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BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi says N.Srinivasan should resign

May 25, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday lashed out at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President N.Srinivasan saying he should resign.

Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View

May 24, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Google has gathered images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for use on its Street View.

TV characters slammed for on-screen unhealthy lifestyles

May 24, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Television's top shows have come under fire by health experts for the unhealthy lifestyles of their best loved characters.

Nick Carter writing autobiography

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Nick Carter has signed a deal for writing his autobiography with 'Bird Street Books' publication.

Google wants 'rational tax system' following criticism over firm's lesser tax transparency

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Google chairman Eric Schmidt has called for a more rational and predictable international tax system following widespread criticism over the company's failure to have a more transparent tax payment system.

Soha shoots at ancestral home for 'War Chod Na Yaar'

May 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who will be seen in the role of a journalist in upcoming film "War Chod Naa Yaar", shot a scene at her ancestral home in Pataudi.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr in $1.1 bn deal?

May 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) The board of web pioneer Yahoo has reportedly approved a deal to buy popular blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, according to various media reports.

RiRi suing UK retail giant for $5m over image used without consent

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Rihanna is set to file a 5-million-dollar lawsuit against UK retail giant Topshop over alleged unauthorised use of her picture on their products.

Russia defends arms sales to Syria

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Russia has defended its arms sales to Syria, saying it is for purely defensive purposes.

Dow, S and P set record highs, log 4-week winning streak

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks bounced back on Friday to end the week for a fourth straight gain, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S and P 500 closing at all-time highs.

Google becomes sophisticated 'virtual world of the real' with Global Truth

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Google through a new project called Ground Truth is becoming an ever more sophisticated virtual mirror of the real world.

Paintings return to England for first time in 230 years

May 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) A world-class collection of oil paintings returning from Russia to England is like the treasures of the Forbidden City returning to Beijing, the exhibition curator said.

Fishermen should be part of coastal security: Antony

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday called upon various agencies to work together to ensure a seamless and robust coastal security architecture and said that fishermen should be made an integral part of the planning process.

Trinamool MP sorry for her comments on Park Street rape

May 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Wednesday said she was wrong in terming the Park Street rape case as a "sex deal gone wrong" and apologised to the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, which had summoned her.

Governor seeks action against UP minister

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi has directed the chief minister's office to take "appropriate action" against cabinet

Putin, Netanyahu to discuss Syria situation

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin will Tuesday hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the crisis in Syria, the Kremlin press service said.

New Orleans Mother's Day shooting injures 19

May 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) In another mass shooting incident in the US, gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, injuring 19 people.

Javed Akhtar looking forward to 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is really looking forward to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" that features his son, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar in the lead role.

C.P Joshi takes additional charge of Railway Ministry

May 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways C.P Joshi on Monday took additional charge of the railway ministry.

19 injured in New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting

May 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) Gunmen fired shots during an informal Mother's Day afternoon parade in New Orleans in Louisiana state injuring 19 people, two of them children, according to police.

JPMorgan accuses Bloomberg reporters of spying on 'confidential client data'

May 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): America's biggest bank, the JPMorgan Chase has accused reporters from media giant Bloomberg LP of using confidential client data to keep tabs on the bank's employees and get the inside track on stories.

C.P. Joshi, Kapil Sibal replace ministers who quit

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) C.P. Joshi has been given additional charge of the railway ministry, while Kapil Sibal has got the additional charge of the law and justice ministry, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Saturday.

Soha, Sharman end shooting in Bikaner

May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was filming the climax scene of her film "War Chod Na Yaar" near Bikaner with actor Sharman Joshi, says it wasn't easy to film in such a hot place.

Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for cheap liqour.

We are like friends: Sharman Joshi on father-in-law

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, son-in-law of veteran actor Prem Chopra, says they bond really well.

Russia has no plans for new arms sales to Syria: Lavrov

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Warsaw, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has no plans to supply Syria with weapons beyond the current contracts that Moscow is honouring, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.

Bhaskar, Kothari confirm India berths in Asian billiards

May 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Balachandra Bhaskar and Sourav Kothari qualified to represent India in the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition after the duo finished in that order in the selection trials here Friday.

Indian-origin man jailed in Singapore in road rage case

May 10, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Singapore, May 10 (IANS) A court in Singapore Friday sentenced a 38-year-old Indian-origin businessman to one month in jail for punching a man in a road rage case.

Bumpy road for Congress, uphill task for BJP (News Analysis)

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Set to form a government on its own in Karnataka after nine years, the Congress faces a bumpy road. In contrast, the BJP, which lost power, has an uphill task of rebuilding the shattered morale of the organization.

