Meteor had close shave with sun?
The meteor that exploded and showered debris over Russia in February, injuring around 1,500 people, may have had a close shave with the sun earlier, researchers say.
‘Was auditioned to be Tom’s wife’
A former Scientologist from Norway has claimed that she was “auditioned” as a pospective wife for Hollywood superstar Tome Cruise in 2005.
India A crashland
India A’s batting collapsed when it mattered the most as they crashed to a 121-run defeat in the second unofficial ‘Test’ against South Africa A who rode on seamer Beuran Hendricks’ six-wicket haul to level the two-match series 1-1 on Tuesday.
Malaysia in semis; India face B’desh
Malaysia recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Japan 4-2 while Pakistan mauled debutants Chinese Taipei 13-0 in their final round matches of Pool A at the 9th Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament here on Tuesday.
Malaysia thus became the second team after Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals from Pool A.
Athletes rue lack of recognition
Besides the excitement of playing in front of home fans, the first leg of ISTAF Super Series event bears greater significance for Indian sepak takraw athletes who seek to garner spectators’ interest as well as attention of the authorities to help them get jobs.
No relief to babu in Powai land case
Stating that public interest is paramount, the Bombay HC on Monday refused to grant relief to Thomas Benjamin, current Additional Chief Secretary (Public Health) who prayed for quashing a special cour
Watts used cocktail stick to look like Di
Actress Naomi Watts wedged a cocktail stick in her mouth to get Princess Diana’s exact facial features for her role in a new biopic.
Victims file plea in HC for daily trial
The Uphaar Cinema fire victims moved the Delhi high court on Monday seeking an order to a lower court for a day-to-day trial of a case against theatre owners for allegedly tampering with the evidence in the 1997 incident in which 59 people were killed.
Bellucci, Cassel split after 14 yrs
Actors Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, one of the film industry’s most famous couples, announced on Monday they had separated after 14 years of marriage.
India shock champs S. Korea
Goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh dished out a brilliant display as two-time champions India stunned title holders South Korea 2-0 in a Pool B match to breeze into the semi-finals of the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament here on Monday.