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Anderson replaces Elliott in New Zealand squad

June 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Cardiff, June 16 (IANS) Left-handed batsman Corey Anderson will replace Grant Elliot in New Zealand's ICC Champions Trophy squad.

Experts favour public-private partnership to curb NCDs

June 7, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Terming non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as "silent killers" which are rising gradually and affecting the country's productivity, experts from the field said Friday that an effective public-private partnership can tackle the problem.

Swimming Australia lose sponsor over Nettlefold scandal

June 5, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Sydney, June 5 (ANI): Swimming Australia (SA) has been linked to another scandal that has made their chief sponsor Energy Australia cut ties with them only a year into a lucrative five-year deal.

Telangana statehood demand: Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of betrayal

June 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government for backtracking on its promise of creating a separate state of Telangana to be carved out of Andhra Pradesh.

Keshav Rao, two other Congress MPs formally join Telangana Rashtra Samithi

June 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI): Congress MPs G Vivek, M Jagannath and senior party leader K Keshav Rao, who had quit the ruling party over the Telangana issue, formally joined the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) here last evening at a public meeting here in the presence of party president K. Chandrashekar Rao.

Heather Graham, ray of light in 'The Hangover...' says director

June 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Director Todd Phillips says actress Heather Graham is like ray of light for him in "The Hangover Part III".

Smoking affects pregnant women, children, say experts

May 31, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Highlighting the ill-effects of smoking on children and pregnant women, experts Friday said that counselling about the risks of smoking in pregnancy would help limit the use of tobacco among women.

Three Congress MPs set Friday deadline for government to meet demand for separate Telangana state

May 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

Hyderabad, May 31 (ANI): The three Congress Members of Parliament from Andhra Pradesh, who announced plans to quit the party and join the rival Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), have set Friday (May 31) as the deadline for the government to meet their demand for the creation of a separate Telangana state.

Renee Zellweger set to sign up for 3rd 'Bridget Jones' flick

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): Renee Zellweger and her 'Bridget Jones' co-stars Colin Firth and Hugh Grant may sign up for the third movie of the successful franchise.

Jon Bon Jovi recalls horror over daughter's drug overdose

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Jon Bon Jovi has revealed that it was the worst moment in his life as a father, when his teenage daughter Stephanie called him from the hospital after a drug overdose.

Plague wiped out Roman Empire

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Scientists have confirmed that the Justinianic Plague of the sixth to eighth centuries was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

George Clooney to make film with Grant Heslov?

April 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Hollywood actor George Clooney is reportedly reuniting with his "Argo" co-producer Grant Heslov to make a film based on a news article.

Indian researchers get generous fillip from EU

April 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) An over 2.2-million-euros grant to research the mysteries of the human DNA in a lab in France - that's the handsome sum Indian researcher Ramesh Pillai has got from the European Research Council (ERC). Till now, 13 Indians have got grants to pursue unfettered or "blue sky" research, ERC data shows.

Charges against 'Elvis impersonator' accused of sending ricin letter to Obama dropped

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr. 24 (ANI): Charges have been dropped against the man accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and a senator.

Over 2,000 march for Haemophilia awareness

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) To commemorate World Haemophilia Day and spread awareness about the bleeding disorder, over 2,000 people Sunday participated in a walk and a rally in the capital.

Most impolite and polite celebs revealed

April 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New York, April 20 (ANI): George Clooney, Ryan Gosling and Charlie Rose are the most polite Hollywood stars, while Hugh Grant and Lindsay Lohan are the most ill mannered, according to website 'Right or Rude'.

PCB denies reports of eyeing 'Grant Flower as batting coach'

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Karachi, Apr 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed reports that it was in talks with former Zimbabwean batsman Grant Flower to appoint him as batting coach of the national team.

PCB denies reports of eyeing 'Grant Flower as batting coach'

April 14, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Karachi, Apr 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed reports that it was in talks with former Zimbabwean batsman Grant Flower to appoint him as batting coach of the national team.

Grant Flower eyed by PCB for batting coach role

April 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): Former Zimbabwe Test batsman Grant Flower has been considered for the position of batting coach by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Ambiverts, not extroverts, tend to be most effective salespeople

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): It is often assumed that extroverts make the best salespeople? But that is not the case.

Indian vaccine regulatory system meets WHO standards

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Indian vaccine regulatory system has met the standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), health ministry officials said Tuesday.

Gattani in pre-finals of Asia Rotax Max Championship

April 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Sepang (Malaysia), April 9 (IANS) Delhi based Keshav Gattani finished 10th in Heat 2 of seniors category in the Asia Rotax Max Championship.

