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Everything you need to know about Bokaro Steel City H.o.: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

One legged Arunima out to conquer Mt.Everest

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Arunima Sinha, who lost one of her leg's after she was thrown out of a moving train. two years ago, is preparing to conquer Mount Everest - the world's highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level.

Beni advises SAIL to take corrective measures to complete projects on time

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Steel Beni Prasad Verma, who reviewed the Quarter 4 and financial year 2012-13 performance of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) here today, advised SAIL to take corrective measures to complete the projects on time.

Mexico's tourism sector goes up

May 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Mexico City, May 21 (IANS/EFE) Economic activity associated with tourism grew 4 percent in 2012 compared with the year before, Mexico's INEGI statistics service said.

Oklahoma City faces second deadly tornado in 13 years

May 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) A devastating tornado in the Oklahoma City suburbs in southcentral US, that has killed at least 51 people, including seven children at an elementary school, was second only to one in May 1999 in its fury.

10 killed as powerful tornado slams Oklahoma City

May 21, 2013 at 5:50 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed as a powerful two-mile-wide tornado slammed Oklahoma City in South Central US ripping roofs off buildings, levelling homes, and cutting a wide path of destruction.

Sensex closes 0.30 percent down; healthcare, bank stocks plummet

May 20, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade down 0.30 percent as there was heavy selling in healthcare, bank, consumer durables, oil and gas and capital goods stocks.

Did Justin Theroux have bachelor party at NYC?

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Justin Theroux is rumoured to have had celebrated his bachelor party in New York City.

Juventus confirm Tevez talks

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Rome, May 19 (IANS) Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta confirmed that the Italian Serie A champions are in contact with Carlos Tevez in an attempt to sign the Argentine striker.

Now, a robot bartender that takes orders via smartphone

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Scientists have created a cocktail-making robot that can be controlled by smartphones.

Ferdinand challenges Man U rivals to 'try and catch' PL gauntlet

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Veteran Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand has thrown down the gauntlet to the club's rivals, saying that it is now up to them to try and catch them to the Premier League title challenge.

Govt. allows SAIL, RINL to charter ships directly for imports

May 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to allow Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to undertake direct chartering of ships without going through the centralized chartering organization under the Ministry of Shipping and Road Transport, namely TRANSCHART.

SAIL, RINL allowed direct charter of ships for coal imports

May 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday allowed the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to directly charter ships without going through the government's chartering organization TRANSCHART.

Sacramento Kings move to Seattle rejected

May 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) The NBA board of governors rejected a bid which could see Sacramento Kings move to Seattle and voted instead to keep the franchise in Sacramento.

Nine killed, 65 wounded in Baghdad car bombings

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Baghdad, May 16 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and 65 others wounded as six car bombings struck the Iraqi capital, an interior ministry official said.

Nine million fake products destroyed in China

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Beijing, May 15 (IANS) Police in China destroyed over nine million fake and shoddy products in 125 cities Wednesday, a publicity day for combating and preventing economic crimes.

Sensex down two percent on profit booking

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Monday closed 2.14 percent down on profit-booking and weak global cues.

Fergie urges Man U striker Rooney to reconsider transfer request

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): London, May 13 (ANI): Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has asked striker Wayne Rooney to reconsider his transfer request, as he believes Rooney should not be fearful about being axed under the regime of new manager David Moyes.

6,000 motorcycles roar in Mexico, stir Harley-Davidson spirit

May 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mexico City, May 13 (IANS/EFE) More than 6,000 motorcycles, mostly Harley-Davidsons, roared through several downtown streets of the Mexican capital to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the legendary firm, which for some created an entire way of life.

Anas first Indian to bag Pune FC Player of the Year

May 12, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Pune, May 12 (IANS) Kerala-born central defender Anas Edathodika broke the three-year foreign player monopoly by being adjudged Pune FC Player of The Year for the 2012-13 season, it was announced Sunday.

