All India Tennis Association

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AITA (All India Tennis Association) is the organizing body of tennis in India.

Here is all AITA news, AITA latest news, AITA recent news, AITA breaking news and AITA information.

Association was established in March 1920 by the name the All India Lawn Tennis Association at Lahore, which was later changed to All India Tennis Association.

The headquarters of AITA is in Delhi. It is affiliated from both International Tennis Federation and Asian Tennis Federation.

AITA organizes tennis tournaments in India and is responsible for sending Indian tennis team in Davis Cup, India Fed Cup and all other national international Tennis tournaments.

Different types of tournaments that AITA organizes are:

  1. Talent Series
  2. Championship Series
  3. Super Series
  4. National Series
  5. Two Nationals (Hard Court and Clay)

Mumbai bomb blast inspired me to make 'D-Day': Nikhil Adwani

May 24, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikhil Adwani, who is gearing up for his film "D-Day" says Mumbai bomb blast "affected" his life and that inspired him to make this film.

India, US in talks to prepare for PM visit

May 24, 2013 at 10:46 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India and the US are in discussions to plan for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to America in the "near future".

'Srinivasan's rise testifies Indian community's contributions to US'

May 24, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has hailed Indian-American Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan's Senate confirmation as a top US judge as yet another proof of the Indian community's "sterling contributions to the US society and India-US relations".

Misquoted on arms sale, says Russian envoy

May 24, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) Russian Ambassador Alexander Kadakin Friday said he had been misquoted by a section of media, which Friday said that a miffed Russia may stop arms sales to India, in light of the latter looking to the US for defence technology and equipment purchases.

With Knights out, Eden low on cheer quotient

May 24, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) The absence of home team Kolkata Knight Riders, wet weather and perhaps the spot fixing scandal played a part as the otherwise boisterous Eden Gardens was low on the "cheer quotient" for the second IPL qualifier between Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals Friday.

Nuclear power the future for India: Russian Ambassador

May 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) Nuclear power is the future of energy for India, said Russian Ambassador Alexander Kadakin, contending that even if the country buys all the oil in the world, it will not be sufficient for its energy requirements in the near future.

Surfers wrestle for national rank in Goa

May 24, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Panaji (Goa), May 24 (ANI): Surfers from across the country are competing for top honours at a national surfing competition here.

Multiple sclerosis striking youth in India, say doctors

May 24, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease which strikes mostly young people, is fast becoming a cause for worry in India, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here said Friday.

India aim to finish AFC Cup on 'good note' (Preview)

May 24, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Ramallah, May 24 (IANS) India's women's football team will aim to finish the AFC Cup qualifiers on a "good note" when they take on Palestine in their final match here Saturday.

President concerned over crime against women

May 24, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 24 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising incidents of crime against women and children, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday called for effective measures to ensure their safety and security.

British Open squash: Pallikal goes down fighting to World No.2

May 24, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Hull (England), May 24 (IANS) India's Dipika Pallikal fought hard before losing to local hope Laura Massaro in the pre-quarterfinals of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here.

IOC sets deadlines for suspended IOA

May 24, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Friday asked the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to amends its constitution by July 15 and hold fresh elections no later than Sep 1 for getting back to the Olympic fold.

FICCI for regulating betting in sports

May 24, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) FICCI Friday called for regulating sports betting in India in the wake of the cricketing spot fixing scandal.

India-China border issue a colonial heritage: Russian envoy

May 24, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) The border problem between India and China is a colonial heritage and Russia is glad that both countries could diplomatically resolve it, Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin said Saturday.

US decision will not hit capital inflows to India: Montek

May 24, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India does not depend on short-term borrowings from the US and if the US withdraws its stimulus packages, it will not impact capital inflows in India, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said here Friday.

INS Vikramaditya could be handed over by December: Russian envoy

May 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Panaji, May 24 (IANS) Long-delayed aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is undergoing trials and could be in India by December, Russian Ambassador Alexander Kadakin said Friday.

