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

Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased kidney stone risk

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that some beverages may be more helpful than others when it comes to preventing recurrent kidney stones.

Consumer price inflation decelerates to 9.39 percent

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation (CPI) decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.

Beyonce hires Lord Sugar's 18.5million pounds jet for world tour

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Beyonce has rented British business magnate, Lord Sugar's, private jet to fly around the world and to get to gigs in style.

Murugappa group plans Rs.450 crore capex

May 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Industrial conglomerate $4.17 billion Murugappa group, while consolidating its acquisitions of last year, will invest around Rs.450 crore to complete on-going expansion plans, a top group official said.

Press freedom outlook 'gloomy', says IPI watchdog

May 4, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Vienna, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Last year was the deadliest for journalists, and the number of reporters operating freely in the world is shrinking, Vienna-based press freedom watchdog International Press Institute (IPI) has said.

Try granny's remedies, say goodbye to skin tan

May 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The onset of summer brings beauty woes like body tanning. This season try sugar-lemon juice pack or fresh coconut water pack or even honey-almond oil pack -- all natural remedies coming from grandma's treasure-trove -- to get a glowing skin.

Robbie Williams to sing at dad's wedding reception

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams is set to sing at his father's wedding reception on May 1.

World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock pens 124th book at 105

April 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock has released her 124th book at age of 105.

Matt Damon puts Miami beach home on sale

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actor-producer Matt Damon has put his Miami beach home on sale for $20 million.

Matt Damon and wife Luciana renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana renewed their wedding vows after nearly eight years of marriage, in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia on Saturday.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actor Matt Damon and wife Luciana, who married in 2005, will renew their wedding vows in a lavish ceremony this weekend.

'Sobbing' Gazza names Rooney, Gerrard as 'lifesavers' for rehab clinic cash help

April 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): English football legend Paul Gascoigne, who has been fighting a long battle with alcohol addiction, had broken down as he named his friends Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard as the lifesavers who helped pay for his rehabilitation, at an interview.

De Niro, Ramirez to star in 'Hands of Stone'

April 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramirez will reportedly star in "Hands of Stone", a biopic on boxing legend Roberto Duran.

Sugar stocks rally after government decontrols sector

April 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Scrips of sugar mills rallied a day after the government decontrolled the Rs.80,000 crore (around $15.5 billion) sugar industry in line with the suggestions of a panel headed by C. Rangarajan, chairman of the prime minister's economic advisory council.

Cabinet committee approves for 'Sugar decontrol'

April 5, 2013 at 1:11 PM

In a major move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal to abolish the levy-sugar mechanism, under which private millers have to sell a specified quantity of the sweetener to the government at concessional rates.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows with wife next week

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, Apr 3 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife of 7 years Luciana Barroso are renewing their wedding vows in 10 days at the Sugar Beach resort in St. Lucia.

Jesse Ryder in coma after bar brawl

March 28, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Wellington, March 28 (IANS) New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder lies in coma after being badly beaten up by a group of men near a bar in Christchurch early Thursday, police said.

Long-distance social networks existed in the past much before technology

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Long-distance social networks existed long before the advent of the Internet, a new study has revealed.

Dating site offers Georgia town $3.75mn to change its name to Sugardaddie.com.

March 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Online dating site SugarDaddie.com, which helps match older monied men with younger single women, is attempting to persuade a small Georgia town to adopt its name as part of a big publicity effort.

Sugar 'real villain' in obesity epidemic, not fat, says US doctor

March 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Sugar is the real villain in the obesity epidemic, and not fat as people used to think, a leading US doctor has said.

Sugary soft drinks may be responsible for 180,000 deaths across globe each year: Study

March 20, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to a research.

Pak SC to indict Rehman Malik on Mar 25 for contempt of court

March 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected former Interior Minister Rehman Malik's unconditional apology, and has decided to indict him on March 25 for committing contempt of court by interfering in the investigation of the Steel Mills scam.

