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Oprah 'sets deadline' over talk show

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:26

New York, November 7 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey has reportedly set a deadline on whether she wishes to renew her talk show contract with channel bosses. The 53-year-old chat queen will allegedly make the decision to go on or not by December 31.

Track record of ancient apocalyptic prophecies quashes gravity of 2012 prediction

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:25

Washington, November 7 (ANI): In a new research, a theologist has said that mankind has nothing to worry about the world ending in 2012, as prophesized by the ancient Mayans, as many ancient cultures have given such predictions earlier in history, and all have proven to be wrong.

Toni Braxton splits from hubby Keri Lewis?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:24

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): R 'n' B singer Toni Braxton has reportedly split from her hubby of eight years Keri Lewis. According to Essence. com, the split comes as Braxton, who has two children, seven year old Denim and Diezel, six, with Lewis, faces the prospect of losing her home after she allegedly defaulted on her mortgage payments, reports Contactmusic.

Brit kids banned from paddling in water during school trips!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:22

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Brit kids have been banned from paddling in water during school trips under new health and safety guidelines. The students have been told they are not to wade into ankle-deep water unless teachers first carry out a full risk assessment and put "proper measures in place".

Khloe Kardashian eager to buy Britney Spears' old home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:18

Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): American socialite Khloe Kardashian has revealed that she is keen on buying singer Britney Spears' old home, as she has heard the place is "to die for". "I'm going to see Britney Spears' old house - I heard it's to die for," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as telling OK! magazine.

Sexual noises broadcast over London station speakers!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:16

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Brit commuters at West Ham station were shocked when they heard loud groans of a couple having sexual intercourse being broadcast over the tannoy. "The noises heard by passengers were not from within our station.

James Gandolfini caught on tape threatening paparazzo

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:15

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Sopranos star James Gandolfini is said to have been caught on tape allegedly threatening a paparazzo. Gandolfini, 48, is said to have taken exception to a videographer taping him as he shopped with his son Michael in New York City on Halloween.

Eight-year-old son reprimanded Drogba for his infamous rant at referee

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:13

London, Nov 7(ANI): Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed that his eight-year-old son Isaac Drogba had reprimanded him for his infamous rant at the referee after his team's Champions League exit to Barcelona last season.

Race row erupts over British National Party-backed film

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:11

London, Nov 7(ANI): A British National Party-backed political film, which has been posted on YouTube, has erupted a race row for showing a British borough without a white person in sight. Anti-fascist groups have demanded the film to be removed from the website and called for a ban on the "horrible racist video".

Clooney's girlfriend bares all for wet Playboy shoot

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:09

Washington, November 7 (ANI): George Clooney's girlfriend has bared her assets for the new issue of U. S. Playboy. Italian TV personality Elisabetta Canalis apparently worked up a pout as she sported a drenched, transparent dress that exposed a naked breast and her bottom.

Detained asylum-seekers' spokesman 'Alex' a smuggler: Sri Lankan Govt.

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:07

Sydney, Nov 7(ANI): The Sri Lankan Government has said that the leader of a boatload of asylum-seekers held in Indonesia on their way to Australia, Alex, is a known people-smuggler, who had been previously deported from Canada.

Products with detailed nutritional info sell more

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:05

Washington, November 7 (ANI): Products with detailed nutritional information are picked more from the shelves than the so-called light items, according to a study. Researcher María Loureiro, from the Rudiments of Economic Analysis Department of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences of the USC, explained to SINC: "We made 1,600 observations; we included multiple choice questions so that people could choose a product for its attributes.

Britney's onstage miming may prompt new Oz legislation

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:04

Washington, November 7 (ANI): Britney Spears could prompt the Australian government to come up with a new legislation after the star was criticised for miming during the debut performance of her Circus tour in the country.

The British woman who has two vaginas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:02

New York, November 07 (ANI): A 29-year-old British woman who has two vaginas will soon open up about her life in "The Tyra Banks Show. " Lauren Williams also has two periods, two cervixes and two uteruses.

