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

Protests halt debate over eliminating 'violence against women' in Afghan parliament

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, May 19 (ANI): A debate held by Afghanistan MPs to back up law to eliminate violence against women came to a standstill amid angry protests by traditionalists.

I cried when I did voice for Epic, says Beyonce

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has said that she literally had tears in her eyes when she lent her voice to the upcoming animated children's movie 'Epic.'

Former Brazil midfielder Josue joins Atletico Mineiro

March 21, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS) German first division club Wolfsburg has confirmed the departure of midfielder Josue to Brazil's Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer.

Malesani new coach of Palermo

February 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Rome, Feb 6 (IANS) Alberto Malesani has been officially appointed as the new head football coach of Palermo following the sacking of Gian Piero Gasperini.

Karzai says security in Afghanistan 'better before UK troops arrived'

February 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said that security was better in southern Helmand province before the arrival of British forces.

Actress Shakeela back, but to direct clean movies

January 21, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Kochi, Jan 21 (IANS) Shakeela, who was the star of B-grade super hit Malayalam films, is back but says that she is here to direct and not to act in movies. She also clarified that her directorial venture would be a clean movie.

James Franco turns poet

December 19, 2012 at 1:33 PM

London, Dec 19 (IANS) Actor James Franco has added another feather to his cap by writing his own poetry book.

How fins evolved into limbs

December 11, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Washington, December 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the development of hands and feet occurred through the gain of new DNA elements that activate particular genes.

Seyfried watched porn for Linda Lovelace biopic

December 11, 2012 at 1:28 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 11 (IANS) Actress Amanda Seyfried watched 1972 porn film "Deep Throat" to help her play troubled adult movie star Linda Lovelace in a biopic. She found the movie funny.

Iran denies holding talks with US

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Moscow, Nov 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Tehran has dismissed media reports stating it held secret talks with Washington.

Afghanistan urged to halt executions

November 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

New York, Nov 21 (IANS) The Afghan government should end its sudden surge of executions and institute a moratorium on further executions, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday.

Iran conducts air defence drill

November 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Tehran, Nov 12 (IANS) Iran's military Monday launched a large-scale air defence exercise to test its combat preparedness.

Mike Tyson to write memoir

October 17, 2012 at 5:32 AM

London, Oct 17 (IANS) Boxer-turned-actor Mike Tyson is to pen a tell-all memoir after signing a deal with publisher Blue Rider Press.

Mukherjee for amending rules to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament

October 13, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee today suggested that parliamentarians should explore possibilities of amending rules to ensure that both houses are able to transact routine business.

Karzai warns Pak to stop terrorists, suicide bombers from crossing into Afghanistan

October 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Kabul, Oct. 5 (ANI): Expressing his desire to sign a strategic pact with Pakistan, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, said it would be possible only if Pakistan stops terrorists and suicide bombers from crossing in to Afghanistan.

Nicole Scherzinger expresses herself through nails

September 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she is a big fan of red nail paint and likes to express herself through her nails.

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler wins gold at London Olympics

August 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Iran's four-time world champion Hamid Sourian won the country's first gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, defeating Azerbaijan's Greco-Roman wrestler Roshan Bayramov in the 55kg category here Monday.

'It would be kinda cool to rewrite history in London,' says Phelps

July 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): Laid-back American swimming champion Michael Phelps says the passion is back, and he hopes to emerge from the London Olympics as the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Taliban rejects overtures for peace talks from Afghan government

July 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Kabul, July 12 (ANI): The Taliban has rejected overtures for peace talks from Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowing to continue their violent insurgency across the country.

Virgin Atlantic employee quits over celebrity flight leak allegations

April 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): An employee at the Virgin Atlantic resigned after she was alleged to have given out flight details of up to 70 people, including those of Princess Beatrice, Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johannson, to a paparazzi agency.

Internet fosters pro-democratic attitudes

April 5, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) The net may have spurred democratic revolutions in the Arab world, but a new study suggests the it is most likely to play a role only in specific situations.

Gopal guides India to healthy lead against Israel

April 3, 2012 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster G.N.Gopal came up with his best Tuesday, defeating Tal Baron 4-0 to guide the hosts to an emphatic 9.5-6.5 triumph over Israel in the first round of the India-Israel Chess match here Tuesday.

'Sexy' Megan Fox only had 2 serious boyfriends in life

April 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

London, April 2 (ANI): Actress Megan Fox has revealed that she is not as wild and crazy as people think, insisting that she has only had two serious boyfriends in her life, one of whom she married.

