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

UAV for anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh, says Shinde

June 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said the government was making arrangements to deploy an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in areas close to Chhattisgarh to gather intelligence on Maoists.

Need peaceful politics in Maoist-hit areas: PM

June 10, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Parties must work together to ensure peaceful political activity in Maoists' areas, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said at an all-party meeting here Monday.

Need peaceful politics in Maoist-hit areas: PM

June 10, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Parties must work together to ensure peaceful political activity in areas where the Maoists are active, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said at an all-party meeting here Monday.

Maoism not mere law and order problem: K.C. Singh Deo

June 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Maoist violence was not a mere law and order problem and the lack of development in tribal areas was an important cause of the malaise, Tribal Affairs Minister K.C. Singh Deo said Monday.

Govt. to hold all-party meet on Naxal issue today

June 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): The Central Government will hold an all-party meeting today to discuss ways to tackle Naxal menace in the backdrop of May 25 audacious attack in Chhattisgarh that killed 28 people including three prominent Congress leaders

PM to hold all-party meet on Maoists

June 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold an all-party meet Monday to finetune the government's strategy to deal with Maoists, official sources said Sunday.

BJP says UPA has failed to take care of internal terror issues

June 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Panaji (Goa), June 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday blamed the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) for the Maoist menace stating that the UPA has failed to take care of internal terror related issues.

How much longer will the carnage last?

June 7, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Raipur, June 7 (ANI) The recent attack by the Naxals in south Chhattisgarh, where the top ranking political leaders of Chhattisgarh were killed has been one of the gruesome attacks against Indian politicians in the recent past.

PM on Maoist attack: no place for such violence

June 5, 2013 at 12:17 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Taking a strong stand against Maoist attacks like the May 25 strike against Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday that such violence has no place in a democracy.

PM to inaugurate chief ministers conference on 'internal security' today

June 5, 2013 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate the conference of Chief Ministers on 'internal security' here today.

Maoists kill CRPF officer in Chhattisgarh

June 1, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Raipur, June 1 (IANS) Maoists attacked a CRPF search party in Chhattisgarh close to the Odisha border Saturday evening and killed an assistant commandant, police said. The ambush came exactly a week after the deadly attack on a Congress convoy in the Bastar region.

Maoist violence and state ineptitude (Comment)

June 1, 2013 at 12:25 PM

The latest act of depredation by the Maoists has shown that they remain as much of a danger for the established order as when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in 2010 that they posed the greatest internal security threat.

End the 'war', talk to Maoists, PUDR says

May 31, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) Friday urged the central and state governments to talk to Maoists in order to end the "war" raging in the vast Bastar region in Chhattisgarh.

Congress dilemma: focus on Maoist insurgency or election? (Comment)

May 31, 2013 at 5:37 PM

'If terrorism is uncontrolled, if leftwing extremism continues to flourish in important parts of our country which have tremendous natural resources of minerals, that will certainly affect the climate for investment.'

R.R. Patil's security being reviewed after Maoist threat

May 31, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) The Maharashtra government is reviewing security for state Home Minister R.R. Patil following an open threat issued by Maoist guerrillas, a top official said here Friday.

NASA using weightlessness of space to design stronger materials

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Researchers at Northeastern University are among the many scientists, who are helping NASA use the weightlessness of space to design stronger materials here on Earth.

Not ruling out talks with Maoists: Jairam Ramesh

May 28, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In the wake of a Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Tuesday said he did not rule out dialogue with the left-wing extremists.

Maoists claim Chhattisgarh Congress leader Karma was their prime target

May 28, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi/Raipur, May 28 (ANI): Maoists on Tuesday claimed that the main target of their deadly May 25 attack on a convoy of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh's Bastar District was tribal leader Mahendra Karma.

Maoist attack barbarous, says Sheila Dikshit

May 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Describing the deadly Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh "barbarous", Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said the incident has shaken the democratic fabric of the country.

Maoist attack: Congress 'sad and angry' but shows restraint

May 27, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Congress is both "sad and angry" over the killing of party workers by the Maoists in Chhattisgarh, but will not decide its future course of action in haste, said party sources Monday.

Naxal attack: Rajnath Singh, Jaitley to meet slain leaders' families tomorrow

May 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley, will visit Chhattisgarh on Tuesday to meet the family members of the slain Congress leaders.

