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

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

Youth Congress activists protest outside BJP office

May 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Asserting that the BJP had no right to attack Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, angry Youth Congress workers Wednesday protested outside the opposition party's headquarters. They broke barricades and tried to enter but police used water cannons to restrain them.

'Sochi 2014 roads 77 percent complete'

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Road-building for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is three-quarters complete with less than a year to go for the opening ceremony, the head of the state firm responsible for the work said Friday.

Himachal seeks funds for transport system

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday sought special funds from the central government to strengthen the transport system in remote areas of the state.

Two killed, over 30 injured as suicide bombers target judicial complex in Peshawar

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Peshawar, Mar. 18 (ANI): Two suicide bombers launched an attack within the premises of a judicial complex in Peshawar, killing at least two persons, on Monday.

Flyover collapses in Kolkata, three injured

March 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Kolkata, Mar 3 (ANI): A flyover in Kolkata collapsed on Sunday morning crushing a truck underneath and injuring three people.

Charlize Theron wants to have 10 more kids

March 2, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): Charlize Theron, who adopted 12-months-old son, Jackson, in March 2012, has revealed that she would be happy to have more kids if she could guarantee they would be like him.

Workers turn violent in Noida

February 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Noida, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day all-India industrial shutdown turned violent Wednesday as mobs of workers attacked factories that were open and set fire to vehicles of their owners as well as fire tenders.

Kolkata police uses Beatles' Abbey Road cover in road safety campaign

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Feb. 20 (ANI): Police in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta are using the image on the cover of the "iconic" Beatles album Abbey Road in a campaign to enforce road safety.

Vladimir Putin takes help of Boyz II Men to up Russian birthrate

February 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New York, Feb. 2 (ANI): President Vladimir Putin has brought R 'n' B band Boyz II Men to Russia to counteract the flagging birth rate in the country.

Jammu's Mughal Road construction delayed

January 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) The completion of the prestigious Mughal Road, which connects the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley has been delayed. The Rs.640 crore project is now five years behind schedule.

Man seeking unpaid wages blows himself up

January 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Dejected over his failure to obtain overdue wages, a man killed himself by triggering explosives attached to his body in China's Guangzhou province.

Five women rescued from Delhi brothel

January 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Five women from West Bengal and Karnataka were rescued from a red light area here and two people arrested, police said Saturday.

Barbados wants to host world tournament

January 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), Jan 15 (IANS/CMC) The Barbados government has announced plans to host a World Road Tennis Tournament here.

Protest against CNG shutdown blocks Karachi roads

November 27, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Hundreds of private vehicles Tuesday blocked an arterial road in Pakistan's port city Karachi protesting an unofficial strike by around 300 owners of compressed natural gas (CNG) refilling stations.

Kasab: Hanged after being expensively secured

November 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Z?plus category security, a special bullet? and bomb?proof cell, access to the court proceeding through video conferencing ?? all this was made available to the sole surviving Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, convicted for the attacks in Mumbai Nov 26?29, 2008.

Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins amid hiccups

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 20 (IANS) Five days after the Sabarimala pilgrimage season opened, some unsavoury reports about prasadam and fleecing of pilgrims have come in, but administrators say it is just media sensationalism.

Ferguson tells Man U to stop gifting early goals to opposition

November 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

London, Nov 17(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told his defenders to improve their performance and stop gifting early goals to opposition ahead of their Premier League clash with Norwich City on Saturday at the Carrow Road.

Bioenergy Road Map Vision 2020 for India's biofuels development

November 5, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The government Monday unveiled a road map for the biotechnology sector - "The Bioenergy Road Map Vision 2020" - for innovative technologies and policies for biofuels development in India.

Infrastructure development to be focus: PM to ministers

November 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In his first meeting Thursday with the 77-member council of ministers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said infrastructure development and overcoming hurdles to investment remain focus areas.

PM holds first meting of council of ministers

November 1, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday held the first meeting of his 77-member council of ministers at his official residence here, days after inducting 17 new faces and elevating five to the cabinet rank in a jumbo reshuffle.