Pakistanis blame 'foreign powers' for deadly Peshawar blast

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:00

Washington, Nov. 7 (ANI): While the Pakistan government has blamed the banned terror outfits such as the Taliban and Al-Qaeda for the devastating car bomb blast in Peshawar's Meena Bazaar, in which over 100 people were killed, many Pakistanis believe it was countries like the US, India and Israel which were the real enemies of the state and not the Islamist extremist organisations.

Violent clashes ensue in Patna following businessman's death

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:57

Patna, Nov. 7 (ANI): Violent clashes ensue between two communities in Patna on Monday following the alleged killing of a Muslim businessman. Mohammad Shamsher was allegedly killed on Friday night in the Khajekala area of Patna.

Karat asks Centre to withdraw sugarcane ordinance

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:53

New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): CPI (M) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Saturday asked the Union Government to withdraw the new ordinance, which requires the State Government to bear the expenses if it fixes sugarcane prices lower than that advised by the centre.

Computer simulations may be overstating impact of climate change on biodiversity

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:50

London, November 7 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have suggested that some large-scale computer simulations may be overestimating the impact of climate change on biodiversity in some regions.

Beckham earns whopping 10.7 million pounds, doubling his payout

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:48

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Ace midfielder David Beckham has raked in a whopping 10. 7 million pounds last year in sponsorship deals, doubling his payout from the previous 12 months. Beckham boosted his fortune by endorsing a range of goods including Armani and adidas.

Climate warming and loss of ice unprecedented in last 14,000 years

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:11:44

Washington, November 7 (ANI): A new analysis has revealed that the period of climate warming and loss of ice being witnessed currently in the Antarctic Peninsula has been never been seen in the last 14,000 years.

Foreign Varsities are waiting for foreign education providers? bill: Sibal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:31:02

Union Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibbal on Friday inform to media that the foreign varsities were keen to participate in higher education in India.
Referring to his last visit to USA, HR Minister informed media that there he met representatives of several universities and got very satisfying feedback.

Scientists use lasers to put a shine on metals

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:18

Washington, November 7 (ANI): Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen, Germany, have developed a way of automating the polishing work on metals, by using lasers.

Stripper spills details of 'sex with Fergie's husband' on air

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:16

Melbourne, November 7 (ANI): The stripper who alleges having bedded singer Fergie's husband Josh Duhamel has given out startling details on a radio show in Atlanta. She has now told The Bert Show that the two had "lots of sex" at the St.

Lolita author's last novel The Original of Laura published

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:15

London, November 7 (ANI): The last book inked by Vladimir Nabokov, the author of 'Lolita', has been published - against his dying wish. The renowned Russian novelist left instructions after his death in 1977 that 'The Original of Laura' be destroyed.

Bruce Willis says no to cosmetic surgery

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:13

London, Nov 7 (ANI): 'Die Hard' star Bruce Willis has revealed that he is not a fan of cosmetic surgery and will never resort to it to keep his good looks. "Cosmetic stuff, I am not a fan of it and I know a lot of people are.

Gemma Atkinson unveils her new 2010 calendar

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:11

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Brit actress Gemma Atkinson is said to look sensational in her new 2010 calendar. Atkinson, 24, teamed up with Strictly star Lynda Bellingham, 61, and ex-EastEnder Letitita Dean, 41, to tell how a WI group did a nude calendar.

Take That members reach Scotland for Mark Owen's fairytale wedding

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:10

London, November 07 (ANI): Take That members Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald have reached Scotland for the wedding of their bandmate Mark Owen. After landing, the band headed to a luxury accommodation six miles away at Cawdor Castle, near Nairn.

Mars Express acquires spectacular views of chaotic terrain on Red Planet

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:08

Paris, November 7 (ANI): Mars Express recently flew over the boundary between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae and imaged the region, acquiring spectacular views of the chaotic terrain in the area.

