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Brain ultrasound improves mood

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has shown promise in improving mental states in people suffering from chronic pain.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' producer Ron Weaver dies at 75

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): The man behind the American television soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful', Ron Weaver, died on Thursday. He was 75.

Amber Room, looted by Nazis during WWII, to be recreated

May 16, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Kaliningrad, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The legendary Amber Room, a Tsarist-era antiquity which was looted by Nazi German forces at the end of World War II, will be recreated by craftsmen in the European exclave of Kaliningrad.

Rita Ora enjoys date with Calvin Harris

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

London, May 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a date with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris.

Flying car now closer to reality

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New York, May 8 (ANI): The dream of owning a flying car has moved a step closer to reality - thanks to an ambitious engineering company based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Factory Asia must explore potential, ADB president

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 4 (ANI): The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao has asserted, that a rapidly growing 'Factory Asia' approach must be explored for its potential in the region.

Anupama Dayal extends brand, opens second flagship store

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Designer Anupama Dayal is set to open her second flagship store at the plush DLF Promenade mall in South Delhi. This will be her second flagship store.

Japanese firm to build auto parts plant in Mexico

May 1, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Tokyo, May 1 (IANS/EFE) Furukawa Electric plans to break ground next month on a new auto parts plant in Mexico to supply Japanese automakers operating in that country, the Japanese media reported.

CCI clears several projects in oil, gas block, power, iron ore and coal sectors

April 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) has cleared several projects in oil, gas block, power, iron ore and coal sectors.

Factory flexibility for changing petrol-diesel product mix: Ford India

April 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) US car major Ford's Indian subsidiary Friday said it has seen about 15 percent shift in demand for petrol vehicles in the last four months and is now better placed to respond to any further shift in product mix with additional investment in factory 'flexibility'.

Fukushima nuclear plant cleanup may take over 40 years, says IAEA

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 24 (ANI): A United Nations nuclear watchdog team has said that Japan may need longer than the projected 40 years to decommission the Fukushima power plant, and urged Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) to improve stability at the facility.

Tendulkar helps light up Maharashtra villages

April 23, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has brought light into the lives of over a thousand residents of Velunje village, in Nashik.

Electric car aims to crack 700km/h speed record

April 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Come August, and the new poster car for the electric vehicle Venturi VBB-3 will take to the famous Bonneville salt flats, with the aim of shattering its own record.

Director Subu prefers theatres actors, says they save time

April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Tamil debutant director Subu, who has roped in theatre actors as protagonists in his upcoming comedy-thriller "Sutta Kadhai", finds them more confident compared to others. He says working with them minimises the effort of a director.

IAEA urges Fukushima nuke plant operator to 'improve essential systems'

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (ANI): The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has asked operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to improve 'essential systems'.

Marc Anthony to launch first single of new salsa disc

April 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

New York, April 22 (IANS/EFE) American salsa star Marc Anthony will launch April 26 "Vivir Mi Vida", the first promotional cut from his new disc, which goes on sale next July, his publicist said.

Mahatma Gandhi third most admired leader by CEO's across globe

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, Apr. 21 (ANI): India's independence hero Mahatma Gandhi is the third most admired leader by CEOs around the world.

Manchu brothers to produce biggest Telugu multi-starrer

April 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Brothers Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj Sunday announced they will produce and act in the biggest Telugu multi-starrer that will also feature their father Manchu Mohan Babu with other actors.

Soon, compact multipurpose scooter for crowded cities

April 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Apr. 13 (ANI): Students from a joint research programme between Technische Universitat Muenchen and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University have unveiled an all-new multipurpose scooter at the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show.

Meghalaya hydro projects won't affect Bangladesh: Marak

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Shillong, April 10 (IANS) Amid fresh concerns in Bangladesh over the construction of two proposed dams in Meghalaya, State Power Minister Clement Marak said Wednesday construction of the hydropower projects would not have any impact in Bangladesh.

1.5 kg of emerald found inside rock

April 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Moscow, April 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A deposit of emerald crystals weighing an estimated 1.5 kg has been discovered in a lump of rock in Russia, an official said.

