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

Candice Glover wins 'American Idol 12'

May 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Candice Glover has been declared the winner of the 12th season of American singing reality show "American Idol", becoming the first female to win the competition since 2007.

I want to join politics, says Veena Mallik

May 15, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Pakistani actress Veena Mallik, who is currently busy with her Bollywood films, says that she plans to join politics and fulfil her father's dream.

Oz spinner Doherty admits failure to come up to Test standard

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, May 15 (ANI): Australian spinner Xavier Doherty has admitted that he had not been up to Test standard during his few attempts at the format, although he is hoping that he will be given another chance to prove that he could make the grade.

Hugh Jackman set to appear on TV show 'The Kumars at 42'

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Hugh Jackman is set to make a guest appearance in the comedy show 'The Kumars at No. 42'.

China coach expect a sell-out crowd world table tennis

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Paris, May 12 (IANS) China's all-conquering table tennis team has been expected to make another clean sweep of titles at the upcoming World Championships, but their head coach said that his top priority is to bring "joy" to French fans.

Three killed, over 100 wounded in Iraq suicide bombing

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Baghdad, May 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and over 100 others wounded Saturday when a militant drove an explosives-laden tanker truck into the house of an intelligence officer in Iraq, a media report said.

China's foreign trade gains momentum

May 8, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Beijing, May 8 (IANS) China's foreign trade volume grew by 15.7 percent year-on-year in April, faster than the 12.1 percent increase in March, according to customs data released Wednesday.

China's export rises

May 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Beijing, May 8 (IANS) China's exports increased 14.7 percent year on year in April, while import surges 16.8 percent, the General Administration of Customs said Wednesday, reported Xinhua.

Olivia Wilde, Emma Stone run for cancer charity

May 6, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 6 (IANS) Actresses Olivia Wilde and Emma Stone participated in the 16th Annual EIF Revlon RunWalk for Women to raise money for charity.

Russian firm Gazprom gets four Arctic gas fields

May 4, 2013 at 3:32 AM

Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government has granted state-controlled gas giant Gazprom the right to explore four gas fields in the northern Barents Sea.

Leech therapy providing relief to patients

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Srinagar, April 29 (ANI): Leech therapy is providing much needed relief to the patients suffering from various ailments here.

Watson says fatherhood helped him brush off 'ghosts of past shackles'

April 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 28 (ANI): Former Australian vice-captain Shane Watson said that being a father helped him move on from the fractured relationships in the team, the infamous 'homework-gate' incident and a public denouncement that he was not always a team man.

Former Oz skippers Waugh, Taylor tout Watson as 'key to wrest back Ashes urn'

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Sydney, Apr 25 (ANI): Former Australian captains Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh have said that they believed that former vice-captain Shane Watson is the key to wresting back the Ashes urn from England this winter despite his flop show in India.

Veteran Rogers not to 'waste second chance' following Ashes squad selection

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Sydney, Apr 25 (ANI): Experienced Australian cricketer Chris Rogers has said that he will not waste his second chance at playing a Test match after his selection in the Ashes squad as he fears that he will never get another chance to play for Australia.

JLS split saddens Rochelle Humes

April 25, 2013 at 12:52 AM

London, April 25 (IANS) Rochelle Humes, member of girls band The Saturdays, is sad that her husband Marvin Humes' music group JLS is splitting up. She feels their break-up is the "end of an era".

Hillary Clinton gets thumbs up ahead of Obama, Biden

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Washington, Apr.24 (ANI): For most Americans, former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton remains the most popular political choice, according to a recent poll.

Asus to launch FonePad in India at Rs 15,999

April 24, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New Asus 7-inch FonePad is going to be launched by the company in India this Wednesday. The device runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and also allows phone calls for the users.

NATO chief warns regional spillover of Syria conflicts

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Brussels, April 23 (Xinhua-ANI): NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Tuesday that the military alliance must remain vigilant on the possible spillover of Syria conflicts.

'Catastrophic' space debris collisions expected to rise

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Some satellite orbits will become extremely hazardous over the next 200 years if space debris is not actively tackled, a new study has warned.

Viola Davis to star in cyber crime thriller?

April 23, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Hollywood actress Viola Davis is reportedly in talks to star alongside Chris Hemsworth in Michael Mann's forthcoming untitled cyber crime thriller.

