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

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

Police quiz Pistorius' blonde pal in Steenkamp murder case

May 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): A blonde socialite has been questioned by detectives over her relationship with Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who has been accused of murder.

Jay-Z 'melts' when Blue Ivy says 'Papa'

May 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Jay- Z's mother, Gloria Carter, has revealed that the first-time dad finds it difficult to hide his joy when he spends time with his daughter- Blue Ivy.

Bikini beauties sunbathing in kids' park spark outrage in NYC

May 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New York, May 13 (ANI): Sunbathing beauties have angered parents after baring teeny bikinis in Stuyvesant Town's children playgrounds.

Jelimo, Rudisha to launch season campaign in Kenya

April 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Nairobi, April 30 (IANS) Olympics 800m champion David Rudisha and the World Indoor winner Pamela Jelimo have put their opponents on notice as they prepare to launch their season campaign here Friday.

China to build robots at new industrial base

April 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Beijing, April 28 (IANS) China will establish a new industrial base in northeast Liaoning province that will mostly develop robots and other intelligent equipment, officials said.

South Africa among 'cheap' leisure destinations for Indians: Survey

April 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) South Africa has emerged as the new popular destination for Indian leisure travellers on a budget, followed by Egypt and Morocco, according to a survey by an international travel site.

Eight pupils killed in South Africa bus crash

April 24, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Cape Town, April 24 (IANS) Eight scholchildren were killed and 25 injured when their bus overturned in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, authorities said Wednesday.

Russia condemns all 'terrorists' regardless of nationality following Boston blast

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Cape Town, Apr 20 (ANI): After US police shot dead a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, who once lived in Russia, Moscow has issued a statement, saying it condemns all 'terrorists' regardless of their nationality.

Iran speeding up nuke programme, say diplomats

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Cape Town, Apr 18 (ANI): Iran has increased installations of high-tech machines that could be used in a nuclear weapons programme to over 600 in the last three months, it has been claimed.

Ex-South African president De Klerk says Thatcher 'wasn't a racist'

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Cape Town, Apr 17 (ANI): Former South African president FW de Klerk has rejected accusations that former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was a racist.

3 injured in SW China quake

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Beijing, April 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Three people have been slightly injured after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

Jon Hamm loves 'Downton Abbey'

April 15, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Actor-director Jon Hamm loves period drama TV series "Downton Abbey".

B-Town divas dazzle at IIJW 2013

April 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Bollywood beauties walked the ramp on day 2 of the India International Jewelry Week 2013, which saw some of the most glamorous and exclusive designs by the best jewelry houses of India.

Brit-Indian honeymoon murder suspect Dewani's mental health 'improves significantly'

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Cape Town, Apr 12 (ANI): The mental health of Indian origin British businessman Shrien Dewani, who is accused of killing his wife Anni during their honeymoon in South Africa, has significantly improved, a court has heard.

'Badtameez dil' gets good response (Movie Snippets)

April 8, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor knows how to get his fans grooving! The video of peppy song 'Badtameez dil' from "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani" is getting a good response online.

Apple loses 'slide-to-unlock' patent protection in Germany

April 6, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Cape Town, Apr 6 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has lost its patent protection for "slide to unlock," in Germany.

'Fascist' Di Canio pledges to 'slap faces' and 'kick bottoms' to save Sunderland from relegation

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): Controversial new Sunderland coach Paolo Di Canio has vowed to 'slap faces' and 'kick bottoms' in a bid to save the club from relegation.

Misbah calls Pakistan's crushing Test whitewash against Proteas 'alarming situation'

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Sydney, Mar 27 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq, who was booed by a handful of cricket fans as his the team arrived in Lahore, has said his team's humiliating 3-0 Test series whitewash against South Africa is an alarming situation for them.

Shahid sports stubble for 'Rambo Rajkumar'

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) What is the secret behind Shahid Kapoor's stubbled look? It's for his next film "Rambo Rajkumar", said a source.

Chinese president to discuss energy with Russia

March 19, 2013 at 6:33 AM

Moscow, March 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss energy partnership during his maiden overseas visit to Russia, as leader of the world's most populous country, the Kremlin said Monday.

Chinese state-TV show singles out Apple, Volkswagen in 'corporate malpractice expose'

March 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Cape Town, Mar 16 (ANI): China's state-run television has singled out US-based tech firm Apple and German car maker Volkswagen in its annual corporate malpractice expose.