BEST bans loud talk, blaring music on its buses

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Talking loudly on mobile phones and blaring music has been banned on all BEST service buses here and commuters flouting the norms will be warned and then forced to deboard, an official said here Tuesday.

GE to buy oil equipment maker for $3.3 bn

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

New York, April 9 (IANS/EFE) General Electric Co. announced Monday that it is spending $3.3 billion to buy Lufkin Industries Inc., a manufacturer of equipment used in oil drilling.

TEPCO confirms 2nd leak of radioactive water at Fukushima plant

April 8, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Tokyo, Apr. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) on Sunday said that about three liters of radioactive water has leaked from a second underground storage tank at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.

Contaminated water may have leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant: TEPCO

April 7, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo, April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): The Tokyo Electric Power Company ( TEPCO) said Sunday that water contained radioactive materials probably leaked from a tank under the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, following the previous such incident reported Friday, according to local media.

Japan's Fukushima power plant leaks tons of radioactive substances

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Tokyo, Apr. 7 (ANI): Around 120 tons of contaminated water has leaked to the ground around the Fukushima No. 1 power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has revealed.

12 billion mobiles in the next 10 years (Comment)

April 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

One kilogram. That's what it weighed, the bulky prototype used for a wireless phone call by a Motorola engineer in 1973. For the real milestone 10 years later, a 790-gram Motorola DynaTAC made the first call from a commercial mobile phone, in a Mercedes in 1983. That makes the mobile 30 years old, and not the 40 that's being reported.

120 tonnes of radioactive water leak from Fukushima

April 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM

Tokyo, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) About 120 tonnes of radioactive water has leaked from the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, the plant's operator said.

Writer Iain banks suffers from terminal cancer

April 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) "The Wasp Factory" fame Scottish writer Iain Banks has said he is suffering from terminal cancer and is "unlikely to live beyond a year".

Japan's Kyosan has a solution for India's traffic jams

April 2, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Tokyo/ New Delhi, Apr.2 (ANI): Cities across India, like other Asian cities, are facing traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.

Japan's Kyosan has a solution for India's traffic jams

April 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Tokyo/ New Delhi, Apr.2 (ANI): Cities across India, like other Asian cities, are facing traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.

Japan's Kyosan has a solution for India's traffic jams

April 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Apr.2 (ANI): Cities across India, like other Asian cities, are facing traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.

Cara Delevingne's crush on Harif Guzman

April 1, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New York, April 1 (IANS) Model Cara Delevingne has reportedly fallen head over heels for artist Harif Guzman after seeing his work and meeting him.

Japan's Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co Ltd forays into Indian market

March 26, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar.26 (ANI): Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co Ltd, a Japan-based company that is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of signal systems and electrical equipments forayed into Indian market with a New Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Kyosan India Private Limited.

Company prints many winning lottery tickets, sued

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Beijing, March 25 (IANS) A printing firm in Shanghai is being sued for mistakenly creating 350 winning lottery tickets instead of the two that it had been asked to print.

5,000-carat emerald found in Russia

March 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Beijing, March 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A state-owned miner in Russia has claimed to have unearthed a unique emerald weighing 5,000 carats at a deposit in the Urals.

Mitsubishi Electric mulls elevator factory in India

March 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Not to be left behind in the growing Indian elevator and escalator market, Japan's Mitsubishi Electric is exploring options to set up a production base in India through its joint venture Mitsubishi Elevator ETA India Pvt. Ltd., a top company official said.

Latin America's largest tech hub in Rio de Janeiro

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS/EFE) The impending arrival of multinationals Siemens and Halliburton marks the emergence of Latin America's largest technological hub here in Brazil's second city, the head of the project said.

Nawazuddin omnipresent in every scene of 'Aatma': Suparn Verma

March 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Director Suparn Verma is very impressed with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance in his film "Aatma" and asserts that the actor's presence will be felt in each and every scene of the horror thriller.

Ultra-high-speed supercomputers comes closer to reality

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Scientists have developed ultrafast supercomputers that can operate 100 times faster than current systems.

US Navy sailors blame Fukushima meltdown for giving them 'lasting ailments'

March 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Mar. 11 (ANI): U.S. Navy veterans are blaming the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown for making them sick.

