.

Leave casual footwear, cut-offs in closet: Tom Ford advises gentlemen

March 26, 2011 at 4:15 PM

New York, Mar 26 (ANI): American fashion designer Tom Ford has doled out tips on how a perfect gentleman should dress and behave.

Treble hopeful Man U using mollah to pay owners' debts

March 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

London, Mar. 23 (ANI): In the last five years, Manchester United have won a hat-trick of Premier League titles and reached two Champions League finals, and this year, remain on course for a Treble, but all is not well at Old Trafford.

New Zealand PM keen to host rugby World Cup games in Christchurch

March 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Christchurch, Mar 8(ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has said that he is keen to host rugby World Cup games in quake-devastated Christchurch.

IMF to start critical review of Pakistan economy to decide further action

March 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Mar 1(ANI): Pakistan's financial managers and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission are set to start the much-awaited fifth review of the economy on Tuesday (today), upon whose successful completion Pakistan would receive 3.6 billion dollars- the remaining portion of the 11.3-billion-dollar Stand-By-Arrangement (SBA).

IMF to start critical review of Pakistan economy to decide further action

March 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Mar 1(ANI): Pakistan's financial managers and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission are set to start the much-awaited fifth review of the economy on Tuesday (today), upon whose successful completion Pakistan would receive 3.6 billion dollars- the remaining portion of the 11.3-billion-dollar Stand-By-Arrangement (SBA).

Clarke showing glimpses of old self with steady Gabba knock: Roebuck

January 31, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Sydney, Jan.31 (ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has realized that he has two roles to play, and cannot neglect one because the other is not working, cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has claimed.

Clarke says injured Ponting may yet take part in ongoing England ODI series

January 29, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Brisbane, Jan 29(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke reckons that injured skipper Ricky Ponting may rejoin the squad ahead of next month's World Cup in the Indian sub-continent.

Clarke ready to 'train his backside off' in quest to find form

January 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

Brisbane, Jan 29(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he is confident of bouncing back to his best ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Coming soon: Low-cost touch screens made of renewable materials

January 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Researchers at Fraunhofer are developing an alternative to expensive touchscreens - displays made of low-priced renewable raw materials that are available all over the world.

Injured Tait doubtful for Brisbane ODI against England

January 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Brisbane, Jan 28(ANI): Continuing doubts over the fitness of Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait have left the selection of the pace attack for Sunday's fifth ODI against England up in the air.

Beleaguered Pak Govt likely to implement 'painful' economic decisions from Feb 1

January 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Islamabad, Jan 16(ANI): The Pakistan Government is planning to implement some 'painful' economic decisions from February 1, following an unprecedented 510-billion-rupee budget deficit.

Interactive window-shopping could soon be a reality

January 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Interactive window shopping has been tested only in lab simulations till now, but experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) in Berlin, Germany, are testing the concept with pedestrian passageways and shopping centers.

Taking regular breaks from sitting good for heart, waistline

January 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Get up and move around as often as you can, for it's good for your heart and waistline, says a new study.

GOP presidential hopeful Pawlenty says Palin is a "force of nature"

January 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, who is considering contesting the 2012 presidential elections, has said that he has "a long way to go" to match the recognition of potential rival Sarah Palin, who he considers a "force of nature."

GOP presidential hopeful Pawlenty says Palin is a "force of nature"

January 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, who is considering contesting the 2012 presidential elections, has said that he has "a long way to go" to match the recognition of potential rival Sarah Palin, who he considers a "force of nature."

Clarke says England 'outplayed' Australia in all facets of the game

January 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Sydney, Jan 7(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has admitted that his team was completely outplayed by England in the five-match Ashes series.

Cook, Clarke defend Hughes after Botham's 'cheat' call

January 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Jan.6 (ANI): England opener Alastair Cook has leapt to the defence of Australian fielder Phillip Hughes after he was branded a cheat by former England all-rounder Ian Botham and the British press.

Clarke determined to put his mark on Oz team in Sydney Test

January 2, 2011 at 2:42 PM

Melbourne, Jan 2 (ANI): Stand-in captain Michael Clarke is determined to take control of the team in the final Ashes Test at the SCG.

Khawaja, Beer to make debuts in Sydney Ashes Test

January 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Sydney, Jan 2(ANI): Pakistan-born batsman Usman Khawaja and spinner Michael Beer will make their debuts for Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series, starting in Sydney on Monday.

Clarke describes appointment as Sydney Test captain as temporary

December 31, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Sydney, Dec 31(ANI): Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke has said he will refuse to captain a Test side containing Ricky Ponting.

Boxing Day Test at MCG, the ultimate high for an Oz cricketer: Dean Jones

December 24, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, Dec. 24 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has said that for an Australian Test batsman to walk onto the MCG on Boxing Day is the ultimate high.

Bloodstained flag from Custer's Last Stand expected to fetch £3.2m at auction

December 2, 2010 at 5:30 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): The bloodstained flag which was with General Custer when he and his troops were murdered by Sitting Bull's Sioux warriors at the Battle of Little Bighorn is set to go under the hammer and is expected to fetch 3.2 million pounds.

Vettori blames Kiwi bowlers' profligacy for Jaipur ODI rout against India

December 2, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Jaipur, Dec 2(ANI): New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori reckons that his bowlers lacked penetration and discipline on a flat batting wicket for Wednesday's second ODI of the five match series against India.

Oz inability to destroy opposing teams a serious issue: Clarke

November 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM

London, Nov 4 (ANI): Stand in skipper Michael Clarke has said that inability to destroy opposing teams is becoming a serious issue for the Australian team.

Eyetracker software to prevent drivers from nodding off at the wheel

October 14, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Ilmenau, Germany, have developed an assistant system that tracks a driver's eye movements and issues a warning before the driver has an opportunity to nod off to sleep.

Freshly unmasked swanky Kiwi athletes CWG village tower 'anything but unlivable'

October 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2(ANI): The New Zealand team's 'unmasked' Delhi Commonwealth Games accommodation tower at the athletes' village has made the earlier reports of "unlivable" conditions hard to fathom.

8 things that annoy people while travelling

September 22, 2010 at 4:57 PM

Melbourne, Sep 22 (ANI): Many people take pleasure in annoying others while travelling, but for those who don't, here's the list of things to be avoided.

Chelsea Handler's sex tape set to be released

September 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM

New York, Sept 16 (ANI): Stand up comedian Chelsea Handler's sex tape is set for a possible release.

Soon, watch 3-D movies on your TV, computer via Internet and satellite

August 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Get ready to enjoy Blockbusters like Avatar, UP or Toy Story 3 in 3-D and that too in the comfort of your living rooms.

Stars from all over the world to attend cancer fundraising event

August 22, 2010 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): This year, September 10 will be the day when luminaries from all walks of life - actors, musicians, athletes and journalists - will come together in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research.

Dannii Minogue 'to be axed from next series of 'X Factor'

August 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

London, August 21 (ANI): Dannii Minogue is apparently being removed from the next series of UK's largest talent search show 'The X Factor'.