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

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

I was never into clubbing, says Becks

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that he was never into clubbing, but was more interested in music and his profession while playing for Manchester United before he met Victoria.

Vijay Sethupathi-Kreshna team up for untitled Tamil film

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Tamil actors Vijay Sethupathi and Krishna have teamed up for an untitled Tamil film to be produced by Jhabak brothers, known for making movies like "Anjathe" and "Poda Podi".

New Sunderland manager Di Canio says 'fascism' comments misinterpreted following fans' fury

April 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Self-proclaimed fascist Paolo Di Canio, whose appointment as the manager of Sunderland was furiously protested by thousands of its fans, has said that his comments on fascism had been misinterpreted.

Seven schoolkids injured in Karachi grenade attack

March 30, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) Seven children were injured in hand grenade attack at a school in Karachi Saturday morning, reported Xinhua, citing local media.

7 kids injured in blast outside school in Pakistan's Karachi

March 30, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (Xinhua-ANI): Seven children were injured in hand grenade attack at a school in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday morning, local media reported.

Malayalam actress Sukumari dead

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Sukumari, one of the most colourful personalities in the Malayalam film industry for nearly six decades - and who was lovingly called "Amma" - passed away at a Chennai hospital Tuesday evening.

Rail Budget: Frequency of 24 trains increased

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

The Minister of Railways Pawan Kumar Bansal has announced increase in frequency of 24 trains while presenting the Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament today.

67 New Express and 26 Passenger Trains to be Introduced

February 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

The Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal has announced the introduction of 67 new Express trains, 26 passenger trains, 5 MEMU services and 8 DEMU services while presenting the Railway Budget 2013-14 in Parliament today

Railway Budget: 67 new express and 26 passenger trains to be introduced

February 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 26 (ANI): Railways Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday announced the introduction of 67 new express trains, 26 passenger trains, 5 MEMU services and 8 DEMU services.

Chinese community in Kolkata hail advent of their New Year

February 4, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Kolkata, Feb.4 (ANI): The Chinese community in Kolkata heralded their ensuing New Year with pomp and show on Sunday.

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.

Australian filmmaker stopped from entering Idinthakarai

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) An Australian documentary producer and his wife were Thursday prevented from entering Idinthakarai, the epicentre of the protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu, said police.

Now pull a pint in iconic UK cobbled street 'Thames Town' in heart of China!

August 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Beijing, Aug. 9 (ANI): A replica of a small town in the UK has been created in China with mock Tudor buildings, cobbled streets, red telephone boxes and a Gothic church.

Abraham Lincoln 'didn't invent Facebook'

May 10, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): In 1845, Abraham Lincoln had tried to patent an idea very similar to Facebook, it has been revealed.

Sydney Sixers chief Clark says Haddin 'good leader' ahead of take over as vice-captain

January 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Perth, Jan 10(ANI): Sydney Sixers chief executive Stuart Clark has lauded the leadership skills of Australian wicket- keeper batsman Brad Haddin after Cricket Australia appointed him as the team's vice-captain in the absence of Shane Watson.

Proteas batters may cash in on poor Lankan bowling quality: Boycott

December 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Dec.8 (ANI): Former England opener and well known commentator Geoffrey Boycott has said that a shortage of genuine, wicket-taking bowlers among the touring Sri Lankans could South Africa's batsmen cashing in during the three-Test series.

England pace bowlers set for South African visit

December 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Dec.8 (ANI): England strike bowlers Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Chris Tremlett will be taking part in a two-week "boot camp" at the highly-rated Highveld facilities of Potchefstroom University, as part of fitness rehabilitation ahead of that country's Test series against Pakistan in the neutral United Arab Emirates from mid-January.

Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in England

October 24, 2011 at 4:08 PM

London, Oct 24(ANI): Two footballers were arrested and later bailed on suspicion of drink driving after their black Range Rover car slammed into the central reservation of a motorway in Nottingham, England.

Eva Longoria's 'steamy lesbian scene' with female co-star in new flick

October 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM

London, Sept 06 (ANI): Actress Eva Longoria has shot a series of same-sex love scenes with fellow co-star Kate Del Castillo for her new flick.

Two killed, several injured in Karachi motorcycle blast

August 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM

Karachi, August 30(ANI): At least two people were killed and several wounded in a motorcycle blast in Pakistan's Karachi city on Tuesday morning.

Eva Longoria's 'steamy lesbian scene' with Kate del Castillo in 'Without Men'

July 16, 2011 at 3:07 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): 'Desperate Housewife' star Eva Longoria will be seen in a 'sensual' lesbian love scene with her-co-star Kate del Castillo in her forthcoming movie, 'Without Men.'

Murdered Indian origin bride's family brands in-laws' India school plan 'PR stunt'

January 8, 2011 at 3:55 PM

London, Jan 7 (ANI): The relatives of Anni Dewani, the Indian-origin bride who was killed during her honeymoon in Cape Town, have slammed her in-laws' initiative to build a school in India using a fund set up in her memory, branding it as a "heartless" public relations stunt.

Earl Spencer 'to give moving speech about Diana at Royal wedding'

November 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

London, Nov 26 (ANI): Prince William has asked the Earl of Spencer to give a moving speech about his late mother, Diana, at his wedding to Kate Middleton.

Teacher conveys apology for using racial slurs against Malay Indian students

September 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM

George Town (Malaysia), Sep.2 (ANI): A teacher of a secondary school in Malaysia's Bukit Jambul area has issued an apology for using racial slurs and vulgar words against five Malay Indian students.

