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

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

Stay fashionable while travelling

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A pair of casual jeans, stylish cotton tees, sunglasses and hats are a must when you are travelling, says designer Rina Dhaka and adds that women should carry outfits and accessories according to the nature of destination.

Five students drown in China

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) Five students of a middle school in south China's Guangdong province drowned when one of them accidentally fell into a river and the others tried to rescue him, officials said Sunday.

'Daring' Posh goes bra-less in New York

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted in New York City wearing a bright blue skirt and revealing blouse, on Friday.

3 killed, 53 wounded in serial car bombings in Iraq

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least three people were killed and 53 wounded when two suicide car bombers and a car bomb struck Kurdish security forces in Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk on Wednesday, medical and police sources told Xinhua.

'Sex and the City 3' movie would be wonderful, says Sarah Jessica Parker

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 05 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to the third series of 'Sex and the City' movie.

Builders of Giza pyramids 'ate more than 4,000 pounds of meat everyday'

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The builders of the famous Giza pyramids feasted on food from a massive catering-type operation, the remains of which scientists have discovered at a workers' town near the pyramids.

London Marathon runners hope for an excellent show

April 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Nairobi, April 19 (IANS) Kenyan marathon runners Friday left for London buoyant about staging an excellent show during Sunday's race.

Anjolie Ela Menon to unveil mural on old Delhi at IGI

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Leading contemporary artist Anjolie Ela Menon will open a new chapter in public art April 19 when she unveils her new mural - Walled City - at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for visitors to the capital to glimpse a slice of the city's Mughal history.

Spanish movie nominated for Mexican film award

April 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Madrid, April 13 (IANS/EFE) The big winner in Spain's Goya film awards, "Blancanieves", has been nominated for Mexico's Ariel prize in the category of best Ibero-American picture.

Dems, GOP strike bipartisan 'deal' to expand background checks on gun buyers

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 11 (ANI): Boosting White House hopes for a firearms control law, two US senators have brokered a bipartisan deal to expand background checks on gun buyers.

DIC, DOZ record 15 percent growth

April 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Dubai, April 9 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Internet City (DIC), the MENA region's largest IT cluster, and Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), the world's first freezone dedicated to the outsourcing industry, have announced a growth of 15 percent.

Tina Turner set to marry record producer Edwin Bach

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): More than 35 years after divorcing her former hubby Ike Turner and 27 years of dating her partner, Tina Turner is set to wed again.

24 killed in Peru bus crash

March 28, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Lima, March 28 (IANS) At least 24 people, most of them miners, were killed and a similar number were injured when their bus plunged into a ravine in Peru, police said.

Samsung Galaxy S4: Features and Specifications

March 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Samsung Electronics unveiled its new smartphone Galaxy S4 at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Thursday. Following are the features and specifications of Samsung Galaxy S4.

Obama fantasizes about hanging out in Israel wearing fake mustache

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): President Barack Obama just wants to be a regular tourist and hang out in Israel.

New Pope elected by cardinals

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Vatican City, March 14 (IANS) White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday night announced to the world that cardinals gathered inside elected a new Pope to head the Catholic Church.

After 8 years, Priyanka reunites with her singing idol

March 11, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra has always idolised Alisha Chinai, who has been roped in to sing for the actress in "Krrish 3".

Sarah Jessica Parker fan of Hillary Clinton

March 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) "The Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker says she is a fan of former US secretary of state because she is cultured and very curious.

Are UP's Muslims disenchanted with the Samajwadi Party?

March 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Is the crucial Muslim vote bank of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) drifting away? Even while party leaders say there is nothing that could "alienate the minorities", community leaders have begun to openly speak of their "early disenchantment" with SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Pablo Berger says he's hoping for more silent films

March 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Mexico City, March 6 (IANS/EFE) Following the success of silent films in black and white like "The Artist" and "Blancanieves" (Snow White), Spanish filmmaker Pablo Berger said in Mexico that he's convinced there will be more hit movies of this kind in different countries.

UP allows sale of premium liquor in shopping malls

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Lucknow, Mar 1 (IANS) Premium foreign liquor would now be available in Uttar Pradesh's shopping malls. For this, the state government has decided to levy a license fee of Rs.10 lakh.

