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IMF downgrades Russian economy outlook

June 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Moscow, June 19 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its forecast of Russian GDP growth in 2013 from 3.4 percent to 2.5 percent, head of the IMF mission said.

Why women in red attract men like magnets

June 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Wellington, June 19 (ANI): Scientists have found that women are more likely to wear read colour when they are at their most fertile.

Katy Perry to be on Vogue cover

June 17, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) "Firework" hitmaker Katy Perry will feature on the cover of fashion magazine Vogue for the first time. She will grace the July cover of the magazine.

Voges says Warner will learn from his mistakes

June 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Sydney, June 17 (ANI): Australian batsman Adam Voges has said that David Warner will learn from his mistakes like he learnt the hard way that drinking and cricket need to be managed carefully.

Ferrari's first GP winner Gonzalez dead

June 15, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Buenos Aires, June 15 (IANS) Former Formula 1 driver Jose Froilan Gonzalez of Argentina died Saturday at the age of 90.

Selena Gomez's mum gives birth to baby girl

June 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 15(ANI): Selena Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey, has given birth to a girl child.

Miley Cyrus' parents getting divorce

June 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Miley Cyrus's parents, Billy Ray and Tish, are getting divorce.

Women at lower risk during home birth

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Planned home births are less risky than hospital births, particularly for women who have previously given birth, a new study has revealed.

Coca-Cola taps 4 US athletes as Sochi Olympic ambassadors

June 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US soft-drink giant Coca-Cola has tapped four champion American athletes to represent the company at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia's Black Sea town of Sochi, including Olympic champion figure skater Michelle Kwan.

Exotic monkeys seized at Ukrainian airport

June 13, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Kiev, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Customs officials at Kiev's international airport have seized 15 rare monkeys, Ukraine's ministry for revenue and duties said.

Oscar winner Benigni 'hates' Berlusconi

June 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Rome, June 12 (IANS/AKI) Oscar winner Roberto Benigni, whose 1997 film "La vita e' bella" (Life is Beautiful) won three Academy Awards, has unleashed a humurous jibe at Silvio Berlusconi, saying he had a "wonderful relationship of platonic hatred" with the former premier.

Don't let hot summer nights rob sleep

June 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) We end up having sleepless nights when the temperature mercilessly goes up and frequency of power cuts increases. If keeping windows open for fresh air is one way to get good sleep, there are more you can do to sleep like a baby.

'Iran to adhere to its n-policy'

June 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Moscow, June 11 (IANS) Iran is not going to change its nuclear policy irrespective of who becomes the next president, Iranian ambassador to Moscow Reza Sajjadi has said.

Tulisa Contostavlos' father worried for her

June 10, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Los Angeles, June 10 (IANS) Singer Tulisa Contostavlos' father Plato Contostavlos says he is worried about the way his daughter is leading her life.

I fear for Tulisa and her career after drug arrest, says dad

June 9, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Tulisa's father, Plato has revealed that he fears for his daughter after she has been arrested for suspicion of supplying cocaine.

Naomi Campbell to face trial in Sicily

June 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM

London, June 9 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell has reportedly been ordered to stand a trial in Sicily for an alleged attack on a photographer that put him in hospital in July 2009.

Brad Pitt gives generous tip to lucky waitress

June 8, 2013 at 2:17 AM

Berlin, June 8 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt reportedly gave waitress Undine Orth, 24, a tip of over $700 after dinner at Japanese eatery Kuchi here.

Roberto Cavalli wants to dress Kate Middleton

June 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM

London, June 7 (IANS) Italian designer Roberto Cavalli thinks the Duchess of Cambridge should dress up in a sexy way. He would like to design something for her, but not too bold.

Russia seeks more detail from Turkey on sarin

June 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

Moscow, June 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has called on Turkey to provide more information about the reported seizure of the chemical agent sarin from militants detained on the border with Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.

I worry for Justin Bieber: Channing Tatum

June 6, 2013 at 6:25 AM

Los Angeles, June 6 (IANS) Actor Channing Tatum fears teen singer Justin Bieber will struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood because he lacks the experience of the real world, especially since he has spent his growing up years in the spotlight.

