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Everything you need to know about Hubli Traffic Island: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Liberace role meant so much after cancer battle, says Michael Douglas

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Washington May 23 (ANI): Michael Douglas has revealed that the role of the late 'Liberace' in the upcoming movie 'Behind the Candelabra' was a beautiful gift because he got it just after his struggle with stage-four throat cancer.

GM recalls nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs

May 23, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) General Motors Corporation said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts, according to a Detroit News report.

Home sales fall in Spain

May 23, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Madrid, May 23 (IANS/EFE) The 54,512 home sales recorded in Spain in this year's first quarter represent a decline of 21.5 percent from the same period in 2012, the development ministry said.

Michael Douglas fights back tears at Cannes

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Cannes (France), May 22 (IANS/EFE) Michael Douglas wept here Tuesday as he recounted how director Steven Soderbergh waited for the Oscar-winning actor to recover from throat cancer so he could star as flamboyant pianist Liberace in "Behind the Candelabra".

Delhi cop run over by truck

May 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi Traffic Police constable was killed by a speeding truck here Tuesday morning, police said. The errant truck driver was arrested.

Traffic restrictions for Li's visit hits commuters

May 20, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Commuters here faced difficulties Monday morning as traffic restrictions were placed in and around central Delhi and in parts of south Delhi due to the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

Taylor Swift's fan arrested for trespassing

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A 22-year-old fan of Taylor Swift was arrested while he was attempting to trespass at the country singer's Rhode Island home.

Cars' Internet connectivity poses cyber attack threat

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Wellington, May 16 (ANI): With the cars becoming more powered and connected to the Internet and operated by computers, the risk of cyber attacks have arisen.

Antony reviews coastal security measures

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony today reviewed the progress on various steps and actions taken to enhance coastal security.

Rihanna dedicates summer collection to crew, loyal fans

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna says her second collection for designer store River Island is dedicated to her crew and loyal followers.

More than 50 pc Americans firmly support same-sex marriage, finds poll

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): More than 50 percent of Americans have said they support same-sex marriage for the third time in the past year, a new poll has found.

Monchengladbach extends Herrmann's contract to 2016

May 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Berlin, May 12 (IANS) Borussia Monchengladbach extended the contract with Patrick Herrmann for another year, the club said on its official homepage.

50 traffic accidents spots found in Dubai

May 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS/WAM) The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in the UAE has spotted 50 accident-prone locations in Dubai.

Chinese projects in Myanmar spark protests, arrests

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bangkok, May 11 (IANS) Authorities in Myanmar should drop charges against ethnic Arakanese activists who took part in peaceful protests against Chinese-led oil and gas projects, Human Rights Watch said Saturday.

Beach that inspired Agatha Christie fetches 70k pounds in auction

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A beach that is believed to have inspired Agatha Christie to write two of her most famous novels was sold for 70,000 pounds on Thursday.

Richard Branson turning Oz island getaway into hotel

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Melbourne, May 10 (ANI): Richard Branson is opening up his private Australian hideaway to more guests, as he plans to turn the heart-shaped island into a boutique hotel.

Italian cyclist Bronzini wins second stage of Tour of Chongming

May 10, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Shanghai, May 10 (IANS) Italian female cyclist Giorgia Bronzini won the second stage of the Tour of Chongming Island with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes and 26 seconds.

Top 10 traffic congested cities revealed

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Melbourne, May 10 (ANI): The top 10 worst hot spots for traffic on the planet, where an individual will need a lot of extra time to travel, has been revealed.

UNESCO chief visits two biosphere reserves in Nicaragua

May 10, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Managua, May 10 (IANS/EFE) UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova inspected two of the three biosphere reserves in Nicaragua to get a firsthand look at their condition, first lady Rosario Murillo said.

Ermenegildo Zegna expands into African market

May 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Italian luxury brand Ermenegildo Zegna is all set to expand themselves in the African market with their store in Lagos, Nigeria. They currently retails from Egypt and Morocco.