Jordan to return to 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!'?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:05

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Former glamour model Katie Price, a. k. a. Jordan, could be making a sensational return to "I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!" with a 450,000 pound deal.

Karzai will lose international support if he fails to get rid of corruption: Brown

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:03

London, Nov. 7 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai that he would lose international support if he fails to get rid of corruption prevalent in his government.

'Reputation of British Armed Forces at risk in Afghanistan'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:02

London, Nov. 7 (ANI): If Britain fails to make any progress in the Afghanistan war, the reputation and long-term future of its Armed forces will be at risk, two top defence ministry officials have said.

'Petrified' Palin bans phones, laptops, cameras from speech venue

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:21:58

Washington, Nov. 7 (ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is so petrified of being misconstrued at an upcoming event that the organizers have banned phones, laptops and cameras at the venue.

Payload for Hylas satellite shipped to India from England

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:21:44

Paris, November 7 (ANI): Reports indicate that the communications payload for Hylas, a flexible, broadband Ka-band satellite, has been shipped from England to India for integration with the platform, marking a key milestone for the project.

Shillong hosts cricket tournament for visually impaired

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:14

Shillong, Nov 7 (ANI): Raising new hopes for the blind, a first ever cricket tournament for the visually impaired was recently organised here. Three teams representing the Guwahati Blind School from Assam, the Montford Blind School from Tura in West Garo Hills district and the Jyoti Sroat School for Blind from Shillong participated in the tournament.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq suggests revival of peace process between India and Pakistan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:12

Srinagar, Nov 7 (ANI): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference (APHC) has sought revival of peace process between India and Pakistan to find a solution to the Kashmir problem.

Lesbian kiss girls win £1000 over nightclub ban!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:10

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Two lesbians, who were asked to stop kissing by staff of a nightclub, have won compensation of 1000 pounds from the club's bosses. Supreme Court judges rejected an appeal by the Spy Bar in Stockholm, Sweden, against a lower court's payout ruling.

When Mickey Rourke turned the air blue with cuss words

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:09

London, Nov 7 (ANI): American actor Mickey Rourke is said to have turned the air blue during an interview after he used a cuss word in each and every sentence. "We nicknamed the TV chat Nine-And-A-Half Bleeps," the Daily Star quoted a show source as saying.

Sir Elton John ready to rock again

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:08

London, November 7 (ANI): Sir Elton John has been discharged from hospital and is feeling "fine", his spokesman has revealed. The veteran singer was taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor after being diagnosed with an E.

Agra police detain protesting students

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:04

Agra, Nov 7 (ANI): Agra police detained physiotherapy students of the Ambedkar University after they blocked a road, demanding appointment of faculty and a separate academic department. The students claimed that they had been approaching the Ambedkar University for the past five days to get their demands fulfilled, but in vain.

Leopard rescued from a village in Uttar Pradesh

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:59

Bijnore (UP), Nov 7 (ANI): Wildlife authorities rescued a leopard, which fell into a well, with the help of villagers in Bijnore district of Uttar Pradesh son Friday. "The leopard fell into a well because of its closeness to the forest area.

Huge cache of arms recovered from Bankura in West Bengal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:54

Bankura (WB), Nov 7 (ANI): West Bengal police recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives from Bankura district. More than 18 kilograms of RDX, two rocket launchers, one 9mm pistol, two loaded Chinese pistols and one land mine were recovered.

Jaipur gems and jewellery industry affected by oil depot fire

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:49

Jaipur, Nov 7 (ANI): Around 150 jewellery units, which are functioning in Sitapura industrial area of Jaipur have incurred huge losses due to the major oil depot fire in the region recently. 400 crore.

India, EU to resolve generic drug dispute, says Anand Sharma

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:44

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Trade Minister Anand Sharma has said that India will resolve a dispute with the European Union over generic drugs in an amicable way. Sharma said the shipment of drugs was consistent with WTO regulations.

Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa claims, state crisis has been resolved

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:09

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today claimed that the political crisis in the State has been resolved. Talking to reporters here before leaving for Vaishno Devi shrine,Yeddyurappa said the BJP government in Karnataka would complete its full term.

Security beefed up in boarding schools in Dehradun

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:07

Dehradun, Nov 7 (ANI): Security was beefed up in two prestigious boarding schools in Dehradun following intelligence alert of a possible militant strike after the arrest of an American national by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of plotting terror-attacks overseas, including India.

Indian and Australian cricket teams arrive in Guwahati for 6th ODI

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:05

Guwahati, Nov 7 (ANI): Indian and Australian cricket teams arrived here for the 6th ODI series, which will be played on Sunday. A three-tier security blanket would be thrown in and around Nehru Stadium, venue of the match.

Haryana CM forms Cabinet, eight Ministers sworn in

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:04

Chandigarh, Nov 7 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Huda on Saturday inducted six cabinet ministers and three ministers of state in his cabinet. Those who were inducted as cabinet ministers are Capatain Ajay Yadav, Randeep Surjewala, Mahinder Pratap Singh, Paramveer Singh, Geeta Bhukal and Omprakash Jain, an independent.

Delhi experiences maiden fog of the season

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:00

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Residents of New Delhi woke up to a day of dense fog on Saturday that engulfed the entire capital making mobility difficult for commuters. Traffic on the roads moved at a snail's pace in the early hours due to poor visibility.

Balooch leaders rubbish Islamabad's blame of India fomenting terror

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:58

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Dr Wahid Baloch, who is the head of Baloch society of North America has rubbished Pakistan's allegation that India is fuelling insurgency in Balochistan. "Infact, these allegations are baseless and they are just being promoted to hide the Pakistani crimes against Baloch nation.

Ponting hopes luck will continue to favour him against dangerous Sehwag

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:56

Sydney, Nov 7 (ANI): Australian skipper Ricky Ponting hopes that luck will continue to favour him against dangerous Virender Sehwag, who has not been so successful in the ongoing seven match series so far.

Chelsea boss heaps praise on Ferguson's unparalleled reign

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:55

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who as manager of AC Milan twice bundled Alex Ferguson's team out of the Champions League, heaped praise by saying that Ferguson's 23 years in charge at Old Trafford is a reign unheard of in Italy.

Judge blasts Defoe for his "shameful behaviour" in skipping court date

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:54

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Judge Anthony Goldstaub QC dismissed the appeal of ace England footballer Jermain Defoe, and blasted his "shameful behaviour. " Defoe was labelled "shameful" by the judge on Friday for not turning up in court.

Rise in sea levels on Australia's eastern seaboard much slower than predicted

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:50

Sydney, November 7 (ANI): Reports indicate that sea levels on Australia's eastern seaboard are rising at less than a third of the rate that the New South Wales Government is predicting. The most recent report by the Bureau of Meteorology's National Tidal Centre, issued in June, determined that there has been an average yearly increase of 1.

Govt-backed UK madrassas may be grooming kids for Islamic terrorism, fear critics

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:48

London, Nov. 7 (ANI): Critics have expressed fears that madrassas backed by the UK Government might be grooming vulnerable children for Islamic extremism or even terrorism. Under a pilot scheme, the Open Madrasah Network has received a 550,00-pound government grant to pay for under-achievers to attend lessons in Arabic, Urdu and religion.

Musharraf fears Sharif would make his life 'miserable' if he replaces Zardari

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:32:44

Islamabad, Nov. 7 (ANI): Pakistan's current turbulent political scenario seems to have the former President General Pervez Musharraf worried. Musharraf wants President Asif Ali Zardari to continue on the post as he fears that if Nawaz Sharif manages to climb the ladder to power, then the PML-N chief would make his life 'miserable' and leave no stone unturned to target him.