Ferdinand ready to shake hands with Terry during Chelsea clash in bid to end race row

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

London, Oct 25(ANI): Manchester United defender Anton Ferdinand is ready to offer Chelsea duo of John Terry and Ashley Cole his hand during their Premier League clash on Sunday in an effort to smash the race war threatening to swallow up English football.

Gadkari battles allegations, Jethmalani wants him out (Roundup)

October 23, 2012 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Fresh allegations of alleged wrongdoing hurled at Nitin Gadkari Tuesday led party colleague Ram Jethmalani to demand that he step down as the BJP president.

3 killed in Quetta blast

October 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) At least three security personnel were killed and 11 others injured as a roadside bomb targeted a paramilitary force convoy in Pakistan's Quetta city Friday afternoon, reported Xinhua citing local media.

British woman denies charges of having 'naked sex' in Dubai taxi

October 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Manama, Oct. 19 (ANI): A drunk couple, who were accused of being naked and indulging in an alleged sexual activity in a taxi's backseat in Dubai, has denied the claims.

Kejriwal, supporters detained near PM house

October 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Kejriwal, supporters detained

October 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Watch out for 'Love', 'On The Road' at Mumbai fest

October 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) French, Italian, British and Indian - expect a heady mix of cinema from across the world at the forthcoming 14th Mumbai Film Festival, to be held here Oct 18-25. International award-winning films like "Love" and "On The Road" will be screened during the gala.

1 killed, 11 others injured in blast in SW Pakistan

October 8, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least one was killed and 11 others including three cops were injured when a roadside planted bomb hit Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta on Monday, sources in Quetta told Xinhua.

Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha shot herself

October 8, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Varsha Bhosle daughter of Asha Bhosle has shot herself in the head at their Peddar Road residence here Monday, police said.

Asha Bhosle's daughter commits suicide

October 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Varsha Bhosle, daughter of playback singer Asha Bhosle, committed suicide at their Peddar Road residence here Monday. Varsha, who was 56, shot herself, police said.

Asha Bhosle's daughter commits suicide

October 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (ANI): Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha committed suicide here on Monday.

Afghan govt 'could fall apart' after NATO withdrawal, warns report

October 8, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Sydney, Oct 8 (ANI): The Afghan government could collapse following the departure of NATO forces in 2014, specially if the presidential elections that year are fraudulent, a report has warned.

Guilty Man U, Liverpool fans unlikely to face action over 'victim chants' at Anfield

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

London, Sep 26 (ANI): UK police officials have confirmed that they will take no action against the supporters who were guilty of 'unsavoury chanting' after Liverpool's clash with Manchester United last weekend.

Human Rights Watch calls on Nepal to suspend promotion of new police chief

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New York, Sep. 18 (ANI): The Nepali government should immediately suspend the promotion of Kuber Singh Rana to the rank of Nepal's Inspector General of Police due to his alleged involvement in human rights abuses, until the investigation and any subsequent prosecution into his involvement has been fully and finally concluded, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists said today.

Bleakley indulges her passion for fashion before date night with Lampard

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, September 17 (ANI): Christine Bleakley enjoyed the perfect Saturday as she watched the Jasper Conran show before having a romantic dinner with fiance Frank Lampard, it has been revealed.

One killed, 10 injured in clash outside US consulate in Karachi

September 17, 2012 at 12:06 AM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) At least one person was killed and 10 others injured in clashes between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday evening, said organisers of the protest against the controversial film allegedly insulting Islam.

45 killed in factory fires in Pakistan

September 12, 2012 at 3:38 AM

Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) At least 45 people were killed and many others injured in two separate fire incidents in Pakistani cities of Karachi and Lahore Tuesday, media reports said.

Singapore's supercar owners can now park expensive rides in living rooms!

August 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Singapore, Aug. 31 (ANI): Supercar owners living in an exclusive new high-rise apartment block in Singapore, can keep a close eye on their expensive motors, thanks to a special elevator that allows them to park their cars in living rooms.

Minors rescued from Delhi brothel

August 18, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four girls and women from Karnataka were Saturday rescued from a red light area here and a brothel owner was arrested, police said.