Akhilesh leads by example, declares assets

March 28, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) In a first, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has declared his assets and got them posted on the state government web site.

Irfan stars as Baroda beat Punjab in Mushtaq Ali final

March 27, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) All-rounder Irfan Pathan played a cameo with the bat and then starred with the ball to help Baroda beat Punjab by eight runs in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy at the Brabourne Stadium here Tuesday.

Kazakhstan lodges complaint over gaffe

March 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Astana, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Kazakhstan has lodged an official complaint with the Olympic Council of Asia over Kuwait's usage of music from the spoof "Borat" movie instead of its national anthem at a medal ceremony last week, a sports official told RIA Novosti Tuesday.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Baroda to meet Punjab in final

March 26, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Baroda and Punjab set up the final clash in the Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy defeating Delhi and Mumbai, respectively, at the Bandra Kurla Complex here Monday.

'Borat' spoof Kazakh anthem played by mistake at sporting event

March 24, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Sydney, Mar 24 (ANI): Kazakhstan's shooting team had to bear listening to a spoof national anthem from the satirical movie 'Borat' after it was played accidentally at a medal ceremony in Kuwait.

'Borat' spoof Kazakh anthem played by mistake at sporting event

March 24, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Sydney, Mar 24 (ANI): Kazakhstan's shooting team had to bear listening to a spoof national anthem from the satirical movie 'Borat' after it was played accidentally at a medal ceremony in Kuwait.

Barack Obama tucked me up in bed, reveals David Cameron

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that US President Barack Obama 'tucked him up in bed' while he was aboard 'Air Force One' during his recent trip to America.

Barack Obama tucked me up in bed, reveals David Cameron

March 21, 2012 at 12:13 PM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed that US President Barack Obama 'tucked him up in bed' while he was aboard 'Air Force One' during his recent trip to America.

Luck and right strategy together helps you win at auctions

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): The right strategy doesn't guarantee advantage in auctions, real estate or stock market, you should also have good luck, researchers say.

Luck and right strategy together helps you win at auctions

March 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): The right strategy doesn't guarantee advantage in auctions, real estate or stock market, you should also have good luck, researchers say.

Western diplomats admit there's no clear mechanism for toppling Assad regime in Syria'

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Damascus, Mar 8(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad can survive for some time as the West does not have a "clear mechanism" for toppling his regime, senior Western diplomats have said.

Western diplomats admit there's no clear mechanism for toppling Assad regime in Syria'

March 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Damascus, Mar 8(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad can survive for some time as the West does not have a "clear mechanism" for toppling his regime, senior Western diplomats have said.

Assad vows to crush 'foreign-backed terrorism' as army targets new cities in Syria

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Damascus, Mar 7(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to crush "foreign-backed terrorism" in the wake of the army turned on new targets after subduing Homs.

Assad vows to crush 'foreign-backed terrorism' as army targets new cities in Syria

March 7, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Damascus, Mar 7(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to crush "foreign-backed terrorism" in the wake of the army turned on new targets after subduing Homs.

Syrian forces 'carrying out mass arrests and executions' in Homs

March 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Damascus, Mar 6(ANI): Syrian forces are carrying out mass arrests and summary executions in Baba Amr, Homs, growing evidence has suggested.

Syrian forces 'carrying out mass arrests and executions' in Homs

March 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Damascus, Mar 6(ANI): Syrian forces are carrying out mass arrests and summary executions in Baba Amr, Homs, growing evidence has suggested.

Asia cup squad announced, Sehwag dropped, Kohli made vice captain

February 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Mumbai, Feb 29: The Board of Committee for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee on Wednesday announced the team for Asia Cup tournament to be played in Bangladesh from March 12, dropping opener Virender Sehwag's name from the squad and deputing the Vice captaincy of the team to Virat Kolhi.

Asia cup squad announced, Sehwag dropped, Kohli made vice captain

February 29, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Mumbai, Feb 29: The Board of Committee for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee on Wednesday announced the team for Asia Cup tournament to be played in Bangladesh from March 12, dropping opener Virender Sehwag's name from the squad and deputing the Vice captaincy of the team to Virat Kolhi.

Sacha Baron Cohen pours ashes on Ryan Seacrest at Oscars

February 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen, who arrived in character from his upcoming movie 'The Dictator' at the 84th Academy Awards, spilled his 'mate' Kim Jong-il's fake ashes over Ryan Seacrest.