Comet chaser Rosetta's Earth swingby right on schedule

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:17

Paris, November 7 (ANI): Estimates have shown that European Space Agency's (ESA) comet chaser Rosetta's Earth swingby is right on schedule, and it would pass within a few kilometers of the planned point of closest approach during the swingby.

Emma Thompson criticises son's 'racist' university

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:12

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Brit actress Emma Thompson has said that historic city Exeter in Devon is a place where BNP leader Nick Griffin "would feel very comfortable" in as it has so few black faces.

Ronan Keating says losing Stephen Gately worse than losing mum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:10

London, November 7 (ANI): Ronan Keating has confessed that the sudden death of fellow Boyzone member Stephen Gately has hit him harder than the loss of his mother11 years ago. "With my mum, she was sick for a while that we had almost two years to prepare for the end," the Mirror quoted him as saying.

One-third of Brit women in their 40s prowling for toyboys

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:07

London, November 07 (ANI): A new poll has found that one in three women aged over 40 years in Britain seek young lovers. Online dating service Parship questioned 4,500 Brit singles, including women in the age group of 40s and 50s, a.

Ferguson asks Man U to get their act together against Chelsea

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:02

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered his men to get their act together ahead of the crucial clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. "Our record there has not been good.

London gay group honours Boyzone

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:00

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Irish pop group Boyzone have been honoured by gay rights campaigners in London as part of a special tribute for late member Stephen Gately. The members of his band publicly supported his decision by including a same-sex love scene in their 2008 music video 'Better'.

Torres to play through pain defying doctor's orders to halt Liverpool slump

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:58

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Ace Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, who is suffering from a groin injury, will defy his doctor's orders to bring his club out of its slump. It could spark a row with Spain who agreed not to pick Torres, 25, for their prestige date with Argentina, The Sun reports.

Ants can be both friends and enemies of trees

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:57

Washington, November 7 (ANI): A new research has suggested that when tree-dwelling ants run out of space in their trees of choice, they can get destructive to neighboring trees. Ants and certain species of plants and trees have cozy relationships.

Head injury could amplify depression in survivors of torture

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:54

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Head injuries could aggravate depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences, according to a study from the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT), based in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry.

1930s gonorrhea drug could fight cancer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:50

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Drug, acriflavine, used in the 1930s for treating gonorrhea, has now been found beneficial in battling cancer, according to a new study at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Cheryl Cole "treasures" pet pooches more than her husband

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:46

London, November 07 (ANI): Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has said that she treasures her pet dogs more than her husband/soccer star Ashley Cole. The statement made in an interview to Orange.

Indian students left stranded in Australia with closure of tenth school

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:44

Sydney, Nov. 7 (ANI): Hundreds of Indian students studying in Australia have been left in the lurch, with the sudden collapse of the Global Campus Management Group closing down four colleges in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday.

Videogame designs military strategies based on ants' movements

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:55

Washington, November 7 (ANI): A researcher of the University of Granada has designed a new system for the mobility of military troops within a battlefield based on the mechanisms used by ant colonies to move using a commercial videogame.

Taylor Lautner struggled to bulk up for Twilight sequel

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:53

London, Nov 7 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Taylor Lautner struggled to pile on weight for forthcoming sequel - because he hated having to eat every couple of hours. Lautner was allowed to eat anything and everything in preparation for the role, but he insists it wasn't as fun as it sounds.

Novel drug candidate may help treat inherited muscular wasting disease

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:51

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Scientists from University of Oregon and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York have discovered a potential drug candidate that may help treat inherited muscular wasting disease.

Arthritis drug may help treat inflammation in Graves' eye disease patients

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:48

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been found effective in reducing inflammation in patients with Graves' eye disease after steroids failed. The symptoms include pronounced bulging eyes, retracted eyelids, dry eyes, and, in severe cases, loss of vision.

Men, women deal differently with technological problems

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:46

London, Nov 7 (ANI): A survey has found that men and women have different approaches when it comes to dealing with technological problems. According to a gadget helpline, 64 percent male and 24 percent female callers do not read the instruction manual before calling up, and that 12 percent male and 7 percent female customers need only plug in or turn on their appliances.

