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

T. rex cousin fed more like falcon than crocodile

May 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): It is believed that the mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study has shown that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon.

Now, waterproof fabric that drains sweat

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Bioengineers at the University of California, Davis have invented waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat, using microfluidic technology.

Campbell-Brown leads Caribbean contingent in Diamond League

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New York, May 18 (IANS/CMC) Three-time Olympic gold medallist and four-time World champion Veronica Campbell-Brown will lead about three dozen Caribbean athletes in the Adidas Grand Prix here next week.

Farming in progress on the eve of monsoon in India

May 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): According to the latest statistics released by the Government, rice has so far been planted in 2.4 lakh hectares in the country. . This is 52 thousand hectare more than that reported a week ago (1.88 lakh ).

Bradley Cooper first actor to endorse Häagen-Dazs (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Oscar-nominated Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper will be seen in a new global campaign by American ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs.

Sonam worried about re-creating Rekha's 'Khoobsurat' charm

May 8, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor is excited to step into Rekha's shoes for "Khoobsurat" remake, but at the same time she is a bit scared how she would recreate the same charm and spirit of the character.

Vettori, Jayawardena and Sangakkara set to appear in sixth ICC Champions Trophy

May 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Dubai, May 6 (ANI): New Zealand's Daniel Vettori and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara are set to join an exclusive club of cricketers to play in six ICC Champions Trophy tournaments after they were named in their respective squads for the elite event to be staged in England and Wales from 6-23 June.

Press freedom outlook 'gloomy', says IPI watchdog

May 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Vienna, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Last year was the deadliest for journalists, and the number of reporters operating freely in the world is shrinking, Vienna-based press freedom watchdog International Press Institute (IPI) has said.

Robbie Williams to sing at dad's wedding reception

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams is set to sing at his father's wedding reception on May 1.

World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock pens 124th book at 105

April 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock has released her 124th book at age of 105.

Sonam Kapoor's 'Khubsoorat' ready to roll in August

April 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The camera will start rolling for "Khubsoorat" during monsoon and its lead actress Sonam Kapoor says the story has been completely changed while retaining the spirit of the characters.

Iron Man, Spider-Man to cheer Mumbai Indians!

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Marvel super heroes Iron Man and Spider-Man will make a special appearance at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday to cheer for Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians.

Republican lawmaker says 'five jihadists reached their targets in U.S.' under Obama

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Republican Tom Cotton has expressed grave doubts about the Obama administration's counter-terrorism policies and programmes.

At 56 deaths a month, Vidarbha screams for intervention

April 21, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra's Vidarbha region has seen 168 farmer suicides in the first three months of this year.

RPG: 'Friendly' takeover tycoon and remarkable man (Tribute)

April 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Rama Prasad Goenka (who died April 14) was decidedly the most remarkable man I have seen in my life's journey. The world need not be told that R.P. Goenka was a great businessman. What was more remarkable was that he was an extraordinary human being, rich not only in bank balances but richer in human values, always keen to understand the world and enjoy the company of the people around him.

Jesse Ryder in coma after bar brawl

March 28, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Wellington, March 28 (IANS) New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder lies in coma after being badly beaten up by a group of men near a bar in Christchurch early Thursday, police said.

Long-distance social networks existed in the past much before technology

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Long-distance social networks existed long before the advent of the Internet, a new study has revealed.

Pak SC to indict Rehman Malik on Mar 25 for contempt of court

March 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected former Interior Minister Rehman Malik's unconditional apology, and has decided to indict him on March 25 for committing contempt of court by interfering in the investigation of the Steel Mills scam.

'Fat Australian' rant ruled not racist by UK court

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sydney, Mar. 11 (ANI): A woman convicted of racism after calling her New Zealand neighbour a 'fat Australian' has had her conviction overturned in the UK.

Bolt, Blake not confirmed for Jamaica invitational

March 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), March 9 (IANS/CMC) Officials here say they are unable to confirm at this time if two of the country's most celebrated athletes - Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake - would be available for the Jamaica invitational scheduled for May 4.