'Motor mouth' Rehman Malik Pakistan's top electricity bills defaulter

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 5 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, has been found to be one of the biggest defaulters who has not paid his electricity bills over the past 56 months

Jimi Hendrix's posthumous album to be released after 40 years

March 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): More than 40 years after Jimi Hendrix's death, a new album of previously-unreleased material from the guitar virtuoso will be released on Tuesday.

Fukushima hero reveals 'fears of never coming back after entering nuclear plant'

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Atsufumi Yoshizawa, who showed exemplary courage along with few other brave men during the horrendous Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, has revealed while they entered the nuclear plant to resurrect it there were fears they won't ever return back.

General Electric expects India revenue to grow 15-20 pct

February 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): General Electric expects that revenues from the company's Indian business to grow between 15 and 20 percent despite the current economic slowdown.

GE expects 20 percent growth in India business

February 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) US conglomerate General Electric (GE) Friday said it is expecting 15-20 percent growth in its India business despite the economic slowdown.

Plan panel wants wider power metering in rural areas

February 21, 2013 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Planning Commission wants power distribution companies (discoms) to expand electricity metering in rural areas of India as a key measure for cutting losses in the system.

Posh gathers Beckham family together to celebrate Cruz's b'day

February 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their son, Cruz's eighth birthday in a grand way.

Taiwanese tech firm promises to launch 'transparent mobile by end of 2013'

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): A Taiwan-based tech firm has promised to launch a transparent mobile by the end of 2013.

Comcast buys G.E.'s stake in NBC Universal

February 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New York, Feb 14 (IANS/EFE) Cable and media giant Comcast said it was buying General Electric Co.'s remaining 49 percent stake in media company NBC Universal for $16.7 billion.

Roald Dahl falling out of favour among kids

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb. 9 (ANI): Roald Dahl, famed for his surreal stories, is more popular with adults than youngsters, a survey has revealed.

Massive star explodes few days before supernova explosion

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, February 8 (ANI): Scientists have observed an outburst taking place a short time - just one month - before a massive star underwent a supernova explosion.

105-year old charity worker is Facebook's oldest user

February 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Feb 8(ANI): 105-year-old Edythe Kirchmaier, who is California's oldest licensed driver, joined Facebook last month to become the oldest user of the world-famous social networking website.

Exide in additional agreement with Shin-Kobe

February 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Leading battery-maker Exide Industries Tuesday said it has entered into an additional agreement with Japan's Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Company Ltd. for implementing new manufacturing process for automotive batteries.

Ex boss of Japan's nuke safety body under scanner over alleged 'negligence at Fukushima'

February 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): The former head of Japan's nuclear safety body is facing possible criminal charges in relation to alleged negligence of the Fukushima crisis in 2011.

Aero India: Top US firms eye Indian defence pie

February 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) A large industry delegation from the US will participate at Aero India 2013 in Bangalore showcasing advanced capabilities geared towards India's air, land, naval, and internal security systems needs.

China readies its own n-reactor for export this year

February 4, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Beijing, Feb 4 (IANS/EFE) A nuclear reactor being developed by China - the CAP1400 - will be ready for export this year, an executive of the SNPTC state nuclear corporation, Gu Jun, said at a conference in the Chinese capital.

Psy to perform at Brazil carnival

February 4, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 4 (IANS/EFE) South Korean rapper Psy, whose hit single "Gangnam Style" holds the record for the most-watched video on YouTube, will be one of the attractions at this year's carnival in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador.

Factory worker stabbed to death

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) A 40-year-old factory worker was stabbed to death by unidentified attackers near his house here, police said Sunday.

SDMC: Subhash Arya presents Budget estimates in house

February 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Leader of the House in South Delhi Municipal Corporation, Subhsh Arya presented the budget estimates for the financial year 2013-14 Among the other announcements in the budget proposal,

V-Guard net up 23 percent in Q3

February 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Bangalore, Feb 1 (IANS) Electric and electronics goods major V-Guard Industries Ltd reported net profit of Rs.15.4 crore for the third quarter (October-December) of fiscal 2012-13, registering 23 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase from Rs.12.5 crore in the like quarter a year ago.