Pune blasts: Rs.30 crore granted for installing CCTVs

August 5, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Pune, Aug 5 (IANS) Maharashtra government Sunday sanctioned Rs.30 crore to Pune for purchasing crime preventive equipments, including closed circuit televisions (CCTVs), days after serial blasts rocked the heart of the city.

Pawar wonders why Maharashtra has become hub for militant attacks

August 5, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Mumbai, Aug.5 (ANI): Reacting to the recent serial bomb blasts in Pune, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has wondered why Maharashtra is being primarily targeted by militant.

Serial blasts in Pune, two injured

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Pune, Aug 1 (ANI): As many as five low intensity serial blasts ripped through the city, while a live bomb was successfully defused by the police here on Wednesday evening.

'Relaxed' Pranab awaiting presidential results

July 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee had a breakfast of milk and fruits for breakfast and was relaxed and "eagerly awaiting the outcome" of the vote counting, an aide said Sunday.

Steps will be taken against manual scavenging, PM assures Aamir

July 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his official 7, Race Course Road residence here on Monday, said he has been assured by the latter that the government would take steps against manual scavengers.

Australian killer auditions for film role

July 3, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Melbourne, July 3 (IANS) An Australian walked into a film set and auditioned for a role in a thriller, just days after he allegedly beheaded his neighbour, a media report said Tuesday.

Imogen Thomas urges fans not to fall for retouched images

June 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

London, June 27 (ANI): Imogen Thomas chose one of the most eye-catching outfits in her wardrobe for a visit to Abbey Road studios.

US keen on New Silk Road for trade, commerce

June 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) The US expects better trade and economic ties between India and the Central and Southeast Asia by developing a New Silk Road, an American official said here.

HIV patient loses job in Pune, seeks financial assistance

June 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Pune, June 7 (ANI): A HIV patient, Suresh Sopan Kamble, a driver by profession, was declared unfit by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to drive heavy vehicles and has been dismissed from his job.

Road safety brand ambassador: Not Big B, pleads Congress

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The Mumbai unit of the Congress has voiced its disapproval of a Maharashtra government proposal to make megastar Amitabh Bachchan the brand ambassador of its 'Awareness on Road Safety' programme, a party leader said here Monday.

Six rescued from Delhi's red light area

May 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Two girls and four young women who were forced into prostitution have been rescued from the capital's red light area, Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Sarah Palin's ex fiance Levi Johnston 'broke and living with mum'

May 25, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New York, May 25 (ANI): Bristol Palin's former fiance Levi Johnston is said to be broke after he squandered it on "guns, boats and four-wheelers."

Clinton meets PM

May 7, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his 7, Race Course Road residence here Monday evening.

Urgent: 4 killed in explosion in central Nepal

April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Kathmandu, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): An explosive device went off in Janakpur district in central Nepal on Monday.

Four killed in Nepal blast

April 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Kathmandu, April 30 (IANS) At least four people were killed and over 10 injured Monday when a bomb went off in a central Nepal town Monday, police said.

Kristen Stewart goes topless in 'On the Road' trailer

March 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): Kristen Stewart seems to be breaking out of her 'Bella Swan' mode as she is seen going topless in a car with similarly undressed Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley in the trailer for her new film, 'On The Road'.

Kristen Stewart goes topless in 'On the Road' trailer

March 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): Kristen Stewart seems to be breaking out of her 'Bella Swan' mode as she is seen going topless in a car with similarly undressed Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley in the trailer for her new film, 'On The Road'.

Kristen Stewart goes topless in 'On the Road' trailer

March 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): Kristen Stewart seems to be breaking out of her 'Bella Swan' mode as she is seen going topless in a car with similarly undressed Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley in the trailer for her new film, 'On The Road'.

Kamaal Rashid Khan's car impounded for speeding

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Dubai, Mar 7 (ANI): Indian actor Kamaal Rashid Khan's car has been impounded by Dubai Police, after he was caught speeding on the night of Valentine's Day.

Kamaal Rashid Khan's car impounded for speeding

March 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Dubai, Mar 7 (ANI): Indian actor Kamaal Rashid Khan's car has been impounded by Dubai Police, after he was caught speeding on the night of Valentine's Day.

