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Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View

May 24, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Google has gathered images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for use on its Street View.

Nick Carter writing autobiography

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Nick Carter has signed a deal for writing his autobiography with 'Bird Street Books' publication.

Google wants 'rational tax system' following criticism over firm's lesser tax transparency

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Google chairman Eric Schmidt has called for a more rational and predictable international tax system following widespread criticism over the company's failure to have a more transparent tax payment system.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr in $1.1 bn deal?

May 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) The board of web pioneer Yahoo has reportedly approved a deal to buy popular blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, according to various media reports.

Dow, S and P set record highs, log 4-week winning streak

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks bounced back on Friday to end the week for a fourth straight gain, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S and P 500 closing at all-time highs.

New Orleans Mother's Day shooting injures 19

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) In another mass shooting incident in the US, gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, injuring 19 people.

19 injured in New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) Gunmen fired shots during an informal Mother's Day afternoon parade in New Orleans in Louisiana state injuring 19 people, two of them children, according to police.

JPMorgan accuses Bloomberg reporters of spying on 'confidential client data'

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): America's biggest bank, the JPMorgan Chase has accused reporters from media giant Bloomberg LP of using confidential client data to keep tabs on the bank's employees and get the inside track on stories.

'Queen' Helen Mirren swears at 'noisy' street drummers during theatre performance

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Helen Mirren, who was playing Queen in the hit play 'The Audience,' swore at noisy street drummers after they disrupted her performance.

Rahane wants to 'learn day by day, learn from everyone'

May 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Hailing Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid as his "role model", 24-year-old right-hand batsman Ajinkya Rahane Thursday said "learning day by day" and "learning from everyone" is his way of playing cricket.

Will move street vendors' bill: Ajay Maken

May 1, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Wednesday hailed the government for assurance that it will during the current budget session move the bill to protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

'Pass street vendors bill in budget session'

April 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Monday urged the lawmakers to pass a bill in the ongoing budget session that will protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Road to be named after Winehouse

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Her father Mitch has also been working on a statue to be put up in Camden, and her family has also confirmed there will be a docu-film about her short life. Now, the late singer could also be immortalised with a road named after her, reports thesun.co.uk.

New York Times earnings down 93 percent in first-quarter

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 26 (ANI): The New York Times has reported a sharp decline in its first-quarter earnings, mainly because businesses it sold last year were not included in the latest results.

Surviving Boston bomber came 5 minutes before second blast

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) The surviving Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, arrived on Boylston Street near the finish line about five minutes before the deadly April 15 explosion that killed three people and injured over 180, according to the US case against him.

Google fined 145,000 euros for 'Street View snooping' in Germany

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Google has been asked to pay 145,000 euros in fine by a German data protection agency for illegally recording information from unsecured wireless networks.

Three killed in Moscow building gas blast

April 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three people were killed and four others injured in a gas explosion and fire in a high-rise building in Moscow, the emergencies services said Saturday.

Twitter can easily teach people about social movements: Study

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Micro blogging site Twitter can easily teach people about social movements such as Occupy Wall Street and even entice them to participate, a new study has revealed.

Oz man claims he saw UFO twice

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): A man from Caboolture has reported multiple sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects just 2km out from the main town centre.

Britain bids farewell to `Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher

April 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM

London, April 17 (IANS) The funeral of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's only woman prime minister, was held Wednesday and was attended by Queen Elizabeth II, two heads of state and 11 prime ministers from across the world.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blasts

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings. But they suffered hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blast

April 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings, but only after hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Terror in US: three killed in Boston bombings (Afternoon Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Boston/Washington, April 16 (IANS) Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed and 144 injured as terror returned to the US with two powerful explosions striking the world's oldest annual marathon in the city of Boston. President Barack Obama vowed that those responsible would feel the "full weight of justice".

Sports administrator shot in Guyana

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Georgetown (Guyana), April 16 (IANS/CMC) Guyana police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of leading sports administrator, Orin Joseph, who was shot outside his home here.