Jennifer Love Hewitt expecting first child with 'Client List' co-star

June 5, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Jennifer Love Hewitt and her co-star Brian Hallisay, are expecting their first child.

Amanda Bynes' neighbours terrified of her

June 1, 2013 at 5:37 AM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) If actress-singer Amanda Bynes' neighbours are to be believed, she talks to herself.

Google's 'Petri Dish' Doodle honours inventor Julius Richard Petri

May 31, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, May 31 (ANI): Google is commemorating the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish, Julius Richard Petri, on what would have been his 160th birthday by a doodle.

'Superman' was a fat kid!

May 30, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New York, May 30 (ANI): 'Man of Steel' star Henry Cavill has revealed that he was fat during his childhood.

New 'Superman' was fat kid!

May 30, 2013 at 3:16 AM

Los Angeles, May 30 (IANS) Actor Henry Cavill, who will debut as the caped 'Superman' in forthcoming film "Man Of Steel", says he never dreamt he would slip into the role someday as he was a fat child.

New Karnataka minister given IT, BT portfolios

May 26, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Bangalore, May 26 (IANS) S.R. Patil, who was sworn-in as member of the Siddaramaiah government Saturday, will be the new Karnataka minister for information technology (IT), biotechnology (BT) and science and technology.

'Dead' Brit woman calls up pals for reunion

May 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): A woman, who had been mourned by her friends 30 years ago, gave them the shock of their lives when she called them to organize a school reunion.

'He-man' voted favorite cartoon classic

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, May 17(ANI): 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' has been named as the most popular classic kids' cartoon.

Pigs' heads left outside Islamic school and Catholic church in Sydney

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): An Islamic school and a Catholic church in western Sydney have been attacked with pigs' heads.

Ruling BJP headed for rout in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP was Wednesday headed for a rout in assembly election with several ministers, including deputy chief minister K.S. Eshwarappa, trailing as votes were counted.

Car salesmen 'least trusted professionals'

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): Car salesmen have been found to be the least ethical and honest professionals.

Reese Witherspoon lost memory when she had third baby

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Reese Witherspoon has revealed that the downside to having a baby to hug and kiss is that you forget everything.

Neil Patrick, David to move to New York

April 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) The popular TV show "How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris will relocate to New York after he finishes shooting the TV show's final season here.

Hall happy with decision to end 'Dexter'

April 20, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Michael C. Hall, who plays the lead character in TV show "Dexter", of which he is also the executive producer, is happy with channel Showtime's decision to conclude the show after as many as eight seasons.

Mayan Long Count calendar did end on December 2012

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Carbon dating of a wooden beam from a Guatemalan temple has confirmed the end date of the Mayan Long Count calendar.

Carbon-14 dating links Mayan and European calendars

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 12(ANI): One of the Mayan calendars, the Maya Long Count, is empirically calibrated to the modern European calendar, according to an international team of researchers.

Amity partners Man U to host 5-day player development program

April 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

NOIDA(UP), April 9 (ANI): Manchester United Soccer Schools in association with Amity Group of Institutions is organizing a five-day "Player Development Program" from April 10-14, 2013 at Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi.

Is Prince Michael Jackson dating Kuwaiti princess?

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson's eldest son- Prince- was recently spotted out on a date with Remi Alfalah, who is believed to be a Kuwaiti princess.

Karnataka poll: Congress protestor dies, BJP list Friday

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) Demonstrations by opponents and supporters of probable Congress candidates for the Karnataka assembly poll turned tragic here Thursday when a 48-year-old demonstrator died of suspected heart attack.

Angry Michael warns Lindsay's event organiser

April 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael has written an open letter to his daughter's event Mike Heller, warning him strict action if anything goes wrong with his daughter.

Study tour reveals nuke crisis hit Fukushima products now radioactive free

March 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Fukushima (Japan), Mar.28 (ANI): The nuclear disaster that hit Japan's Fukushima Prefecture over two years ago, forcing the evacuation of over 160,000 residents, appears now to be gradually receding into the past, with key officials saying that daily essentials such as rice, vegetables and other products are free of radioactive substance.

Valcke says Mineirao stadium ready for World Cup

March 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 7 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke declared Brazil's Mineirao stadium ready for next year's World Cup despite its controversial reopening last month.

