Everything you need to know about Thanjavur South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Thanjavur South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
United Nations, May 10 (IANS) A senior UN official stressed that the upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with new Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Durban, South Africa, next week.
Johannesburg, Mar 13 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted that he fears being punished for his side maintaining a slow over-rate in one-day cricket.
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Saturday declared she would resort to legal action if the central government does not set up the necessary mechanism to implement the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's (CWDT) final award after gazetting it.
Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu seems to have got a fair share of new trains and other projects from Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal.
Abuja (Nigeria), Feb 12 (IANS) Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan lauded the country's football team for their victory at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted by South Africa.
Melbourne, January 15 (ANI): The owner of a new Yeti resort in South Siberia claims that visitors will be able to communicate with the monster, the existence of which has not yet been confirmed.
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA), organisers of the Chennai Open, Sunday announced a three-year extension of the ATP 250 tournament.
London, Jan 3 (IANS) A total of 211 protected parrots taken from Paraguay's remote forests have been rescued and four people arrested, a media report said.
London, November 20 (ANI): Newly published private diaries of Richard Burton reveal his love for Elizabeth Taylor and how his heavy drinking put a strain on their second marriage.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Unveiling ambitious expansion plans, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said Friday it will complete 75 percent of its modernisation in another decade and raise four more squadrons of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters in the near future.
London, Sep 19(ANI): Kevin Pietersen, who was left out of the England squad for the crucial India tour, rejected a four-month contract offered by the management only hours before his snub, as both sides failed to find common ground in spite of weeks of prolonged discussions.
Johannesburg, Sep 12(ANI): South Africa assistant coach Russell Domingo believes the Twenty20 match against England on Monday, which was affected by rain, has given the Proteas the ideal preparation leading into the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka.
London, Sep 7 (IANS) A British couple on a South African safari were in for a surprise when they discovered a snake hiding in their car bonnet.
Melbourne, Sep 6 (ANI): Cricket legend Barry Richards has urged England officials and Kevin Pietersen to make peace, fearing a tragic loss for the game if the disgruntled England batsman is not able to make a return to international cricket.
London, Aug 23 (ANI): In his bid to eventually return to the England team, disgruntled batsman Kevin Pietersen is ready to come clean with captain Andrew Strauss over the text messages that he sent to the South African players.
London, Aug 14(ANI): England star batsman Kevin Pietersen is fighting tooth and nail to ensure his international career doesn't meet an unforeseen end.
London, Aug 6 (ANI): Wicketkeeper Matt Prior, who played a fluent innings of 68, has said England's team spirit would allow them to manage without Kevin Pietersen, as chances are growing that the South Africa born batsman could reject a Test contract when they are offered next month, signaling the end of his international career.
London, Aug.3 (ANI): England skipper Andrew Strauss is worried that one of the biggest gambles of his captaincy career will be doomed to failure after he dropped Graeme Swann and chose to field in the Second Test against South Africa in a bid to help England cling on to their No.1 status
London, July 25 (ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has declared that he plays for the best team in the world, no matter what the official rankings say, and described England as a phoney No. 1 Test team.
Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) Former South African Test fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has said the Proteas will need to galvanise their team culture before they are able to dominate Test cricket.
Pretoria (South Africa), May 3 (ANI): India and South Africa have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure, tourism and energy.
Pretoria (South Africa), May 3 (ANI): India and South Africa have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure, tourism and energy.
Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sudan has informed Moscow of its readiness to start negotiations with South Sudan to settle their conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.
Karachi, Apr 23(ANI): Pakistan left-arm pace bowler Zia ul Haq has said the recently concluded tour of South Africa played a significant role in his development as a cricketer, and now hopes to carry that good form though to the Under 19 World Cup in Australia in August.
Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron, who was born in South Africa, prefers cold and rainy weather to sunshine because it gives her a chance to use her fireplace.