Unhygienic conditions are major concerns for slum dwellers: Mayor

March 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mayor of South Delhi, Mrs. Savita Gupta has said that today Delhi slum dwellers got easily suffered from various diseases due to the ignorance and unhygienic conditions. There is a need to give proper attention to them so that they can be made aware about their health and healthy life.

Kid's consumption of sugared beverages linked to high calorie intake

March 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes among children than those who do not, a news study has revealed.

'Fat Australian' rant ruled not racist by UK court

March 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Sydney, Mar. 11 (ANI): A woman convicted of racism after calling her New Zealand neighbour a 'fat Australian' has had her conviction overturned in the UK.

Celebrity endorsement prompts kids to eat junk food

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, March 9 (ANI): Children are encouraged to eat more junk food if it is endorsed by a celebrity, a new study by the University of Liverpool has found.

Sugar buying fraud found in Russia's prisons

March 8, 2013 at 6:43 AM

Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian investigators have uncovered new fraud schemes inside the country's prison system involving buying sugar for prisons at inflated prices.

ASUS MeMO Pad available in India: Features, Price and Specifications

March 3, 2013 at 2:03 PM

ASUS has launched a new MeMO Pad in India, which offers a smooth browsing experience and fantastic quality at an affordable price. It is light in weight, easily fits in your hands and is great for your life on the go.

Liberalise sugar industry: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13 Wednesday said the sugar industry needs more liberalisation to provide better prices to farmers and to increase efficiency of the sector.

Film to chronicle rivalry between boxers Leonard, Duran

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Panama City, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) The great rivalry between champion boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran will be depicted in a documentary, filmmaker Eric Drath said here.

Ben Affleck's 'Argo' wins best picture Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Los Angeles, Feb. 25(ANI): Ben Affleck's thriller Argo won the best film at the 85th Academy Awards on Saturday.

Diet drinks 'not behind junk food cravings'

February 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Sugar-free fizzy drinks are no more likely to make you eat junk food than water, researchers have claimed.

'Veteran' Mills eyeing 2015 WC glory at home before retiring

February 19, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Wellington, Feb 19 (ANI): Veteran New Zealand swing bowler Kyle Mills has said he would like to win the one-day World Cup in 2015 at home before retiring from the international cricket.

Rob Mills rubbishes Stephanie Rice romance rumours

February 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Melbourne, Feb 18(ANI): Rob Mills has slammed rumours of romance with his 'Celebrity Apprentice' co-star, Stephanie Rice.

'Battling' Gazza could still win battle against booze, says pal

February 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne's old pal Chris Evans has expressed hope his friend would emerge victorious in his battle against booze after the England football legend was taken to hospital following a bad reaction while withdrawing from alcohol.

Cities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 pct through practical policy changes

February 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Cities across the globe can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive, but practical policy changes, a new study has said.

Greenhouse emissions in cities can be reduced

February 13, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Toronto, Feb 13 (IANS) It is technically feasible for cities to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent or more in the long-term, says a new study.

India's consumer price inflation rises to 10.79 percent

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) rose to 10.79 percent in January as compared to 10.56 percent in the previous month, on account of a sharp increase in prices of vegetables, sugar and oils and fats government data showed Tuesday.

UK tabloid calls on England football stars to save stricken legend Gazza

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb.11 (ANI): A UK tabloid has appealed to England football stars to contribute funds to save stricken star Paul Gascoigne in the wake of reports that he is facing the possibility of paying a 100,000 pound medical bill.

Muhammad Ali's family rejects 'near death' claims by brother

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Feb 4(ANI): Muhammad Ali's family has rejected suggestion that the legendary boxer is near his end, posting a picture of him enjoying the Super Bowl on social networking website Twitter.

Brit couple get married wearing giant babygrows

February 3, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): A couple from Greater Manchester, decided to shun the traditional wedding gown and morning suit for their big day at Gretna Green and instead chose to wear giant babygrows.

Robbie Williams to perform at dad's wedding

February 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams has a big gig lined up - his dad's wedding.

Williams thrilled to perform at dad's wedding

February 1, 2013 at 7:42 AM

London, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams is thriled to perform at father Pete Conway's wedding.