British Open squash: Pallikal goes down fighting

May 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Hull (England), May 24 (IANS) India's Dipika Pallikal fought hard before losing to local hope Laura Massaro in the pre-quarterfinals of the Allam British Open Squash Championships here.

Singapore to help develop Maharashtra

May 24, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Singapore is ready to help Maharashtra develop its infrastructure in major cities like Mumbai and Pune, an official said Friday.

Hockey India National championship in Pune

May 24, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Pune, May 24 (IANS) The third Hockey India (HI) Senior Men's National Championship will be held at the Shiv Chhattrapati sports complex here and Major Dhyan Chand Hockey stadium, Pimpri from May 28 to June 10.

US hoping to further strategic ties with India during Kerry visit: Official

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Visiting U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman on Friday said Washington is looking forward to furthering its ties with India during next month's Strategic Dialogue.

Heart healthy lifestyle may help protect kidney patients from dying prematurely

May 24, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A new study has found that maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle may also help protect chronic kidney disease patients from developing kidney failure and early death.

US to find way to decide Indian request on Headley

May 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India and the US will find an "appropriate" way to decide on New Delhi's request for access to Mumbai attack plotter David Headley, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman said Friday.

Khalid Mujahid: War on terror continues to terrorize (Comment)

May 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Good luck to the UPA as it attempts to put a positive spin on its nine years in power. But let me insert here a word of caution about the manner in which its war on terror is causing the world's second largest Muslim population to be dangerously alienated from the state.

Tennis: TNTA to host ITF Futures events

May 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Chennai, May 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) will be conducting three ITF Men's Futures Hard Court tennis tournaments in Chennai and Coimbatore.

Russian footballer banned for obscene gesture

May 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Moscow, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Roman Shirokov has been given a two-game suspension for making an obscene gesture after scoring the third goal in his side's 3-1 win over FC Volga over the weekend.

Frequent heartburn linked to cancers of throat and vocal cord

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Frequent heartburn is positively associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, a new study has found.

Li's visit went beyond symbolic: Pakistani daily

May 24, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's two-day Pakistan visit "went beyond the symbolic", said a daily which noted China is a wealthy neighbour that "does not hand out free lunches".

Hashish from India seized in Germany

May 24, 2013 at 7:42 AM

Milan, May 24 (IANS/AKI) A parcel containing two kg of hashish reportedly sent from India has been seized in Germany. The substance was found hidden inside beach tennis rackets mailed to an address in Italy, police said.

Eisenberg imbibes stage confidence from mother (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

May 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg, who plays a magician in forthcoming film "Now You See My", says he imbibed the confidence to perform from his talented mother.

India to be 'cautious' vis-a-vis Pakistan

May 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India will take "cautious and incremental steps" in the peace process with Pakistan because of past experiences, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Amsterdam, May 23 (IANS) Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th.

I learnt magic tricks from mother: Jesse Eisenberg

May 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg says he got confidence to perform the tricks of an illusionist in his forthcoming film "Now You See Me" by watching his mother.

Amazing to choreograph talented Lauren Gottlieb: Punit Pathak

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) "ABCD" actor Punit Pathak will be seen dancing with international dancer Lauren Gottlieb in Colors' dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6". He is looking forward to choreograph her as he would be able to think "out of the box" and "try new things".

Indian Caribbean Museum in Nat Geo list of 500 sacred places

May 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Port-of-Spain, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Caribbean Museum, described as "a national treasure, a window to the past, and an opportunity to see history come alive", has been cited by a National Geographic publication that showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places and guides travellers who wish to visit them.

'Casual' Khawaja set to prove critics wrong with 'worthy' performance in Ashes

May 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is often misunderstood by some in the Cricket Australia hierarchy, saying that he will prove them wrong by proving himself on the field and bringing home the Ashes.

Human brain can be trained to be more compassionate

May 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion.

Kazakhstan defeat India in volleyball tourney

May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Luohe (China), May 23 (IANS) Kazakhstan defeated India 3-2 in the China International men's volleyball tournament here.

