Botanical Garden

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

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

Caution: Eating Goan frog legs could cause cancer

June 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Panaji, June 16 (IANS) Smoking cigarettes is not the only way to contract cancer. If one believes the Goa Forest Department, eating frog meat can also get you a date with cancer.

Tony Blair's Muslim sister-in-law plays down claim of 'home-wrecking'

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Tony Blair's sister-in-law, Lauren Booth has played down accusations of "home-wrecking" after she was pictured smiling alongside her new Muslim husband, Sohale Ahmed.

Aam Aadmi Party issues second list of 44 shortlisted nominees

June 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party Saturday issued its second list of 44 shortlisted candidates for 10 more constituencies of Delhi assembly, for which elections are scheduled later this year.

Met's ace Matt Harvey 'dating' Victoria's Secret model Anne V

May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New York, May 26 (ANI): New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and supermodel Anne V were reportedly spotted getting intimate in public at the New York Rangers playoff game at Madison Square Garden, on Thursday.

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber big winners at Billboard Music Awards

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards.

Ooty hosts three-day 117th Floral Carnival

May 18, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Ooty (Tamil Nadu), May 18 (ANI): Floral sculptures of the globe, a house and bright coloured flowers mesmerised tourists visiting the 117th Floral Carnival being held here.

Sacred lotus bears closest resemblance to ancestor of flowering plants

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers has reported that they have sequenced the sacred lotus genome, and the results offer insight into the heart of some of its mysteries.

Akhilesh seeks Delhi Metro extension to Noida, Ghaziabad

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday wrote to the central urban development minister to expedite the extension of the Delhi Metro Rail service in the state's National Capital Region (NCR).

Odisha activist seeks release of confined wild tiger

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) An animal rights activist Wednesday demanded the release of a wild tiger who walked into a zoo in Odisha and has been in captivity since the past over a week.

Our bodies are not made for bikinis, says Alyssa Milano

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Alyssa Milano put the task of shedding her weight on the backburner after she gave birth to her son Milo about twenty months back.

Fig 'more than just a fruit to humans'

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Not only as a common food, but figs are familiar to a wide cross-section of human society for their spiritual importance.

JLo, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard awards

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singers Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Ed Sheeran will perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will also see performances by a host of other artists.

Nandankanan zoo closes white tiger safari to visitors

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha's Nandankanan Zoo has closed its white tiger safari to tourists for an indefinite period after a wild tiger walked into it, in probable search of a mate, an official said Wednesday.

Franco to direct, act in 'Garden of Last Days' movie

April 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actor James Franco is set to direct and act in the big-screen adaptation of Andre Dubus III's best-selling novel "Garden of Last Days".

Dame Helen Mirren crowned top actress at Olivier Awards

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren was named the best actress at the Olivier Awards, for her stage role in 'The Audience.'

'Rocky' musical heading to Broadway in 2014

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the blockbuster hit 'Rocky', is hoping that a musical based on his beloved boxing film will also be a hit on Broadway.

Harassed for dowry, woman poisons herself in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman committed suicide by consuming poison outside a Metro station here, police said Sunday. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested for alleged dowry harassment.

Unidentified body of boy found in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) An unidentified body, apparently of a teenaged boy with its head brutally crushed, was found Sunday in a park here, police said.

Guyana to mark 175th anniversary of arrival of Indians

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Two ships sailing out of Calcutta (now Kolkata) port on the eastern coast of India, the Whitby and Hesperus, reached British Guiana (now Guyana) on the northern coast of South America on May 5, 1838 after a perilous sea journey that lasted 112 days. More than 17 decades later, Guyana - a part of the Caribbean - is set to hold commemorative functions in early May to mark the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in the country.

New stage added to Guyana's Indian memorial

April 27, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Port of Spain, April 27 (IANS) A new multi-million dollar stage has been added to Monument Garden, a memorial site for the ancestors of Guyana's ethnic Indians in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago capital, Georgetown.

Body found in river could be Sunil Tripathi's: Report

April 24, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Boston, April 24 (IANS) Police have pulled out a man's body from the Providence River and authorities said it is "very possible" that it is missing Indian origin student Sunil Tripathi, according to a media report.

