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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.

Three militants surrender in Tripura

May 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Agartala, May 21 (IANS) Three militants who had fled from their hideout in Bangladesh along with two CPI-M leaders, who were kidnapped April 1 from Tripura, have surrendered to the security forces, officials said Tuesday.

Jessica Ennis ties the knot with fiance

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): London Olympics champ Jessica Ennis swapped her tracksuit for a wedding dress as she walked down the aisle in St Michael and All Angels Church on Saturday in Hathersage, Derbyshire.

English officials to 'purely' oversee 'anticipated' India-Pak fixture at Champions Trophy

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, to take place at Edgbaston on June 15, is set to be purely overseen by English match officials, according to the International Cricketing Council (ICC).

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.

ICC announces umpires list for Champions Trophy

May 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Dubai, May 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday announced the names of the umpires and match referees for the June 6-23 Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

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.

Khloe Kardashian gets braces at 28

May 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has got braces in a quest for perfect teeth.

TV legend Barbara Walters to retire from 'The View' next year

May 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Legendary journalist Barbara Walters has confirmed late Sunday night that she will step down from the chat show 'The View' in 2014.

Winning Miss America hurt my brand, says Vanessa Williams

May 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Vanessa Williams has said that winning Miss America Pageant hurt her brand, as a lot of people assume that if a person has a Miss anything in front of their name, it negates any sort of talent or intellect that they possessed.

Lauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in jail for tax evasion

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, May 07(ANI): Singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced in the US state of New Jersey for three months in jail for failing to pay taxes.

'Horns' will capture people's imaginations: Radcliffe

May 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says his forthcoming film "Horns" has the potential to capture people's imaginations.

Scientists develop nanoparticles for diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Boston, May 4 (IANS) US researchers have engineered nanoparticles for diabetics capable of releasing insulin in the blood thereby to help maintain normal blood sugar levels, says a study.

Soon, injectable nano particles to control blood sugar in diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a network of nano particles, which can be injected into the body, and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal levels for more than a week.

Obama has 'the juice' for second term agenda

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) Echoing Mark Twain, President Barack Obama has confidently asserted that he has enough "juice" in him to get things done in Washington despite a divided and politically dysfunctional amosphere.

Vasco midfielder Bernardo tortured in Rio slum

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Police here are investigating the kidnapping and torture of Vasco da Gama midfielder Bernardo.

'US country singer' George Jones dies at 81

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): American country singer George Jones, who had a string of number one songs between the 1950s and 1990s, died on Friday. He was 81.

Adele keeps to much secrecy about her

April 26, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Singer Adele reportedly keeps her identity under wraps even while ordering takeaway food.

Dominic Cooper misses sharing home with James Corden

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 AM

London, April 26 (IANS) Actor Dominic Cooper said he loved being woken up by actor-comedian James Corden every morning when they shared a flat together as struggling actors.

Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev vowed to die for Islam

April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev sent text messages to his mother in 2011 suggesting he was willing to die for Islam.

'Boston Marathon bombs remote-controlled'

April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The two alleged Boston bomber brothers, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, used a remote-control device from a toy car to set off the pressure-cooker bombs filled with nails and ball bearings, according to a key lawmaker

Now, big time doping hits horse racing

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Horse racing was also not spared from the scandal of doping which has engulfed other major sports, after a top horse trainer had admitted that he had given banned steroids to 11 thoroughbreds.

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.

'Broken' immigration system should be fixed after Boston bombings, say US senators

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The Boston bombings expose gaps in the United

Boston bombers' parents say their sons framed

April 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) The parents of the two Boston bombing suspects have flatly denied that their sons, Dzhokar Tsarnaev, 19, and his older brother Tamerlan, 26, could be involved in Monday's terror attack.

Lauryn Hill to be ousted from home?

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

New York, April 20 (IANS) Singer Lauryn Hill will soon face eviction from her New Jersey home after allegedly falling behind with her rent.

100-year-old tortoise who defied Hitler comes back from dead

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A tortoise, who has been named after Adolf Hitler in honour of surviving the Blitz, is back from the dead -71 years after he survived a Nazi bomb attack in the Second World War.

Suspicious substance in letter for Obama: Secret Service

April 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) A US Secret Service spokesman Wednesday said a letter addressed to President Barack Obama contained "suspicious substance", reported Xinhua.

'Poisonous' ricin-filled letter sent to US Senator

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, Apr. 17 (ANI): An envelope containing ricin, a form of poison, was sent to the Capitol Hill office of Senator Roger Wicker, lawmakers have said.

Rick Santorum hospitalized with gastrointestinal illness

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has cancelled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized over the weekend for dehydration and gastrointestinal illness, The Hill has reported.

