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Iran upgrading nuclear program: IAEA

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Tehran has reportedly upgraded its nuclear program by adding advanced uranium enrichment facilities and building a plutonium-producing reactor according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

West urges Smith to get back to studio

May 23, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Singer Kanye West wants actor Will Smith to start making music again, but Smith says he needs to be "truly inspired".

Pak's Aamir Sohail says 'adaptability to conditions' key to success in ICC Champions Trophy

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan's former Test captain, Aamir Sohail, has said that the country's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy depend on their adaptability to the conditions.

Kanye West has been pushing me to return to music, says Will Smith

May 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New York, May 22 (ANI): Will Smith has revealed that rapper Kanye West has "been pushing" him to return to the music scene.

Daniel Vettori set for NZ Test return this week

May 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori is set to return to action in the second Test against England this week after Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour with a calf injury.

Assad blasts West claims of chemical weapons in Syria as 'pretext to wage war'

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Johannesburg, May 19 (ANI): Syrian president Bashar Assad has said that claims of the West that the Syrian government used weapons of mass destruction against its countrymen are nothing but a pretext for waging war against Syria.

Kim Kardashian's baby shower invitations hint she's having a girl

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has sparked speculation that she is expecting a daughter with beau Kanye West, after she sent out the invitations to her baby shower featuring a dancing ballerina.

Stay strong Kim, advises Cheryl Cole

May 18, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) British pop star Cheryl Cole has urged socialite Kim Kardashian to stay strong in times when she is facing the wrath for wearing high-fashion maternity wear.

Kanye West says he's no celebrity in foul mouthed rant

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Kanye West has apparently decided to distance himself from the term "celebrity."

Two years on, Mamata 'salutes' people for ousting Left

May 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday celebrated two years of her Trinamool Congress being voted to power with a Facebook message saluting the people who had ousted the Left Front government.

Bahraini king says 'terrorism has no religion'

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Manama, May 11 (ANI): Bahraini King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa has said terrorism has no religion and it has the same ugly face around the world.

Dirty Dancing replaces Viva Forever! in West End

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Dirty Dancing is all set to replace 'Spice Girls' musical 'Viva Forever!' at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End.

'Fergie successor' Moyes planning 40 mln double 'Baines, Fellaini' Everton raid

May 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson's hand-picked successor and outgoing Everton boss David Moyes is reportedly planning a 40 million-pound double raid on his current side for the next season following his taking over the Premier League champions as manager after Ferguson's retirement.

Regulatory authority mooted post-Bengal chit fund scam

May 9, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Direct Selling Distributors Welfare Association (DSDWA) Thursday demanded setting up of a "regulatory authority" to protect the interests of consumers and distributors in a host of sectors.

Everton boss Moyes chosen to succeed Fergie at Man U

May 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

London, May 9 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes is set to be named as the new boss of Premier League champions Manchester United, and has been handpicked by soon-to-retire United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Two lions brought to Oz pub for photoshoot

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Melbourne, May 8 (ANI): Patrons at Thebarton's Southwark Hotel in Adelaide were left shocked when a pair of lions arrived at the pub.

Ponzi scam:West Bengal Govt. asks Centre to expedite President's assent to bill

May 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and asked him to expedite President Pranab Mukherjee's assent on the new bill to protect the interests of depositors in the aftermath of the multi-crore ponzi scam in the state.

Andhra CM promises to curb illegal liquor outlets

May 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday promised to shut down, in a phased manner, "belt shops" or illegal outlets of licensed liquor shops spread across the state.

Sammy pledges commitment to successor Bravo

May 5, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 5 (IANS/CMC) Out-going West Indies one-day captain Darren Sammy has pledged his ?unwavering commitment? as he hands over to successor Dwayne Bravo for next month?s Champions Trophy in England.

Kim Kardashian wants baby to be reality TV star

May 5, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian apparently wants her child to star in 'Keeping up with the Kardashians', despite beau Kanye West's disapproval.

Bravo to lead Caribbeans in Champions Trophy

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been chosen to lead his side for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, replacing Darren Sammy who stays in charge of the Test and Twenty20 squads.

