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

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

US couple donates land to Argentine park

May 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Buenos Aires, May 18 (IANS/EFE) The Conservation Land Trust, a project of US philanthropists and environmental activists Douglas and Kris Tompkins, donated 15,000 hectares for the expansion of Perito Moreno National Park in southern Argentina.

Schools in California city evacuated after shooting threat

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) All schools in Monterey Park, a city beside Los Angeles, were evacuated Thursday morning after police received an anonymous phone call threatening a shooting in an unknown campus.

Odisha's white tiger safari to stay shut

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha's only white tiger safari will remain shut for visitors for more time as authorities are yet to decide the fate of a Royal Bengal tiger which walked into it from the wild last month.

Chinese players advance at World TT

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Paris, May 16 (IANS) China's table tennis team showed its dominance in the World Championships as all of their players advanced in the competition.

Moscow says no to gay pride parade

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow mayor's office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said.

Japan's Fukuhara suffers Round 1 loss at TT Worlds

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Paris, May 15 (IANS) Japan's Ai Fukuhara was upset 2-4 by little-known Park Seonghye of South Korea in the first round of the World Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

Boston suspect gets support on social media

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Professions of love and support for 19-year-old Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are popping up on social media websites by the thousands, driven in part by scores of US schoolgirls who insist the "brown-eyed, baby-faced teen" has been framed.

UPA ad campaign not with eye to 2014: Tewari

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Tuesday denied the publicity campaign launched by his ministry detailing development initiatives of the UPA government was with an eye to next year's general elections.

New guidelines for Indira Awas Yojna scheme

May 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government Monday came out with a slew of guidelines for the Indira Awas Yojna scheme for building houses for rural poor, including increased allocations and a requirement for constructing compulsory toilets for each unit.

Siddaramaiah announces over Rs.4K crore bonanza for poor, backward classes, minorities

May 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): Hours after being sworn in as Karnataka's 22nd chief minister, K. Siddaramaiah on Monday announced a Rs.4409.81 crore bonanza for the poor, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Minorities.

IGNOU offers course on rural development

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is offering a masters programme on rural development from the 2013 session, an official said Monday.

Refs feared Man U boss Fergie: Redknapp

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

FA Cup champions Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

Deal cracked for lights at Sabina Park

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kingston, May 11 (IANS/CMC) An agreement has been reached between two companies in Jamaica to install floodlights at Sabina Park, one of Caribbean cricket's favourite venues.

Everton man Moyes says Man U offer 'one he couldn't refuse'

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes has said that he could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United boss although he added that he was planning to stay at Everton next season.

Sex scandal leads to sacking of S. Korean president's spokesman

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye has fired her spokesman over a sexual assault that allegedly took place during her official visit to the US, the presidential office said Friday.

Wallace and Gromit revealed as new faces of UK's 4m pounds tourism campaign

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Animated characters, Wallace and Gromit, are all set to feature in a 4-million-pound campaign to boost the UK's tourism.

S.Korean president's US trip 'prelude to war': Pyongyang

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korean President Park Geun-hye's recent visit to the United States is a "prelude to war", North Korea has said.

3-E strategy that brands use to maintain customer loyalty revealed

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there is seemingly nothing they would not do-from paying more for it to defending it against detractors.

'Jurassic Park 4' production put on hold

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The production of the latest sequel of sci-fi movie "Jurassic Park" has been reportedly put on hold to give director Colin Trevorrow more time to prepare for the shoot.

Universal postpones release of 'Jurassic Park 4'

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The anticipated June 2014 release of the fourth instalment of 'Jurassic Park,' has been put on hold.

Barack Obama 'learns Gangnam Style' from daughters

May 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who appeared at a joint press conference with South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, on Tuesday, said that her country's culture is spreading around the world.

Proposal for more securitymen at Metro stations rejected

May 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The union home ministry Monday rejected a proposal of Delhi Police for recruiting about 2,000 personnel for security at the Metro railway stations in the national capital, an official said.

Redknapp facing pay cut next season following QPR's relegation

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp will have to take a pay cut from next season following the club's relegation after last week's 0-0 draw at Reading.

Jaime King expecting first child with director hubby Kyle Newman

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 04(ANI): 'The Hart of Dixie' actress, Jaime King, and her husband Kyle Newman are expecting their first child later this year.

Reason behind Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin's break revealed

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New York, May 03 (ANI): Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin, who have been dating for five long years, have put their relationship on a break because the Russian billionaire is "too swept up in the celebrity lifestyle" that the supermodel is a part of.

Tripura top state in granting title deeds to forest-dwellers

May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Agartala, May 2 (IANS) The northeastern state of Tripura ranks first in India for providing land deeds to tribals under the forest rights act with 120,418 families benefiting since 2008, a minister said Thursday.

Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin 'split'

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May 2 (ANI): Naomi Campbell and her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin, who have been dating since 2008, are reportedly on a break.

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

April 30, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

'Taylor-troubled' Kiwi coach Hesson 'happy' to focus back on game ahead of Tests against England

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Wellington, Apr 30 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that he is happy that he is able to focus back on cricket again following the fiasco over the sacking of former captain Ross Taylor.

Boxer David Haye to return to ring to fight Manuel Charr in Manchester this June

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

London, Apr.29 (ANI): Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has announced his return with his next fight on June 29 with Manuel Charr at the Manchester Arena.

Amy Childs shares secrets of fabulous figure

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

London, April 28 (ANI): Amy Childs has revealed the secrets behind her fabulous figure - running, lunges and Jelly Babies.

Canadian Sikhs flock to watch 'Sadda Haq'

April 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Toronto, April 26 (IANS) Sikhs in the city of Surrey in British Columbia are flocking to a local movie theatre to watch the Punjabi film "Sadda Haq" that ran into controversy back home.

SC defers ruling on Italian marines till Friday

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court will pronounce Friday its order on the Italian government's plea against the invoking of a stringent act and the NIA investigation into the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast by its two marines February 2012.

US, South Korea extend nuclear agreement for two years, defer decision on reprocessing fuel

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have extended their current civilian nuclear agreement by two years.

Strangest deliveries by DHL revealed

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 23 (ANI): For world's leading express mail service DHL, transporting anything from lions to livers to specially prepared food and lifesaving medicines is becoming increasingly common.

Free guided tours at National Museum from Tuesday

April 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Offering an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning the pre-historical to modern era, the National Museum would be starting free guided tours of from Tuesday, it was announced here.

Vettel arrives in Sochi to inspect F1 circuit

April 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Sochi, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fresh from winning his third race of the season in Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel touched down here Monday to test the track for next year's Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

Tourism boss threatens to sue forecasters if they inaccurately predict bad weather

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Owner of a tourist attraction is threatening to sue weather forecasters over "gloom and doom" reports, which he said is ruining his business.

Haemophilia: High treatment costs bleeding patients (April 17 is World Hemophilia Day)

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Amit Ahuja, 32, is at an age when a man is usually at his productive best. But haemophilia, a genetic blood disorder, has left him frail and confined to his bed.

Reliving, archiving the thrill of Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war

April 14, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The names of Debdulal Bandyopadhyay and Nilima Sanyal may not ring a bell with today's generation, but they were hugely popular in India and the then East Pakistan during 1971 with thousands tuning in to listen to them on AIR for the latest developments in the runup to the war of liberation that led to birth of Bangladesh.

J-K wildlife authorities conduct census to protect endangered Hangul deer

April 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir wildlife authorities have conducted a census on the rare red deer, Hangul found at Dachigam National Park in Srinagar, with the aim to protect and preserve the endangered animal.

Fergie, Wenger, Redknapp teams up to blast Hodgson over 'PL clubs-desert rats' comment

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): Premier League clubs bosses Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp had hit back at England manager Roy Hodgson over his 'desert rats' comment, saying that clubs will always come first over international call-ups.

Low enrolment in higher education worrisome: President

April 12, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday expressed concern over India's low enrolment rate of youths in higher education as compared to Germany and the US, stressing the need to make higher education accessible to students in remote areas.

Low enrolment in higher education worrisome: President

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday expressed concern over India's low enrolment rate of youths in higher education as compared to Germany and the US.

Mukherjee attends 26th convocation of IGNOU

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the 26th Convocation of Indira Gandhi National Open University on Friday.

Need for quality higher education, says President

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India needs more quality educational institutes particularly in remote areas, President Pranab Mukherjee said Friday.

BJP hails court's decision to reopen 1984 riots case against Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed the Delhi Court's order to reopen the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots case against Jagdish Tytler, saying it clearly indicated that the Congress Party-ruled government had protected its leaders.

No evidence against me in anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, facing re-investigation in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, said Thursday there was nothing against him as yet to prove that he was present at the scene and that a witness was put under pressure to give a statement against him.

Meenakshi Lekhi takes on Congress over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi on Thursday accused the Congress Party of being responsible for 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

1984 riots: CBI to study verdict of Delhi Court's order on reopening of case

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 10 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will study the Delhi Court's verdict in which it has ordered reopening of a 1984 anti-Sikhs riots case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi Court orders to re-open case against Tytler

April 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Wednesday set aside the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) closure report on Jagdish Tytler, and ordered the reopening of the case against the Congress leader in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Indira's offer to share N-technology with Pak, if true amounts to treason: Kirti Azad

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Wednesday said if former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's offer to her Pakistani counterpart Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in 1974 to share nuclear technology is found true, then it tantamounts to treason.