Karachi on fire as death toll reaches 82

August 5, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Karachi, Aug.5 (ANI): At least 24 more people were killed and over 200 injured as violence continued in Karachi for the fourth consecutive day taking the total death toll to 82.

NHRC summons Palakkad magistrate in police custody case

July 10, 2010 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission has issued conditional summons for the personal appearance of District Magistrate, Palakkad on August 20 in connection with non-compliance of its recommendations seeking various reports in a case of death in police custody in the district.

UK school spends £6k on "chill-out" room for pupils, teachers and parents!

January 31, 2010 at 3:52 PM

London, January 31 (ANI): An inner city primary school in Britain has come up with chill-out room for pupils, teachers and parents.

England batsmen were 'not good enough' for Proteas: Collignwood

January 15, 2010 at 1:33 PM

London, Jan 15 (ANI): Paul Collingwood has admitted that England batsmen were "not good enough" after an error filled batting display that can cost them a series win against South Africa.

FBI team visits Lahore's Moon market blast site

December 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Lahore, Dec. 10 (ANI): US Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) four-member team reportedly visited Lahore's Moon market, where over 50 people were killed and dozens received serious injuries in powerful twin blasts on Monday.

Unique software for paperless campuses on anvil in Kerala

December 1, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 1 (ANI): The Kochi Infopark-based Coresys Infotech has launched a unique software package for educational campuses with a view to making "Paperless Campuses" a reality in Kerala.

No problems with people playing in IPL: Strauss

November 27, 2009 at 11:12 AM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): England captain Andrew Strauss has no problem with his team-mates playing and benefiting from the Indian Premiere League next year.

Anderson clears the air with Captain Cook

November 25, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Cape Town (South Africa), Nov.25 (ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has cleared the air with skipper Alastair Cook, insisting that he does not want his best mate's job.

Attacks on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan army deplored by DMDK

September 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): Angered by what they called 'laxity' on part of the Central Government to intervene in the issue of attack on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan army, the members of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) held a day-long hunger strike here on Tuesday,

Former Kerala CM Karunakaran hospitalized

September 11, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Thiruvananthpuram, Sep 11 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, K. Karunakaran has been admitted to the Sree Chithra Thirunal Hospital here on Friday, as he complained of high fever.

Muhammad Ali to visit ancestral home in Ireland

August 9, 2009 at 1:42 PM

London, Aug.9 (ANI): Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is to visit his ancestral Irish home in September.

Tributes flow for England footie great Robson

August 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM

London, Aug.1 (ANI): The world of football and beyond united in tribute to England football star and manager Sir Bobby Robson on Friday after he lost his battle against cancer on Friday.

Advani, Modi to campaign in Tamil Nadu

May 6, 2009 at 7:45 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including L.K. Advani and Narendra Modi, are set to make a whirlwind tour of Tamil Nadu, where elections are scheduled May 13 in the last phase of the staggered Lok Sabha polls.

Advani, Modi to tour Tamil Nadu

May 6, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are set to make a whirlwind tour of Tamil Nadu, where elections are to be held May 13 in the last phase of the staggered Lok Sabha polls.

Karat confident of Third Front forming next government

May 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM

Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), May 3 (IANS) Expressing confidence that the secular combine of the Third Front would form the next government at the centre, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat said here Sunday that people were looking for a political change.

Lee should get his place back in the team, Oz coach Nielsen

March 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM

Cape Town, Mar.16 (ANI): Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen has said that Brett Lee would be included in the squad once he is declared fully fit to take the field.

`I played the game for respect,' says Hayden

January 18, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Brisbane, Jan.18 (ANI): Just retired Australian cricket opener Mathew Hayden has said that he played the game to earn respect.

Tinsel Town to invade staid Washington on Obama inauguration

January 17, 2009 at 8:58 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (DPA) Ever since Republican presidential candidate John McCain used a sarcastic video to mock Barack Obama as the world's biggest celebrity, the US president-elect has scrupulously kept a respectable distance from his closest Hollywood supporters.

Iranian diplomat kidnapped in Pakistan

November 13, 2008 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) An Iranian diplomat was kidnapped and his security guard killed Thursday by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's lawless northwestern region as Tehran demanded full security for its diplomatic corps, official IRNA news agency reported.

US also to probe Aug 26 attack on diplomat in Pak

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Peshawar, Sept 6 (ANI): On the sidelines of Pakistan Police's investigation into the murderous attack on one of its diplomats in Peshawar on August 26, a team of US officials will also separately hold a probe into the incident.

Dark discovery of Amy Winehouse's rented property

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 15 (ANI): The rented property where Amy Winehouse is currently holed-up in her battle to kick drugs has a dark secret - a previous occupant died there.

Reliance Mobile ICC Test Rankings (Lead: 2nd Mobile

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dubai, July 21 (ANI): Following are the Reliance Mobile ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Rank Player Team Points Avge HS Rating 1 M.Muralidaran SL 897 21.95 920 v Ban at Kandy 2007

Carlyle joins Connery as patron of Edinburgh International Film Festival

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, June 30 (ANI): Scottish film actor Robert Carlyle has been recruited to join Sir Sean Connery as a patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

3 dead and 40 injured in train accident at Duwada

June 12, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The death toll reaches up to three in the train derailing of Nagercoil-Howrah superfast express near Vishakapatnam on Monday night. Forty persons are reported to be battling hard for their lives in the hospital. All