Brian Blessed compares Pamela Anderson to Dalai Lama

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Brian Blessed opened up about his friendship with Pamela Anderson, his love life at 76 and how the Dalai Lama prefers cold showers to sex in a recent interview.

Ex- Republican Jackson Jr. charged with misusing $750,000 campaign funds

February 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Sydney, Feb 16 (ANI): Former Republican politician Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged with misusing 750, 000 dollars of campaign funds, using them for personal use, and may face a prison sentence, according to a criminal information filed in a Washington, D.C court on Friday.

Helen Flanagan flaunts Marilyn Monroe tattoo

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, February 11 (ANI): Helen Flanagan flaunted her figure in Dubai as she puckered up for a pose worthy of her screen idol - Marilyn Monroe

Why Piggy Chops can't sing for films

February 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra, who impressed everyone with her hit international single, 'In My City', reportedly can't sing for her Bollywood films as her contract with the music label that has produced her single doesn't allow her to do so.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

Helen Flanagan wants to finish studies to prove she's not a 'bimbo'

February 1, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): After going on about not wanting to be seen as a bimbo for a while, Helen Flanagan has revealed that she wants to get some qualifications to prove it to everyone.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen giving finishing touches to $20m LA house

January 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): After moving into the new abode last year, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have continued to add the finishing touches to their 20-million-dollar Brentwood pad.

Man City teen star charged over deaths of Indian-origin brother, sister in fatal crash

January 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM

London, Jan 25(ANI): Manchester City teen star Courtney Meppen-Walter has been charged with causing death of a brother and sister of Indian origin by slapdash or inconsiderate driving after a crash last year.

Blast rocks Kabul, several killed

January 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Kabul, Jan 16 (IANS) A powerful blast rocked Afghan capital Kabul Wednesday leaving over a dozen people dead and injured, Xinhua reported, citing witnesses.

Boxer Orlando Cruz becomes first active athlete to declares he's gay

January 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New York, Jan. 13 (ANI): Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz has quite suddenly become a hero to many after becoming the first active athlete in a traditional male sport to announce to the world that he is homosexual.

Four killed in Karachi

January 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Three bodies bearing gunshot wounds were found and a woman was shot down in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported Saturday.

Exporter attacked, house robbed in Gurgaon

January 11, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) An exporter was severely beaten up and robbed at gunpoint at his house here, police said Friday.

Anti-rape protester calls off indefinite hunger strike

January 7, 2013 at 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) One of the two protesters on indefinite fast at the Jantar Mantar to demand stronger anti-rape laws ended his 14-day-long hunger strike Monday after he was admitted to hospital when his condition deteriorated.

Fog hits train services, flights in Uttar Pradesh

January 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) Even as the sun shone bright and mercury climbed a few notches on New Year's Day here, dense fog on the outskirts delayed a dozen trains and led to cancellation of five Tuesday.

Special court in Bareilly awards death sentence to culprit for rape, murder

December 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Dec. 25 (ANI): A special court in Bareilly awarded death sentence to a man on Monday, guilty of raping and killing a 10-year-old Dalit girl in 2009.

US: 'Renegade' returns to face fiscal cliff and gun lobby (2012 in Retrospect)

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Despite a still sputtering economy, President Barack Obama created history again in America's most expensive and contentious White House race only to face another looming financial crisis and a massacre of the innocents that left the nation traumatised.

Consortium secures $3.2 bn for Mexico project

December 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Mexico City, Dec 21 (IANS/EFE) Brazilian-Mexican consortium Braskem-Idesa said it has reached a $3.2 billion financing deal for its Ethylene XXI petrochemical project in Mexico.

First Andersen fairytale discovered in Denmark

December 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Copenhagen, Dec 14 (IANS) The very first Hans Christain Andersen fairytale has been discovered by a historian in the late author's native island of Funen in central Denmark, a media report said.

Hamas chief rejects Israel's right on 'Palestinian land'

December 9, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Gaza, Dec. 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Khaled Meshaal, the exiled Hamas leader who is on his first visit to Gaza, rejected Saturday any right of Israel 'on historic Palestinian land'.