NIA will probe security lapses in Chhattisgarh: R.P.N. Singh

May 27, 2013 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) There have been security lapses in the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh and the National Investigative Agency (NIA) will investigate the incident, Minister of State for Home R.P.N. Singh said Monday.

Narayanasamy accuses Chhattisgarh Govt. for 'not providing adequate security'

May 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Monday held the Raman Singh Government in Chhattisgarh responsible for the killing of senior Congress leaders in a Maoist attack in Bastar.

SIT must probe Chhattisgarh attack: Rajnath Singh

May 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) A court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) should investigate the killing of Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, BJP president Rajnath Singh said Monday.

Maoist-hit states asked to review security of political leaders

May 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The home ministry has asked Maoist-hit states to review the security of political leaders in the wake of the brutal attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, official sources said Monday.

Maoists danced before riddling Mahendra Karma with bullets, says a survivor

May 26, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Bastar, May 26 (ANI): Anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement's founder Mahendra Karma was the prime target of the insurgents when they attacked the Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region and the rebels danced before they riddled him with bullets, a survivor said on Sunday.

Maoists danced on finding Karma, shot gunmen in legs: Survivor

May 26, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), May 26 (IANS) Anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement's founder Mahendra Karma was the prime target of the insurgents when they attacked the Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region and the rebels danced before they riddled him with bullets, a survivor said Sunday.

Maoist attack: India will not be intimidated, says Mukherjee

May 26, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Expressing shock at the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said the country would not be "intimidated" by such acts. Vice President Hamid Ansari said extremism and violence have to be fought and eliminated.

Elaborate strategy to tackle Maoists: Raman Singh

May 26, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Jagdalpur, May 26 (IANS) A day after a Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh claimed close to 30 lives, Chief Minister Raman Singh Sunday said an elaborate strategy would be put in place to give a fitting response to Maoist insurgents.

Maoist attack: India will not be intimidated, says Mukherjee

May 26, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) "Deeply dismayed" and "shocked" by the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said the country would not be "overawed" or "intimidated" by such action.

Naxal attack one of the most audacious: Advani

May 26, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Gurgaon, May 26 (IANS) Terming the Naxal attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh "one of the most audacious", BJP leader L.K. Advani Sunday called upon everyone to "come together" to combat the Naxal challenge.

BJP condemns brutal Maoist attack on Congress in Bastar

May 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The BJP Sunday condemned the Maoist attack on a Congress convoy in Chhattisgarh in which 16 people, including two senior Congress leaders, were killed, and appealed to political parties to come together and fight the extremist menace.

Karma was reportedly shot in cold blood by Maoists

May 26, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Raipur, May 26 (ANI): Tribal Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who organised the anti-Naxalite "Salwa Judum" movement in Chhattisgarh, was reportedly shot dead in cold blood in Saturday's Maoist attack in a forested area of Jagdalpur in the state's Sukma District.

Maoist attack: Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi to visit Chhattisgarh

May 26, 2013 at 9:02 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Following Saturday's tragic and dastardly attack on Congress leaders and activists by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi will visit state capital Raipur on Sunday to offer their condolences and support to families of those killed and injured.

Maoists kill 16 in attack on Congress rally in Chhattisgarh

May 26, 2013 at 1:42 AM

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of 16 people, including two senior Congress leaders and injuries to 25 others.

Maoists attack Congress convoy, two leaders killed; Sonia condemns

May 26, 2013 at 12:38 AM

Raipur/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An over 100-strong group of Maoists Saturday attacked a Congress party convoy, carrying out a landmine blast and then opening fire, resulting in the death of two senior Congress leaders, including Mahendra Karma, and injuries to senior party leader V.C. Shukla.

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh (update)

May 25, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Chhattisgarh, May 25 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma was reportedly killed in an ambush by Maoists on the Darbha Ghat section of the Jagdalpur-Sukma Highway in Chhattisgarh's tribal-dominant Bastar District on Saturday afternoon.

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma killed by Maoists in Chattisgarh

May 25, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Chattisgarh, May 25 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma was killed in an attack by Maoists in Jagdalpur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, according to television reports.

Modi inaugurates Yoga University in Ahmedabad

May 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ahmedabad, May 23 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the first-ever Yoga University in Ahmedabad

Ghai to make 'Hero', 'Khalnayak'... again

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has decided to re-visit his old hits, including "Hero", "Karma", "Ram Lakhan" and "Khalnayak", and bring those stories on the big screen back again with fresh twists and turns.