EMI wins injunction against US website for selling Beatles tracks

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:57:44

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Brit music company EMI has won a temporary injunction against a US website for allegedly selling Beatles' tracks without permission. com, reports the Daily Star. The website had allegedly offered the tracks for download at discounted prices even though the Fab Four's music is not licensed for Internet downloads.

Eight cups of tea a day can boost your heart and brain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:36:11

London, November 07 (ANI): Drinking eight cups of tea daily might sound a bit too much for some people, but health experts say the intake can help fight heart disease, improve brain power and also boost longevity.

Beatles weren't that good, says Paul McCartney

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:36:05

Washington, November 07 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has said that the Beatles were not that good when they first formed. The singer added that he understood the reason why record label Decca declined to sign the band in 1962.

Tom Cruise's bizarre Scientology 'book-and-bottle' ritual revealed

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:36:02

Melbourne, November 07 (ANI): A new book has revealed that Tom Cruise spent three weeks talking to books, bottles and door knobs, as part of Scientology ritual. "It's known as the book-and-bottle routine," the Daily Telegraph quoted him as saying.

Scientists debunk six 2012 end-of-the-world myths

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:56

Washington, November 7 (ANI): A team of scientists has debunked six myths about the world supposedly ending in 2012 according to an ancient Mayan prophecy. The second myth is that in 2012, breakaway continents will destroy civilization.

K-Fed to become father again?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:51

Washington, November 07 (ANI): Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is set to become a father again, according to sources. It will be the rapper's first child with girlfriend, Victoria Prince, whom he has been dating since last year.

Man U's 'Muscleman' Fletcher beefed-up for clash with Chelsea

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:47

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Manchester United's star midfielder Darren Fletcher is ready for the crucial game against Chelsea and has made sure that he's big enough by building up his muscles so he can match any midfielder pound for pound.

Trott's stroke-filled soiree draws no abuse from South African crowd

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:35:44

London, Nov 7 (ANI): England batsman Jonathan Trott has made a run-filled return to South Africa, the country of his birth, and insisted that he did not receive one word of abuse. He did not receive hate words like Kevin Pietersen endured when he played back in South Africa for the first time five years ago.

Chelsea boss Ancelotti rules out Liverpool's title chances

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:30

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has increased pressure on Rafa Benitez by ruling out Liverpool's title chances. Ancelotti reckons Manchester United and Arsenal are Blues' only serious rivals for the Premier League crown.

PAF's Karachi base, NATO containers under severe terror threat, warns Pak intelligence

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:26

Karachi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Pakistan Intelligence agencies have issued warnings regarding a probable terror attack on the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base in Karachi. According to a communiqué issued by the Intelligence agencies, the terrorists are planning to target PAF's base in Masroor as well as the NATO containers parked nearby the base.

Malaysian education ministry urged to allow Indian students to take Tamil paper

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:20

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 7 (ANI): In a memorandum submitted to the Malaysian Education Ministry, eleven Malay-Indian organisation have asked the ministry to allow Indian students to take Tamil Literature as an additional subject in the SPM examination In their memorandum, the organizations suggested that the ministry should give an option to Indian students to drop the Moral Studies paper if it was firm in its decision for SPM students to take only 10 subjects.

Indian, Pakistani, Black teachers facing 'endemic culture of racism' in British schools

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:16

London, Nov. 7 (ANI): With nearly half of Black and minority ethnic (BME) teachers complaining of racial discrimination, schools in Britain have developed an "endemic culture of institutional racism," a new research has found.

eStadium app brings replays, chat features to smartphones

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:11

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Watching a match live from the stands might be an exciting experience, but it does not allow you to have instant replays, or share opinions about the game with friends.

Indian doctor condemned over miracle cure claims

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:26:05

London, Nov 7 (ANI): A Indian doctor has come under fire over claims of treating incurable or terminal illnesses using embryonic stem cells without any safety trials and randomised clinical studies.