Sacha Baron Cohen pours ashes on Ryan Seacrest at Oscars

February 27, 2012 at 5:27 PM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen, who arrived in character from his upcoming movie 'The Dictator' at the 84th Academy Awards, spilled his 'mate' Kim Jong-il's fake ashes over Ryan Seacrest.

Sacha Baron Cohen to attend Oscars as character from new movie

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen has been allowed to attend Sunday's 84th Annual Academy Awards, dressed as General Alladeen from his new movie 'The Dictator'.

Sacha Baron Cohen to attend Oscars as character from new movie

February 25, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen has been allowed to attend Sunday's 84th Annual Academy Awards, dressed as General Alladeen from his new movie 'The Dictator'.

UK being overtaken by 'militant secularists': Baroness Warsi

February 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM

London, Feb.14 (ANI): The United Kingdom's first female Muslim Cabinet Minister, Baroness Warsi, has warned that British society is under threat from "militant secularists" reminiscent of "totalitarian regimes".

European leaders Rompuy and Barroso to participate in India, EU Summit

February 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): European Council President Herman Wan Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso will arrive here on a four-day visit beginning today to participate in the annual India-EU Summit scheduled to take place on Friday.

Sarah Michelle Gellar's first car up for sale for $3,000 by anonymous owner

February 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Sarah Michelle Gellar was left stunned when she discovered that her very-first car was put up for sale by an anonymous owner for 3,000 dollars (1,875 pounds).

12th India- EU Summit to be held in New Delhi on Feb 10

February 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): The 12th India- European Union (EU) Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 10.

Charlize Theron and Carey Mulligan in running to play Princess Diana

February 6, 2012 at 7:07 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Charlize Theron and Carey Mulligan have been tipped for the lead role in a 30-million-pound film about Princess Diana, which will be based on the years before her divorce from Prince Charles.

12th India- EU Summit to be held in New Delhi on Feb 10

February 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): The 12th India- European Union (EU) Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 10.

Charlize Theron and Carey Mulligan in running to play Princess Diana

February 6, 2012 at 2:25 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Charlize Theron and Carey Mulligan have been tipped for the lead role in a 30-million-pound film about Princess Diana, which will be based on the years before her divorce from Prince Charles.

IPL auction 2012: Chennai Super Kings bags Ravindra Jadeja for nearly 10 crores

February 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Bangalore, Feb.4 (ANI): India and Baroda all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday expectedly turned out to be the biggest draw for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, but it was the India Cements owned Chennai Super Kings that succeeded in bagging him for a whopping two million dollars (approximately Rs.9.72 crore) in the players' auction for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League here.

IPL auction 2012: Chennai Super Kings bags Ravindra Jadeja for nearly 10 crores

February 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Bangalore, Feb.4 (ANI): India and Baroda all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday expectedly turned out to be the biggest draw for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, but it was the India Cements owned Chennai Super Kings that succeeded in bagging him for a whopping two million dollars (approximately Rs.9.72 crore) in the players' auction for the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League here.

What to know about Scarlett Johansson's hunky man Nate Naylor

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson, who has been linked to many celebrities, is now dating someone who is not a household name.

What to know about Scarlett Johansson's hunky man Nate Naylor

February 2, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson, who has been linked to many celebrities, is now dating someone who is not a household name.

India, EU free trade agreement to take more time: Ashton

January 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Bangalore, Jan 16 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief, Baroness Catherine Ashton, on Monday said a free trade agreement with India would take time to materialise, as all technical and political aspects would first have to be considered.

India, EU free trade agreement to take more time: Ashton

January 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Bangalore, Jan 16 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief, Baroness Catherine Ashton, on Monday said a free trade agreement with India would take time to materialise, as all technical and political aspects would first have to be considered.

Standard and Poor's downgrades credit ratings of eight European nations

January 14, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Brussels, Jan 14(ANI): Credit rating firm Standard and Poor's has downgraded the ratings of eight European countries, indicating that the eurozone crisis has entered a dangerous phase.

Standard and Poor's downgrades credit ratings of eight European nations

January 14, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Brussels, Jan 14(ANI): Credit rating firm Standard and Poor's has downgraded the ratings of eight European countries, indicating that the eurozone crisis has entered a dangerous phase.