Bank automatically moves husband's money to wife's account (The Funny Side)

January 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Executives at China Merchants Bank created a genius programme that automatically transfers the husband's earnings to the wife's account. Every time the guy's account balance reads more than US$160, the extra cash automatically moves into the woman's account.

Workers in China revolt over 2min bathroom-break policy

January 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New York, Jan 23 (ANI): Hundreds of Chinese factory workers angry about the strictly timed bathroom breaks and fines for starting work late, held their Japanese and Chinese managers hostage for a day and a half before police broke up the strike.

Rihanna's $200 tip to waiter

January 23, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 23 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has given $200 as a tip to a waiter in a bid to be his biggest ever tipper.

Fukushima fish contaminated with radioactivity

January 22, 2013 at 2:56 PM

London, Jan 22 (IANS) A fish caught near the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan had 2,500 times the legal limit of radioactivity for human consumption.

Mining at border is part of Pakistan's strategic plans, say defence experts

January 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 16 (ANI): Terming the act of planting landmines in the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir from the by Pakistan Army, as illegal and a part of their tactical plan, defence experts cautioned Indian Army to take the issue seriously.

'Century-old electric car was far ahead of its time'

January 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) A century-old rusty electric car, abandoned after the invention of the petrol automobile, seems to be far ahead of its time, says an expert.

Contractors employed to decontaminate Fukushima sites lacked proper knowledge

January 15, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Tokyo, Jan. 15 (ANI): Contractors employed by the Japan government to decontaminate the Fukushima nuclear disaster-tainted sites, lack the proper knowledge and manpower required for the critical procedure, according to a worker at the site.

Oil import bill a big strain on economy: PM

January 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rising oil import bills due to the high prices in international markets are putting a "big strain" on the Indian economy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

PM for reducing transport sector's dependence on oil

January 9, 2013 at 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 9 (ANI): Stating that high international prices of oil contribute significantly to India's import bills, trade deficit and inflation, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said it is very important that we make all possible efforts to reduce the transport sector's dependence on oil.

Fire at US n-power plant

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) A fire broke out in a nuclear power plant in

Electric toothbrush triggers bomb scare at Atlanta airport

January 6, 2013 at 11:59 AM

New York, Jan 6(ANI): A battery- powered toothbrush has been held responsible for sparking the bomb scare at Atlanta airport yesterday.

Electric stimulation of brain releases powerful painkillers

January 3, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Washington, January 3 (ANI): In a new study, researchers used electricity on certain regions in the brain of a patient with chronic and severe facial pain to release an opiate-like substance that's considered one of the body's most powerful painkillers.

US sailors sue Japan's TEPCO for falsely downplaying Fukushima radiation exposure

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 28 (ANI): Eight US Navy sailors have sued Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) for tens of millions of dollars.

Chinese business lobby to push investments in India

December 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) With growing trade and business ties, an industry lobby has been set up to help Chinese firms understand the corporate culture in India and promote their interests by helping address issues such as delays in visas and project approvals.

'Chinese facing challenge from Indian interest chain'

December 27, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The biggest challenge facing Chinese companies in India is to negotiate the existing stake-holders' interest chain in various industries, the head of a newly-formed trade panel said Thursday.

China CEOs less competitive: Study

December 23, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Beijing, Dec 23 (IANS) Only three CEOs from China made the list of the world's top 100 corporate leaders rated according to their long-term performance in a global study.

New assault rifles to replace INSAS, says Antony

December 19, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India is in the process of procuring new assault rifles to replace the indigenously-designed 'INSAS' (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.

Japan's 'nuclear radiation projection' report plagued with errors

December 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Dec. 14 (ANI): The Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan said a thorough review of its mistake-plagued projections for the spread of radiation, in a case of possible meltdown like the Fukushima crisis, turned up errors in the data for every atomic power plant in the country.

Government admits shortage of some ammunition

December 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The government admitted Monday that "some deficiencies" exist in some categories of ammunition with the military.

Russia tests lightweight UAV

December 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's airborne forces VDV have started state acceptance trials of the new Iskatel (Searcher) lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle system, the system's makers said.

