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

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

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.

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.

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.

Ormsby in top gear at Panasonic Open India

April 5, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Australia's Wade Ormsby cranked up the pressure on the chasing pack when he posted another five-under-par 67 to extend his advantage to two after the second round of the $300,000 Panasonic Open India Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shubhkamna Golf: Jeev, Atwal, Chopra head star-studded field

December 19, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Noida, Dec 19 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal and Daniel Chopra, who have tasted success at international golf tours, will lock horns with the best of Indian golf at the inaugural Shubhkamna Champions golf tournament, which tees off here Friday.

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'.

Proposal to build 'mega-mosque' near Olympic Stadium in London rejected by local council

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Proposals to build Britain's biggest mosque near the Olympic Stadium has been refused amid fierce local opposition.

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.

SpiceJet to start three new international services

November 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet will expand its international network with flights on three new routes.

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.'

Tata Open Golf from Nov 22

November 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Jamshedpur, Nov 20 (IANS) The Rs.50 Lakh Tata Open Golf will return here at the Beldih and Golmuri Golf Courses Nov 22?25 under the aegis of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).

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.

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.

Karan scores with fluffy yet substantial 'Student Of The Year' (IANS Movie Reivew - Rating: ***)

October 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Film: "Student Of The Year"; Cast: Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor, Ram Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Gautami Kapoor, Sana Syed, Kayoze Irani and Farida Jalal; Director: Karan Johar; Rating: ***

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: ***`

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.

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.

Anti-Islam film protests in Colombo

September 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) Thousands of Muslims held a rally in Colombo Monday to protest against an anti-Islam US film.

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.

Sri Lanka cops probe fake World Twenty20 merchandise

September 24, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) Police in Sri Lanka are looking out for the manufacturers of counterfeit merchandise after a factory raid revealed large quantities of fake team shirts of the ongoing International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Twenty20 in the country.

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: 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.

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.

Black Caps striving to pull off a surprise in T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Colombo, Sep.16 (ANI): New Zealand will this coming week enter their fourth ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka with little real previous success, but will still hope to pull off a surprise or two in the tournament.

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.

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.

India opt to field against New Zealand

September 11, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Chennai, Sep 11 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, 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.

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.

Coach slaps London sex ban on Bolt following romps with sexy Brit women!

August 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

London, Aug 18(ANI): Usain Bolt's coach Glen Mills has slapped a London ban on the world's fastest man Usain Bolt to avoid temptation of more romps with sexy British women.

Secrets of 'wet dog shake' may some day lead to self-drying machines

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

New York, August 17 (ANI): The way a dog shakes itself to lose water fast, which helps their fur keep its insulating ability, could help engineers to come up with automated-cleaning techniques to use in devices that aren't easy to clean like the insides of cameras or distant space rovers, a new study has claimed.

Olympics: Jamaica win relay in new WR

August 12, 2012 at 2:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica's sprint relay team, anchored by the peerless Usain Bolt, delivered the first sub-37 seconds clocking in history en route to another World record. Trinidadian teenager Keshorn Walcott pulled off a stunning upset in the men's javelin on the final day of track and field at the London Olympics here.

Olympic athletics: US women power to 4x400m relay gold

August 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US powered unchallenged to Olympic gold in the women's 4x400 metres relay Saturday.

British silver medallist sailor Mills reveals being 'scared of sea'

August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Aug 11(ANI): British sailor Hannah Mills, who won the silver medal at the London Olympics along with Saskia Clark, has revealed that she suffers from a sea phobia.

Olympic sailing: Australia win men's 470 class gold

August 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Weymouth/Portland, Aug 10 (IANS) Australian sailors Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page won the men's 470 class Olympic gold here Friday, the third for Australia at the Games sailing regatta following men's laser and 49er.

Rohana snatches dramatic win in PGTI golf

August 10, 2012 at 6:57 PM

Bangalore, Aug 10 (IANS) Lying third overnight, Sri Lankan Anura Rohana fired a three-under 69 to script a fascinating come-from-behind victory in the PGTI Players Golf Championship here Friday.

Olympic sailing: New Zealand snatches gold in women's 470

August 10, 2012 at 6:49 PM

London, Aug 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The New Zealand crew of Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie sailed to victory in the women's 470 class to clinch gold here at the Olympics Friday, as their British rivals struggled.

Soon, disposable wristband that tells you when to get away from the sun

August 10, 2012 at 2:25 PM

London, August 10 (ANI): A paper wrist strap similar to the bands worn at festivals may prove helpful in preventing over-exposure to the sun and reduce the risk of cancer.

Clinton to attend late Ghanaian president's funeral

August 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will attend the funeral of late Ghanaian president John Evans Atta Mills who died July 24 following illness at the age of 68.

Lahiri fires 69 to take lead

August 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Bangalore, Aug 9 (IANS) Local hope Anirban Lahiri snatched the lead at the end of third round in the PGTI Players Championship presented by Prestige Golfshire Club after he posted a bogey-free three-under 69 here Thursday.

Olympic athletics: Bolt, Brathwaite anxiously eyeing semis

August 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

London, Aug 8 (IANS/CMC) Sprint superstar Usain Bolt described his opening 200 metres heat here as "easy" as he took a giant step towards an unprecedented repeat Olympic sprint double at the London Games.

Golf: Rashid Khan leads by four strokes

August 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Bangalore, Aug 7 (IANS) Rashid Khan of Delhi fired a five-under-67 in extremely windy and overcast conditions to take the clubhouse lead in round one of the PGTI Players Championship presented by Prestige Golfshire Club, here Tuesday.

Olympics: Bolt admits to pressure ahead of 100m conquest

August 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS/CMC) Sprint legend Usain Bolt has admitted to being under pressure to defend his men's Olympics 100 metres title in London.

Book downloads overtake print sales

August 6, 2012 at 4:41 PM

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Sales of virtual books have surpassed the sale of their print counterparts, according to Amazon's UK site.

Indian menswear brands holding own against international labels

August 6, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The business dynamics of Indian men's apparel industry have witnessed key changes due to the influx of international players. Yet, the increased competition has seen Indian brands holding their own against international labels.

Olympics: Blake downplays experience factor in 100m contest

August 2, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, Aug 2 (IANS/CMC) World 100 metres sprint champion Yohan Blake has dismissed experience as a key factor in the contest at the London Olympics this weekend.

Bolt's doctor declares him fit and ready

July 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

London, July 27 (IANS/CMC) Team doctor of Jamaica's track and field outfit Winston Dawes says Usain Bolt is fit and ready for the Olympics despite lingering public concerns over his fitness.

Bolt injury free, ready to defend titles, says manager

July 25, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), July 25 (IANS/CMC) Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is injury free and ready to defend his titles at the 30th Olympiad starting in London Friday, his long time manager Norman Peart said.

Sri Lankan politician arrested for human smuggling

July 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Colombo, July 25 (IANS) A politician and another suspect have been arrested over a human smuggling operation in Sri Lanka, police said.

Obama mourns Ghanian president's death

July 25, 2012 at 8:27 AM

Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has mourned the death of his Ghanian counterpart John Evans Atta Mills at the age of 68, praising his role in the west African nation's development.

Ghana President John Atta Mills dead

July 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Accra, July 24 (IANS) Ghanian President John Evans Atta Mills died at a military hospital Tuesday after falling ill, Xinhua reported.