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Everything you need to know about East Of Kailash: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about East Of Kailash: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India and China enhance bilateral ties through eight pacts (Lead:Eigh agreements)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and China on Monday enhanced their bilateral ties with the inking of eight significant agreements that cover a range of areas including trade, culture and water resources.

Three men acquitted of rape charges after victim recants

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A Delhi court acquitted three men facing charges of abducting and gang-raping a woman after the victim denied that the accused raped her.

'Fukrey' - peppy, fun to suit youth tastes (Music Review)

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Film: "Fukrey"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik, RanaMajumder, Clint Cabral, Neisha Maskarenhas, Mimosa Pinto, Kailash Kher, Keerthi Sagathia, Pradipta Guha, Clinton Cerejo and Sona Mohapatra; Rating: ***

Brislington Ladies Football Club 'unbeatable' in 180 games over 10 years

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.

EDMC is committed to ensure proper and timely desiltation of drains: Mayor

May 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM

East Delhi Mayor Ram Narayan Dubey today said that the desiltation of drains for the monsoon season will be completed by May 31st. Elected representatives and senior functionaries of the Corporation will begin inspection of desiltation works from tomorrow.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

Two arrested for extortion in Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Two men including a son of Uttrakhand minority commission's former vice chairman have been arrested for making an extortion call to a real estate realtor, police said Thursday.

Now splurge on trendy summer wedding collection

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) From designer saris, elegant anarkalis embellished with zardozi and Swarovski to stylish kurtas, there are plenty of options to choose from during the forthcoming wedding season with Designer Den's new "wedding" collection.

Seven extremists held in Russia

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven members of an undisclosed extremist organisation have been detained and explosives confiscated from them in Russia's southern Astrakhan region, officials said.

India to engage more with East, Southeast Asia

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.

Indian-origin Brit actress Preeya Kalidas to star in Bollywood opera 'Carmen'

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 03 (ANI): Actress Preeya Kalidas, who played Amira Masood in the TV drama 'EastEnders', is all set to star in a Bollywood style production of the opera Carmen.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

Drug-resistant malaria parasites found in Cambodia

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): Scientists have identified new drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria.

Duchess Kate makes video appeal for children hospices

April 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.

'Bombay Talkies' album high on emotions, celebrations (IANS Music Review)

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Film: Bombay Talkies; Music Composer: Amit Trivedi; Singers: Kailash Kher, Amit Trivedi, Mohit Chauhan, Kavita Seth, Richa Sharma, Javed Bashir, Sukhwinder Singh; Rating ***

Russian hammer thrower banned for doping

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

Mobily to use Reliance Globalcom's 'Hawk' submarine cable system

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

I-League: Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a draw

April 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) An injury-time goal by Yusif Yakubu helped Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

Woman dies in Indonesian boat capsize

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

UAE's RCA to help Palestinian refugees in Syria

April 13, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 13 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will provide emergency humanitarian aid worth more than 2.8 million dirhams (over $76,000) to help Palestinian refugees in Syria.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

Two NATO soldiers killed in copter crash in East Afghanistan

April 9, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Kabul, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Two NATO soldiers were killed Tuesday when a helicopter crashed in eastern Afghan region.

India wants to be part of solution in Afghanistan: Khurshid

April 8, 2013 at 10:45 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India wants to be part of the solution and not part of the problem in Afghanistan though there are some quarters who view New Delhi as the latter, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Monday.

BJP leader's assault: Police say no case was lodged

April 5, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in Delhi late Thursday. Police, however, said the politician had "arrived at a compromise with the other party" and that none of the men were drunk.

BJP's woman leader assaulted in posh Delhi locality

April 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A woman leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in a posh locality of south Delhi late Thursday.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Kerry to visit Middle East again

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.

Happy Easter to all, says Bollywood

March 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities Madhuri Dixit, Farhan Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher are in celebratory mood and extended their best wishes to everyone on Easter Sunday.

Coleen Rooney blasts Duchess Camilla for joking her wedding dress cost 5m pounds

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.

