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

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

New gadget recharges your cellphone in just 30 secs

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): An 18-year-old Indian-American girl has created a device that can help recharge the dead battery of a cellphone in just 30 seconds.

Indian girl invents device that can charge phone in 20 seconds

May 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) An 18-year-old Indian-origin girl in the US has developed a potentially revolutionary device that can charge a mobile phone in just 20 seconds, a media report said.

Clash with Maoists in Chattisgarh, one security person killed, three injured

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Chattisgarh, May 9 (ANI): A security personnel was killed and three were injured in a gun battle between the police and the Maoists.

Indian American students shine in California science fair

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New York, April 27 (IANS) Indian American students shone in this years's California State Science Fair, grabbing the top award, six first place honours and various other awards.

Madrid Marathon to proceed despite Boston attack

April 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Madrid, April 16 (IANS) The Madrid Marathon will strengthen its security measures in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon which left three people dead and over 100 others injured.

US town bans sagging pants

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New York, Apr 14 (ANI): Wearing your pants low enough to show your boxers could result in a fine for residents Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

US town bans sagging pants

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New York, Apr 14 (ANI): Wearing your pants low enough to show your boxers could result in a fine for residents Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Maoists torch four construction vehicles

February 5, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Raipur, Feb 5 (IANS) Maoist insurgents Tuesday torched four heavy machines engaged in road construction in violence-hit Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, damaging them badly, police said.

IIT Delhi studying pollution at Delhi Metro stations

January 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Are you breathing polluted air in the underground Metro? This is precisely what the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is trying to find out. Are the tens and thousands of commuters inhaling polluted air and what impact will this have on their health?

Prince Harry crowned 2013's 'most eligible bachelor'

January 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Prince Harry has been named as the top bachelor of 2013 by a US lifestyle magazine.

CRPF trooper kills four colleagues in Chhattisgarh

December 25, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Raipur, Dec 25 (IANS) A CRPF trooper shot dead four fellow personnel and injured another at a camp in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-infested Dantewada district, police said Tuesday.

Oregon mall shooter's 'jammed' assault rifle averted 'much worse' tragedy, says sheriff

December 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Washington, Dec. 13 (ANI): A masked gunman, who killed two and injured one in a Portland, Oregon mall before killing himself, might have taken many more lives, had his military-style assault rifle not jammed in the midst of his shooting spree, authorities said.

Pakistan's Ahmadi community bewildered over cemetery vandalism

December 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Lahore, Dec. 10 (ANI): Members of the Ahmadi community of Pakistan are bewildered after the attack on the tombstones of over a hundred graves in the Ahmadi cemetery on December 3.

South Asian couples planning to tie knot on 'auspicious' 12-12-12

November 26, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Kuala Lumpur, November 26 (ANI): Many people are planning to have their big day on the 12th day of the 12th month in the 12th year of this millennium - the last of triple date sequence that will only occur again in a hundred years, touting it as an "auspicious time" for marriage and an "easy anniversary date to remember".

Spider blamed for delayed vote count in US town!

November 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): A spider, not suspected voter fraud delayed the election count in the American town of Rehoboth.

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.

Performance key to getting back into Oz squad: Haddin

October 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Sydney, Oct. 21 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is aware that he has to perform very well during the Australian summer if he wants to unseat incumbent first choice keeper Matthew Wade in the national squad.

Haryana Town and Country Planning head backs Vadra-DLF deal, questions Khemka

October 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Chandigarh, Oct.18 (ANI): Haryana's Town and Country Planning head T C Gupta on Thursday defended the controversial land deal between Robert Vadra and the DLF group and demanded action against senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, the former Director General of Land Consolidation, for his baseless allegations in connection with the case.

India take on Hong Kong in Asian rugby opener

October 5, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Pune, Oct 5 (IANS) India will take on Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asian Rugby Sevens Women's Championship at the Balewadi Sports Complex Athletics Stadium here Saturday with captain Surabhi Date expressing confidence about making India's participation count this time around.

Plans to convert Hitler's house of birth into flats sparks row in Austria

September 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Vienna, Sep. 28 (ANI): The house where Adolf Hitler was born has become the subject of debate after the mayor of the German dictator's home town suggested turning it into apartments.