Pammie would continue with body show until she dies

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:59

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Pamela Anderson has said that she won't stop showing off her assets until the day she dies. The 'Baywatch' babe, known for her provocative dressing, has said that she would carry on with her skin show as long as she can.

Zardari sensationally reveals how he thwarted three dethroning attempts till date

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:54

Islamabad, Nov. 7 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has himself revealed that certain political quarters in the country are trying relentlessly to depose him from Presidency, and that he has thwarted three such attempts in the past.

I wished to lie alongside Marilyn Monroe, MJ tells TV psychic

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:50

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Derek Acorah, the psychic who arranged a televised séance with Michael Jackson, said the King of Pop told him that he was trying to come to terms with being a ghost. I suppose it's of no consequence," The Sun quoted him as he spoke as Michael.

Both genetics and environmental factors determine asthma risk

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:25:44

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): It's not just genes, environmental exposure too determines if a person would develop asthma, says a leading expert. Dr. Fernando D. Martinez, director of Arizona Respiratory Center, said that 39 potential "asthma genes" have already been identified.

'Boring' Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart 'keeping romance under wraps'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:20

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart prefer to keep their relationship secret, say sources. The two actors have been constantly ducking rumours of their romance.

500-pound Breastox' lifts bust in just 30 minutes!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:10

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Women will no longer have to undergo painful and lengthy boob jobs, thanks to 'Breastox' which allows girls to boost their busts in just 30 minutes. The procedure, offered by cosmetic surgery group Transform Clinic, starts with patients having anaesthetic cream rubbed into their boobs.

Disgruntled Britney fans storm out of Oz show

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:08

Melbourne, November 7 (ANI): Fans of Britney Spears stormed out of her Australian debut of The Circus concert in Perth after being disappointed with her performance. "It was just really bad.

Rihanna still loves Chris Brown

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:01:03

London, Nov 7 (ANI): Despite being violently attacked, singer Rihanna says she still loves Chris Brown. The 21-year-old star says they are"obsessed" with each other, and despite being punched and bitten, she still doesn't hate the singer.

Usher, wife's divorce finalized

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:59

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Singer Usher has legally ended his two-year marriage with wife Tameka Foster Raymond. The Superior Court in Fulton County, Georgia, issued a final decree on Nov 4 in the Usher's divorce case, reports People magazine.

Simon Cowell's mind fetches £19k at grey matter charity auction!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:57

London, November 7 (ANI): Those looking to get into the mind of Simon Cowell had their wish granted after the music mogul decided to put his grey matter under the hammer for charity. Meanwhile, Sir Philip shelled out 11,000 pounds for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's grey cells.

The Gruffalo voted best bedtime story in UK

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:55

London, November 7 (ANI): Children's classic The Gruffalo has been named the best bedtime story in the UK, says a poll. The book, penned by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, tells the story of a mouse who hoodwinks an owl, a fox and a snake before finally getting the better off the terrifying Gruffalo itself.

Ponting's emotional pre-match talk inspired Oz win

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:54

Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): Skipper Ricky Ponting asked his team to be brave and face the might of Sachin Tendulkar and India in the nail biting fifth ODI at Hyderabad, which Australia won by three runs.

Marsh not unhappy at Sachin having stolen his thunder

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:53

Sydney, Nov 7 (ANI): Australian opener Shaun Marsh, who scored run-a-ball 112 against India in the fifth ODI says Sachin Tendulkar's spectacular ODI innings stealing his thunder didn't bother him, as he ended up on the winning side.

SA man hits jackpot twice in 7yrs!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:50

London, Nov 7 (ANI): A South African man has scooped lottery jackpot twice in seven years. The 34-year-old, who has asked to remain anonymous, came forward recently to claim 2. Thembi Tulwana, spokesman for South Africa's Lottery operator Gidani, said: "It's simply incredible.