Southampton Varsity research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

Delhi set for riot of colours on Holi

March 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) People of Delhi are all set for festival of colours Holi Wednesday. Children and youths have already set the tone for festivities by throwing water-filled balloons at passersby, and colours and sweets are recording brisk sales.

Russia seeks to join Syria chemical attack probe

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia's senior diplomat said Monday.

Obama brokers surprise peace deal between estranged neighbours Turkey-Israel

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were restored after US President Barack Obama brokered a surprise peace deal between the two countries, helping secure an Israeli apology for a 2010 commando raid on a Turkish ship, while Israel was enforcing a naval embargo on Gaza.

Aniston, Theroux to have two weddings

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 AM

London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.

ADB warns of asset price bubbles risk

March 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.

Trial court proceedings against Suhaib Ilyasi stayed

March 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday stayed the trial court proceedings, going on for the last 12 years, against the producer of TV serial "India's Most Wanted" Suhaib Ilyasi who is accused in the dowry death case of his wife Anju Ilyasi.

India to invest more in Indonesia

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr dies

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.

Vietnam pillar of India's 'Look East' policy: Mukherjee

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India attaches high priority to strengthening its engagement with Vietnam both bilaterally and within the framework of the ASEAN and Ho Chi Minh City is a pillar of India's 'Look East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.

Hitler assassination plotter Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist dies

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.

Government changed the face of Delhi by development work: Dr. Walia

March 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.

Asia, Middle East, Africa to fuel civil chopper demand

March 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Asia, the Middle East and Africa will lead the charge as the demand for new civil helicopters globally over the next five years (2013-17) is set to increase between 4,900 to 5,600.

Involve northeast in Look East Policy: ASEAN leader

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) If India wants its northeast to benefit from the much publicised Look East Policy, it must bring top leaders of south east Asia to that region and encourage dialogue and discussion there, says Surin Pitsuwan, till recently the secretary-general of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Register FIR against Maneka Gandhi, court tells police

March 8, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A Delhi court has directed police to register an FIR on a complaint filed by a doctor against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi and others for forcibly taking away his eight pet dogs from his house.

Hasselhoff backs campaign for Berlin Wall

March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.

Around 10,000 Delhi chemists likely to go on strike March 15

March 5, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Unhappy with the government's new drug pricing policy that will "reduce their profits" and "create hassles", 10,000 chemists across Delhi Tuesday threatened to go on a strike March 15 if their demands were not met.

Alcohol worsening global burden of disease

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): Alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, a new study has revealed.

More than million people in Britain do not speak English well

March 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Mass immigration over the past few decades has led to over a million people in Britain not speaking English at all or very well.

'Jolly LLB' good in parts, but doesn't exceed expectations (Music Review)

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Film: "Jolly LLB"; Music Director: Krsna, Lyricists: Vayu and Subhash Kapoor; Singers: Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Bappi Lahiri, Kailash Kher, Mohit Chauhan, and Kamal Khan; Rating: ***

Sketches of suspects made in minor girl's rape case

March 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Sketches of suspects have been prepared in the case of a seven-year-old girl's rape in a municipal school here, police said Sunday. No headway has been made in the case despite the questioning of over 400 people.

Rs.25,000 for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

February 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will give Rs.25,000 in cash subsidy to pilgrims from the state to undertake the arduous Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet, an official said Tuesday.

Three suspicious-looking bags found in Delhi

February 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Three suspicion-evoking bags were recovered in the capital Monday - one each from outside an army hospital and two city markets, police said.

Explosive found in unattended bag outside Army hospital in Delhi, defused by bomb squad

February 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 25 (ANI): An unattended and explosive-filled bag created havoc outside the Army's Base Hospital in cantonment area here on Monday afternoon.

Suraiya's ethnic look voted best

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Late singer-actress Suraiya was voted the on-screen beauty with the most enduring ethnic look down the ages, in a poll conducted by Indian ethnic wear brand Seven East.

Giant asteroid's hit changed Earth forever

February 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) A gigantic asteroid that slammed into Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, says a British media report.

Climate change, severe threat to marine turtles

February 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Scientists have sounded the alarm over the mounting threat to marine turtle populations worldwide from climate change and coastal development.

Breastfeeding within 'power hour' could save 95 babies every hour

February 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

London, February 18 (ANI): A children's charity has said that the lives of 95 babies could be saved every hour if mothers started breastfeeding their newborns in the hour after their birth.

Abu Dhabi defence fair starts on big note

February 17, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 17 (IANS) The biennial International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) startED here Sunday, WITH a special focus on naval defenCe and unmanned aerial systems.

Gulf wants India's proactive participation in regional security

February 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India should proactively participate in the framework of Gulf security, panellists at the Asian Security Conference here said Friday.

Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Russia

February 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Beijing, Feb 14 (IANS) An earthquake having a Richter scale of 7.3 hit Russia Thursday evening, Xinhua reported.

Israel's isolation growing, says scholar

February 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Israel's isolation is growing in the Middle East and it may be time to think of "difficult actions" vis-a-vis Iran, an Israeli scholar said Thursday.

India will be proactive in securing interests in Middle East: Antony

February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Defence Minister A. K. Antony Wednesday said India will be extremely tactful and proactive in safeguarding its strategic interests in Middle East, which in recent months has seen tumultuous changes.

Notice to CBI on Kalmadi plea

February 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the CBI on former Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee chief Suresh Kalmadi's plea for quashing of FIR and proceedings against him.

Asian plants may offer remedy for diabetes

February 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

London, Feb 6 (IANS) Two plants from South East Asia may have anti-diabetic properties and could help tackle obesity as well, believe British researchers.

Teacher held for molesting girl students

February 2, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 30-year-old primary school teacher was arrested here for molesting half a dozen of his students over several months, police said Saturday. The accused was presented in a court which sent him to judicial custody.

Freddie Flintoff unveils new menswear line

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Fresh from his boxing ring success, Freddie Flintoff has unveiled a second collection for menswear label Jacamo.

'Egyptians think of India as successful democracy'

February 1, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Egyptians consider Indians hardworking, and feel the country has a successful democracy, says an author from the land of the Nile, Ahdaf Soueif.

Aadesh Shrivastava launches album 'Global Sounds of Peace' in Mumbai

January 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Music composer and singer Aadesh Shrivastava recently launched his latest album 'Global Sounds of Peace' in a live concert in Mumbai.

ASEAN+6 agreement can transform region: Vietnam minister

January 29, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Agra, Jan 29 (IANS) The ASEAN+6 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement should transform the region by higher economic growth through more cross-border trade and investment, a minister from Vietnam said here Tuesday.

Mugger beating Asians in East Harlem; 7 attacked so far

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, Jan. 27 (ANI): An unidentified man has been beating up and robbing people of Asian descent in East Harlem, notching at least seven victims since January 17.

Breakthrough made in predicting Asian summer monsoon rainfall, tropical storm activity

January 24, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 24 (ANI): Scientists have made a promising breakthrough for predicting in spring both the summer monsoon rainfall over East Asia and the number of tropical storms affecting East Asian coastal areas.

Sale of men's slimming, impotence and hair loss products soaring

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): The number of British men buying slimming, impotence and hair loss products has soared over the years, a new survey has revealed.

Greater understanding of northeast needed: Raju

January 22, 2013 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Greater understanding of the northeastern region is needed as it is a pivotal part of India's Look-East policy, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Tuesday.

Foreign policy and diplomacy key to India's growth: PM

January 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Foreign policy and diplomacy are the key factors that could lead India on the path of progress, prosperity and security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Tuesday.

Japan, US begin talks on revising defense guidelines

January 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Tokyo, Jan. 18 (ANI): Japan and the United States have begun full-fledged talks over revising bilateral guidelines on defense cooperation at working-level talks on Thursday in Tokyo.

Madonna's charitable deeds rubbished by Malawi education minister

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Madonna's charitable endeavours were dealt a serious blow when Malawi's Education Minister denied that the pop diva's charity has built 10 new schools in the country.

Porn fans least likely to watch it on Xmas, Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday

January 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, January 17 (ANI): The days of the year Americans are least likely to watch pornography is Christmas, a new survey has revealed.

US warns citizens in Kenya over terror threats

January 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Nairobi, Jan 16 (IANS) The US has issued a travel advisory to all Americans wishing to travel to Kenya and those living in the country to exercise caution due to increased terror threats and violent crime in most parts of the East African nation.

Japanese PM slams China for hurting business ties over islands row

January 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM

London, Jan 12 (ANI): New Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has criticised China for 'wrong handling' of the territorial row over East China Sea Islands.

China sends fighters to counter Japanese aircraft

January 11, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) China sent two J-10 fighters to the East China Sea after the country's Y-8 aircraft was closely followed by two Japanese F-15 fighters, a defence ministry official said Friday.

India, Vietnam to work towards $7 bn trade target

January 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) India Wednesday described Vietnam as a major pillar of its Look East policy and said the two countries were on track to achieve the bilateral trade target of $7 billion by 2015.

China, Japan step up drone race as tension over disputed Senkaku islands increases

January 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

London, Jan. 9 (ANI): Drones have taken the centre stage in the growing arms race between China and Japan, as they struggle to assert their claim over disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

8th North East Business Summit begins in Delhi

January 9, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Paban Singh Ghatowar inaugurated a two-day 8th North East Business Summit here today.

East Timor PM turns traffic cop after hitting gridlock

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Xanana Gusmao, the prime minister of East Timor, turned traffic cop on Monday after his car got stuck in a traffic jam outside the presidential office in the capital Dili.

I-League: ONGC grab a late winner against East Bengal

January 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Midfielder Yusa Katsumi grabbed a late winner as ONGC dented East Bengal's title hopes courtesy a 1-0 win in the 15th round of I-League football at the Ambedkar Stadium here Tuesday.

Emigration from Kerala to Middle East has dipped: E. Ahamed

January 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Kochi, Jan 7 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday said the emigration from Kerala to the Middle East countries has come down significantly and the reasons behind it must be studied.

Jairam Ramesh to launch direct cash transfer scheme in Andhra Pradesh district

January 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Rajahmundry, Jan 6 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh will launch Aadhar-based direct cash transfer pilot project in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh today.

GM recalls 68,000 vehicles over parking glitch

January 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) American automobile giant General Motors (GM) said it is recalling more than 68,000 new sports utility vehicles, pickups and vans that could roll away after being parked, a media report said.

BJP Minister Vijayvargiya withdraws 'Laxman Rekha' warning to women

January 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Bhopal, Jan.4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister and BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has withdrawn his misogynistic "Laxman Rekha" warning to women.

Northeast business summit in Delhi next week

January 3, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) A two-day business summit to attract investment to the industry-starved northeastern India will be organised in the national capital Jan 9-10, Tripura Industry and Commerce Minister Jitendra Choudhury said here Thursday.

Natural relationship between CO2 concentrations and sea level discovered

January 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Washington, January 3 (ANI): By comparing reconstructions of atmospheric CO2 concentrations and sea level over the past 40 million years, researchers have found that greenhouse gas concentrations similar to the present are systematically associated with sea levels at least nine metres above current levels.

Fishery talks 'important first step' toward peace in East China Sea: Taiwan President

January 2, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Taipei (Taiwan), Jan.2 (ANI): Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has said in his New Year's address that the ongoing fishery talks between Taiwan and Japan are an "important first step" for tackling territorial and maritime boundary disputes in the East China Sea and turning it into a "sea of peace and cooperation."

Mauritius president to visit India

December 31, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Imparting fresh momentum to its African diplomacy, India is readying to roll out the red carpet for Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag later this week, the first visit by a foreign leader to India in 2013.

Gulf News daily bags award

December 29, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS/WAM) The Gulf News daily has been named the best English online newspaper at the Forbes Middle East's Top Media Online in the Arab World Awards.

Dwight Yorke slept with football in bed until he turned 25

December 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec. 29 (ANI): Footie ace Dwight Yorke has revealed that he used to sleep with a football in his bed every night till he was 25 years old.