Everything you need to know about Alappuzha Iron Bridge: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Alappuzha Iron Bridge: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Melbourne, July 16 (ANI): The critically ill anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela may still have be confined to his Pretoria hospital bed even as the world prepares to celebrate his 95th birthday on July 18.
London, May 2 (ANI): Chris Evans has credited Robert Downey, JR. with the success of their new movie 'The Avengers', insisting that his happy demeanour inspired the rest of the cast and crew.
London, May 2(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has once again reiterated that finishing among the top four this season is still the club's priority, even more than winning the FA Cup and the Champions League.
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Alappuzha (Kerala), May 2 (IANS) Police suspect the presence of Maoists in the forests across Kerala but is unsure of their activities, a top police officer said here Wednesday.
London, May 2 (IANS) Actor Robert Downey Jr isn't ready to quit "Iron Man" movies as he would hate seeing another actor playing his iconic role.
London, April 30 (IANS) Formula One team Sauber have announced a ground-breaking new partnership with English Premier League football club Chelsea FC.
Kollam (Kerala), April 30 (IANS) A Kerala court Monday extended till May 11 the judicial custody of two Italian marines arrested for shooting dead two Indian fishermen Feb 15 off Alappuzha.
London, Apr 30 (ANI): Simon Cowell has been linked with the French beauty alleged to have bedded John Terry.
Lahore, April 30(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said the army is so not keen to assume power amid the prevailing political situation in the country.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) More than half a million people Saturday formed a 500-km-long human chain running from Kerala to Tamil Nadu to press for the safety and security of Indian fishermen.
London, Apr 28 (ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has offered Barcelona manager Pep Gaurdiola complete authority to manage the club, as he attempts to bring him to Stamford Bridge following his announcement to quit the Catalan club.
London, April 27 (IANS) Pep Guardiola, who announced Friday that he would quit as Barcelona coach at the end of the season, will be taking a year away from the game.
Kochi, April 27 (IANS) The owner of a damaged fishing boat, on which two Indian fishermen were shot dead allegedly by two Italian Marines from a cargo vessel in February, withdrew his complaint Friday after he was paid compensation of Rs.1.7 million ($32,000) by Italian authorities.
London, Apr 27(ANI): Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola's decision to leave the Catalan club has put Chelsea on alert, as owner Roman Abramovich has earmarked him as the man to replace former manager Andrea Vilas-Boas at the club.
Kochi, April 26 (IANS) The owner of a damaged fishing boat, on which two Indian fishermen was shot dead by two Italian marines in February, Thursday filed a plea in the Kerala High Court saying that he would not oppose the departure of the Italian vessel from Kochi if he was compensated Rs.1.7 million ($32,000).
London, Apr 26(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said everyone deserves a second chance in life and he is no exception to it, as he is all set to play his second Champions League final after being sent off in his first one.
London, Apr 26(ANI): Chelsea is guaranteed the maximum television cash payment from the Champions League following their semi-final triumph over Barcelona on Tuesday, which has taken them to the final of Europe's biggest competition.
Beijing, April 26 (IANS) China's Shanghai city is facing a shortfall of migrant labour. The city's human resource watchdog says it is happening mainly due to the rising cost of living and the labour's attraction to booming labour markets elsewhere.
London, Apr 26(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has emerged as the leading candidate for the club manager's job following his impressive leadership performance, and several senior players are reportedly pushing his case forward.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) The number of H1N1 cases in Kerala has touched a dozen, a health official said Tuesday, adding that the authorities were fully prepared to deal with the situation.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has accepted he was powerless to lift club supporters and the fans on the back of the double defeats in the Champions League to Chelsea and in the La Liga to Real Madrid.
Barcelona, April 23 (IANS) Barcelona will take on Chelsea in the second leg semifinal of the football Champions League at Nou Camp Tuesday looking to overcome a one goal deficit.
London, April 23 (IANS) Barcelona will take on Chelsea in the second leg semi-final in Champions League football Tuesday at Stamford Bridge looking to overcome a one goal deficit.
