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Everything you need to know about Gwalior City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Gwalior City: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

US citizen stabbed in Cairo

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Cairo, May 10 (IANS) A US citizen was Friday stabbed by an unidentified assailant near the American embassy in Cairo, state-run Ahram Online news website reported Friday.

Mothers all the way for special children (May 12 is Mother's Day)

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Vijaya Chaing never thought her daughter, now in her 30s, would ever be able to converse normally with a guest or be able to conduct her day-to- day routine activities without help.

Boston bombing suspect's body buried in undisclosed location

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) The body of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried at an undisclosed location, media reports said Thursday.

You are mothers, not spinsters: Pope tells nuns

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Vatican City, May 9 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has praised the "motherly" role played in the society by nuns, and said they should not feel they are spinsters.

Former NY mayor says Boston bombings highlight existing threat of homegrown jihadists

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has said Boston bombings show threat of homegrown jihadists.

Boston Marathon suspect's coach says 'no way boxing setbacks turned him into bomber'

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): The boxing coach of Boston Marathon bomber has said his one-time pupil may have been dispirited by boxing setbacks, but that's no reason for the attacks that killed three people and injured more than 200.

Death toll rises to 186 in China quake

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Beijing, Apr. 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Death toll has risen to 186 in the earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to latest statistics gathered by the provincial emergency response command center.

World's oldest man in Japan turns 116

April 20, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, April 20 (ANI): A Japanese man who has the title of the world's oldest living person celebrated his 116th birthday on Friday.

NBA: Lakers defeat Rockets for 7th place in Western playoffs

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Paul Gasol led the Los Angeles Lakers with triple-double of 17 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists to beat the Houston Rockets 99-95 in overtime at Staples Center here.

Jennifer Aniston yet to finalise wedding dress

April 18, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston has been so busy producing her movie "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" that she hasn't chosen her wedding dress yet.

Nestle to sell infant formula business in Mexico

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mexico City, April 16 (IANS/EFE) Swiss food giant Nestle will sell the infant nutrition business it acquired as part of the purchase of US-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's global infant nutrition unit, the Federal Competition Commission, or CFC, said Monday.

Advanced brain imaging technologies may help fight eating disorders

April 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): Advanced brain imaging technologies are helping scientists understand the neurobiology of eating disorders and improve treatments.

Miami Heat defeat Boston Celtics in NBA

April 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) Miami Heat defeated Boston Celtics 109-101 while Los Angeles Lakers narrowly overcame Golden State Warriors 118-116 in National Basketball Association (NBA) games.

GLT system Hawk-Eye given 'go ahead' by Premier League

April 12, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): British goal-line technology (GLT) company Hawk-Eye, which has been awarded the contract to provide the system in football matches, has been given the go-ahead by the Premier League (PL) to introduce the technology from the 2013-14 season.

Sarmento holds first exhibition in Mexico

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mexico City, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Portuguese artist Juliao Sarmento is having his first exhibition in Mexico, where nearly 50 works will give visitors a look at the work of one of the world's most important contemporary artists.

Now, a Japanese solution for curbing air pollution in India

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): Beijing's air pollution made news recently when fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the city air rose to an 'out-of-index' level of 755 mg/cu m (Milligrams per cubic meter), forcing people to use masks to protect themselves from hazardous dust particles.

Alec Baldwin may testify in alleged stalker case

April 8, 2013 at 6:13 PM

New York, April 8 (ANI): Alec Baldwin may testify against his stalker Genevieve Sabourin, who once had a brief physical relationship with the actor, if the 40-year-old chooses to proceed with the case in court or take the plea deal on Monday.

Gaza police shaving heads of youngsters with 'indecent' 'long, spiky' hair

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

London, Apr 8 (ANI): Police in the Gaza Strip have launched a crackdown on young men having long or spiky hair style, a report has said.

