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ESPN layoffs 7000 workers as TV rights fees rise

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Sports media giant ESPN has given pink slips to nearly 7,000 employees on Tuesday, the network said in a statement.

Obama discusses racism, fatherhood with black college grads

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): In a commencement address at Morehouse College, President Barack Obama said that he feels motivated that he is not in prison, and making young male graduates understand the racial issues and their responsibilities.

Teens in relationship experience both sides of dating violence

May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A recent study has found that teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the other.

Teenage Indian hacker gets paid by US organization for dropping off college

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): An Indian immigrant is set to become the most accomplished hacker in US as he is being paid for dropping college studies and engaging himself in Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial environment.

Prayer could lead to cooperation and forgiveness in relationships

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Praying for a partner may lead towards a more cooperative and forgiving behaviour towards them, a new study has claimed.

Female college students exceed drinking guidelines more often than men

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): College girls exceed National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) guidelines for weekly drinking more frequently than men, a new research has revealed.

Employment rate of Japanese college graduates rise

May 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) The employment rate for those who graduated from colleges in Japan in March rose for the second straight year to 93.9 percent as of April 1, up 0.3 percentage points from a year earlier, according to government data released Friday.

Lunch-hour love shacks a rage in Vietnam (Feature)

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) On a cloudy noon, a man in office outfit with dark glasses and a woman in a sun-resistant cloak with a mask muffling her head entered a room at a mini hotel in Vietnam's capital Hanoi. About an hour later, they checked out, again covertly.

Being gay doesn't affect performance appraisals

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Being a gay actor significantly affects ratings of his masculinity, but it has no significant effect on ratings of his acting performance, researchers have claimed.

UK college offers first ever degree in heavy metal

May 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): A college in the UK has launched a two-year degree course in heavy metal music, the first of its kind.

Targeting young women 'key to success of sunless tanning products'

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Sunless tanning products - whether with lotions, bronzers or tanning pills - have been promoted as an effective substitute to dodge the health risks of ultraviolet rays, but young women likely will not use them if the products don't provide the perfect tan, according to a Baylor University researcher.

Govt. addressing concerns over four-year Delhi Varsity graduation courses: Pallam Raju

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Amid massive concerns expressed by some Members of Parliament (MPs) over the decision to introduce a four-year graduation course in Delhi University, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju on Friday said the government is looking into those issues, but added that the momentum that is being generated towards its implementation should not be derailed.

Women who 'fat talk' less liked

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Women engaging in "fat talk" - or those everyday statements that voice dissatisfaction about bodily appearance, eating, and exercise, are less liked by their friends, a new study has said.

College near Agra bird sanctuary to be closed

May 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Agra May 9 (IANS) Agra district authorities have ordered the closure of an engneering college near a bird sanctury for violating environmental laws, an official said Thursday.

I was more of a tomboy: Designer Tory Burch

May 8, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) American Fashion designer Tory Burch describes herself as a tomboy and says she wasn't interested in fashion until college.

'Teen smokers can get addicted to marijuana'

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Scientists have shown that teens who smoke are predisposed to getting addicted to marijuana, says a study.

Saif's daughter Sara is super smart: Soha

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Bikaner, May 6 (IANS) There were reports that Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will soon enter filmdom and her aunt Soha admits that her niece has the potential, but right now they want her to complete her studies.

Cigarettes are gateway to marijuana for teens

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): A new research has supported the theory that cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana.

Students' judge professors based on their Facebook profiles: Study

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, May. 2 (ANI): More than 800 million people worldwide use Facebook, and 93 percent of college students have an active account on the social networking site, according to a recent estimate.

Delhi University announces admission dates

April 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM

The Delhi University has announced the tentative date to start the admission process for its under-graduate courses for the coming session. The common pre-admission forms will be available both online as well as selected college counters.

India aiming to create knowledge-based society: Mukherjee(Update/Mukherjee)

April 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Santhal Parganas (Jharkhand), April 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said India is aiming at creating a knowledge-based society by providing skill development training and opportunities to its youth.