Sex club with dungeons sparks fury in quiet UK neighbourhood

November 26, 2012 at 5:03 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): A new sex club in Southampton, which sparked outrage after opening in a quiet residential neighbourhood without planning permission, has been ordered to close by council chiefs.

Chelsea confident over signing Suarez if Guardiola becomes boss

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): English football club Chelsea, who are eyeing Luis Suarez, believe that they can land the Anfield star by installing Pep Guardiola as boss, according to a report.

Sugarcane farmers unhappy ahead of Diwali

November 12, 2012 at 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) With their demand for Rs.300 per quintal pricing for sugarcane still unmet and sugar mills yet to start crushing operations, sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh are an unhappy lot ahead of Diwali, said a farmers' representative.

Huge cache of turtles seized in UP

November 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) A huge cache of turtles stuffed in sacks was recovered from an ambulance in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late Thursday, police said.

Obama implicates Romney as 'bestseller of untruthful facts' in last Ohio rally

November 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Washington, Nov. 5 (ANI): US President Barck Obama has implicated Republican rival Mitt Romney as "a very talented salesman," as he addressed a packed crowd of 4,000 energized supporters in the Mentor High School in Ohio.

Beckhams moving to New York City?

November 1, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Wellington, November 1 (ANI): David Beckham has reportedly been considering moving his family to New York City.

Guatemala's Mayan people demand end to 21st December doomsday myth

October 27, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New York, October 27 (ANI): Mayan people from Guatemala have accused the government and tour groups on Wednesday of perpetuating the myth that their calendar foresees the imminent end of the world for monetary gain.

$121,000 put for head of car thieves' leader

October 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Manila, Oct 26 (IANS) An official in a Philippine city has announced a $121,000 reward for the decapitated head of an alleged leader of a car thieves' gang.

Festive fever grips India as devotees throng theme based pandals during Durga Puja

October 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Kolkata/Varanasi/Guwahati/Kanpur/Bareilly, Oct.22 (ANI): A festive fever prevailed across India on Sunday and Monday, as devotees thronged aesthetically designed theme based pandals to celebrate the festival of Durga Puja.

Pope Benedict names first ever Native American saint

October 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Vatican City, Oct 22 (ANI): Pope Benedict XVI has created seven new saints, including the first Native American one, Mohawk Kateri Tekakwitha

Adebayor maybe on brink of quitting Tottenham Spur

October 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM

London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Tottenham Spur's Emmanuel Adebayor increasingly believes he has no future under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Cocaine worth $66 mn seized in Puerto Rico

October 12, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Mexico City, Oct 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A large batch of cocaine weighing 660 kg worth an estimated value of $66 million in the retail market has been seized in Puerto Rico. It was meant for being shipped to the US.

Pattinson flirting with mystery woman

October 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 11 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly been seen flirting with an unkown woman.

New oil field boosts Mexico's production curve

October 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, Oct 9 (IANS/EFE) The new oil field found in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico boosts Mexico's production curve to 50 years, Energy Secretary Jordy Herrera said.

Stoke boss Pulis urges FA to ban 'diver' Suarez for simulation during Anfield draw

October 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has demanded that the Football Association (FA) take action against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for intentionally diving in a bid to win a penalty kick during their goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Mexico announces oil find

October 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Mexico City, Oct 6 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Felipe Calderon Friday said another significant crude discovery has been made at a well in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, hailing the find as confirmation of a "huge oil system" in that region.

Five people arrested in Delhi with Rs.8 crore-worth heroin

October 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Five people, belonging to an interstate syndicate, were arrested in the capital with 4 kg of heroin worth Rs.8 crore, police said Friday.

Sky is the limit for daring women entrepreneurs

October 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Sky is the limit for the growing tribe of woman entrepreneurs, who are stepping into areas where few have ventured before.

BJP lashes out at Samajwadi Party, accuses it of communalism

September 23, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Sept 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that SP and communalism are "closely related."

Man City owner Sheikh Mansour planning to build Barcelona-type youth academy

September 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, Sep 14(ANI): Manchester City's billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour is planning to emulate Barcelona's endless supply of home-grown players such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta through their famed youth academy, by preparing one such academy of their own.