Prince Harry parties two nights in a row with 'Britain's Got Talent' beauties

May 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 4 (ANI): Prince Harry was seen partying with Britain's Got Talent's dancing girls after visiting an Alpine-themed London club twice for two consecutive nights.

Young Coulter-Nile, Marsh new names in Oz Champions Trophy squad

May 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): Young Australian medium-fast bowler and powerful lower-order hitter Nathan Coulter-Nile and fellow West Australian Mitchell Marsh are the two new names in the 15-man squad for this year's ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales, announced this morning.

'Lack of Tests could hurt Windies revival'

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Port of Spain, April 30 (IANS/CMC) Former West Indies cricketer Bryan Davis says the side's progress in Test cricket could suffer if they do not get more matches under their belt.

Demi Moore reunites with daughters

April 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Demi Moore has reportedly reunited with her daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis from ex-husband Bruce Willis.

Ray J gets Kim K for new music video 'I Hit It First'

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

New York, Apr. 30 (ANI): Ray J has cast Kim Kardashian's doppelganger in the video of his new song 'I Hit It First.'

Gayle to play for Somerset in Twenty20

April 26, 2013 at 8:36 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) West Indies' star batsman Chris Gayle has agreed to play for Somerset in the domestic Twenty20 league if he is available.

Chanderpaul rescues Derbyshire

April 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Derbyshire, April 26 (IANS/CMC) West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul completed a first half-century for Derbyshire on the opening day of their first home match of the new LV County Championship season against Nottinghamshire.

Gayle dedicates history-making feat to Caribbean fans

April 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), April 26 (IANS/CMC) West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle who scored the fastest century in professional cricket says he is dedicating his history- making feat to fans in the Caribbean.

Assocham suggests cell for sick MSME units in Bengal

April 23, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Industry body Assocham Tuesday suggested that the West Bengal government set up a special cell for reviving sick micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.

Xtend Barre latest fitness craze among Oz celebs

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Melbourne, Apr 23 (ANI): The latest phenomenon in fitness Xtend Barre, has replaced the stereotype of aspiring Aussie actresses moving to Hollywood and waiting tables between auditions.

Woman held for axe attack on son-in-law

April 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman in west Siberia has been charged with attempting to murder her son-in-law with an axe.

Arsenal edge Fulham, back to third

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Fulham in the English Premier League took them back to third place and gave them much needed three points in a bid to qualify for the Champions League.

Assad says West will 'pay price' for supporting Al-Qaeda in Syria

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said the West will pay a high price for what he described as their support for Al-Qaeda.

Dengue virus takes on bumpy appearance as it enters human host

April 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, April 12(ANI): Rising temperature induces key changes in the dengue virus when it enters its human host, researchers have discovered.

Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' celebrated with enthusiasm

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Telugu-speaking people Thursday celebrated the Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' with traditional fanfare and enthusiasm.

Kim Kardashian sends gift to Duchess Catherine

April 11, 2013 at 1:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian was thrilled to know that Duchess Catherine will become mother in the same month as her, and reportedly sent a gift and letter for her.

Media spreading communalism, says Katju

April 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju Sunday said media was spreading communalism by its irresponsible reporting of terrorist attacks.

Suicide risk linked to 'gun ownership, conservatism', claims study

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Residents of states with the highest rates of gun ownership and political conservatism are at greater risk of suicide, a study has said.

World powers, Iran start fresh round of nuclear talks in Almaty

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Almaty, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI): World powers started a fresh round of nuclear talks with Iran here on Friday.

Huge leap for Shillingford in ICC rankings

March 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Dubai, March 28 (IANS/CMC) West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford's success in the recent two-Test series against Zimbabwe has catapulted him up the International Cricket Council Test bowlers' rankings.

Kim wants her child to explore the world

March 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian wants her child to travel around the world and explore different cultures.

Develop single-screen theatres in rural areas, says Goutam Ghose

March 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) In an initiative to make cinema viewing affordable for people from rural areas of the state, renowned filmmaker Goutam Ghose Monday called for reinstating single-screen theatres and establishing mini-plexes across West Bengal.

Trinamool threatening opposition workers: CPI-M

March 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Sunday accused West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress of threatening and harassing opposition activists ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls in the state.