`Mandela is okay, memory fading'

March 11, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Cape Town, March 11 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela, who has just returned home after a routine medical checkup, "was doing okay", but his memory has been fading, it was revealed Monday.

De Villiers 'equally comfortable' behind stumps

March 10, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Cape Town, Mar 10 (ANI): South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has said that he is now equally comfortable in his role of wicketkeeper.

ANC rejects "racist" statement by Pistorius' father

March 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Cape Town, March 6 (IANS) The African National Congress (ANC) has refuted a statement by the father of murder-accused paralympian Oscar Pistorius that "the ANC government is not willing to protect white South Africans".

India-Pak snooker series postponed following Karachi twin blasts

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Islamabad, Mar 5 (ANI): The snooker series between India and Pakistan, which was due to be held in Karachi, has been postponed following the twin blasts that rocked the city on March 3.

'Shocked' best pals says Steenkamp, Pistorius seemed 'perfectly happy' with each other

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Cape Town, Feb 28 (ANI): The best friends of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have claimed they are shocked by the events surrounding the death of their closest pal, adding that the couple appeared to be very happy with each other.

Steenkamp's family rejects 'pregnant when dead' speculations

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Cape Town, Feb 28 (ANI): The family of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has rejected speculations that the model was pregnant when she was shot and killed by the Paralympic star.

Pistorius' pathologist identifies toilet door through which Steenkamp was shot as 'critical evidenc

February 26, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Cape Town, Feb 26 (ANI): The toilet door through which Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was shot, has been touted as a critical piece of evidence by a Durban forensic pathologist hired by the Paralympic star's defence.

Big occasion won't get to me, says Wells

February 21, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS/CMC) In-form Bermudan striker Nahki Wells says he will not let the big occasion get to him and will "really enjoy it" when Division Two giant-killers Bradford City take on Premier League side Swansea in Sunday's League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

Karachi under 'clear and present threat' from Pak Taliban

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 21 (ANI): Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has threatened to attack Pakistan Printing Press and over a dozen police stations in District Malir and District West.

Kirsten wants seamer-friendly track

February 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Centurion, Feb 20 (IANS) South Africa cricket coach Gary Kirsten has requested the curator for a less turning track when they take on Pakistan in the third and final Test here at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

South Africa to retain ICC Test mace

February 18, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa has been guaranteed the number-one position on the ICC Test Championship table at the April 1 cut-off date after victory in the Cape Town Test against Pakistan.

'Retired' Proteas glove man Boucher finds new passion in saving rhinos

February 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Cape Town, Feb. 17 (ANI): Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, after sudden departure from all forms of cricket, has replaced his love of cricket with his passion to save the rhinos.

British adventurers smash world record after driving 10,300 miles from Cape Town to London

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): A pair of British adventurers has broken two world records after driving 10,300 miles from Cape Town to London, in a lightning fast 10-and-a-half days.

Adultery website gets 52,000 hits from British parliament

February 10, 2013 at 6:59 PM

London, Feb 10 (IANS) A website for adulterous affairs has been clicked on a whopping 52,375 times from computers used by British MPs and their staff, a media report said Sunday.

Imran Farhat to join Pak Test squad in SA

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 8 (ANI): Pakistan's opening batsman Imran Farhat has left for South Africa to join the country's squad playing a test series against the hosts.

Policeman killed in Karachi blast

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) At least one policeman was killed and seven people were injured Thursday night in a bomb blast in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, media reports said.

'Pak has no chance of winning Test on SA tour'

February 7, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Karachi, Feb. 7 (ANI): South African commentator Mike Haysman has said that Pakistan has no chance of winning a Test on their tour of the country.

Misbah says Pak must banish new-ball demons to stay afloat against Proteas

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Karachi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Pakistan have 10 days to figure out a way to counter South Africa's new-ball bowling attack ahead of the second Test at Newlands.

Player management key for Proteas

February 5, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Feb.5 (ANI): Proteas strength and conditioning coach Rob Walter has said that the players will put in some "cricket time" during the 10-day break between the first and second Test matches against Pakistan.

British duo attempt world record drive

February 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) Two British adventurers are attempting to smash the world record for a gruelling 10,000-mile (16,000-km) drive from Cape Town to London in just 10 days.

Murdered Indian-origin bride Dewani's mother 'wasting away' with grief

February 4, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): The family of murdered Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani are worried that her mother's grief is causing her to waste away, a report has said.

S. African ruling party denies receiving R4mln donation from Indian-origin family

January 29, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Johannesburg, Jan. 29 (ANI): South Africa's Democratic Alliance party has denied receiving funding of four million rand from an Indian-origin family, close allies of South African President Jacob Zuma have said.