Tom Sizemore reveals 3-year affair with Liz Hurley

April 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

London, April 7 (ANI): Tom Sizemore has revealed in his book that he had a 3-year romance with Liz Hurley, while she was dating Hugh Grant.

Working to prevent non-communicable diseases: Health ministry

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India's health ministry Thursday said it would scale up the response to non-communicable diseases and work towards prevention and control of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and strokes.

Liz Hurley's hug to Indian ex 'upsets' Shane Warne

April 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley, who recently embraced her former husband Arun Nayar and gave him a lingering clinch at a friend's 50th birthday bash in London last week, has reportedly upset her fiance Shane Warne with her gesture.

Christine Bleakley splits with agent to join Ant and Dec team

March 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): Christine Bleakley has reportedly parted ways with the agent who orchestrated her 4 million pound ITV deal and joined the team behind Ant and Dec.

Christine Bleakley dumps manager for second time in three years

March 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Christine Bleakley has ditched her manager for the second time in three years in a bid to revive her TV career.

After Left, TDP leaders begin indefinite fast in Hyderabad

March 26, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Even as police arrested leaders of Left parties who were on hunger strike for last four days to protest hike in electricity tariff, leaders of the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Tuesday night launched an indefinite fast here on the same issue.

Over 130 ex-footballers currently behind bars in UK

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): A charity organization has called for football administrators to help about 133 former players, including former Everton star Michael Branch, who are currently behind bars.

Bangalore hospital to screen eyes of babies for diseases

March 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Bangalore, March 23 (IANS) Super specialty Narayana Nethralaya in this tech hub has become the country's first eye hospital to screen eyes of prematurely-born babies for any disease affecting their vision.

How colours affect your purchases

March 22, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Washington, March 22 (ANI): People subconsciously associate specific colours with certain feelings, and this has affect on how much you spend at a mall, according to marketing experts.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler spotted holding hands in Berlin

March 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New York, March 19 (ANI): George Clooney and Stacy Keibler held hands as they headed to dinner in Berlin over the weekend, quashing rumours of their alleged break-up.

Michael Jordan's alleged baby mum demands DNA test

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, March 18 (ANI): A woman in Georgia has stepped up her paternity battle with Michael Jordan by demanding that the basketball icon submit to a DNA test.

Comic Relief charity telethon raises record 75m pounds

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): Celebrities and the public have helped this year's Comic Relief charity telethon to raise a record 75 million pounds so far.

George Clooney begins shooting new film

March 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Berlin, March 13 (IANS/EFE) American actor and director George Clooney began shooting in Berlin this week his new film, "The Monuments Men", which tells the story of seven men who will do anything to recover the works of art stolen by Germany's Nazi army.

Animal tests for cosmetics banned in EU

March 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, March 12 (IANS) A ban on selling cosmetics that have been tested on animals has come into force throughout the entire European Union (EU).

New system can predict malaria epidemic in northwest India 4 months in advance

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Sea surface temperatures in the tropical South Atlantic Ocean can be used to accurately forecast, by up to four months, malaria epidemics thousands of miles away in northwestern India, researchers have found.

Russell Crowe captures UFO on camera

March 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Melbourne, Mar. 7 (ANI): Russell Crowe has said that he has filmed what appears to be several flying objects flying over Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens earlier this week.

Michael Jordan slammed with paternity suit for secret 'son'

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New York, Mar. 2 (ANI): Michael Jordan has been sued by a woman, who has alleged that the basketball legend is the father of her teenage son, according to new lawsuit charges.

Benitez facing sack after blasting Chelsea fans, Abramovich

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Feb 28 (ANI): Interim manager Rafael Benitez is facing the sack after he slammed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich of undermining his credentials, and the Spaniard also blasted club fans for putting his players under unnecessary pressure in a sensational outburst on Wednesday.

Education will help stabilise population: Experts

February 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Education is the key to making people understand the need to stabilise population, say experts.

Sheila to Corporation: Grant loan to women for self-employment

February 26, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has stated that her government is committed to uplift the weaker sections, hence, many schemes are being implemented to provide loan to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities in order to start their self-employment ventures. She was addressing a function organized for loan distribution to the SC/ST/OBC/Minorities communities

UFO spotted in US after Russian meteor strike

February 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New York, Feb 26 (ANI): After the recent meteor strike in Russia, two Grants Pass residents have revealed that they witnessed an unidentified flying object hovering over the Southern Oregon night sky.

