Scared of flying? Just press the fear button on your iPhone if you are flying with Virgin Atlantic airline. The long-haul airline has launched an iPhone application, or app, that features a panic button aimed at anxious flyers. The app is based on the airline's 'Flying Without Fear' course, which claims to have a 98 per cent success rate and it was developed in partnership with Mental Workout, a software company which specialises in stress relief.
The International Cricket Council barred the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from hosting international matches for at least 12 months until extensive remedial work is carried out and it passes an inspection by the game's apex body. The stadium hosted the second Test between England and the West Indies this February but the match was abandoned after just 10 balls because of an unfit outfield.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media that negotiations with Richards were wrapped up as the two parties could not agree on financial details and the West Indian legend also had prior commitments.
The 83-year-old owner of US best-selling men's glossy magazine could sell the company he founded more than 56years ago for some $300 million, after its profits slump in the face of free pornography on the Internet. Though the company's market capitalisation has sunk to about $100 million, Hefner is asking for three times that price in order to maintain his lavish lifestyle, according to the reports.
Britain on Tuesday said that pressure applied on Pakistan to take action against terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks has not worked as it would have liked. "We have been putting consistent pressure on Pakistan, over the weeks since the attacks happened in Mumbai, to take actions against those who we believe are behind them. We believe that the pressure has not passed as we would have liked," British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg said.
At least nine foreigners, including a woman, were killed and 18 injured when heavily-armed terrorists attacked two luxury hotels and other public places in Mumbai in one of the worst terror strikes in the country.
Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.
Following his side's four-wicket loss to West Indies in the first ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that it has been a while since he has played well as a batter, but needs to work hard and trust that his form will be back.
The appointment of John Scarlett, who authored the disputed Iraqi weapons dossier, as the new head of MI6 has sparked off a political controversy.
New Zealand fast bowler Andy McKay has revealed that he is training under the guidance of Kiwi great Sir Richard Hadlee to prepare for his Test debut in the upcoming series against India.
The popular Indian concept of 'nagin' makes an appearance as the 'Snakewoman' stalking the streets of Los Angeles, to seek revenge.
Richards also feels that batters need to prepare themselves for these conditions rather than complaining about the spinning conditions.
The scientist said he had offered to give his DNA to a project to scan the human genetic code for clues to the cause, in an initiative backed by the MND Association.
the presence of British soldiers 'exacerbates the security problem' in Iraq and affects domestic security, said General Sir Richard Dannat.
Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.
To mark the beginning of Diwali and celebrate the ongoing edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, the ICC and the BCCI showcased a special 3D projection on the historical and iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai.
General Sir Richard Dannatt said he had taken the decision in the light of a number of 'specific threats' to the Prince.
Legendary South African batsman Barry Richards feels Virat Kohli is a few notches above his contemporaries in the Indian team but still has some way to go before one can compare him with the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.
Unmukt Chand's recently released book, Sky is the Limit, holds distinguish of the foreword written by awe-inspiring Sir Vivian Richards.
Chris Cairns, whose wife is expecting their second child, will not play in the Test matches but is on the limited-overs team.
India's Test captain Virat Kohli is a 'phenomenal player and a treat to watch', feels legendary New Zealand fast bowler Sir Richard Hadlee.
Do you believe Hadlee was right? Should ball-tampering be legalised?
McMillan has had a wretched domestic summer and his omission has opened the way for Matthew Horne to return to the squad.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and women's all-rounder Amelia Kerr picked up national player-of-the-year awards at a ceremony in Auckland on Thursday.
Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has backed Kohli to continue playing aggressive form of cricket, saying that it brings the best out of him.
Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.
Ahead of India's Test series against West Indies, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday revealed his favourite memory in the Caribbean.
M M Keeravaani seemed very confident of winning an Oscar for his song, Naatu Naatu. But he did not expect what happened later.
'A lot of what you see on screen, particularly the night of the massacre, is pretty close to what really happened as it is based on survivor stories.'
Former South African batting legend Barry Richards has slammed the 'ball tampering' rule, saying "ban on use of things like bottle-tops scratching the ball" can be understood but "using the ground is a different issue."
Virat Kohli can come across as intimidating but he is still learning and would become calmer as he grows on the job, feels West Indies' pace legend Michael Holding, who finds an uncanny similarity between the Indian skipper and Sir Vivian Richards.
Virat Kohli's form may have taken a hit since dropping to number four in the batting order, but West Indian legend Sir Viv Richards feels the marauding cricketer should continue in the position if that is what the Indian team requires.
Ahead of England's first ODI against West Indies, England skipper Jos Buttler said that there is a lot of exciting new talent in the team and he will personally take the responsibility to bring back the Three Lions to the previous days of glory.
The award will be presented in Mumbai on September 23 during Frost & Sullivan's annual Growth, Innovation and Leadership Executive Congress, the global consulting firm said in a statement.
'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his encounter with Richard Attenborough.
Veteran batsman Ross Taylor bagged the prestigious New Zealand Cricketer of the Year award on Friday, winning the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the third time for excelling across formats. He scored 1389 runs in the last season in all formats and was an integral member of the New Zealand team which reached the World Cup final in July.
The Rolling Stones kicked off their 'SIXTY Stones Europe Tour 2022' with a concert at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.
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