Becks' hoax 'paedophile' pal jailed for six years

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 15 (ANI): A paedophile, who pretended he was best friends with David Beckham in order to get close to children, has been caged for six years.

Three 'triggers' for US immigration reforms

April 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) A key architect of a bipartisan proposal for US immigration reforms has outlined three policy steps that would have to be taken before America's 11 million undocumented workers can apply for legal status.

Indian-American doctors seek end to physician shortage

April 12, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) An influential group of Indian-American doctors has proposed a comprehensive legislative agenda to end the shortage of physicians in the US, which would need a staggering 130,000 doctors by 2025.

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.

Mamata Banerjee admitted to Belle View Clinic in Kolkata

April 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Kolkata, Apr. 10 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been admitted to the Belle View Clinic here after landing from Delhi this evening.

Indian Jane Austen's death ends rich era of crossover literature (With Image)

April 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Described by English writer-editor Ian Jack as the Jane Austen of India, award-winning novelist and screenplay writer Ruth Prawar Jhabvala was renowned for her evocative novels of the rainbow societies of 19-20th century India - two of which became successful films.

Writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies at 85

April 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): American author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, whose scripts for 'Howards End' and 'A Room With A View' earned her two Academy Awards, has died in New York. She was 85.

Author Ruth Prawar Jhabvala dies in New York

April 3, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New York, April 3 (IANS) Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, the German-born novelist and award winning screen writer for Merchant-Ivory Productions, died Wednesday at her home in New York. She is survived by three daughters.

US couple running dating website for cheaters call it 'public service to mend marriages'

April 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New York, Apr 3 (ANI): A married couple behind a dating website for cheaters, have defended their site as a public service, insisting that it can help save marriages.

Hunt for treasure with Google's new April Fools' prank

April 1, 2013 at 10:18 AM

London, Apr 1 (ANI): In an elaborate April Fool's prank, Internet search giant Google has asked users to hunt for buried treasure using a new pirate-style "treasure mode" on its maps.

Google Street View reveals images of Fukushima town two years after nuke meltdown, tsunami

March 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Google's Street View has published striking images of Fukushima town after the triple nuclear meltdown two years after the incident, which forced tens of thousands of residents to flee.

Prince Harry to have special 'babe' security team during US visit

March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Prince Harry will be having a special security team to keep fame-hungry girls away from him, during his US tour from May 9-15.

Woods wins Palmer event to reclaim No. 1 spot

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) Star golfer Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational and reclaimed the World No.1 ranking for the first time since October 2010.

Tiger Woods storms back as World No.1 after Arnold Palmer win

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Controversial golf star Tiger Woods has regained the No.1 position in the world after his two-shot win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament IN Bay Hill, Florida, for the 11th time during his eventful career and the first time since October 2010.

McIlroy's battle with Woods for top dog status would be 'electrifying' for game

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): Golfer Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's battle with legendary Tiger Woods to be world's number one player would be an electrifying phenomenon for the game.

Now hike Mt. Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro sitting at home with Google Maps

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Now people can easily climb the world's most famous mountains, like Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Everest and Aconcagua in South America with the help of Google Maps.

Afghan opposition leaders urge US to be 'little bit patient' with Karzai

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Afghan opposition leaders have asked Washington not to overreact to President Hamid Karzai's anti-America remarks, saying there is broad support for a continued U.S. role in Afghanistan.

UK town council to ban apostrophes from new street names

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): The Mid Devon District Council has outraged guardians of the English language by proposing to ban apostrophes from new street names - as one of a number of measures aimed at "reducing potential confusion."

Prostitute at work snapped by Google Maps Street View

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Wellington, Mar. 15 (ANI): A man was captured receiving a hand job by a prostitute on Google Maps Street View in England.

NYC women queuing up for surgery to get nose like Duchess Kate

March 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): New York women are flocking to their local plastic surgeons in search of spring's hottest accessory - Kate Middleton's royal nose.

Finding perfect job as easy as taking test

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Melbourne, March 14 (ANI): Personality tests can help people choose a career, as well as specific jobs, an expert has said.

Warjri is Meghalaya's first woman home minister

March 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Shillong, March 13 (IANS) Congress legislator Roshan Warjri scripted history by becoming the first woman to hold the crucial home portfolio in the matrilineal state of Meghalaya -- she is also the second woman in the country to hold this portfolio in a state.

Google to $7 mln for 'Street View snooping' in US

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Google has agreed to pay a group of states seven million dollars to settle complaints that it violated people's privacy while using its Street View technology.

