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

Amber Room, looted by Nazis during WWII, to be recreated

May 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Kaliningrad, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The legendary Amber Room, a Tsarist-era antiquity which was looted by Nazi German forces at the end of World War II, will be recreated by craftsmen in the European exclave of Kaliningrad.

Factory Asia must explore potential, ADB president

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 4 (ANI): The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao has asserted, that a rapidly growing 'Factory Asia' approach must be explored for its potential in the region.

Factory flexibility for changing petrol-diesel product mix: Ford India

April 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) US car major Ford's Indian subsidiary Friday said it has seen about 15 percent shift in demand for petrol vehicles in the last four months and is now better placed to respond to any further shift in product mix with additional investment in factory 'flexibility'.

Director Subu prefers theatres actors, says they save time

April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Tamil debutant director Subu, who has roped in theatre actors as protagonists in his upcoming comedy-thriller "Sutta Kadhai", finds them more confident compared to others. He says working with them minimises the effort of a director.

Marc Anthony to launch first single of new salsa disc

April 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

New York, April 22 (IANS/EFE) American salsa star Marc Anthony will launch April 26 "Vivir Mi Vida", the first promotional cut from his new disc, which goes on sale next July, his publicist said.

Manchu brothers to produce biggest Telugu multi-starrer

April 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Brothers Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj Sunday announced they will produce and act in the biggest Telugu multi-starrer that will also feature their father Manchu Mohan Babu with other actors.

1.5 kg of emerald found inside rock

April 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Moscow, April 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A deposit of emerald crystals weighing an estimated 1.5 kg has been discovered in a lump of rock in Russia, an official said.

Writer Iain banks suffers from terminal cancer

April 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) "The Wasp Factory" fame Scottish writer Iain Banks has said he is suffering from terminal cancer and is "unlikely to live beyond a year".

Company prints many winning lottery tickets, sued

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Beijing, March 25 (IANS) A printing firm in Shanghai is being sued for mistakenly creating 350 winning lottery tickets instead of the two that it had been asked to print.

5,000-carat emerald found in Russia

March 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Beijing, March 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A state-owned miner in Russia has claimed to have unearthed a unique emerald weighing 5,000 carats at a deposit in the Urals.

Nawazuddin omnipresent in every scene of 'Aatma': Suparn Verma

March 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Director Suparn Verma is very impressed with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance in his film "Aatma" and asserts that the actor's presence will be felt in each and every scene of the horror thriller.

Roald Dahl falling out of favour among kids

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb. 9 (ANI): Roald Dahl, famed for his surreal stories, is more popular with adults than youngsters, a survey has revealed.

Massive star explodes few days before supernova explosion

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, February 8 (ANI): Scientists have observed an outburst taking place a short time - just one month - before a massive star underwent a supernova explosion.

105-year old charity worker is Facebook's oldest user

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Feb 8(ANI): 105-year-old Edythe Kirchmaier, who is California's oldest licensed driver, joined Facebook last month to become the oldest user of the world-famous social networking website.

Indian Army to get US ultra-light howitzers this year

February 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian Army is set to get the first lot of 145 ultra-light howitzers it is purchasing from the US for $700 million this year

Factory worker stabbed to death

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) A 40-year-old factory worker was stabbed to death by unidentified attackers near his house here, police said Sunday.

Bank automatically moves husband's money to wife's account (The Funny Side)

January 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Executives at China Merchants Bank created a genius programme that automatically transfers the husband's earnings to the wife's account. Every time the guy's account balance reads more than US$160, the extra cash automatically moves into the woman's account.

Rihanna's $200 tip to waiter

January 23, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 23 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has given $200 as a tip to a waiter in a bid to be his biggest ever tipper.

Mining at border is part of Pakistan's strategic plans, say defence experts

January 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): Terming the act of planting landmines in the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir from the by Pakistan Army, as illegal and a part of their tactical plan, defence experts cautioned Indian Army to take the issue seriously.

New assault rifles to replace INSAS, says Antony

December 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India is in the process of procuring new assault rifles to replace the indigenously-designed 'INSAS' (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Government admits shortage of some ammunition

December 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The government admitted Monday that "some deficiencies" exist in some categories of ammunition with the military.