'Teen mom' Farrah Abraham moves out of mum's home

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): 'Teen mom' star Farrah Abraham's mother has apparently kicked her out from her house after learning that her daughter was involved in a recent sex-tape scandal.

Watson steps down from Oz vice-skipper post for all formats over lack of form

April 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Stunning Australian cricket and his fans, vice-captain Shane Watson has announced that he has stepped down from his post across all the formats.

China suspends wild bird sales over avian flu

April 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, April 19 (IANS) Chinese government has ordered suspension of wild bird sales in a bid to prevent spread of the H7N9 bird flu.

Strauss warns England not to take Oz lightly in Ashes

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Former England captain Andrew Strauss has warned England that Australia will defy their critics by putting up a strong battling front in the upcoming back-to-back Ashes series.

Nigeria calls for sponsorship of sports against football

April 17, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Lagos, April 17 (IANS) The Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has called on all levels of the government to endeavour to sponsor other sporting activities, besides football.

Chinese killed in Boston blasts

April 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Boston, April 17 (IANS) The third victim in Boston Marathon blasts has been identified as a Chinese national, according to officials from the Chinese consulate.

KP on brink of being ruled out of England-Kiwi series

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

London, Apr.16 (ANI): England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is on the brink of being ruled out of England Tests against New Zealand because of his knee injury.

UN chief calls Boston Marathon bombing "senseless violence"

April 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Washington, April 16 (Xinhua-ANI): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the bombing at the Boston Marathon, calling it "senseless violence."

Russia not to support new UN resolution on Syria

April 14, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS) Russia will vote against a new draft UN resolution on Syria, the Russian foreign ministry has said.

5.5 magnitude quake hits Myanmar

April 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Yangon, April 11 (IANS) A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted northern Myanmar Thursday morning, reports Xinhua.

Syrian jihadist group al-Nusra denies merger with Iraq Qaeda affiliate

April 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): A Syrian jihadist group has pledged allegiance to Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri leader, but also stressed it can achieve a Syrian Islamic state only by working with other rebels, including secularists.

Chinese lab reveals H7N9 source

April 10, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Beijing, April 10 (IANS) A top Chinese biology lab Wednesday ascribed the H7N9 avian influenza to genetic reassortment of wild birds from east Asia and chickens from east China.

Al-Qaida in Iraq admits links to Syrian jihadists

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr. 10 (ANI): Al-Qaida in Iraq has confirmed its links to a jihadist group fighting in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra.

"Advancements made in space research and technology in India, incredible"- Williams

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Mumbai, Apr 4 (ANI): Ace astronaut Sunita Williams on Thursday praised the advancements made in space research and technology and urged India to keep up with the pace.

Canola oil can reduce abdominal fat

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Canola oil and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends, a new study suggest.

Waugh confident 'underdogs' Oz won't be routed by 'old enemy' Eng during Ashes

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

London, Mar 28 (ANI): Former captain Steve Waugh has said Australia would certainly put up a good fight during this year's Ashes series in England, rejecting suggestions that on current form the tourists would be routed by the hosts.

Taliban victim Malala being paid millions to pen memoir

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban attack in Pakistan last year, plans to tell her story and the "story of 61 million children who can't get education", in a memoir.

PVR Pictures to bring Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' to India next month

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (ANI): PVR Pictures Ltd is all set to release Stephenie Meyer's new film franchise 'The Host' in India on 12th April 2013.

Mahindra riders fare well in testing

March 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Jerez (Spain), March 22 (IANS) Mahindra Racing completed its programme of pre-season testing in glorious sunshine here Thursday with their riders, Portugal's Miguel Oliveira and Spaniard Efren Vazquez finishing sixth and 16th, respectively, on the time charts in the Moto3 class.

Cook wants to finish brilliant winter with series win over Kiwis

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has claimed his team would look to finish off their brilliant winter season with a series win over New Zealand ahead of their final Test in Auckland, starting on Friday, after the first two matches ended in draw.

NATO terms Karzai's accusation as 'ridiculous'

March 19, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Brussels, March 19 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said it is "absolutely ridiculous" for Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to accuse the US of colluding with the Taliban.

Cowan focusing more on time spent on pitch than amount of runs scored

March 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): Australian opener Ed Cowan, who scored a hard fought 86 on day two of the third Test match against India in Mohali to provide the tourists a good start, has claimed he keeps an eye on clock more than scoreboard while batting.