SA leg-spinner Imran Tahir makes comeback to Proteas' Test squad

January 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Cape Town, Jan. 28 (ANI): South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been added to the Proteas' Test squad as cover for Robin Peterson for the first Test against Pakistan which starts at the Wanderers on Friday.

Cote d'Ivoire dim Tunisia's hopes after 3-0 victory in Afcon

January 27, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Cape Town, Jan 27 (IANS) Cote d'Ivoire dimmed Tunisia's hopes of advancing in the 2013 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after a thumping 3-0 victory.

'50 Shades of Grey' arousing keen interest in 17th century wine

January 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Fans of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' now want to experience first hand some of the erotic novel's contents - including South Africa's Constantia desert wine, which is on the menu at a fictitious masked ball.

Two kids dead, 2,800 ill in Cape Town diarrhoea outbreak

January 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM

Cape Town, Jan 14 (IANS) A diarrhoea outbreak in South Africa's Cape Town city has led to the death of at least two children and the hospitalisation of 2,800 others, Xinhua reported.

Contaminated water scare in Shanghai

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Beijing, Jan 12 (IANS) Nearly 30,000 people of about 8,000 households in China's Shanghai city are relying on bottled water and delivery by fire engines after a tanker dumped chemical waste into an upper stream of the Huangpu river.

Courtney Cox will do anything to continue looking young at 50

January 9, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Courtney Cox has revealed that she has used Botox and other anti-aging treatments in a bid to turn back the hands of time, as she admits she is scared of getting old.

'Abandoned' Proteas leggie Tahir determined to make Test comeback

January 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Cape Town, Jan. 8 (ANI): 'Abandoned' Proteas leg spinner Imran Tahir has said there is 'no chance' of 'throwing in the towel' and giving up his international ambitions.

Philander again puts pressure on number one ranked Steyn

January 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Dubai, Jan.7 (ANI): South Africa paceman Vernon Philander has edged closer to number-one ranked Dale Steyn in the Reliance ICC player rankings for test bowlers after his match-winning spell against New Zealand in the Cape Town Test.

Cox now wants less focus on face?

January 5, 2013 at 3:11 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Courteney Cox says she wants to focus on showing less of her face, and more of her bosom in the latest season of US TV sitcom "Cougar Town".

McCullum says Kiwis 'hurting' after first innings ignominy in Cape Town

January 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Wellington, Jan 3(ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said every single player in the Kiwi dressing room is hurting after the whole team was dismissed for a measly 45 in the first innings within the opening day session of the Newlands Test against South Africa.

Philander's sensational fiver helps Proteas annihilate Kiwis for 45 in Cape Town Test

January 2, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Cape Town, Jan 2(ANI): Vernon Philander bowled one of the best new ball spells in recent times, snaring five wickets for just seven runs, to help South Africa bulldoze New Zealand for just 45 runs in the first innings of the Cape Town Test on day one.

Kiwis will go into Tests against Proteas with positive frame: Franklin

January 1, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Cape Town, Jan.1 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin says he and his teammates have to take a positive frame of mind into their test series against South Africa.

South Africa eyeing 'global domination' for next five years

December 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Wellington, Dec 31(ANI): South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has claimed the team wants to dominate world cricket for next four to five year, ahead of what should be a comparatively straight forward assignment against New Zealand in the upcoming series.

Du Plessis eyeing strong performance during Test series against Kiwis

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Wellington, Dec 28(ANI): South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis believes it would take some special efforts from New Zealand to beat them in their upcoming Test series, adding that the Proteas are carrying momentum with them after their comfortable 2-1 win in the Twenty20 series.

Three dead including gunman in Oregon mall shooting

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 12 (ANI): A masked gunman opened fire at a mall in suburban Portland, Oregon, killing at least two people before killing himself, police has said.

South African government websites hacked

December 11, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Cape Town, Dec 11 (IANS) Hackers have attacked several websites of the South African government in the past few days, a media report said Tuesday.

Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani's 'contract killer' jailed for life in South Africa

December 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, Dec 6 (ANI): A South African man has been jailed for life for murdering Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani while she was on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010.

Anni's father says 'mystery surrounding daughter's death will be solved when Shrien stands trial'

December 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 6 (ANI): The father of murdered Brit-Indian bride Anni Dewani has said that the circumstances surrounding the death of his daughter will be revealed only when her husband Shrien stands trial.