Priyanka Chopra to visit Bareilly on mayor's invite

September 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra has been invited to her hometown Bareilly by the city's mayor, ahead of the release of her first music single "In my city" and her film "Barfi!".

Mexico makes large offshore oil find

August 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Mexico City, Aug 30 (IANS/EFE) Mexican state-owned oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, has made a large deep-water light crude discovery in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, President Felipe Calderon said Wednesday.

Six killed in UP road accident

August 27, 2012 at 7:54 AM

Lucknow, Aug 27 (IANS) At least six people were killed when a speeding truck hit a tractor trolley in Etah town of Uttar Pradesh late Sunday, police said Monday.

BJP leaders held on way to strife-hit Bareilly in UP

August 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Lucknow, Aug 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Kalraj Mishra and Ashok Pradhan were arrested Saturday on their way to Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly city, which had seen communal clashes earlier this month and in July.

China hotel fined after 140 fall ill

August 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) A five-star hotel in south China's Hainan province was Saturday fined 618,000 yuan (around $97,000) after 141 people fell ill after having breakfast there, officials said.

Brain's mysterious switchboard operator revealed

August 18, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Washington, August 18 (ANI): A mysterious region deep in the human brain could be where we sort through the onslaught of stimuli from the outside world and focus on the information most important to our behaviour and survival, a new study has found.

Curfew on in riot-hit Bareilly, 200 arrested

August 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Curfew continued for a second consecutive day in Bareilly city in Uttar Pradesh Monday even as police said the situation following communal violence was under control.

Let Sikhs wear turban, beard: New York official

August 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

New York, Aug 13 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.

Palin accuses media of 'prostituting' itself to gain access to Obama campaign

August 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): Sarah Palin has reportedly accused the media of "prostituting" itself, after American reporters failed to point out an alleged collaboration between US President Barack Obama's reelection campaign and a super Political Action Committee (PAC) backing his White House bid.

Ross giving marriage second chance?

August 10, 2012 at 3:21 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 10(IANS) Model Liberty Ross wants things to work out with husband director Rupert Sanders who cheated on her after his fling with actress Kristen Stewart.

US texting championship 2012 winner announced

August 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): America's fastest texter was named at the LG US National Texting Competition on Wednesday.

Paswan calls Advani 'frustrated', says UPA will again come to power

August 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug. 7 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan has described BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani as a frustrated politician in the wake of his 2014 general election predictions.

33 IPS officers shifted in UP, power chief also booted out

July 30, 2012 at 11:55 PM

Lucknow, July 30 (IANS) Bruised by attacks of opposition parties on the law and order situation in the state, Uttar Pradesh's Akhilesh Yadav government late Monday transferred 33 senior IPS officials, including police chiefs of Allahabad, Azamgarh, Bareilly, and Lucknow.

Curfew partially lifted in Bareilly

July 25, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) Curfew was Wednesday partially lifted in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district where communal violence broke out two days ago, police said.

Over 40 killed in Iraq violence

July 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Baghdad, July 23 (IANS) A series of bomb and gun attacks struck Iraq early Monday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens more, the interior ministry said.

One killed in Bareilly violence

July 23, 2012 at 9:39 AM

Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) At least one person was killed and several injured late Sunday when communal violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, police said Monday. Curfew has been clamped in the city.

Bareilly violence kills one, curfew on

July 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) At least one person was killed and several injured when communal violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district late Sunday, police said Monday.

BBC branded 'testosterone-fuelled' for failing to feature many women on flagship news bulletin

July 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): The BBC has been accused of being 'testosterone-fuelled' after nine times as many male experts rather than women were shown on its flagship nightly news bulletin, a research reveals.

10-year-old killed in celebratory firing

July 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy died in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly city in celebratory firing by a supporter of a newly-elected civic agency chairman, police said Tuesday. The killer has been arrested and action is being mulled against the local body official.

10-year-old shot dead in celebratory firing in UP

July 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy died in Bareilly, 250 km from here Monday, in celebratory firing, police said.