Rekha is an ageless beauty: Sharman Joshi

May 8, 2013 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi describes his "Super Naani" co-star Rekha as an "ageless beauty" and "genius" and says they will even groove together in a song in the film.

Alok, Bhaskar win twice at trials

May 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) National champion Alok Kumar and local hope Balachandra Bhaskar recorded two wins apiece here Wednesday, the opening day of the selection trials for the Asian Indoor Games billiards competition.

No item number in Faraz Haider's next

May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Mumbai May 8 (IANS) Debutant director Faraz Haider, who has just wrapped up shooting for his film, a satire on war, in Bikaner, says it won't have any item song.

Hat-trick of fractured mandates or clear verdict in Karnataka?

May 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) India will know Wednesday if Karnataka scores a hat-trick of fractured mandates or gets a clear verdict as votes polled Sunday in perhaps the most keenly watched assembly elections in the state are counted.

I would shout at drummers again, says Helen Mirren

May 7, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren, who recently shouted at drummers after they disrupted her theatre performance, has said that she would do it all over again.

Saif's daughter Sara is super smart: Soha

May 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Bikaner, May 6 (IANS) There were reports that Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara will soon enter filmdom and her aunt Soha admits that her niece has the potential, but right now they want her to complete her studies.

'Queen' Helen Mirren swears at 'noisy' street drummers during theatre performance

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): Helen Mirren, who was playing Queen in the hit play 'The Audience,' swore at noisy street drummers after they disrupted her performance.

Sixty percent voter turnout till 5 pm in Karnataka

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Karnataka, May 5 (ANI): In Karnataka, the legislative assembly, which concluded at 6 pm with 60 percent voter turnout till 5 pm.

President honors India's cinematic best at 60th National Film Awards

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee felicitated the country's cinematic best across various categories at the 60th National Film Awards in New Delhi.

Times Square Cookie Monster denies 'no-jail deal' for allegedly shoving two-year-old

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Osvaldo Quiroz-Lopez, an alleged costumed cad accused of violently shoving a toddler as his Indian-origin mother did not give him a tip, is continuing to fight his misdemeanor reckless endangerment case rather than take a no-jail plea.

Helen Flanagan voted sexiest British woman

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May. 2 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has been named the UK's Sexiest Woman by FHM Magazine.

UAE president, British PM discuss investment, economy

May 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

London, May 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in different fields, especially in politics, economy and investment sectors.

Two killed, 28 injured in Syria blasts

May 1, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Damascus, May 1 (IANS) Two people were killed and 28 others wounded Wednesday in twin blasts in the Syrian capital, a local media report said.

Will move street vendors' bill: Ajay Maken

May 1, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Wednesday hailed the government for assurance that it will during the current budget session move the bill to protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Rahul Gandhi mocks BJP campaign against corruption

May 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 1 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday mocked the BJP's attack on the central government over corruption, saying that the party does not talk about its former chief minister going to jail for graft in Karnataka.

Five composers for Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Prakash Jha will team up with five music composers for his political drama "Satyagraha", a first for the filmmaker.

325 highly accident prone spots in India

April 29, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Thirteen states in India have 325 most accident prone spots, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

'Pass street vendors bill in budget session'

April 29, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Monday urged the lawmakers to pass a bill in the ongoing budget session that will protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Meet UK brothers who led similar lives despite being separated for 80 yrs

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Despite being separated for 80 years, the lives of brothers Ron and Fred Boyes have been eerily similar.

Duchess Kate's Topshop dress sells out within an hour

April 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, April 28(ANI): The Kate effect has struck again as the Topshop polka dot dress the Duchess wore on a day trip sold out within an hour of her wearing it.

Amy Winehouse to have road named after her

April 27, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): Amy Winehouse, who died less then two years ago, has a string of tributes planned for her.

Road to be named after Winehouse

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Her father Mitch has also been working on a statue to be put up in Camden, and her family has also confirmed there will be a docu-film about her short life. Now, the late singer could also be immortalised with a road named after her, reports thesun.co.uk.

New York Times earnings down 93 percent in first-quarter

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 26 (ANI): The New York Times has reported a sharp decline in its first-quarter earnings, mainly because businesses it sold last year were not included in the latest results.

Blue diamond goes for record $9.4 mn in London

April 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A rare blue diamond weighing 5.3 carats sold for 6.2 million pounds ($9.4 million) at an auction in London, auction house Bonhams said.