Pak lawmaker demands Musharraf's trial under treason charges

March 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 14 (ANI): Pakistani lawmaker Raza Rabbani has said that former Pakistan president and ex-army chief, General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, should be apprehended immediately and prosecuted under charges of treason upon his planned arrival in the country.

Flower says 'fit and fine' Broad back to best

March 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): England coach Andy Flower is convinced Stuart Broad is back to his best after a poor winter following an injury setback during India Test series.

Nothing lewd about this: Jottings about a Goa nude club

March 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Panaji, March 12 (IANS) There was no sign in the room saying "Welcome to the nude club". So, when I walked in the buff, as instructed, into a well-heeled drawing room with eight men and women equally naked, I shouldn't have been surprised as the heated glares simmered through the carnival masks and face masks which they wore.

300,000 self-employed Russians quit over tax hikes

March 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Moscow, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Almost 300,000 self-employed Russians have quit business in Russia in the past three months due to social tax hikes, an Economics Ministry official said Monday.

'Beleaguered' Watson under scanner in Mohali Test

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): All eyes would be set on Australian vice captain Shane Watson during the third Test match against India in Mohali, as the veteran all rounder has failed to perform in the first two Test matches.

Media defends Oz selectors, Inverarity, says 'non-quality' team more responsible for India fiasco

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Sydney, Mar 10 (ANI): The Australian media has defended the Australian national cricket team's selectors' chairman John Inverarity and said that instead of blaming him for the fiasco in India, the public should look into the faults of the non-quality batsmen and lacklustre bowling attack of the Oz team.

'Warrior' Clarke fighting lone battle to salvage Oz cricketing pride

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Sydney, Mar 9 (ANI): Michael Clarke is fighting a lone battle to rescue Australian cricket, which is in transitional period, from its current doldrums, and the captain is carrying hopes of the entire nation on his shoulder, according to sports journalist, Peter Lalor.

Former stars slam England's embarrassing performance against Kiwis in Dunedin Test

March 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 8 (ANI): England legends Sir Ian Botham, Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan have unequivocally slammed team's embarrassing performance against New Zealand in the first Test match in Dunedin.

Skype marriages to gain US citizenship on the rise

March 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Melbourne, Mar. 7 (ANI): The use of proxy marriages over Skype is increasing, with potential immigrants using the video calls to avoid the expense of matchmaking trips.

33 Russian kids' adoption still in limbo after US ban

March 7, 2013 at 7:23 AM

St. Petersburg, March 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The adoption of at least 33 children from orphanages in Russia's St. Petersburg city are still in limbo two months after American families were barred from adopting Russian children, a top official said.

Elton John raises over $6 mn for charity

March 6, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) Singer Elton John has raised over $6 million for charity, thanks to his celebrity guests.

Hussey urges Oz to keep faith in current batsmen during India Test series

March 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Mar 6 (ANI): Retired Australian great Michael Hussey has urged selectors to keep faith in their current crop of batsmen following their horrendous batting display in the first two Test matches against India, and he added recalling him in the Test team won't solve any problems.

Russian official jailed for creating 'ghost' soldiers

March 5, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A former Russian defence ministry financial administrator has been sentenced to five years in prison for tampering with servicemen's official records to create "ghost" soldiers.

Wilson opens up about sexuality

March 5, 2013 at 12:25 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) Actor Richard Wilson, who has been named in a magazine's list of influential gay couples, has opened up about his sexual orientation.

'Shunned' Oz off-spinner O'Keefe still hoping to earn debut baggy green

March 1, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Sydney, Mar 1 (ANI): Australian off-spinner Steve O'Keefe, who was controversially overlooked for the Test squad touring India, has claimed he would try to perform more consistently in domestic cricket to force selectors to pick him in the Test team.

Marussia seeking new engine supplier for 2014

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Barcelona, Feb 28 (IANS) Formula 1 team Marussia confirmed that they will change their engine suppliers from the 2014 season as their current suppliers Cosworth are expected to pull out at the end of the 2013 season.

MAT Feb 2013 results declared: Check result

February 22, 2013 at 6:07 PM

MAT Feb 2013 results have been declared. The declaration of the MAT results has ended the wait of the candidates who were eagerly waiting for the declaration of the results.

Watson 'dooms' prospect as opener after confirming his No.4 batting role

February 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Feb 20 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has confirmed that he will remain at the No.4 batting position for the first Test against India on Friday, dooming his prospect of returning as a Test opener in the squad.

