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Everything you need to know about Aligarh City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Four debutants in Dutch squad for Indonesia, China friendlies

May 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM

The Hague, May 23 (IANS) Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal has named four debutants in the squad for the friendlies in Indonesia and China in June.

Tornado spanned length of 22 soccer fields

May 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) Residents of suburban Oklahoma were returning home as rescue workers neared the end of the search for survivors and the dead after a mammoth tornado - said to be as wide as 22 football fields - flattened countless homes and claimed 24 lives, including nine children.

Will Smith not a swimmer

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Actor Will Smith may have pulled off several stunts in Hollywood films, but he doesn't know how to swim!

Did Justin Theroux have bachelor party at NYC?

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Justin Theroux is rumoured to have had celebrated his bachelor party in New York City.

Decision to prosecute Guptas' lies with NPA, S.African Police: Justice Minister

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, May 20 (ANI): South Africa's Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police in South Africa will be the deciding authority on whether to prosecute or not to prosecute the well-connected Gupta family for allowing their plane to land at the strategic and sensitive Waterkloof Air Force base for the wedding of Vega Gupta and Indian-born Aakash Jahajgarhia at Sun City.

Juventus confirm Tevez talks

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rome, May 19 (IANS) Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta confirmed that the Italian Serie A champions are in contact with Carlos Tevez in an attempt to sign the Argentine striker.

UP murder suspect dies due to acid injection, 3 suspended

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A murder suspect was given injections of acid and kerosene during police questioning in Uttar Pradesh, following which he fell sick and died in a hospital here. Three errant policemen were suspended, an official said Saturday.

Now, a robot bartender that takes orders via smartphone

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Scientists have created a cocktail-making robot that can be controlled by smartphones.

6,000 motorcycles roar in Mexico, stir Harley-Davidson spirit

May 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mexico City, May 13 (IANS/EFE) More than 6,000 motorcycles, mostly Harley-Davidsons, roared through several downtown streets of the Mexican capital to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the legendary firm, which for some created an entire way of life.

Martinez claims FA Cup victory may save Wigan from relegation

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has said that winning FA Cup Final at Wembley will act as a breakthrough for the club to retain its position at the Premier League, while they still face a fight in their survival at Barclays Permier League since the last two games of the season.

'Indian women must come together to achieve gender equality'

May 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Aligarh, May 11 (IANS) Salma Ansari, wife of Vice President Hamid Ansari, Saturday said that gender equality could only be attained if Indian women, cutting across political, religious and linguistic barriers joined hands to fight for political, economic and social empowerment.

Aliana Lohan says she isn't famous because of her star sis Lindsay

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan's younger sister Aliana has said that she wants to make a mark on her own.

Pope to visit Brazil slum, meet young offenders

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) On his first foreign trip as pontiff, Pope Francis will tour a Rio de Janeiro slum in July and meet juvenile offenders, the Vatican said.

'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell's new novel leaked online by hacker

May 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

London, May 09 (ANI): The first draft of 50 pages of 'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell's unpublished novel have been leaked online by a celebrity hacker, who uses the pseudonym Guccifer.

Snoop Lion admits he was a real pimp

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New York, May 9 (ANI): Snoop Lion has shockingly revealed that he was an actual pimp.

Chechen war criminal's killer jailed for 15 years

May 8, 2013 at 5:37 AM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for killing a convicted murderer and war criminal.

Examine your conscience daily: Pope tells Christians

May 7, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Vatican City, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Christians should reflect on each day of their lives to see how God had guided them, Pope Francis has said.

AMU announces centre in Tipu Sultan's name

May 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Aligarh, May 4 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University Saturday announced a centre for strategic studies named after the great Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, who fought against the British forces in the 18th century.

78 abandoned buildings demolished in Abu Dhabi

May 4, 2013 at 3:32 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 4 (IANS/WAM) The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City (ADM) has demolished 78 abandoned buildings as part of its campaign to rid the city of old and abandoned houses which distort its look.