Johannesburg, Mar 31(ANI): South Africa Twenty20 captain Johan Botha has been released from the national contract by the Cricket South Africa (CSA), which would permit him to take on the role of South Australia captain for the next two seasons.
Washington, Apr.3 (ANI): South Carolina's Indian-origin Governor Nicky Haley has said that if she is offered an opportunity to run as a Republican running mate in this year's presidential polls, she would decline.
Melbourne, Apr 1(ANI): Australian pacer Patrick Cummins plans to use his selection in Australia's under-19 team to secure a berth in the national Twenty20 World Cup team and perhaps even secure a place in the lucrative Indian Premier League.
Johannesburg, Apr 1(ANI): South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is now eyeing the Twenty 20 World Cup after making a comeback in the short format of the game.
Johannesburg, March 31 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) will be releasing Johan Botha from his central contract after the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka in September.
Johannesburg, Mar 27(ANI): South Africa's new bowling sensation Vernon Philander is trying to stay grounded after becoming the second fastest bowler to grab 50 wickets in Test crickethilander claimed sixth five-wicket haul in just his seventh Test, matched that of England's Tom Richardson, who also achieved 50 wickets in the first innings of his seventh Test, in 1896.
Cape Town (South Africa), Mar. 5 (ANI): South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has said that he will be making a personal contribution to the foundation run and managed by cancer stricken Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Cape Town (South Africa), Mar. 5 (ANI): South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has said that he will be making a personal contribution to the foundation run and managed by cancer stricken Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Sydney, Feb 16(ANI): Australian all rounder Shane Watson has said he wants to return as a Test opener for Australia, since he has been most successful at the spot.
Sydney, Feb 15(ANI): Shane Watson is yet to be officially endorsed as Australia's vice-captain by the John Inverarity-led selection panel.
Washington, Jan27 (ANI): Various polls in the United States have envisaged a dead heat between Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney before the Florida primary, as the GOP gets ready for the pre-primary debate.
Washington, Jan27 (ANI): Various polls in the United States have envisaged a dead heat between Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney before the Florida primary, as the GOP gets ready for the pre-primary debate.
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has congratulated former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on his victory in the South Carolina primary.
Washington, Jan 20(ANI): White House contender Newt Gingrich has warned of turning his popularity into a surprise victory in the South Carolina's Republican presidential primary.
New York, Jan.17 (ANI): Hours before a Republican presidential debate in South Carolina, Rick Santorum's campaign released an attack ad that suggests Mitt Romney is "just like Obama" - in part by citing his past positions on social issues.
New York, Jan.17 (ANI): Hours before a Republican presidential debate in South Carolina, Rick Santorum's campaign released an attack ad that suggests Mitt Romney is "just like Obama" - in part by citing his past positions on social issues.
London, Jan 16(ANI): England star cricketer Kevin Pietersen has vowed to achieve the 10,000 Test run benchmark and maintain his average above 50, indicating that he has regained his enthusiasm for the sport.
London, Jan 16(ANI): England star cricketer Kevin Pietersen has vowed to achieve the 10,000 Test run benchmark and maintain his average above 50, indicating that he has regained his enthusiasm for the sport.
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): A majority of South Carolina adults think Nikki Haley's endorsement will not help Mitt Romney win the state's primary, according to a Facebook poll conducted with Politico.
Washington, Jan 11(ANI): Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney recorded a straightforward win in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary elections.
Johannesburg, Jan 9 (ANI): South African cricket all-rounder Jacques Kallis has expressed a desire to play for the Proteas until at least the 2015 World Cup with a hope of fulfilling his dream of winning the tournament.
London, Dec 25(ANI): England cricket coach Andy Flower has reckoned that his team cannot afford complacency in 2012 if it is to remain the No.1 Test side.
Washington, Dec 17(ANI): Indian- American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has come under the scanner for endorsing former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney for the 2012 White House bid.
Melbourne, Dec.14 (ANI): Former cricketer player Shane Warne has urged Australia's cricket selectors to be brave and inject more youth into the Test side.