Indian Coast Gaurd ship Rajdoot commissioned

April 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajdoot, designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers here, was commissioned by Controller General of Defence Accounts Arunava Dutt at a function here Monday.

Hawkers turn marketing gurus during IPL

April 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) After heavy marketing of branded merchandise, desserts and drinks themed on the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) hawkers selling flags, headbands and caps have also taken to advertising their wares with a twist.

Obama accuses senators of buckling to pro-gun lobby

April 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 18 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama Wednesday accused some senators of buckling to pressure from the pro-gun lobby and voting against the bipartisan amendment that was intended to expand background checks for all weapons buyers.

Garden Reach shipbuilders aims 20 percent annual growth

April 16, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is expecting a turnover of over Rs.1,700 in the current fiscal and aiming to grow annually by 20 percent, a top official of the defence establishment said Tuesday.

Scientists debunk 60 degree 'perfect' boiled egg formula myth

April 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Washington, April 8 (ANI): The "65-degree egg" and its "6X degree C" counterparts continue to entice chefs and diners at chic restaurants, but an expert has now claimed that the science underpinning that supposed recipe for perfection in boiling an egg is flawed.

Shiv Sena ex-leader attacked in Delhi over parking

April 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A former Shiv Sena leader has complained that he was attacked by four people, including a woman, here following an argument over parking, said police Sunday.

West to design for fashion label

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) Celebrities including rappers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams will test their design instincts for a limited edition collection for Japanese clothing company Bathing Ape's 20th anniversary.

Dixon not worried about ageing

April 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

London, April 5 (IANS) TV personality Alesha Dixon doesn't worry about getting older and insists her thirties have been the best period of her life so far.

LFW: Sailex's 'Garden Safaria' shows military influences

March 24, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Sailex's collection showcased Sunday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013 was inspired from the military. The designer said that he usually doesn't like naming his lines but decided to name this one "Garden Safari".

Bieber's secret killer wants to castrate singer

March 24, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber's secet killer, Dana Martin, who is serving life sentence for raping and killing a 15-year-old girl, says he still has it on mind to kill or castrate the singer.

Kashmir all set to expand their 'tulip garden' with newer varieties

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): Kashmir gear's up to give final touches to the picturesque Tulip Garden, which is the largest in Asia, as they introduced 26 new varieties of tulips, kick starting the sowing season in the valley.

British boxer fined 3,000 pounds over 'foul' Twitter outbursts

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): A British professional boxer has been fined 3,000 pounds and told to behave himself by boxing officials following his regular foul-mouthed tirades both on Twitter and in the open.

Sonam Dubal celebrates decade in fashion with 'Winter Garden' range

March 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Designer Sonam Dubal celebrated tenth year of his label "Sanskar" with his latest collection titled "Winter Garden" at the ongoing autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Hemant-Nandita brings myriad hues of garden at WIFW

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The day two of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter seemed to be a perfect mix and match of summer and winter collection. While some designers showcased bold and dark gothic or vintage collection, others preffered to keep it light and simple.

Ex-ITBP trooper kills self at Metro station

March 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Noida, March 12 (IANS) A retired commandant of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Tuesday committed suicide by jumping before a Delhi Metro train in this Uttar Pradesh town, police said.

RiRi cancels Boston gig after contracting laryngitis

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Rihanna was forced to cancel her Sunday night's concert in Boston after contracting laryngitis.

Cop killing: Absconding Trinamool councillor arrested

March 7, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, the prime suspect in the Garden Reach police officer killing incident last month, was arrested Thursday from Bihar, police said.

Presidency University students protest suspension of polls

March 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) Presidency University students took to the streets Friday to protest suspension of college union polls, saying the West Bengal government was interfering with the institution's autonomy.

Sikkim's flower power: Gangtok blooms in exotic colours

February 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Gangtok, Feb 24 (IANS) Daisy, pansies, peonies, exotic seasonal blooms and orchids are the colours of this picture-postcard capital of this Himalayan state that opened its door to visitors with the inauguration of the International Flower Show 2013.

Left demands sacking of West Bengal minister

February 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) The Left Front Friday demanded the sacking of a West Bengal minister, accusing him of being involved in the Garden Reach incident in which a policeman was shot dead during a clash between student groups.