Nicole Scherzinger slams Justin Bieber for late show

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has slammed Justin Bieber for arriving two hours late on stage in London on Monday.

Rihanna scared of her mother

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Mar 2 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, 25, has admitted that the only person she is scared of is her mother.

Campaign to reduce maternal deaths in Karnataka

February 25, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Bangalore, Feb 25 (IANS) An apex body of obstetricians and gynecologists has joined hands with the US-based international non-profit organisation Programme for Appropriate Technology in Heath (Path) to reduce maternal deaths across Karnataka.

Kris Humphries' lawyer 'threatens' to destroy Kim's reality TV career

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, Feb. 14 (ANI): Kris Humphries lawyer, who is trying to prove that his client's and Kim Kardashian 72-day marriage was a fraud, has reportedly threatened to wreck the reality TV star's career.

Xavi Hernandez to stay with Barca though June 2016

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Barcelona, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Midfielder Xavi Hernandez has signed a contract extension that will keep him with FC Barcelona through June 2016, the club said Monday.

One another step for uninterrupted power supply to Delhi:C.M.

January 25, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit laid the foundation stone for the 53rd grid sub-station of BYPL at Karol BaghIt would ensure uninterrupted power supply and will take care of any unforeseen eventualities.

MMTC looks to wheat, corn exports

January 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Panaji, Jan 13 (IANS) With iron ore exports grounded, the Minerals and Metal Trading Corp (MMTC) has begun exporting wheat to make up for the losses through Goa's leading port, an official said.

26 killed in China landslide

January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed Friday when a landslide buried a small village in China's Yunnan province, Xinhua reported.

In poll mode Karnataka, Congress goes on padayatras

January 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Bangalore, Jan 7 (IANS) The Congress, hoping to recapture power in Karnataka after nearly six years, Monday launched issue-based 'padayatras' (marches) and people's contact programmes that would continue for three months.

Mollie King enjoys date with cricket ace Stuart Broad

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): Mollie King and Stuart Broad, who spent much of their respective summers flirting over Twitter, finally enjoyed their first formal date on Saturday.

Minister denies Russian arms supplies to Syria

December 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Moscow, Dec 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not supplying the Syrian authorities with offensive weapons or any kinds of weapons that could be used against civilians, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

'Nandeesha' fails with weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

December 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Film: "Nandeesha"; Cast: Komal, Malavika, Parul Yadav, Sreenivasa Murthy, Ramesh Bhat, Kurigalu Pratap and Vijayalakshmi; Director: Sai Prakash; Producer: Anasuya Kumar; Music: Hamsalekha; Camera: Selvam; Rating: **

Ronald Reagan 'ignored' British Queen's 'invitation to stay' at Windsor Castle

December 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): Former US President Ronald Reagan risked creating the 'worst possible impression' by ignoring an invitation from the British Queen to stay at Windsor Castle for over two months, it has emerged.

Man who shot firefighters in US planned more killings

December 26, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (IANS/EFE) The New York man who killed two volunteer firefighters and wounded two before taking his own life left behind a note suggesting he planned more deaths, police said Tuesday.

Doomsday looming on Christmas Eve?

December 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Washington, December 24 (ANI): People were relieved that the world showed no signs of ending on Friday as predicted by many, but one German researcher has sparked fear again saying that Dec. 24th could be the big day.

Gang rape victim's condition better, optimistic about future : Doctors

December 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The 23-year-old physiotherapist who was brutally raped has shown "improvement" and is "optimistic about the future", but the danger of infection spreading in her body continues, doctors said Saturday.

Doomsday a time to let go of old patterns and heal the planet, says Mayan expert

December 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Melbourne, December 22 (ANI): As people all around the globe anxiously awaited the end of the world to end on Doomsday December 21, there is only one person who can answer what actually happened on the day predicted for the Mayan apocalypse.

World survives predicted Mayan apocalypse unscathed

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

London, December 22 (ANI): As thousands of people around the world anxiously awaited the end of the world on "Doomsday" December 21, the predicted time of the world's end came and went without major incident.

I know when the world will end, says Vladimir Putin

December 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Dubai, Dec. 21 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin is not worried by the prophecies about the world ending on Friday, as he knows that it has another 4.5 billion years left.