Chanderpaul, Gayle centuries deflate Zimbabwe

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Roseau (Dominica), March 22 (IANS/CMC) Veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul fashioned his 28th Test century and climbed to eighth in the all-time list of run-scorers, while Chris Gayle posted his 15th Test hundred, as the West Indies took a vice-like grip on the second Test against Zimbabwe here.

Protesting TMC lawmakers demand financial grant for debt-hit W. Bengal

March 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): Lawmakers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday staged a protest outside parliament over the central government's delay in the granting a financial moratorium to debt-ridden West Bengal.

Windies seeking to hand Zimbabwe winless tour

March 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Roseau (Dominica), March 20 (IANS/CMC) Assistant coach Toby Radford says the West Indies are coming out with guns blazing in an attempt to send the Zimbabwe players back to Harare empty handed, when the second Test begins here Wednesday.

Pregnancy tougher than I thought, says Kim Kardashian

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Washington, Mar. 18 (ANI): Kim Kardashian said that pregnancy has been much tougher than she had anticipated it to be, at the Atlanta premiere of Tyler Perry's 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' on Saturday.

Axl Rose sued after accidentally hitting fan in mouth with microphone

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, March 15 (ANI): Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose is being sued by a fan who claims that the singer knocked his teeth out with a microphone after tossing it into the crowd at the end of the band's concert in Perth on Saturday.

Shillingford brands Windies win as his best Test ever

March 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 15 (IANS/CMC) Offspinner Shane Shillingford says the West Indies' nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe is the "best Test match" he has ever played since the start of his international career in 2010.

Kim sports fringes, now for real!

March 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Three months after faking a fringe, reality TV star Kim Kardashian has opted for the hairstyle for real.

First Test: Zimbabwe collapse on day one

March 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 13 (IANS/CMC) Off-spinners Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford celebrated their return to the West Indies side by combining to wreck Zimbabwe on the opening day of the first Test here.

Narine given rest, no room for Sarwan: Gibson

March 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies coach Ottis Gibson Sunday said mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine had not been discarded but given time off from what had been a gruelling schedule.

Ex-batsman Benaud says 'struggling' Oz cricket on verge of withering like Windies

March 11, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): Ahead of the third Test against India in Mohali, starting on Thursday, former Test batsman John Benaud has claimed Australia's current struggles in this series is evidence of some of the ills he believes are eroding their status as a cricketing superpower, adding Oz cricket is on the verge of going down just like the great West Indies team.

Justin Timberlake alters 'Suit 'n' Tie' lyrics to get even with Kanye West

March 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Justin Timberlake took a swipe at Kanye West over the rapper's criticism of his new song Suit 'n' Tie, by changing the lyrics to the track during a performance on U.S. comedy show Saturday Night Live.

Proteas great Kallis names Pak legend Wasim Akram as 'best pace bowler ever faced'

March 10, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): South African cricketer Jacques Kallis has revealed that former Pakistani quick Wasim Akram was the best pace bowler he had ever faced during his long and successful career.

Kris targeted for Kim's health scare, miffed

March 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Basketball player Kris Humphries is unhappy about being blamed by some people for estranged wife Kim Kardashian's recent health issue.

West's furious rant on radio station

March 7, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West vented his anger on a radio station over MTV's "Hottest MC's" list they released.

'In form' Finn looking to make big impact in first Kiwi Test with shortened run-up

March 5, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): England pace man Steven Finn thinks he can bowl faster, bouncier and straighter off his new, shortened run-up when he resumes Test duty against New Zealand in Dunedin on Wednesday.

Success hasn't changed Adele, says aunt

March 5, 2013 at 3:29 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) "Skyfall" hitmaker Adele may have bought a lavish mansion worth seven million pounds in West Sussex, South England, but if her aunt Anita Adkins is to be believed, the singer is as grounded as always.

New Al-Qaeda magazine teaches wannabe jihadis how to 'blow up parking lots'

March 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Notorious terrorist organization, Al-Qaeda this week released the tenth issue of it's propaganda magazine, Inspire, and in one of its articles, it teaches wannabe jihadis how to blow up parking lots.

When Kim got angry with Kourtney

February 27, 2013 at 8:35 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 27 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian says she was not happy with sister Kourtney's descision to have a baby without getting married.