Mum wished being buried with babies she killed

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

London, May 4 (IANS) A woman in Britain who killed her three young children before plunging to her death had wished to be buried with them, her parents said.

NYC beefs up security at weekend events in wake of Boston bombings

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): The Boston Marathon bombings are leading to tighter security at the sport events to be held this weekend in New York City, according to organizers on Friday.

Rhode Island becomes 10th US state to allow same-sex marriage

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Rhode Island has become the 10th American state to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed after Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law on Thursday evening, ending a 16-year effort to extend marriage rights in the heavily Roman Catholic state.

Yahoo chief to include baby gifts and pups in employee perks

May 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Sydney, May 1 (ANI): Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer has proposed gifts for infants of its employees, besides puppies and kittens as perks to boost work morale.

IED defused in Srinagar, tragedy averted

April 30, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Security forces averted a major tragedy on the outskirts of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar Tuesday by detecting and defusing an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Srinagar-Muzzafarabad highway.

Probe eyes Boston bomber's militant links

April 30, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Federal agents investigating the deadly Boston Marathon bombings have visited the home of the dead suspect's widow even as they looked for his possible links with a couple of militants, according to various media reports.

Congress will give world class infrastructure to 'Bengaluru': PM

April 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Bangalore/Hubli, April 29 (IANS) The Congress would build world class infrastructure in 'Bengaluru' if voted to power again in Karnataka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday while attacking the ruling BJP for its "corruption" which had stalled the development of the city and the state.

Taylor Swift buys $17M Rhode Island mansion in 'cash'

April 29, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Melbourne, April 29 (ANI): Taylor Swift has reportedly purchased a beachfront mansion in Rhode Island for 17 million dollars and has paid the full amount in hard cash.

Blast rattles Syrian capital, PM targeted: report

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): An explosion rocked a district of Syria's capital Damascus Monday, leaving unspecified number of casualties, the state-media said, while other reports said the prime minister was the target of the attack.

Tiger Woods 'steps out for Michael Jordan's wedding'

April 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Tiger Woods stepped out for NBA legend Michael Jordan's wedding- with model, Yvette Prieto- in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday.

Taylor Swift buys $17.7 m house with cash

April 28, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Los Angeles, April 28 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift not only bought a Rhode Island mansion for over $17 million after driving a hard bargain, but also made a cash payment.

Sunil Tripathi's family seeks privacy after body identified

April 26, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Sunil Tripathi's family has sought "privacy" for itself and "for our love for Sunny" after forensic dental examination confirmed that a body found in Providence River was that of the missing Indian origin student.

Indian man drowns in New Zealand waterfall

April 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Wellington, April 25 (IANS) A 20-year-old Indian fell and drowned in a waterfall in New Zealand Thursday afternoon.

Ben Affleck to receive 'doctorate of fine arts'

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): Ben Affleck is set to be awarded an honorary doctorate from one of America's most prestigious universities.

Bikers fire at policeman when asked to stop

April 24, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A traffic constable escaped unhurt after he was fired upon when he tried to stop three people who were riding a motorcycle without wearing helmets Wednesday evening, police said.

Ex- Romney campaign intern arrested for black mailing women with nude photos

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): A former campaign intern for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been arrested and charged with cyber-stalking and blackmailing young women online.

3 smartphone satellites successfully launched into space

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Three smartphones destined to become low-cost satellites were flown into space Sunday aboard the maiden flight of Orbital Science Corp.'s Antares rocket from NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia.

Researchers explain existence of 'fake island' on Google Earth

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 21 (ANI): A group of Australian researchers "undiscovered" a mysterious place called Sandy Island in northwest of New Caledonia, last year.

Dead Boston Marathon bomber was married to American woman

April 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the 26-year-old Boston Marathon bomber who was killed in a shoot out with police, had an American wife and daughter, it has been revealed.

Reliance Globalcom eyes deal to value it at $1.2 bn

April 20, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group Saturday said a consortium of Samena Capital was in last stages of due diligence to buy into its global communications arm Reliance Gobalcom.

