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

T. rex cousin fed more like falcon than crocodile

May 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): It is believed that the mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study has shown that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon.

Now, waterproof fabric that drains sweat

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Bioengineers at the University of California, Davis have invented waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat, using microfluidic technology.

Farming in progress on the eve of monsoon in India

May 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): According to the latest statistics released by the Government, rice has so far been planted in 2.4 lakh hectares in the country. . This is 52 thousand hectare more than that reported a week ago (1.88 lakh ).

'Eega' to be screened at Cannes film market

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Successful Telugu revenge-drama "Eega" will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20.

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the policy rate for the first time in seven months.

Iron Man, Spider-Man to cheer Mumbai Indians!

April 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Marvel super heroes Iron Man and Spider-Man will make a special appearance at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday to cheer for Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians.

Republican lawmaker says 'five jihadists reached their targets in U.S.' under Obama

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Republican Tom Cotton has expressed grave doubts about the Obama administration's counter-terrorism policies and programmes.

President wants adequate institutional credit for MSMEs

April 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said institutional credit should be made available to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which are vital for India's economic growth.

'Market conditions responsible for increase or decrease in petrol price' says Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the increase or decrease in the price of petrol depends on the market conditions.

Efficient debt market needed to boost growth: Rangarajan

March 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian government must encourage financial innovation and make the debt market efficient in order to boost investments and growth, chairman of the Prime Minister's economic advisory council C. Rangarajan said Friday.

Bradford's Batman's identity revealed

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): A mystery had been sparked when an anonymous man - fully clad with Batman's boots, gloves and logo across his chest - handed a suspected burglar to officers at Trafalgar House police station in Bradford.

UP silk weavers bearing brunt of government's apathy

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb.24 (ANI): Silk weavers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have expressed their ire over the government's false promises of providing them with basic amenities.

Audrey Hepburn's flirtatious dialogue in 'Charade' voted sexiest line in cinema

February 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

London, Feb. 23 (ANI): Audrey Hepburn's pick-up line in her 1963 movie 'Charade' has been voted as the best in a survey.

WAGs and celebs gush about their Valentine's Day gifts on Twitter

February 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Christine Bleakley led the way for other celebrities to share their gushing love notes and pictures of their presents through Twitter on Valentine's Day.

Biotech has made India net exporter of cotton, says expert

February 4, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) Biotechnology has made India a net exporter of BT Cotton from being an importer, with production nearly doubling to 510 kg per hectare from 225 kg over a decade ago, an industry player said Monday.

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter wants to carry on her legacy

February 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, who is on a pilgrimage to St Lucia, said that she wanted to continue the troubled singer's legacy.

'Let's Design' shortlists five candidates from North region

January 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, has selected five young designers from north region for the final round to be held Feb 5.

Kelly Brook signs up for Celebrity Juice as new team captain

January 25, 2013 at 4:32 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kelly Brook has signed up as a new team captain on 'Celebrity Juice' - replacing pregnant Fearne Cotton.

'Let's Design' back to woo cotton lovers

January 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Let's Design, a pan-India design competition that educates and inspires young designers to work with cotton fabrics, is back with its fifth season.

Avni Doshi wins Tibor Jones lit prize

January 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) First-time writer Avni Doshi has been awarded the 2013 Tibor Jones South Asia prize for "Girl in White Cotton" at the Appejay Kolkata Literary Festival.

Why we like friends with familiar faces

December 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

London, December 29 (ANI): We are more likely to approach strangers with whom we share a physical resemblance - as is the case with Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham, who became firm friends after the former Spice Girl moved to Los Angeles with her husband David.

Govt. planning new authority to regulate higher education: Tharoor

December 21, 2012 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.21 (ANI): Admitting that there is a "clear gap in the overall regulation of higher education", the Minister for State for Human Resource Develpment, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, today said that the government is planning to establish an over-arching authority to set and coordinate standards in higher education.