Fergie not keen on Rooney's exit from Man City

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): London, May 12 (ANI): Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has reportedly not been on manager Alex Ferguson's list of footballers to make an exit from the club, despite Rooney's fears that he will soon be forced out of the Old Trafford.

Martinez claims FA Cup victory may save Wigan from relegation

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has said that winning FA Cup Final at Wembley will act as a breakthrough for the club to retain its position at the Premier League, while they still face a fight in their survival at Barclays Permier League since the last two games of the season.

Gwyneth Paltrow clicks with PSY

May 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her singer husband Chris Martin approached South Korean rapper PSY for a picture for their son.

I-League: AIFF hopes to rope in more than two new clubs

May 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is looking up to its president Praful Patel to persuade corporate houses to promote the game in the country by buying clubs to join the I-League next season.

Five dead in South Korean factory gas leak

May 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Five workers died following a gas leak at a steel plant in Dangjin, South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Friday.

Sensex snaps gaining streak, ends lower

May 9, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 0.26 percent down, breaking a three days of consecutive gains to close below the 20,000-level mark, as traders booked profits ahead of the crucial industrial production and inflation data expected soon.

Pope to visit Brazil slum, meet young offenders

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) On his first foreign trip as pontiff, Pope Francis will tour a Rio de Janeiro slum in July and meet juvenile offenders, the Vatican said.

Rooney fuels Man U exit rumours by removing club's name from Twitter account

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly hinted at a quick exit from the Premier League champions after he removed the name of the club from his Twitter account.

Researchers find new way of making steel without greenhouse-gas emissions

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Steel-making, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.

Pakistani actress Veena Malik favours 'quantity with quality'

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Acknowledging that Bollywood has been "very generous" to her, Pakistani actress Veena Malik Wednesday said that her mantra is "quantity with quality".

Sensex crosses 20,000-mark, first time since Jan 31

May 8, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Wednesday crossed the 20,000-level-mark for the first time in more than three months on the back of sustained buying from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and positive global cues.

Sensex ends Tuesday's trade one percent higher

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade over one percent up and touched its highest level in the last three months.

Sensex rises 98 points; Tata Steel, Hindalco rally

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 98 points Monday, the highest closing level in almost three months, led by good buying support in metal, IT and technology stocks.

Wiesberger wins Indonesian Masters

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Jakarta, May 5 (IANS) Austrian Bernd Wiesberger sealed a dramatic win at the Indonesian Masters with a five-under-par 67 to defeat Ernie Els of South Africa by one shot Sunday.

Tiger Woods and new girlfriend Lindsey Vonn to walk 1st red carpet at Met Gala

May 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn are planning to walk their first red carpet together.

78 abandoned buildings demolished in Abu Dhabi

May 4, 2013 at 3:32 AM

Abu Dhabi, May 4 (IANS/WAM) The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City (ADM) has demolished 78 abandoned buildings as part of its campaign to rid the city of old and abandoned houses which distort its look.

Rourkela Steel Plant records best production in April

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), said Friday it has registered its best production of hot metal and crude steel in the first month of this fiscal.

Williams F1 tie up with Kazakh investmment firm

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Grove (England), May 2 (IANS) Williams Formula 1 team has signed an agreement with Kazakh investment firm TAK Group that will see the Kazakhstan capital, Astana, promoted as part of the arrangement.

DPRK sentences U.S. citizen to 15 years of compulsory labor for "hostile acts"

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Pyongyang, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A U.S. citizen was sentenced 15 years of compulsory labor by the Supreme Court of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday, the official KCNA news agency said Thursday.

Fergie 'not worried' over possible 'massive spending spree' of Man City, Chelsea

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he will not be worried even if rivals Manchester City and Chelsea go on a massive spending spree this summer.

Helen Flanagan rubbishes Scott Sinclair split rumours

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has opened for the first time about claims that she has split from footballer Scott Sinclair, insisting that they "truly love each other".