SpiceJet operates all-women flights on Women's Day

March 8, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) International Women's Day got off to a flying start Friday with private carrier SpiceJet's first flights of the day being operated by all-women crew, an official here said.

UP silk weavers bearing brunt of government's apathy

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb.24 (ANI): Silk weavers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have expressed their ire over the government's false promises of providing them with basic amenities.

Audrey Hepburn's flirtatious dialogue in 'Charade' voted sexiest line in cinema

February 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

London, Feb. 23 (ANI): Audrey Hepburn's pick-up line in her 1963 movie 'Charade' has been voted as the best in a survey.

Spicejet to fly to Sharjah from Lucknow, Varanasi

February 20, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Spicejet has announced flight services between this Uttar Pradesh capital and Varanasi to Sharjah from next month.

'Veteran' Mills eyeing 2015 WC glory at home before retiring

February 19, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Wellington, Feb 19 (ANI): Veteran New Zealand swing bowler Kyle Mills has said he would like to win the one-day World Cup in 2015 at home before retiring from the international cricket.

Rob Mills rubbishes Stephanie Rice romance rumours

February 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Melbourne, Feb 18(ANI): Rob Mills has slammed rumours of romance with his 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-star, Stephanie Rice.

WAGs and celebs gush about their Valentine's Day gifts on Twitter

February 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Christine Bleakley led the way for other celebrities to share their gushing love notes and pictures of their presents through Twitter on Valentine's Day.

Biotech has made India net exporter of cotton, says expert

February 4, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) Biotechnology has made India a net exporter of BT Cotton from being an importer, with production nearly doubling to 510 kg per hectare from 225 kg over a decade ago, an industry player said Monday.

Brit couple get married wearing giant babygrows

February 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): A couple from Greater Manchester, decided to shun the traditional wedding gown and morning suit for their big day at Gretna Green and instead chose to wear giant babygrows.

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter wants to carry on her legacy

February 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, who is on a pilgrimage to St Lucia, said that she wanted to continue the troubled singer's legacy.

Robbie Williams to perform at dad's wedding

February 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams has a big gig lined up - his dad's wedding.

Williams thrilled to perform at dad's wedding

February 1, 2013 at 7:42 AM

London, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams is thriled to perform at father Pete Conway's wedding.

'Let's Design' shortlists five candidates from North region

January 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has selected five young designers from north region for the final round to be held Feb 5.

Kelly Brook signs up for Celebrity Juice as new team captain

January 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kelly Brook has signed up as a new team captain on 'Celebrity Juice' - replacing pregnant Fearne Cotton.

Kim Kardashian cheated on ex-boyfriend with Kanye West

January 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kim Kardashian had an affair with Kanye West while she was still with ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush, a former pal of the rapper has revealed.

SpiceJet logs Rs.102 crore net profit in Q3

January 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Budget airline SpiceJet Monday reported a net profit of Rs.102 crore for the third quarter of the current fiscal from a loss of Rs.39 crore in the like period of 2011-12.

Franklin leads Kiwis to tense 'one wicket win' against Proteas in opening ODI

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Wellington, Jan. 20 (ANI): New Zealand's James Franklin steered his team to beat South Africa by one wicket in the opening match of their three-game one-day series, at Paarl.

'Let's Design' back to woo cotton lovers

January 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India design competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, is back with its fifth season.

Avni Doshi wins Tibor Jones lit prize

January 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) First-time writer Avni Doshi has been awarded the 2013 Tibor Jones South Asia prize for "Girl in White Cotton" at the Appejay Kolkata Literary Festival.

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce win Jamaican athletics top awards

January 9, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Jan 9 (IANS) Jamaica's star sprinter Usain Bolt and Olympic 100-metre champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association (JAA) top awards.