Kim Kardashian cheated on ex-boyfriend with Kanye West

January 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Kim Kardashian had an affair with Kanye West while she was still with ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush, a former pal of the rapper has revealed.

Franklin leads Kiwis to tense 'one wicket win' against Proteas in opening ODI

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Wellington, Jan. 20 (ANI): New Zealand's James Franklin steered his team to beat South Africa by one wicket in the opening match of their three-game one-day series, at Paarl.

Cut intake of Sugar to tackle obesity epidemic globally: WHO

January 18, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Cutting down on sugar should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, says a study commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO)................

'BJP should retrospect Gadkari's leadership': Congress

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Sunday took potshots at Nitin Gadkari over reports of the Income Tax (IT) Department issuing summons to him to appear before it, and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should now retrospect the leadership of its national president.

When Keith Richard shot golf ball for ruining his breakfast!

January 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Rolling Stone band member Keith Richards reportedly shot a golf ball which had ruined his breakfast, according to the band's saxophone player Bobby Keys.

Now a collection inspired by 'Inkaar' movie

January 4, 2013 at 6:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Mistair, a division of Siyaram Silk Mills, has associated with Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film "Inkaar" as its style partner and also launched a collection inspired by the film.

Pioneering Libyan rap group storms back after Gaddafi's downfall

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Dec. 25 (ANI): A revolutionary Libyan rap group, who had to censor their lyrics under the repressive Muammar Gaddafi regime, is taking YouTube by storm since the downfall of the dictator.

Wayne Rooney posts video of family dancing dressed as elves

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has gone green with a Christmas announcement that his new baby is a boy, as he posed as an elf with wife Coleen and son Kai.

'Gangnam Style' hits one bn views on YouTube

December 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM

London, Dec 22 (IANS) South Korean dance track "Gangnam Style" has become the first video to clock up more than one billion views on YouTube, BBC reported.

SpiceJet fleet now numbers 51

December 21, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Low cost carrier SpiceJet Friday said its total fleet size has reached 51 aircraft, as it has received all 15 of the Q400 NextGen turboprop aircrafts it had ordered from Bombardier.

Britain's first women boxer Nicola Adams hopeful of becoming 'double Olympic champion'

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Boxing star Nicola Adams made women's boxing history in the summer and now she wants to rewrite the history books again in Rio four years from now.

Teen erotic novels flying off shelves following 50 Shades phenomenon

December 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): As adults are racing to snap up the erotic 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy, teenagers eager to have some read some steamy stuff are grabbing copies of Liz Bankes' novel 'Irresistible'.

Mick Jagger's love letters to girlfriend who inspired 'Brown Sugar' sold for $187k

December 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): Ten passionate love letters which Mick Jagger wrote to his secret lover Marsha Hunt in the summer of 1969 reveal a tender side to the Rolling Stones singer rarely seen in public.

Jagger's love letters to musician mops up a fortune

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) In the summer of 1969, Mick Jagger, the sizzling frontman of Rolling Stones, fell in love with a beautiful black American singer Marsha Hunt, who was the inspiration for 1971 track, "Brown Sugar" from the album "Sticky Fingers".

Mike Tyson rips apart Alan Sugar

December 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

London, December 10 (ANI): Mike Tyson thought that British business magnate Lord Alan Sugar was a pimp.

Proposal to build 'mega-mosque' near Olympic Stadium in London rejected by local council

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, Dec. 6 (ANI): Proposals to build Britain's biggest mosque near the Olympic Stadium has been refused amid fierce local opposition.

Catfight breaks out at funeral of slain boxing champion Hector 'Macho' Camacho

November 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): The funeral of boxing legend Hector 'Macho' Camacho turned chaotic after a fight broke out between a woman claiming to be his girlfriend, a former lover and his sisters.

BJP defends Gadkari over fresh charges of shareholding in Purti Group

November 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Allahabad, Nov. 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday denied fresh allegations of financial irregularities related to the Purti Group against party president Nitin Gadkari, saying there was no benefit of raising the same issue time and again.