Gaga sobers down for school visit

December 4, 2012 at 5:08 AM

Cape Town, Dec 4 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga, known for her eccentric style of dressing, wore a conservative white dress during her visit to a primary school in Johannesburg.

Gaga goes on exciting safari

December 2, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Cape Town, Dec 2 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga says she got a chance to get a close glimpse of lions when she recently went on a safari trip in Johannesburg.

LA restaurant named Gangnam Style

December 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 1 (IANS) The popularity of Korean pop singer Psy's "Gangnam Style" has inspired a restaurant here to name itself upon the hit number. The singer has no plans to sue the owner.

Pakistani thrown from four-storey building by police

November 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) A Pakistani man from Rawalpindi has alleged that police tortured him after suspecting him to be a drug dealer and threw him from a four-storey building.

Karachi blast kills two

November 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Islamabad, Nov 21 (IANS) At least two people died in a bomb attack Wednesday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.

UK pensioner hitchhikes more than 10,000 miles to scatter wife's ashes

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): A pensioner from Leicester, UK, hitchhiked for nearly two months to travel 10,000 miles to Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, to say his last goodbye to his beloved wife Diana.

Rihanna gets 'touchy' at London gig

November 21, 2012 at 1:38 AM

London, Nov 21 (IANS) Singer Rihanna surprised her fans by groping her bust as she performed here during her 777 tour.

Text showing Shrien Dewani 'discussing payment for wife's murder' missing

November 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM

London, Nov 19 (ANI): A text message in which Brit-Indian businessman Shrien Dewani allegedly discussed payment for his bride Anni's murder is missing, it has emerged.

Jon Bon Jovi's daughter not to face drug possession charges

November 16, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Nov. 16(ANI): Jon Bon Jovi's 19-year-old daughter has been absolved of drug possession charges, it has been revealed.

Russian MP at war to stop Hitler's birth home from being turned into condo

November 9, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Nov. 9 (ANI): A Russian politician is making a bid to buy the Austrian house where Adolf Hitler was born, to destroy it - thwarting the town mayor's plans to revamp it into luxury apartments.

Cricket South Africa collecting memorabilia for its new museum

November 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Cape Town, Nov 9 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has started collecting memorabilia for its new museum and has opened the door for public donations.

Donald predicts 'humble businessman' Philander to be more than handful on Oz pitches

October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Sydney, Oct 31(ANI): Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald has backed pace sensation Vernon Philander to wreck Australian hopes of reclaiming the number one ranking in Test cricket, saying the fast pitches Down Under would suit Philander's bowling style.

'In form' Philander can't wait to have crack at Australia batsmen on Gabba 'green top'

October 29, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Sydney, Oct 29 (ANI): In form South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has said he is looking forward to bowl against Australia on a juicy green top at the Gabba, Brisbane, which is set to offer good pace and bounce to the quicks.

Confusion abounds during trial of man accused of killing Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani

October 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Cape Town, Oct 23 (ANI): Confusion loomed during the cross-examination of a man on trial for the murder of Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani in South Africa in November 2010.

CL T20: Sydney tame Lions, inch closer to semis

October 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Cape Town, Oct 18 (IANS) Shane Watson's all-round show and a timely knock from skipper Brad Haddin helped Sydney Sixers beat the Highveld Lions by five wickets in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament here Thursday.

Mystery bug will not jeopardise Starc's chances of playing against Proteas

October 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Cape Town, Oct 18 (ANI): Pacer Mitchell Starc, who was sick and was placed on a drip last Saturday, has recovered from mystery bug and Cricket Australia is adamant the ailment will not jeopardise his chances of playing in the first Test next month.

'Marathon in Antarctica' next on blind South African explorer Wagner's bucket list!

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Johannesburg, Oct. 16 (ANI): Blind adventurer Hein Wagner will take on next year's Antarctica Marathon with seasoned athlete Mike Bailey, according to a report.

CLT20: Sydney crush Yorkshire

October 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Cape Town, Oct 16 (IANS) Australian side Sydney Sixers notched their second consecutive win in the Champions League Twenty20 with a dominating eight-wicket win over Yorkshire of England here Tuesday.

Kallis survives Morkel's fire in Champions League T20

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Cape Town, Oct 16 (ANI): Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis's first appearance of the season before his home fans at Newlands looks as though it will be delayed by at least a week.

Azhar Mahmood helps Auckland Aces thrash Kolkata Knight Riders inT20 CL fixture

October 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Cape Town, Oct 16 (ANI): Azhar Mahmood's all-round performance continued as Auckland Aces beat Kolkata Knight Riders Twenty20 Champions League.