Lydia Davis wins Man Booker Prize

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 23 (IANS) American author Lydia Davis was declared the winner of the fifth Man Booker International Prize at an award ceremony held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Uganda signs new national football coach

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Kampala (Uganda), May 22 (IANS) Serbia-born Sredojevic Milutin has been confirmed as the new coach of Uganda's national football team.

World motorsport chief to visit Botswana

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Gaborone (Bostwana), May 22 (IANS) The president of the world motorsport governing body, Federation Internationale de I' Automobile (FIA), Jean Todt is scheduled to visit Botswana in August, Botswana Motorsport Association (BMSA) has confirmed.

Kolkata hosts meet to enhance bilateral trade ties with Bangladesh

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Kolkata, May 22 (ANI): Kolkata recently hosted a meeting on Tuesday to discuss measures that needs to be taken to increase cross border trade with Bangladesh.

Oz women cricketers' Down Under on top of world after hefty pay-hike

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that the country's top female cricketers will now earn up to 80,000 dollars within a year.

India successfully test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Panaji, May 22 (ANI): India today successfully test fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Navy's latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa.

SACA appoints Mohammad Arifi its multicultural ambassador

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Twenty-one-year-old Mohammad Arifi's love for cricket convinced the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) to appoint him as their first multi-cultural ambassador.

China defeats Kazakhstan in men's volleyball tourney

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Luhoe (China), May 22 (IANS) Chinese national men's volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan 3-0 at the China International Men's Volleyball Tournament here.

Indian vice president visit to Ethiopia

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Addis Ababa, May 22 (IANS) Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari will visit Ethiopia to attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Organisation of African Unity/African Union (AU) on May 25.

Manmohan to visit Thailand

May 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Bangkok, May 22 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pay an official visit to Thailand from May 30 to 31, the Thai foreign ministry announced here Wednesday.

Injured Murray pulls out of French Open

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open starting Sunday, due to a chronic back injury which provoked him to leave Rome Masters last week in the second round match.

`China-Pakistan have all-weather strategic ties'

May 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) Li Keqiang left India for Pakistan Wednesday, the second stop of his first overseas trip as China's premier. Xinhua described the Islamabad-Beijing ties as an "all-weather strategic partnership".

Pak all-rounder Hafeez says playing against India 'always special'

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who is gearing up for the Champions Trophy clash against India, has said that any encounter between the rivals on the cricketing field is 'always very special'.

China may act againt EU wine imports

May 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Beijing, May 22 (IANS) China is likely to make a substantive move this year toward initiating an anti-dumping investigation into wine imported from the eurozone, according to Xinhua .

India will stand by people of Afghanistan, says president

May 21, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India will stand by the government and people of Afghanistan in the critical period of transition, development and nation-building, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Tuesday.

Louis Leterrier's 'Now You See Me' heads to India

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) French director Louis Leterrier's heist thriller "Now You See Me" will be released in India June 7.

Vodafone India's revenue up by 10.6 percent in 2012-13

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Vodafone India, the second largest mobile operator in the country clocked Rs.35,600 crore revenue for financial year 2012-13, a 10.6 percent rise, a top company official said here Tuesday.

Ferguson named manager of the year

May 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

London, May 21 (IANS) Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was named the Premier League manager of the year and accepted the award from the League Manager Association Monday.

Li meets President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India-China relations are truly good neighbourly and are based on a high degree of trust and understanding with a strong intersection of common interests, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday when Chinese premier Li Keqiang met him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'India expects greater backing from Russia in UNSC quest'

May 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS) India, with its "time-tested relationship" with Russia, expects greater backing from Moscow in its quest for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, a diplomatic officical said here Tuesday.

Chinese Premier calls on President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called on President Pranab Mukherjee here at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

The day Man United signed RvP was when the crown was bound for Old Trafford: Ferguson

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): The retiring Alex Ferguson at the League Managers' Association awards said that the day Manchester United signed a 23 million pound deal with Robin Van Persie on August 17th was the day he thought the crown was bound for Old Trafford.