Boxing legend Hector Camacho passes away after being taken off life support

November 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Former Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho has reportedly passed away after being taken off his life support machines at a hospital, doctors have said.

Women asking partners to keep moustache after Movember

November 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, Nov. 23 (ANI): Women want men to keep their moustaches after this month's 'Movember' charity campaign because they look sexy.

JK Rowling misses cut for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov. 21 (ANI): JK Rowling got lucky as she missed out on a nomination for 'Bad Sex in Fiction' award, for her new novel 'The Casual Vacancy.'

Jethmalani backs Yashwant Sinha for coming out against Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 20 (ANI): Veteran lawyer and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday backed senior arty colleague Yashwant Sinha for his resent statement against party president Nitin Gadkari.

UK Govt. urged to ban sports stars from making millions through 'junk food' promotion among kids

November 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): British health campaigners are calling on the UK Government to ban sports stars from promoting junk food over claims that athletes are earning millions by fuelling obesity among children.

Freddie Flintoff KO'D booze in bid to train for ring debut!

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): Budding boxer Freddie Flintoff has revealed he has given up boozing as he gears up for his boxing debut in the Manchester Arena on November 30.

More women turning into 'Sugar babies' for new cars and breast implants

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Sydney, Nov 14 (ANI): A growing number of girls in Australia are joining escort agencies, hoping to hook up an older man who will take care of them in a "mutually beneficial relationship."

India's consumer price inflation rises to 9.75 percent

November 12, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Inflation based on the consumer price index rose marginally to 9.75 percent in October as compared to 9.73 percent in the previous month, on account of a sharp increase in prices of sugar, pulses and vegetables, government data showed Monday.

Mick Jagger's love letters going under the hammer

November 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Handwritten love letters from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to his former lover Marsha Hunt are set to be auctioned in London next month.

Blake unfazed by Moscow title defence

November 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), Nov 10 (IANS/CMC) Reigning 100 metres World champion Yohan Blake says he feels under no pressure as he prepares to defend his title in Moscow next August.

Sugar industry to gain Rs.3,000 crore on decontrol

November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Leading sugar industry lobbies Thursday called for immediate decontrol of the sector, saying it would result in a gain of over Rs.3,000 crore and benefit mills and cane growers as well as consumers.

Kyle Mills seeking to 'improve cricketing skills' through 'experienced seamers'

November 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Sydney, Nov. 4 (ANI): New Zealand's top-ranked one-day international bowler Kyle Mills is desperate to improve his cricketing skills, despite approaching 34.

'Sexually abused' Sugar Ray Leonard vows to become 'poster boy' against crime

October 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Oct. 30 (ANI): American professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard recalled his own experiences of being sexually abused by coaches he had trusted, as he addressed a Pennsylvania State audience on 'child sex abuse'.

EID Parry to complete rejig of sugar operations soon

October 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) EID Parry (India) will be completing the restructuring of its sugar business soon while negotiations for a coal-fired boiler to power its Rs.500 crore sugar refinery at Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada are progressing well, said a top company official.

Man detained for bid to fling slipper at Chavan

October 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Pandharpur (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (IANS) Alert security personnel helped abort an attempt by an activist to target Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan with a slipper at a public meeting Sunday in this temple town, an official said.

BJP says Gadkari not running away as govt begins probe

October 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Oct. 25 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday defended party president Nitin Gadkari over dealings related to his Purti Group of companies, even as the UPA-II Government began a probe into the latter's activities.

Federer Aussie sports fans' no.1 for third time in row!

October 25, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, Oct. 25 (ANI): Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has beaten other international sporting icons to be named as Australian sports' fans 'most popular athlete' for the third year in running, a new survey has revealed.

Bolt to ease training load

October 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 24 (IANS) Sprint champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica has revealed plans to diminish his training programme in a bid to prolong his career.

Gadkari corruption allegations is BJP's internal matter, but RSS tells him to 'come clean'

October 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Nagpur/New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly asked Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari to come clean on the allegations of corruption levelled against him by the month-end, but at the same time has said that the issue is an internal matter for the BJP to solve.

