Nair completes hat-trick of tons as Karnataka take lead

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 20:44

Young batsman Karun Nair completed a hat-trick of first-class centuries in his debut season as Karnataka seized control on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against hosts Punjab, taking a 81-run first innings lead, here Monday.

Shastri to become first umpire to reach 100 first-class game

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 22:50

Suresh Shastri will become the first Indian umpire to stand in 100 first-class games when Hyderabad takes on Kerala in the Ranji Trophy Group C match starting from Monday.

Bryan Singer announces new `X-Men` movie for 2016?

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 14:14

American film director has revealed the release date of new superhero film `X-Men: Apocalypse`.

James McAvoy considered career in the navy

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 10:43

James McAvoy considered becoming a sailor before becoming an actor.

I want to keep my private life private: James McAvoy

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 09:17

‘X-Men: First Class’ star James McAvoy likes to keep his family away from media attention.

Crime situation under control in Odisha: Naveen Patnaik

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 21:46

Naveen Patnaik said Orissa HC has been requested to earmark one court of JMFC in each district for trial in cases of crimes against women.

Noah and the Whale begin sci-fi movie

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 16:00

Rockers Noah and the Whale have swapped the stage for the screen by shooting a short science-fiction movie.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul`s son to make first class debut

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 17:57

Tagenarine Chanderpaul, son of dependable West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, is set to emulate his father by making his first-class debut as a teenager next month.

I want to play Gandalf in Tolkien prequels: James McAvoy

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 12:15

‘X-Men: First Class’ star James McAvoy says he would love to play legendary wizard Gandalf.

Former first-class cricketer Raja Ali meets tragic end

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 20:16

Former Railways batsman and well known first-class cricketer Raja Ali passed away under tragic circumstances after suffering from massive cardiac arrest at his hometown Bhopal last night.

Patrick Stewart to reprise `X-Men` role

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 08:42

Patrick Stewart says he will reprise his role as Professor X in the ‘X-Men’ film franchise at some point in future.

AC, first class rail fares may rise by 3.6% from July

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 20:00

Railway passenger fares in all AC classes and first class may rise by 3.6 percent from July 1 as there are little indications that Finance Ministry would extend service tax exemption to Railways beyond this month.