Iranian leader to discuss nuke issue with India

February 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani arrived here Tuesday to urge India to play a greater role in ending Tehran's impasse with the West on its nuclear programme.

Sarwan says his confidence is back

February 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM

St.George's (Grenada), Feb 26 (IANS/CMC) West Indies middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan says his confidence has returned after scoring an unbeaten century in the second One Day International against Zimbabwe.

Minor raped in Bengal

February 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) A minor schoolgirl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in West Bengal's Hooghly district, and the attacker has been arrested, police said Monday.

Irina Shayk flashes cleavage in slinky low-cut gown

February 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Irina Shayk was noticeably bra-less as she wore a low-cut gown to the opening of a new gallery on Saturday.

Carter covers for injured Charles as Pollard arrives

February 24, 2013 at 11:31 AM

St.George's (Grenada), Feb 24 (IANS/CMC) Left-hander Jonathan Carter will remain with the West Indies as cover for opener Johnson Charles for Sunday's second One-Day International against Zimbabwe.

Gayle says hectic schedule forced him to rest

February 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Kingston (Jamaica), Feb 24 (IANS) West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle says he opted to skip the current One Day International series against Zimbabwe because he was drained from a hectic cricketing schedule.

Hyderabad bombings: CCTV image may provide breakthrough

February 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) The probe into Thursday's twin blasts, which killed 16 people and injured over 100, gathered momentum with the police scanning the image of a suspect captured on CCTV camera.

Jihadists trained in Pak ordered to spread knowledge across Europe to 'whack' innocent people

February 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 23 (ANI): Jihadists groups in the UK, which were trained by Al-Qaeda in Pakistan, have been ordered to spread their knowledge throughout Europe so fanatics can "whack" innocent people here, it has emerged.

Hyderabad blasts: Reward announced for information about suspects

February 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Police Friday announced a handsome reward for anybody providing information about the suspects seen in Dilsukhnagar before the twin blasts Thursday evening.

Ramdin raring to make his recall count

February 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

St. George's (Grenada), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin says he has been working overtime with bat and gloves to bolster his preparations for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe which bowls off at the national stadium here Friday.

Windies eager to shrug off Aussie whitewash

February 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

St George's (Grenada), Feb 22 (IANS/CMC) Captain Dwayne Bravo says the West Indies will be seeking to rebound from a white wash in Australia when their new series against Zimbabwe bowls off in St. George's Friday.

Rs.27 lakh watch with Lord Venkateswara image launched

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Swiss luxury watchmaker Century and its India distributor Rodeo Drive Thursday announced launch of a limited edition wristwatch with the image of Lord Venkateswara on its dial and priced at Rs.27 lakh each.

I hope your sex tape haunts you forever, Rob Kardashian tells Kim

February 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Rob Kardashian taunted his sister Kim over her sex tape, as she tried to help him deal with his split from singer Rita Ora.

Sammy rested for Zimbabwe ODIs as Dwayne Bravo takes over

February 18, 2013 at 1:36 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Feb 18 (IANS/CMC) West Indies selectors have rested captain Darren Sammy for the upcoming One-Day International series against Zimbabwe, which bowls off in Grenada Friday.

Ignore shutdown call, Bengal minister tells traders

February 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra Sunday urged traders and businessmen not to support a call for two-day strike this week by unions and keep their shops and establishments open.

India against enforced changes in West Asia: Menon

February 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India has always supported the democratic aspirations of people in West Asia but doesn't support externally enforced changes, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

William Hague labels Britain as 'No. 1 terrorist destination'

February 15, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Feb, 15 (ANI): British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said Britain has become the 'No 1 destination' for Islamists extremists seeking to hijack the popular uprisings across the Arab world.

India isn't competing with Pakistan: Menon

February 15, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India is not competing with anyone, "including Pakistan", and would not act as an "external geopolitical balancer", National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said Friday.

Kim, Kanye raise security alert at airport

February 15, 2013 at 12:17 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 15 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West raised security alert while taking a connecting flight at New York airport.