South African man claims he lost job for being teetotaler

July 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Johannesburg, July 20 (ANI): A Western Cape official was transferred because of his lifestyle choices, the Cape Town Labour Court heard on Thursday.

Balanced reform approach key to success of India growth story: Moily

July 17, 2012 at 9:28 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Corporate Affairs M. Veerappa Moily on Tuesday called for a balanced approach to fiscal reforms, process reforms, human resource reforms and government reforms to make the India (economic) growth story a success.

Pak real estate tycoon Malik Riaz denies 'buying' journalists

June 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Lahore, June 17 (ANI): A message by Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz claims that he has "never distributed money, houses, plots or air tickets among journalists".

A President of India cannot come through 'reservation' (Comment)

June 7, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Come July and there will be a new occupant at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The journey seems more exciting than the destination itself.

British mayor faces ire for Union Jack shoes

May 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

london, May 24 (IANS) A mayor of a British town has landed herself into trouble by wearing footwear carrying print of the country's national flag -- the Union Jack. She is now facing angry calls to resign.

RiRi parties with Chelsea stars in London nightclub

May 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Rihanna teamed up with several Chelsea players on Sunday night in London following the club's European Cup victory.

Six troopers among seven killed by Chhattisgarh Maoists

May 13, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Raipur, May 13 (IANS) The Maoists Sunday night carried out a deadly attack on a patrol party of paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district in which six jawans and a civilian driver were killed, police said.

'Pak Govt. demolished Osama's house because it was monument to their ineptitude'

February 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.

'Pak Govt. demolished Osama's house because it was monument to their ineptitude'

February 27, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): A retired Pakistani General and Security analyst has said that the government demolished Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad compound to stop people from raising a shrine there in support of the killed al-Qaeda leader.

Harish Khare resigns as PM's media advisor

January 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Media Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Harish Khare, resigned today after holding the post for more than two years.

Proteas to rest Kallis for remainder of ODI series against Lanka

January 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.16 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced two enforced changes as well as a rotational change to the Proteas squad for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Proteas to rest Kallis for remainder of ODI series against Lanka

January 16, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Cape Town (S.Africa), Jan.16 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced two enforced changes as well as a rotational change to the Proteas squad for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Marsh considering back surgery to extend Test career

December 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Sydney, Dec 15(ANI): Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has said that he would consider surgery to alleviate disc swelling in his lower spine if his back continued to inhibit his career.

Clarke wants 'match-winner' Haddin to continue playing his natural game

November 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM

Cape Town, Nov 10(ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke says that he is happy for struggling wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to continue playing ambitiously in his search for top form.

Police recover explosives in Madhya Pradesh

October 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

Rewa, Oct 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Police recovered huge quantity of explosives, including 10 packets of gelatine sticks, more than 5000 detonators and 30 bundles of detonation cords, from a residential complex here on Sunday.

Terrorists distributing leaflets asking people to maintain 'hit list' of anti-jihadi personalities

September 21, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Karachi, Sep.21 (ANI): Unidentified terrorists have reportedly distributed leaflets in various outskirts of this city to maintain a 'hit list' of anti-jihadi personalities and kill them and their family members.

Cape Town Diwali Festival to have sari-modeling competition

September 13, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Nevada (US), Sept 13 (ANI): The "Cape Town Diwali Festival" on October 15 in South Africa will include sari modeling competition, according to reports.

Eva Longoria's 'steamy lesbian scene' with Kate del Castillo in 'Without Men'

July 16, 2011 at 3:07 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): 'Desperate Housewife' star Eva Longoria will be seen in a 'sensual' lesbian love scene with her-co-star Kate del Castillo in her forthcoming movie, 'Without Men.'

Benzema fined for driving dangerously in his Porsche 911 in Ibiza

June 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

London, Jun 17 (ANI): Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has been fined for racing his Porsche 911 in a busy street against a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza.

Pak Army releases Osama's neighbour after interrogation

May 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, May 8(ANI): Pakistani security forces have released Shamraiz Khan, who lives in a small house opposite to the main entrance of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's compound.