Kochi, April 23 (IANS) Kerala government chief whip and veteran United Democratic Front (UDF) legislator P.C.George Monday alleged that four legislators from the CPI-M-led opposition are ready to cross over to the ruling front.
Melbourne, Apr 23 (ANI): Guy Pearce is in final talks to play the villain, as he portrays the role of geneticist Aldrich Killian, in 'Iron Man 3'.
Hyderabad, April 23 (IANS) She sees no paradox in a woman working to develop Agni-V, the indigenously developed, 5,000-km range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile that some would call a weapon of mass destruction. Scientist Tessy Thomas, who guided the team behind it, calls it a 'weapon of peace' and says there is no gender discrimination in science.
Ghaziabad, April 22 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal has banned the dumping of debris and waste material on the Hindon river bed resulting in hindrance to the natural flow of water near the site of a new bridge over the river in Ghaziabad, a lawyer said Sunday.
London, April 21 (IANS) A jilted British man has been sentenced to 18 years in jail for attempted murder after he slit his lover's throat when she called off their wedding.
Irked with Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Harin Raval's Friday remark in the case of Italian Vessel confinement case, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday sought his removal from the case and asked to replace him by another senior government counsel......
Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday sought Additional Solicitor General Harin Raval's removal from the Italian Marines' case for remarking that the state government had no jurisdiction to detain the Italian ship as firing from it took place outside India's territorial waters.
Kochi, April 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday lashed out at Additional Solicitor General Harin Rawal for his mark that the state government had no jurisdiction to detain the Italian ship as firing from it took place outside India's territorial waters.
London, Apr 21(ANI): Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hit back at critics who have condemned striker Didier Drogba's time-wasting antics against Barcelona during the first leg of their Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Kochi, April 20 (IANS) A vacation bench of the Kerala High Court Friday referred the compensation claim, filed by families of the two Indian fishermen killed by two Italian Marines in February, to the Lok Adalat.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Relatives of the two Indian fishermen shot dead by Italian marines in February and Kerala's fishing community Friday assailed the central government for letting them down, after a government lawyer told the apex court that the state government had no jurisdiction in the matter.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has admitted he was left frustrated due to Barcelona's domination during the first leg of the Champions League semi final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
London, Apr 20(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has slammed Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on his Twitter account for continuously diving against Barcelona during their Champions League 1-0 semi final win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Italy Friday moved the Supreme Court to secure custody of its two Marines arrested in Kerala for allegedly killing two Indian fishermen. The Marines were posted on cargo ship M.V. Enrica Lexie when they killed the two fishermen, mistaking them to be pirates.
New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre for its inept handling of the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project.
London, Apr 18(ANI): Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed talks linking him to the Chelsea's manager job ahead of the first leg of their Champions League semi final on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge.
London, Apr 18(ANI): Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has raised few eyebrows ahead of their first leg of the Champions League semi-final clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, as he branded the Blues a 'long ball' team.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) China-based film production company DMG Entertainment will co-produce the third instalment of the popular "Iron Man" franchise. A part of the film will be shot in China too.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 (IANS) A Kerala court Monday extended till April 30 the judicial custody of the two Italian security officials arrested for gunning down two Indian fishermen.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has claimed his side is not concerned about Chelsea using a physical approach during the first leg of their Champions League semifinal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Barcelona star Lionel Messi has shrugged off suggestion that facing Chelsea in the Champions League semifinal would be a walk in the park for them, and said they will take the Blues seriously.
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) At least six construction workers were killed Saturday when a part of a mountain came apart, causing a landslide and crushing a few work sheds where the people were working.
Beijing, Apr 12(ANI): Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel is busy learning martial arts these days, as he has been given the chop by Red Bull to act in a Kung Fu film.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Sir Ben Kingsley is reportedly in talks to play the villain in the next 'Iron Man' sequel.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): England pacer Stuart Broad is not expected to make his IPL debut for a second consecutive year, as calf injury has ruled him out of all cricket for three more weeks.