Reliance Globalcom close to be sold for $1.2 billion

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group Saturday confirmed that a consortium led by Samena Capital was in advanced stages of due diligence to acquire its international communications arm, Reliance Gobalcom.

MLAs thrashing cop case: Panel submits report, goes soft on politicians

April 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 18 (ANI): The panel appointed by the Maharashtra Assembly to look into the suspension of five MLAs for allegedly attacking a police officer submitted its final report today.

Lonely Planet excludes iconic Great Barrier Reef from top dive sites list

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 18 (ANI): The world-famous Great Barrier Reef has been excluded from a list of the world's top dive sites, while a cave in the middle of the outback made the cut.

Environmentalists protest shark fishing in Nicaragua

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Managua, April 18 (IANS/EFE) An environmental group is calling for a greater government presence in Nicaragua's Caribbean waters following the discovery of a boat with dozens of dead sharks aboard in Little Corn Island.

Pakistani-American wins drama Pulitzer for 'Disgraced'

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 17 (ANI): Pakistani-American Ayad Akhtar's play 'Disgraced', which centers on the themes of racism, Islamophobia, sexism and apostasy, has won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Frenzied fans root for RCB to tame Daredevils (IPL Diary)

April 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Bangalore, April 16 (IANS) Thousands of frenzied fans descended again late Tuesday on the Chinnaswamy stadium here for another exciting contest between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and minnows Delhi Daredevils, who are yet to win a league match in the Pepsi IPL-6 T-20 tournament.

China urges Japan to stop encroaching its sovereignty

April 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Beijing, April 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Japan must stop infringing upon Chinese territorial sovereignty, a spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday.

Nagarjuna thrilled over Mahi team's victory

April 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Hyderabad, April 15 (IANS) Popular Telugu actor Nagarjuna, co-owner of the Mahi Racing Team India, Monday said he was thrilled over his team winning a second consecutive race at the 2013 World Supersport Championship in Motorland Aragon, Spain, a day ago.

'Assaulted' Ryder's medical records 'inappropriately' accessed by 4 medicos

April 13, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Wellington, Apr 13 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who was critically injured after a serious assault on him by two men outside a bar in Christchurch, had his medical records inappropriately accessed by four medical staff, even when they were not involved in his treatment.

Goa offers midnight sonata

April 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Panaji, April 12 (IANS) A dark simmering Zuari river, its rippling waves luminescent in the moonlight and a kayak cutting through the current is what Goa has in store for tourists this month.

LiLo's parents in tug-of-war over her rehab future

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New York, April 11(ANI): The parents of Lindsay Lohan are butting their heads over her rehab future, with her mom insisting for a West Hamptons facility and her dad trying to convince LA prosecutors to approve one near his home in Palm Beach.

Now, mobile phone to tell if your drive will be smooth

April 11, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Kochi, April 11 (IANS) Start-up firm AmidRay Technologies, based here, has launched a community Android application "Blockout Traffic", which informs people of choked traffic within a 25-30 km radius, the creators of the programme said Thursday.

Fake Putin driving license seized in Germany

April 11, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Riga (Latvia), April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fake Latvian driving license, bearing the name and photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was seized from a Russian national in Germany, the Latvian traffic authority said.

Hackers favourite Shodan named scariest search engine on Internet

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Sydney, Apr. 10 (ANI): The 'scariest search engine' on the Internet has been revealed for peering in the darkest corners of the web and finding servers, webcams and traffic lights.

Jay-Z to buy 2m-pound isle in Bahamas for baby Blue and Beyonce

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Jay-Z is buying an island in the Bahamas, according to reports.

Jay-Z to buy island in Bahamas

April 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z is reportedly planning to buy an island worth 2 million pounds in Bahamas for wife Beyonce Knowles.

Most people still talk on cell phones while driving despite knowing the dangers

April 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): While most people understand the dangers of using electronic devices while driving, a large percentage used them anyway, a new survey has found.