Why Muslims should negotiate with BJP (Comment)

May 3, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Indian Muslims' antipathy towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is known. The party hasn't thought much about Muslims in term of being equal citizens. Instead it has worked tirelessly to antagonise a community that comprises more than 15 percent of the Indian population.

Benedict to move into retirement home inside Vatican

May 3, 2013 at 3:16 AM

Vatican City, May 3 (IANS/AKI) Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is expected to take up residence inside a renovated ex-monastery inside the Vatican, according to sources within the Holy See.

Experts to reconstruct Ghaziabad 'custody death' scene

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Ghaziabad, May 2 (IANS) Forensic experts would be called in to help reconstruct the scene of the death of a murder suspect in a Ghaziabad lock-up, police said Thursday.

LiLo 'violates rehab deal'

May 2, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, May 02(ANI): Lindsay Lohan has reportedly violated her rehab deal by flying to California just the day before she is scheduled to begin treatment in New York.

Wyclef Jean spotted with guitar shaped like AK-47

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Wyclef Jean has made himself a guitar shaped like an AK-47 assault rifle as he wants to convert weapons into music.

Tamara Ecclestone embroiled in tense battle with fiance's envious ex

May 1, 2013 at 2:04 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone has reportedly warned her fiance's former girlfriend to stay away from her man.

Fergie 'not worried' over possible 'massive spending spree' of Man City, Chelsea

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he will not be worried even if rivals Manchester City and Chelsea go on a massive spending spree this summer.

NBA: Rockets avoid playoff elimination

April 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Houston, April 30 (IANS) Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 105-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Helen Flanagan rubbishes Scott Sinclair split rumours

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has opened for the first time about claims that she has split from footballer Scott Sinclair, insisting that they "truly love each other".

Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Guatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew their inspiration from the ancient Mayan civilization.

Ghaziabad police lockup dead was strangled: Autopsy

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Ghaziabad, April 29 (IANS) The autopsy report of the murder suspect who allegedly hanged himself in police custody here Sunday has revealed that he was strangled to death.

AC Milan not to sell Shaarawy

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Rome, April 29 (IANS) AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that they will not sell rising star Stephan El Shaarawy at the end of this season.

Suspect dead in Ghaziabad police lockup, kin allege torture

April 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A suspect in a robbery-cum-double-murder case was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court, police said. His father has alleged his son died following police torture.

Murder suspect dies in Ghaziabad lockup, probe ordered

April 28, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A man allegedly involved in a robbery-cum-double-murder case, was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court. A probe has been ordered into his death, police said.

Death in police custody in Ghaziabad

April 28, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Ghaziabad, April 28 (IANS) A man, suspect in a robbery-cum-double-murder case, was found dead Sunday in a police lockup here, hours before he was to be presented in a court, police said.

AMU bans motorcycles for hostellers

April 27, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Aligarh, April 27 (IANS) Motorcycles will not be permitted in the Aligarh Muslim University campus from the next academic session, the varsity's vice chancellor, Lt. Gen. (retd) Zameer Uddin Shah, said Saturday.

English footballer arrested on 'dangerous driving' charges following three-car smash

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): An English footballer has been arrested over charges of dangerous driving following an accident involving three cars that left a man seriously injured.

Boston bombing suspects had planned to target Times Square in NYC: Bloomberg

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): The two Boston bombing suspects had intended to come to New York to detonate bombs at Times Square, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a press conference on Thursday.

Boston bombing suspects targeted New York City

April 26, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The two brothers suspected of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombing planned to follow up the attack by detonating as many as six explosive devices in New York City's Times Square, officials said.

Rape of minors: SC seeks explanation from Delhi Police on use of force against protesters

April 25, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): A single bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to an assistant commissioner of police slapping a young girl during a recent protest against the rape of a minorin the national capital.

Van Persie leads Premier League scoring chart

April 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 23 (IANS) Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa leading Manchester United to an unprecedented 20th Premier League title. His three goals in the first half also took him to top of the scoring chart, one ahead of Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

Woodstock legend Richie Havens dies at 72

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Richie Havens, the American folk singer who opened the 1969 Woodstock rock festival, died at his home in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was 72.

