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Many film versions of 'The Great Gatsby'

May 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gasby" is only the latest in a series of screen adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. From a silent version to, of course, the famous film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the novel has had several cinematic renditions.

Tannishtha to flaunt Australian designer's creation at Cannes

May 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) "Brick Lane" fame actress Tannishtha Chatterjee plans to hit the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival in a gown with ethnic Indian touch.

Ajay Maken inaugurates Astha Kunj Open Play Field

May 5, 2013 at 4:51 PM

The work on the project of Astha Kunj 0pen Play Field was inaugurated by the Union Minister, Urban Housing and Poverty Alleviation, Ajay Maken in the presence of large number of local residents who are in favor

Saradha scam: Political blame game on, depositors seek refund (Roundup)

May 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) While the political brinkmanship over the Saradha Group chit fund scam intensified, deposit seeking companies in West Bengal are feeling the heat with investors gunning for immediate refund of their money.

Jelimo keen to make it to finals in Moscow

May 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Nairobi, May 4 (IANS) Kenya's former Olympic champion Pamela Jelimo is keen to bury the disappointment of finishing fourth in her 800m title defence in London as she targets to make the finals of the World Championships for the first time in Moscow.

Australian found dead in Meghalaya

May 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Shillong, May 3 (IANS) A 43-year-old Australian was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his house here, police said Friday.

VVIP chopper deal: Singling out an individual is wrong (Comment) (With Image)

April 26, 2013 at 10:28 AM

In the ongoing investigation of bribery and corruption in the VVIP helicopter deal, the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, appears to have made up its mind that the then Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal S.P. Tyagi, was instrumental in swinging the deal in favour of AgustaWestland.

Sri Lanka A to tour West Indies

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

St. John's (Antigua), April 25 (IANS/CMC) The Sri Lanka A team will tour the Caribbean in June to play a series of matches against the West Indies A in all formats, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced.

Hubble photographs newly discovered comet on way to inner solar system

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Using the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have captured images of a recently discovered, highly active comet that will skim 730,000 miles above the Sun's surface on Nov. 28 and has the potential to be readily visible from Earth.

My daughter tough audience: Robbie Williams

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Robbie Williams has revealed his seven-month-old daughter doesn't find him funny.

Three smartphone satellites working well in orbit: NASA

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) The three smartphone satellites sent into space Sunday by the maiden flight of Orbital Science Corp.'s Antares rocket are operating normally in orbit, the US space agency NASA said.

3 smartphone satellites successfully launched into space

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Three smartphones destined to become low-cost satellites were flown into space Sunday aboard the maiden flight of Orbital Science Corp.'s Antares rocket from NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia.

New procedure for Field Evaluation Trials of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters approved

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said that the matter related to the holding of Field Evaluation Trials (FET) of AW-101 and S-92 helicopters abroad at the vendor premises was first placed before the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) in its meeting of September 5, 2007.

Goodricke Group eyes on-line packet tea sales in big way

April 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) In a major move to sell packet tea online, especially in overseas markets, tea major Goodricke Group has initiated measures to upgrade its website for international transactions, a top company executive said Saturday.

New images of Horsehead Nebula unveiled

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): ESA's Herschel space observatory and the NASA/ESA Hubble space telescope have captured new images of the Horsehead Nebula and its turbulent environment.

SOFIA images reveal how massive stars form

April 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers have captured the most detailed mid-infrared images yet of a massive star condensing within a dense cocoon of dust and gas.

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".

Asteroid tracking infrared sensor passes key test

April 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): A NASA funded infrared sensor that could improve the agency's future detecting and tracking of asteroids and comets has passed a critical design test.

Robbie Williams reveals burial dilemma

April 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, April 15 (ANI): Robbie Williams has become obsessed with his own death and has started planning his funeral, saying that he wants to be buried in Los Angeles.

AIR may get 24-hour news channel

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The government is considering the launch of a 24-hour news channel on All India Radio (AIR) and has evolved a scheme to strengthen transmission facilities in border areas.

AIR may get 24-hour news channel

April 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The government is considering the launch of a 24-hour news channel on All India Radio (AIR) and has evolved a scheme to strengthen transmission facilities in border areas.