US man to be locked up for 10 yrs for jail break-ins

April 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Wellington, Apr 7 (ANI): A US man, who repeatedly used phony credentials to gain entry into New York City's jails, is set to be locked up for 10 years.

Rajinikanth lauds film on organ donation

April 7, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth has appreciated the team behind the recently released Tamil thriller-drama "Chennaiyil Oru Naal" (CON) for highlighting the importance of organ donation through the movie.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni II missile

April 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM

In another major achievement, today India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha. The test was conducted from Wheelers Island in Bhadrak district, around 200 km from here.

Agni-2 launched, accurately hits target area

April 7, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (ANI): The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) fired the medium range Agni-2 missile propelled by solid rocket propellant system, with a range capability of over 1700 kms utilizing the range facility at Wheelers Island, off the Odisha coast, on Sunday at 10.22 a.m.

Xabi Alonso set to get two-year extension at Real to prevent Liverpool return

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso will reportedly be offered a two-year contract extension by his club in a bid to prevent him from returning to his former side Liverpool, following claims from Alonso that he wanted to leave Madrid at the end of the season.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-II missile

April 7, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) India Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.

India test fires nuclear capable Agni-II missile

April 7, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) India Sunday test-fired its nuclear capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, defence sources said.

Maldives resort offers world's first luxury 'underwater spa'

April 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): Huvafen Fushi, a luxury resort in the Maldives that claims to have the world's first underwater spa, is offering an innovative new menu of wellness packages.

Moscow has world's worst traffic

April 6, 2013 at 7:17 AM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With its notorious traffic jams, the Russian capital has topped a "congestion index" among 161 cities with a population of more than 800,000.

Abu Dhabi police warn against over-speeding

April 6, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 6 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Police has warned against the dangers of over-speeding on roads in the UAE.

Meet the New Zealand woman golfer who gets tattoos to celebrate holes-in-one!

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Wellington, Apr 5 (ANI): A 65-year-old New Zealand golfer has decided to get her 10th golf-ball-shaped tattoo inked on her leg.

Jesse Ryder was only punched once, claims defence lawyer

April 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, Apr. 5 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder was punched only once and his injuries were not as serious as reported, a lawyer for one of the two men charged with assaulting him told a court.

Australia returns 963 boat people to Sri Lanka

April 4, 2013 at 7:49 PM

Colombo, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Twenty Sri Lankans have been returned after attempting to illegally migrate to Australia by boat, the Australian High Commission said in a statement here on Thursday, bringing the total number of returnees to 963.

Australia returns 963 boat people to Sri Lanka

April 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Colombo, April 4 (IANS) Twenty Sri Lankans have been returned after attempting to illegally migrate to Australia by boat, the Australian High Commission said Thursday, taking the number of returnees to 963.

Study of shark teeth weapons uncovers two lost species

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Two missing species of shark were discovered in a new analysis of weapons made from shark teeth and used by 19th century islanders.

US woman claims potpourri bag contained 'poisonous' Indian snake

April 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New York, April 3 (ANI): A Long Island woman is worried that a snake is on the loose inside her home and claims that it may have slithered out of the large bag of potpourri that she was told may contain items from India.

Canada conducts major military exercise in Arctic

April 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Ottawa, April 3 (IANS) The Canadian armed forces have started a major military exercise in the Arctic to showcase its sovereignty in the region, the National Defense Department said.

Delhi Police failed to modernise traffic system: CAG

April 2, 2013 at 11:09 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The CAG Tuesday slammed Delhi Police for not modernising the traffic system and its communication network.

Delhi Police failed to modernize communication network: CAG

April 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India Tuesday slammed the Delhi Police for not modernizing the traffic system and its communication network.

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.

Deepti Naval upset with media, slams it on Facebook, Twitter

March 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepti Naval is upset with media for publishing a wrong information about an incident at her place. She took to Twitter and Facebook to criticise it and urge people to support her.