Spring break becomes sex haven for students and tourists

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): The annual American spring break, long infamous for its debauchery across the Pond, is increasingly popular with holidaying Brits looking for a wild time.

New biography offers intimate portrait of Jenny Rivera

April 1, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS/EFE) The executive director of Latin content and programming for Billboard, Leila Cobo, has written a biography of the late Jenni Rivera, an intimate portrait of the difficult, successful life of the star of Mexican regional music.

Tilda Swinton sleeps in glass box at NYC museum

March 24, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): Tilda Swinton has taken up residence at New York City's Museum of Modern Art, where she is spending her days sleeping in a glass box as part of a surprise performance art installation.

Military-type drones along with 'Minority Report' style face recognition coming soon to NYC

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city, adding that face-recognition software will also monitor each and every move of the denizens in the style of the 2002 Tom Cruise starrer Minority Report.

Spanish bands look to Mexico for opportunities

March 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Mexico City, March 18 (IANS/EFE) Spanish musicians are looking to Mexico for opportunities amid the deep economic recession that has hurt music sales and dampened concert attendance in their homeland.

Bin Laden's 'Al-Qaeda' son-in-law captured, charged with conspiracy to kill Americans

March 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): A top Al Qaeda spokesman, also a son-in-law of slain Al Qaeda's founder Osama Bin Laden, has been captured and charged in the United States for conspiring to kill Americans, according to an indictment.

NBA's Lakers, Rockets to tour Asia in October

March 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

New York, March 6 (IANS) Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Lin are set to visit Asia in October with Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets for a series of exhibition games, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced.

Chelsea target Bernard bags hat-trick

February 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 27 (IANS) Bernard, who is reportedly being targeted by Chelsea, scored a hat-trick as Brazil's Atletico Mineiro swept to a 5-2 away victory over Argentina's Arsenal Sarandi in their Copa Libertadores group stage clash.

Spanish wine producers angling to enter Mexican market

February 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Mexico City, Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) A total of 47 Spanish wine producers participated in the 7th Wines of Spain Exhibition held Tuesday here, an event designed to allow local professionals to get to know brands that do not yet have a presence in the Mexican market.

Ronaldinho sets up 2-1 Atletico victory

February 14, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 14 (IANS) Ronaldinho set up both his team's goals as Atletico Mineiro opened their 2013 Copa Libertadores campaign with a 2-1 victory over Brazilian rivals Sao Paulo.

Carlos Slim, Bill Gates push technology to reduce hunger

February 13, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Mexico City, Feb 13 (IANS/EFE) Billionaires Carlos Slim and Bill Gates said they planned to use their foundations to promote research and the development of agricultural technology to increase farmers' productivity and reduce hunger among the world's poor people.

New York Indian Film Festival to open April 30

February 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

New York, Feb 7 (IANS) The oldest and most prestigious film festival for Indian cinema in North America, the 13th Annual New York Indian Film Festival, will kick off its week-long festivities with a star-studded opening April 30.

Rajasthan 3rd grade teacher revised results declared: Check result

February 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Rajasthan 3rd grade teacher revised results have been declared. The revised results are based on the high court order given on the petition filed regarding B. Ed Degree of Jivaji University Gwalior and selection of 686 women.

Eva Longoria's cleavage almost spills out at restaurant opening

February 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Eva Longoria showed off some definite side boob action in a clingy black dress, when she attended the SHe by Mortons restaurant opening in Las Vegas.

Victoria Secret in talks to make bras for breast cancer survivors

February 2, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A woman from Virginia and her mother have delivered a petition to Victoria Secret headquarters, asking them to create a line of bras for survivors of breast cancer.

I've seen a very different side of Balotelli, says ex Tabby Brown

February 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Mario Balotelli's former girlfriend Tabby Brown, who dated the striker for seven months, has opened up about his bizarre lifestyle and the real reason he left Manchester City for Italian giants AC Milan.