Holiday, RCB form bring frenzied fans back to stadium (IPL Diary)

April 11, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) A public holiday on account of Ugadi, New Year by the Hindu calendar, and the winning form of hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) brought frenzied fans in hordes to the Chinnaswamy stadium here Thursday for the IPL tie against title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

CAG yet to get nod for Oberoi's Wildflower Hall audit

April 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Shimla, April 10 (IANS) The country's official auditor CAG has not got formal approval from the Himachal Pradesh government for a special audit of the Oberoi Group's Wildflower Hall, a landmark luxury hotel on the outskirts of this city, an official said here Wednesday.

Hubble finds most distant supernova yet

April 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Using data gathered by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers at The Johns Hopkins University has found the farthest supernova so far of the type used to measure cosmic distances.

Study of shark teeth weapons uncovers two lost species

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Two missing species of shark were discovered in a new analysis of weapons made from shark teeth and used by 19th century islanders.

India in talks with Iran and US on the gas pipeline project: Moily

March 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas M. Veerappa Moily on Sunday said that the Indian Government is in talks with Iran and the United States to discuss sanctions regarding the much-delayed gas pipeline project, which would also pass through Pakistan.

NASA sees leaping dust on moon's surface

March 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Washington, March 19 (ANI): New calculations by NASA scientists showed that electrically charged lunar dust near shadowed craters can get lofted above the surface and jump over the shadowed region, bouncing back and forth between sunlit areas on opposite sides.

Discovery of ancient Chinese coin shows Africa, China trade much older than believed

March 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Chicago, Mar. 14 (ANI): The recent discovery of an ancient Chinese coin on the Kenyan island of Manda shows trade existed trade relations between East Africa and China is much older than previously believed.

Adele to move to US?

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 AM

London, March 14 (IANS) British singer Adele, who has five-month-old son Angelo with fiance Simon Konecki, is said to be looking for a permanent base in Los Angeles.

Ancient Mars could have supported living microbes

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Scientists analysing a rock sample collected by NASA's Curiosity rover have found conditions once suited for ancient life on Mars.

Icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa provides window into ocean below

March 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Washington, March 6 (ANI): The surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa could offer clues to the potentially habitable ocean beneath, according to an astronomer at the California Institute of Technology.

Williams ready to have more kids

March 2, 2013 at 1:07 AM

Los Angeles, Mar 2 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams, 39, and his actress spouse Ayda Field are planning to have another baby.

Anne Hathaway wins best supporting actress Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Los Angeles, Feb. 25 (ANI): Anne Hathaway has won an Oscar for the best supporting actress for playing the doomed seamstress-turned-prostitute Fantine in 'Les Miserables.'

Hathaway bags best supporting actress Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 9:23 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway walked away with best actress in a supporting role Oscar for "Les Miserables" at the gala ceremony here.

Technology to sniff out radiotherapy ill-effects

February 22, 2013 at 12:02 PM

London, Feb 22 (IANS) Clinicians can now predict more accurately patients who suffer from the side-effects of radiotherapy, thanks to a pilot study which might help identify those at higher risk.

Smallest planet yet found by 'listening' to sound waves from Sun-like Star

February 21, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, February 21 (ANI): Scientists with NASA's Kepler mission have discovered a new planetary system that is home to the smallest planet yet found around a star similar to our Sun.

Williams' wife helps Adele overcome stage fright

February 19, 2013 at 3:04 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Singer Adele, who will perform at the Oscar ceremony Sunday - her first stage performance since delivering a child, is practicing breathing therapy to beat her stage fright, as suggested by singer Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field.

New tech needed for curbing CO2 at source

February 17, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) Reducing carbon dioxide emissions alone may not be enough to curb global warming. There is a need to develop technologies that remove large amounts of the gas at the source, say researchers.

Bengal to launch tea tourism project at Sylee

February 14, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) In a bid to lure international travellers into experiencing West Bengal's culture and heritage, the state tourism department is set to launch a mega tea tourism project in Sylee, an official said here Thursday.

Acquisition of AW-101 Choppers for IAF: The Facts

February 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb.14 (ANI): Even as the controversy surrounding the purchase of 12 VIP AgustaWestland helicopters refuses to die down, the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force on Thursday sought to clarify matters related to the deal by presenting the actual sequence of events.