Now, 'smart' fabrics that change color and shape in response to body movement

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Imagine a dress that changes shape and colour on its own, or a shirt that can capture the energy from human movement and use it to charge an iPhone.

Justin Bieber gets customised 'Bieber Bat Bike' from dad on 19th b'day

March 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Justin Bieber's father gifted the teenage icon a customised 'Bieber Bat Bike' for his 19th birthday.

Bieber plans circus party for 19th birthday

March 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, Mar 1 (IANS) Singer Justin Beiber, who turned 19 Friday, chose a circus as the theme for his birthday party.

Anupam Kher plans to don director's hat again (Lead, superseding previous story)

January 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has spent over three decades in the Hindi film industry and has directed one film, plans to go behind the camera again.

Anupam Kher plans to don director's hat

January 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who has spent over three decades in the Hindi film industry, has plans to take up direction sooner or later.

MMA fighter posts video online to discuss penis injury during sex

December 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

London, Dec 19 (ANI): Former Ultimate Fighter hopeful Ray Elbe has revealed the most painful experience of his life after breaking his penis during a sex romp with his girlfriend.

Petition on Tibet to be submitted to United Nations

December 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Concerned about increasing incidents of self-immolation by Tibetans, a petition signed by over 350,000 people advocating a resolution to the Tibet issue would be submitted to various United Nations (UN) offices Monday, the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile said Sunday.

I-League: Pune FC back to winning ways

November 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Pune FC went in with a mission and walked clear with a 2-0 win over Pailan Arrows in an I-League fifth round encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Friday.

Chhattisgarh Congress leader escapes landmine blast

November 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Dantewada, Nov 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who is credited with founding the anti-Maoist movement Salwa Judum, escaped a landmine blast Thursday while his motorcade was passing through a forest in Dantewada district.

Chhattisgarh Congress leader escapes landmine blast

November 8, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Dantewada, Nov 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who is credited with founding the anti-Maoist movement Salwa Judum, escaped a landmine blast Thursday while his motorcade was passing through a forest in Dantewada district.

Sandy forces three carmakers to scrap 15,000 cars

November 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Chicago, Nov 8 (IANS) Toyota Motor, Chrysler, Nissan and Honda plan to scrap about 15,000 vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy as automakers and dealers continue assessing the storm's impact, said media reports.

Anupam among five most talented actors in Asia

November 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher is on cloud nine after making it to the list of five best actors in Asia by an international magazine.

Now, send real-life gifts through new Facebook app

September 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Wellington, Sep.28 (ANI): Social networking site Facebook is rolling out a new service that would allow users to send real-life presents to one another.

LiLo's recent arrest was simply karma, says Amanda Bynes

September 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

New York, September 21 (ANI): Amanda Bynes has told her friends that Lindsay Lohan's recent arrest in an alleged hit-and-run case was "simply Karma."

One-stop shop for Pakistani designers now in India

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) From Karma, Libas, Fahad Hussayn to Rizwan Beyg, the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) is bringing some of their most renowned designers' labels to India through PFDC - The Boulevard, a design store that is set to open here Sep 20.

Nedfi promotes handloom and handicraft industry in northeast

August 30, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Bomdila (Arunachal Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Realising that handloom and handicrafts is the second largest industry in the northeast region and employs large number of artisans, the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) is making all possible efforts to promote them and help them establish a market.

Character actors are pillars of films: Anupam Kher

August 28, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher believes that character artists are the real pillars of any film.

Sesa Goa in Durand Cup

August 27, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, August 27 (IANS) Sesa Goa drew 1-1 with Pune FC to qualify for the semifinal of the 125th Durand Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium here Monday.

Bani's Bollywood plans get delayed (With Image)

July 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) VJ Bani, first runner up of season four of adventure reality show "Roadies", has carved out a career as a host, but rues that when it comes to Bollywood, she is unlucky as her plans to enter filmdom always gets delayed.

Osian's film fest back with rare, bold films

July 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) From infamous Japanese movie "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" to "Karma" featuring Devika Rani-Himanshu Rai's lip-lock to crime thriller "Gangs Of Wasseypur" - the Osian's-Cinefan Film Festival, which returns after a two-year-hiatus, promises to be an eclectic platter for the capital's movie buffs.