Govt. to work for passage of pending bills: Chidambaram

April 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The Government on Tuesday said that it will continue with its efforts for passage of other bills on food security and land acquisition, which are equally important.

Obama, Clinton joins celebs for supporting gay NBA star Collins"come-out'

April 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has joined a host of celebrities to offer support to American professional basketball star Jason Collins, who is the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

Mums' trait of 'being there' matters most to sons

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Conversation is crucial in bonding between mothers and sons, with the most prominent topic that of relationships, according to a new study.

Student motivation for attending college related to academic success

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Students who are not performing well academically may not be motivated to attend college in the first place, researchers say.

FBI to use Russian wiretaps to piece together Boston bombing suspect's life

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 29 (ANI): Several clues, including a Russian wiretap and a laptop, will help the FBI to know about the life of deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Ben Affleck to receive 'doctorate of fine arts'

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): Ben Affleck is set to be awarded an honorary doctorate from one of America's most prestigious universities.

Boston bombing suspect's wife 'had no idea of plot'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 24 (ANI): The wife of deceased Boston Marathon suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev had no idea of any plot, her lawyers have said.

'How' more important than 'why' when describing break-ups

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A new study by an Indiana University professor has shown that the narratives of breakups in the United States differ from those in other countries.

People devalue morally 'tainted' money

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): When people perceive money as morally tainted, they also view it as having less value and purchasing power, according to a new study.

Multi-tasking bad for brain and makes you an incompetent worker

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers at Stanford University have found that multitasking not only makes us less productive in the office, but it is also bad for our brains, as it made us work less efficiently and leaves us more open to making mistakes.

Frequent binge drinking in college can cause heart disease later in life

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Regularly consuming multiple drinks in a short window of time can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise healthy young adult's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, a new research has found.

Boston bomb blast suspect partied after heinous act

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): The suspect of the Boston bomb blast, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, reportedly enjoyed a party with friends in a college dorm room just two days after the deadly attack.

Farhan Akhtar never thought about making films while in school and college

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21(ANI): Farhan Akhtar, who featured as the first guest of 'The Boss Dialogues'-which is a series of intimate conversations with the renowned personalities, revealed that he did not take films seriously in school and college.

Boston bombing suspects are Chechen-origin brothers

April 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) The two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, one of whom was killed and the other is on the loose, are brothers of Chechen origin -- with at least one a legal permanent resident of the US, according to various media reports.

Sunil Tripathi not Boston Marathon bombing suspect

April 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) Indian-origin student Sunil Tripathi is not a suspect in the Boston marathon bombing, contrary to some rumours floating on the social media.

Amanda Knox opens up about 'agony of jail and joys of freedom'

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Amanda Knox, who was convicted for the murder of her flat mate Meredith Kercher in 2009, has revealed that she still faces moments of crippling anxiety.

Depression risk factor could be 'contagious'

April 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): A particular style of thinking that makes people vulnerable to depression can actually "rub off" on others, increasing their symptoms of depression six months later, a study has found.

Why you should never be friends with your boss on Facebook

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New York, Apr 18 (ANI): It's not always the best idea to be friends with parents and coworkers on Facebook, and there seems to be a consensus that there is one person you should never friend-request - your boss.

Matt Damon 'cannot' write alone

April 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Hollywood star Matt Damon, who won an Academy Award for the 'Good Will Hunting' screenplay he co-wrote with Ben Affleck, has said that he has to work with a partner on his writing projects because he "can't do it" alone.

Bad decisions result from errors in information, not faulty brain circuits

April 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): If a person makes the wrong choice, Princeton University researchers have found that it might be the information rather than the brain's decision-making process that is to blame.

SMSes, online chatting affect student grades?

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 15 (IANS) A US study has suggested children spending long time over texting on social networks and the internet do less well in the classroom.

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 122nd birth anniversary

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The nation on Sunday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 122nd birth anniversary.

