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

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'.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Indonesia

December 11, 2012 at 12:40 AM

Jakarta, Dec 11 (IANS) A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Indonesia around Tuesday midnight. However, no tsunami warning was issued, authorities here said.

Bats with white-nose fungus may help fight AIDS

December 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, December 10 (ANI): Scientists have found that bats with white-nose fungus sometimes suffer in the same way that humans with AIDS do.

250 held in Dubai for breaking the law

December 7, 2012 at 2:44 AM

Dubai, Dec 7 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai municipality in cooperation with Dubai police has apprehended 250 street vendors, beggars and car-washers for violating the law.

Changes to President's Trophy by PCB a positive move: Yasir Hameed

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Karachi, Nov. 16 (ANI): Former Pakistani international cricketer Yasir Hameed has described the changes made by the PCB to the President's Trophy for the current season, which includes disallowing the participation of regional sides, as a positive move.

Quake hits off coast of Chile

November 13, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude jolted off the coast of Aisen in Chile Tuesday, Xinhua quoted the US Geological Survey as saying.

Magnitude 7.5 quake hits off Guatemala

November 7, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale jolted offshore Guatemala Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey.

Schalke, Dortmund advance in German Cup

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Berlin, Oct 31 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund continued their defence of the German football Cup when they crushed second division team Aalen 4-1 while Schalke cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sandhausen.

Young Malayalis prefer to live in joint family: Survey

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (IANS) A survey conducted among young Malayalis has revealed that 62 percent of singles of both sexes would prefer to live in a joint family after marriage.

Paris Hilton earns $1m for swimsuit appearance in Korean music video

September 2, 2012 at 1:29 PM

London, September 2 (ANI): Paris Hilton has been paid a whopping 1 million dollars for a two-day job that required her to wear a swimsuit in a Korean music video.

Moderate quake hits Nepal

August 23, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 23 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Nepal Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Olympic wrestling: Bronze medals for Georgia and Iran

August 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Georgia's Dato Marsagishvili and Iran's Ehsan Naser Lashgari won bronze medals in the men's 84 kg freestyle wrestling Saturday.

Magnitude 6.6 quake hits Indonesia : USGS

July 25, 2012 at 6:59 AM

Jakarta, July 25 (IANS) A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted northern Sumatra region of Indonesia Wednesday at 7.27 a.m., reported Xinhua quoting the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Fenerbahce president convicted over match-fixing

July 2, 2012 at 11:42 PM

Istanbul, July 2 (IANS) A Turkish court has convicted and sentenced Fenerbahce sports club president Aziz Yildirim to 75 months in prison on match-fixing charges.

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan, No immediate damage

June 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Japan's northern coast was hit by a 6.4 magnitude of earthquake as recorded by US Geological Survey on Monday.

Quake hits Argentina

May 28, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Argentina early Monday but there was no immediate report of casualties or damage, the US Geological Survey said.

Ukraine introduces ban on public smoking

May 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Kiev, May 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Ukrainian parliament has approved a legislation prohibiting smoking at public places, including restaurants, stadiums and government buildings.

Russia to boost scientific research : Putin

May 23, 2012 at 12:09 AM

Moscow, May 23 (IANS) President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will spend 2.5 percent of its GDP to boost scientific research, a plan which will see scientists contributing to the modernisation of the country's military, RIA Novosti reported.

Will Smith slaps male reporter who tries kissing him on red carpet

May 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Will Smith lost his cool at the Russian premiere of Men In Black 3, when a reporter got too close for comfort.

Oz couples' most 'intimate moments' take place in kitchen

July 14, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Melbourne, July 14 (ANI): A new survey has found that Australian couples like to romance in the kitchen.

Krill 'could be vital in fertilizing Southern Ocean with iron'

July 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

Washington, July 5 (ANI): A new research has revealed that a shrimp-like creature at the heart of the Antarctic food chain could be playing a key role in fertilizing the Southern Ocean with iron, thereby stimulating the growth of phytoplankton (microscopic plant-like organisms).

Another Anwar Ibrahim sex video released on Internet

April 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 28 (ANI): Another short clip of a sex video showing Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has made its way into the internet.

Young people are 'resentful' towards old workers at workplace: Survey

April 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): A new study has indicated that young people are becoming resentful towards workers staying in jobs well into their sixties, creating ageist attitudes in the workplace.

Previously unreleased Johnny Cash songs to come out next month

January 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Melbourne, Jan 4 (ANI): A collection of rare, never-before-heard recordings from the early years of Johnny Cash's country music career will be released next month.

'Asteroid' found 100 years ago could be an extinct comet

December 24, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): New observations have suggested that an asteroid discovered more than 100 years ago may not be an asteroid at all, but an extinct comet that is coming back to life.

Potentially devastating earthquake could hit London at any time: Expert

September 17, 2010 at 3:21 PM

London, Sep 17(ANI): A leading seismologist has warned that a potentially devastating earthquake could hit London at any time, which could endanger scores of lives and cause billions of pounds worth of damage.

Cheryl Cole fans would boycott her music if she, Ashley reunite: Survey

May 13, 2010 at 1:47 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Cheryl Cole fans would boycott her music if she takes back her love-rat husband Ashley, according to a survey.

Sanjeev Bhaskar wary of eating at Gurinder Chadha's house!

April 15, 2010 at 5:17 PM

London, April 15(ANI): 'It's A Wonderful Afterlife' star Sanjeev Bhaskar joked he is scared of eating at director Gurinder Chadha's house.

Pete Doherty named UK's nightmare celeb neighbour

February 9, 2010 at 12:31 AM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Babyshambles singer-songwriter Pete Doherty has been voted the least desirable neighbour in Zoopla.co.uk's Celebrity Neighbour Survey for 2010.

Illegal sand mining affects agriculture produce in Gujarat

December 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Navsari (Gujarat), Dec 31 (ANI): Continuous illegal sand mining in rivers that pass through Surat are not just affecting the natural course of these rivers, but also depleting farmers' produce every year.

Rihanna wows London audience

November 18, 2009 at 5:21 PM

London, Nov 18 (ANI): Rihanna wowed the audience as she crooned at London's Brixton Academy, her first gig in Britain after she was assaulted by former flame Chris Brown.

Katherine Heigl's hubby gushes about 'awesome' baby during Ohio gig

September 21, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Washington, September 21 (ANI): Actress Katherine Heigl's husband Josh Kelley bared his excitement about his new adopted Korean baby during a concert in Ohio.

Katherine Heigl, Josh Kelley adopting baby girl

September 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (ANI): Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and her singer husband Josh Kelley are said to be ready to adopt a baby girl.

Ellen DeGeneres gifts Jennifer Hudson a bicycle on her show

March 27, 2009 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): Academy award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was left dumbfounded on the Ellen DeGeneres show, when host Ellen DeGeneres gifted her a bicycle built for three.

Now, Chris Brown's cousin speaks in his defense

February 13, 2009 at 4:32 PM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): After Chris Brown's sister, his cousin Phylicia Thompson has also spoken in his defense, insisting that he might have been "provoked".

Scientists cook up a recipe for making moondust

February 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): Scientists from the US Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA are literally cooking up a recipe for developing a substitute for moondust.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin's marriage is safe and strong, says pal

December 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Contrary to recent reports, Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin are not heading for a splitsville, a pal has said.

Seal was shocked at Heidi Klum's first pregnancy

December 13, 2008 at 12:25 AM

London, Dec 12 (IANS) British singer Seal was stunned when he first slept with his then supermodel girlfriend and now wife Heidi Klum because she was pregnant at that time by another man.

Jim Carrey masters Korean for a scene in new film

December 12, 2008 at 4:14 PM

Washington, Dec 12 (ANI): Jim Carrey is certainly a perfectionist when it comes to actor-the actor has mastered basic Korean for a scene in his new movie 'Yes Man'. The comic-genius was required to converse in Korean with a bridal saleswoman for a scene in the comedy.

9 out of 10 Brit women take time out to pleasure themselves!

December 11, 2008 at 1:20 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Nine out of ten women are taking time out to pleasure themselves, reveals a new UK research.

Katy Perry ties Beatles record for longest-running No 1 song

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Pop star Katy Perry latest song 'I Kissed A Girl' tied with the legendary rock band Beatles record, as the longest-running number one song on the rock charts.

Katy Perry ties Beatles record for longest-running No 1 song

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Pop star Katy Perry latest song 'I Kissed A Girl' tied with the legendary rock band Beatles record, as the longest-running number one song on the rock charts.

Kylie Minogue's planning Oz tour in December

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Melbourne, July 15, (ANI): Kylie Minogue is in talks to bring her KylieX tour home to Australia by December.