Man gets 50 years for Mexican general's murder

January 30, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mexico City, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) A man has been sentenced by a Mexico City court to serve 50 years in prison for the April 20, 2012, murder of retired Gen. Mario Arturo Acosta Chaparro, judicial officials said.

Mexican oil giant takes delivery of two new ships

January 30, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Mexico City, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) Oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, said it took delivery of two ships from South Korea's SPP Shipbuilding Group.

Miranda Kerr sells NYC bachelorette pad for $1.3m amidst split rumours

January 30, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Miranda Kerr has sold her Manhattan bachelorette pad after telling friends that she wants more room for her family.

Beckham to lure former England teammates Gerrard, Cole, Crouch and Carrick to MLS

January 27, 2013 at 5:44 PM

London, Jan 27(ANI): David Beckham will try to convince former England teammates, Steven Gerrard of Liverpool, Peter Crouch of Stoke City, Ashley Cole of Chelsea and Michael Carrick of Manchester United to join America's Major League Soccer (MLS) after he sorts out his own future.

Hazard escapes criminal charges after kicking ball boy during Chelsea-Swansea clash

January 24, 2013 at 12:56 PM

London, Jan 24(ANI): Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard will not face criminal charges for kicking a 17-year old ball boy during Blues' Carling Cup semifinal second leg clash against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday.

Ancient petroglyphs found in Mexico

January 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Mexico City, Jan 23 (IANS/EFE) Mexican archaeologists have discovered in the western state of Nayarit a series of petroglyphs estimated to have been carved between 850 and 1350 A.D., the National Anthropology and History Institute, or INAH, said.

Javed Akhtar turns 68

January 17, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Javed Akhtar, who is an esteemed screenwriter and lyricist, is celebrating his 68th birthday today.

Golden AK-47 seized in Honduras

January 8, 2013 at 3:11 PM

Mexico City, Jan 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A gold-plated AK-47 assault rifle studded with diamonds was seized during a raid on a ranch reportedly owned by drug traffickers in Honduras.

Mark Wahlberg plans India visit

January 3, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Hollywood actor Mark Walhberg, who is an investor in Elite Football League of India (EFLI), is planning to visit the country to watch the opening game.

Varsity cricket: Bombay to face Jain university in final

January 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Manipal, Jan 3 (IANS) Five-times winners Bombay will take on Jain University, Bangalore in the two-day final of the Inter-Zone University cricket tournament at the Manipal University ground here Saturday. They set up the title clash with comfortable wins over Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and Jiwaji University, Gwalior, respectively, here Thursday.

Rockets defeat Hawks 123-104

January 1, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Houston, Jan 1 (IANS) The Houston Rockets rebounded from their worst loss of the season with a 123-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks at the Toyota Center here.

MP VYAPAM MIS Coordinator result 2012 declared: Check results

December 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

MP VYAPAM MIS Coordinator result 2012 has been declared. Previously the exam was held on 2nd December 2012 in Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur.

PM, BJP leaders greet Vajpayee on birthday

December 25, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and BJP leaders Tuesday greeted the ailing and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 88th birthday.

Fergie says Man U fans got early Christmas present back in summer when RVP joined

December 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

London, Dec 25(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said club's fans got their Christmas present back in summer only when they signed Robin Van Persie, and added that the striker is the last piece of his Premier League title-winning puzzle.

Mexico hedges oil sales at $86 per barrel for 2013

December 24, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Mexico City, Dec 24 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican government has purchased options to cover crude exports at a price of $86 per barrel, authorities said.

Tendulkar says goodbye to one-day cricket (Roundup)

December 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) India batting great Sachin Tendulkar Sunday closed a major chapter of his illustrious career by announcing his retirement from one-day cricket. He will continue to play in Tests.

Tendulkar ends his fairytale journey in ODIs

December 23, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Ace Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Sunday ended his fairytale journey in ODIs but said he will continue to play Tests.

Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Services register big wins (Ranji Trophy Roundup)

December 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Delhi and Services won their Ranji Trophy matches in convincing fashion here Tuesday.