'Life of Pi' bags National Tourism Awards

December 8, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): The recently released feature film 'Life of Pi' has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Tourism Ministry recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism destination, especially Puducherry and Munnar (Kerala).

Cotton fair in Chennai enthralls visitors

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Chennai, Nov.28 (ANI): A cotton fair organised here, is providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills, and at the same time, proved to be a major attraction for visitors.

Rolling Stones wow London at first 50th anniversary concert

November 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): The Rolling Stones took to the stage at London's O2 Arena for the first time since 2007 on Sunday night to celebrate five fabulous decades in the music industry.

More men baring chests in 'He-vage' trend as women cover up on night outs

November 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): Three quarters of men are now opting to show off their chests - and accompanying chest rugs - on nights out, a new survey has revealed.

Minor abducted, raped in Delhi

November 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was arrested for repeatedly raping a minor girl after kidnapping her from here house here, police said Monday.

Canadian PM plays cricket, hockey in Bangalore

November 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Bangalore, Nov 9 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed off his six-day visit to India on a sportive note Friday by playing cricket and hockey with students of Bishop Cotton Boys & Girls School in the heart of this tech hub.

Regular ibuprofen use cuts bladder cancer risk

November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, November 8 (ANI): Regular use of ibuprofen may help reduce risk of bladder cancer, especially in those with certain genetic marker, a new study has found.

Mumbai market fire photo given 'Picture of the Year' award

October 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The photograph of a shopkeeper battling a massive market fire in Mumbai has been given the 'Picture of the Year' award by Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. India Today photojournalist Mandar Deodhar had taken the picture in 2011.

State Fair of Texas' iconic 'Big Tex' destroyed in fire

October 20, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Washington, Oct. 20 (ANI): The 52-foot tall statue and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas, Big Tex was destroyed in a fire, leaving behind a little more than the metal frame of the giant cowboy.

Farm land should not be acquired for non-farm use: Pawar

October 9, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Good productive agricultural land should not be given away for non-agricultural uses, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday.

Fresh row over re-installation of demolished statues in Hyderabad

October 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Hyderabad police Friday arrested a group of Telangana activists for staging a protest over the re-installation of statues of eminent Andhra personalities at Tank Bund, on the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake.

Intel-backed Ultrabooks 'flop' in tech market as sales predictions slashed more than 50%

October 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, Oct. 3 (ANI): Intel-powered ultrabooks have emerged as a major flop in the technology market after sales predictions for the high-end sub-notebook were slashed by over 50 percent.

Kristen Stewart named UK's most searched celebrity style icon

September 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, Sept 28 (ANI): Kristen Stewart knocked Pippa Middleton off the top spot to become UK's most searched celebrity style icon.

South Korea's consumer confidence remains sour

September 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Seoul, Sep 25 (IANS) South Korea's consumer confidence remained sour in September amid lingering uncertainties at home and abroad, data by the central bank showed Tuesday.

Jesse Wood plans to marry pregnant girlfriend

September 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer Ronnie Wood's son Jesse is planning to marry his girlfriend Fearne Cotton, who is expecting their baby.

Fix power, land issues for investment, corporate chiefs tell Nitish

September 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar can become an attractive destination for investments if it creates a system to provide land for industry and improves its power situation. This was the message from top corporate leaders, bankers and experts at the first meeting of Bihar State Industrial Investment and Advisory Council (BSIIAC) here Saturday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his cabinet colleagues were also present, officials said.

$189 mn of China's imports MoUs between Indian and Chinese firms

August 27, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi Aug 27(IANS) Industry association FICCI and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) Monday signed an agreement to boost cooperation between industrial and export entities of the two countries.

Sensex closes flat; oil and gas, auto stocks fall (Roundup)

August 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed flat Thursday after oil and gas, auto and capital goods stocks came under intense selling pressure.

Sensex ends 38 points down; Bharti Airtel drops 3.85 percent (Roundup)

August 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed 38 points down Wednesday in choppy trade that saw realty and power stocks coming under intense selling pressure amid weak global cues.