Cape Town (South Africa), Dec.7 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Gerald Majola burst out in tears after appearing in front of a commission of inquiry into the organization's bonus scandal.
Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): Being diabetic or obese after 60 years of age may increase breast cancer risk in women, a new study has suggested.
London, Nov 19(ANI): A close friend of deceased cricket writer Peter Roebuck has revealed how the former fought an "erotic element" in his feelings towards teenage boys.
Johannesburg, Nov.19 (ANI): Proteas fast-bowler Dale Steyn, who claimed four wickets for 64 runs against Australia on Friday, has attributed his team's comeback to some fine bowling that led to the visitors being dismissed for 296 in reply to South Africa's first innings score of 266 in the second Test being played here.
Johannesburg (S. Africa), Nov.17 (ANI): Former Australian Test captain Kim Hughes has said that incumbent skipper Clarke could find himself caught in a catch-22 situation as Australia take on the South Africans in the second Test to be played here from today
London, Nov 12(ANI): England coach Andy Flower has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s decision to hold a two-match Test series between Australia and South Africa, saying that the intent behind creating the fixture list has to be addressed.
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Justin Bieber has branded claims of fathering a love child with a 20-year-old fan "absolute bulls**t".
London, Nov.9 (ANI): Liverpool and Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina has said that no one can touch world champions Spain insofar as its slick style of play is concerned.
Pretoria, Oct 18 (ANI): The group of world's fastest growing economies India, Brazil and South Africa urged the Eurozone countries to take effective measures to arrest the slipping global economy.
Sydney, Oct 15(ANI): Australia's Test and one-day captain Michael Clarke has made it clear that Shane Watson, if fully fit, would play every game in South Africa.
Peshawar, Oct 1(ANI): At least three suspected militants have been killed and five others injured in a US drone attack in Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency.
London, Sept 28 (ANI): A South African newsreader has been dismissed after he used the 'F-word' 13 times live on air during an angry and incoherent outburst against police and politicians.
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann committed the ultimate faux pas by wishing Elvis Presley a 'happy birthday' on his death anniversary.
London, Aug.16 (ANI): England football coach Fabio Capello has expressed anger and dismay over Arsenal star Theo Walcott's revelations about him in a book titled Growing Up Fast, which is to be serialised in The Sun this week.
Canberra, Aug 14 (ANI): New South Wales high schools are set to introduce the dangers of 'sexting'- sending racy or distressing texts or emails- into the sexual health curriculum from next year onwards.
London, Aug 4 (ANI): Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has adopted a 2-day-old lion cub during her trip to South Africa.
Islamabad, June 9(ANI): Eight Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a deadly militant attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border on Thursday.
New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Veteran filmmaker K. Balachander has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.
Washington, April 20 (ANI): A new research has indicated that dieters are so involved with trying to eat virtuously that they are more likely than non-dieters to choose unhealthy foods that are labelled as healthy.
Johannesburg, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Indian coach Gary Kirsten, who stepped down after guiding Team India to its second World Cup, now wants to take up the top job in South Africa even though he has not submitted a formal application before dateline.
Melbourne, Mar 31(ANI): Former South African coach Mickey Arthur reckons that former Australian captain Ricky Ponting should continue batting at number three to revitalize his game back to its absolute best.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Defence for lease of 9.68 acres of defence land to the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for the construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) school building and staff quarters at Air Force Station, Thanjavur.
New York, Jan 25 (ANI): Ted Williams, the homeless man with the 'golden voice', has abruptly left a rehabilitation facility against the advice of his doctors.
Sydney, Jan 1(ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann reckons that Australia's decision to dump off-spinner Nathan Hauritz from the ongoing Ashes series has helped his team.
Hobart (Tasmania, Australia) Nov.15 (ANI): Ben Hilfenhaus is desperate to take the new ball in the first Test at the Gabba and says Australia will put a massive target on the head of England skipper Andrew Strauss.