Russia tests lightweight UAV

December 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's airborne forces VDV have started state acceptance trials of the new Iskatel (Searcher) lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle system, the system's makers said.

Zeishan Quadri writes his next, says it's about kidnapping

November 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) After penning successful crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur", writer Zeishan Quadri is scripting another crime?based drama and says it will be directed by Suparn Verma.

Antony clears the air on his Kerala statement

November 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kasargode (Kerala) Nov 17 (IANS) After saying he did not have the courage to bring more units of his department into Kerala, Defence Minister A.K. Antony's said Saturday what he meant was that in his home state, politics overtakes everything and that does not augur well.

Jharkhand Police recovers US and Pakistan made arms from Maoists

October 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Simdega, Oct 30 (ANI): The Jharkhand Police has seized Pakistan and US made arms from an arrested area commander of Maoist group People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and his bodyguard.

Terror alert sounded across Pakistan

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Lahore, Oct. 17 (ANI): Acting on information provided by intelligence reports, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has declared a high alert across the country.

Douglas Hodge lands role as Willy Wonka in new musical

October 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): English actor Douglas Hodge has signed on to play Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes' production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

India's industrial output rises 2.7 percent in August

October 12, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Reversing the trend of contraction, India's industrial production grew 2.7 percent in August, led by a rebound in manufacturing activities, government data showed Friday.

Douglas Hodge to play Willy Wonka in stage musical

October 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor Douglas Hodge has been roped in to play Willy Wonka in the theatre adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

'Baseball Hotties' exhibition in US attracting hoards of female fans

October 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New York, Oct 8 (ANI): A new exhibition called 'Baseball Hotties: Studs We Love' at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Kentucky features some New York flavour - pinstriped playboys Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

Chinese Apple supplier Foxconn workers on strike over 'stricter iPhone5 quality' demands

October 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, Oct 6 (ANI): Thousands of workers at tech giant Apple's main manufacturing plant in China, Foxconn, have gone on strike over working conditions related to production of the iPhone 5, a human rights watchdog has claimed.

Factory explosion in Japan may cause global nappy shortage

October 1, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Melbourne, October 1 (ANI): Fear of possible global nappy shortage has surfaced following an explosion at a factory in Japan.

Vishnu's 'Dhenikaina Ready' to be dubbed in Malayalam

September 26, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) It seems that young Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu now wants to impress Malayalam audiences as his forthcoming film "Dhenikaina Ready" will be dubbed in the language. Both versions will simultaneously hit the screens.

Why emphasise on Bollywood for Oscars, asks Rituparno Ghosh

September 25, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh is not sure if Bollywood film "Barfi!", India's official entry for the Oscars this year, is the right choice. But he laments how regional cinema, including his own, is ignored for such honours.

"Barfi!" become sweeter, gets entry for the Oscar

September 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Now this time another reason for smiling for both Ranbir Kapoor and Anurag Basu as their latest movie ?Barfi!? has been chosen as India's official entry

'Barfi!' is India's official entry for the Oscars

September 22, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The magic of Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" has worked. The heartwarming movie, about love between a deaf and mute boy and an autistic girl, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Fiat not to leave Italy amid sales plunge

September 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Turin, Sep 19 (IANS/AKI) Amid a Europe-wide decline in car sales, Italian automobile giant Fiat said it does not intend to leave Italy or close any of its Italian plants.

Rs.500 penalty for negligence in Pakistan factories

September 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) The factory owner in Karachi will have to pay a measly Rs.500 penalty for negligence, said a media report after nearly 300 people were killed in a blaze in Pakistan's port city.

Big win for Indian Oil

September 9, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) chalked up their second win in Group B with a 15-3 rout of local challengers Integral Coach Factory in the 87th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament here Sunday.

Ten teams for Murugappa hockey

September 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM

Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) Ten teams, including holders ONGC, will take part in the 87th All-India MCC Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament commencing here Thursday.

Factory worker held for harassing girl

August 30, 2012 at 10:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) A factory employee was arrested here for sending obscene text messages to the family of a girl who rejected his marriage proposal, and attempting to extort Rs.5 lakh by blackmailing them, said police Thursday.

Priyanka Chopra ready with debut single for NFL

August 29, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Dubai, August 29 (ANI): Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is all set to strike big on the international music scene with her debut music album.