Boston attacks happened without warning

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Boston/Washington, April 16 (IANS) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is taking the lead in investigating the double bombing that killed at least three people and left at least 144 others injured the Boston Marathon finish line even as local police authorities say the attacks happened without warning.

Boston bombings: Early progress in forensics analysis

April 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) Investigators probing the twin Boston bombings that left three people dead have a number of active leads and have made "some good early progress in the forensics analysis", a law enforcement official said.

US remains vulnerable, says media

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) The American media reacted with horror to the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon that once again brought the nation face to face with the threat of terrorism and showed "how vulnerable the US homeland still is".

Scenes of horror in downtown Boston

April 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Boston, April 16 (IANS) When the smoke cleared after the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon finish line, dozens of victims lay in the street, some unconscious, some grievously injured, according to various eyewitness reports. Blood and broken glass covered sidewalks in the area after the bombings at about 2:50 p.m. local time Monday afternoon in downtown Boston.

Microsoft joins Apple, Samsung in 'smart watch' race: Report

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Now, software giant Microsoft has also joined rival tech firms Apple, Samsung and LG in the race to develop a smart watch, a report has said.

'Sexy' shoeshine babes a hit with Wall Street executives

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 13 (ANI): Executives of Wall Street are paying extra money to get their shoes polished at a Financial District shop, which is staffed by female workers clad in skimpy shorts and tank tops.

Most US women believe they are paid less than men

April 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 13 (IANS/EFE) Eighty-four percent of women in the US believe they are paid less than men for doing the same job, and 35 percent say they suffer discrimination in the workplace, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.

Microsoft working on 'smaller' 7-inch Surface tablet

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is planning to launch a 7-inch tablet to take on rivals such as Apple, a report has said.

Over 2,000 to get invite for Thatcher funeral

April 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

London, April 12 (IANS) More than 2,000 people are being invited to attend the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Baroness Thatcher next Wednesday, an initial list released by Downing Street said Thursday.

Google Street View captures couple having sex on roadside

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Melbourne, April 11(ANI): A South Australian couple has been busted having sex on the side of the road by a Google Street View car.

Fashion now comes to footie city Manchester

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Manchester could become the next fashion capital, as the city has just been announced as the location for Vogue's Fashion Night Out 2013.

New Internet meme based on video game 'Street Fighter' goes viral

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Japanese photo craze hadouken, where people imitate midair fight from video game 'Street Fighter,' is the latest meme to hit the Internet since the 'Harlem Shake.'

Corpse goes unnoticed for weeks in Moscow street

April 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Moscow, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spelling an unpleasant end to the winter, a woman was found stabbed to death in Moscow, with the corpse apparently having spent weeks in the street, covered by snow.

Secrets of tax havens exposed in global media probe

April 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India, have been exposed by a group of international journalists sifting through a trove of 2.5 million secret files,

Global media probe exposes secrets of tax havens

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Drawing from a trove of 2.5 million secret files, a group of international journalists has exposed hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India.

Apple's new iPhone might be launched this summer

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Apple's new iPhone, which is similar in size and shape to its current one, could be launched this summer.

US cops capture suspects by barking like dogs

April 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Apr. 1 (ANI): The New Haven Police Department had to improvise during a standoff to coax two suspects - wanted for stealing a car - out of a house by literally barking like dogs.

US probes Panasonic unit for 'paying bribes to secure business contracts'

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A subsidiary of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is facing probe by U.S. authorities for allegedly paying overseas bribes to secure business contracts.

Ex-Reagan budget director says George W. Bush's policies bankrupted US

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Washington, Apr. 1 (ANI): A former adviser of Ronald Reagan has slammed George W. Bush and his previous boss, saying that their policies bankrupt the country.