'US-hater' Kim Jong-un played 'all-American hero' in school production of Grease

April 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): US-hating dictator Kim Jong-un once played an all-American hero in a school play, it has emerged.

Suzaku 'post-mortem' gives insight into Kepler's supernova

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): An analysis of X-ray observations from the Japan-led Suzaku satellite has concluded that an exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater fraction of heavy elements than the sun.

Natwar Singh remembers Thatcher, says 'she was very tough person to debate with'

April 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh on Monday described former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of the very prominent international figures of the second half of the 20th century.

Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi's friend, is dead (Roundup)

April 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

London, April 8 (IANS) Margaret Thatcher, a grocer's daughter who became Britain's only woman prime minister, died Monday after suffering a stroke, her family announced. She was 87. An admirer of Indira Gandhi, Thatcher was called the "Iron Lady".

A gesture that had touched the 'Iron Lady' in India

April 8, 2013 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Margaret Thatcher did not approve of the state of emergency in force during her visit to India in 1976. But she was so touched by a gesture of her host and prime minister Indira Gandhi that she made it a point to mention it in her memoirs.

Thatcher admired Indira Gandhi

April 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) With similar temperaments, Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman prime minister, was an undisguised admirer of Indira Gandhi, another woman politician known for her toughness.

`Evil Dead` remake tops weekend box office with $26m earnings

April 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The demonic horror remake 'Evil Dead' has debuted at No. 1 position at the box office with 26 million dollars, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

'Bollywood live' opera auditions start in UK

April 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Auditions have started for 'Bollywood Live,' a BBC production adapted from the opera Carmen by Bizet, in Bradford.

Katie Price 'eyeing up 4million-pound nine bedroom mansion'

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

London, April 6 (ANI): Katie Price is said to be keen to move into a lavish 4million-pound home with new hubby Kieran Hayler.

Can Rahul reform his party - and system? (Comment)

April 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

The recent reaffirmation by the Congress of its governing model of dual centres of power, notwithstanding party general secretary Digvijaya Singh's caveat, was further substantiated by Manmohan Singh's and Rahul Gandhi's addresses to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Rolling Stones gig sold out in 3 mins despite cheapest ticket selling for 95 pounds

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Fans snapped up all the 65,000 tickets for the Rolling Stones' gig in London's Hyde Park, this summer, in just three minutes - even though the cheapest were priced at 95 pounds.

I was too pricey for England top job: Harry Redknapp

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has claimed Roy Hodgson only got the England job because the Football Association could not afford him.

Rolling Stones' 300 pounds tickets for Hyde Park gig sparks outrage among fans

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Rolling Stones fans reacted angrily after prime standing tickets for the band's Hyde Park gig in London this summer went on sale for more than 300 pounds.

Rolling Stones at Hyde Park again

April 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) The Rolling Stones are set to perform in Hyde Park on July 6 after 44 years.

The Rolling Stones returns to Hyde's Park

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) English rock band The Rolling Stones has announced a show in the Hyde Park here after 44 years. They will perform July 6.

SC questions states on delay in pan masala ban

April 3, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday directed 23 states and five union territories to file status report on the implementation of the notification issued by them banning the sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine.

SC questions states on delay in pan masala ban

April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday directed 23 states and five union territories to file status report on the implementation of the notification issued by them banning the sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine.

'Rescued' tiger survives 1,000 days in Assam's Manas

April 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Manas (Assam), April 1 (IANS) An adult male tiger, which was rescued from a human-wildlife conflict situation and released in the wild more than three years ago, was recently sighted in the Manas National Park, wildlife activists said Monday.

`Little likelihood of hostilities on Korean peninsula'

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Even as the situation on the Korea Peninsula remained tense over heightened rhetoric and military preparedness on both sides, the Indian embassy sought to allay fears among the 8,000 strong community here by saying it saw little likelihood of a breakout of any imminent or active hostilities.

Alex Ferguson attributes Chelsea's FA Cup wins to 'easy draws'

April 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has delivered a dismissive assessment of Chelsea's FA Cup pedigree by saying that their four successes in six seasons is due to Manchester United's quarter-final opponents not having "one hard game" in the early rounds of recent campaigns.

Seoul vows strong response to North Korean provocation

April 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye Monday instructed the military to strongly respond to North Korean provocation.

Motorbike race to promote motor-sports in New Delhi

March 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): A motorbike race was hosted in New Delhi on Sunday with the sole aim to promote motor sports in India.