India, Russia sign pact for Smerch rockets

August 28, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Russia have tied up for a joint venture to manufacture Smerch rockets.

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan set for Xmas reunion

August 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, August 27 (ANI): Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are to duet again on stage for the first time in 24 years.

Family home of 'The Lord Of The Rings' publisher goes on sale for 1.6m pounds

August 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, August 26 (ANI): The house where Rayner Unwin- the publisher of JRR Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings and Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and James And The Giant Peach -used to live with his family has been put up for sale at 1.6million pounds.

'Willy Wonka' director Mel Stuart dies at 83

August 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

London, August 11 (ANI): Mel Stuart, the director of the beloved childhood classic 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', died on Thursday night of cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83.

CBI to file chargesheet against Abhishek Verma, wife Aug 7

August 1, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The CBI Wednesday told a Delhi court that it would file a chargesheet in a corruption case against businessman Abhishek Verma and his wife Aug 7.

'Star Wars' Chewbacca mask fetches $172k at auction

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, July 31 (ANI): The Chewbacca mask used in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy has been sold for a whopping 172,200 dollars at a movie memorabilia auction this weekend.

Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck dies

July 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Richard Zanuck has died following a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck dies at 77

July 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 14 (ANI): Richard Zanuck, the Oscar-winning film producer behind "Driving Miss Daisy" and the son of the founder of Twentieth Century Fox, has died. He was 77.

Factory output rises by 2.4 percent in May

July 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.4 percent in May, led by rebound in manufacturing and electricity production, government data showed Thursday.

Bipasha, Nawaz together in supernatural thriller

July 10, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Bipasha Basu is eager to work with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the toast of the season, in the supernatural thriller "Aatma", says the film's director Suparn Verma.

Srikakulam factory fire victims recovering in hospital

July 1, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), July 1 (ANI): Injured victims of a factory fire in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, are receiving treatment for their injuries at the Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences.

Traditional children's characters being forgotten in UK

June 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): Traditional children's characters such as 'Anne of Green Gables' are being forgotten as the latest generation shun classic books, a university study has revealed.

IIP data dissapoints Pranab, says government committed to reforms

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that he was disappointed with the industrial output data but asserted that the government was committed to kickstarting the economy and boosting investor sentiment.

Kylie Minogue to duet with Jason Donovan for first time in 23 years

June 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM

London, June 10 (ANI) Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are reuniting to perform their 1988 hit 'Especially For You' at the 'Hit Factory Live' concert in London's Hyde Park on 11 July.

China ordered crystal casket for Mao Zedong's body

June 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Shanghai, June 10 (IANS) The Chinese government asked a glass manufacturer from Shanghai to build a crystal casket for the body of China's founding father Mao Zedong, government archive documents have revealed.

Daniel Craig wins best dressed screen star title

May 26, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Daniel Craig has seen off competition from actors like Will Smith and Johnny Depp to be named the best dressed screen star.

Pune ammunition factory develops rocket systems for Navy

May 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Pune, May 24 (IANS) The Ammunition Factory Khadki here Thursday handed over the first lot of 'Kavach' naval decoy system and anti-submarine rockets for induction into the Indian Navy -- a step that will reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

'The Avengers' stays atop box office for 3rd consecutive weekend

May 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New York, May 21 (ANI): 'The Avengers' is continuing to muscle out everything else Hollywood throws at it, easily sinking naval rival 'Battleship' and other new releases to top the weekend box office yet again.

Government making big investments in defence undertakings: Pallam Raju

December 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 27 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju has said that the Central Government is making big investments in modernising different sectors of the Indian Army.

Coming soon: Factory-built spare parts for human body

September 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

London, Sept 5 (ANI): Soon, it would be possible to grow replacements for virtually any part of the human body.

Lady Gaga returns to bizarre style with high platforms, low cut top at VMA Dinner

August 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

London, August 29 (ANI): Lady Gaga, who had been spotted in "normal" looking outfits in recent months, seems to have returned to kooky style when she turned up to the Atom Factory VMA Dinner in a notoriously outrageous costume.

'Once in a generation' supernova discovered within hours of its explosion

August 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): Astronomers have discovered a rare supernova that is closer to the Earth - approximately 21 million light-years away - than any other of its kind in a generation.