India invited as partner country for Cairo film fest

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A Cairo International Film Festival representative has invited India as a partner country for the movie extravaganza, to be held in November.

'Online system for single-window clearance ready in three months'

May 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An online mechanism, which will provide single-window clearance to foreign filmmakers keen to shoot in India, will be ready in three months, Information & Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma said at the India Pavilion at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for a handshake across Himalayas

May 21, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang offered New Delhi a "handshake across the Himalayas" and said the world's two most populous nations could become a new engine for the global economy if they could avoid friction on the militarised border.

India's higher growth needs more economic opening: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth.

Li pushes for sunlight ties that clouds cannot darken

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Reiterating his philosophy that India and China need to shake hands across the Himalayas, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday pushed for greater economic integration between the two Asian giants and combining the strengths of their 2.5 billion people to make an impact on the global scene.

Justin Bieber's 'Baby' song named highest-certified single in US history

May 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Justin Bieber's hit single 'Baby' has helped him beat Sir Elton John to the title of the highest-certified song in US history.

Three-time summiteer wants another stab at Everest

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shillong, May 21 (IANS) Anshu Jamsenpa, the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest thrice, wants to scale the world's highest peak for the fourth time if the Nepalese government waives the royalty tax imposed on climbers, her husband Tsering Wange said.

US shouldn't be jealous with China, India ties: Daily

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Beijing, May 21 (IANS) The visit of Premier Li Keqiang to India will promote a strategic partnership, but the US should not become jealous since Beijing and New Delhi do not want to be its enemy, a state-run daily said Tuesday.

Indo- Swiss bilateral meet held at Geneva

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Geneva, May 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad and Minister of Health Switzerland Alain Berset held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of World Health Assembly at Geneva with the aim of giving further impetus to cooperation in the field of healthcare.

Li's India trip to enhance regional growth: Chinese daily

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Beijing, May 21 (IANS) Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India will contribute to regional economic development and integration, a Chinese daily said Tuesday.

Chiranjeevi offers wide opportunities to foreign film producers in India

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Asserting that India is a complete film making destination Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has offered wide opportunities to foreign film producers in the country.

Programme launched to promote water safety

May 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) International philanthropy group Safe Water Network Monday launched a tablet-based water and health education campaign designed to build awareness of and demand for safe water in rural communities.

India's relationship with China expanding substantively: S. Jaishankar(Lead:Jaishankar)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar on Monday said New Delhi's relationship with Beijing is expanding substantively, and termed the three-day state visit of Premier Li Keqiang as significant.

Is Preity Zinta serious about joining politics?

May 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Saddened by the current situation in the country, actress-businesswoman Preity Zinta is "thiking" about joining "politics" as she wants to be part of a movement to bring positive changes in India.

Srei Infra Finance Q4 net jumps 424 percent to Rs.69.28 crore

May 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Srei Infrastructure Finance, one of India's leading infrastructure financial institutions, Monday announced a 424.45 percent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs.69.28 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.13.21 crore in the same period previous year.

India, China ink deals to reduce trade gap

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India Monday signed four agreements with China that will boost Indian shipments of buffalo meat, fisheries and pharmaceuticals, and help reduce the trade deficit that rose to $40.77 billion in the financial year ended March 31, 2013.

Karzai leaves for state visit to India

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Kabul, May 20 (IANS) Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Monday left on a two-day visit to India, the president's office said in a statement.

Deepika Padukone launches special issue of People's Magazine

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Deepika Padukone recently unveiled the special issue of People magazine, titled 'India's Most Beautiful Women 2013', in Mumbai.

Malaysian Indian Congress leader denies quitting party post

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) K.P. Samy, a member of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), has denied reports that he would quit the post as he was not offered a senatorship in the upper house of the Malaysian parliament.