Clarke says 'no problem' if DRS is not used during India Test series

February 17, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Sydney, Feb 17 (ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has claimed it doesn't bother them if the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) is not used during their four-match Test series against India.

Tree plantation to mark Syedna's 102nd birthday

February 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) A tree plantation drive has begun here in a run up to the 102nd birthday celebrations of Dawoodi Bohra spiritual head Syedna Mohammed Burhannuddin, a family member said Sunday.

Manchester United players arrive in flashy Chevrolets following bumper sponsorship deal with Genera

February 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Manchester, Feb 12 (ANI): Manchester United fans were given a double delight on Monday, when their favourite players arrived for training in brand new flashy Chevrolets.

Apple iPhone passcodes could be replaced with 'image recognition system'

February 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has applied for a patent on the use of images to authenticate the user of a Mac or some other 'i' product.

Chile judge orders exhumation of 'legendary poet' Pablo Neruda's remains

February 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM

London, Feb. 9 (ANI): A judge in Chile has ordered the digging up of poet Pablo Neruda's grave, as part of an inquest into his death in 1973.

Apple applies for patent on use of 'images for authentication'

February 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has applied for a patent on the use of images to authenticate the user of a Mac or some other 'i' product.

Langer tips 'improved' Marsh to score lots of runs in future

February 6, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Sydney, Feb 6(ANI): Shaun Marsh is hell bent to make Australian selectors repent for not selecting him in the 17-man touring party to India for the Test series after yet another solid innings in a Sheffield Shield match on Tuesday with former batsman Justin Langer has tipping the left arm batsman to score lots of runs in future.

NASA's WISE telescope feels the heat from Orion's sword

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE has captured a new, expansive view of the tangle of clouds and stars that lie in Orion's sword.

Abu Dhabi to have five new mosques

February 5, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 5 (IANS/WAM) Authorities in Abu Dhabi will build five new mosques in the new district of Al Falah.

Brand advises Moore to visit India

February 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 5 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand has reportedly suggested to actress friend Demi Moore to visit yoga retreats in India, which can help her get over her split from estranged husband Ashton Kutcher.

Former skipper Vaughan tips Root as future England captain

February 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, Feb 5(ANI): Former captain Michael Vaughan has tipped Joe Root to have a bright future at the international stage just like him, adding the Yorkshire batsman has all the qualities to lead the England team in future.

Action time for Sunny Leone

February 4, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) "Tina And Lolo" is adult star-turned-actress Sunny Leone's first action movie and director Devang Dholakia says she will have to undergo special training before she starts shooting for his movie.

'Test specialist' Siddle wants to play in 2015 WC for Oz

February 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, Feb 2(ANI): Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has claimed he would like to play in the 2015 fifty overs World Cup despite his burgeoning reputation as a Test specialist.

Hillary Clinton bids farewell as secretary of state

February 2, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS/EFE) Hillary Clinton formally stepped down as US secretary of state Friday with a letter to President Barack Obama and an emotional farewell address to the department she has run for four years.

NEET PG 2013 Results for MD, MS

January 31, 2013 at 5:07 PM

NEET PG 2013 Results for MD, MS and post graduate diploma courses are highly awaited by the candidate who have appeared for NEET PG 2013 to get admission in the MD, MS and PG program of their choice.

Oz pace legend Lillee joins CA as bowling advisor

January 31, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sydney, Jan. 31 (ANI): Pace great Dennis Lillee has been appointed as a bowling advisor to the high performance coaching panel of Cricket Australia (CA).

India is Dubai airport's biggest destination country

January 30, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Dubai, Jan 30 (IANS/WAM) India was the single biggest destination country in 2012 for the Dubai international airport in terms of passenger numbers.

'Jet setting' Hillary Clinton wants 20 years of sleep before contemplating next move!

January 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, Jan. 30 (ANI): Outgoing secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said she is not thinking about running for president in 2016, saying that she is looking forward to finishing up her tenure and then catching up on about 20 years of sleep deprivation.

Giles says hitting off with Cook helped him integrate well with dressing room

January 29, 2013 at 3:18 PM

London, Jan 29(ANI): Ashley Giles has claimed hitting off well with captain Alastair cook has eased him into life as England's one-day coach.

China warns of forest fires

January 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Beijing, Jan 28 (IANS) Chinese authorities Monday issued an alert for forest fires in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan which have received scarce rainfall this month.