London, Nov 5 (ANI): Former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur, who plotted the Proteas victory Down Under, has said that England must charm the locals if they want to beat Australia.
Sydney, Nov.2 (ANI): Former Test batsman Darren Lehmann says that rising South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson wouldn't disappoint if he was called up by Australia for this summer's Ashes.
London, Oct 21(ANI): England captain Rio Ferdinand is to become a father for the third time after it was revealed that his wife Rebecca Ellison is three months pregnant.
Washington, Sept 21 (ANI): The highest coastal mountain on Earth, Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, has been on the move for a long, long time as indicated by a new study.
London, Aug 29 (ANI): WAG Chantelle Houghton has vowed never to date a footballer again after dumping footie star Jermain Defoe.
Chennai, Aug.21 (ANI): Representatives of fisherman's associations from India and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a dialogue from August 20 to 22 here, and, issues such as trans-border fishing and the attacks on fishermen are being discussed.
New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Some of the top names in India sports will welcome the Queen's Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, which reaches Chennai on August 20 from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
London, Jul 21 (ANI): Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has provided a major boost to the club by pledging to stay at Anfield, and said he cannot wait to play alongside new signing Joe Cole.
London, July 17 (ANI): The England manager's job is "a poisoned chalice", says Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which is why he has turned it down twice.
Melbourne, July 16 (ANI): Paris Hilton has given fans a sneak peek into the how the ultra-rich travel by posting images of her travelling in a luxury plane on Twitter.
Johannesburg, July 9(ANI): Figures have revealed that the FIFA World Cup matches involving hosts South Africa had garnered the largest television audience for a sporting event in the country's history.
London, July 5 (ANI): The Argentina football team can blame Lionel Messi and rock-band Oasis for their dismal 4-0 loss in the World Cup quarter-final.
London, July 2 (ANI): Striker Luis Fabiano has warned the dainty Dutch that they will get their fingers burnt if they try to outplay his brilliant Brazil.
Johannesburg, June 14 (ANI): World Cup organizers have made it clear that 'Vuvuzelas' will not be banned from stadiums in South Africa despite complaints of them being a nuisance.
London, Jun 14 (ANI): A secret horn called 'Vuvuzela', which is creating an ear-shattering experience during FIFA World Cup in South Africa, could be banned from use inside the stadiums.
Montreal, June 12(ANI): British Formula One racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have backed the England team to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start in their Group C game against the USA tonight.
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 11(ANI): England skipper Steven Gerrard has said that the ultimate challenge for him is to lead his team to the World Cup final in Johannesburg next month.
New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Minister of Food Processing and Industries Subhodh Kant Sahai on Monday said India and Canada will cooperate in the field of growth and development of technologies for food processing industries.
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 7(ANI): England striker Peter Crouch insists that Wayne Rooney can pick up a World Cup winner's medal before being named FIFA's World Player of the Year.
London, June 6 (ANI): England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has said that England is too heavily dependent on ace striker Wayne Rooney to lift the 2010 World Cup.he 1966 legend believes Rooney is the key to England's chances of ending 44 years of World Cup drought in South Africa this summer.
Washington, June 6 (ANI): Soccer fans headed to South Africa for the World Cup need to worry more about health basics rather than malaria, suggests a new American study.
London, June 5(ANI): England defender Michael Dawson was still in a daze when he jetted off to South Africa after being drafted in the World Cup team as a replacement for injured captain Rio Ferdinand.
Rustenburg (South Africa), June 5(ANI): England captain Rio Ferdinand has said that he is cursed after his dreams of lifting the World Cup were shattered by a knee injury.
Cape Town, June 4(ANI): Football fans travelling to the World Cup in South Africa are being warned to be prepared for a secret horn called 'vuvuzela', which is capable of creating an ear-shattering experience at the stadiums.
London, June 3(ANI): England captain Rio Ferdinand insists that he has had enough World Cup heartaches, having previously failed thrice to capture football's ultimate treasure.