'End of world' billions of years away, says Vatican's top astronomer

December 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): The director of the Vatican Observatory has rubbished talks of December 21 Mayan doomsday, saying that the end of the Earth, if it happens, is billions of years away.

Varanasi witnesses increase in tourists over doomsday rumours

December 21, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Varanasi, Dec.21 (ANI): Threatened by rumours of doomsday, devotees and tourists thronged the holy city of Varanasi on Thursday for shelter and to offer prayers.

Mayan apocalypse to strike at 11:11pm

December 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Melbourne, December 21 (ANI): Since long debate has been raging about exactly when doomsday will strike, but now experts have melded science and superstition to bring you the exact time.

L.A. Reid regrets quitting 'The X Factor'

December 21, 2012 at 4:05 AM

London, Dec 21 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed L.A. Reid is already regretting quitting "The X Factor" USA.

World likelier to 'change' than end on Dec 21 doomsday, say Mayans

December 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Melbourne, December 19 (ANI): While the whole world is talking about the Mayan Apocalypse, which is scheduled for Friday, real life Mayans say it may be more of a 'transformation' than an 'obliteration'.

World will really end on Dec 21, say real Mayans

December 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Melbourne, December 19 (ANI): While the whole world is talking about the Mayan Apocalypse, which is scheduled for Friday, real life Mayans say it really is the end of the world.

'Harried' Mayor of French village urges 'visitors to not come to survive Mayan Apocalypse

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Sydney, Dec. 19 (ANI): French authorities have pleaded with New Age fanatics, sightseers and media crews not to come to the tiny village, which some believe will be one of the few places spared when the world supposedly ends on Friday.

Vatican debunks 'Mayan prediction of world ending in 2012 wrong'

December 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Dec. 14 (ANI): A top Vatican astronomer has confirmed that the world won't be ending in 10 days, despite predictions to the contrary by the Mayans.

'Panicky' Brits buying 25-year food survival packs ahead of possible 'Mayan apocalypse'

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): A possible end of the world predicted by the Mayan calendar has prompted UK customers to buy 'food survival packs' for upto 25 years.

5-mile long 80-foot high rock barrier planned to protect New York Harbor from future storms

December 3, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Washington, Dec. 3 (ANI): After Hurricane Sandy, there are plans to built a 80-foot rock barrier rising from the Atlantic Ocean to harness New York Harbor and its surrounding waterways to protect the city from future storms.

LiLo narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction at 'Liz and Dick' premiere

November 22, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, November 22 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who struggled to be taken seriously as an actress, looked chuffed to be at her own premiere in LA on Tuesday.

Cooper, DiCaprio were 'worlds apart'

November 16, 2012 at 7:38 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 16 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper says his first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio was during his school days and it made him feel how different stardom was.

Romney losing Facebook 'Likes' @ 847-an-hour post US presidential defeat!

November 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Washington, Nov. 13 (ANI): Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's fall from 'social-media grace' can now be watched by political observers through a new site.

Hayek remembers naughty time in boarding school

November 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 4 (IANS) Salma Hayek looks back at her boarding school days very fondly and says that the best part used to be "getting up in the middle of the night" and "making all the alarm clocks go off".

Anderson says Cook's 'inspirational' dressing room speeches get players to follow him

October 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Oct 27(ANI): Fast bowler James Anderson has praised Test captain Alastair Cook's leadership skills, saying the opening batsman gets his players to follow him with his inspirational speeches in the dressing room.

Williams wants daughter to be a rebel

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams says he will be "disappointed" if his baby daughter, Teddy, isn't a rebel when she's older.

US fast food chain to serve up Hobbit-inspired menu

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Melbourne, Oct 25 (ANI): A fast food chain in the US wants Tolkien fans to prepare themselves for an unexpected journey with its Hobbit-inspired menu.

Kelly Brook fancies Kim Kardashian's `amazing` bod

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

London, October 17 (ANI): Kelly Brook has admitted that she cannot compete with the beauty of Kim Kardashian.

Danielle Spencer 'initiated separation' from Russell Crowe

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Wellington, October 16 (ANI): It was Danielle Spencer who pulled the plug on her nine-year marriage with Russell Crowe.