Family of six-year-old murdered UP rape victim observes hunger strike

April 21, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), April 21 (ANI): Family members and relatives of a six-year-old rape victim wento on a hunger strike on Sunday here, over a demand for justice for their daughter.

Rapes expose police failure: Human Rights Watch

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The brutal rape of a five-year-old girl here "has again exposed the failure of police training and reform in India", Human Rights Watch said Sunday.

City to offer new 44 mln-pound deal to Aguero to keep off suitors

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is reportedly set to be offered a new five-year contract worth 44 million pounds by his club in the summer to put him out of the reach of suitors like Real Madrid.

AIIMS doctors say five-year-old rape victim is stable, recovering smoothly

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (ANI): Ruling out any threat to the life of the five-year-old girl, who was brutally raped in New Delhi, doctors on Sunday said her vital signs are stable and she is moving along smoothly on the road to recovery.

Suarez leading scorer in Premier League

April 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) Liverpool is languishing in seventh place in the Premier league but their position would have been even worse, had striker Luis Suarez not been the top scorer in the league with 22 goals.

Jennifer Aniston yet to finalise wedding dress

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston has been so busy producing her movie "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" that she hasn't chosen her wedding dress yet.

Pope Francis receives signed jersey from Messi

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Vatican City, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Pope Francis was presented with a jersey signed by Argentine soccer star Messi by a group of priests during Wednesday's public audience.

George W. Bush becomes grandfather

April 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, April 15 (ANI): Former US President George W. Bush has become a grandfather after his younger twin daughter Jenna Bush Hager gave birth to her first child, a baby girl, in New York City on Saturday.

Work on Smart City Kochi to begin in July

April 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) The master plan of the prestigious IT project Smart City Kochi was cleared at a meeting held in Dubai Thursday and the work on it is slated to begin in July, officials said.

Two porn stars call illegal Vatican downloaders 'hypocrites'

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, Apr 11 (ANI): Two porn actress have lashed out at the Vatican City for downloading their video illegally, calling them hypocrites.

LiLo 'splits' with Avi Snow after weeks-long romance

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New York, April 8 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has reportedly broken-up with her musician boyfriend Avi Snow.

3-month pregnant Halle Berry flashes 'baby bump'

April 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): Halle Berry, who is expecting her first child together with fiance Olivier Martinez, was potted flashing her baby bump, while taking a stroll around New York City on Saturday.

Olga Kurylenko praises co-star Tom Cruise

April 7, 2013 at 12:52 AM

London, April 7 (IANS) Actress Olga Kurylenko, who will be seen with actor Tom Cruise for the very first time in a new sci-fi movie "Oblivion", is completely in awe of her co-star.

For a breezy, trendy summer - go for breathable fabrics (Fashion Tips)

April 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) It's summer and time for a wardrobe revamp. There's plenty to choose from, say experts, with A-line skirts, short, chic dresses, long flowing silhouettes with floral prints, casual jumpsuits and plenty more ruling the style charts this season.

Five members of a family shot dead in Mexico

April 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Mexico City, April 4 (IANS/EFE) At least five people, all members of the same family, were gunned down outside the Mexican Pacific port city of Mazatlan, police and prosecutors said.

Mexican soccer launches campaign against obesity

April 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Mexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's first division soccer clubs will be kicking orange-coloured balls around the field starting next weekend as a reminder of the nation's fight against obesity.

Benitez praises Chelsea's 'great season'

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez has said that his club has had a great season and added that it can be even better, following Chelsea's win over Manchester United in a FA Cup quarter-final match.

Benitez praises Chelsea's 'great season'

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez has said that his club has had a great season and added that it can be even better, following Chelsea's win over Manchester United in a FA Cup quarter-final match.

New York sifts Ground Zero rubble to find human remains

April 1, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS/EFE) New York City begins sifting Monday through tonnes of rubble from buildings on the site of the Sep 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in search of human remains that will allow more victims to be identified.