Windies remained upbeat despite ODI drubbing, says Pollard

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Brisbane, Feb 14 (IANS/CMC) Middle-order batsman Keiron Pollard says the West Indies were able to defeat Australia in a one-off Twenty20 match because the players remained motivated despite suffering a five-nil drubbing in the ODI series.

Amitabh Bachchan, Aditya Ghosh win Nasscom leadership awards

February 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan were among the four people honoured with Nasscom Global Leadership Awards here Wednesday.

Gibson praises Pollard as Test debut looms

February 13, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Brisbane, Feb 13 (IANS/CMC) West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has praised big hitting batsman Kieron Pollard for demonstrating composure to score a century in the fourth One-Day International against Australia.

'Diplomatic' Watson says opening in Tests always 'top preference'

February 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Sydney, Feb 10 (ANI): Shane Watson has once again reiterated his desire of playing as an opener in the Australian Test team, however, the all rounder diplomatically claimed he would not like to put pressure on incumbent Ed Cowan.

Rajapaksa prays at Tirupati temple, returns to Colombo

February 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 9 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to Colombo Saturday after praying at the Lord Venkateswara Temple here.

Rajapaksa offers prayers at Tirupati temple

February 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 9 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara Temple atop Tirumala Hills here.

Protests in India as Rajapaksa prays for peace (Intro Night Lead)

February 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived here Friday after praying at Buddhism's holiest shrine at Bodh Gaya amid protests against his two-day Indian pilgrimage.

Rajapaksa reaches Tirupati amid protests

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in this temple town Friday evening for pilgrimage amid protests by Tamil groups.

Australia win to take 4-0 lead against Windies

February 8, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia beat the West Indies by five wickets in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) here at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Friday to go 4-0 up in the five-match series.

Bronte sisters' iconic home refurbished to original decor

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): The former home of the Bronte sisters has been restored to the design of the authors' era after researchers found fragments of its original decor.

Tamil protestors held in Tirupati ahead of Rajapaksa visit

February 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Scores of activists from Tamil groups were arrested and prohibitory orders imposed in this temple town as police went on high alert ahead of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit here Friday evening.

Rohrer, Coulter-Nile named in Australia squad for Windies T20I

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Ben Rohrer and Nathan Coulter-Nile could make their debuts for their nation as Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel (NSP) Friday named a 12-player squad for the only T20I against West Indies at the Gabba next Wednesday.

Oz eyeing 5-0 ODI clean sweep against Windies

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Sydney, Feb 8 (ANI): The Australian cricket medical staff would make the final decision on whether injured batsman George Bailey is ready to play in the fourth ODI against the West Indies at the SCG following coach Mickey Arthur's statement that they are eyeing a 5-0 clean sweep over the tourists.

Tamil groups enter Tirupati to protest Rajapaksa's visit

February 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (IANS) A large number of activists of Tamil groups from neighbouring Tamil Nadu Friday entered the temple town of Tirupati to stall the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is scheduled to arrive there in the evening.

Sammy laments West Indies' shortcomings

February 7, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Canberra, Feb 7 (IANS/CMC) Captain Darren Sammy has lamented the failure of the West Indies to exploit potential match-winning moments in their current One Day International series against Australia.

Canadian PM sells access to Justin Bieber for 10k pounds

February 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister David Cameron has auctioned off a meeting with Justin Bieber to raise cash for future election campaigns.

England stutter but win against Windies in ICC Women's World Cup

February 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb.5 (ANI): England seamers Katherine Brunt (2-10) and Anya Shrubsole (4-21) took full advantage of early morning conditions at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground to dismiss West Indies Women for a paltry 101 in a Group A game of the ICC Women's World Cup.

Clarke says 'batsman-only' Watson would face bigger test for place in Oz team

February 5, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Sydney, Feb 5(ANI): Michael Clarke has claimed all rounder Shane Watson's decision to quit bowling and return to international cricket as a batsman would expose him to a much bigger fight for a Test berth.

Sammy unfazed by 'in form' Starc's threat ahead of do-or-die Canberra ODI

February 5, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Sydney, Feb 5(ANI): West Indies captain Darren Sammy has claimed they won't be changing their top order in order to tackle in form Australian pace man Mitchell Starc despite trailing the five-match one-day series 2-0.