Israel embassy car blast: Doctors discharge injured woman diplomat

February 17, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Tal Yehoshua, the wife of an Israeli diplomat, who was injured in Monday's car blast that took place near the high-security Aurangzeb Road Crossing, was discharged from a city hospital today.

Advani questions Sonia Gandhi's silence over black money, inflation

November 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (ANI): Lashing out at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Saturday questioned her 'silence' on issues such as black money, graft and inflation.

Good roads essential for India's overall growth: PM

September 12, 2011 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep.12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday, said having good roads is essential for India's overall growth, and called for fine tuning of the public-private partnerships in the construction of national highways both in the short and long term.

John Cleese rues death of 'no longer English' city London

September 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM

London, Sep 3(ANI): British actor and comedian John Cleese has said mass immigration has transformed London into a "no longer English" city.

Pak-origin families grieve over loss of sons in UK riots

August 12, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Birmingham (UK), Aug.12 (ANI): Bereaved families of three British nationals of Pakistani origin who were killed during the intervening periods of Tuesday and Wednesday in a run-and-hit incident in Birmingham city during UK riots, have expressed grief over their loss.

US Deputy Secretary of State welcomes Indo-Pak dialogue

August 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Washington, August 10(ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides has welcomed the dialogue between India and Pakistan.

Road named after Beatles Pete Best in native Liverpool to 'honour' him

July 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): A road has been named in the "honour" of the Beatles' original drummer Pete Best in his native Liverpool, England.

PM speaks to Maharashtra CM Chavan following Mumbai blasts

July 13, 2011 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan following the three blasts that rocked Mumbai city on Wednesday evening.

Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul passes away

July 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was considered one of the pioneers of new Indian cinema, passed away here today after prolonged illness. He was 66.

PM calls for speeding up road projects

June 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said roads are a vital infrastructure, and added that despite improvements this sector still needs efforts to upgrade the quality as well as length of India's national highway network.

Two NATO oil tankers torched near Attock in Pakistan

May 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Attock, May 17(ANI): Two NATO oil tankers were charred near the Khaur police post, 90 km from Attock on the Fatehjang-Talagang Road on Monday.

Shutter-down strike in Sindh against MQM leader's killing

May 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Karachi, May 1(ANI): A complete shutter-down strike is being observed in Karachi, Hyderabad and other cities of Sindh against the killing of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Liaquat Qureshi.

China enacts new laws to reduce capital crimes, address smoking ban, food security

April 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Beijing, Apr 30 (ANI): China's newly revised Criminal Law has reduced the number of crimes punishable by death and addresses issues such as a new smoking ban and food security.

India, Kazakhstan sign seven bilateral agreements (update)

April 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), Apr 16 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan inked seven treaties on Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan, including an accord in civil nuclear field and in the oil sector to consolidate their strategic partnership.

Black money case: Hasan Ali's bail hearing adjourned till tomorrow

April 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Apr 12 (ANI): A Mumbai Sessions court has adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on the bail application of Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali, who is alleged to have stashed away over eight billion dollars in Swiss banks.

Gwyneth Paltrow 'thinks English men are too apologetic'

March 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): In his new book, Coldplay roadie Matt McGinn has revealed that Gwyneth Paltrow thinks English men are too apologetic.

Naked African woman causes stir in Kuala Lumpur

February 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): A naked African woman caused a stir at a junction near Taman Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, it has emerged.

Naked African woman causes stir in Kuala Lumpur

February 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): A naked African woman caused a stir at a junction near Taman Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, it has emerged.

Yara river bursts banks, Melbourne under purview of intense floods

January 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Melbourne, Jan 14 (ANI): Melborne's Yara river has burst its banks, placing the Victoria capital in flood threat mode.

John Lennon 'Abbey Road' suit sells for 29K pounds

January 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): The white two-piece suit that John Lennon wore for the cover of The Beatles' famous album 'Abbey Road' has been sold for more than 29,000 pounds at an auction.

Beatles sell over 2 million songs in first week on iTunes

November 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Melbourne, Nov 24 (ANI): The Beatles sold over two million individual songs and 450,000 albums since their music appeared on Apple's iTunes last week.

