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

Spears under fire for giving toy gun to son

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 AM

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

Intensive training programme launched for ASHA workers

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): An intensive training programme has been launched by the Government for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers to provide qualitative healthcare to the rural population.

UN award for MP cottage and village industry department

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Bhopal, May 16 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh Government's Cottage and Village Industry Department has bagged United Nations Public Service Award for year 2013.

SEBI approves angel fund for supporting start-up companies

May 7, 2013 at 5:02 PM

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

SEBI approves Start-up Village Angel Fund

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

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

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

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

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

Bear leads to evacuations in Chinese village

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Harbin, May 1 (Xinhua-ANI): More than 300 villagers were evacuated on Wednesday after a 2-meter-tall bear intruded into three villages in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, local authorities said.

Eight confirmed dead in China landslide

April 30, 2013 at 3:16 AM

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

Women politicians vouch for ending men-only golf clubs

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

London, Apr.29 (ANI): In a historical moment in the 269 years of the Muirfield Village Golf Club, which is a host to the Open Championship in July, the club is being pressured by women politicians into admitting women members also.

Tamil Nadu girl pulled out of bore well after 16 hours

April 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Chennai, April 28 (ANI): A seven-year old girl, who fell into a 900-foot deep bore well on a farm in Tamil Nadu's Suryapalli Village, was pulled out late on Saturday night, ending her 16-hour-long ordeal.

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan over electrocution deaths

April 26, 2013 at 9:48 PM

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

War of words over Ford ski resort (Himachal Newsletter)

April 26, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) The war of words is hotting up in Himachal Pradesh over the proposed multi-million dollar investment for a ski resort project being promoted by Alfred Ford of the Ford Motor Company near the picturesque tourist town of Manali. This, when it is unclear whether the promoters are keen to restart the project.

Richie Havens, singer who opened Woodstock, dies

April 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM

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

Backing investment, Himachal says yes to Ford ski resort

April 17, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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

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

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

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

Drake re-ignites fight with Chris Brown

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

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

'Startup Corridor' to US to help young Indian entrepreneurs

April 10, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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

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

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

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

Blonde celebs going brunette 'to be taken seriously'

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

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

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen to buy new NYC pad

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

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

British MPs tour UAE's Saadiyat island

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

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

Tom Cruise thrills fans at `Oblivion' premiere

March 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

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

Sochi to open multi-faith centres for 2014 Games

March 21, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Moscow, March 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three multi-faith prayer centres will open in Sochi for athletes at next year's Winter Olympics, organisers said Thursday.

Kerala says its IT sector growing

March 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 14 (IANS) The information technology (IT) sector in Kerala has registered an all-round growth in key indicators such as employment, turnover, built-up area and incubation of new companies, the state government said Thursday.

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

March 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

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

Brit salesman crowned king of Indian village for turning lives around

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

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

Global entrepreneurs to visit Kochi's Startup Village

March 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM

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

Mayor inspected Munirka Ward with area councilor Parmila Tokas

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

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

Need health facilities, not the awards

February 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Poonch, Feb. 21 (ANI): While inaugurating the health summit 'India's Call to Action - Child Survival and Development Summit' in Chennai on 7th February'13, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad said that India will be in the forefront of the war against child deaths and ensure that no child dies owing to causes that can be prevented.

Kerala company selected for Microsoft initiative

February 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

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

ScarJo shows off 'flashy' diamond 'engagement' ring

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

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

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

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

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

Obama's favourite burger joint shutters up over landlord dispute

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

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

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

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

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

Holistic approach to development by Parmila Tokas in Munirka

January 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM

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

Chinese kills roommate, dumps body in manhole

January 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

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

KSEB, Startup Village team up for energy sector innovations

January 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM

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

Kashmir Valley farmers reap profit by using latest technology

January 16, 2013 at 3:38 PM

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

US opportunities for Indian students

January 12, 2013 at 3:53 PM

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

32 dead in SW China landslide

January 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

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

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

January 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

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

Katie Holmes denies link-up rumours with Jake Gyllenhaal

January 3, 2013 at 3:59 PM

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

Holmes secretly dating Gyllenhaal?

January 3, 2013 at 12:31 AM

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

Sochi Winter Olympics facilities inspected after earthquakes

January 1, 2013 at 3:17 PM

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

Kerala IT firm selected for US programme

December 31, 2012 at 5:25 PM

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

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

December 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

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

Sochi Olympic village to be ready by October

December 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi's mountain-based Olympic village will be ready by October 2013, an official with constructor Gazprom said.