Field experiment reveals electoral fraud significantly impacted election results in Moscow

February 13, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Moscow, Feb. 13 (ANI): A large-scale field experiment conducted during the December 2011 parliamentary elections in Russia suggests that fraud had a significant impact on the results. The research marks an advance in efforts to quantify vote fraud.

New brick-laying machine makes building roads easier

February 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Feb 11 (IANS) A Dutchman has designed a machine that takes the sweat out of bricklaying and also does it in a jiffy, especially in road building.

'Lincoln': A near perfect historical film (IANS Movie Review)

February 7, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Film: "Lincoln"; Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, John Hawkes, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lee Pace, Sally Field, and Tommy Lee Jones; Director: Steven Spielberg; Rating: ***

Astrophotographers create cosmological masterpiece

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Renowned astrophotographer Robert Gendler has taken science data from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) archive and combined it with his own ground-based observations to assemble a photo illustration of the magnificent spiral galaxy M106.

Skeleton found in Leicester car park confirmed to be of king Richard III's

February 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, February 5 (ANI): DNA tests have confirmed that the skeleton found beneath a Leicester car park last year is that of English king Richard III, who died in the battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

DNA analysis show remains belong to England's Richard III

February 5, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) DNA analysis has allowed scientists to confirm that the human remains found in September beneath a parking lot in central England belong to King Richard III, who died in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the University of Leicester announced Monday.

Fraser-Pryce opens season on winning note

January 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Kingtson (Jamaica), Jan 28 (IANS/CMC) Two-time Olympic 100 metres champion Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce marked her first outing of the year with a comfortable victory at the Queen's Grace Jackson Track and Field Meet here.

Lot riding on Australia series: Rahul Dravid

January 26, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) There is a lot riding on the upcoming India-Australia cricket series since it will help the selectors identify the next generation of players, Rahul Dravid, the team's mainstay till his retirement last yeaer, said at the Jaipur Literature Festival Saturday.

Karnataka governor for disciplined democracy to avert chaos

January 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj in his address on the 64th Republic Day Saturday advocated discipline in democracy to prevent the country slipping into "chaos and self-destruction".

Governor heralds Republic Day fete in Karnataka

January 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Bangalore, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj Saturday heralded the 64th Republic Day celebrations across the state by unfurling the tricolour and inspecting the guard of honour at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Shaw parade grounds in this city centre.

Armyman got lenient punishment for molestation: CM

January 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Guwahati, Jan 22 (IANS) After an armyman was demoted and given three months in jail for molesting a village woman, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Tuesday said the army court had taken a "lenient" view of the crime.

I trust my wife: Robbie Williams

January 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams says he is closer to his wife Ayda Field than anyone else because of the trust and love they share.

Indian Army pays homage to valiant soldiers, celebrates 65th Army Day

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Indian Army is celebrating its 65th Foundation Day on Tuesday.

'Lincoln' leads run for Oscars

January 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 10 (IANS) Steven Spielberg's presidential drama "Lincoln" is the front-runner for the 85th Academy Awards with 12 citations, while Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" follows close behind with 11 nomination, it was announced here early Thursday morning.

Social networking a family trait in monkeys

January 10, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Washington, Jan 10 (ANI): An observation on the social interactions of a troop of free-ranging monkeys and an analysis of their family trees has found signs of natural selection affecting the behavior of the descendants.

NASA to send unmanned aircraft into stratosphere to study climate change

January 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 10 (ANI): NASA will send a remotely piloted research aircraft this month as high as 65,000 feet over the tropical Pacific Ocean to look into unexplored regions of the upper atmosphere to study how a warming climate is changing Earth.

NHRC looks into child-labour deaths in Bihar brick kiln

January 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 9 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Odisha government on the death of two children in a fire at a brick kiln in the state last year, an activist said Wednesday.

Giant predator fed on similar-sized prey

January 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

Berlin, Jan 8 (IANS) A 28-foot reptile species is the first top marine predator that fed on similar-sized prey more than 244 million years ago, say findings based on a fossil recovered from the Nevada desert in the United States in 2010.

NASA discovers 461 new planet candidates

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Washington, January 8 (ANI): NASA's Kepler mission has announced the discovery of 461 new planet candidates, four of which are less than twice the size of Earth and orbit in their sun's "habitable zone" - the region in the planetary system where liquid water might exist on the surface of a planet.