Hidayat proves a point defeating Kashyap (Interview)

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Athens Olympic badminton gold medallist Taufik Hidayat Wednesday justified his blunt remark that most Indians are just average international players by outlasting World No.7 Parupalli Kashyap at the Indian Open Super Series here.

Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair 'split up for good'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has confided in her close friends that she has finally split up with millionaire soccer star Scott Sinclair.

Pakistan court lists out journalists paid secretly

April 23, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan's apex court has released a list of journalists who were allegedly paid by the information ministry through a secret fund, a media report said.

Surviving Boston bomber came 5 minutes before second blast

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, April 23 (IANS) The surviving Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, arrived on Boylston Street near the finish line about five minutes before the deadly April 15 explosion that killed three people and injured over 180, according to the US case against him.

Google fined 145,000 euros for 'Street View snooping' in Germany

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Google has been asked to pay 145,000 euros in fine by a German data protection agency for illegally recording information from unsecured wireless networks.

Child rape: Street protests continue in Delhi

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Street protests in the national capital continued for the second day as hundreds of people came out to demonstrate Sunday against the barbaric rape of a five-year-old undergoing treatment here.

Three killed in Moscow building gas blast

April 20, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three people were killed and four others injured in a gas explosion and fire in a high-rise building in Moscow, the emergencies services said Saturday.

Karnataka poll: BJP promises rice at Re. one a kg for poor

April 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP, going to the May 5 assembly poll battling corruption scandals, Friday promised 25kg rice at one rupee a kg to the poor and free lap-tops to class 12 and college students if voted to power again.

Palekar revisits loveable comedies with his Marathi film

April 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar, who is identified with simple and loveable comedies, says his Marathi directorial venture "We Are On - Houn Jau Dya" belongs to the same family of movies.

Mayawati meets UP governor, seeks President's rule

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Friday took her battle of words with arch rival Samajwadi Party (SP) to Raj Bhavan, meeting Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi to demand imposition of President's rule in the state.

Twitter can easily teach people about social movements: Study

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Micro blogging site Twitter can easily teach people about social movements such as Occupy Wall Street and even entice them to participate, a new study has revealed.

Oz man claims he saw UFO twice

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): A man from Caboolture has reported multiple sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects just 2km out from the main town centre.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blasts

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings. But they suffered hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Windows 'coming to dead end', says tech analyst

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): A top tech website has claimed the PC era is over, and Microsoft Windows is coming to a dead end.

Indian American marathoner escapes unhurt in Boston blast

April 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-American marathoner and his family escaped unhurt from Monday's deadly Boston Marathon bombings, but only after hours of anxiety as they searched for each other after the twin blasts.

Terror in US: three killed in Boston bombings (Afternoon Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Boston/Washington, April 16 (IANS) Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed and 144 injured as terror returned to the US with two powerful explosions striking the world's oldest annual marathon in the city of Boston. President Barack Obama vowed that those responsible would feel the "full weight of justice".

Sports administrator shot in Guyana

April 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Georgetown (Guyana), April 16 (IANS/CMC) Guyana police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of leading sports administrator, Orin Joseph, who was shot outside his home here.

US remains vulnerable, says media

April 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) The American media reacted with horror to the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon that once again brought the nation face to face with the threat of terrorism and showed "how vulnerable the US homeland still is".

Scenes of horror in downtown Boston

April 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Boston, April 16 (IANS) When the smoke cleared after the twin blasts at the Boston Marathon finish line, dozens of victims lay in the street, some unconscious, some grievously injured, according to various eyewitness reports. Blood and broken glass covered sidewalks in the area after the bombings at about 2:50 p.m. local time Monday afternoon in downtown Boston.

Three killed, 141 injured in Boston marathon terror strike (Third Lead)

April 16, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Washington/Boston, April 16 (IANS) At least three people were killed and at least 141 others were injured as two powerful explosions rocked the Boston Marathon finish line in a potential terrorist attack Monday afternoon.

Top Karnataka leaders file nominations for assembly polls

April 15, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Bangalore, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka's leading politicians, including former chief ministers B.S. Yeddyurappa and H.D. Kumaraswamy, state Congress chief G. Parameshwara and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah, Monday filed their nominations for the May 5 assembly polls.

Microsoft joins Apple, Samsung in 'smart watch' race: Report

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): Now, software giant Microsoft has also joined rival tech firms Apple, Samsung and LG in the race to develop a smart watch, a report has said.

Seeing the art in what goes into your mouth (Trend Feature)(With Image)

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Food has been an art ever since gastronomes learnt to use spices to cook their meat and vegetables. Over the centuries, art has become integral to food production.