22 school students stabbed in China

December 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) Twenty-two school children and a villager were injured Friday in a knife attack at the gate of a primary school in central China's Henan province, the authorities said.

Tiger Woods spends post-tournament night partying with 'scantily-clad' women

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): Tiger Woods was spotted partying with some attractive 'scantily-clad' females the night following his 14th Annual World Challenge Golf Tournament.

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

December 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

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

Startup Village motto: Think big, start small

December 2, 2012 at 11:15 AM

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

Kerala government to promote state as shopping destination

November 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Kerala government is organising the sixth Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF) from Dec 15, to promote the state as an international shopping destination.

'Cloth can be powerful development resource for India's poor'

November 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Cloth can be a powerful development resource for India's last-mile communities, says Anshu Gupta of the NGO Goonj that annually collects, processes and transports 1,000 tonnes of material to ultra-poor communities in 21 states.

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

November 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

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

Village headmen in Kashmir urge government to empower rural council bodies

November 5, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Srinagar, Nov.5 (ANI): Village headmen staged a protest in Srinagar on Monday and demanded that the state government empower rural council bodies.

Oracle to train Kerala engineering students

October 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

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

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

October 20, 2012 at 3:26 PM

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

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

October 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

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

Man shoots himself dead in Delhi

October 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) A 50-year-old man, who used to run a public welfare trust, shot himself dead with his licensed pistol at his house here Wednesday, police said. A suicide note was recovered from his possession in which he blamed the government for his death.

Aniston gets emotional over Theroux

October 16, 2012 at 11:56 AM

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

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

October 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

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

2014 CWG Games in Glasgow on track

October 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM

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

Kutcher spoon feeds Kunis

October 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM

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

Spanish Olympic Committee pays for damage in Olympic Village

October 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM

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

Sochi to get best-ever Winter Olympic Village

October 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

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

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

October 10, 2012 at 4:28 PM

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

Farrell's new obsession - saunas!

October 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM

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

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

October 9, 2012 at 4:28 PM

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

India Resort Fashion Week - experience style on the beach!

October 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

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

Moore's jewels worth $125,000 stolen

October 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

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

14 killed in Somalia suicide bombing

September 21, 2012 at 4:43 AM

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

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

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

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

Kochi Startup Village to have 2,000 IT firms

September 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

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

Startup Village inks pact with Finland's ACE

September 7, 2012 at 8:15 PM

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

Farman lashes out against India's paralympic committee

September 6, 2012 at 8:15 PM

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

Students' ideas ready for incubation in Kerala

September 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Kochi, Sep 5 (IANS) Making a wheelchair follow your instructions to calling an auto-rickshaw with a text message are among the many projects by Kerala's students lined up for incubation.

Three Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

September 5, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Khunti, Sep 5 (ANI): Three Maoists, associated with two different organizations, have been arrested from Jharkhand's Khunti District yesterday.

Indian Angel Network to mentor Kochi start-ups

August 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM

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

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

August 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

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

Mayor praises Paralympic Village

August 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

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

Jennifer Aniston 'happy and glowing' after engagement

August 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM

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

Laura Trott and beau agreed on sex ban for Olympic success

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

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

Shocking 'sexploits' that went on in Olympic Village revealed

August 17, 2012 at 11:16 AM

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

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

August 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM

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

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

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

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

Usain Bolt celebrates Olympic win until dawn

August 13, 2012 at 11:53 AM

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

Bucketful condoms in Olympic Village trigger probe (Olympic Diary)

August 9, 2012 at 4:41 PM

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

Russell Brand wants to have sex with Olympians

August 9, 2012 at 1:53 PM

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

Russell Brand wants to have sex with Olympians

August 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

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

70,000 condoms already used in Olympic village

August 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

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

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

August 8, 2012 at 6:41 PM

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

Cabs in China's 'richest' village are 'choppers'!

August 8, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Beijing, August 8 (ANI): China's richest village has started a new taxi service where all the cabs are helicopters.

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

August 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

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

London Olympics powered by environmental efforts

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

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

'Indian rowers performed beyond expectations at Olympics'

August 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM

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

Olympics village menu revealed

August 4, 2012 at 3:05 PM

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

Fifty Shades helping Oz swimming team unwind during Olympics

August 3, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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

Rebecca Adlington starts nail craze with patriotic manicure at Olympics

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

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

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

July 30, 2012 at 4:27 PM

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

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

July 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM

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