Soon, smartphone app that can open doors

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a piece of software that will make the technology even more secure and versatile.

Rommel's last moments before committing suicide revealed in son's letter

December 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): German general Erwin Rommel, who was accused of plotting to kill Hitler, told his teenage son he had been ordered to kill himself by the Nazi dictator, a newly discovered letter has revealed.

Marilyn Monroe's FBI files found and released

December 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Wellington, December 29 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe's FBI files, which could not be located earlier this year, have finally been found and re-issued, revealing the names of some of the movie star's communist-leaning acquaintances who drew concern from government officials and her own entourage.

Unique 2,000-year-old Roman theatre discovered in Britain

December 26, 2012 at 2:45 PM

London, December 26 (ANI): Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Bronze Age Roman theatre - dating back 2,000 years - in the back garden of an archaeological school in Faversham, Kent.

India's oil economy saw baby steps in fuel pricing reforms (2012 in Retrospect)

December 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) A record hike in retail prices of transport fuels and the decision to slash subsidies on cooking gas were the high points of India's oil economy in 2012, as the sector awaited pricing reforms and a new thrust in the production of hydrocarbons to attain energy security.

Soon, smartphones to double as car keys

December 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Melbourne, Dec. 24 (ANI): An automobile manufacturer has unveiled a smartphone system to replace car keys.

'Lincoln' leads 70th Golden Globe award nominations

December 13, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 13 (IANS) "Lincoln", a Steven Spielberg film, is leading the nomination pack for the 70th edition of the prestigious annual Golden Globe awards with seven gongs, it was announced here Thursday morning. "Django Unchained" and "Argo" have five nominations each.

Javier Bardem gets SAG nomination for `Skyfall'

December 13, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 13 (IANS/EFE) Spanish actor Javier Bardem was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the villain in the latest James Bond film, "Skyfall".

Galaxy scoring cosmic bullseye creates bright pink nebulae skirts

December 7, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, December 7 (ANI): New image captured by NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows an almost complete circle of bright pink nebulae skirts around a spiral galaxy.

Now, test that helps heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake

December 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Washington, November 28 (ANI): Researchers have developed a computer-based test that could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.

Merging galaxy cluster's 'core' may not be so dark after all

December 3, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, December 3 (ANI): Earlier this year, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope spotted an overabundance of dark matter in the heart of the merging galaxy cluster Abell 520.

Bigger wasn't always better for plant-eating dinosaurs

November 28, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Washington, November 28 (ANI): Giant carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex dominated the Cretaceous period, but huge plant-eating theropods - close relatives of both T. rex and today's birds - also lived and thrived alongside their meat-eating cousins.

When Hathaway tried scripting

November 25, 2012 at 12:45 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 25 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway once tried her hand at writing a screenplay for a movie she hoped would feature Sally Field.

I really want a baby, says Anne Hathaway

November 20, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Washington, November 20 (ANI): Anne Hathaway, who recently tied the knot with Adam Shulman, is wasting no time when it comes to making her family planning intentions known.

Walmart workers paid 'poverty-level wages'

November 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Washington, Nov. 17 (ANI): As tens of thousands of Walmart workers around the US plan strikes and other labor actions at as many as 1,000 stores next week on Black Friday over 'meager wages', a new internal company document details as to why many of the firm's workers are still struggling to pay their bills and fighting bankruptcy.

Women eager to negotiate salaries just like men

November 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Women are just as willing as men to negotiate for more pay, a new study has revealed.

NASA marks 2 milestones in search for Earth-like planets

November 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, November 15 (ANI): NASA's Kepler Space Telescope - which was launched March 6, 2009 to find potentially habitable, Earth-sized planets - has successful completed its 3 1/2- year prime mission and begins an extended mission that could last as long as four years.

Olympic champs Felix, Eaton win Jesse Owens Award

November 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) American Olympic champions Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton were named winners of the 2012 Jesse Owens Award for their outstanding performance in 2012.

Williams wanted a son

November 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

London, Nov 6 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams was secretly hoping for a son because he wanted to have a little boy who would share his passion for soccer.

Day-Lewis immersed in role for Lincoln biopic

November 5, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 5 (IANS) Actor Daniel Day-Lewis was reportedly so immersed in his role for upcoming movie "Lincoln" that he used to stay in character even when he wasn't shooting.

