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Teens in relationship experience both sides of dating violence

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A recent study has found that teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the other.

Teenage Indian hacker gets paid by US organization for dropping off college

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): An Indian immigrant is set to become the most accomplished hacker in US as he is being paid for dropping college studies and engaging himself in Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial environment.

Prayer could lead to cooperation and forgiveness in relationships

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Praying for a partner may lead towards a more cooperative and forgiving behaviour towards them, a new study has claimed.

US First Lady laments culture of African Americans aspiring to be 'baller or rapper'

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Michelle Obama urged graduates of Bowie State University to encourage more young African Americans to follow in their footsteps and focus on education.

Female college students exceed drinking guidelines more often than men

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): College girls exceed National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than men, a new research has revealed.

Ranbir, Deepika in TV show for movie promotion (Movie Snippets)

May 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are ready to take the small screen route to promote their forthcoming romantic film. They will shoot together with the cast of the serial "Pyaar Ka Dard Hai".

Employment rate of Japanese college graduates rise

May 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) The employment rate for those who graduated from colleges in Japan in March rose for the second straight year to 93.9 percent as of April 1, up 0.3 percentage points from a year earlier, according to government data released Friday.

UK college offers first ever degree in heavy metal

May 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): A college in the UK has launched a two-year degree course in heavy metal music, the first of its kind.

Women who 'fat talk' less liked

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Women engaging in "fat talk" - or those everyday statements that voice dissatisfaction about bodily appearance, eating, and exercise, are less liked by their friends, a new study has said.

I was more of a tomboy: Designer Tory Burch

May 8, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) American Fashion designer Tory Burch describes herself as a tomboy and says she wasn't interested in fashion until college.

'Teen smokers can get addicted to marijuana'

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Scientists have shown that teens who smoke are predisposed to getting addicted to marijuana, says a study.

Cigarettes are gateway to marijuana for teens

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): A new research has supported the theory that cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana.

Delhi University announces admission dates

April 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM

The Delhi University has announced the tentative date to start the admission process for its under-graduate courses for the coming session. The common pre-admission forms will be available both online as well as selected college counters.

Samson family celebrates Sanju's IPL success

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) The Samson family witnessed a huge crowd at their rented accommodation here Tuesday a day after their son 18-year-old Sanju Viswanath Samson struck a 41-ball 63 in Rajasthan Royals' four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur.

Obama, Clinton joins celebs for supporting gay NBA star Collins"come-out'

April 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has joined a host of celebrities to offer support to American professional basketball star Jason Collins, who is the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

Mums' trait of 'being there' matters most to sons

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Conversation is crucial in bonding between mothers and sons, with the most prominent topic that of relationships, according to a new study.

Student motivation for attending college related to academic success

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Students who are not performing well academically may not be motivated to attend college in the first place, researchers say.

FBI to use Russian wiretaps to piece together Boston bombing suspect's life

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 29 (ANI): Several clues, including a Russian wiretap and a laptop, will help the FBI to know about the life of deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Best way to reduce air pollution from wood-burning cookstoves revealed

April 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): An interdisciplinary team of Michigan Technological University students has found a simple solution to reduce air pollution from wood-burning cookstoves.

Boston bombing suspect's wife 'had no idea of plot'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 24 (ANI): The wife of deceased Boston Marathon suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev had no idea of any plot, her lawyers have said.

'How' more important than 'why' when describing break-ups

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A new study by an Indiana University professor has shown that the narratives of breakups in the United States differ from those in other countries.

Multi-tasking bad for brain and makes you an incompetent worker

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers at Stanford University have found that multitasking not only makes us less productive in the office, but it is also bad for our brains, as it made us work less efficiently and leaves us more open to making mistakes.

Frequent binge drinking in college can cause heart disease later in life

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Regularly consuming multiple drinks in a short window of time can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise healthy young adult's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, a new research has found.

Boston bomb blast suspect partied after heinous act

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): The suspect of the Boston bomb blast, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, reportedly enjoyed a party with friends in a college dorm room just two days after the deadly attack.