PMO denies media reports of Manmohan Singh-Kayani secret talks

April 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister's Office today termed as false the media reports that Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh contacted Pakistan Army chief Gen Parvez Kayani ten months ago.

Experts express surprise, praise for India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy

March 30, 2011 at 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): Experts and analysts on South Asia have expressed both surprise and praise for Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's initiative to invite his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani to watch the World Cup semi-final between the two countries to be played on Wednesday afternoon in Mohali.

Grandmother, 90, weds toyboy, 73, in Britain

March 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): A British couple - with a combined age of 163 - have finally tied the knot after their relationship 'blossomed' since meeting seven years ago.

Scarlett Johansson enjoys night out with Justin Long

January 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson and her 'He's Just Not That Into You' co-star Justin Long were spotted leaving a gig in Los Angeles.

Drunken US men caught riding horse, donkey have DWI charges dropped

January 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

Texas, Jan 13 (ANI): Two men, who were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after drunkenly riding a horse and a donkey down a crowded street in Austin, Texas, have had their charges reduced.

Congress downplays Khare's 'statusquoist' remark

September 21, 2010 at 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Party on Tuesday downplayed the comments made by Harish Khare, media advisor to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, where he termed the party as 'statusquoist', which does not believe in any conviction.

Ben Affleck 'wasn't too worried' about sex scenes in 'The Town'

September 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): Actor Ben Affleck has revealed that he wasn't worried when he had to film sex scenes with Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall in his new movie 'The Town'.

Ben Affleck shows off grey hair during visit to Venice Film Festival

September 8, 2010 at 3:47 PM

New York, Sep 8 (ANI): Ben Affleck has revealed his new look-full head of grey hair-at the Venice Film Festival where he appeared with 'The Town' co-star Rebecca Hall.

Mitchell Johnson strips for sexy Jockey underwear catwalk

August 28, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Melbourne, Aug 28 (ANI): Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson was spotted joining other celebrities on the catwalk at the Sydney Fashion Festival, wearing only his Jockey underwear.

Newquay in UK seeing more booze, sex on the beach than Ibiza of Spain

August 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM

London, Aug 16 (ANI): Newquay, on Cornwall's north coast in Britain is being seen as the new Ibiza as more and more youngsters are flocking to it for cheap booze, endless bar crawls and sex on the beach.

Halle Berry takes on killer sharks for next film 'Dark Tide'

August 2, 2010 at 11:58 AM

London, August 2 (ANI): Halle Berry is not new to action in her movies - and this time is no different - as she prepares to take on great white killer sharks for her next film 'Dark Tide'.

Chelsea Clinton and mum spill no beans on wedding details

July 16, 2010 at 2:19 PM

New York, July 16 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton's wedding is just round the corner but neither the bride nor her mother Hillary Clinton, are dishing out many details on the marriage in upstate Rhinebeck.

Canadian Scholars to Present Indian Arts Concert

March 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Mar.30 (ANI): Five Canadian scholars of performing arts, currently studying with their gurus in different parts of India, will come together at 6:00 p.m. on April 1, 2010 to present a concert of Indian art.

Lalu demands resignation of Bihar Speaker

February 22, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Patna, Feb 22 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad has demanded resignation of Bihar assembly speaker Udai Narayan Choudhry for violating constitutional norms by participating in a political rally along with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and openly praising the work done by the government for dalits welfare.

Lalu demands resignation of Bihar Speaker

February 22, 2010 at 10:27 AM

Patna, Feb 22 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad has demanded resignation of Bihar assembly speaker Udai Narayan Choudhry for violating constitutional norms by participating in a political rally along with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and openly praising the work done by the government for dalits welfare.

Key Osama aide among nine terrorists held in Karachi

February 19, 2010 at 10:29 AM

Washington, Feb.19 (ANI): A top al Qaeda leader, identified as Abu Reyan Al-Zarkazi, and believed to be a key aide of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden, is among the nine terrorists arrested in separate raids in Karachi, Pakistan and American intelligence operatives have been quoted, as saying.

PMO apologises for use of ex-Pak air force chief's photo in govt ad

January 24, 2010 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): In a bid to control the damage caused by the use of a photograph of former Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief in a government advertisement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Sunday apologised to the public and ordered an internal inquiry in the incident.

Maoists steal solar panels from Chattisgarh villages

October 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM

Bastar (Chattisgarh) Oct 10 (ANI): Maoists are stealing the solar panels installed by the state government to help the villagers in the interior villages of Bastar region in Chattisgarh.

37 per cent students turn out for DUSU polls

September 4, 2009 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): In a controversy filled Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections this year, a total of 37 per cent students on Friday voted for the post of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary.

SC seals fate of disqualified DUSU candidates, dismisses petition

September 3, 2009 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday sealed the fate of five students from National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (AVBP), who challenged disqualification of their nomination for the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election.

Bob Dylan may release Christmas album

August 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM

London, August 10 (ANI): Bob Dylan may release an album of Christmas songs, if music websites are to be believed.

Archaeologists find evidence of Britain's earliest Iron Age town

July 16, 2009 at 5:29 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Archaeologists from Berkshire, UK, have discovered evidence of an Iron Age town underneath the remains of a Roman settlement in north Hampshire, which they say could be Britain's earliest Iron Age towns with a planned layout.

Harish Khare takes over as Media Adviser to Manmohan Singh

June 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, June 24(ANI): Senior journalist Harish Khare, on Wednesday took over as the media adviser to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Harish Khare to be new media adviser to Prime Minister

June 20, 2009 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Distinguished journalist and political commentator Harish Khare will be the Media Adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

New league of star kids on Bollywood's threshold

May 25, 2009 at 7:57 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) After Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, the legacy of star kids foraying into Bollywood continues with veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha's daughter Sonakshi, sons Luv and Kush and comedy king Govinda's daughter Narmmadaa set to make their debut in the industry.

Danny Boyle honoured with prestigious civic award

May 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has been honoured with a prestigious civic award from his hometown.

Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs

April 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers set 169-run target for Mumbai Indians

April 25, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Herschelle Gibbs scored a breezy 58 off 44 balls as Deccan Chargers made 168 for nine in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers set 169-run target for Mumbai Indians

April 25, 2009 at 6:26 PM

Cape Town, Apr 25 (ANI): Herschelle Gibbs scored a breezy 58 off 44 balls as Deccan Chargers made 168 for nine in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.

Deccan Chargers to bat against Royal Challengers

April 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Cape Town, April 22 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and opted to bat against Bangalore Royal Challengers in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Newlands here Wednesday.

Gilchrist bats for bikes for disabled kids

April 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM

Cape Town, April 22 (IANS) Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist will be hoping that he can get a start to his mission at the Sahara Newlands Stadium Wednesday to hit 25 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to help fund 25 modified bikes for children with disabilities.

Villagers in Orissa demand basic facilities

April 15, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Koraput (Orissa), Apr 15 (ANI): As a mark of protest against the absence of basic facilities, villagers in Koraput district of Orissa have threatened not to vote in the upcoming general elections.

JeM chief Masood Azhar declared 'officially' missing from Pakistan

April 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Islamabad, Apr.13 (ANI): Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar who was once kept under house arrest in Bahawalpur in Pakistan has been mysteriously and 'officially' declared missing from the country, The Daily Times reports.

Why some people prefer local items to global brands

April 1, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Not everybody prefers Coke or Pepsi, for there are people who love their local beverages far better than these global brands. And now, scientists have delved into the consumers' psyche to know the reason behind this tendency.

Why do consumers choose local brands over global ones?

April 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) Consumers prefer local soft drinks rather than global brands like Coca Cola or Pepsi due to their built-in mindsets connected to their desire, a new study said.

Youth gets life term for kidnapping, rape

March 31, 2009 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A youth who kidnapped and raped a six-year-old girl before strangling her to death and then attempted to destroy evidence by setting her body on fire has been awarded rigorous life imprisonment by a city court.

Obama says marijuana can't give sinking US economy a high

March 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Washington, Mar. 27 (ANI): President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy.

Elephant triggers panic in Uttar Pradesh

March 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Lucknow, March 17 (IANS) An elephant has triggered panic in an Uttar Pradesh village after killing two people and injuring four in the last 10 days, an official said Tuesday.

Monkey menace creating nuisance for Agra residents

February 15, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Agra, Feb 15 (ANI): Residents in Agra are waging a constant struggle against monkeys.

Campaigners want Oscar Wilde's blue plaque removed after child abuser revelation

January 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM

London, Jan 5 (ANI): Irish playwright Oscar Wilde earned himself the ire of campaigners from the south coast town of Worthing, when it was discovered that he was a child abuser.

Brit minister proposes to have David Beckham Park and JK Rowling library

December 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): David Beckham park, Edinburgh's library named after JK Rowling and streets named after British Olympic medal winners-these are just some of the recommendations proposed by a minister who wants streets, parks and local amenities to be named after contemporary celebrities.

Swedish crematorium to heat houses in surrounding town

December 21, 2008 at 4:59 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): A Swedish crematorium has come up with a novel way to harness its furnaces to heat buildings in the surrounding town, instead of letting the energy escape into the environment and cause air pollution.

In the spotlight, child actors enjoy their moment of fame

December 7, 2008 at 8:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Spending more than eight hours on a set, learning tough dialogues and attaining overnight recognition in a glamorous industry - one might wonder if child actors are missing out on their childhood. But far from complaining, they seem to be enjoying every bit of it.

Wham's 'Last Christmas' named 'Most Played Christmas Song'

November 29, 2008 at 1:15 PM

London, November 29 (ANI): Wham's 'Last Christmas' has been named as the 'Most Played Festive Track' of the last five years by a company which collects royalties for composers and musicians.

Manmohan Singh says Mumbai terror strike an act to destabilise nation

November 27, 2008 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov.27 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday strongly condemned Wednesday's terror strikes across southern Mumbai, describing the incidents as an attempt to destablise the country.

UK bans use of words like `extremism',`terrorist attacks' to woo Muslim fanatics

November 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM

London, Nov. 13 (ANI): Politically-correct British Government rule-makers have banned a string of words to get religious fanatics on their side.

Festival celebrating tradition of theatre begins in Bangalore

October 31, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Bangalore, Oct 31 (IANS) The moving tale of the struggles of Binodini, a 19th century actress in Kolkata, came alive on a Bangalore stage Friday marking the beginning of a 10-day theatre festival celebrating the glorious tradition of 'Nataka Mandali' or company theatre in India.

Back to Nataka Mandali days for Bangalore theatre lovers

October 28, 2008 at 1:20 PM

Bangalore, Oct 28 (IANS) For 10 days starting Friday, Bangaloreans will relive the glorious days of Nataka Mandali or company theatre, one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the early part of the 20th century.

Indian journo says "we should not pin much hopes on Manmohan-Zardari meet"

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Frankfurt, Sept 23 (ANI): India should not pin much hopes on Wednesday's meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session, says Harish Khare, Senior Editor of Indian English daily The Hindu.

Brit town puts pigeons on the pill to cut their population!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): Stamford town councillor has suggested that pigeons should be put on contraceptive pills to cut down their population.

CT scans offer cheaper diagnosis of low-risk chest pain

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 18 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher in the US says that CT scanners may offer a cheaper alternative to the current methods of evaluating and diagnosing low-risk chest pain patients in the emergency room, which involve an overnight stay in the observation unit and cardiac stress testing.

Bank blunder makes schoolboy temporary multi-millionaire!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 2 (ANI): A schoolboy became a temporary multi-millionaire after a mistake by his Lloyds TSB branch in Telford, Shropshire, UK.

RTI issue: Judiciary must set good precedent

April 24, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Being a judge is any reason for the person to be honest. It seems to hold truth at least from the remark of Chief Justice of

India ready to roll on Aussie juggernaut in Twenty20 semifinal on Super Saturday

September 22, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The men in blue are skying with confidence with their persistent good performance in the ongoing tournament. The mood in the camp is totally upbeat, as team India is ready to defy Aussie juggernaut, to

Harsh criticism over S.N Srivastavaâ??s Judgement

September 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Our constitution lays down the framework on which the polity runs; it sets some national goals before the people of India. But the caretakers sometimes make it their personal goal and try to colour it with religious term that provoked