We never loved each other: Madonna's brother

April 1, 2013 at 1:30 AM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Singer Madonna's brother Anthony Ciccone is living an underprivileged life and says the popstar is not concerned about his well-being and vice versa.

Pope Francis I leads Mass at Rome's juvenile jail

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Vatican City, March 29 (IANS/EFE) Pope Francis I went to Rome's Casal del Marmo juvenile detention center Thursday to share the Mass of the Lord's Supper with the inmates and during which he washed the feet of 12 teenagers housed there.

'LiLo's really awesome, and a lot of fun,' says new beau Avi Snow

March 28, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Mar 28 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan's new rocker boyfriend Avi Snow has finally spoken out about their new relationship and described the actress as "really awesome and a lot of fun".

Harmful flame retardant common in older office buildings

March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Washington, March 26 (ANI): A flame retardant used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study has found.

21 UP districts declared sensitive for Holi

March 26, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Lucknow, March 26 (IANS) A day ahead of Holi, Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday declared 21 districts, including Meerut, Aligarh and Faizabad as sensitive and asked the authorities to be extra vigilant across the state, an official said.

Fraud who pocketed millions, to pay one pound fine

March 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

London, March 25 (IANS) A bankrupt stockbroker has been ordered to pay a nominal one pound fine even though he defrauded millions of pounds from Britain's shrewdest business people.

Joe Biden says Republicans 'didn't get message' from 2012 election defeat

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden has said the 2012 election results rendered a decisive verdict on America's future direction, adding that the Republicans 'did not get the message'.

LiLo dating City of the Sun guitarist Avi Snow

March 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New York, Mar. 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in the "early stages" of a relationship with Avi Snow, a club promoter and guitarist for City of the Sun.

Real Madrid targeting Man City's 'disillusioned' Aguero in 45m pounds move

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been reportedly targeted for a 45 million-pound bid by Real Madrid at the end of the season, testing the resolve of City to keep Aguero at the Etihad this summer.

Speeding truck kills seven children in Aligarh

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Aligarh, Mar 20 (ANI): A speeding truck carrying bricks crushed seven children to death and injuring several others in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Napoli's Cavani priced at 60 million pounds

March 19, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Rome, March 19 (IANS) Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has been priced at 60 million pounds by the Naples foobtall club.

BJP slams Akhilesh for mass copying in board exams

March 19, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) With paper leaks and mass copying reported widely, the BJP Tuesday hit out at the Akhilesh Yadav government for "complete failure" in conducting the Uttar Pradesh board examinations and playing with the future of lakhs of students.

Pope Francis explains choice of name

March 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Vatican City, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The newly elected pope has explained what inspired him to pick the name Francis, which has never been used in papal history before.

De Gea in Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers

March 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has included Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in the Spanish national squad the World Cup qualifiers.

Mario Balotelli proposes to girlfriend with 'tin foil ring'

March 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, March 16 (ANI): Mario Balotelli popped the question to his girlfriend with a ring made of tin foil.

International diabetes conference begins in Aligarh

March 15, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Aligarh, March 15 (IANS) Over 55 diabetologists from India and countries like Singapore, Finland, Germany, Britain are attending a diabetes conference here that began Friday.

Proximo Spirits to distribute Jose Cuervo tequilas in US

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Mexico City, March 15 (IANS/EFE) US firm Proximo Spirits will begin distributing Jose Cuervo brand tequilas in the US, replacing Britain's Diageo, Mexico's Casa Cuervo S.A. said in a statement.

Samsung unveils 'bigger, faster' Galaxy S4 smartphone

March 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): South Korean mobile maker Samsung has finally unveiled its new Galaxy S4 smartphone.

Vatican sells 100,000 sets of 'Vacant See' stamps

March 14, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Vatican City, March 14 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican sold 100,000 sets of special stamps only made when there is no pope. A total of 200,000 such sets of stamps were printed.