Farhan Akhtar never thought about making films while in school and college

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21(ANI): Farhan Akhtar, who featured as the first guest of 'The Boss Dialogues'-which is a series of intimate conversations with the renowned personalities, revealed that he did not take films seriously in school and college.

'Udhayam NH4' salvaged by presentation, taut screenplay (Tamil Movie Review)

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Film: "Udhayam NH4"; Cast: Siddharth Suryanarayan, Ashrita Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Avinash, Deepak, Ajai, Kalai, Vivek and Naren; Director: Manimaran; Rating: ***1/2

Boston bombing suspects are Chechen-origin brothers

April 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) The two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, one of whom was killed and the other is on the loose, are brothers of Chechen origin -- with at least one a legal permanent resident of the US, according to various media reports.

Sunil Tripathi not Boston Marathon bombing suspect

April 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) Indian-origin student Sunil Tripathi is not a suspect in the Boston marathon bombing, contrary to some rumours floating on the social media.

Amanda Knox opens up about 'agony of jail and joys of freedom'

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Amanda Knox, who was convicted for the murder of her flat mate Meredith Kercher in 2009, has revealed that she still faces moments of crippling anxiety.

Depression risk factor could be 'contagious'

April 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): A particular style of thinking that makes people vulnerable to depression can actually "rub off" on others, increasing their symptoms of depression six months later, a study has found.

A super over keeps RCB fans on the edge

April 17, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) For the second time in a week, hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced a super over late Tuesday, which kept thousands of its die-hard fans on the edge at the Chinnaswamy stadium here in an exciting contest against minnows Delhi Daredevils (DD) in the league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 T-20 tournament.

Matt Damon 'cannot' write alone

April 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Hollywood star Matt Damon, who won an Academy Award for the 'Good Will Hunting' screenplay he co-wrote with Ben Affleck, has said that he has to work with a partner on his writing projects because he "can't do it" alone.

Bad decisions result from errors in information, not faulty brain circuits

April 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): If a person makes the wrong choice, Princeton University researchers have found that it might be the information rather than the brain's decision-making process that is to blame.

Vishal, Rekha likely to release album next year

April 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj says he has been wanting to collaborate with his singer wife Rekha on an album, but his work commitments have kept them away from it. He hopes the album will be in the market by next year.

SMSes, online chatting affect student grades?

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 15 (IANS) A US study has suggested children spending long time over texting on social networks and the internet do less well in the classroom.

Texting, social networking and other media use linked to poor academic performance

April 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 12 (ANI): The widespread use of media among college students, from texting to chatting on cell phones to posting status updates on Facebook, may be taking an academic toll, researchers with The Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine have said.

Retro dating video teaches how to snag a hubby by changing your personality

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 11(ANI): Those looking to land a husband should make sure that you don't criticize him, encourage him to try new things, or speak your mind, according to a retro dating movie 'Choosing For Happiness.'

New diet promises to help lose weight while you sleep

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New York, Apr 11 (ANI): The latest trend on the scene - the Overnight Diet, is a rapid weight-loss plan that claims you can actually slim down while you sleep.

Student charged after 14 wounded in mass stabbing at Texas college

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 14 people were injured Tuesday from stabbing at a college in the U.S. state of Texas, officials said.

14 people stabbed on US college campus

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS/EFE) At least 14 people were stabbed Tuesday on the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas, and authorities say they have one person in custody in connection with the attacks.

Odisha increases retirement age of 873 doctors

April 10, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Odisha has hiked the retirement age of 873 doctors working in three of its government-run medical college and hospitals by five years to cover the shortfall in numbers, an official said Wednesday.

Under construction church collapses in Kerala, one killed

April 9, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Allepey (Kerala), Apr 9 (ANI): Dome of an under construction catholic church collapsed in Alleppey district of Kerala on Monday, in which, one worker was killed and few others were injured.

Proof sexism still exists at workplace

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

New York, Apr 9 (ANI): The modern workplace is still responsible for some Mad Men-style sexism, as women often earn less, have more trouble obtaining high-level positions and face greater harassment threats in the office.

'Fukrey' trailer to be launched in college canteen

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar will launch the first trailer of movie "Fukrey" with co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani in a college canteen.