Israel suspends Palestinian funds after UN vote

December 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Israel is halting tax payments it collects for the Palestinians in response to their successful bid to raise their UN status, local media reported Sunday, citing Israeli Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Japan's TEPCO releases footage showing tense discussions over Fukushima meltdown

December 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (ANI): Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has disclosed additional video footage of its in-house teleconferences during the early stage of the nuclear disaster at its Fukushima No. 1 complex, showing tense exchanges between the utility's employees prior to the controversial discharge of radioactive water into the Pacific.

Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson accuses 'Chinese spy' of selling secrets to German competitor

November 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

London, Nov 26 (ANI): An alleged Chinese spy at the centre of an industrial espionage scandal at Dyson, the UK-based vacuum cleaner manufacturer, has been named.

Jimi Hendrix's unheard tracks to be released in 2013

November 23, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): Twelve previously unreleased tracks by legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix are to be released on a new album next year.

Wipro to develop industry standard car solutions

November 21, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Bangalore, Nov 21 (IANS) Wipro Ltd has joined the US?based Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to develop smartphone?based industry standard solutions for passenger cars, the Indian IT bellwether said Wednesday.

Zeishan Quadri writes his next, says it's about kidnapping

November 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) After penning successful crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur", writer Zeishan Quadri is scripting another crime?based drama and says it will be directed by Suparn Verma.

Antony clears the air on his Kerala statement

November 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kasargode (Kerala) Nov 17 (IANS) After saying he did not have the courage to bring more units of his department into Kerala, Defence Minister A.K. Antony's said Saturday what he meant was that in his home state, politics overtakes everything and that does not augur well.

GM to make 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017

November 15, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Chicago, Nov 15 (IANS) General Motors Co. plans to build 500,000 electric vehicles a year by 2017, a company official said.

Obama to consult Indra Nooyi, two Indian-Americans

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) As part of his wider consultations on the economic crisis, President Barack Obama has invited three Indian-Americans, including PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi along with other business, labour, civic community and Congressional leaders.

R-Patz showers PDA on Kristen Stewart at NY dinner party

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New York, Nov. 11 (ANI): Robert Pattinson could not manage to keep his hands off Kristen Stewart during a dinner party in New York, according to sources.

R-Patz showers PDA on Kristen Stewart at NY dinner party

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New York, Nov. 11 (ANI): Robert Pattinson could not manage to keep his hands off Kristen Stewart during a dinner party in New York, according to sources.

US announces $6.7 bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia

November 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The Pentagon announced a proposed deal Friday to sell to Saudi Arabia 20 cargo aircraft and five refuelling planes, which is worth $6.7 billion.

Checking emails in morning 'worst way to start day'!

November 9, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Sydney, Nov 9 (ANI): Checking your emails at the work place daily in the morning is the worst way to start your day, an expert has said.

More errors found in Japanese nuclear regulatory body's 'accident projections'

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Kyodo, Nov. 7 (ANI): More errors have been found in the earlier announced projections by Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), over the spread of radiation from reactors in the event of a severe accident.

US materials' firm opens global research centre in India

November 1, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Bangalore, Nov 1 (IANS) Momentive, the US-based world leader in specialty chemicals and materials, has opened its global research and development (R&D) centre here to create platforms and develop products for diverse applications across industry verticals.

GE capital to invest in Biocon research

October 31, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Bangalore, Oct 31 (IANS) GE Capital of the American conglomerate General Electric (GE) will invest Rs.125 crore ($24 million) for a minority stake in the research arm of the country's biotech major Biocon Ltd., according to an official announcement.

Wide swath of Brazil hit by blackout

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 27 (IANS/EFE) Electric equipment that caught fire between two substations caused a blackout in nine states of northeastern Brazil as well as in the capital city of Brasilia and numerous municipalities of two northern states, officials said Friday.

Kejriwal supports BSES employees in their protest in Delhi

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct.22 (ANI): India Against Corruption crusader Arvind Kejriwal sat on a protest outside the office of the Bombay Suburban Electric Supply(BSES) here, supporting its employees in their agitation against the management on Monday.

First all-electric taxi fleet could hit roads in US

October 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Washington, Oct 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A futuristic-looking fleet of all-electric cabs may soon be plugged in and driving on the streets of Arlington, Virginia, near the nation's capital, a sign the environmentally-friendly vehicles are slowly catching on as a viable means of transportation in the US.