UK architect makes bricks from animal blood

November 5, 2012 at 3:11 PM

London, November 5 (ANI): A London-based architecture graduate has given a whole new meaning to the term 'red brick house' - by making them from animal blood.

Obama racks up considerable 33-point lead over Romney among Asian Americans

November 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Washington, Nov. 4 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a considerable 33-point lead over Republican challenger Mitt Romney among Asian Americans in California, a new poll has found.

Robbie Williams gives parenting tips to Adele

November 1, 2012 at 6:28 AM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) New father singer Robbie Williams says he and his wife Ayda Field have been offering parenting tips to their friend Adele.

Archaeologists hunting for Richard III's grave find woman's skeleton

October 31, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, October 31 (ANI): The team of archaeologists carrying out the dig for Richard III's grave under the car park in Leicester city centre are now examining the second set of remains.

Curiosity finds Martian dust similar to Hawaiian volcanic soil

October 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, October 29 (ANI): NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has completed its first soil studies showing the mineralogy of Martian dust is similar to weathered basaltic soils of volcanic origin in Hawaii.

Williams wants to take Kunis out

October 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams is happily married, but would like to spend time with actress Mila Kunis.

Mass extinction holds lessons for modern world?

October 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The biggest mass extinction during the Cretaceous Period 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs along with other species, holds stark lessons for the modern world, according to a study.

New 'It Girl' Kate Upton lands 1st ever Vogue cover

October 30, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): Kate Upton, who was dismissed by Victoria's Secret as the kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy, has landed her very first Vogue cover.

Changes in North American ecosystems aggravated extinction of dinosaur 65mn yrs ago

October 30, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the structure of North American ecosystems made the mass extinction of Cretaceous Period that wiped out numerous species, most famously the dinosaurs, worse than it might have been.

Williams gets family to help with baby

October 30, 2012 at 7:16 AM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams has eight family members helping him and his wife Ayda Field look after their newborn daughter Theodora.

Judy Garland's dress in 'Wizard Of Oz' made from cheapest material

October 28, 2012 at 3:51 PM

London, Oct 28 (ANI): Judy Garland's iconic 'Wizard Of Oz' outfit of white, puff-sleeved blouse and blue gingham pinafore dress, cost merely a few pennies to make, it has been revealed.

Monster galaxy's puffy core may have been created by merging black holes

October 26, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Washington, October 26 (ANI): Astronomers have obtained a remarkable new view of a whopper of an elliptical galaxy, with a core bigger than any seen before, thanks to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

India pays homage to 1962 war martyrs

October 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India Saturday paid homage to Indian soldiers who died in the 1962 war with China.

All galaxies got dusty 800 million years after Big Bang

October 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, October 10 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are pursuing one of the largest Hubble Space Telescope projects to date, studying dust in thousands of galaxies over a wide range of cosmic time.

Award for unsung heroes launched in Kolkata

October 3, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) 'Officer's Choice Anandalok Salaam Bengal' - an award recognising the contributions of unsung heroes of society was launched Wednesday here amid much fanfare.

Daughter's very chilled out: Robbie Williams

October 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

London, Oct 2 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams says his daughter is a happy child.

Williams to send daughter to private school

October 2, 2012 at 6:45 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 2 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams plans to send his daughter Theodora Teddy Rose to a private school.

Activist clambers down after month atop tree

October 1, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Chandrapur (Maharashtra), Oct 1 (IANS) After gathering over a lakh signatures to protect India's forests from coal mining, Greenpeace activist Brikesh Singh Monday ended his month-long perch on a tree on the fringe of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) here.

Wilde feels sorry for strippers

October 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde says she met real life strippers to understand her role better in her 2011 movie "Butter" and says that it is an "under-appreciated dance form".

A healthy heart initiative for the poor

September 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Making heart operations affordable to even those below poverty line since the past two years, Healthy Heart For All (HHFA), an initiative by cardiologists to help the poor, is providing free heart check-ups as well as easy monthly instalment options to help tackle rising incidences of cardiac ailments.

Computer simulations reveal 'flashy' secrets of merging black holes

September 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Washington, September 28 (ANI): Catching gravitational waves from some of the strongest sources-colliding black holes with millions of times the Sun's mass-will take a little longer.