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

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

SP, BSP trade charges in UP assembly

November 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Samajwadi party members and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislators Thursday traded charges in the assembly here, accusing one another of trying to hoodwink the backwards castes.

Man, two minor kids fall to 'honour killings' in Bihar

November 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) In an another incident of honour killing in Bihar, a man and his two minor children were murdered and his wife critically injured for marrying against her family's wishes, police said Monday.

Suresh, Lalita to lead Indian field at Delhi Half Marathon

September 25, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Defending champs Suresh Kumar (men's) and Lalita Babbar (women's) will lead the Indian field for Airtel Delhi Half Marathon to be held Sep 30 here.

Indian shooters return after being forced to spend night in hotel lobby

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): The Indian shooting contingent, including Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang, returned home on Monday after being forced to spend a night in a hotel lobby due to managerial negligence.

We have to adapt to changing styles of wrestling: Sushil Kumar (Interview)

April 28, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India's Beijing Games bronze medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar, who Friday booked his London berth, feels every fighter is on the lookout for an "element of surprise" in the fighting style as every wrestler is studying every other potential rival going through the tapes of bouts.

It's time to get married: Arjun Bijlani

April 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani, who has kept away from daily soaps for a while, might get married soon at his mother's behest.

Delhi housewife found murdered, husband missing

April 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A woman was found dead at her home in west Delhi, police said Sunday, adding her husband was missing for the last three days.

Cholesterol 'may have cancer-fighting goodness'

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have argued that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth.

Uranium not responsible for dying fish, says Meghalaya

April 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Shillong, April 20 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Friday denied a report that fish in the state's Ranikor river had died due to exploratory drilling for uranium ore and said the water had turned toxic from substances used by local people to catch fish.

Boman Irani to join son in 'Student of The Year'? (Movie Snippets)

April 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani has been asked to do a cameo in Karan Johar's "Student of The Year". He will most likely share screen space with his son Kayoze, who is making his acting debut with the film.

Two item songs in 'Zanjeer' remake, Mahie gets one

April 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Item songs have almost become a staple in Bollywood films, and Amit Mehra who is producing the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" too plans to cash in on the trend by including two item numbers, of which one will be featured on actress Mahie Gill.

MBA student killed while speeding on Delhi road

April 13, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A 23-year-old MBA student was killed while his woman friend escaped unhurt when his speeding car turned turtle after hitting a road divider in south Delhi early Friday, police said.

MBA student killed while speeding on Delhi road

April 13, 2012 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A 23-year-old MBA student was killed while his friend escaped unhurt when his speeding car turned turtle after hitting a road divider in south Delhi early Friday, police said.

Mahi was hesitant to play 'Mona Darling'

April 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Apoorva Lakhia who has directed films like ?Shootout at Lokhandwala?, and busy finalizing the cast of his next movie, a remake of "Zanjeer", says Mahi Gill was initially not interested to play Mona Darling in the film.

'Mahi didn't want to play Mona Darling'

April 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who is busy finalising the cast of the "Zanjeer" remake, says Mahi Gill was initially not keen on play Mona Darling in the film, which goes on the floors May 13.

"Punjabi Icons" award to Priyanka, Sidhu and others

April 9, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu were honored with Punjabi Icons Award at a Baisakhi celebration in Mumbai, said an official.

Priyanka, Sidhu honoured as 'Punjabi Icons'

April 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Well-known actress Priyanka Chopra and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu were honoured with Punjabi Icons Award at a Baisakhi celebration here, an official said.

2,000 new cancer cases in Himachal in last one year

April 5, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Shimla, April 5 (IANS) More than 2,000 new cases of cancer have been reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past one year, Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said here Thursday.

POVERTY FORCES VILLAGERS IN INDIA'S EASTERN STATE TO SELL THEIR KIDNEY

April 2, 2012 at 9:20 PM

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Graft, scams hog limelight in Himachal assembly (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

April 1, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Shimla, April 1 (IANS) Accusations of graft and scams have been creating an impasse in the budget session of the Himachal Pradesh assembly, with the opposition Congress continuing to boycott a minister facing allegations of corruption.

India's London-bound shooters rue delay in government funding

March 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) With just 88 days left for the 2012 London Olympics, Indian shooters Joydeep Karmakar and Heena Sidhu, who have qualified for the Games, Saturday rued the delay in getting government funding as it would hamper their training schedule.