Mukherjee calls for developing new instruments to enable increased financing

January 5, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday emphasized on the need for developing new instruments, like credit enhancement for providing increased financing for infrastructure projects in the country.

Effective HIV vaccines come closer to reality

January 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): The experimental vaccine that protected monkeys an animal version of the AIDS virus has advanced the search of an effective HIV vaccine, a new study has revealed.

Amanda Seyfried set to star in 'Les Miserables'

January 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Amanda Seyfried has been offered the role of Cosette in the big screen version of the hit musical 'Les Miserables'.

Indonesian Tsunami victim finds way home after missing for 7 years

December 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Jakarta, Dec 23 (ANI): An Indonesian girl who was considered lost in the tsunami that engulfed Aceh in December 2004 has found her way back to her home in Lr Sangkis, West Aceh.

Meryl Streep defends portrayal of old Margaret Thatcher suffering from dementia

December 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Meryl Streep has defended her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as an old woman suffering from dementia in her latest movie 'The Iron Lady'.

Celebrity fundraising game for Obama's re-election postponed till 2012

December 2, 2011 at 5:18 PM

Washington, Dec 2(ANI): A celebrity fundraising game, Obama Classic, which was scheduled for December 12, has been postponed until next year.

Hollywood under fire for distorted portrayal of Margaret Thatcher

November 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): Hollywood filmmakers have been accused of "distorting history" while portraying Margaret Thatcher as a livid and forgetful prime minister sliding into dementia while she was still in power.

UK fears terrorists' may enter country due to border check staff strike

November 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

London, Nov 27(ANI): Foreign terrorists, gangsters and paedophiles are expected to take full advantage of the chaos at ports and airports due to the strike by border check staff.

Stress behind unsightly acne in working women beyond 25

November 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

London, Nov 26 (ANI): Working women beyond the age of 25 tend to develop unsightly and painful acne due to the growing amount of stress even if they never had spots as teenagers, dermatologists have revealed.

High-achieving couples who meet at work likelier to have autistic kids

November 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): Experts are becoming increasingly concerned that engineers, scientists and computer programmers who meet their partners at work may be fuelling an increase in cases of autism.

China, Russia behind 'cyber war' aimed at stealing security secrets: Ex-UK minister

November 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Britain's former security minister Baroness Neville-Jones has accused China and Russia of carrying out cyber warfare attacks aimed at stealing national security secrets from other countries.

Stalin wanted to imprison, torture Nazis in revenge for betraying Russia in WWII

November 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Josef Stalin wanted to imprison and torture Nazi diplomats in secret after the end of WWII in revenge for Germany's betrayal of Russia, a new book has revealed.

Now, website for parents to rate schools

October 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): A new website has been launched which will ask parents to rate their child's school based on several parameters, including issues like homework, children's happiness, teaching standards, behaviour and levels of homework.

'Lipstick-laden' Blair shares post-coital fag with Thatcher in TV comedy!

October 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): Former Prime Ministers of Britain, Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher have been portrayed as having an affair in a new comedy show.

Computer games, Facebook can trigger 'dementia' in kids

October 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): A leading neuroscientist has cautioned that overuse of technology, like computer games and Facebook, is extremely dangerous for kids and may lead to temporary 'dementia'.

Modern life eroding childhood, warn experts

September 25, 2011 at 6:09 PM

London, Sept 25 (ANI): A group of experts from all walks of life have written a letter calling for a drive to "interrupt the erosion of childhood".

Truth about how UK Muslims exploit polygamy benefits revealed

September 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

London, Sep.24 (ANI): Two experienced Lancashire social workers say that in their estimation, there are 20,000 bigamous or polygamous unions in the UK.

Top US yoga event draws thousands of yogis to Colorado Mountains

September 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Thousands of yogis in the US will head to the mountains of Colorado on September 18 to attend the premiere Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park, which will include some of the most celebrated yoga teachers in the world.

Labour party women ban male members from attending 'What Women Want forum'

September 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

London, Sept 12 (ANI): Female members of the Labour party will reportedly hold a 'What Women Want forum' at this month's annual party conference, from which men will be barred.

Assam CM Gogoi calls for strengthening Indo-Bangla ties

September 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (ANI): Just a day after Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's historic visit to Dhaka, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today called for strengthening the relations between India and Bangladesh stating that it would provide an impetus to the economy of the northeast, which has been badly affected over the years.