WB Governor Narayanan apologises to Presidency University students

April 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Kolkata, Apr. 12 (ANI): West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan today apologised to the Presidency University students for the violence that took place inside the educational institution, and said that the incident was a blot and should never have happened.

Texting, social networking and other media use linked to poor academic performance

April 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 12 (ANI): The widespread use of media among college students, from texting to chatting on cell phones to posting status updates on Facebook, may be taking an academic toll, researchers with The Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine have said.

Students prone to alcohol use, anxiety more hooked on to Facebook: Study

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Apr.11 (ANI): Anxiety and alcohol use among college students significantly predict emotional connectedness to Facebook, a recent study has revealed.

Retro dating video teaches how to snag a hubby by changing your personality

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 11(ANI): Those looking to land a husband should make sure that you don't criticize him, encourage him to try new things, or speak your mind, according to a retro dating movie 'Choosing For Happiness.'

New diet promises to help lose weight while you sleep

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New York, Apr 11 (ANI): The latest trend on the scene - the Overnight Diet, is a rapid weight-loss plan that claims you can actually slim down while you sleep.

Student charged after 14 wounded in mass stabbing at Texas college

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 14 people were injured Tuesday from stabbing at a college in the U.S. state of Texas, officials said.

14 people stabbed on US college campus

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS/EFE) At least 14 people were stabbed Tuesday on the Cy-Fair campus of Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas, and authorities say they have one person in custody in connection with the attacks.

Odisha increases retirement age of 873 doctors

April 10, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) Odisha has hiked the retirement age of 873 doctors working in three of its government-run medical college and hospitals by five years to cover the shortfall in numbers, an official said Wednesday.

Proof sexism still exists at workplace

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

New York, Apr 9 (ANI): The modern workplace is still responsible for some Mad Men-style sexism, as women often earn less, have more trouble obtaining high-level positions and face greater harassment threats in the office.

'Fukrey' trailer to be launched in college canteen

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar will launch the first trailer of movie "Fukrey" with co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani in a college canteen.

How casual sex is leaving Gen Y unhappy

April 8, 2013 at 2:53 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 8 (ANI): A new book says that the hook-up culture has left the new generation unhappy, sexually unfulfilled, and confused about intimacy.

Students' mindset and perception to agriculture needs change, says Manish Tewari

April 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Ludhiana, April 7 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has underlined the need for change of mindset and perception amongst students towards agriculture, which is the backbone of country's economy.

Student leader's death triggers slugfest, questions on campus politics (West Bengal Newsletter)

April 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) The death of a student leader in police custody has emerged as a major political issue in West Bengal, with the opposition Left Front going the whole hog to pin the Mamata Banerjee government on it. But the plucking off of a young life in its prime has generated a larger debate on the nature of student politics and its spinoff violence in a state high on unemployment.

Asian-American basketball player says 'ethnicity' reason behind NBA, college snub

April 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New York, Apr 6 (ANI): American professional basketball player Jeremy Lin has revealed in an interview that he was not drafted by any National Basketball Association (NBA) club or get a major college scholarship because of his ethnicity.

Gomez suffered breakdown on 'Spring Breakers' set

April 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez reportedly suffered a mini breakdown on the set of her movie "Spring Breakers".

Playing 'boys' games may help girls do well in science and math

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Why men have better spatial ability than women may be explained by individual differences in gender-role identification, according to a new review.

Left takes on Mamata Govt., demands judicial probe into SFI leader's death

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): Terming as completely 'reprehensible' the death of Sudipto Gupta, a young leader of the Left's student party, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident and strong action against those responsible.

Govt. defers decision on hiking dearness allowance

April 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): The Congress-led UPA Government today deferred a decision on hiking dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees to 80 percent from 72 percent at present.

Drinking felt naughty: Hudgens

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens has admitted she felt "naughty" when she drank in her youth.

Never dreamt of becoming an astronaut: Sunita Williams

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Space almost feels like home and she miss it while back on earth but Indian American Sunita Williams said Monday during her childhood, she never dreamt of becoming an astronaut.