Hunt for treasure with Google's new April Fools' prank

April 1, 2013 at 10:18 AM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): In an elaborate April Fool's prank, Internet search giant Google has asked users to hunt for buried treasure using a new pirate-style "treasure mode" on its maps.

CD pioneer Phil Ramone dies at 79

March 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, March 31 (ANI): US music producer and pioneer of digital recording Phil Ramone has passed away in hospital after fighting from aortic aneurysm for several weeks. He was 79.

BlackBerry posts surprise Q4 profit after cutting costs

March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): BlackBerry has reported a surprise profit in the fourth quarter due to a radical cost-cutting plan the smartphone maker is undertaking.

Google Street View reveals images of Fukushima town two years after nuke meltdown, tsunami

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Google's Street View has published striking images of Fukushima town after the triple nuclear meltdown two years after the incident, which forced tens of thousands of residents to flee.

Kelly Brook to judge Lorraine's High Street Fashion Awards

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, March 27 (ANI): Kelly Brook has reportedly signed a deal as a new judge on the panel of ITV's Lorraine's High Street Fashion awards.

Law to empower Indian street vendors soon: Maken

March 25, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Bangalore, March 25 (IANS) Millions of street vendors in cities and towns across India will soon be empowered to run their micro level business by law, union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Ajay Maken said Monday.

Skype exposing users' Internet addresses to 'entire world'

March 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Online call service Skype is constantly exposes users' Internet addresses to the entire world, giving criminals chance to better target cyber attacks and rivals to locate people.

Ford apologises over 'distasteful, offensive scantily clad women' India car ad

March 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Ford Motors India has apologized for an ad campaign that showed scantily-clad, voluptuous women gagged, bound and stuffed in the trunk of the car maker's Figo model.

Chinese media, public welcomes 'glamorous' appearance of new 'folk singer' First Lady

March 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): The Chinese social media has welcomed the international debut of the new First Lady Peng Liyuan, who garnered even more attention than her husband Xi Jinping as embarked on his first trip overseas as China's president.

Duchess Kate given 'baby badge' at Tube visit

March 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge was presented with her own "Baby on Board" badge, which allows pregnant ladies access to priority seating on the Tube, On Wednesday.

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead', Xerox CEO advises young women

March 21, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Chairman and CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns, has revealed that one of the keys to her success was marrying a great man 20 years her senior.

HTC One release delayed due to 'problem in camera parts, metal casing'

March 21, 2013 at 9:53 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Taiwanese mobile maker HTC has delayed shipments of its new flagship smartphone, HTC One.

US regulators probing Microsoft's business partners' 'bribing for contracts' claims

March 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): US authorities are probing tech firm Microsoft's ties with business partners that allegedly bribed foreign government officials in return for software contracts, it has emerged.

Ryanair to buy 175 Boeing passenger jets

March 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Dublin, March 20 (IANS/EFE) Irish budget airline Ryanair Holdings said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 175 737-800 airliners for $15.6 billion (12 billion euros).

Collins was mistaken for heroin addict

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Actress Michelle Collins says her battle with bulimia early in her acting career left her looking so ill that a casting agent mistook her for being high on drugs.

Gujarat has country's best record in reducing malnutrition: Modi

March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday clarified that he had not sought to link malnutrition in the state to beauty consciousness among girls, and claimed the state had achieved the highest rate of reducing malnutrition in India.

Olivia Wilde whisked off Jason Sudeikis for raunchy strip club date after engagement

March 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, March 16 (ANI): Olivia Wilde took her new fiance Jason Sudeikis on a raunchy date to a New York strip club, where they booked a private room with two pole dancers.

Sir Alex Ferguson not included in list of Manchester greats

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London. Mar 16 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has failed to make it into a list of great names that will adorn the doors of the 170million pounds extension to the city's town hall.

Prostitute at work snapped by Google Maps Street View

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Wellington, Mar. 15 (ANI): A man was captured receiving a hand job by a prostitute on Google Maps Street View in England.