Horseless carriages to bring 'Great Gatsby' era back to NYC

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New York, April 29 (ANI): A Brooklyn-born exotic car designer is building a prototype of an electric "horseless carriage" that could debut on city streets in about a year.

Sensex rangebound; power, realty, IT stocks rise

April 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets witnessed choppy trading Monday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review later this week.

White tiger cub dies mysteriously in Bokaro Zoo

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 28 (ANI): A year-old white tiger cub has died mysteriously at the Jawaharlal Nehru Zoologocal Park here.

Man U to 'parade' PL trophy on 13th may

April 25, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, Apr.25 (ANI): Manchester United has declared that they will organize an open-top bus tour with the Premier League trophy on 13th may, two days after the FA cup final when United's arch rivals Manchester City will play against Wigan at Wembley.

Santa Cruz reveals interest in moving to Botafogo

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 25 (IANS) Paraguay international striker Roque Santa Cruz admitted he is considering a move to Brazilian top-flight football club Botafogo.

Pope Francis has six mn followers on Twitter

April 24, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Vatican City, April 24 (IANS/AKI) Six million people are now tracking Pope Francis on his Twitter account @pontifex.

Row over Telangana mines for Vizag Steel Plant hots up

April 22, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 22 (IANS) The row over the allocation of iron ore mines of Telangana for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) hotted up Monday with a minister from Andhra region asking Telangana leaders not to whip up regional feelings over the issue.

Quake impact pushes down Chinese shares

April 22, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) Chinese shares saw slight losses Monday, as Saturday's quake in southwest China's Sichuan province weighed on the markets.

Mancini says Manchester United not better than 'out of race' Man City

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Johannesburg, Apr. 22 (ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said his team is not inferior to Manchester United.

TRS opposes Telangana iron ore for Vizag Steel Plant

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Sunday vowed not to allow transport of iron ore mines from Telangana for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, saying these mineral resources should be used only for the region's development.

City to offer new 44 mln-pound deal to Aguero to keep off suitors

April 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is reportedly set to be offered a new five-year contract worth 44 million pounds by his club in the summer to put him out of the reach of suitors like Real Madrid.

Helen Flanagan hit by 'penis' while filming 'Celebrity Juice'

April 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, Apr. 20 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who appeared on 'Celebrity Juice' with Peter Andre, Tom Ellis and comedian Chris Ramsey, was locked in a dark box and made to guess what Keith Lemon was putting inside through a hole.

Helen Flanagan flashes side-boob in lacy dress

April 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Helen Flanagan showed off her side-boob and cleavage in a lace dress as she headed out to film 'Celebrity Juice'.

American people refuse to be terrorised: Obama

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) Taking up the mantle of healer-in-chief after Monday's terror attack in Boston, President Barack Obama Thursday declared that the American people refuse to be terrorised and whoever is behind the bombings will be caught.

Saina, Kashyap retain rankings

April 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal retained her place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles rankings released Thursday.

Minor setback for Manchester United

April 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) Manchester United's march towards a 13th Barclays Premier League title received a minor setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United at Upton Park while Manchester City edged a narrow victory over Wigan Athletic.

Pope Francis receives signed jersey from Messi

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Vatican City, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Pope Francis was presented with a jersey signed by Argentine soccer star Messi by a group of priests during Wednesday's public audience.

What made Isla Fisher fashion conscious?

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, April 16 (IANS) Actress Isla Fisher says she wasn't too much into fashion until she played the lead role in 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic".

Two killed in China building collapse

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Guiyang, April 13 (IANS) At least two people were killed and three others injured in a building collapse in a Chinese brewery Saturday, Xinhua reported.

Two killed in China building collapse

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Guiyang, April 13 (IANS) At least two people were killed and three others injured in a building collapse in a Chinese brewery Saturday, Xinhua reported.

China rape victim's mother loses labour camp lawsuit

April 13, 2013 at 9:40 AM

London, Apr 13 (Xinhua-ANI): A court in central China's Hunan Province on Friday rejected the compensation demands of a young rape victim's mother who is suing a local authority for putting her into a labor camp.