CIA attempting to spread its tentacles in southern part of Pak Punjab province

July 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Lahore/Islamabad, July 25 (ANI): Operatives of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) are reportedly establishing contact with influential figures in the southern part of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Helena Bonham Carter tipped to play brothel madam in new Disney movie

July 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

London, July 21 (ANI): Helena Bonham Carter has been tipped to play a brothel madam in new Disney movie 'The Lone Ranger'.

Rebecca Black's video 'Friday' taken off Youtube

June 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): Rebecca Black has got her detested single 'Friday' pulled from YouTube amid a rights dispute between the 13-year-old Internet-famous pop princess and her record label, Ark Music Factory.

Half of users 'resort to online piracy out of frustration'

June 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Melbourne, June 19 (ANI): An online survey has revealed that a majority of people resort to online piracy out of frustration and that most were willing to pay a monthly download fee.

Sri Lankan police chief resigns over crackdown on workers' protest

June 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Colombo, June 2 (ANI): Sri Lankan police chief Mahinda Balasuriya has resigned after violent clashes occurred between police and factory workers, in which over 200 people were injured and one protester was killed.

Why massive stellar explosions occur in the tiniest of galaxies?

April 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

Washington, April 22 (ANI): Astronomers using NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer have shed new light on why some of the most massive stellar explosions ever observed occur in the tiniest of galaxies.

David Hasselhoff dating Welsh blonde half his age

April 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): David Hasselhoff is apparently dating a Welsh blonde, nearly half his age, whom he met while filming 'Britain's Got Talent'.

US teen's debut single 'Friday' goes viral for being worst pop song ever

March 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM

Melbourne, Mar 18 (ANI): A debut single from a teenager in America has gone viral after it was revealed to be the worst pop song ever.

Sienna Miller insists she's single

March 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

London, March 4 (ANI): Sienna Miller has rubbished rumours that she is in a relationship with her West End play co-star Joe Armstrong.

Jude Law's shock at split with Miller

February 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Jude Law has blamed Sienna Miller for their bitter split.

Singapore nightspot condemned for free entry offer to those with condoms

November 30, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (ANI): A nightspot in Singapore has been condemned by health counsellors after it offered free entry to patrons who carried condoms with them.

Singapore nightspot condemned for free entry offer to those with condoms

November 30, 2010 at 2:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (ANI): A nightspot in Singapore has been condemned by health counsellors after it offered free entry to patrons who carried condoms with them.

Mick Jagger's daughter urinated on Warhol's art as a kid

September 24, 2010 at 4:31 PM

London, Sep 24 (ANI): Mick Jagger's daughter Jade urinated on one of legendary artist Andy Warhol's creations.

Ground Zero developer determined to build mosque at 9/11 site

September 21, 2010 at 4:30 PM

New York, Sept 21 (ANI): Hisham Elzanaty, the Egyptian-born businessman and financer of the proposed Islamic community center and mosque near Ground Zero, has broken his silence for the first time after the controversy ignited a bitter feud in the US, saying that the mosque was his idea and he has no plans to give up on the project.

LiLo mocks her rehab days in MTV VMA spoof

September 13, 2010 at 4:01 PM

London, Sep 13 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, 24, who has recently bounced back from rehab, showed up at Sunday's MTV VMAs- in a hilarious pre-taped segment that poked fun at her recent struggles with drugs and alcohol.

Newly-disclosed letters reveal Roald Dahl as a caring tutor

September 12, 2010 at 2:49 PM

London, Sep 12 (ANI): Ronald Dahl, one of the world's best-selling children's authors, was also a caring tutor, as previously-unseen letters have revealed he offered lessons on writing fiction to an old pal.

Unified Commands for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, W.Bengal

September 1, 2010 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep.1 (ANI): Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram on Wednesday said Unified Commands have been created in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal.

Chinese police arrests six suspects, 41 others in melamine milk scandal

August 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Beijing, Aug 21 (ANI): Chinese police have arrested six suspects and 41 others who allegedly participated in distributing melamine-contaminated milk after a national crackdown in 2008.

Teenage reality show contestant helped developer find Ground Zero mosque site

August 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM

New York, Aug.19 (ANI): As if the mosque controversy could not get any weirder, it turns out the person who found the site two blocks from Ground Zero was a teenage reality show contestant from Queens.