Anthropologists looking for Roman legion in China

November 21, 2010 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Experts at the newly established Italian Studies Center at Lanzhou University in Gansu province are looking into the possibility that some European-looking Chinese in Northwest China are the descendants of a lost army from the Roman Empire.

3 women arrested for fight over a ciggie!

November 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Three women from Columbus were arrested over a cigarette fight.

3 women arrested for fight over a ciggie!

November 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Three women from Columbus were arrested over a cigarette fight.

Bankers in UK 'splurging on strippers like credit crunch never happened'

October 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): While the world is trying to bounce back from the recession, bankers in the UK are recklessly blowing a fortune on lap dancers - even as half a million workers face the axe.

Book 'changes' Kelly Brook's outlook on life

September 26, 2010 at 2:47 PM

London, Sep 26 (ANI): Brit model Kelly Brook's life has apparently changed after reading Scott Peck's cult psychology book 'The Road Less Travelled' on holiday recently.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson pictured canoodling in Montreal

August 14, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have been snapped canoodling on the set of her new movie, On The Road, in Montreal, Canada.

Oz officer fined for driving 210 km/h in 60km/h zone attending distress call

August 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Melbourne, Aug 2 (ANI): A probationary police constable in Australia has lost his licence and was fined 1,800 dollars after he drove 210 km/h in a 60km/h zone while responding to a break and enter call.

50 pct British motorists would fail driving test

August 2, 2010 at 2:02 PM

London, August 02 (ANI): Almost half of the 33.5 million motorists of Britain would fail a driving test if they have to retake it, recent findings have revealed.

The Beatles' grand piano up for grabs

July 21, 2010 at 12:18 PM

London, July 21 (ANI): A piano used by The Beatles is set to be auctioned next month at Bonhams in London.

For Karachi men, all girls are call girls

June 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): Life for a woman in Karachi is becoming increasingly difficult as they are repeatedly accosted by men who think they are call girls.

Chinese woman, 102, goes back to primary school!

April 8, 2010 at 5:05 PM

London, April 8 (ANI): There is no age to learning - that's what Ma Xiuxian believes who attended her first class at a local Chinese primary aged 102.

Nepal PM consulting leaders of Madhes-based parties

March 31, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Kathmandu, Mar 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has been in consultation with leaders of the Madhes based parties to defend the efforts of the Unified CPN (Maoist) to topple his government.

Nepal PM consulting leaders of Madhes-based parties

March 31, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Kathmandu, Mar 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has been in consultation with leaders of the Madhes based parties to defend the efforts of the Unified CPN (Maoist) to topple his government.

10 Railways Stations to be converted into world class stations

February 24, 2010 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): Minister for Railways Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that her Ministry has identified 10 more railway stations to be converted to world class stations.

Abbey Road studios is now a listed building

February 24, 2010 at 1:23 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): London's historic Abbey Road studios, which saw the Beatles record almost all their numbers, is now a listed building.

Macca hopes Abbey Road Studios survive sell-off

February 17, 2010 at 3:48 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney says he hopes to see the famous Abbey Road Studios survive a sell-off by EMI.

Macca hopes Abbey Road Studios survive sell-off

February 17, 2010 at 3:48 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney says he hopes to see the famous Abbey Road Studios survive a sell-off by EMI.

Slumdog Millionaire child actors interact with school children

January 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Child actors of Oscar-winner "Slumdog Millionaire" interacted with other children here on Sunday.

Oz top cop 'guarantees safety' to Nitin Garg's killers

January 7, 2010 at 10:58 AM

Melbourne, Jan 7 (ANI): A leading Australian homicide squad detective has said that he will personally guarantee the safety of the person who fatally stabbed Indian student Nitin Garg if he gives himself up, after the police made a fresh appeal for information about the killing.

Was Karachi violence a 'thoroughly pre-planned' conspiracy?

January 4, 2010 at 12:24 PM

Lahore, Jan 4 (ANI): The violence and a fire that erupted after a blast targeting a Muharram procession in Karachi on December 28 were "thoroughly pre-planned," according to a private TV channel.