Now, Smartphone-controlled robot to allow grannies to read bedtime stories remotely

March 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New York, Mar. 29 (ANI): Tech students from a downtown Brooklyn college are designing a robot to serve as a surrogate granny to read bedtime stories.

Vidyut designs self-defence module for working girls

March 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) "Force" actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is trained in Kalaripayattu -- a martial art form of Kerala, has reportedly designed a self-defence module for college students and working girls.

Halle Berry wants to settle in France with daughter and fiancee Olivier Martinez

March 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Halle Berry who had been refused permission to start a new life with her daughter and fiance Olivier Martienz in France is determined to get there one day.

US Homeland Security seeks 'young, college-age hackers' to help counter cyber threats

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): The US Department of Homeland Security will hire hundreds of young, college-age hackers to counter an alarming number of daily incursions into the nation's electrical grid and financial networks, according to a report.

Radioactive material seized from Russian teacher

March 25, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A college teacher was arrested after a large amount of radioactive substances was found at his home, Russia's interior ministry said Monday.

Six engineering students among 7 killed in bus accident

March 25, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 (IANS) Six engineering students and an elderly man were killed and several others injured when the bus they were travelling in rolled 150 feet down a hillside in the hilly Idukki district Monday, an official said.

Over 100,000 foreign students abused education system to enter Britain illegally last year

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

London, Mar. 25 (ANI): Over 100,000 foreign students are suspected of using the education system to enter Britain illegally in 2012, according to figures.

Guy Ritchie to build tunnel to parking area

March 25, 2013 at 1:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Actor-director Guy Ritchie has a smart idea - he is building a tunnel from his home to a nearby street, where he parks his cars, in a bid to reach his vehicles quicker every day.

Sushma Swaraj suggests measures to improve education system in India

March 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Sunday recommended measures to improve the education system of the country.

Jon Bon Jovi opens up about daughter's heroin overdose

March 24, 2013 at 4:50 PM

New York, Mar. 24 (ANI): Jon Bon Jovi termed the call that informed him about his daughter Stephanie Bongiovi's heroin overdose the "worst phone call ever."

Poor parenting makes kids aggressive

March 24, 2013 at 4:34 PM

London, March 24 (ANI): Children as young as five are resorting to violence in class as poor parenting leads to a rise in aggressive behaviour at school, according to a survey.

Kabaddi coach faints after legislator's remark

March 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Gurgaon, March 22 (IANS) National women's kabbadi team coach and Dronacharya awardee Sunil Dabas Friday fainted on stage after a legislator allegedly made a remark on her clothes during a college function here, police said.

Sidharth Malhotra plays football to burn calories

March 22, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Model-turned-actor Sidharth Malhotra, who displayed his chiselled physique in his debut film "Student Of The Year", says he hit the field for some football to burn any extra calories, other than eating in a healthy way.

Government explores forming Election Commission for Sports

March 22, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The union sports ministry in its bid to clear the election mess in different National Sports Federations (NSFs) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is exploring options to form an Election Commission for Sports (ECS) to ensure free and fair conduct of elections in sports bodies.

Bill passed for formal powers to Presidency mentor group

March 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly Thursday passed The Presidency University (Amendment) Bill, 2013, arming the university's mentor group with recommendatory powers for attaining academic excellence and monitoring its implementation.

Govt. committed to freedom of expression of internet users: Sibal

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday assured that the government is committed to the freedom of internet users.

Apple pursuit lands 20,000 Chinese students in debt

March 21, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Beijing, March 21 (IANS) Over 20,000 college students have taken high-interest loans to buy fancy electronic products, mostly Apple devices, in central China's Wuhan city.

10pc people addicted to smartphones

March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): One in ten people have revealed that they are addicted to their smartphone, according to a new study.

Pre-college talk between parents and teens can reduce college drinking

March 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Teen-age college students are significantly more likely to abstain from drinking or to drink only minimally when their parents talk to them before they start college, a new study has found.