Pakistani anti-polio official's son 'abducted'

October 14, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Islamabad, Oct 14 (IANS) A 12-year-old son of a woman official, working with the polio virus eradication programme in Pakistan, has reportedly been "abducted" after he went out to the market and never returned home.

Gibbs plans to play Twenty20 for four more years

October 12, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Cape Town, Oct 12 (ANI): Thirty-eight-year-old Herschelle Gibbs has said he has the "body of a 28-year-old", and intends to remain a Twenty20 traveller for "at least another three or four years".

Watson possibly best T20 player in world: Haddin

October 9, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, Oct 9 (ANI): Sydney Sixers skipper, Brad Haddin, has stopped just short of declaring Shane Watson the finest Twenty20 cricketer in the world, as the all-rounder prepares to join his team for the T20 Champions League.

Octopus wins food battle against shark

October 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM

New York, October 3 (ANI): Marine scientists have captured footage of an octopus restraining a tenacious shark so it could make off with all the food for itself.

Robin Gibb honoured with blue plaque at former home

October 1, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Dubai, October 1 (ANI): A blue plaque has been unveiled at the Oxfordshire home of the late musician Robin Gibb to celebrate his life and work.

Columbus' handwriting sparks debate over Ibizan descent

September 29, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, September 29 (ANI): The great explorer Christopher Columbus was from Ibiza, politicians on the Spanish party isle have claimed.

Masterchef Australia's judges 'to host biggest cultural fest in India'

September 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Melbourne, September 28 (ANI): 'MasterChef' judges Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, who have done a lot to reverse the soured image of Australia in India, are Down Town's latest tourism ambassadors to India, it has been revealed.

Shrien Dewani's 'bruised mental state' sees improvement

September 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Sep 19 (ANI): Brit-Indian businessman Shrien Dewani, who is wanted in South Africa for the honeymoon murder of his wife Anni, is set to apply for being treated in an open NHS rehabilitation ward after his mental health showed signs of improvement.

'Mystery man' linked to Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani's murder identified

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Cape Town, Sept 14 (ANI): The identity of a mystery man, 'Mawewe', linked to the murder of Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani, has been revealed.

Judicial tribunal to investigate deadly Karachi factory blaze

September 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Karachi, Sep. 13 (ANI): The Sindh Government has appointed Justice (retired) Zahid Qurban Alvi to probe the fire that broke out in a garment factory in the Baldia Town area of Karachi on Tuesday evening, killing around 298 people.

Bodies were iron hot, say Karachi rescuers

September 13, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Karachi, Sep 13 (IANS) "The bodies were iron hot," said a rescuer who himself got burnt while carrying the victims of a factory fire that left at least 289 people dead.

Striking South African miners threaten to kill colleagues who continue to work

September 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Cape Town, Sept 6 (ANI): Over 3,000 striking South African mine workers have threatened to kill colleagues who continue to work at a platinum mine in the North West region of the country.

'Corruption costs South Africa over $80 bn'

September 5, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Cape Town, Sep 5 (IANS) South Africa has lost 675 billion rand (about $80 billion) due to corruption since the end of apartheid in 1994, it was revealed Wednesday.

Celebrations begin as South African miners set free

September 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Cape Town, Sept 4 (ANI): Hundreds of people in South Africa celebrated as government authorities withdrew murder charges against the 270 miners arrested by the police for suspected involvement in violent activities during the labour unrest last month.

Three die in Peshawar blast

September 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Three people were killed Monday when a massive bomb exploded in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.

Father of murdered Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani 'desperately looking for justice'

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Cape Town, Aug 30 (ANI): Battling to hold back tears, the father of murdered Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani, poured his heart out and said he was looking for justice.

'Tearful' father of Indian bride Anni Dewani examines evidence at honeymoon murder trial

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): The tearful father of murdered Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani examined his daughter's mobile phone, bracelet and watch, which she had with her when she was killed.

Newly found African drug may offer 'single-dose' malaria cure

August 29, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Washington, August 29 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that a recently discovered compound may have the potential to become part of a single-dose cure and also be able to block transmission of the parasite from person to person.

Lawyer of man on trial for Indian bride's murder laughs off 'Dewani funding' claims

August 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Cape Town, Aug 24 (ANI): The private lawyer of a man on trial for murder of Indian-origin bride Anni Dewani laughed off claims that he was being funded by the family of her husband Shrien.