London, April 10 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley is reportedly in the final stage of negotiations with the makers of "Iron Man 3" to play a villain in the movie.
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 10 (IANS) A court here Tuesday granted bail to two officials on board the Singapore-based vessel Prabhu Daya which hit a fishing boat off the coast here March 1 leading to the death of five fishermen.
Kollam (Kerala), April 5 (IANS) After the visit of three Italian ministers to try and get two Italian marines released from prison, Kerala witnessed a round of Church diplomacy when two Italian priests arrived at the home of one of the fishermen shot dead by the marines.
Panaji, April 5 (IANS) The dark clouds of illegal mining in Goa have cast a shadow on export statistics of the Mormugao Port Trust, the state's only major port. It handles nearly half of India's iron ore traffic.
London, Apr 5(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes Barcelona is the super favorite to advance to this years Champion League final, and there is no real possibility of Chelsea facing them or Bayern Munich in the finals.
Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) History flowed down the Jhelum River in this Jammu and Kashmir summer capital WEdnesday as the authorities started dismantling the six-decade-old Zero Bridge - said to be so named because it was constructed by a contractor who was deaf!
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 3 (IANS) A court here Tuesday granted conditional bail to Gordon Charles Pereira, captain of Singapore-registered Prabhu Daya vessel that was seized after it hit a fishing boat off the Kerala coast on March 1, killing five fishermen.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) A court in Kerala Monday extended till April 16 the judicial custody of two Italian Marines arrested for allegedly shooting dead two Indian fishermen in February.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): The remains of what is believed to be the earliest stringed instrument in western Europe have been uncovered in Scotland.
Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) At least 14 people, including a leader of Pashtoon group Awami National Party (ANP) have been shot dead in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, officials said Saturday. At least 75 suspects have been arrested.
Kochi, March 30 (IANS) A division bench of the Kerala High Court Friday stayed an order by a single bench permitting the Italian cargo ship Enrica Lexie, from which two marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, to sail after its owners furnished a bond of Rs.3 crores and met other conditions.
Kochi, March 29 (IANS) The Italian cargo ship Enrica Lexie, from which two marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, will be permitted to sail after its owners furnish a bond of Rs.3 crore and meet other conditions, the Kerala High Court ruled Thursday.
Kochi, March 28 (IANS) The Kerala government Wednesday informed the high court that a decision on whether Italian ship Enrica Lexie, from which marines had opened fire killing two Indian fishermen, can be allowed to sail depends on the forensic report of the firearms seized from the ship.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) The US has said it supports expanding Israel's anti-rocket defence system Iron Dome, and is to ask Congress for money to install more such systems.
Panmonjom (South Korea), March 27 (IANS) Remember the Freedom Bridge in the James Bond flick 'Die Another Day'? That's where, in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating South and North Korea, on a misty day, with menacing looking soldiers at each end, 007 was exchanged for the terrorist Zao. Well, the original is nothing like the film made it out to be!
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) The steel ministry would soon come out with an interest rate subsidy scheme for iron ore processing and introducing energy-efficient systems in secondary steel plants.
London, Mar 26(ANI): Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had reportedly confessed that she would not have joined politics if she had her time again.
Washington, Mar 24(ANI): Former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi has claimed that web-streaming his gay roommate's encounter for the second time "actually wasn't my idea."
Washington, March 23 (IANS) An Indian American student convicted of spying on his gay roommate with a webcam said he did some stupid things but didn't cause the fellow pupil's suicide days after the incident.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A special Hindi theme song titled "Hello Andhero" has been composed by popular band Agnee for the release of much-anticipated Hollywood movie "The Avengers", which hits the screens April 27.
If everything remains ok then unmanned level crossing of Indian Railway would be a part of history.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): A British man, who accidentally cut off his left arm while chopping wood in his garden, calmly picked it up and ran hundreds of miles to get help.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): A British man, who accidentally cut off his left arm while chopping wood in his garden, calmly picked it up and ran hundreds of miles to get help.