India to get new Internet address in June

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Directi Group, India's largest supplier of domain names, has launched a new internet addressing domain '.IN.NET'.

India, UK sign agreement on health care

May 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health sector with specific focus on strengthening primary health care and technological development, an official said here Monday.

Malaysian Indian Congress to hold working committee meeting May 23

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Singapore, May 20 (IANS) The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) will hold its meeting Thursday, thereby setting into motion the process of holding the party's presidential election.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets Salman Khurshid

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here on Monday, as he sought to strengthen mutual trust and deepen cooperation between the two nations after a recent military standoff in Ladakh threatened to derail ties between the two Asian giants.

Chinese premier says India visit aims to enhance trust, deepen cooperation

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Monday that his official visit to India is aimed at enhancing mutual trust and deepening bilateral cooperation, and is future-oriented.

Good friends India, China can speak with candour: Li

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China were "strategic partners and good friends" that could speak to each other with candour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing on discussions on the border issue and river waters.

India, China have differences but will be together: Li

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China do have "difficult issues left over from history" but are destined to exist together, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a published article Monday.

World TT: Holder Zhang to face Wang in all-Chinese final

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Paris, May 20 (IANS) In a rematch of last year's Olympic final, defending champion Zhang Jike will fight for the men's singles title against Wang Hao at the World Table Tennis Championships here Monday.

India and China 'strategic partners and good friends': Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China were "strategic partners and good friends" that could speak to each other with candour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing on discussions between the two on the border issue and river waters.

Chinese Taipei win men's doubles TT title

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Paris, May 20 (IANS) Chinese Taipei's Chen Chien-An and Chuang Chih-Yuan upset Hao Shuai and Ma Lin from China to win the men's doubles title at the World Table Tennis Championships here.

Chiranjeevi to inaugurate incredible India exhibition at Cannes today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Paris, May 20 (ANI): To promote India as a " Filming Destination", Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi will inaugurate incredible India exhibition at the 66th Cannes film festival in France today.

India an important neighbour: Li

May 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India is an important neighbour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday and stressed that the main aim of his visit was to increase areas of mutual interest and intensify cooperation.

Advanced breast cancer detecting machine comes to India

May 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) An advanced digital breast cancer detecting machine with the capability to see the lesions in breasts with much more clarity than ever before was unveiled in the national capital Sunday.

A group of protesters demonstrate against Chinese premier's visit

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): A group of protesters, including Tibetans in exile, demonstrated against the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang's visit to india amid border tensions between both the countries.

India, China must improve relations: BJP leader

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) BJP leader Tarun Vijay Sunday said India and China must improve their trust levels to have a sincere handshake.

Closer ties between China, India to strengthen BRICS (Commentary)

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Only weeks after Chinese President Xi Jinping had a much-publicized meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Durban on the sidelines of a BRICS summit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang reached New Delhi Sunday on the first leg of his maiden tour abroad.

DPR Koreans win mixed doubles at table tennis worlds

May 19, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Paris, May 19 (IANS) DPR Korea's Kim Hyok Bong and Kim Jong claimed the mixed doubles title at the World Table Tennis Championships here.

Dalai Lama's abode quiet as Li begins India visit

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Dharamsala, May 19 (IANS) There were no protests Sunday in this seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang began his India visit.

Chinese premier departs for India

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang departed here Sunday for official visits to four nations, with India being the first stop.

Women likelier than men to blame their partner during arguments

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Unlike other studies, which found differences between men's and women's thoughts during disagreement, a new study found only one statistically significant sex-based difference in thoughts: women were more likely than men to blame their partner.

Ian Chappell warns Big Bash League to vet overseas players to avoid 'importing' corruption

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that the Australian Twenty20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL) needs to carefully vet their overseas contracted players in order to avoid importing corruption.

'Captain aspirant' Warner may bid adieu to Ashes hopes over Twitter rant

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Australian Test batsman David Warner may reportedly lose his place in the squad for the prestigious Ashes tour following his Twitter outburst.