Tanzania building collapse toll reaches 20

March 31, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), March 31 (IANS) The number of people killed in the 16-storey under construction building collapse in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam has risen to 20, police said Saturday.

London Olympic park opened to public

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) The Olympic Park in London opened to the public this weekend for the first time since the 2012 Games.

Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays

March 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Construction firms that are behind schedule in delivering Sochi Olympic facilities will have to pay $65,000 per day in fines, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak announced.

Three dead in Tanzania building collapse

March 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

Dar es Salam, March 30 (IANS) At least three people died and 17 seriously injured when a 16-storey underconstruction building collapsed in Tanzania's commercial capital city of Dar es Salaam Friday, Xinhua reported.

Russian 'Father Frost' to take part in Olympic torch relay

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS) Mythical Russian ice demigod Ded Moroz - translated into English as Father Frost - will play a leading role in the torch relay in the lead up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Olympic Organising Committee announced.

US minor league baseball team debuts urinal video game system

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New York, Mar. 27 (ANI): A brand-new "urinal game system" will allow fans of US' minor league baseball team Lehigh Valley's IronPigs live-stream a video game right from the restroom.

Fasting Left leaders arrested in Hyderabad

March 26, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Police Tuesday night arrested the leaders of Left parties, who were on indefinite hunger strike here to protest the proposed hike in electricity tariff and electricity cuts.

'G.I. Joe Retaliation' to hit Indian screens first

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Hollywood director Jon M. Chu's most-awaited film "G.I. Joe Retaliation" is set to release here March 27, which also happens to be Holi, ahead of its international release.

No printouts for Kolkatans ahead of Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Some citizens of Kolkata Saturday resolved to limit the use of paper and increase the use of recycled paper as a prelude to the observance of Earth Hour, the global initiative to save energy and reduce global warming.

Redknapp says Rooney is England's only 'world-class' striker

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has said Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is England's only true world-class striker at the moment.

Trott overtakes Manjrekar's record

March 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Auckland, March 23 (IANS) England's Jonathan Trott Saturday surpassed Indian batsman Vijay Manjrekar in scoring the most number of runs in Test matches without hitting a six.

Fossil of spiky dinosaur ankylosaur wins 'Dino Idol' contest

March 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A spiky dinosaur won the most votes in a Canadian "Dino Idol" contest that asked visitors to one museum to select which fossil among five specimens they wanted to see unwrapped from its protective packet.

Beijing to host international triathlon race

March 22, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Beijing, March 22 (IANS) IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, in partnership with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing, will host the 2013 Beijing International Triathlon Sep 21, at Qinglong Lake Park, in the Fengtai District of Beijing.

M. Aslam appointed IGNOU vice-chancellor

March 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Professor M. Aslam has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), an official statement said Wednesday.

North Brazil landscape at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

March 20, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Sao Paulo, March 20 (IANS/EFE) Recreated with palm fibers and paper cuttings, the landscape of northern Brazil plays a leading role at the 35th Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Hamilton pleased with fifth place in F1 season-opener

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Melbourne, March 18 (IANS/CMC) Lewis Hamilton was happy with his fifth-place finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, in what was his first Formula1 outing with new team Mercedes.

Psy bids 'Gangnam Style' goodbye

March 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 17 (ANI): South Korean rapper Psy bid goodbye to 'Gangnam Style' in front of over 25,000 partygoers at Future Music Festival Asia at the Sepang International Circuit.

Vettel storms to pole in Australia

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position as the Red Bulls locked out the front row in the first Grand Prix of the 2013 season at Albert Park here in Australia Sunday.

Director Colin Trevorrow to helm 'Jurassic Park 4'

March 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): The long awaited 'Jurassic Park 4' will be directed by director Colin Trevorrow, Universal Pictures has revealed.

Gaga house hunting in Manhattan

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 AM

New York, March 16 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly looking for a house here and was seen moving looking at the options.

Simon Cowell can hardly cook, says brother

March 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) "The X Factor" boss Simon Cowell does not know how to cook good food for himself at all, says his brother Tony.

Bharat Jodo Movement a great mission to spread spirit of unity: Tuki

March 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Itanagar, (Arunachal Pradesh),Mar. 15 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki described the month-long Third Bharat Jodo Movement (BJM) as a great mission to spread the spirit of unity.

More films to be shot in India, Bangladesh: Minister

March 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bangladesh's Minister of Information Hasanul Haq Inu Friday said film buffs in India and Bangladesh can now look forward to seeing movies filmed in each other's countries.

US mom sues McDonald's after tot eats used condom from its playground

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New York, Mar. 15 (ANI): A Chicago toddler's mother has sued McDonald's after her son ate a used condom that he allegedly found in the chain's play area and got hospitalised.