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Former Argentina president Hipolito Yrigoyen has reportedly branded Britain's former prime minister, Margaret Thatcher an 'alcoholic'.
London, Mar.17 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan were an odd couple, as different in personality as chalk and cheese.
London, Mar 17(ANI): Senior players like Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and even captain John Terry can still face the axe despite reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League after beating Napoli 4-1 at home on Wednesday.
New Brunswick (New Jersey, US), Mar.17 (ANI): A juror involved in the trial of former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, has said that he was satisfied with Friday's verdict against the latter.
London, Mar 17(ANI): Senior players like Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole and even captain John Terry can still face the axe despite reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League after beating Napoli 4-1 at home on Wednesday.
New Brunswick (New Jersey, US), Mar.17 (ANI): A juror involved in the trial of former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, has said that he was satisfied with Friday's verdict against the latter.
London, Mar.17 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former U.S. president Ronald Reagan were an odd couple, as different in personality as chalk and cheese.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has said that the coming two weeks could make or break the club's current season.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has said he would love to face his former club Chelsea in the final of the Champions League.
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr has revealed that his 'Avengers Assemble' co-star Scarlett Johansson is like a sister figure to him.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has said that the coming two weeks could make or break the club's current season.
Washington, Mar 16(ANI): Jurors in the webcam spying case involving a former Indian origin Rutgers student have completed two days of deliberations and have not reached a verdict.
London, Mar 16(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has said he would love to face his former club Chelsea in the final of the Champions League.
London, Mar 14(ANI): Chelsea captain John Terry believes his team cannot afford to miss out on the Champions League next season, as it would play a pivotal role in deciding THE club's future.
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Wayne Bridge's popstar girlfriend Frankie Sandford gave the footballer a helping hand as he moved in to his new luxury mansion in Sunderland.
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Wayne Bridge's popstar girlfriend Frankie Sandford gave the footballer a helping hand as he moved in to his new luxury mansion in Sunderland.
London, Mar 14(ANI): Chelsea captain John Terry believes his team cannot afford to miss out on the Champions League next season, as it would play a pivotal role in deciding THE club's future.
Washington, Mar 13(ANI): The lawyer of former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi has rested his case without calling his client to testify in the trial.
Washington, Mar 13(ANI): The lawyer of former Indian-origin Rutgers student Dharun Ravi has rested his case without calling his client to testify in the trial.
London, Mar 7(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is looking for a big money contract of around 12 million pounds per year and has also demanded Chelsea sign up Cristiano Ronaldo if the clubs wants him to return for a second stint as manager.
London, Mar 6 (ANI): Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, who is one of the favourites to replace sacked Andre Villas-Boas, has said he is open to offers from billionaire Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
London, Mar 6 (ANI): Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, who is one of the favourites to replace sacked Andre Villas-Boas, has said he is open to offers from billionaire Blues owner Roman Abramovich.
London, Mar 5(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho and Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola are likely to compete for the job of Chelsea manager's after the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
London, Mar 5(ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho and Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola are likely to compete for the job of Chelsea manager's after the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
Chennai, Mar 3 (ANI): Union Shipping Minister G. K. Vasan on Saturday said the vessel that collided with a fishing boat killing two fishermen off the coast of Kerala has been identified and is being brought to the port.
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney believes the key to Manchester United retaining their Premier League title is the fact that they never panic in crunch situations also.
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Ace striker Wayne Rooney believes the key to Manchester United retaining their Premier League title is the fact that they never panic in crunch situations also.
Thottappally, March 1 (ANI): An unknown merchant vessel collided with a fishing boat off Kerala's Alappuzha Coast, drowning at least five fishermen, early on Thursday morning. Two bodies have been recovered so far, while two have been rescued.
New York, Mar.1 (ANI):Testimony by a witness of Indian-origin is likely to prove the most damaging against an Indian-origin former Rutgers student, Dharun Ravi, in connection with a case involving the use of a webcam that was trained on a man.