Unlocking irritants to India-Bangladesh trade

January 6, 2013 at 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India and Bangladesh have much to gain by opening up more trading routes through India's landlocked northeast. While Airtel, Arvind Mills and other Indian firms are already in Bangladesh, the country's eastern neighbours are keen to show that it has "more to offer than just Jamdani saris and Hilsa fish".

Now a collection inspired by 'Inkaar' movie

January 4, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Mistair, a division of Siyaram Silk Mills, has associated with Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film "Inkaar" as its style partner and also launched a collection inspired by the film.

Why we like friends with familiar faces

December 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

London, December 29 (ANI): We are more likely to approach strangers with whom we share a physical resemblance - as is the case with Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham, who became firm friends after the former Spice Girl moved to Los Angeles with her husband David.

Pakistani jailed for electricity theft

December 27, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IANS) A private steel mill owner has been sentenced to one year jail for electricity theft, said a media report.

'Gangnam Style' hits one bn views on YouTube

December 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM

London, Dec 22 (IANS) South Korean dance track "Gangnam Style" has become the first video to clock up more than one billion views on YouTube, BBC reported.

SpiceJet fleet now numbers 51

December 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Low cost carrier SpiceJet Friday said its total fleet size has reached 51 aircraft, as it has received all 15 of the Q400 NextGen turboprop aircrafts it had ordered from Bombardier.

Teen erotic novels flying off shelves following 50 Shades phenomenon

December 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): As adults are racing to snap up the erotic 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy, teenagers eager to have some read some steamy stuff are grabbing copies of Liz Bankes' novel 'Irresistible'.

Parties welcome land for Ambedkar memorial

December 5, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Political parties Wednesday welcomed the central government's decision to clear a plot of land here for a memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar, the father of the Indian constitution.

Committee to oversee Ambedkar memorial work: Chavan

December 5, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Wednesday said a special committee would be set up to oversee work on the proposed memorial for Babasaheb Ambedkar, "father" of the Indian Constitution, at Dadar in central Mumbai.

Centre okays Mumbai mill land for Ambedkar memorial

December 5, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The central government Wednesday cleared the decks for a memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar, the "father" of the Indian Constitution, by clearing a plot of land for it in Mumbai.

Tamil Nadu spinning mills take state power utility to court

December 5, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Chennai, Dec 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) Wednesday took Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO) to court for cutting off power to its members despite having dedicated power feeder lines, said an association official.

Cotton fair in Chennai enthralls visitors

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Chennai, Nov.28 (ANI): A cotton fair organised here, is providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills, and at the same time, proved to be a major attraction for visitors.

Rolling Stones wow London at first 50th anniversary concert

November 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): The Rolling Stones took to the stage at London's O2 Arena for the first time since 2007 on Sunday night to celebrate five fabulous decades in the music industry.

Women asking partners to keep moustache after Movember

November 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): Women want men to keep their moustaches after this month's 'Movember' charity campaign because they look sexy.

JK Rowling misses cut for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): JK Rowling got lucky as she missed out on a nomination for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award, for her new novel 'The Casual Vacancy.'

More men baring chests in 'He-vage' trend as women cover up on night outs

November 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): Three quarters of men are now opting to show off their chests - and accompanying chest rugs - on nights out, a new survey has revealed.

Blake unfazed by Moscow title defence

November 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Nov 10 (IANS/CMC) Reigning 100 metres World champion Yohan Blake says he feels under no pressure as he prepares to defend his title in Moscow next August.

Canadian PM plays cricket, hockey in Bangalore

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Bangalore, Nov 9 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed off his six-day visit to India on a sportive note Friday by playing cricket and hockey with students of Bishop Cotton Boys & Girls School in the heart of this tech hub.

Regular ibuprofen use cuts bladder cancer risk

November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, November 8 (ANI): Regular use of ibuprofen may help reduce risk of bladder cancer, especially in those with certain genetic marker, a new study has found.

Kyle Mills seeking to 'improve cricketing skills' through 'experienced seamers'

November 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Sydney, Nov. 4 (ANI): New Zealand's top-ranked one-day international bowler Kyle Mills is desperate to improve his cricketing skills, despite approaching 34.