Probe agriculture ministry's role in clearing Bt Cotton: Parliament panel

August 12, 2012 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has called for an in-depth probe into the agriculture ministry's role in the government's decision to approve the commercial release of Bt Cotton in the country in 2002.

Parliamentary panel seeks probe into Bt Brinjal

August 9, 2012 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Thursday recommended a probe into the issue of Bt Brinjal, saying that adequate tests had not been carried out and the approval committee was under "tremendous pressure" from the "industry and a minister" to approve it.

Parliamentary panel seeks probe into Bt Brinjal

August 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A parliamentary panel Thursday recommended a probe into the issue of Bt Brinjal, saying that adequate tests had not been carried out and the approval committee was under "tremendous pressure" from the "industry and a minister" to approve it.

Maharashtra bans Bt cotton seeds

August 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has banned the sale and distribution of the genetically modified Bt cotton seeds of Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (Mahyco), a partner of US multinational Monsanto, in the state with immediate effect for supplying inferior quality seeds.

South Korea's central bank freezes key interest rate

August 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, froze its benchmark interest rate at 3 percent Thursday following the unexpected rate cut in the previous month as it cautioned against the back-to-back rate cut despite weaker growth and low headline inflation.

Kym Marsh enjoys pre-marital bash

July 31, 2012 at 3:39 AM

Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Actress Kym Marsh enjoyed a hen party with friends in Marbell, Spain, just weeks before she ties the knot with actor Jamie Lomas.

Celebs ask burning Olympic question on Twitter

July 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): While most celebrities were probably out clubbing, a few of them chose to stay indoors, watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Tweet about it.

Celebs asks the burning Olympic questions on Twitter

July 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): While most celebrities were probably out clubbing, a few of them chose to stay indoors, watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony and Tweet about it.

Shimla school becomes first school to introduce scuba diving in India

July 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Shimla, July 19 (ANI): Shimla's Bishop Cotton School has become the first school in India to introduce scuba diving for students.

IMF pares India's growth to 6.1 percent

July 16, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) With global recovery weakening further, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally reduced India's growth projections from 6.8 percent to 6.1 percent for 2012 and from 7.2 percent to 6.5 percent in 2013.

Eliminating onscreen smoking could help cut teen tobacco use by 18 pc

July 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Melbourne, July 16 (ANI): Killing the "cool" factor of cigarettes and increasing the classification rating for films depicting smoking would have a dramatic impact on youth tobacco usage, suggest researchers.

Rating films with smoking 'R' could cut tobacco use in teens

July 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A new research from Norris Cotton Cancer Center has estimated, for the first time, the impact of an R rating for movie smoking.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves MSP for Kharif Crops for 2012-13

July 3, 2012 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 2012-13 season of Kharif crops.

Monsoon delayed but situation not worrisome: Pawar

July 3, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) There has been a two-week delay in the monsoon but the situation is not serious, union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday and added that rainfall would pick up by next week.

Monsoon situation not serious, rain will pick up: Pawar

July 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) There has been a two-week delay in the monsoon but the situation is not serious, union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Tuesday, adding that rainfall would pick up by next week.

Cotton t-shirts could soon charge electronic gadgets

July 1, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Mechanical engineers are working on how to turn the material in a cotton T-shirt into a source of electrical power.

GM crops no longer safe from pests

June 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, June 21 (IANS) Genetically modified (GM) crops may no longer be safe from the scrouge of pests, underscoring the importance of closely monitoring and countering pest resistance to biotech crops, according to a new discovery.

Wall Street rises on monetary easing hopes

June 20, 2012 at 7:57 AM

New York, June 20 (IANS) US stocks closed higher Tuesday as investors' expectations of further monetary easing policy by the Federal Reserve boosted the market, while positive news from Europe also provided support.