BJP declares the List of BJP candidates for the Delhi Municipal Corporation

March 26, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday declared the list of the candidates for different wards for the Municipal Corporation Elections-2012. The Municipal Corporation of Elections for this year is to be held on April 15 for different wards.

Arunachal's Namdapha Tiger Reserve may turn into Sariska soon

March 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Singh had expressed deep concern over reports of poaching and disappearance of tigers in various sanctuaries, particularly Sariska and Ranthambhore Tiger reserves in Rajasthan in 2004, leading to the formation of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in December 2005 at the recommendation of the Tiger Task Force.

Drugs for diabetes and cancer may be used to treat dengue

March 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

NRAI declares shooting squad for London Olympic 2012

February 20, 2012 at 2:06 PM

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on 19th February declared the 11-member squad comprising men and women for London Summer Olympic Games 2012, scheduled from 27th July. The selectors have put the Athens.....

17 Indians jailed over bootlegging, murder charges in UAE may be deported soon

February 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Dubai, Feb 9 (ANI): A group of 17 Indian men in the UAE, who were sentenced to six months in jail over bootlegging and murder charges are likely to be deported soon, their lawyer has said.

17 Indians jailed over bootlegging, murder charges in UAE may be deported soon

February 9, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Dubai, Feb 9 (ANI): A group of 17 Indian men in the UAE, who were sentenced to six months in jail over bootlegging and murder charges are likely to be deported soon, their lawyer has said.

How brain keeps memories alive for decades

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Scientists, including Indian-origin researchers, have found that a prion-like protein plays a key role in storing long-term memories.

How brain keeps memories alive for decades

January 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Scientists, including Indian-origin researchers, have found that a prion-like protein plays a key role in storing long-term memories.

Political scene getting warmer in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh

January 18, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Ghazipur/Ayodhya/Azamgarh/Mathura, Jan 18 (ANI): With candidates intensifying their mass outreach campaigns, Uttar Pradesh is on the edge, bracing for an intense political battle royal ahead of upcoming assembly polls.

Political scene getting warmer in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh

January 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Ghazipur/Ayodhya/Azamgarh/Mathura, Jan 18 (ANI): With candidates intensifying their mass outreach campaigns, Uttar Pradesh is on the edge, bracing for an intense political battle royal ahead of upcoming assembly polls.

International Kashmiri Pandit Youth Conference to be held at Pune

January 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Pune, Jan 5 (ANI): Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) under the aegis of Panun Kashmir will hold the first International Kashmiri Pandit Youth Conference on January 7 and 8 at Yashwant Rao Chawan Natyagraha, Kothrud, here.

'Impossible' crystals came to earth from space

January 4, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): Quasicrystals, which were once thought to be 'impossible' in nature, may have arrived on earth from space, a new study has revealed.

Now, 2 pill pounds to help you lose weight naturally

January 2, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Jan 2 (ANI): An anti obesity pill, costing 2 pounds, can help women lose three times more weight than dieting alone when taken along with a healthy, balanced diet, researchers say.

India's preparation well on track for London Olympics: Maken

December 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken has said that India's preparations for the 2012 London Olympics are well on track.

Send Veena Malik back to Pak, says Bal Thackeray

December 20, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Karachi, Dec 20 (ANI): Bal Thackeray has demanded that Veena Malik and all other Pakistani artists be sent back to their country.

Kiran Bedi says Anna's fast is 'a new beginning for Indian democracy'

December 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Anti graft activist and Team Anna member, Kiran Bedi has stated that Anna Hazare's one day fast at Jantar Mantar will be a new beginning ifor Indian democracy.

Binding pocket of 'functional significance' in cancer causing gene uncovered

December 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): US scientists have uncovered a gap in the molecular armor of Ras, the most commonly occurring oncogene, which when mutated has the potential of causing cancer in humans.

Twisted trees offer 'strongest evidence' to support existence of Yeti

November 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

London, Nov 14 (ANI): Bigfoot hunters have claimed that they have found the strongest evidence yet to support the existence of 'elusive' Yeti.

Dhoni, Bindra granted honorary rank in Territorial Army

November 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra were conferred the rank of honorary Lt. Col. in the Territorial Army on Tuesday.

Bindra, Dhoni to get honorary army rank

November 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra will be bestowed with the honorary army rank of Lieutenant Colonel today.

Ajay Maken launches Abhinav Bindra's biography.

October 28, 2011 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): India's Sports Minister, Ajay Maken released the biography of ace Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra here on Thursday.