DC Comics to kill off Batman's latest Robin

February 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Washington, Feb. 26 (ANI): Batman's sidekick, Robin the Boy Wonder, will die battling a brutal enemy in a comic to be published on Wednesday.

Best film Oscar for 'Argo' upsets Iran

February 25, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Tehran, Feb 25 (IANS) The best film Oscar for the CIA thriller "Argo" has riled Iran, which says the award has unveiled the "bare politicization in Hollywood".

15 per cent of Oz adults are tattooed

February 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Melbourne, Feb. 25 (ANI): Tattoos, which was once considered the ultimate sign of rebellion, has now become a mainstream fashion statement in Australia, a new survey has revealed.

Like humans, chimps too solve puzzles for feel-good reward

February 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, February 25 (ANI): Just like humans love getting stuck into a crossword, chimpanzees get the same feeling of satisfaction from completing tricky puzzles, a new study has found.

'Argo' bags best film Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) US First Lady Michelle Obama announced Ben Affleck's directorial venture "Argo" as the best film at the 85th Academy Awards here Sunday night.

World's smallest space telescope to be launched from Sriharikota in India

February 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): The smallest astronomical satellite ever built is set to be launched on Monday, February 25, as part of a mission to prove that even a very small telescope can push the boundaries of astronomy.

Hepburn's 'Charade' chat-up line named best

February 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Late actress Audrey Hepburn's flirtatious statement - "I don't bite, you know, unless it's called for" - which she used in the movie "Charade" 50 years ago, has been voted the best movie chat-up line in an online study.

Nasal spray made from seaweed extract to treat sinusitis

February 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, February 19 (ANI): Scientists at Newcastle University are using an enzyme isolated from a marine bacterium Bacillus licheniformis found on the surface of seaweed, to develop a new nasal spray to help clear chronic sinusitis.

Hugh Grant dad again

February 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM

London, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Hugh Grant is a father for the second time. His partner Tinglan Hong has given birth to a baby boy.

Hugh Grant welcomes baby no.2

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Hugh Grant has become dad for the second time after announcing the arrival of a baby boy.

Weather girl forecasts 'slow and slutty' V-Day

February 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

New York, Feb. 14 (ANI): A weather girl was left embarrassed after she predicted that the weekend after Valentine's Day would be "slow and slutty."

Kiwi all-rounder Neesham recalled to T20 squad following injuries to Butler, Elliot

February 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Wellington, Feb 8 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been reinstated in the Twenty20 (T20) squad after injured players Ian Butler and Grant Elliot were left out from the upcoming series opener against England in Auckland on Saturday.

Australian Rugby League powerbrokers involved in racial feud

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Sydney, Feb 6 (ANI): Australian Rugby League (ARL) powerbrokers are involved in a racial feud, with Aboriginal great Larry Corowa launching a severe attack on ARL commissioner Chris Sarra following the sacking of ARL Indigenous Council chairman Percy Knight.

Grant permanent residence to foreigners in Myanmar: Vice president

February 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Yangon, Feb 2 (IANS) Myanmar Vice President U Nyan Tun has called for granting permanent residence (PR) to foreigners who would like to help the country, reported Xinhua citing the country's official daily Saturday.

'Axed captain' Taylor returns to Kiwi squads for T20s, ODIs against England

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Wellington, Feb 1(ANI): Axed New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been named in the one-day and Twenty20 squads to play England.

Coming out of the closet boosts health of lesbians, gays and bisexuals

January 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Washington, January 30 (ANI): Lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) who are out to others have lower stress hormone levels and fewer symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout, a new study has found

Four burnt alive in UP ambulance accident

January 29, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) Four people, including a woman and a child, were burnt alive Tuesday when an ambulance caught fire after hitting an electric pole in Uttar Pradesh's Sonebhadra district, police said.

Argo tipped for top Oscars after Producers Guild Award win

January 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM

London, Jan. 28 (ANI): 'Argo' is leading the way among the Oscar nominations for best picture - after being named the best film of 2012 at the Producers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

One Direction hires company to manage wealth

January 24, 2013 at 12:16 AM

London, Jan 24 (IANS) British band One Direction has reportedly hired a top firm to manage their finances.

Modern women weaker than their grannies

January 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

London, January 22 (ANI): Humans are getting weaker and today's generations simply don't have the same muscle power as their parents, new evidence suggests.

Britain treating Chinese like criminals: Experts

January 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) Britain was treating Chinese citizens "like criminals" under its complex visa entry system which was preventing thousands of tourists from visiting the country, industry experts have said.