Santas hit NYC streets for annual pub crawl charity

December 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New York, Dec 18 (ANI): Costume-clad party goers stormed New York City streets early Saturday for SantaCon's annual bar crawl for charity.

Yuvraj strikes a ton; Bengal beat Hyderabad (Ranji Roundup)

December 17, 2012 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Dropped from the Test side, Yuvraj Singh sent a strong message to the selectors hitting a fine 131 for Punjab while Bengal wrapped up their Group A match against Hyderabad in three days in their Ranji Trophy encounter, Monday.

New regulations to protect Mexico's tequila industry

December 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Mexico City, Dec 14 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican government announced Thursday a set of new regulations designed to protect makers of tequila - a key export - from unfair competition.

Mancini blasts Balotelli for 'mediocre' performance during derby loss to Man U

December 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

London, Dec 10(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini aimed his derby frustration at striker Mario Balotelli after the reigning champions surrendered their 37-game unbeaten run at the Etihad Stadium to Manchester United in a thrilling 3-2 defeat.

66 die in Indian military air crashes

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) A total of 66 Indian military personnel were killed in 54 accidents involving Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters and jets from 2009, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.

Two AC coaches of Gwalior Express gutted in fire, one dead

November 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Gwalior, Nov 30 (ANI): At least two AC coaches of GT Express caught fire near Gwalior on Friday, leaving one person dead because of the trauma.

Kanye West takes Kim Kardashian to visit mom's grave

November 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Nov. 27 (ANI): Kanye West was spotted visiting his mother Donda's grave in Oklahoma on her 5th death anniversary with Kim Kardashian on Friday.

White, Asian students dominate New York's elite schools, black, Latinos in minority

November 25, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Washington, Nov. 25 (ANI): Elite schools in the New York City are dominated by Asians and White students, but have a tiny percentage of black and Latino students, according to a report.

Google launches 100 times faster Internet service in Kansas

November 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Nov. 25 (ANI): Google has unveiled a new Internet service that is 100 times faster than the average ISP connection currently available, enabling users to download high-def feature films in under a minute.

Three dead in road mishap near Agra

November 23, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Agra, Nov 23 (IANS) Three people were killed Friday on the spot and five others injured when a speeding truck hit a stationary vehicle at a village near here, police said. The villagers blocked the Gwalior Road for several hours in protest.

Jesse, Joy big winners at Latin Grammys

November 17, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Las Vegas, Nov 17 (IANS/EFE) Mexican brother?sister duo Jesse & Joy were the big winners in the 13th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards, taking home four prizes, while Colombian pop star Juanes came away with album of the year.

Alcohol accounts for 6 percent of adults' calorie intake

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Sodas and sugar-sweetened beverages aren't the only drinks contributing calories to people's diets, as alcohol accounts for about 5 percent of adults' caloric intake, a new study has revealed.

World's fastest supercomputer Titan is also extremely energy efficient

November 15, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Nov. 15 (ANI): Titan, the world's fastest supercomputer, has also been ranked third in energy efficiency.

Mexico says new satellite ready for launch

November 15, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Mexico City, Nov 15 (IANS/EFE) The Bicentenario satellite, the state-run Mexsat system's first launch into space, is ready for lift-off next month and will begin operating in orbit in late January 2013, the Mexican government announced.

Romney had planned Boston Harbor fireworks blitz to celebrate presidential victory

November 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney had planned to celebrate his election as America's 45th president with an eight-minute fireworks display over the Boston Harbor.

'52 killed, 1.2 mn affected by Guatemalan quake'

November 9, 2012 at 7:33 AM

Mexico City, Nov 9 (IANS) At least 52 people have been killed, 22 missing and 1.2 million others affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake which hit the country's Pacific coast Wednesday, said Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina.