How casual sex is leaving Gen Y unhappy

April 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 8 (ANI): A new book says that the hook-up culture has left the new generation unhappy, sexually unfulfilled, and confused about intimacy.

Students' mindset and perception to agriculture needs change, says Manish Tewari

April 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Ludhiana, April 7 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has underlined the need for change of mindset and perception amongst students towards agriculture, which is the backbone of country's economy.

Asian-American basketball player says 'ethnicity' reason behind NBA, college snub

April 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New York, Apr 6 (ANI): American professional basketball player Jeremy Lin has revealed in an interview that he was not drafted by any National Basketball Association (NBA) club or get a major college scholarship because of his ethnicity.

Would love to play negative role: Ranbir Kapoor (Interview)

April 6, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Vancouver, April 6 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor wants to play the baddie, but the star of movies like "Rockstar" and "Barfi!" says no director is ready to accept him in such a role.

Gomez suffered breakdown on 'Spring Breakers' set

April 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez reportedly suffered a mini breakdown on the set of her movie "Spring Breakers".

Drinking felt naughty: Hudgens

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens has admitted she felt "naughty" when she drank in her youth.

Now, Smartphone-controlled robot to allow grannies to read bedtime stories remotely

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New York, Mar. 29 (ANI): Tech students from a downtown Brooklyn college are designing a robot to serve as a surrogate granny to read bedtime stories.

Chinese mum buys $6.5mn NY condo for 2-yr-old daughter

March 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New York, March 28 (ANI): A Chinese mother has brought a 6.5 million dollar apartment at the posh, still-unfinished One57 building in midtown for her 2-year-old daughter to use during her college.

US Homeland Security seeks 'young, college-age hackers' to help counter cyber threats

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): The US Department of Homeland Security will hire hundreds of young, college-age hackers to counter an alarming number of daily incursions into the nation's electrical grid and financial networks, according to a report.

Radioactive material seized from Russian teacher

March 25, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A college teacher was arrested after a large amount of radioactive substances was found at his home, Russia's interior ministry said Monday.

Over 100,000 foreign students abused education system to enter Britain illegally last year

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

London, Mar. 25 (ANI): Over 100,000 foreign students are suspected of using the education system to enter Britain illegally in 2012, according to figures.

Guy Ritchie to build tunnel to parking area

March 25, 2013 at 1:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Actor-director Guy Ritchie has a smart idea - he is building a tunnel from his home to a nearby street, where he parks his cars, in a bid to reach his vehicles quicker every day.

Sushma Swaraj suggests measures to improve education system in India

March 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Sunday recommended measures to improve the education system of the country.

Jon Bon Jovi opens up about daughter's heroin overdose

March 24, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New York, Mar. 24 (ANI): Jon Bon Jovi termed the call that informed him about his daughter Stephanie Bongiovi's heroin overdose the "worst phone call ever."

Congress MLA should be punished for indecent comment against Dabas: Godara

March 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 23 (ANI): Former Indian marathon runner Sunita Godara on Saturday demanded that Congress MLA from Badshahpur, Rao Dharam Pal, should be punished as per the law for his indecent comment against Dronacharya awardee and national-level Kabaddi coach Sunil Dabas.

Sidharth Malhotra plays football to burn calories

March 22, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Sidharth Malhotra, who displayed his chiselled physique in his debut film "Student Of The Year", says he hit the field for some football to burn any extra calories, other than eating in a healthy way.

10pc people addicted to smartphones

March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): One in ten people have revealed that they are addicted to their smartphone, according to a new study.

Pre-college talk between parents and teens can reduce college drinking

March 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Teen-age college students are significantly more likely to abstain from drinking or to drink only minimally when their parents talk to them before they start college, a new study has found.

Mrudhula Basker credits Bharatanatyam for acting talent (With Image)

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) A trained Bharatanatyam dancer and performer for 17 years, debutante Mrudhula Basker says that she learnt acting from the renowned classical Indian dance form.

Being conscientious may help boost academic performances

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): A new research from psychologists at Rice University has revealed that conscientious people are more likely to have higher grade point averages.