Google to $7 mln for 'Street View snooping' in US

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Google has agreed to pay a group of states seven million dollars to settle complaints that it violated people's privacy while using its Street View technology.

US warns China to stop 'unprecedented' wave of cyber attacks against country

March 12, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's most senior security aide has said that Beijing must take action to stop the 'unprecedented' wave of cyber-attacks against America.

Brit TV soap 'Coronation Street' ruined my love life, says Shobna Gulati

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Indian origin British actress Shobna Gulati has revealed that TV fame from 'Coronation Street' prevented her from finding true love and becoming a mother for the second time.

NYSE preparing to 'operate without human traders' in case of disaster

March 10, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is preparing to be able to operate without human traders in case another disaster forces the shutdown of its historic trading floor in downtown Manhattan.

Shobna Gulati quit 'Coronation Street' due to depression

March 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar. 10 (ANI): Indian origin British actress Shobna Gulati has revealed that she had to quit the British TV soap 'Coronation Street,' as fame left her with bouts of depression.

Morgan Freeman to host World Sports Awards

March 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 9 (IANS) Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman is to host the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards here.

New mums face resentment when they return to work

March 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): More women than men in the US report higher levels of work stress, with some women saying that extra strain came from countering the stereotypes surrounding mothers in the workplace, a new survey has revealed.

Google to pay $7m to 30 US states over Street View 'personal data collection' issue

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): Google is set to pay a settlement of about seven million dollars to 30 US states, which had accused the search giant of using its Street View technology to collect personal information from unsecured Wi-Fi networks

Brics nations likely to offer US, UK stake in development bank

March 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Washington, Mar. 8 (ANI): The Brics group of emerging nations is likely to offer to countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. a stake of up to 45 percent in a development bank they are planning to set up.

Wharton or not, Modi set to speak to North American audience

March 7, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would after all speak to audiences in North America courtesy the Overseas Friends of BJP, following the cancellation of an invitation from the Wharton India Economic Forum.

Majority of Americans consider spending cuts 'bad idea'

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Feb. 27 (ANI): More than half of Americans think sequestration is a bad idea, even as there is also a strong appetite for reducing the deficit, according to a new poll.

I Love New Year trailer starring Sunny Deol and Kangana Raut released

February 26, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Sunny Deol at the age of 56 will be seen romancing with a girl half of his age, Kangana Ranaut (25) in upcoming movie I Love New Year. Trailer of the film has been released...............................

General Electric expects India revenue to grow 15-20 pct

February 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): General Electric expects that revenues from the company's Indian business to grow between 15 and 20 percent despite the current economic slowdown.

Bride-to-be catches fiance cheating on her using Russia's 'Google Street View'

February 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A bride-to-be has caught her fiance cheating on her with his lover with the help of Russia's equivalent of Google Street View, Yandex Maps.

Russia bets on transport investment to boost growth

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Massive spending on transport infrastructure combined with measures to lure more foreign direct investment and improve the business climate could help boost Russia's flagging economic growth, First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said Thursday.

Women spend 474 days of their lives applying make-up

February 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Women in the UK spend a year and three months of their lifetime putting on cosmetics, a survey has revealed.

Nepal's major political parties 'agree' to form next government through elections

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Feb. 20 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, major political parties in Nepal are close to reaching a deal for fresh elections monitored by the Chief justice to form the next government in a bid to end months of constitutional crisis.

Helen Flanagan's pout mimicked by ex-screen beau Ryan Thomas' daughter

February 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM

London, February 17 (ANI): Corrie star Ryan Thomas made a cheeky dig at Helen Flanagan and her pout by sending her a snap of his daughter imitating her.

Now, you can order a pint of beer with your books in UK's micropubs

February 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): A Chapel in Kent, which was once turned into a bookshop, has now been transformed into a pub.