Ancient pigment inspires new nanomaterials

February 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A bright blue pigment used 5,000 years ago in Egypt is inspiring scientists to develop new nanomaterials for medical imaging devices, TV remote controls, security inks and other technology.

Bieber sports two gold watches

February 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Two gold watches on teenage singer Justin Bieber's wrist spoke volumes about his bank balance.

Cop killing: Trinamool plays down governor's remark

February 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress MP Sunday played down the controversy over a minister "shielding" a councillor accused in a policeman's murder and blamed the media of putting words into the governor's mouth on the issue.

Obamas celebrate Valentine's Day at restaurant

February 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, celebrated Valentine's Day here in style with a dinner at acclaimed Spanish chef Jose Andres' MiniBar restaurant.

Cop killing: Kolkata police chief changed, governor disapproves (Roundup)

February 14, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Two days after a policeman was shot dead during a clash between student activists, the West Bengal government Thursday shifted out Kolkata police chief Ranjit Kumar Pachnanda for failure to apprehend the criminals, replacing him with Surajit Kar Purakayastha.

Minister has no business to shield guilty: Bengal governor

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Thursday said Trinamool Congress leader and state minister Firhad Hakim, who allegedly was shielding a party leader accused in a policeman's murder, had "no business" doing so.

Model Laxmi Rana rides love buggy ahead for V-Day

February 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Supermodel Lakshmi Rana sat atop a 'Love Buggy' and posed for shutterbugs in a floral 'Magical Love Garden' here Wednesday as part of pre-Valentine's Day celebrations.

Mughal Garden ready to welcome visitors from February 16

February 13, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Various kinds of Dahlias and Roses from the glorious famed of Mughal Gardens from Rashtrapati Bhavan are all set to welcome the visitors from Feb 16. It is ready to welcome visitors to its famed Mughal Gardens to stroll among the dahlias, roses and cyclamens basking in the warm spring sunshine

Mughal Gardens beckons with dahlias, roses

February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan from Feb 16 will welcome visitors to its famed Mughal Gardens to stroll among the dahlias, roses and cyclamens basking in the warm spring sunshine.

Police officer killed in Kolkata

February 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) A police officer was killed and another man injured in firing by miscreants during a clash between student activists of the Trinamool Congress and the Congress at a college here Tuesday.

Indian Coast Guard ship Rajratan commissioned

February 11, 2013 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard ship Rajratan, the fifth in a series of eight inshore patrol vessels (IPVs), was commissioned by Director General Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral M.P. Muralidharan in Kolkata Monday.

Six gunned down in Karachi

February 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) At least six people, including a father and his son and two brothers, were shot dead in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported Sunday.

Songs Michelle Obama likes to listen to

February 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, Feb. 7 (ANI): Michelle Obama, who has been nominated for a Grammy Award for her spoken-word reading of 'American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America,' has revealed her songs.

Mysterious purple spheres pop up in US desert

February 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) Thousands of tiny purple spheres have mysteriously popped up in the middle of America's Arizona desert, completely isolated from the rest of the terrain.

GRSE to double capacity by FY 13-14

January 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) City-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will be doubling its capacity by the end of the next financial year, a top official of the defence establishment said Tuesday.

Budding entrepreneurs take up floriculture in Sikkim

January 25, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Gangtok, Jan 25 (ANI): Climatic advantage coupled with a skilled workforce gives Sikkim a definite edge in the business of floriculture.

Knicks' J.R. Smith mentions Kanye West in Twitter jab at Kris Humphries

January 23, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New York, Jan 23 (ANI): Following Monday afternoon's 88-85 win over the Knicks, Nets forward Kris Humphries took to his Twitter account to take a jab at the Knicks and the Garden faithful.

Coir goes global, finds new usages in European homes

January 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) The humble coir, used in many Indian houses as doormats and carpets, has found new usages in Europe as a material for building sound barriers, stylish compound walls and garden landscaping, says a Kerala official.

Prince to be honoured at Billboard Music Awards

January 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) American singer Prince will be honoured with an Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

Rashtrapati Nilayam will open for public viewing from January 6 to 12

January 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Jan.4 (ANI): The Garden at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad will be opened for public viewing for seven days from January 6 to 12, 2013, each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

'Overjoyed' Pak fans celebrate ODI series win against India 'with guns and drums'

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Islamabad, Jan 4(ANI): Ecstatic Pakistani cricket fans celebrated their team's series win over archrivals India, after the men in green clinched the three-match one-day international series at Kolkata's Eden Garden stadium, by drum beating and dancing.