Man U's Valencia fears losing PL title like last season

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, Apr.12 (ANI): Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has said that he fears that his club may lose the Premier League (PL) title like last year following the recent victory of Manchester City over United.

Metal body parts of dead being recycled into plane engines and road signs

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): Steel hips, plates and screws from legs and skulls of people, who are dead, are collected after cremation and sent off for recycling.

Sensex closes more than half a percent up; bank, IT

April 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent higher in Thursday's trade as bank, IT and capital goods stocks rallied.

Man U's Falcao move may see Rooney out of club by season end

April 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): Manchester United's reported battle to sign in Atletico Madrid's 50 million-pound rated striker Radamel Falcao has placed in fresh doubt striker Wayne Rooney's future in the club and may even see Rooney offloaded at the end of the season.

Rajendra Mittal new head of Essar Steel's Odisha operations

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Essar Steel India, which is setting up a 12 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet-making facility in Odisha, Tuesday announced that it has appointed Rajendra Mittal as its new chief executive officer for its operations in the state.

3-month pregnant Halle Berry flashes 'baby bump'

April 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): Halle Berry, who is expecting her first child together with fiance Olivier Martinez, was potted flashing her baby bump, while taking a stroll around New York City on Saturday.

Olga Kurylenko praises co-star Tom Cruise

April 7, 2013 at 12:52 AM

London, April 7 (IANS) Actress Olga Kurylenko, who will be seen with actor Tom Cruise for the very first time in a new sci-fi movie "Oblivion", is completely in awe of her co-star.

For a breezy, trendy summer - go for breathable fabrics (Fashion Tips)

April 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) It's summer and time for a wardrobe revamp. There's plenty to choose from, say experts, with A-line skirts, short, chic dresses, long flowing silhouettes with floral prints, casual jumpsuits and plenty more ruling the style charts this season.

SAIL inks deal with Kerala companies for titanium project

April 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 5 (ANI): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), and Government of Kerala PSEs, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML), for setting up a titanium project in joint venture in the state.

Sensex falls 1.55 percent; bank, IT stocks plummet

April 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 1.55 percent or 292 points Thursday on heavy selling in banking, information technology (IT) and capital goods stocks.

Rourkela Steel Plant achieves best annual production

April 3, 2013 at 10:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of the state-run Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Wednesday said it had achieved its best production in fiscal 2012-13 that ended March 31.

Angelina Jolie pledges profits from jewellery collection for funding Kabul school

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she has opened a school for girls in Afghanistan and has pledged the profits from the sale of her personally designed jewellery collection towards the humanitarian project.

Mexican soccer launches campaign against obesity

April 3, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Mexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's first division soccer clubs will be kicking orange-coloured balls around the field starting next weekend as a reminder of the nation's fight against obesity.

Alsea acquires Starbucks coffee business in Mexico

April 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Mexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexican restaurant operator Alsea said it acquired the remaining 18 percent of Cafe Sirena, a company created in 2002 to operate Starbucks coffee shops in Mexico, from US-based Starbucks Coffee International, giving it sole ownership of the Starbucks coffee business in Mexico.

Sensex up more than one percent; metal, capital goods stocks gain

April 2, 2013 at 7:25 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade nearly one percent up, owing to healthy buying in metal, capital goods, oil and gas, health care and bank stocks.

Benitez praises Chelsea's 'great season'

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez has said that his club has had a great season and added that it can be even better, following Chelsea's win over Manchester United in a FA Cup quarter-final match.

Benitez praises Chelsea's 'great season'

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez has said that his club has had a great season and added that it can be even better, following Chelsea's win over Manchester United in a FA Cup quarter-final match.

Sensex closes flat; metal, auto stocks fall

April 1, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on the first day of the new financial year moved 29 points up. Capital goods, health care and realty scrips gained, while automobile, metal and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) fell.

Robin van Persie wants to win double in first Man-U season

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Robin Van Persie has set his sights on marking his brilliant first season at Manchester United by winning the Double.