Federer Aussie sports fans' no.1 for third time in row!

October 25, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, Oct. 25 (ANI): Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has beaten other international sporting icons to be named as Australian sports' fans 'most popular athlete' for the third year in running, a new survey has revealed.

Bolt to ease training load

October 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 24 (IANS) Sprint champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica has revealed plans to diminish his training programme in a bid to prolong his career.

'Fifty Shades Of Grey' becomes fastest selling book in French history

October 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Just two days after the French translation of 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' was released, the erotic novel Fifty Shades Of Grey has become the fastest selling book in the country's publishing history.

State Fair of Texas' iconic 'Big Tex' destroyed in fire

October 20, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Washington, Oct. 20 (ANI): The 52-foot tall statue and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas, Big Tex was destroyed in a fire, leaving behind a little more than the metal frame of the giant cowboy.

Indian-origin 'anti-Obama' filmmaker resigns as NY college head over 'marital infidelity' claim

October 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Dinesh D'Souza, the Indian-American evangelical scholar behind a high-grossing film that condemns US President Barack Obama, has resigned as head of a New York Christian college following allegations of marital infidelity.

Teens can control impulsivity when big rewards are at stake

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, October 16 (ANI): A new research has shed light on adolescents' ability to control impulsivity and think through problems.

'Taken 2' entertaining replay of the original (IANS Movie Review)

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Film: "Taken 2"; Cast: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace; Director: Olivier Megaton; Rating: ***`

Farm land should not be acquired for non-farm use: Pawar

October 9, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Good productive agricultural land should not be given away for non-agricultural uses, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday.

Fresh row over re-installation of demolished statues in Hyderabad

October 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Hyderabad police Friday arrested a group of Telangana activists for staging a protest over the re-installation of statues of eminent Andhra personalities at Tank Bund, on the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake.

World T20 Scoreboard: New Zealand vs West Indies

October 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Pallekele, Oct 1 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Super Eight tie between New Zealand and West Indies at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Monday.

World T20: New Zealand elect to field against West Indies

October 1, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Pallekele, Oct 1 (IANS) New Zealand captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in a Group 1 encounter of the World Twenty20 Championship at the Pallekele International Stadium here Monday.

Brits flocking to Vegas to use Osama raid-like weapons

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Sept. 30 (ANI): British tourists are flocking to a new shooting range in Las Vegas, which is offering them the chance to shoot weapons like those used in the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.

World T20: New Zealand vs England scoreboard

September 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Pallekele, Septem Sep 29 (IANS) Scoreboard of the New Zealand vs England World T20 Super Eight tie here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Saturday.

World T20: New Zealand to bat against England

September 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against England in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

Kristen Stewart named UK's most searched celebrity style icon

September 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, Sept 28 (ANI): Kristen Stewart knocked Pippa Middleton off the top spot to become UK's most searched celebrity style icon.

SpiceJet not in talks with other airlines for equity dilution

September 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Private carrier SpiceJet is not in talks with any other airline for equity dilution though the option is open, said a top company official.

Meet the Oz woman who became nan and great gran - all in a day

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Melbourne, September 26 (ANI): A woman in Australia has defied all odds to become a grandmother and great grandmother on the same day.

Kiwis eyeing improvement in 'below par' fielding standards during T20 WC

September 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Colombo, Sep 24(ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has admitted his team's fielding during their two Twenty20 World Cup group stage matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan wasn't up to the mark, and wants his player to improve in their Super Eight matches.

World T20: Pakistan vs New Zealand scoreboard

September 23, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Pallekele, Sep 23 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Group D match between Pakistan and New Zealand here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Sunday.

World T20: Pakistan chooses to bat against New Zealand

September 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Pallekele, Sep 23 (IANS) Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand in the Group D match of the World Twenty20 here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Sunday.

World T20: McCullum's record century powers New Zealand to 59-run win

September 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Pallekele, Sep 21 (IANS) Brendon McCullum's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a 59-run win over Bangladesh in their first match of the World Twent20 cricket tournament at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Friday.