People believe they are `investing in Karma` by doing good deeds

July 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): Waiting for an important, uncontrollable outcome in life may lead people to do good deeds with the implicit expectation that the universe will return the favour, a phenomenon they refer to as "investing in karma," a new research suggests.

Bieber files complaint against paparazzo

July 9, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Los Angeles, July 9 (IANS) Teen sensation Justin Bieber has filed a harassment complaint against a photographer due to whom he had to speed up his Fisker Karma sports car and ended up paying a fine.

Justin Bieber ticketed for speeding

July 7, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Washington, July 7 (ANI): Justin Bieber was ticketed for speeding "like a maniac" while trying to shake off paparazzi near Los Angeles on Friday.

Bieber fined for speeding

July 7, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber had to pay a fine for speeding his Fisker Karma sports car.

Leonardo DiCaprio partners with 'green' car company

July 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio has sealed his "eco warrior" credentials by becoming an equity investor in the electric car company Fisker Automotive.

DiCaprio partners with electric car company

July 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, July 5 (IANS) Actor and eco-warrior Leonardo Di Caprio has become an equity investor in electric car company Fisker Automotive.

High ranking lama arrested in Delhi

June 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Shimla, June 15 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Police Friday arrested a high ranking lama of the Karma Kagyu School, a sect of Tibetan Buddhism, from Delhi in connection with the arrest of eight suspected Taiwanese for staying illegally in the state.

Justin Bieber trained with Mike Tyson before 'roughing up photographer'

May 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Justin Bieber trained with former Boxing legend Mike Tyson just days before a photographer complained of being roughed up by the teen popstar at a shopping centre.

Money laundering charges against 17th Karmapa dropped

May 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

The Una district court in Himachal Pradesh on Monday dropped the charges of money laundering leveled against 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje by accepting the Himachal Pradesh government's plea that had urged the court to drop the charges in recovering the foreign currency from Gyuto monastery........

Court drops charges against Karmapa in currency case

May 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, May 21 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government's move to remove the name of Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje from a case of a currency seizure got a local court's nod Monday with the judge deciding to drop the charges against him.

Eight-month pregnant Chantelle Houghton walks out on Alex Reid

May 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Glamour model Chantelle Houghton has reportedly walked out on her fiance Alex Reid, weeks before the couple's baby is due.

Anupam pays 'smiling tribute' to late father in Shimla

May 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Shimla, May 3 (IANS) It's a celebration, not mourning, said noted Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who was here along with his family to pay a tribute to his late father Pushkar Nath Kher.

Currency case: Petition against Karmapa dismissed

April 25, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Shimla, April 25 (IANS) A petition opposing the dropping of criminal charges against Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, in a currency seizure case registered last year, was Wednesday rejected by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

From Chinese agent to innocent monk - flipflops on Karmapa

April 25, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Dharamsala, April 25 (IANS) From a Chinese agent to an alleged accumulator of ill-gotten wealth to innocent monk -- the official line of the Himachal Pradesh administration on Tibetan religious head and 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is a tale of flipflops.

India, Bhutan to refresh friendship over fine print

April 25, 2012 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A three-day confluence of narratives, ideas, literary expositions and cultural showcases from India and Bhutan will strengthen the growing South Asian cultural solidarity in the Himalayan kingdom next month.

Himachal to drop charges against Karmapa

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Shimla, April 24 (IANS) In a major relief for Tibetan religious head and the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday decided to drop a criminal case related to the seizure of unaccounted Indian and foreign currency from his monastery.

Food in art: Artists play with dynamics of gastronomy

April 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A plate of food and wine on the table is no longer mere gastronomy. It is high art of flavour, colour, textures, concepts, cultures, science and politics - everything that contemporary art has been experimenting with for the last decade.

Bollywood now more professional, but impersonal: Anupam Kher (Interview)

April 11, 2012 at 12:21 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) He has been part of the film industry for almost three decades. Veteran actor Anupam Kher says that there was a lot of togetherness earlier in the industry, but Bollywood has now become professional but impersonal.

I-League: Pune rout Chirag Kerala

April 1, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Kochi, April 1 (IANS) Pune FC made their intentions for the season clear as they thrashed Chirag United Kerala 3-0 in round 22 of the I-League at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, here Sunday.

Chirag Kerala host Pune FC

March 31, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Kochi, March 31 (IANS) Chirag United Kerala will host Pune FC in a 22nd round I-League encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Sunday. The Pune outfit beat Chirag 3-1 in their last match in November.