Watson not interested in 'Fifty Shades...' film adaptation?

March 19, 2013 at 1:05 AM

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) British actress Emma Watson is reportedly not interested in taking the coveted lead role in the upcoming big screen adaptation of the book "Fifty Shades Of Grey".

Good banner essential for film's success: Arivazhagan (With Image)

March 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Chennai, March 17 (IANS) Why did Tamil director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam wait for four years after his successful directorial debut "Eeram" in 2009? He says he was on the lookout for a big production house to fund his next project "Vallinam".

Syria rebel chief vows to fight till end against Assad's 'criminal' regime

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): The chief of Syria's main, West-backed rebel group has vowed to continue fighting until the end of what he termed as the 'criminal regime', on the second anniversary of the uprising against President Bashar Al-Assad.

Man who took hostages wanted to impress ex-lover

March 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A former Russian army commando who took several hostages in a city in southern Russia, demanding money, a getaway car and a pizza, wanted to impress his ex-girlfriend, an official said.

Gautham goes back to college for next flick

March 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Chennai, March 15 (IANS) He played a fisherman in his unsuccessful Tamil debut "Kadal", and now actor Gautham Karthik is set to go back to college life for a role in his upcoming untitled film.

Hostages rescued in Russian college siege

March 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, March 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Police in Russia rescued several hostages held at a college in the southern city of Astrakhan and detained the hostage-taker who claimed to have a bomb, the interior ministry said.

Personalized promotional strategy most important: Madhura Sreedhar

March 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Regular promotions via print, broadcast, radio and online medium are necessary, but Telugu director Madhura Sreedhar feels it is also very important to devise a personalized promotional strategy akin to the storyline of every film.

People feel closer to future than past

March 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): People perceive times in the future as closer to the present than equidistant times in the past, according to a new research.

Cardinals urged to unite behind new pope

March 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Vatican City, March 12 (IANS/AKI) Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano, in a homily Tuesday before thousands of pilgrims, urged leaders of the Roman Catholic Church to unite behind the new pope to be elected in the conclave starting Tuesday.

Indians trust business, media more than government: Survey

March 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) "Informed public", or college-educated individuals in the age group of 25-64, in India trust businesses and media more than the government and NGOs, according to a survey conducted by communications and media relations firm Edelman.

Cats similar to women, says Longoria

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria says she is a passionate cat lover and thinks they are very similar to women.

Govt. effort towards women safety can yield better results with societal support: Manish Tewari

March 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Ludhiana, Mar 10 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has said that the Government of India has taken concrete steps to ensure safety and dignity of the women, but with the active support of the society the efforts of the government can yield much better results.

'Snitch' - dull and tedious (IANS Movie Review)

March 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Film: "Snitch"; Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon, Rafi Gavron, Michael K. Williams, Melina Kanakaredes and Nadine Valazquez; Director: Ric Roman Waugh; Rating: *1/2

My relationship with A. J. McCarron is like Romeo and Juliet, says Katherine Webb

March 9, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Katherine Webb has said that people call her and her quarterback boyfriend A. J. McCarron the Romeo and Juliet of Alabama because of the rivalry between their home teams.

Women need to change their traditional role: Longoria

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New York, March 9 (IANS/EFE) Eva Longoria, who will return to the big screen with her new film "Frontera", believes women must train themselves professionally in order to shed the role society has traditionally imposed on them.

Rehabilitate rape victim first: Speaker

March 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Friday said it is imperative to help victims of sex crimes recover from the trauma and restore their self-confidence.

'21 & Over' - a debauchery worth remembering (IANS Movie Review)

March 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Film: "21 & Over"; Cast: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Jonathan Keltz, Skylar Astin, Sarah Wright, Jonathan Keltz, Francois Chau, Russell Hodgkinson, Daniel Booko, Russell Mercado, Josie Loren, Christiann Castellanos and Dustin Ybarra; Writers-Directors: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore; Rating: ** 1/2

Now fundraising app for girls' education

March 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) On International Women's Day, Plan India, an NGO that works towards the upliftment of under-privileged children, will launch a web-based application to raise funds for the education of girls in the country, an official said here Thursday.