World Twenty20 scoreboard: New Zealand vs Bangladesh

September 21, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 21 (IANS) Scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Group D encounter between New Zealand and Bangaldesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Friday.

World T20: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 59 runs

September 21, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 21 (IANS) New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in the Group D opener of the World Twenty20 cricket at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Friday.

World T20: Bangladesh choose to bowl against Kiwis

September 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Pallekele, Sep 21 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand in their Group D World Twenty20 match here Friday.

I will be hard to beat next season: Blake

September 21, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Sep 21 (IANS/CMC) Reigning 100 metres world champion Yohan Blake has sent out an early warning that he will be hard to beat when the new track and field season starts next year.

Taylor says all rounder Franklin might open batting for Kiwis in T20 WC

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Sydney, Sep 18(ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has said all rounder James Franklin might open the batting for them in the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Jesse Wood plans to marry pregnant girlfriend

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer Ronnie Wood's son Jesse is planning to marry his girlfriend Fearne Cotton, who is expecting their baby.

Women were paid to throw their undies at Tom Jones, reveals new book

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Women fans throwing their underwear at Sir Tom Jones on stage originally started off as a stunt, a new book has claimed.

Coach key to my success, says Bolt

September 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Sep 13 (IANS/CMC) Sprint legend Usain Bolt has hailed coach Glen Mills as the key to his recent success at the London Olympics.

India lose but Yuvraj makes successful return (Roundup)

September 11, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) India faltered towards the end of their chase to lose the second and final Twenty20 International against New Zealand by a run here Tuesday. The match, however, saw a successful comeback for Yuvraj Singh.

Scoreboard: India vs New Zealand, Second T20

September 11, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the second and final Twenty20 International between India and New Zealand here Tuesday.

Weather again in Yuvraj's way (Preview)

September 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Chennai, Sep 10 (IANS) The weatherman expects thundershowers to lash the city in the next 24 hours and that might further delay Yuvraj Singh's return to international cricket in the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand here Tuesday after heavy rains washed out the first at Vizag Saturday.

Sluggish Bolt wins as sharp Blake also triumphs

September 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Brussels (Belgium), Sep 8 (IANS/CMC) Sprint icon Usain Bolt and fellow Jamaican Yohan Blake scored contrasting victories to headline the season-ending Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting here.

President Putin to visit Pakistan in October

August 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 28 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Pakistan in October on the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari, sources have said.

Ghana spent $1.8 mn on late president's funeral

August 28, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Accra, Aug 28 (IANS) Ghana spent a total of 3.6 million Ghana cedis ($1.8 million) on the funeral of former president John Evans Atta Mills, who died late July and was buried earlier this month, a member of the national funeral committee said here.

$189 mn of China's imports MoUs between Indian and Chinese firms

August 27, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi Aug 27(IANS) Industry association FICCI and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) Monday signed an agreement to boost cooperation between industrial and export entities of the two countries.

Ghanaian president finally moving into Indian-financed, rebuilt residence? (With Image)

August 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Accra, Aug 27 (IANS) Is the Ghanaian head of state finally planning to move into Flagstaff House, the presidential palace that has a colonial past and has been rebuilt with an Indian grant of $30 million?

Blake becomes second fastest human with blistering 9.69sec 100m win in Diamond League

August 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Johannesburg, Aug 24(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake breezed to a blistering victory in the 100m event at the Diamond League in Lausanne, clocking a personal best time of 9.69 sec, which also made him the second fastest performer in this category.

Raj blames Bangladeshis for violence, wants Patil out (Roundup)

August 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) MNS chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil at a mass rally called to denounce the Aug 11 violence for which be blamed Bangladeshis.

Ambedkar memorial work to be speeded up, says PM

August 18, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday led a delegation of prominent Dalits and Mumbaikars to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging him to expedite the process of handing over the Indu Mills land for a proposed Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial, an official here said.