AMU student leader suspended

March 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Aligarh, March 12 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has suspended a student leader for indiscipline.

Heart attacks and strokes may be as old as 4,000 years

March 11, 2013 at 12:27 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Our ancestors who lived 4,000 years ago might have also suffered heart attacks and strokes like many people today, a new study of mummies has suggested.

Judicial system has failed, says ex-attorney general

March 9, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) Gopal Subramanium, former solicitor and attorney general of India said Saturday that the judicial system had failed to provide justice.

'Rising inequality India's fastest growing industry'

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) Rising inequality was India's fastest growing industry,award-winning journalist and rural affairs expert P. Sainath said here Saturday.

Three day Sufi literature seminar begins at AMU

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) National Commission for Minorities chairman Wajahat Habibullah Saturday inaugurated a three-day international seminar on Sufi literature in the Persian language at the Aligarh Muslim University here.

When parking valet tried to rip off Brown

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Singer Chris Brown reportedly threatened a parking valet because he was trying to charge him more than the required fee.

Chris Brown threatens valet for overcharging $5

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Washington, Mar. 8 (ANI): Chris Brown got into a confrontation with a valet attendant on Wednesday, after he tried to fleece the rapper off 10 dollars.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez `very happy' on 86th birthday

March 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Mexico City, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez described himself as "very happy" on his 86th birthday, which he celebrated Wednesday at his home in this capital in the company of family and friends.

Ex-ruler of Bhopal lauded for promoting education

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Aligarh, March 5 (IANS) Uttarakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi Tuesday highlighted the contribution of former ruler Begum Sultan Jahan and said Bhopal in its 240 years' history is the only state that was ruled by women four times.

Malaysian magician considers India his second home

March 3, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Aligarh, March 3 (IANS) Noted Malaysian magician Andrew Lee Sunday said India was like a second home for him because of the "love and affection" he has received from the people here.

Remittances to Mexico fall

March 2, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Mexico City, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Mexico received $1.47 billion in remittances in January, down 2.3 percent from the same month in 2012, the country's central bank said Friday.

'India among top ten atomic countries of the world'

March 1, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Aligarh, Mar 1 (IANS) The development and security of the nation are two sides of the same coin and India has achieved its rank among the top atomic countries on its own, says S. Kailas, director, physics division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.

Anupam Kher honoured in Los Angeles

February 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher was honoured by the Los Angeles City Council with the City Proclamation for his cinematic achievements.

Kissing spree publicity stunt, admits Veena

February 27, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Controversial Pakistani actress Veena Malik has entered the Guinness World Records by receiving 137 kisses on her hand in one minute. She admits it is for the sake of her upcoming film "The City That Never Sleeps".

US state approves online casinos

February 27, 2013 at 11:47 AM

New York, Feb 27 (IANS/EFE) The state of New Jersey Tuesday approved the establishment of online casinos after Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that the two state legislative chambers had approved earlier in the day.

Michelle Williams and Jason Segel split

February 27, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, February 27 (ANI): Michelle Williams and Jason Segel have broken up.

Two tourists drowne in Himachal

February 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 25 (IANS) Two tourists were drowned here Monday when a raft on which they were taking a joy ride overturned in the Beas river, police said.

Tamara Ecclestone confirms engagement

February 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb 25 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone has confirmed her engagement to former City stockbroker Jay Rutland, who proposed to her just one month after they met.

Former Three Lions coach Capello hints at Premier League return

February 24, 2013 at 5:07 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Fabio Capello, who has struggled to adapt to being Russia's boss despite four wins from four in World Cup qualifiers, has signaled his interest in managing a Premier League club.

Having an affair 'better for weight loss than going on a diet'

February 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): Having an affair may be one of the most effective ways to shed the pounds, a shocking new survey has found.

Toyota cricket championship starts Saturday

February 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Aligarh, Feb 20 (IANS) To encourage cricket at the varsity level, NDTV and the ministry of human resource development have joined hands to launch the Toyota Cricket Championship (TUCC) from Saturday.