Bookmakers offer varied odds on next pope

March 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

London, March 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As cardinals gathered in the Vatican Tuesday to elect a new pope, bookmakers appeared as uncertain as everyone else as to who would emerge as leader of the world's 1.2 billion baptized Catholics.

Fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay in adults

March 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): A new Australian study has confirmed that fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay for adults of all ages, even those who did not drink fluoride in water as children.

Mondal elected speaker of Meghalaya assembly

March 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Shillong, March 11 (IANS) Abu Taher Mondal of Congress Monday scripted history by becoming the first non-indigenous legislator to be elected the assembly speaker in the tribal state of Meghalaya.

Adele bonding with Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Oscar-winning singer Adele is reportedly bonding a lot with actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Adele 'bonding with' Jennifer Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Adele been reportedly been hanging around with Jennifer Lawrence since the Oscars.

Brooke Shields in talks to join 'The View'

March 10, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Washington, March 10 (ANI): Brooke Shields has reportedly been approached by ABC to join US morning chat show 'The View' after current host Joy Behar recently announced she is leaving the popular series after 16 seasons and amid rumours Elizabeth Hasselbeck's contract has not been renewed.

Guy Ritchie named as bookies' favourite to direct next Bond film

March 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, March 9 (ANI): Director Guy Ritchie has emerged as British bookmakers' favourite to take charge of the next James Bond, following news that Sam Mendes ruled himself out for the follow-up to Skyfall, the most successful 007 film in history.

Google to pay $7m to 30 US states over Street View 'personal data collection' issue

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): Google is set to pay a settlement of about seven million dollars to 30 US states, which had accused the search giant of using its Street View technology to collect personal information from unsecured Wi-Fi networks

I may have my eggs frozen to have another baby, says Anna Friel

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, March 8 (ANI): Anna Friel has revealed that she is thinking of having her eggs frozen - for when beau Rhys Ifans feels ready to face fatherhood.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's parents facing financial problems following daughter's death

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New York, Feb 28 (ANI): The parents of Reeva Steenkamp, who was gunned down by her Paralympian boyfriend Oscar Pistorius, are facing financial troubles following their daughter's death, according to their lawyer.

Bride-to-be catches fiance cheating on her using Russia's 'Google Street View'

February 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): A bride-to-be has caught her fiance cheating on her with his lover with the help of Russia's equivalent of Google Street View, Yandex Maps.

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.

David Cameron drinks 'brain boost' smoothie

February 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): Prime Minister has taken to drinking a fruit smoothie called a Brain Boost to help him keep concentration and focus after a busy week of meetings, it has been revealed.

New TV show to put First Ladies in spotlight

February 16, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Washington, Feb. 16 (ANI): C-SPAN is set to unveil a new series, 'First Ladies: Influence and Image, looking at the US Presidents' wives over one year.

'Love Actually' crowned most romantic film ever

February 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Feb. 14 (ANI): 'Love Actually' has beaten off competition from 'The Notebook' and 'Wall-E,' to be named as the most romantic film ever.

A solar sponge to soak up industrial carbon

February 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Sydney, Feb 13 (IANS) A 'solar sponge' could be a feasible way of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal fired power stations and then releasing the gas after exposure to sunlight, shows a research.

Nigerian, Ghanaian, Canadian cardinals favourites to become Benedict XVI's successors

February 12, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Feb. 12 (ANI): British and Irish bookmakers have ranked Nigeria's Cardinal Francis Arinze, Peter Turkson of Ghana and Canada's Marc Ouellet as favorites to lead the Roman Catholic Church, after Pope Benedict XVI's shocking resignation.

Americans say Obama worse or no better than Bush at protecting civil liberties, finds poll

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Feb. 12 (ANI): A majority of Americans believe that President Barack Obama is either worse or no better at protecting civil liberties than former President George W. Bush, a new poll has found.

Daly pips King to win MRF Challenge

February 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) First corner incidents in the final two races of the MRF Challenge Formula 2000 here Sunday brought contrasting results for Jordan King, resulting in his loss to eventual champion Conor Daly.

Soon, drugs that could treat incontinence and overactive bladder

February 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): If you have an overactive bladder or incontinence, help could be on the way.

Kim and Kanye spends romantic vacation in Rio de Janeiro

February 10, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who ditched the wintry cold of New York City for warmer climes on a recent romantic getaway to Brazil, are reportedly having a nice time in Rio de Janeiro.

Adele rakes in 41k pounds every day from album sales

February 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): Adele seems to be rolling in cash as the singer makes 41,000 pounds a day, according to reports.

Google store view snaps couple pretending to have sex

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb 9 (ANI): A cheeky couple posed with their underwear around their ankles in a French changing room as Google photographers visited the store.