Digvijaya demands probe against Gadkari, submits proof to PM (Update: Gadkari)

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct.23 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday submitted proof of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari's links with Purti Group of companies to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded that the opposition party leader be probed on fraud charges.

Digvijaya asks PM to have Gadkari's firm probed

October 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to order an inquiry in the funding of companies belonging to BJP president Nitin Gadkari.

Congress, BJP in verbal joust over probing Gadkari's business dealings

October 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): The ruling Congress Party, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and representatives of the UPA-II Government on Tuesday engaged in a verbal joust over a delay in probing allegations that BJP president Nitin Gadkari's Purti business group was engaged in illegal activities.

Central govt. to probe financial irregularities in Gadkari's firm: Veerappa Moily

October 23, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Union Power Minister Veerappa Moily Tuesday informed to media that central government would probe into the alleged financial irregularities in BJP President's firm Purti Power and Sugar Ltd, after the reports of a leading English daily..............

High-carb diets may increase Alzheimer's risk

October 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Older people, who eat a carbohydrate rich diet are four times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, a new research has claimed.

Indian-origin 'anti-Obama' filmmaker resigns as NY college head over 'marital infidelity' claim

October 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Dinesh D'Souza, the Indian-American evangelical scholar behind a high-grossing film that condemns US President Barack Obama, has resigned as head of a New York Christian college following allegations of marital infidelity.

Teens can control impulsivity when big rewards are at stake

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, October 16 (ANI): A new research has shed light on adolescents' ability to control impulsivity and think through problems.

'Taken 2' entertaining replay of the original (IANS Movie Review)

October 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Film: "Taken 2"; Cast: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace; Director: Olivier Megaton; Rating: ***`

Free sugar industry from all controls: Rangarajan panel

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) An expert panel set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday recommended lifting all controls on the sugar industry, among the most regulated sectors in India, to balance the interests of farmers and mills.

New ad slammed for showing Cola-Cola bears suffering from diabetes

October 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New York, October 12 (ANI): A former advertising executive has teamed up with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to create an animated video of lovable, cuddly polar bears who suffer from real-life health effects of a diet filled with too much sugar.

'Barfi!' to compete with 70 films for Oscar nomination

October 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian filmmaker Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" is among a record 71 films vying for a nomination in the best foreign language film category for the 85th Academy Awards.

Boxing great Lewis goes toe-to-toe with ex-Giants star Shockey in 'bubbly battle'

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New York, Oct 2(ANI): Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and former New York Giants player Jeremy Shockey were up against each other in a champagne bottle.

World T20: New Zealand elect to field against West Indies

October 1, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Pallekele, Oct 1 (IANS) New Zealand captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in a Group 1 encounter of the World Twenty20 Championship at the Pallekele International Stadium here Monday.

Brits flocking to Vegas to use Osama raid-like weapons

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Sept. 30 (ANI): British tourists are flocking to a new shooting range in Las Vegas, which is offering them the chance to shoot weapons like those used in the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.

World T20: New Zealand vs England scoreboard

September 29, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Pallekele, Septem Sep 29 (IANS) Scoreboard of the New Zealand vs England World T20 Super Eight tie here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Saturday.

World T20: New Zealand to bat against England

September 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against England in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

SpiceJet not in talks with other airlines for equity dilution

September 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) Private carrier SpiceJet is not in talks with any other airline for equity dilution though the option is open, said a top company official.

Iran to boycott Oscars this year

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Iran has decided not to send any film for the Oscars this year as a mark of protest against the recent anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" which has sparked violence throughout the Middle East, says an entertainment website.

Meet the Oz woman who became nan and great gran - all in a day

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Melbourne, September 26 (ANI): A woman in Australia has defied all odds to become a grandmother and great grandmother on the same day.

World T20: McCullum's record century powers New Zealand to 59-run win

September 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Pallekele, Sep 21 (IANS) Brendon McCullum's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a 59-run win over Bangladesh in their first match of the World Twent20 cricket tournament at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Friday.