O'Connor struggling with unpaid wages: Agent

November 3, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Moscow, Nov 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ex-Scotland striker Garry O'Connor's move to Russia has seen him chasing unpaid wages, his agent said.

Abstract thinking 'may lead to more politically moderate views'

November 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Washington, November 3 (ANI): A simple intervention could moderate otherwise polarized political attitudes like those toward a proposed Islamic community centre and mosque near the World Trade Center site in New York City, researchers say.

Falcao happy at Atletico, but no promises for future

October 31, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Madrid, Oct 31 (IANS) Radamel Falcao has become a hero at the Vicente Calderon Stadium as a result of his goals which have helped his side Atletico Madrid to two European titles in the past six months. But with some of the big clubs vying for his signature, the striker is yet to make up his mind about the future.

7.7 magnitude quake hits Canada

October 28, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Oct 28 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale hit Queen Charlotte Islands off the western coast of Canada Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate report of casualties or damage to property.

'Suave' Mancini loves to give himself 'hairdryer treatment' before public appearances

October 25, 2012 at 2:23 PM

London, Oct 25(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has got a hairdryer installed at the Etihad Stadium to make sure he always look well groomed before he gives interviews.

Man spends time in jail for crime he didn't commit

October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mexico City, Oct 24 (IANS/EFE) A man has been released from a prison in central Mexico after spending five years behind bars for crimes he never committed.

Factors that may up men's risk of dying from prostate cancer revealed

October 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Washington, October 22 (ANI): High blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and body mass index-characteristics that are often lumped together as the metabolic syndrome-may increase risk of dying from prostate cancer, according a new study.

MP Kanishk Apoorti Adhikari ( Jr. Supply officer) and Inspector Weights and Measurements Result 2012 declared; Check results

October 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM

MP Kanishk Apoorti Adhikari( Jr. Supply officer) and Inspector Weights and Measurements Result 2012 has been declared. Previously, the examination for these posts was held on 7th October 2012 four cities in Madhya Pradesh namely Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur.

Chinese officials fast to promote grain conservation

October 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Beijing, Oct 16 (IANS) Officials working in China's grain administration Tuesday took part in a "24 hours of hunger" campaign to create awareness among people about food security and to curb grain waste.

14 Mexican cops held for attack on US embassy vehicle

October 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM

Mexico City, Oct 15 (IANS/EFE) Two more police officers have been arrested in connection with the attack in August on a US embassy vehicle, bringing to 14 the number of law enforcement agents detained, an official said.

Gaurang invited for Dubai fashion show

October 14, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Designer Gaurang has been invited to present his award winning kanjeevaram kalamkari 'Ardhangini' collection of bridal wear at the Dubai Numaish Fashion Show 2012 on Oct 18-20.

Jan Satyagraha - The journey (With 'New form of Zamindari emerging in India')

October 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

*Ekta Parishad is a non-violent social movement founded by P.V. Rajagopal working on land and forest rights at a national level in India.

Corporates are the new zamindars of India: Land reforms activist

October 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) As India witnessed a "long march" by thousands of tribals, farmers and landless people for land reforms, P.V. Rajagopal, who led the movement, said a new form of zamindari is emerging in India with corporates acquiring huge chunks of land.

Three Indians to study school sports in Britain

October 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) G. Kishore, principal of the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) here, is one of the three Indians who will be attending the Youth Sport Trust (YST) School Conference in Loughborough Oct 14-18.

Mexico to evaluate its non-conventional oil, gas potential

October 12, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Mexico City, Oct 12 (IANS/EFE) Mexico plans to invest 3.13 billion pesos (some $242 million) in a project that will use state-of-the-art technology to assess the nation's prospective non-conventional oil and gas resources, authorities said.

Jairam Ramesh signs pact with Jan Satyagrahis, march to Delhi called off

October 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Agra, Oct 11 (ANI): The stand-off between landless labourers, who have been marching from Gwalior to New Delhi demanding a fair share of land and resources, ended with Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh today signed a 10-point agreement with the formers.