McGrath claims Oz sans Hussey, Ponting would find it tough in India

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27(ANI): Pace legend Glenn McGrath has claimed Australia would struggle in their upcoming Test tour to India in the absence of veterans like Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey.

Obama says 'he'll miss' one of US' most 'finest secretaries' Clinton

January 26, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that he will miss Hillary Rodham Clinton, describing her as one of the finest Secretaries of State the nation has ever seen.

Clinton wearing 'special eyeglasses' to treat 'double vision' post concussion

January 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wearing a pair of special eyeglasses that have a lens which is used to treat double vision, eye doctors have said.

UPSC CDS I Admit Card Hall Ticket 2013 Download

January 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM

The candidates who have applied for CDS I exam are looking for UPSC CDS I Admit Card Hall Ticket 2013 Download. The CDS (I) e-Admit cards can be downloaded till 17th February 2013.

Pentagon to lift combat ban on women serving on front line

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

London, Jan. 24 (ANI): U.S. Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has decided to lift the ban on women military personnel serving on the front line, opening more than 230,000 front line positions and elite commando posts for them.

Chastain shocked over Bigelow's Oscar snub

January 20, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Jessica Chastain says she was shocked to learn that her "Zero Dark Thirty" director Kathryn Bigelow missed out on the best director nominations of the prestigious Academy Awards.

Former Ukraine PM charged with financing lawmaker's murder

January 18, 2013 at 11:13 PM

Kiev, Jan 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Jailed former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko is now an official suspect in the 1996 killing of businessman-lawmaker Yevhen Shcherban, the prosecutor general said Friday.

'American Idol' to be simulcast in US, India

January 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) The forthcoming edition of singing reality show "American Idol" will premiere exclusively on BIG CBS LOVE every Friday concurrently with the US.

ICAI Cost Accountants CAT foundation Results declared: Check results

January 15, 2013 at 12:54 PM

ICAI Cost Accountants CAT foundation Results has been declared. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the students who had appeared for the examination held earlier.

Cooper to take mom to Oscars

January 14, 2013 at 12:10 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper, who recently split from girlfriend Zoe Saldana, will walk the Oscars red carpet with his mother Gloria.

Blind girl chides Putin over adoption ban

January 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Moscow, Jan 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teenaged girl who was born blind has become an overnight internet sensation in Russia after publicly appealing to President Vladimir Putin to repel the ban on foreign adoptions that he endorsed.

Sunny Leone promotes sterilisation campaign for dogs in Mumbai

January 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Mumbai, Jan.11 (ANI): Actress Sunny Leone is promoting a campaign for the sterilisation of dogs in Mumbai, and this week, she urged people to take care of dogs after they become part of the family.

Megan Fox's son voted 'best-named' celebrity baby

January 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): Megan Fox's son has reportedly been crowned the 'best-named' celebrity baby, according to a new poll.

Steve Finn to spearhead England attack in India ODI series in absence of Anderson, Broad

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan. 8 (ANI): Fast bowler Steven Finn has been asked to spearhead the England attack in the upcoming One Day series in India.

Former Oz captain Waugh says replacing 'in form' Hussey tough job for selectors

January 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Sydney, Jan 3(ANI): Former captain Steve Waugh believes Australian selectors would find it tough to replace retiring Michael Hussey, who has been in superb form of late, and added that it would be even more difficult than finding an alternate for retired Ricky Ponting.

US pledges to forge closer ties with Japan's new government

December 28, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Tokyo, Dec 28 (ANI): The Obama administration will seek to forge a close relationship with Japan's new Liberal Democratic Party-led government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an official has said.

Evictions rise in Spain

December 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Madrid, Dec 28 (IANS/EFE) Eviction proceedings in Spanish courts rose to a record 49,702 as of Sep 30, up 15.9 percent from the same period in 2011, authorities said Thursday.

Clinton endorses Obama's nomination of John Kerry as next US Secretary of State

December 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): Hillary Clinton has reportedly issued a statement endorsing US President Barack Obama's nomination of Senator John Kerry to succeed her as the next US Secretary of State.

Gere missed Golden Globe nomination news

December 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Actor Richard Gere says he did not know about his Golden Globe nomination as he was travelling.

Perry congratulates ex-hubby Brand on 'clean decade'

December 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 20 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry has reportedly written an email to ex-husband Russell Brand congratulating him for not having had drugs for last one decade.