Viswanath bats for captain Dhoni

January 2, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Batting for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India cricketer Gundappa Viswanath Wednesday refused to blame him for the team's dismal performance in the recent past and hoped Team India would bounce back against the visiting Pakistanis.

Flower show to showcase Sikkim's eco-wealth to the world

December 28, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The floral wealth of Sikkim, with its nearly 4,500 species of flowering plants - including 500 species of rare orchids - will be on show for international markets, floriculturalists and nearly 200,000 flowers lovers at the International Flori Show 2013 Feb 23-27, 2013, near Gangtok, the capital of the northeastern state.

'Unreal' Father Xmas suspended for telling kids Santa doesn't really exist

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): A man, who has been Father Christmas at a garden centre in Oxford for 10 years, has been suspended from the grotto after he apparently told children Santa Claus wasn't real and went on to talk about the US school massacre.

Melanie Slade brightens up Arsenal X-mas party in summery outfit

December 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Premier League WAG Melanie Slade decided to shun the usual drab winter colours in favour of something a little lighter and brighter at the annual Arsenal party.

Stewart to auction dress for Sandy victims

December 19, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Kristen Stewart is putting up a designer dress, the one she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" on auction. The proceeds will aid relief efforts for victims of superstorm Sandy.

Domestic help raped by locksmith in Delhi

December 14, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was allegedly raped by a locksmith, his relative and one other man when she was alone at her employer's house, police said Friday.

Courtney Love slams Nirvana 'reunion' with Paul McCartney

December 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Washington, December 14 (ANI): Kirk Cobain's former wife Courtney Love has taken to Facebook to once again voice her disapproval of the recent performance by the three surviving members of Nirvana and Paul McCartney at the 12-12-12 concert.

Justin Bieber's kidnap plot gang offered $2,500 per testicle

December 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): An obsessed killer, who allegedly plotted to kidnap Justin Bieber and strangle him, put a 2,500-dollar bounty on each of the singer's testicles, as he wanted to castrate the teen popstar, it has been revealed.

Justin Bieber 'targeted by convicted killer from prison'

December 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Justin Bieber was the target of a grisly murder plot hatched by a convicted killer imprisoned in New Mexico, police have revealed.

Styles, Swift go dirty dancing

December 12, 2012 at 1:44 PM

New York, Dec 12 (IANS) Singers Harry Styles and Taylor Swift showed off their dancing skills as they did the famous lift from the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing".

George, Lohan party together

December 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New York, Dec 9 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan was seen having fun with The Wanted band's Max George at their post performance party here.

Jaipur hosts colourful floral carnival showcasing 200 varieties of Chrysanthemum

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Jaipur, Dec 8 (ANI): India's Pink City of Jaipur hosts colourful floral carnival showcasing 200 varieties of Chrysanthemum flowers, attracting large number of children and locals.

LiLo is a good girl, says The Wanted's Max George

December 5, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, Dec. 5 (ANI): Max George from 'The Wanted' has defended Lindsay Lohan, who was arrested last week after allegedly starting a violent nightclub brawl over him.

Apologise to Hindus for demolishing temple: Pakistani daily

December 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Authorities must apologise to the Hindu community for demolishing a temple in Karachi and hurting their sentiments, a Pakistani daily said Wednesday.

Dhoni expects big from Gambhir and Sehwag, relies on pacers in 3rd Test

December 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Ahead of their crucial Test match against England at the Eden Gardens, Indian cricket Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he was hoping for a big contribution from his openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.

'Returning' Finn ready for Kolkata challenge

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Dec 4(ANI): England fast bowler Steve Finn, who is likely to replace out of form Stuart Broad in the third Test match against India in Kolkata, has said he is ready for the challenge posed by the slow Indian pitches, and added he has always enjoyed bowling on the Eden Garden track.

Poor British summer, spring too much for birds

December 3, 2012 at 7:32 PM

London, Dec 3 (IANS) While the House Sparrows appear to be fast vanishing from Indian cities, Britain appears to be not lagging behind much with its washed-out spring and summer being blamed for a disastrous breeding season for native birds.