At business summit, Mamata makes investors sing

January 15, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Haldia (West Bengal), Jan 15 (IANS) An industrialist climbing the dais at an investors' summit to sing a popular Rabindra Sangeet. The perhaps unseen scene was made possible Tuesday courtesy West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

A Mumbaikar's secret family treasure (Feature, with images)

January 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Few know about Indira Niwas, a ramshackle two-storeyed chawl almost a century old, precariously standing on a busy main road in the Kurla suburb of northeast Mumbai.

Top award-winning foreign writers at Jaipur lit fest: William Dalrymple

January 11, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A star-studded lineup of international writers, including Commonwealth Prize winner Aminatta Forna from Sierra Leone, Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson and Orange Prize winners Linda Grant and Madeline Miller, will lend glamour to the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival Feb 24-28.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul joins Derbyshire

January 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Derbyshire (England), Jan 10 (IANS/CMC) Veteran West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has signed a two-year contract to play for English county side Derbyshire.

Tamil protesters urge Oz to end cricketing ties with Lanka over human rights violations

December 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Sydney, Dec 26 (ANI): Tamil protesters, who demonstrated outside the MCG for the start of the Boxing Day Test, have urged Australia to end cricketing ties with Sri Lanka over the mass scale human right violations in the country.

Hugh Grant settles NOTW phone hacking claim

December 22, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Actor Hugh Grant has received 'substantial damages' from Rupert Murdoch's media firm News International after settling his claim for phone hacking by the now defunct British tabloid News of the World.

Former hockey greats mourn Leslie Claudius's demise

December 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Saluting Leslie Claudius's genius, Indian hockey greats Thursday mourned the demise of "one of the greatest players the game has ever seen".

9 ways to defeat stress

December 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Washington, December 19 (ANI): Life in the modern workplace is full of stress.

UN makes it easier for blacklisted Taliban militants to travel outside for peace talks

December 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM

United Nations, Dec. 18 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has made it easier for blacklisted Taliban militants to get an exemption to travel outside of Afghanistan for peace and reconciliation talks.

Hugh Grant named worst TV show guest

December 15, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Sydney, Dec 15 (ANI): Hugh Grant was blasted by 'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart for being rude to his staff, who said that the actor will never be invited back.

Rooster spared the chop over his 5 a.m. crowing

December 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

London, Dec 12 (IANS) A cockerel threatened with the chop over his noisy crowing has been saved after the sole complainant was driven out of the village in Britain where he lived, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.

Photo journalist Fernando Moleres Wins Tim Hetherington Grant

December 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

New York, Dec.11 (ANI): Photo journalist Fernando Moreles has been awarded the second Tim Hetherington Grant, an annual visual journalism award focusing on human rights, Human Rights Watch and World Press Photo announced.

'CA must consider ending cricketing relations with Lanka due to their carnage of Tamils'

December 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Sydney, Dec 11(ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) and the government must consider a ban on future fixtures against Sri Lanka due to the atrocities committed by it's government on minority Tamil population in the county, according to former cricket writer Trevor Grant, who now works with the Refugee Action Collective.

Oz radio station facing inquiry as hoax call hosts apologise

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Melbourne, December 10 (ANI): 2Day FM radio hosts Michael Christian and Mel Greig, who recently made headlines for making a hoax call to the hospital where Duchess Kate was being treated for severe morning sickness, have recorded tell-all interviews with Channels Seven and Nine that will be aired on Monday night, it has been revealed.

World Junior TT: India make winning start

December 9, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Hosts India made a winning start at the Volkswagen World Junior Table Tennis Championships with boys and girls sealing their group games at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here Sunday.

Champions Trophy: India trashed by Australia in semi-final

December 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Melbourne, Dec 8 (IANS) India once again failed to reach the final of men's Champions Trophy hockey as they were thrashed 0-3 by Australia in the semi-final at the State Netball and Hockey Centre here Saturday.

Freak accident sparked intelligence, says study

December 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, Dec 3 (IANS) A freak accident millions of years ago spurred the evolution of thinking genes in mammals - including humans, suggests a study.

Ancient 'genetic accident' led to origin of intelligence and mental illness

December 3, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, December 3 (ANI): Researchers have identified the moment in history when the genes that enabled us to think and reason evolved.

New genes behind low birth weight, adult shortness and diabetes identified

December 3, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, December 3 (ANI): An international team of genetics researchers has discovered four new gene regions that contribute to low birth weight - three of those regions influence adult metabolism, and appear to affect longer-term outcomes such as adult height, risk of type 2 diabetes and adult blood pressure.