Non-profit cricket group Bat4Africa launches new 'hybrid' bat to arrange funds for kids NGO

February 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM

London, Feb 16 (ANI): A specially designed cricket bat has been launched by non-profit cricket organisation Bat4Africa, who has pledged to donate all profits from the sales of the bat to help to raise funds for a charity supporting street children.

World's costliest diamond studded cake comes with 32m pounds price tag

February 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM

London, Feb 16 (ANI): Brides-to-be with Petra Ecclestone tendencies have found a new way to lavish money on their wedding after a cake worth millions was unveiled ahead of The National Gay Wedding Show.

Sesame Street hits 1bln YouTube views

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Popular American children's television series Sesame Street has hit one billion views on YouTube.

Liposuction world's 'most popular' cosmetic procedure

February 13, 2013 at 10:50 AM

London, Feb. 13 (ANI): As celebrities are becoming seemingly more slender with every passing day, more of us are turning to liposuction for a helping hand, which has helped the surgery become world's most heavily requested treatment, according to the latest statistics.

UK Nike salesman sacked for trying to sell old trainers on Facebook

February 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): A salesman working at Nike London store has been sacked for trying to sell company-issue trainers on social networking giant Facebook.

Apple 'experimenting' with 'iWatch' made with 'curved glass'

February 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Tech giant Apple is 'experimenting with wristwatch-like devices made of curved glass,' a report has claimed.

Google store view snaps couple pretending to have sex

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): A cheeky couple posed with their underwear around their ankles in a French changing room as Google photographers visited the store.

LinkedIn's 'double-than-expected' Q4 profits send shares up 10 pct

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): Business-oriented social network LinkedIn has beaten Wall Street expectations for its fourth-quarter financial results.

Beijing court takes rare decision against 'black jail' system used to suppress dissidents

February 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb. 7 (ANI): In a rare legal attack on the obscure 'black jail' system used to suppress dissent in Beijing, a court sentenced 10 men to prison for illegally detaining petitioners and ordered them to pay compensation to their victims.

News Corporation's net income double in Q4

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): News Corporation has reported a more-than-doubling in profits, but spent another 56 million dollars to cover costs related to the defunct News of the World.

Catherine Zeta Jones is more beautiful than ever, says hubby Michael Douglas

February 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Michael Douglas believes his wife of 12 years Catherine Zeta-Jones is 'more beautiful than ever' inside and out.

I am not sexy: Keegan

February 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) She may have been voted the sexiest soap star, but actress Michelle Keegan doesn't think she is a "typical sexy girl".

Jessica Parker turns designer for charity

February 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has designed a bag to raise funds for US foundation of AIDS amfAR.

Standard & Poor's to face lawsuit over inaccurate ratings

February 5, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Standard & Poor's said it will face a lawsuit from the US government over its inaccurate ratings of mortgage-related investments in the run-up to the financial crisis, CNN reported.

Kolkata intellectuals demand action in Park Street rape case

February 5, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) A section of city intellectuals took to the streets Tuesday to protest the government's "inaction" in the alleged Park Street rape case.

Indian origin Brit TV star Shobna Gulati dating toyboy 17 years junior

February 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, Feb. 5 (ANI): Indian origin British actress Shobna Gulati has shown the world her new toyboy beau Tony Brown, who, at 29, is 17 years her junior.

Iran smuggling 'manpads' anti-aircraft missiles to militants, warns US

February 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Iran is intensifying a campaign to destabilise the Middle East by smuggling anti-aircraft weapons to militant allies through its international paramilitary force, outgoing US defence secretary Leon Panetta has warned.

Chinese cyber attacks on Western firms, governments 'growing': Experts

February 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Cyber attacks on Western companies, governments and foreign-based dissidents that are believed to originate in China are growing, experts have warned.

Hike education, health share in GDP, say children

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Social exclusion, lack of quality education, malnutrition and child labour were some of the issues children from 14 states Friday put at the forefront while demanding bigger share for education and health in the GDP.