Once at the heart of a conquering civilization in its own right, the ancient city of Tikal is now a pilgrimage site for both hard-core Star Wars fans. ...
09:16 AM, Dec 19, 2012
Los Angeles: Darth Vader is dead. The evil Emperor exploded after being thrown down a shaft. And Luke Skywalker and his allies destroyed both Death Stars, restoring balance to the Force. For The Walt Disney Co., the prospective new owner of the 'Star Wars' franchise, what's left to tell? A lot, apparently. There are more than 110 novels and 80-plus comic books set after the events of 'Return of the...
11:15 AM, Nov 22, 2012
Mumbai: There was no showboating, no cutting of ribbons, and no media glare as commuters took their first steps on the half-a-kilometre long skywalk at Andheri (E) station. Till yesterday, thousands of students, office goers and people in general stared at what appeared to be a waste of public money while traversing the congested and filthy road parallel to the train tracks. On Independence Day, the skywalk was finally connected...
05:49 PM, Aug 16, 2012
Mumbai: The city will be getting a brand new skywalk at Grant Road. The structure, touted by the MSRDC as unique in the country, is all set to represent the latest innovations in architecture, with a 510 metre long walkway supported by stress rods suspended from a central tower, replete with four escalators and fancy LED lights. However, this state-of-the-art skywalk, which officials insist will become iconic, comes at a...
02:45 PM, Jun 05, 2012
After losing the first Twenty20 match, England will now aim to level the three-match series when they will take on South Africa in the second T20 at Old Trafford in Manchester on Monday. England who were already outplayed by upbeat South Africans in Tests by losing their world number one status, will be eyeing to settle score in the second match. Jacques Kallis, who returned to international duty after being ...
12:55 AM, Jun 25, 2008
Bridgetown: Head coach Ottis Gibson believes West Indies boast a bowling attack that will thrive in whatever conditions the team meets during the World Twenty20 Championship starting next week in Sri Lanka. Conditions in the Asian subcontinent usually favour spin but Gibson said the 15-man squad comprised a well balanced bowling unit that would be prepared to face the challenges of the surfaces during the Sep 18 to Oct 7 ...
03:38 PM, Jun 24, 2008
Sydney: Australian batsman Simon Katich on Tuesday announced his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia, citing family reasons. Katich, 36, is currently playing with Hampshire in the English county season and is committed to play for the Perth Scorchers in the Champions League Twenty20 in October. He was axed from the Australian team after the 2010-2011 Ashes series defeat to England in Australia and was stripped of the New South...
10:27 PM, May 30, 2008
The skywalk built by a private developer is the new tourist attraction coming to the Grand Canyon. ...
06:34 PM, Mar 10, 2007