DiCaprio bumps into topless lady in sea

February 9, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 9 (IANS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his friend Jonah Hill were fooling around in Miami, when they bumped into a topless woman in the sea.

MRF Challenge: Jon Lancaster beats close field to take pole

February 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Jon Lancaster of England claimed pole position ahead of championship leader Jordan King in the MRF Challenge F2000 qualifying at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) track here Friday. India's Parthiva Sureshwaren was ninth fastest.

Josh Hill hopes to keep F1 legacy alive (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Josh Hill has big shoes to fill. After all, he is born into one of Formula 1's most celebrated families.

King and Daly set to renew rivalry in MRF Challenge

February 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) This weekend will witness the start of a fresh National racing season while bringing the curtains down on the highly competitive inaugural MRF Challenge Formula 2000 championship at the MMRT track here.

Chris Rock calls Obama, Michael 'dad and mom' of America

February 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb. 7 (ANI): Comedian Chris Rock has called President Barack Obama and First Lady 'mom and dad of the country', as he pressed for the Democrat's proposed gun control reforms at an event on Capitol Hill.

Obama approves providing legal advice on use of drones to Congress

February 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has reversed course and agreed to provide congressional intelligence committees access to classified information providing the legal rationale for drone strikes against American citizens linked with terrorist groups abroad, two officials familiar with the matter have said.

Both heavy and incompatible drinking can up chances of divorce

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): A study of the effects of drinking among husbands versus wives, and of similar versus dissimilar drinking in couples, has found that both level of drinking and compatibility in drinking can have an influence on divorce.

India welcomes US 'Asia pivot'

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) India welcomes the US engagement in Asia Pacific as New Delhi's vision is to create a web of inter-linkages for shared prosperity and security, according to Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao.

Alcohol + diet drinks elevate intoxication more than alcohol + regular drinks

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Mixing alcohol with a diet soft drink can result in a higher breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) than mixing alcohol with a regular or sugar-sweetened drink, according to a new study.

Vanessa Bryant sells California house for $3.22m

February 4, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, Feb 4 (ANI): Vanessa Bryant has sold the California home that was part of her divorce settlement from her basketball star hubby Kobe for 3.22 million dollars.

Adele gifts expensive flat to mom!

February 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) Singer Adele has reportedly gifted a 600,000-pound luxury flat to her mother Penny for helping her become a successful singer.

Adele buys 600,000 pounds apartment for mum to say 'thanks'

February 3, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Adele has thanked her mum Penny for helping her pursue her singing dream with the gift of a luxury apartment worth 600,000 pounds.

Rajasthan RPSC APP Gr II results and merit list announced: View Merit list

February 2, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Rajasthan RPSC APP Gr II results and merit list has been announced. Previously RPSC had advertised the post of 159 Asst. Public Prosecutor though its advertisement No. 6/2011-12.

Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen among celebs to present Grammys

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen have been announced as the latest presenters for this year's Grammy Awards.

Highest skyscraper in Western Europe 'The Shard' opens for public viewing

February 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): As the tallest skyscraper in Western Europe, the Shard offers breath-taking views of London, but some of our pockets might hurt while taking a view of the city with the costly entry fee.

Now, virtually hike Grand Canyon through Google Street View

February 1, 2013 at 4:06 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Google has now made it possible for you to take a virtual tour of the Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona.

Chennai to host last round of MRF Challenge

January 31, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) The Madras Motor Racing Track at Sriperumbudur will host the finale of the MRF Challenge Feb 8-10, making its first ever visit to India's longest serving purpose-built motorsport venue.

Mystery of disappearing homing pigeons finally solved

January 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, January 31 (ANI): Homing pigeons are usually remarkably efficient navigators, however, on rare occasions, things go drastically wrong and they get lost.

Naked man beheads mother thinking she is a witch

January 30, 2013 at 8:14 PM

London, Jan 30 (IANS) A 44-year-old Briton beheaded his elderly mother because he believed she was a witch, and then wandered on the streets of London naked like a "zombie", a court has heard.

Posh treats son Cruz to deep fried feast

January 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Victoria Beckham, who is following her alkaline diet, treated her youngest son Cruz to a fish and chip supper following his day at school.

'China's authoritarian system is doomed', says blind dissident Chen Guangcheng

January 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Sydney, Jan. 29 (ANI): Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng said that after pondering over the future of the authoritarian system he escaped in China he came to a defiant conclusion that 'it's doomed'.

Kate Moss addicted to hummus

January 29, 2013 at 12:22 AM

London, Jan 29 (IANS) Supermodel Kate Moss has developed an addiction to Arabic food dip called hummus.