Italian actress hailed as heroine for rejecting Berlusconi's invitation for sex

September 17, 2011 at 11:12 AM

London, Sept 17 (ANI): An Italian actress, who refused an alleged invitation to sleep with Silvio Berlusconi in exchange for a chance to host the country's most prestigious music festival, has been hailed as a heroine by the people of the country.

Dhoni, Bindra granted honorary Lt.Colonel rank in Territorial Army

September 13, 2011 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep.13 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has granted the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the territorial army to Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and ace shooter Abhinav Bindra.

Rabindranath Tagore International Prize conferred to Ramapada Chowdhary

August 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12(ANI): The Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) today conferred the Rabindranath Tagore International Prize to Ramapada Chowdhary, a renowned novelist in Bengali Literature, in a ceremony held in New Delhi.

How damage to hippocampus hinders memory but not acquisition of knowledge

August 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): In a case study, clinical neuropsychologists have been able to determine how damage to hippocampus very early in life hinders recollection of specific events but spares acquisition of general knowledge.

Manipur pugilist Kom determined to make the country proud at London Olympic Games

July 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Five-time world champion in women's boxing, Mary Kom, has said she is determined to make the country proud at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Ontario Govt funds expansion of Hindu temple

July 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

Nevada (US), July 01 (ANI): The Ontario government in Canada is reportedly helping cover the costs of the expansion of Devi Mandir in Pickering (Ontario).

Eye of mantis shrimp helps improve high-definition CDs, DVDs

June 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM

London, June 25 (ANI): The eye of the peacock mantis shrimp has led to the development of a two-part waveplate that could improve CD, DVD, blu-ray and holographic technology, creating even higher definition and larger storage density.

Akshay Tritiya lifts gold sales across India

May 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

Ahemadabad/ Chennai/ Mumbai, May 6(ANI): The demand for gold shot up across the country on Friday as a decrease in the yellow metal's price encouraged people to buy it on the occasion of Hindu festival, Akshay Tritiya.

Simple jab could limit heart attacks and stroke damages

April 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): The damages from heart attacks and stroke could be radically reduced by a simple injection, according to a new study.

Maharashtra opposition accuses Pawar of having links with Balwa

April 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

Mumbai, Apr 1 (ANI): There was chaos in the Maharashtra Assembly on Friday after the opposition accused Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar of having links with DB Reality and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail for his alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum scam.

Maoists kill CRPF personnel in Palamu

March 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Palamu, Mar 26 (ANI): In a fierce gun battle, Maoists gun down a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal in Jharkhand's Palamu district.

Oz property listing video featuring scantily clad model goes viral

February 15, 2011 at 3:20 PM

Melbourne, Feb 15 (ANI): A video for a property listing in Australia has gone viral around the world after it featured a scantily clad model.

Study sheds light on RNA 'on/off switches'

February 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): A recent study has shed new light on a molecular switch that turns genes on or off in response to a cell's energy needs.

WB Police seize arms and ammunitions from CPI-M leaders

February 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

Burdwan, Feb 13 (ANI): West Bengal Police have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Burdwan district.

Naveen Jindal flies French Rafael at Bangalore's Aero India show

February 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

Bangalore, Feb 12 (ANI): Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal took to the skies as he co-piloted Dassault's Rafael fighter aircraft on the third day of the Aero India 2011 show here.

Galileo pathfinder GIOVE-A still working well after 5 years in space

December 29, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Washington, Dec 29 (ANI): The first prototype satellite of Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system-ESA's GIOVE-A-is still working well after five years in space.

World's 'most expensive' book on birds sells for 7.3m pounds

December 8, 2010 at 3:04 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): A stunning book by a wildlife artist who influenced Charles Darwin became the world's most expensive book when it went under the hammer at an auction on Tuesday night.

World's 'most expensive' book on birds sells for 7.3m pounds

December 8, 2010 at 1:55 PM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): A stunning book by a wildlife artist who influenced Charles Darwin became the world's most expensive book when it went under the hammer at an auction on Tuesday night.

Villagers complain of police torture in West Midnapore

November 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM

West Midnapore (West Bengal), Nov.29 (ANI): Villagers in West Bengal's West Midnapore district have complained that police are subjecting them to torture on the suspicion that they are Maoists.

Indian shooters bag first medal for India at Asian Games

November 13, 2010 at 1:36 PM

Guangzhou, Nov 13 (ANI): India kicked off its 16th Asian Games campaign with a silver medal in the 10m air rifle team event on the opening day of the shooting competition here on Saturday.

Asian Games: Srinivasa Rao wins first gold for India in weightlifting

November 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Guangzhou, Nov 13 (ANI): Weightlifter Srinivasa Rao Valluri won the first gold for India at the 16th Asian Games in the men's 56 kg weightlifting event here on Saturday.

Leading New Zealand museum holds exhibition on 'bindi'

October 26, 2010 at 5:17 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 26: Pataka, a leading museum of New Zealand, is currently holding "Bindi - The Indian Dot" exhibition, which will continue till November 14.

Leading New Zealand museum holds exhibition on 'bindi'

October 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM

Nevada (US), Oct 26: Pataka, a leading museum of New Zealand, is currently holding "Bindi - The Indian Dot" exhibition, which will continue till November 14.

Tendulkar's bat to be major attraction at sporting memorabilia charity auction in Mumbai

October 16, 2010 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): A cricket bat autographed by ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar would y be the major attraction at a sporting memorabilia charity auction scheduled to be held on October 29 in Mumbai.

Tejaswini Sawant says shooters need proper management

October 13, 2010 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct.13 (ANI): Indian shooter Tejaswini Sawant, who won a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games 50-metre prone rifle singles event, said that shooting athletes of the country needs a better managerial system.

Amitabh Bachchan launches soundtrack of 'Mee Sindhutai Sapkal'

October 13, 2010 at 3:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct.13 (ANI): Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has launched the soundtrack of Marathi film, 'Mee Sindhutai Sapkal', in Mumbai.

CWG: Weightlifter Ravi bags 11th Gold; India sparkles with 22 medals on Day-3

October 6, 2010 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Weightlifter Ravi Kumar lifted a Games record of total 321kg (146kg snatch and 175kg clean and jerk) in the 69kg category event to win the 11th gold for India on Wednesday evening at the ongoing Commonwealth Games here.

CWG: India bags 10th Gold medal, as wrestler Rajender beats Azhar of Pakistan in 55 Kg

October 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Indian wrestler Rajender Kumar on Wednesday beat Pakistani wrestler Azhar Hussain in the final match of Greco Roman wrestling competition in the 55 kilogram category, during the ongoing Commonwealth Games here.

Weightlifter Renu Bala Chanu wins ninth gold for India in CWG

October 6, 2010 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): After Omkar Singh won the 50metre Pistol final shooting gold with a score of 653.6 points, Renu Bala Chanu won the ninth gold for India on the third day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games today with a win in 58kg weightlifting.

CWG: Omkar Singh wins gold medal in 50 m Pistol

October 6, 2010 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): India's Omkar Singh has won the 50metre istol final, shooting for gold at the XIXth Commonwealth Games ere on Wednesday

Anisa Sayyad shoots gold in 25m pistol in Commonwealth Games

October 6, 2010 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct.6 (ANI): Shooter Anisa Sayyed won gold in the women 25 m pistol event, while Sarnobat Rahi clinched a silver medal at the XIXth Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.

Narang defeats Bindra to win gold in 10 m air rifles (Singles)

October 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): In the mother of all shooting battles on the third day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games today, World Champion Gagan Narang beat Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra to win the gold in the 10 m air rifles (Singles).

CWG: Bindra, Narang to lock horns in 10 m air rifles, 28 gold medals at stake

October 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): India will look to strengthen its position in the medals tally on the second day of the Commonwealth Games as 28 gold medals are up for grabs today with the most interesting battle between Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra and World Champion Gagan Narang, who will be gunning for gold in the 10 m air rifles (Singles).

Wrestler Anil wins fifth gold for India, beats Australian in 96kg category finals

October 5, 2010 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): It has been a great day for India so far on Tuesday, with its participants in the XIXth Commonwealth Games nailing five golds. Apart from the five gold medals, India has four silver medals and two bronze medals-a total of 11 medals till the filing of this report.

CWG: Tejaswani, Lajjakumari win silver medal in 50m rifle

October 5, 2010 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Shooters Tejaswini Sawant and Lajjakumari won silver medals in the 50m rifle event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

Shooters make India proud at CWG; win two gold and a silver

October 5, 2010 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Shooters Anisa Sayeed and Rahi Sarnobat gave India its second gold as they won in the 25m pistol pair event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

India gets first gold in CWG: Bindra, Narang win in air rifle event

October 5, 2010 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Olympian gold winner Abhinav Bindra and World Champion Gagan Narang won their first gold medals for India in the Pairs 10 m Air Rifle Mens event at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.

President Patil inaugurates 2010 C'wealth Games with Prince Charles

October 3, 2010 at 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct.3 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Prince Charles jointly inaugurated the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi on Sunday evening at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital.

Abhinav Bindra to carry tricolour during Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

October 1, 2010 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra will carry the Indian national flag during the opening ceremony of the XIXth Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Miller to take legal action against 'News of the World' over phone hacking

September 15, 2010 at 3:46 PM

London, Sep 15 (ANI): Actress Sienna Miller is all set to sue 'News of the World' over phone hacking.

Abhinav Bindra wants Commonwealth Games authorities shift focus to athletes

August 25, 2010 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (ANI): In an attempt to ignite public enthusiasm vis-à-vis 2010 Commonwealth Games, India's ace shooter, Abhinav Bindra, appealed to citizens and authorities to rally behind the mega event to make it a grand success.

Commonwealth Games: Queen's Baton reaches Chandigarh

July 4, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Chandigarh, July 4 (ANI): The Queen's Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) reached Chandigarh on Saturday.

Jammu Univ., Eni, Univ. College London bag 'Education Partnership Award'

March 30, 2010 at 8:36 PM

Jammu, March 30 (ANI): The University of Jammu, Eni (Italian National Oil Company) and University College London, have bagged the'Education Partnership Award' in recognition of the promotion of academia-industry partnership between Geology Department, Jammu University, Eni India and Earth Sciences Department (MPRG), University College London.

India's top sportspersons felicitated in Mumbai

March 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, Mar 9 (ANI): Several Indian sportspersons were felicitated here at an awards function.

Filmmaker Maniram expresses concern over Assam film industry degradation

March 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Guwahati, Mar 7 (ANI): Lack of motivation, infrastructure, funds and militancy has severely affected the Assam film industry, but Assamese filmmakers like N. Maniram provide it with a ray of hope.

Customs officials seize 20 kilograms of heroin

February 21, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (ANI): Customs officials confiscated approximately 20 kilograms of heroin worth around rupees one billion in the international market from a drug runner at Amritsar.

India strikes gold on day one of Commonwealth Shooting Championship

February 19, 2010 at 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Shooters Gagan Narang and P T Raghunath brought glory to the country on the first day of the Commonwealth Shooting Championship by winning the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle event at the Dr Karni Singh shooting range here on Friday.

Freedom fighter in Bihar leads a desolate life

January 25, 2010 at 7:11 PM

Pariya Village (Gaya), Jan.25 (ANI): As people in India will celebrate the 61st Republic Day of the country on Tuesday, an octogenarian freedom fighter Bindeshwari Prasad Singh leads a desolate life in Bihar.

Govinda urges students to refrain from committing suicide

January 25, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (ANI): Bollywood actor Govinda has urged young students to refrain from committing suicides.

Abhinav Bindra's parents shocked at his omission from World Cups

January 19, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 19 (ANI): Parents of Indian ace shooter and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra have expressed shock over the National Rifle Association of India's (NRAI) move to bar him from the next two World Cups due to his unavailability for shooting trials.

Tony Blair's whistleblower stepmum-in-law branded "f****** bitch", fired

January 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM

London, January 19 (ANI): Tony Blair's stepmother-in-law was branded a "f****** bitch" and sacked from her job after attempting to expose colleagues who downloaded pornography at an education charity, a court heard.

Olympic Gold medal winner Bindra wants to quit shooting

January 16, 2010 at 2:54 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 16 (ANI): Annoyed by the negligence of the National Rifles Association India's first and only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra is planning to move out of shooting range forever.

CT scans 'increase cancer risk'

January 4, 2010 at 10:16 AM

New York, January 04 (ANI): Overexposure to CT scan radiations can increase cancer risk, according to a new study.

"A Nation In Solidarity Against Terror" at India Gate on Sunday for solidarity

November 28, 2009 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 28: Under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), a 60-minute event entitled, "A Nation In Solidarity Against Terror" is being organized in the national capital's India Gate on Sunday (Nov.29).

Cricket training for Chinese women in Punjab

November 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

Mohali, Nov 2 (ANI): Even as officials in India and China are taking their time to prevent provocative statements from being issued from either countries, an all-women cricket team from China is undergoing training here.

India handed over Commonwealth Games baton in London

October 29, 2009 at 7:41 PM

London, Oct 29(ANI): Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil was on Thursday handed over the Queen's Baton by Queen Elizabeth II, signaling the formal launch of the Commonwealth Games that is to take place in New Delhi in October next year.