Cabinet approves two-lane road project in UP

July 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM

The Union Cabinet Thursday approved a proposal of developing a 166.40 km long 'two laning with paved shoulders' road project in the 'Rai Bareilly - Jaunpur' section of National Highway - 231 (NH-231).........

AVB plans learn from mistakes during 'short spell' with Blues to turn Spurs into 'genuine title con

July 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): New Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has said he plans to learn from the mistakes he made during his short spell at Chelsea to make the White Hart Lane club genuine title contenders.

Cabinet approves road project worth Rs 647 .98 crore in UP

July 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): To expedite the improvement of infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved a proposal for the development of the two laning with paved shoulders of the 'Rai Bareilly - Jaunpur' section of National Highway - 231 under NHDP Phase IV on DBFOT basis in BOT (Annuity) mode of delivery.

Batman needs parachute to land safely in real life

July 10, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Melbourne, July 10 (ANI): Batman would probably die if he tried to land safely in real life, say scientists.

Rats! Even the BBC has the menace

July 1, 2012 at 9:16 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) If you have been making a song and dance about a mere mouse in your office canteen or around your seat, take it easy as even a high-end place like BBC office is not spared the mice menace.

Violence mars civic polls in Bhimnagar

July 1, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Bhimnagar (Uttar Pradesh), July 1 (ANI): The initial peaceful and cordial round of voting for the ongoing civic polls was disrupted by a sudden burst of violence here on Sunday.

Modric's former Croatian teammate reveals Spurs' star on verge of joining Real Madrid

June 18, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, June 18(ANI): Luka Modric's former Croatian teammate and good friend Mate Bilic has revealed that the Tottenham Hotspurs' star midfielder is on the brink of joining Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Nail fractures hand

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer David Nail fractured his hand during a charity softball game in Tennessee, and is now taking rest.

Lost city discovered in Central America?

June 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) A region in Honduras mapped by experts using advanced laser instruments could be the legendary lost city of Ciudad Blanca, known as the "White City" of gold, it was reported here Sunday.

Drunkard son kills father in Uttar Pradesh

June 9, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Lucknow, June 9 (IANS) A man shot his father dead Saturday evening for scolding him for his drinking habits in Bareilly, about 250 km from here, police said.

Deceased obese woman's body sets crematorium on fire in Austria

June 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Austrian crematorium officials have blamed a deceased woman's obesity for causing a fire that had to be tackled by fire fighters.

Rush Limbaugh calls Obama 'male Kardashian'

June 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): Radio show host Rush Limbaugh criticized President Barack Obama's celebrity fund-raising ties on Tuesday and labelled him 'Barack Hussein Kardashian' charging that he's now even more out of touch with average Americans.

'Madhubala' shot in Ramoji Film City

May 26, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Most Hindi TV shows are shot in Mumbai's Film City, but the makers of "Madhubala...Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" went a step ahead and shot its 10 initial episodes at Hyderabad's world-famous Ramoji Film City.

Pak Punjab's CID issues 'Red Book' containing terror suspect profiles

May 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Islamabad, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan Punjab's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has issued a new edition of the 'Red Book' that contains the profiles of the 70 most wanted suspects, who were involved in terrorist attacks and sectarian killings.

Akhilesh seeks three more AIIMS-like institutes in UP

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) After initiating the legwork for opening an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute in Rae Bareilly, the parliamentary constituency of Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh has requested New Delhi to open three more such institutes in the state.

Nasri taunts Man U by saying he was right to snub Fergie

May 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Samir Nasri, who was sought after by both Manchester clubs but joined City in a 24 million pound deal from Arsenal, has taunted United by saying that he was right to snub Sir Alex Ferguson.

Hundreds arrested in UP

May 15, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Bareilly, May 15 (IANS) Police in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly range have rounded up hundreds in a sweeping operation against criminals and seized a large stock of illegal arms.

Man City chairman believes they have got rid of 'Typical City' tag

May 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, May 15(ANI): Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes the club has shattered the tag of being 'Typical City', which they were often referred to because of their knack of regularly pulling disaster from the jaws of triumph.

Parker preserve bags for daughters

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is taking extra care of her Fendi Baguettes for her two-year-old twin daughters, Tabitha and Marion.