Swift, Styles go public with relationship?

December 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New York, Dec 3 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, who are reportedly dating, were spotted in public together for the first time as they enjoyed a date in a park.

WWE diva AJ Lee reveals tough childhood before becoming pro wrestling superstar

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New York, Dec 2(ANI): World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) diva AJ Lee has revealed her hardest knocks happened before she became a pro wrestling superstar.

Special section on Kurosawa, Hitchcock at IFFK

December 3, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (IANS) The 17th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will see films of international icons Akira Kurosawa and Alfred Hitchcock in the retrospective category.

Styles set to perform with Swift

December 2, 2012 at 1:39 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 2 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles, who is reportedly dating singer Taylor Swift, has invited her to perform with his boy band "One Direction" at a Christmas show.

Gary Lineker parties with wife and son in strip club until 4am on 52nd b'day

December 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): Gary Lineker celebrated his 52nd birthday with his family at a strip club in London.

Floriculturists plant tulip bulbs to lure tourists to Kashmir

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Srinagar, Nov.28 (ANI): Srinagar's famed Tulip Garden is gearing up for the annual Tulip Festival, which will be held in spring.

Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson accuses 'Chinese spy' of selling secrets to German competitor

November 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

London, Nov 26 (ANI): An alleged Chinese spy at the centre of an industrial espionage scandal at Dyson, the UK-based vacuum cleaner manufacturer, has been named.

Harry Styles invites Taylor Swift to meet parents at party in NY

November 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

London, November 25 (ANI): Taylor Swift's new love Harry Styles is said to have invited her to One Direction's bash after their sell-out gig at New York's Madison Square Garden next week.

Government is committed for more qualitative and purposeful education:CM

November 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has reiterated commitment of her Government to impart education to all children as they have a right to education as defined by the Right to Education. The City Govt. will not leave any stone unturned in implementing RTE Act in the capital city.

New BBC director general Tony Hall says 'firm can overcome crisis'

November 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, Nov 23 (ANI): New director general of the BBC Tony Hall has expressed confidence that the corporation can get through a 'really tough few weeks'.

China's richest woman loses title after split from hubby

November 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Beijing, Nov 21 (IANS) Wu Yajun, who was named as China's richest woman, has lost the title after she had to share her fortune with her ex?husband.

Tyler serves pizza slices in New York

November 21, 2012 at 3:14 AM

New York, Nov 21 (IANS) Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler left a smile on the faces of hungry revellers in the West Village here when he served pizza slices himself.

Pro-abortion rallies held in Ireland over Indian woman's death

November 18, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Dublin, Nov. 18 (ANI): Protestors held rallies in the Republic of Ireland in memory of Indian woman, who had died last month after being denied an abortion, calling for changes to Irish abortion law.

McCartney to stage charity gig for Sandy victims

November 18, 2012 at 2:11 AM

New York, Nov 18 (IANS) Singer Paul McCartney is putting together a charity show here to raise funds for the victims of hurricane Sandy.

Madonna bares butt to raise cash for Sandy victims

November 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Melbourne, November 17 (ANI): Madonna raised 60,000 dollars for charity by exposing her butt onstage during her show in New York City this week.

Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to perform at Sandy benefit gig

November 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New York, Nov. 16 (ANI): Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen will be joining a horde of other stars to perform at next month's Sandy benefit concert, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Doctor to pay Rs.5 lakh for botched up abortion

November 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The city's top consumer court has asked a doctor to pay Rs.5 lakh compensation to a woman whose abortion he botched up not once but twice in 1997, leading to severe medical complications and her uterus being removed.

Government is committed for the development of Capital: Mukesh Sharma

November 12, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister, Spokesperson CLP has stated that the Chief Minister, Dikshit has given specific instructions to all agencies responsible for street lighting in Delhi

MJ's family used him for money, reveals new book

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New York, November 11 (ANI): An explosive new biography has revealed how Michael Jackson's family used the King of Pop for money.

MJ's family used him for money, reveals new book

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New York, November 11 (ANI): An explosive new biography has revealed how Michael Jackson's family used the King of Pop for money.

Genetics centre to be set up in India to tackle malnutrition

November 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): World-renowned scientists believe understanding how diverse Indian populations synthesize fats that are critical for brain and eye development may help tackle malnutrition in the country.