Former MI5 chief says 'Iraq was not a threat to Britain' when Blair declared war

August 29, 2011 at 3:39 PM

London, August 29 (ANI): Iraq did not pose any threat to Britain, when former Prime Minister Tony Blair took his country to war in 2003, a former MI5 chief has said.

Polish man dubbed 'Borat' by 'racist' workmates wins ?2K compensation

August 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM

London, August 25 (ANI): A Polish engineer working in the UK who was nicknamed 'Borat' by workmates has been awarded 2,250 pounds compensation after a tribunal found that the nickname was racist.

Sehwag, Ishant ruled out of India-England ODI series

August 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

London/Mumbai, Aug.22 (ANI): Opener Virender Sehwag and fast bowler Ishant Sharma have been ruled out of the forthcoming one day series against England.

AC/DC move into wine business

August 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

London, Aug 16 (ANI): Australian rock band AC/DC are moving into the wine industry with their own range of wines, which will be sold shortly.

Coco Chanel spied for Nazis throughout WWII: book

August 13, 2011 at 4:35 PM

New York, August 13 (ANI): Iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel spent WWII collaborating with the Nazis as their intelligence operative, a shocking new book on her life has revealed.

UK MPs-supported organisation using secret funding to promote Pak interests on Kashmir issue

August 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM

London, August 13(ANI): The Justice Foundation, for which British MPs hosted events in Parliament, is alleged to have been promoting Pakistani interests in the long-running conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region, using millions of dollars of covert funding.

War of words after scientist links Internet use to autism

August 8, 2011 at 6:10 PM

London, August 08 (ANI): A neuroscientist has caused uproar after suggesting that there may be a link between increasing usage of the Internet and autism.

UK railway minister in dock for telling sacked workers to take up jobs in India

August 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

London, Aug.4 (ANI): British Railway Minister Theresa Villiers has attracted criticism for suggesting that sacked call centre workers should head back to India in search of employment.

'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher's House of Lords office closed down

July 30, 2011 at 5:28 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): Former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's son Mark Thatcher has confirmed that his mother's office in the House of Lords has been closed down.

'Facebook, Twitter use leaving obsessed generation with identity crises'

July 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): A leading scientist has indicated that social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have created a generation obsessed with themselves, who have short attention spans and a childlike desire for constant feedback on their lives.

'Take priests to football matches or for glass of wine so they don't become paedophiles' says Baron

July 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

London, July 30 (ANI): The Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Patricia Janet Patricia Janet has said Churchgoers should take priests out for a glass of wine or to football matches so they are not tempted to become paedophiles.

Assam's scratch art exponent gets Guinness record recognition

July 29, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Guwahati, July 29 (ANI): Apuraj Barooah, a young artist from Assam recently made it to the Guinness World Records for drawing the longest piece of scratch art in London.

Scratch art exponent gets Guinness World records recognition

July 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Guwahati, July 29 (ANI): Apuraj Barooah, a young artist from Assam recently made it to the Guinness World Records for drawing the longest piece of scratch art in London.

NZ bans 'Lucifer' and 'Adolf Hitler' baby names

July 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

London, July 23 (ANI): Authorities in New Zealand have banned parents from calling their children Lucifer or Adolf Hitler.

Gadkari reaffirms BJP's commitment to economic reforms in India on UK visit

July 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari has reaffirmed his party's commitment to economic reforms, and said that the fast changing global scenario was helping India play a pro-active role in global recovery and redefining the new economic world order.

Centre releases Rs. 75.83 crore central capital investment subsidy to Himachal

July 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The Central Government has released Rs 75.83 crore central capital investment subsidy to the industrial units of Himachal Pradesh for the current financial year.

People in Independent South Sudan seeks India's assistance

July 10, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Juba (South Sudan), July 10 (ANI): Residents of newly formed South Sudan have sought India's assistance in building of infrastructure in their country after celebrations to mark the first independence day on Saturday.

Prada's 'Minimal Baroque' sunglasses - the latest Hollywood craze

July 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

London, July 9 (ANI): Prada's Minimal Baroque sunglasses have become the latest fashion of this summer in Hollywood.

How much we look at happy faces depends on our genes

June 29, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Washington, June 29 (ANI): Our genes influence how deeply we gaze at happy faces, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Trinamool attacking Communist party workers, complains Biman Bose

June 27, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Kolkata, June 27 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist CPI (M) leader Biman Bose has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) activists of attacking CPI (M) members in West Bengal.