Justin Bieber gets eco-friendly vehicle on 18th birthday

March 2, 2012 at 10:04 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Justin Bieber was gifted an eco-friendly Fisker Karma vehicle for his 18th birthday by his manager Scooter Braun.

Justin Bieber gets eco-friendly vehicle on 18th birthday

March 2, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, March 2 (ANI): Justin Bieber was gifted an eco-friendly Fisker Karma vehicle for his 18th birthday by his manager Scooter Braun.

Villagers help security forces nab Maoists in Bengal

December 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Jhargram, Dec 29 (ANI): Five Maoist were arrested in West Bengal's Jhargram subdivision following a tip-off from villagers.

'Honour' violence against women from ethnic minorities in UK doubles in three years

December 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

London, Dec 28 (ANI): The number of women from Britain's ethnic communities stepping forward to report honour- related violence has more than doubled in three years, new figures have revealed.

Yoko Ono's artwork to shed light on challenges faced by Indian women

December 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): Yoko Ono is creating a special art installation for a gallery in Delhi to shed light on some of the challenges faced by Indian women.

Former Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire: Activists

December 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Beijing, Dec 10(ANI): A former Tibetan Buddhist monk is reported to have died after setting himself ablaze in protest against Chinese rule in Tibet.

Brit woman faces jail for cooking kitten to death in microwave

November 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

London, Nov 24 (ANI): A woman in England has been charged with cooking a friend's cat to death in a microwave as revenge for reporting her boyfriend to police.

Spirituality 'taking over from religion in Britain'

October 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM

London, Oct 17 (ANI): Secularism and more mystical, personal beliefs is taking over from religion in Britain, a new research has revealed.

Malaysian PM 'punk's' radio listeners

September 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep.21 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak successfully pulled off a prank on an unsuspecting senior executive of a radio station over the Hitz.fm's popular Gotcha Call segment.

DiCaprio's rep refutes claim actor bought ?25K eco friendly car for Lively

August 25, 2011 at 4:28 PM

London, Aug 25 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio's representative has dismissed reports of the star spending 25,000 pounds on an eco-friendly car for his girlfriend Blake Lively.

Woodstock in US has a yoga studio for each 1000 of its residents

July 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Nevada (US), July 03 (ANI): The Woodstock town in New York state of the US, known as 'Colony of the Arts', is now one of the '10 fantastically yoga-friendly towns' of USA, as declared by August 2011 issue of Yoga Journal.

Natasha Giggs threatens to kill traitor pal who exposed her affair with Ryan

June 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM

London, June 22 (ANI): Ryan Giggs' sister-in-law has revealed that she has found out the identity of the pal who exposed her eight-year affair with the Manchester United ace, and has threatened to kill the 'little rat bitch'.

Dalai Lama's power to be given to elected leadership: Samdhong Rinpoche

May 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Dharamshala, May 29 (ANI): The outgoing Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche has said the powers of the Dalai Lama would be given to the new leadership and its Parliament members.

Tibetan encyclopedia shows 'brain surgery was practiced 2900 years ago'

April 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (ANI): A specialist on Tibetan culture and literature has claimed that doctors started practicing brain surgery at least 2,900 years ago.

Sikkim gets its first Public art festival

March 23, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Gangtok, Mar.23 (ANI): Sikkim has organized its first ever art festival in Gangtok to create awareness among the locals about art and environment safety.

Asians are rubbish between the sheets, says NY author

March 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 14 (ANI): A politically incorrect book on interracial dating by a white women author is all set to spark a controversy.

Residence of Karmapa Lama's personal secretary raided in Dharamsala

January 29, 2011 at 5:30 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 29 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Police raided the residence of Gompo Tsering, the personal secretary of Tibetan leader Karmapa Lama here on Saturday.

Radiohead's 'OK Computer' named greatest album of the past 25 years

December 23, 2010 at 1:35 PM

London, Dec 23 (ANI): Radiohead's 'OK Computer' has topped a new list of the greatest albums of the past quarter century.

Snooki says she hasn't had sex in 3 months

October 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): 'Jersey Shore' star Nicole Pollizi, a.k.a Snooki, has revealed that she has been sex deprived for at least 3 months.

Boy George ecstatic over being clean for two years

October 9, 2010 at 3:42 PM

London, Oct 9 (ANI): Boy George is ecstatic for having managed to stay sober and drug-free for more than two years.