Gerry Wells face seen in the clouds
February 9th, 2012 - 12:21 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The world is baffled at a formation of a cloud in Australia. A photo which was taken on the 9th of January resembles that of Lismore ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi court to give verdict on pirates
February 8th, 2012 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Feb 7 (IANS/WAM) A court in Abu Dhabi will deliver its verdict March 6 on 10 pirates charged with hijacking MV Arrilah-I ship last April.The bulk carrier was ... Read more...
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246 survive Papua New Guinea ferry accident
February 3rd, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 3 (IANS) A total of 246 people have been rescued after a ferry accident off the coast of Papua New Guinea, authorities here said Friday. The vessel was ... Read more...
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India win second T20 by eight wickets
February 3rd, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 3 (IANS) India won the second Twenty20 International against Australia by eight-wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here Friday.Chasing a target of 132, India made 135 ... Read more...
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Pallikal moves up to 14th place in world rankings
February 2nd, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal has moved a place up to be 14th in the women's world rankings.Pallikal broke into the top-15 for the ... Read more...
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Sharman matches steps with penguin (With Image)
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, who is known for his perfect comic timing, will soon be seen sharing dance moves with a penguin in a new television commercial.The ... Read more...
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Australian trade surplus widens in December
February 2nd, 2012 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 2 (IANS) Australia's trade surplus widened in December 2011, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported Thursday.The balance on goods and services was a surplus of AUS $1.71 ... Read more...
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KKR management to decide team’s strategy Thursday: Shah Rukh
February 1st, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar and owner of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shah Rukh Khan said the team management will sit for a discussion Thursday to ... Read more...
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Man in Afghan army uniform kills NATO soldier
February 1st, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Feb 1 (IANS) A man in Afghan army uniform shot dead a NATO soldier in restive southern Afghanistan, authorities said Wednesday."An individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform ... Read more...
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Al Nayeem Jubaer arrested over Facebook post
January 31st, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dhaka, Jan 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A 19-year-old student has been arrested by the Bangladeshi police for posting obscene comments about the father of the country’s Prime Minister. The police say Al Nayeem ... Read more...
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Dhoni ready to give up Test captaincy for better replacement
January 31st, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ready to give up Test captaincy if there is a "better man" to replace him.Calls for his removal as ... Read more...
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Sachin should have retired after World Cup win: Imran
January 31st, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan Monday said Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar should have retired after India won the cricket World Cup last year."We all ... Read more...
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Pitch will be ready for Wednesday’s Twenty20: ANZ Stadium curator
January 30th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) ANZ Stadium curator Les Burdett expects the pitch to be ready for Wednesday's Twenty20 International between Australia and India.The Indians were left disappointed Monday morning during ... Read more...
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Kerala biodiversity body stops export of rare goat breed
January 29th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently helped the cause of biodiversity by stopping the export of a rare native goat breed to Australia, which may ... Read more...
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India drop to third place in ICC Test rankings
January 28th, 2012 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 28 (IANS) India dropped a place to the third spot in International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after their humiliating 0-4 whitewash by Australia in the Border Gavaskar ... Read more...
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Australia beat India by 298 runs in Adeliade Test
January 28th, 2012 - 9:17 am ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 28 (IANS) India were all out for 201 runs in the second innings as Australia won the fourth and the final Test by a massive 298 runs to ... Read more...
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Indian eatery owner buys jet to deliver food
January 27th, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 27 (IANS) The owner of an Indian restaurant in Britain has bought a fighter jet to deliver his food to celebrity clients across the world.Rob Abdul, 40, who ... Read more...
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Australia end day three at 50/3, lead by 382 runs
January 26th, 2012 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) Australia were 50 for three and 382 runs ahead of India at stumps on day three of the fourth Test at the Adelaide Oval here Thursday.Ricky ... Read more...
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India all out for 272, Kohli hits ton
January 26th, 2012 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 26 (IANS) India were all out for 272 in the first innings, in reply to Australia's 604/7 declared, after Virat Kohli top scored with 116 on the third ... Read more...
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We are still positive, says Ishant
January 25th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) India pacer Ishant Sharma said that the team remains positive despite trailing Australia by a huge 543 runs in the first innings on the second ... Read more...
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India 61/2 at stumps
January 25th, 2012 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) India were 61 for two in the first innings, in reply to Australia's 604 for seven declared, on the second day of the fourth and ... Read more...
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Graham Ford confirmed as new Sri Lanka cricket coach
January 24th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 24 (IANS) South African Graham Ford has been named Sri Lanka's new coach in a series of changes aimed at improving the standard of the national cricket team, ... Read more...
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India have nothing to lose: Ashwin
January 24th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 24 (IANS) Despite being pushed on the backfoot with centuries from Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin insists that India have nothing to lose against Australia ... Read more...
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Sehwag realises patience is key against Australian quicks
January 23rd, 2012 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 23 (IANS) India's destructive opening batsman Virender Sehwag has finally realised that he has to show patience against Australia as the visitors gear up to play for ... Read more...
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India hit Adelaide Oval nets a day early
January 20th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 20 (IANS) The Indian team hit the nets at the Adelaide Oval Friday, a day ahead than expected to prepare for the fourth and the final Test ... Read more...
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We should support Dhoni and team, says Kapil
January 20th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev said Friday that under-fire cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni deserves to be backed as long as he leads the side."Dhoni ... Read more...
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British sub-centre in Kerala to boost tourism
January 19th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The British deputy high commission is all set to open a sub-centre here to give a boost to trade and tourism, says a Kerala official, with ... Read more...
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Beating India 4-0 is our aim: Warner
January 18th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 18 (IANS) Australia's young opening batsman David Warner said Wednesday that the team is eyeing a 4-0 whitewash of India in the Test series and aims to ... Read more...
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More rest for troubled Indian team
January 17th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 17 (IANS) The Indian team will have a three-day rest before resuming their net sessions Saturday in Adelaide for the fourth and the final Test against India ... Read more...
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Mulligan, Mumford to marry in April
January 16th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) British actress Carey Mulligan is reportedly planning to marry musician Marcus Mumford in Britain this April.The couple spent large parts of the last year away from ... Read more...
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Dhoni handed one Test ban for slow over-rate
January 15th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 15 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh is certain to miss the Adelaide Test against Australia following a one Test ban for maintaining a slow over-rate in the ... Read more...
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India lose Perth Test by innings and 37 runs
January 15th, 2012 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 15 (IANS) India lost the third Test against Australia by an innings and 37 runs after being bowled out for 171 in their second innings on day three ... Read more...
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Lorgat calls on cricketing world to challenge India
January 14th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 14 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat Saturday said it was time for strong cricket boards like Australia to challenge India on important issues like ... Read more...
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India 88/4 in second innings
January 14th, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 14 (IANS) India were 88 for four in the second innings, trailing Australia by 120 runs, at the close of second day's play in the third cricket Test ... Read more...
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Miraanda Kerr becomes Qantas face
January 14th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr has been named the new ambassador of Australia-based airline Qantas.Kerr, who is married to actor Orlando Bloom, has joined the likes ... Read more...
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