Beni targets Mulayam again, says 'Samajwadi Party has betrayed minorities'

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 30 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday fired a fresh salvo at Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the latter has betrayed the minorities.

BJP uses Beni's attack on Mulayam to target Congress

March 30, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): In wake of the derogatory remarks made by the Union Steel Minister against Mulayam Singh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday alleged that the Congress Party's fate can easily be determined when its leaders like Beni Prasad Verma attempt to be elections experts.

Chelsea in pole position to sign 'one of Europe's deadliest strikers' Falcao

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Mar 30 (ANI): Chelsea is in pole position to sign one of Europe's deadliest strikers, Radamel Falcao from Spanish club Atletico Madrid for around 40 million pounds.

Samajwadi Party takes on Beni, calls him 'frustrated'

March 30, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday hit back at Beni Prasad Verma over his comment that Mulayam Singh Yadav's party will win only four seats in the Lok Sabha polls and there will be a 'funeral procession' for the party, saying the Union Steel Minister is frustrated.

Pope Francis refuses to live in papal apartment

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM

London, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pope Francis has opted to stay at a modest two-room residence instead of moving to a grand papal apartment on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, his spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said.

Sensex closes flat; capital goods, bank stocks plummet

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade flat while capital goods, bank and automobile stocks plummeted.

Woman with one leg out to conquer Everest

March 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Arunima Sinha lost her one leg after she was thrown out of a moving train. Nearly two years after the tragedy struck, she is preparing to conquer Mount Everest - the world's highest peak at 8,848 metres above sea level.

Fraud who pocketed millions, to pay one pound fine

March 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM

London, March 25 (IANS) A bankrupt stockbroker has been ordered to pay a nominal one pound fine even though he defrauded millions of pounds from Britain's shrewdest business people.

Joe Biden says Republicans 'didn't get message' from 2012 election defeat

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden has said the 2012 election results rendered a decisive verdict on America's future direction, adding that the Republicans 'did not get the message'.

Mexico's unemployment rate falls

March 23, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Mexico City, March 23 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's unemployment rate fell to 4.85 percent in February, down from 5.33 percent in the same month of last year, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, or Inegi, said.

Sensex falls for sixth straight session; down 57 points

March 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Indian equities markets' key indices closed in the red for the sixth straight session Friday due to lingering political worries after a key ally quit the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led coalition government.

Real Madrid targeting Man City's 'disillusioned' Aguero in 45m pounds move

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been reportedly targeted for a 45 million-pound bid by Real Madrid at the end of the season, testing the resolve of City to keep Aguero at the Etihad this summer.

CID officer, student commit suicide in Jharkhand

March 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Ranchi, March 21 (IANS) A senior CID officer and an engineering student committed suicide in the Jharkhand capital Thursday in two separate incidents, police said.

'Nobody can point finger at my party': Mayawati

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, while commenting on the issue of taking or giving commission to support the UPA, on Wednesday exuded confidence in her party and said that it has a clean image.

Samajwadi Party to take decision on Verma Thursday

March 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party would take a decision on Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's regret Thursday, party MP Shailendra Kumar told reporters here.

BJP supports SP over Verma issue

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday came out in support of Mulayam Singh Yadav, demanding that union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma resign over his reported comments against Samajwadi Party supremo.

Beni meets PM, expresses regret for remark against Mulayam

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who is in the line of fire for his remarks against Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday, and expressed regret for his comment.

Sergio Aguero strikes second hand of God by stealing Maradona's girl

March 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): Sergio Aguero has been accused of stealing singer girlfriend Karina Tejeda from his father-in-law Diego Maradona.

Both houses of parliament adjourned till noon

March 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Parliament was disrupted Wednesday as the Samajwadi Pary demanded the resignation of Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, while members from DMK and AIADMK raised the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils.

Michael Owen to retire at end of season

March 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

London, March 19 (IANS) Former England striker Michael Owen Tuesday said he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.