Scarf-covered Muslim girls banned from Russian schools

October 15, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Moscow, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Several Muslim families in southern Russia have complained that their daughters were not allowed to attend school wearing head scarves.

Indians join hands to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism

October 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) "Count Me In", NGO India@75's national volunteering call-to-action that kicked off on Gandhi Jayanti Oct 2 to declare a National Volunteering Week, has ended after a series of events at various places in India.

Messi grateful to Barcelona

October 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Madrid, Oct 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is probably the best footballer in the world and the 25-year-old believes he owes a great debt of gratitude to his club for making him into the player he is today.

Veteran Hollywood actor Herbert Lom dies at 95

September 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

London, September 28 (ANI): Herbert Lom, the veteran actor who gained fame for his role Inspector Clouseau's crazed superior in the 'Pink Panther' films, passed away on Thursday morning. He was 95.

Selena Gomez sheds `Disney girl' label

September 27, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 27 (IANS/EFE) Singer and actress Selena Gomez is distancing herself from her "Disney girl" label and will star in "Hotel Transylvania" in the US, an animated comedy in which she provides the voice for Count Dracula's daughter.

Demi Lovato's 'overweight' issues

September 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, Sep 22 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato says she has always felt overweight since she was very young, and that insecurity continues to stay with her till date.

Barca president keen to start work on Messi contract extension

September 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Madrid, Sep 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell said it would be an error not to start work on renewing the contract of star striker Lionel Messi.

Cole to meet beau's family

September 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

London, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole, who wants her beau Tre Holloway to visit her homeland, is now planning a trip to New York to meet his family.

'Declare Oct 2 as the National Volunteering Day'

September 20, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Ten eminent personalities came together here Thursday to give their support and start the next big step in volunteerism in India by signing a petition to President Pranab Mukherjee to establish Oct 2 as "National Volunteering Day".

Cole wants to take beau to homeland

September 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

London, Sep 20 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole reportedly wants to take her dancer boyfriend Tre Holloway to her hometown of Tyneside in northeast England.

Al-Qaeda leader confirms death of 'bin Laden confidant' Libi

September 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): A new video recording has emerged showing Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri confirming that a former confidant of Osama bin Laden, Abu Yahya al-Libi, is dead.

Mel B wants Australian citizenship

September 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

London, Sep 11 (IANS) Spice Girls member Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B, is applying for Australian citizenship for herself and her family, and wants to move permanently to Sydney.

Raising six kids tougher than action stunts: Pitt

September 8, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 8 (IANS) Actor Brad Pitt feels raising six children is tougher than starring in action movies.

Count down for 100th Indian rocket launch begins Friday morning

September 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Chennai, Sep 6 (IANS) The 51-hour count down for the 100th mission of the Indian space agency, slated for Sep 9, would begin Friday at 6.51 a.m. at the Sriharikota satellite launch centre in Andhra Pradesh, around 80 km from here, an official said.

MJ 'suffered booze collapse before 2009 London gigs'

September 3, 2012 at 1:05 PM

London, September 3 (ANI): Leaked documents have revealed Michael Jackson's dubious mental state in the weeks before his London comeback shows.

Berry hopes to give daughter European education

August 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry is hoping to move to her fiance Olivier Martinez's native Paris to expand her daughter Nahla's cultural education as well as keep her safe from the paparazzi.

Carey to launch nail paint range

August 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey will create two nail polish collections, and is excited to begin work on them.

British tourists to Goa dip, Russian arrivals shoot up

August 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Panaji, Aug 2 (IANS) The number of tourists from Britain to Goa has declined 30 percent, but Russian tourists have swelled by more than 200 percent over the last two years, the state assembly was told Thursday.

Lochte's US flag grill almost cost him gold medal at London Olympics

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31(ANI): Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who won Team USA first gold medal at Saturday's men's individual 400 meter individual medley, supports an American flag-themed grill, and it almost cost him his gold medal.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers to play Dracula in US TV series

July 26, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, July 26 (ANI): Jonathan Rhys Meyers will be playing the role of the infamous Count Dracula in a US version of Bram Stoker's classic tale.