Women 'proud owners' of 128 outfits

June 18, 2012 at 10:39 AM

London, June 18 (ANI): Women's wardrobes are packed with an average of 128 items of clothing, leaving them spoilt for choice when deciding what to wear, a new study has revealed.

Sony new VAIO laptops knock Indian market

June 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Sony India has launched its VAIO laptops with, the ultra-book and new models of E, S and Z series to its ever-expanding product portfolio in India for capturing the market.

Bt Cotton has benefited farmers, raised yield: Study

June 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Cotton production in India has risen with the use of the hybrid Bt cotton seeds, benefitting farmers and helping the country to become net exporter of the cash crop, says a study.

Sensex closes below 16,000-mark amid growth worries (Round-up)

June 1, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday plunged 253 points to close below the 16,000-mark amid concerns over slowing economic growth and weak global cues.

India to give major boost to Africa's cotton output

June 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Accra, June 1 (IANS) India has set in motion a $4.66 million programme to develop the cotton industry across the African continent, which has faced a combination of problems over the years.

Sofia Vergara and Jessie J receive Women of the Year awards

May 30, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Actress Sofia Vergara and singer Jessie J picked up the top prizes at the Women of the year awards at the annual ceremony that was organized by UK's Glamour magazine.

Falling rupee a serious concern: Commerce minister

May 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM

Shimla, May 23 (IANS) The rupee's continued slide against the dollar is "a serious concern", Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said Wednesday.

Retro to Hawaiian with a twist: Summer fashion for men

May 22, 2012 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Tailored shorts with a linen jacket, t-shirts with bow-ties, Chinese collar shirts with printed pyjamas... for all those men out there, a fashion lowdown on how to look cool this summer with funky mix and match tips and jazzing it all up with the right accessories:

Rupee dips below 55 against a dollar

May 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade Monday, breaching a key psychological level, as importers, especially oil firms, increased buying of the American currency to meet month-end demands.

Today's young girls obsessed with celebrities

May 11, 2012 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (IANS) It seems a generation of young girls have no strong role models as they are obsessed with celebrities and reality TV stars, a British survey has found.

India's exports stood at 24.50 billion dollars in April 2012: Commerce Secretary

May 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar on Thursday said India's exports for the months of April 2012 have registered a growth of 3.2 per cent or 24.50 billion dollars.

Rahul Mishra named best womenswear designer

May 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian designer Rahul Mishra was adjudged the best womenswear designer by Cotton Council International (CCI) Tuesday for his creations with the fabric.

Dedicated police constable commutes staggering 450 miles to work

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI: A dedicated police officer posted in UK goes the extra mile for the people on his beat - by commuting 450 miles from his new home in Germany every week.

India allows fresh cotton exports

April 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Succumbing to political pressure, the government Monday revoked the ban on cotton exports and said fresh exports will be allowed without any quantitative restrictions.

Greaves Cotton plans to expand construction equipment, diesel engine range

April 27, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Expanding itse construction equipment product range with a technical tie-up with a Korean company and looking at different four-wheeler makers to power their vehicles with its diesel engines are some of the strategies that Greaves Cotton Ltd is now looking at, said a top company official Friday.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide: UN

April 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Yangon, April 26 (IANS) Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said. Such forests grow only in three other countries today -- India, Laos and Thailand.

Courts rejects BJP legislator's plea in Dikshit case

April 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday did not accept the intervening application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly in a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the election code of conduct in 2008.

Pawar complains to PM on cotton, sugar exports

April 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the restriction on cotton exports would have an adverse impact on farmers.

Pawar complains to PM on cotton, sugar exports

April 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the restriction on cotton exports would have an adverse impact on farmers.

Maruti Suzuki expects car sales to rise 10 percent 2012-13

April 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Market leader Maruti Suzuki Thursday said it is expecting 10 percent growth in sales of passenger cars this fiscal on the back of a higher offtake of diesel versions.