Opening scene of original 'Chashme Buddoor' my favourite: Divyendu

March 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who plays one of the friends in "Chashme Baddoor" remake, says the first scene of the original film is his favourite one.

'21 & Over' was like wish fulfilment: Writer (With Image)

March 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) Writer-director of forthcoming movie "21 & Over" Jon Lucas says the movie has things he and co-director Scott Moore wanted to do when they turned 21.

I'd love to get back with the boys in Westlife again, says Brian McFadden

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): It has been nine years since Brian McFadden stunned fans by walking out on Westlife, and now he wishes to get back with his former group.

Medical graduate slashes tea vendor's neck

March 5, 2013 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) A 30-year-old medical graduate slashed the neck of a tea vendor after fighting over a petty issue here, police said Tuesday.

Kejriwal: I have not replaced Modi for a lecture at Wharton India Economic Forum

March 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Aam Aadmi Party activist Arvind Kejriwal has denied media reports, which said that he has replaced Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as one of the keynote speakers at the 17th Wharton India Economic Forum 2013 to be held on March 23.

West Bengal college union polls to remain suspended

March 2, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Responding to protests against the suspension of college union polls by students, the West Bengal Higher Education Council said Saturday that the decision would not change.

Pope Benedict XVI resigns to live as 'pilgrim'

March 1, 2013 at 5:31 AM

Vatican City, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Pope Benedict XVI officially resigned Thursday, saying that he now "will simply be a pilgrim" starting his last journey on earth.

Computer worm Stuxnet 'older than previously believed', claims anti-virus firm

February 28, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): The computer worm that targeted an Iranian nuclear plant is older than previously believed, security experts from an anti-virus company have revealed.

Mahat misses college life, enjoyed doing 'Backbench Student'

February 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) It's not often that one gets an opportunity to relive college life, but southern actor Mahat Raghavendra got that while shooting for upcoming Telugu romantic-drama "Backbench Student". He says he enjoyed the experience as he misses his college life.

Sex-change surgery available through many US colleges

February 21, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) When students head to class at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, this fall, they will find one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in America is offering something new - student health insurance coverage for sex change surgery, also known as gender reassignment.

Fox News commentator suggests 'rape does not happen on college campuses'

February 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, Feb. 21 (ANI): Fox News commentator Bob Beckel stunned his own co-hosts after he suggested that rape does not happen on college campuses.

Second chance tough in Bollywood: Neha Sharma

February 18, 2013 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Neha Sharma, seen in "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story", says it is difficult to get a second chance in the Hindi film industry when an actor's debut film fails to work at the box-office.

Panjabi MC goes Bollywood way (Movie Snippets)

February 18, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Musician Panjabi MC, known for popular song "Mundiya tu bachke", has created a new song for Y-Films' "Mere Dad Ki Maruti". The song "Haaay!" will feature in the movie's opening credits.

Our bodies and minds are at their peak at age 26

February 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Feb. 18 (ANI): People's bodies and minds are at their peak at 26 but after 27 their fitness levels drop rapidly, a new study has claimed.

India gifts 50 computers to central American nation college

February 18, 2013 at 12:02 AM

Belize City (Belize), Feb 17 (IANS) India has presented 50 computers to a college in Belize City, the largest city in this Central American nation, a "timely gesture", a college official said, that would help the institution realise its dreams of becoming the premier educational institution in the country.

Pot of woes: Marijuana addicts get hooked young (Feature)

February 17, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) An MBA student from a wealthy family here drew a lot of attention at a nightclub due to his antics. Minutes later, his unruly conduct led to a brawl and a visit to a police station.

12 held for policeman's murder, violence in Kolkata

February 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Twelve people have been arrested for violence in the Garden Reach area here where a policeman was shot dead during a clash between Trinamool Congress and Congress student activists at a college.

Ghazals can't die, youths love them, says singer Bhupinder

February 9, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Ghazal singer Bhupinder Singh disagrees with those who say that classical music and ghazals are on the decline due to falling numbers of listeners. In fact, he says the youths make the biggest chunk of ghazal lovers.