Protest group, government may ink agreement Oct 11

October 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) An agreement is likely to be inked Oct 11 between the government and Ekta Parishad -- a people's group under whose banner 35,000 people, including tribals, farmers and landless, are marching to Delhi from Gwalior demanding land reforms, activists said Wednesday.

Jairam Ramesh to address Jan Satyagrah activists on Thursday

October 10, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is likely to address to Jan Satyagraha (people?s agitation for truth) activists who have a series of demands including land for the shelterless people as a move to approach for an agreement, as government indicated it on Tuesday.............

Ramesh to address Jan Satyagraha activists Oct 11

October 9, 2012 at 11:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Tuesday indicated that the government was heading towards an agreement with Jan Satyagraha (people's agitation for truth) activists who have a series of demands including land for the shelterless.

Landless poor march into Agra, express hope for a resolution with Ramesh

October 9, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Agra, Oct.9 (ANI): Thousands of landless poor have reached Agra, even as Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is continuing his talks with protesters to end the impasse.

Government is committed for conservation of monument: Sheila

October 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Delhi government has gave its nod to a proposal for execution of agreement between INTACH and Department of Archeology for conservation and refurbishment works on monuments

Mila Kunis attends Kabbalah service with beau Ashton Kutcher in NYC

October 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, October 7 (ANI): Mila Kunis, who is said to have gone public about her romance with Ashton Kutcher in recent weeks, accompanied her beau of six months to Rosh Hashanah holiday services at the Kabbalah Center in New York City September 18.

Ronaldinho jeered in Atletico's clash with Flamengo

September 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 27 (IANS) Ronaldinho was the target of constant jeers by fans of his former club Flamengo as the side defeated Atletico Mineiro 2-1 in Brazil's Serie A football championship.

Obama wants to 'work with kids' after his term as President ends

September 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Washington, September 25 (ANI): Barack Obama has revealed that after his presidency is finished, whether it is this year or in 2016, he would like to work with kids in the next phase of his life.

Army chief reviews Cavalry parade

September 23, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Jaipur, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Sunday reviewed a spectacular parade of 61 Cavalry, the only horse-mounted cavalry of the force here, to mark its raising day.

Beyonce could not be better role model for my girls, says Obama

September 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, September 19 (ANI): US President Barack Obama praised Beyonce at a fundraiser hosted by her and Jay-Z in New York City, on Tuesday.

One gets 10 years jail for peddling drugs

September 14, 2012 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs.1 lakh on him for possessing over 162 kg of poppy straw, said a court order made available Friday.

Mexico says it does not expect food crisis

September 14, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Mexico City, Sep 14 (IANS/EFE) Mexico will not face a food crisis in the short term, but there are risks in the world environment of price rises, droughts and economic weakness that could affect nations with fewer resources, said an official.

60 mn below poverty line in Mexico by yearend

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Mexico City, Sep 6 (IANS/EFE) Underemployment, inflation and other factors have eroded the income level of some 31 million Mexicans, and by the end of this year there will be more than 60 million people living below the poverty line, saideconomist Jose Luis de la Cruz.

NYPD report finds 96% of shooting victims in NY are blacks or Hispanics

September 6, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Washington, Sep 6 (ANI): A new report by the New York Police Department (NYPD) shows that 96 percent of shooting victims in the United States are either blacks or Hispanics while crime primarily is centered in minority-group neighborhoods.

New Delhi at World's 8th most hated cities: Survey

September 4, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Bad News for Delhiites and those who are willing to visit the national capital of India, as according to a latest survey, New Delhi has been ranked amongst the most hated cities for tourists owing to having a high number of cons and endless incidents of travelers and locals at everywhere.......

'Motor City' not moving ahead

September 3, 2012 at 4:25 PM

London, Sep 3 (IANS) The "Motor City" film project, with Gerard Butler, Adrien Brody and Mickey Rourke starring, has been shelved by the producers.