Death toll in China's fireworks factory explosion rises to 19

August 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): The death toll in Monday's explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Heilongjiang province has climbed to 19, with five missing and another 153 injured.

Hollywood star Kirk Douglas urges Muslims to speak out, condemn 9/11 attackers

August 13, 2010 at 2:03 PM

London, Aug.13 (ANI): Veteran Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas has appealed to Muslims to speak out and condemn the 9/11 terrorists, after admitting he was "confused" by plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero in New York's Manhattan District.

Six in 10 New Yorkers opposed mosque near Ground Zero

August 6, 2010 at 3:05 PM

New York, Aug.6 (ANI): Six out of 10 New Yorkers are reported to be opposed to plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero.

Nolita's 'Best Chocolate Cake in the World' is a chocoholic's delight

July 19, 2010 at 5:57 PM

New York, July 19 (ANI): The gamble of keeping the name of shop 'Best Chocolate Cake in the World' seems to have paid off for the owner of this new Nolita eatery - a chocoholic's dream.

Brit royal wreaths becoming more Chinese than British

July 18, 2010 at 4:09 PM

London, Jul 18 (ANI): Prince Charles has been asked to intervene after it was revealed that parts of the Prince of Wales's wreath have been made in China as part of drastic cost-cutting measures.

Police seize 64 tons of melamine tainted milk from northwest China plant

July 9, 2010 at 12:16 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Food safety authorities in northwest China'a Qinghai Province have seized 64 tons of raw dairy materials contaminated with the toxic chemical, melamine, from a dairy plant.

Six firms to be blacklisted following Ordnance Factory Board scam

July 7, 2010 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked the Ministry of Defence to blacklist six firms, which includes four from abroad following its probe into the multi-crore Ordnance Factory Board scam in Kolkata.

Proposed New York Ground Zero mosque imam linked to Free Gaza Movement

June 6, 2010 at 12:50 PM

New York, June 6(ANI): The imam behind the proposed mosque near Ground Zero in New York is in the midst of a controversy over revelations that he has ties with a group that helped sponsor the pro-Palestinian activists, who clashed with Israeli commandos at sea this week.

Jailed paedophile in UK demands more TV channels in cell

May 13, 2010 at 1:47 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): A jailed paedophile has complained that he doesn't have access to enough TV channels in his prison cell.

Facebook accused of distracting kids from studies

March 25, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Melbourne, March 25 (ANI): Popular social networking websites such as Facebook are having a distracting effect on school children and their studies, according to a survey.

Liam Hemsworth talks about his 'tongue kiss' with Miley Cyrus

March 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Melbourne, March 18 (ANI): Liam Hemsworth may be at home in Australia but he is surely missing flame Miley Cyrus' company who's in LA.

Centre allows States to procure sophisticated weapons for modernisation of police force

March 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (ANI): The government has given its nod to the State government to acquire sophisticated weapons from abroad and Ordnance Factory Board for modernization of State Police Forces.

White dwarf star system found to exceed mass limit

March 16, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Washington, March 16 (ANI): An international team of scientists has, for the first time, measured the mass of a type of supernova thought to belong to a unique subclass and confirmed that it surpasses what was believed to be an upper mass limit.

Sienna Miller loves having Indian curry on London streets

February 9, 2010 at 12:00 AM

London, February 7 (ANI): Actress Sienna Miller loves to dig into Indian curry when she gets a chance.

Lanka labourers earning basic wages while producing for UK fashion retailers

January 31, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Colombo, Jan.31 (ANI): Factory workers in Sri Lanka are struggling to survive on basic wages as low as 25 pence an hour to produce clothes for leading British retailers, who say they abide by an ethical trading initiative intended to protect employees' rights.

Brittany Murphy's hubby 'dubbed conman'

December 28, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Melbourne, Dec 28 (ANI): Late actress Brittany Murphy's screenwriter husband has been dubbed as a conman after being accused of credit card fraud, huge debts and visa violations.

Centre proposes to procure weapons for States

December 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec.8 (ANI): The Government has proposed to procure weapons on behalf of States in an endeavour to quicken procurement process.