At Paatra, feast while you fast (With Image) (Food Review)

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) From mouth-watering Tapioca pudding (Sabudaane ki kheer) and hot and peppery cottage cheese prepared with varied spices to fried buckwheat dumplings -- one can choose from all these delectable delicacies at Paatra restaurant.

'Sexy' shoeshine babes a hit with Wall Street executives

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr. 13 (ANI): Executives of Wall Street are paying extra money to get their shoes polished at a Financial District shop, which is staffed by female workers clad in skimpy shorts and tank tops.

Most US women believe they are paid less than men

April 13, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 13 (IANS/EFE) Eighty-four percent of women in the US believe they are paid less than men for doing the same job, and 35 percent say they suffer discrimination in the workplace, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.

Joshi rolls out Electronic Toll Collection on Vadodara -Mumbai Section of NH-8

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Thane, Apr. 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Dr. C P Joshi dedicated to the nation today the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based electronic tolling system at Charoti Toll Plaza, Dahanu in Maharashtra's Thane District.

Electronic toll collection launched in Maharashtra

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Dahanu (Maharashtra), April 12 (IANS) India's first inter-operable, electronic toll collection system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was launched here Friday.

64 pct Americans support pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants: Poll

April 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr.12 (ANI): Around two-thirds of the population in America favours a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, a recent poll has revealed.

Microsoft working on 'smaller' 7-inch Surface tablet

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is planning to launch a 7-inch tablet to take on rivals such as Apple, a report has said.

Most Americans back citizenship for illegal immigrants: Poll

April 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) Most Americans support creating a pathway to citizenship for America's over 11 million immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians, with a shorter timeline than that contemplated by Congress, according to a new poll.

Over 2,000 to get invite for Thatcher funeral

April 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

London, April 12 (IANS) More than 2,000 people are being invited to attend the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Baroness Thatcher next Wednesday, an initial list released by Downing Street said Thursday.

Google Street View captures couple having sex on roadside

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Melbourne, April 11(ANI): A South Australian couple has been busted having sex on the side of the road by a Google Street View car.

Fan tries to meet One Direction, gets injured

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

London, April 9 (IANS) A fan of British band One Direction got hit by a lorry in a bid to meet the members.

Fashion now comes to footie city Manchester

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Manchester could become the next fashion capital, as the city has just been announced as the location for Vogue's Fashion Night Out 2013.

New Internet meme based on video game 'Street Fighter' goes viral

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Japanese photo craze hadouken, where people imitate midair fight from video game 'Street Fighter,' is the latest meme to hit the Internet since the 'Harlem Shake.'

Corpse goes unnoticed for weeks in Moscow street

April 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Moscow, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spelling an unpleasant end to the winter, a woman was found stabbed to death in Moscow, with the corpse apparently having spent weeks in the street, covered by snow.

'The Call' - engages, keeps you hooked (IANS Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Film: "The Call"; Cast: Halle Berry, Morris Chestnut, Michael Elkund, David Otunga, Abigail Breslin and Evie Thompson; Director: Brad Anderson; Rating: ***

Karnataka poll: BJP, Congress, JD-S release first list of candidates

April 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and main opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Friday released first lists of their candidates for the May 5 state assembly poll.

Indian Navy chief decorates officers, sailors with gallantry awards

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral D.K. Joshi gave away gallantry awards to officers and sailors at the annual investiture ceremony here Friday.

Becks' sexy undie ads inspiring men to undergo penis enlargements

April 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Size does matter to some men, as hundreds of British fellas every year are having surgery to give them an extra inch or two downstairs.

Secrets of tax havens exposed in global media probe

April 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India, have been exposed by a group of international journalists sifting through a trove of 2.5 million secret files,

Prince Harry's new girlfriend to get bodyguard

April 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM

London, April 4 (ANI): Prince Harry's new lover Cressida Bonas is all set to get royal protection as the couple's romance heats up.

Global media probe exposes secrets of tax havens

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Drawing from a trove of 2.5 million secret files, a group of international journalists has exposed hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India.

Apple's new iPhone might be launched this summer

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Apple's new iPhone, which is similar in size and shape to its current one, could be launched this summer.

'Muppets' co-creator Jane Henson dies at 78

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Jane Henson, co-creator of 'Muppets' died at her Connecticut home following a battle with cancer on Tuesday. She was 78.

Parties from south employ social networking sites to woo voters ahead of Polls

April 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Bangalore, Apr 1 (ANI): Political parties in Karnataka have geared up and employed the use of social networking and other modern techniques to woo over voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections.