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Everything you need to know about Gadag Cotton Market: 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 ).

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.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

At 56 deaths a month, Vidarbha screams for intervention

April 21, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Maharashtra's Vidarbha region has seen 168 farmer suicides in the first three months of this year.

1 in 10 Facebook users receive abusive, insulting messages on site: Report

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): One in ten users of Facebook have received abusive or insulting messages, a new study has revealed.

GAIL funds library building in Moily's constituency

March 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Bangalore, March 13 (IANS) The Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) is funding the construction of a high-tech library at Chikkaballapur, the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa Moily since 2009.

Facebook acquires Microsoft's digital-ad service

March 2, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Facebook Inc. announced that it has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp. to acquire its Atlas Advertiser Suite, a service that enables marketers and agencies to get the most out of their online advertising.

Rail budget disappointing for Karnataka: Shettar

February 26, 2013 at 8:59 PM

Bangalore, Feb 26 (IANS) The railway budget for fiscal 2013-14 was totally disappointing to Karnataka as many projects proposed by the state had not been considered, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said Tuesday.

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.

Moily says no roll-back of hike in fuel prices

February 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Bangalore, Feb 18 (IANS) Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily Monday ruled out a roll-back in the recent hike of Rs.1.50 for a litre of petrol and 45 paise for a litre of diesel.

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.

'Saint Dracula 3D' to screen at Jaipur film fest

February 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Rupesh Paul's horror movie "Saint Dracula 3D" will be screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival Saturday.

Curtail export of onion, Dikshit urges Pawar

January 31, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Concerned over skyrocketing prices of onions which have nearly tripled in the last few weeks, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday said she had written to union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar seeking curbs on its export.

'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.

Now, 'smart watch' that 'syncs with your iPhone'!

December 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Japan-based electronics maker Casio has made a new watch that not only tells the time, but also delivers email and phone call alerts by synchronizing with your iPhone.

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.

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.

Virtual smoking apps can tantalise teenagers: study

October 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With the help of dozens of free mobile applications, teenagers can virtually light up and smoke away, say Australian researchers and warn it can encourage the real thing.

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.

Monsoon withdraws from Odisha

October 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) The southwest monsoon withdrew from the whole of Odisha Tuesday, the director of the Bhubaneswar meteorological centre said.

New Apple iPad mini 'could range anywhere from $320 to $840', claims report

October 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): The new versions of the iPad mini, which are expected to be unveiled this month, could range anywhere from 320 dollars for a base model to 840 dollars for the fully loaded device, a report has claimed.

Sheila backs FDI in retail, calls BJP anti-trader

October 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday indicated that her government will leave no stone unturned in implementing foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail here.

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.

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.

Google Play store hits 25 bn downloads

September 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

San Francisco, Sep 27 (IANS) Google announced Wednesday that its online store for media and applications Google Play has hit 25 billion downloads.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

Maharashtra farmers welcome Bt cotton ban

July 12, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Nagpur, July 12 (IANS) Farmers in Maharashtra Thursday welcomed the state government's move to ban Bt cotton seeds which have created many problems for the agricultural community, mainly in Vidarbha region, an activist said.

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.

China, South American trading bloc eye $200 bn trade

June 30, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Mendoza (Argentina), June 30 (IANS) China and South American trading bloc Mercosur pledged here to further promote economic cooperation and lift bilateral trade to $200 billion in 2016.

Underwriters likely to 'bump up' Facebook image with "quiet period" coming to end

June 27, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Toronto, June 27 (ANI): With the 40-day "quiet period," ending, under which underwriters of an initial public offering are barred from publishing research opinions on the stock, the 30-plus investment banks that were in the underwriting syndicate for the 16 billion dollar Facebook's IPO may benefit the firm after analyzing the reasons behind the firm's bungled flotation.

Karachi traders to stage sit-in

June 25, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Karachi, June 25 (IANS) Traders' associations in Karachi will stage a sit-in Tuesday to protest against the city's deteriorating security situation.

CII to hold FoodCon 2012 in Chennai in July

June 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will organise the FoodCon 2012: Conference on Advanced Technologies for Global Food Market here July 27, a statement from the industry body said.

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.

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.

'Heavily pregnant' Kourtney Kardashian takes Mason to farmers market with beau

June 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, june 17 (ANI): Heavily Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian may be days away from giving birth to her second child but she is not letting that slow her down.

Facebook blames Nasdaq stock-glitches for IPO crash

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook has said trading problems at the Nasdaq Stock Market is resposnsible for a sharp drop in the company's stock price after its initial public offering.

Katy Perry back together with guitarist ex Rob Ackroyd

June 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Katy Perry has reportedly rekindled her romance with rocker Rob Ackroyd.

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.

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.

Vodka prices set for 30 percent hike in Russia

May 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, will increase the minimum price of the drink by around 30 percent this year.

Facebook may move shares to NYSE following post IPO crash

May 24, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Following Facebook's May 18, 2012, IPO crash on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the social media giant may move its shares to the New York Stock Exchange.

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:

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.

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.

Ban on cotton exports deliberate, meant to reassess: Anand Sharma

April 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Minister for Commerce and Industries Anand Sharma on Sunday said the ban imposed on cotton exports in March this year was to review its availability and demand situation.

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.

Pakistan building collapse toll reaches 10

April 14, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) The toll in the departmental store collapse in Pakistan's Gujranwala city has gone up to 10, a media report said Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

India witnessed biggest rise in house prices in world since 2001

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Housing prices in India have witnessed the biggest increase in the world over the last ten years, according to a new research.

India witnessed biggest rise in house prices in world since 2001

March 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Housing prices in India have witnessed the biggest increase in the world over the last ten years, according to a new research.

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.

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.

Now, BT sues Google over Android patent infringements

December 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): UK-based telecoms group BT has joined other major corporations claiming billions of dollars from Google for alleged patent infringements in the Android smartphone operating system.

Rising number of female managers unsuccessful in reducing wage gap

December 17, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Wage differences between men and women are not decreasing as more females are attaining managerial positions, a new report has found.

Samsung Galaxy Y to be unveiled this week

December 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Samsung's latest venture, Galaxy Y will be unveiled in the local market this week.

Forgot where you parked your car? Try the new student's finder app

November 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM

Melbourne, Nov 21 (ANI): A second-year computer science student at Melbourne University, who created an application to help people remember where they left the car or saw the perfect pair of shoes, has won the third place in a national awards scheme.