10,339 people prosecuted for traffic offences on Holi

March 28, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A total of 10,339 people were prosecuted in the capital for various traffic offences on Holi which was celebrated Wednesday, police Thursday said.

New strategy to effectively treat and prevent osteoarthritis discovered

March 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Washington, Mar. 26 (ANI): Researchers have found that adding lubricin - a protein that our bodies naturally produce - to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis (OA).

Indian-American student goes missing for ten days

March 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) US authorities including the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) have expanded their search for Sunil Tripathi, an Indian-American student of Brown University, who went missing ten days ago.

Cop assaulted by legislators suspended pending probe

March 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) After a week-long ruckus in the assembly, the Maharashtra government finally submitted to the legislators' demands Monday and suspended Traffic Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Suryawanshi, who was thrashed by some legislators last week.

Norwegian mass killer asks to attend mother's funeral

March 25, 2013 at 7:46 AM

London, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik, sentenced to 21 years in prison for terrorism and the murder of over 70 people, has asked for permission to attend the funeral of his mother.

Bhairavi Jaikishan's collection for destination weddings at LFW

March 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Bhairavi Jaikishan's collection "Paradise Island", designed specifically for destination weddings, was showcased Sunday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.

High-ranking police officer testifies he set monthly quotas at Brooklyn precinct

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New York, Mar. 24 (ANI): A high-ranking police officer has testified that he set monthly quotas for summonses, arrests and stop and frisks to combat crime while running a Brooklyn precinct.

US launches car safety app

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Washington, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US road safety authorities have announced the launch of a new mobile application designed to give consumers real-time smartphone access to vehicle safety information.

Ad in NY trains promoting vaginal-tightening exercises 'inappropriate,' says passengers

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Long Island Rail Road riders are fuming over a "vulgar" ad that's featured inside 200 trains and promotes popular vaginal-tightening exercises, complaining that it's inappropriate for public sites.

Ad in NY trains promoting vaginal-tightening exercises 'inappropriate,' says passengers

March 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Long Island Rail Road riders are fuming over a "vulgar" ad that's featured inside 200 trains and promotes popular vaginal-tightening exercises, complaining that it's inappropriate for public sites.

Ford ready for 'Star Wars' return

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS) Hollywood actor Harrison Ford is looking forward to returning to his "Star Wars" role as Han Solo in the forthcoming extension of the franchise.

Edible hotel made from cake opens for 1 night in London

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): The world's first hotel made entirely of cake has opened its gates to guests for one night.

Statue of Liberty set to open on US Independence Day

March 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New York, Mar 20 (ANI): The United States' Interior Department has announced that the Statue of Liberty, which has been closed since Hurricane Sandy struck the region in October, will be re-opened to the public by July 4, which is also the Independence Day of US.

World Superbike organisers worried about Indian customs

March 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Superbike World Championship (WSBK) organisers Dorna are hoping the Indian customs would clear their equipment before November's inaugural WSBK round at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.

Fungi, the next alternative to plastic

March 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Fungi really deserve more respect, as they have fantastic capabilities and can be grown, under certain circumstances, in almost any shape and be totally biodegradable.

New York population reaches record 8.3 mn

March 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New York, March 15 (IANS/EFE) The population of New York City last year reached a record 8.3 million after, for the first time in more than six decades, the number of people moving into the Big Apple exceeded the number who left.

Festival for domesticated animals in UAE

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 15 (IANS/WAM) In a first of its kind, Abu Dhabi will host a festival to spread awareness among the people on how to take care of domesticated animals.

Answering messages while driving as risky as being twice over alcohol limit

March 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Using a handsfree kit or sending text messages while driving is the same as being above the legal alcohol limit.

Ford recalls 6,500 vehicles for child safety lock

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 6,500 new vehicles in north America to replace a rear door lock which may have a faulty child safety mechanism.

Chemists and dental hygienists 'worst professions'

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): Not many of us would hate their bosses as much as chemists and dental hygienists do.