Mrudhula Basker credits Bharatanatyam for acting talent (With Image)

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) A trained Bharatanatyam dancer and performer for 17 years, debutante Mrudhula Basker says that she learnt acting from the renowned classical Indian dance form.

Being conscientious may help boost academic performances

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): A new research from psychologists at Rice University has revealed that conscientious people are more likely to have higher grade point averages.

Watson not interested in 'Fifty Shades...' film adaptation?

March 19, 2013 at 1:05 AM

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) British actress Emma Watson is reportedly not interested in taking the coveted lead role in the upcoming big screen adaptation of the book "Fifty Shades Of Grey".

Agra engineering college official jailed for lake pollution

March 18, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Agra, March 18 (IANS) The registrar of an engineering college on the Delhi-Agra highway was Monday sent to jail by an Uttar Pradesh court here for polluting a lake, a wildlife department official said.

Selena Gomez hopes to break 'good-girl image' with 'Spring Breakers'

March 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Selena Gomez has revealed that she opted to do a raunchy new movie 'Spring Breakers' because she wanted to challenge herself and break her image as miss goody-two-shoes.

Good banner essential for film's success: Arivazhagan (With Image)

March 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Chennai, March 17 (IANS) Why did Tamil director Arivazhagan Venkatachalam wait for four years after his successful directorial debut "Eeram" in 2009? He says he was on the lookout for a big production house to fund his next project "Vallinam".

Man who took hostages wanted to impress ex-lover

March 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A former Russian army commando who took several hostages in a city in southern Russia, demanding money, a getaway car and a pizza, wanted to impress his ex-girlfriend, an official said.

Gautham goes back to college for next flick

March 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Chennai, March 15 (IANS) He played a fisherman in his unsuccessful Tamil debut "Kadal", and now actor Gautham Karthik is set to go back to college life for a role in his upcoming untitled film.

Hostages rescued in Russian college siege

March 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, March 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Police in Russia rescued several hostages held at a college in the southern city of Astrakhan and detained the hostage-taker who claimed to have a bomb, the interior ministry said.

Personalized promotional strategy most important: Madhura Sreedhar

March 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Regular promotions via print, broadcast, radio and online medium are necessary, but Telugu director Madhura Sreedhar feels it is also very important to devise a personalized promotional strategy akin to the storyline of every film.

People feel closer to future than past

March 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): People perceive times in the future as closer to the present than equidistant times in the past, according to a new research.

Four killed in New York shootings

March 14, 2013 at 3:18 AM

New York, March 14 (IANS) At least four people have been killed and two others wounded by a single gunman in two shooting incidents in New York State, media reports said.

Indians trust business, media more than government: Survey

March 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) "Informed public", or college-educated individuals in the age group of 25-64, in India trust businesses and media more than the government and NGOs, according to a survey conducted by communications and media relations firm Edelman.

Govt. aware of Chinese participation in development projects in Indian Ocean Region: Antony

March 11, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Monday informed that the government is aware of Chinese participation in development projects in the Indian Ocean Region and keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning the national security.

Cats similar to women, says Longoria

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria says she is a passionate cat lover and thinks they are very similar to women.

Maudany gathers crowds on Kerala visit

March 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Kollam (Kerala) March 10 (IANS) Abdul Nasser Maudany, leader of the People's Democratic Party, under custody of Karnataka police for allegedly conspiring the 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts, was here in connection with his daughter's "nikah" or marriage Sunday, and many people turned up to catch a glimpse of their leader.

Govt. effort towards women safety can yield better results with societal support: Manish Tewari

March 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Ludhiana, Mar 10 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has said that the Government of India has taken concrete steps to ensure safety and dignity of the women, but with the active support of the society the efforts of the government can yield much better results.

My relationship with A. J. McCarron is like Romeo and Juliet, says Katherine Webb

March 9, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Katherine Webb has said that people call her and her quarterback boyfriend A. J. McCarron the Romeo and Juliet of Alabama because of the rivalry between their home teams.