It's official! Women ogle more than men

December 1, 2012 at 10:47 AM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): It's not men who spend their time secretly ogling women - it's women, a new study has revealed.

British judge calls for stiff fines for snooping press

November 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM

London, Nov 29 (IANS) A British judge, asked to probe the press following revelations that the News Of The World hired a detective to hack into the phone of a murdered schoolgirl, has called for numerous changes to press regulation, including fines of up to one million pounds on newspapers if they overstep the mark.

Capacity building, strategy needed to help disabled: Experts

November 28, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Agra, Nov 28 (IANS) The first World Congress on community?based rehabilitation (CBR) Wednesday called for coordinated efforts to implement CBR globally and adopting effective strategies to enhance quality of life of persons with disability (PWDs), especially those living in developing countries.

Working with LiLo was a lesson in tolerance, says Liz and Dick co-star

November 23, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Wellington, Nov 23 (ANI): New Zealand actor Grant Bowler has dished the dirt on what it's like working with Lindsay Lohan - one of the most troubled actresses in Hollywood.

Millions take part in Thackeray's funeral procession in Mumbai(Update: Bal)

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov.18 (ANI): Millions of weeping and distraught supporters of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray joined his funeral procession through the streets of Mumbai on Sunday amidst tight security.

Liz Hurley copies Duchess Kate's style

November 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM

London, Nov 18 (ANI): Liz Hurley has reportedly been spotted following Kate Middleton's fashion sense, as she appears in many events.

Balasaheb no more, era comes to an end for Shiv Sena supporters

November 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov. 17 (ANI): Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Keshav Thackeray breathed his last at his Matoshree residence in suburban Bandra here on Saturday. He was 86.

Thackeray's parochial brand of politics (Comment ? Lead)

November 17, 2012 at 6:02 PM

The pall of gloom, tinged with fear, which enveloped Mumbai because of Bal Thackeray's illness and subsequent death may be a measure of the Shiv Sena chief's political clout but can hardly be regarded as a tribute since it underlines his parochial brand of politics.

Bal Thackeray: The tiger roars no more (Obituary)

November 17, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) You loved him, you hated him, but you never could ignore him. That was Bal Keshav Thackeray, a fierce proponent of Hindu supremacism in a secular India who built his chauvinistic politics around the emotive cause of regional pride of 112 million people of Maharashtra, the country's most industrialised state and home to its world renowned film and entertainment industry. He was 86.

3.(SATURDAY) Thackeray's parochial brand of politics (Comment)

November 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

The pall of gloom, tinged with fear, which has enveloped Mumbai because of Bal Thackeray's illness may be a measure of the Shiv Sena chief's political clout but can hardly be regarded as a tribute since it underlines his parochial brand of politics.

Romney 'would be willing to work in Obama administration if asked,' reveals friend

November 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM

London, Nov 8 (ANI): Republican Mitt Romney would be willing to work in President Barack Obama's administration despite being defeated in the White House race, one of his closest friends has disclosed.

List of US presidents

November 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) Here is a list of US presidents:

Aziz tames Sandhu in final

October 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Valencia, Oct 28 (IANS) Egypt's Omar Abdel Aziz brought Harinder Pal Sandhu's giant-killing run to an end when he defeated the Indian qualifier in the final of the PSA World Tour Challenger 15 squash event.

'Cloud Atlas' is cinematic literature: Tom Hanks (Interview)

October 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Hollywood's versatile actor Tom Hanks, who plays six different characters in "Cloud Altas", terms the film "cinematic literature". He also admits that making the transition from one character to another was a challenge for him.

Sandhu storms into final

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Valencia (Spain), Oct 27 (IANS) Indian qualifier Harinder Pal Sandhu extended his dream run when he defeated third seed Chris Ryder to reach the final of the PSA World Tour Challenger 15 squash event here.

Sandhu upsets Grant to make semis

October 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Valencia, Oct 26 (IANS) Indian qualifier Harinder Pal Sandhu recorded the most impressive win of his career when he overcame England's World No.19 Adrian Grant to reach the semi-finals of the PSA World Tour Challenger 15 squash here Friday.

Hollywood India Release Cloud Atlas Movie Review: One word - Superb

October 26, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Like the dialogue in the film, Cloud Atlas is "Meeting again and again in different lives, different ages, we cross and re-cross our own tracks like figure skaters". This ambitious film is directed superbly and is a must watch.