Coleen Rooney to appear on 'Celebrity Juice'

March 31, 2012 at 6:08 PM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): Coleen Rooney is all set to make her debut appearance on TV's rudest quiz show, 'Celebrity Juice'.

Sport Relief raises 50 million pounds for charity through TV marathon

March 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): The Sport Relief charity television marathon, which showcased a string of comic sketches and feats of endurance by athletes and celebrities, raised 50 million pounds after a night of entertainment.

'Clarify on withdrawal of case against Sheila Dikshit'

March 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday asked the locus standi -- the right to address the court on a matter before it -- of Delhi Police for moving an application seeking withdrawal of a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over an alleged election code violation in 2008.

Natural teak forests declining: UN

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating, said the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Vidarbha farmers, widows 'mourn' decade of BT cotton (With Image)

March 26, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Nagpur, March 26 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows across Vidarbha Monday 'mourned' the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in India, an activist group said here.

Vidarbha farmers, widows to 'mourn' decade of BT cotton

March 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Nagpur, March 25 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows shall 'mourn' and protest the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in the country Monday, an activist group said here Sunday.

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

Jermain Defoe watches new flame Alexandra Burke take part in game show

March 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Jermain Defoe and Alexandra Burke, who are rumoured to be dating, have been photographed for the first time during the filming of British game show 'Celebrity Juice'.

Jermain Defoe watches new flame Alexandra Burke take part in game show

March 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Jermain Defoe and Alexandra Burke, who are rumoured to be dating, have been photographed for the first time during the filming of British game show 'Celebrity Juice'.

Government bans fresh cotton exports for now

March 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Union Textile Secretary Kiran Dhingra on Monday informed that India would ban fresh cotton exports and refrain from issuing new registrations till further orders.

Cotton export banned, Sharad Pawar says not consulted

March 6, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar here on Tuesday said he was not consulted on commerce ministry's decision to put a ban on cotton exports.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Tourism Ministry sign MoU to promote 'Incredible India Campa

February 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): In a major initiative to promote the 'Incredible India Campaign' and cinemas of India as a sub brand of 'Incredible India' at various international film festivals and markets abroad, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Thursday.

Lleyton Hewitt wins new generation of admirers

January 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, Jan 25 (ANI): Despite losing out to Novak Djokovic on Monday night, Lleyton Hewitt now has a new cohort of fans who certainly did not love him when he was at the peak of his career nearly a decade ago.

Former Everton star Michael Ball fined for derogatory 'gay' tweets

January 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, June 25(ANI): The Football Association has fined former Everton and Manchester City star Michael Ball for posting homophobic comments on Twitter.

US govt to probe into report on fair-trade cotton's forced child labour

January 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

New York, Jan 14 (ANI): The U.S. government is investigating a report of forced child labour in a fair-trade cotton program that supplies clothing material for lingerie giant Victoria's Secret.

US govt to probe into report on fair-trade cotton's forced child labour

January 14, 2012 at 11:55 AM

New York, Jan 14 (ANI): The U.S. government is investigating a report of forced child labour in a fair-trade cotton program that supplies clothing material for lingerie giant Victoria's Secret.

Kids 'pornographic' stationery pulled from shelves

January 13, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (ANI): A stationery company has promised to withdraw its products after it was slammed for promoting porn-themed items in its back-to-school sale.

Cotton to be turned into high-tech fabric to monitor high-risk patients

October 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Scientists are now envisioning hospital gowns that monitor medical patients and jerseys that test athletic performance, according to a new research.

MJ's kids pay tribute to dad by donning outfits similar to his

October 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

London, Oct 9 (ANI): Michael Jackson's children paid tribute to the music legend at the Michael Forever memorial gig by wearing outfits similar to the ones donned by the late singer while filming his songs.

MJ's three brothers defend timing of tribute concert 'This is it' during trial

October 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

London, Oct 05 (ANI): King of pop Michael Jackson's three brothers have defended the decision to stage a concert in Cardiff in his memory while the trial of his doctor is underway in the US.