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Scottish island of Tanera Mor on sale for 2.5m pounds

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, May 06 (ANI): A small Scottish island has been put up on sale for 2.5 million pounds.

Benefits of drinking milk revealed

April 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Animal and dairy scientists have revealed that drinking milk at an early age can help mammals throughout their lives.

Google enrages conservatives for creating Cesar Chavez doodle on Easter Sunday

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

London, Apr. 1 (ANI): Google's decision to honour the birthday of U.S. labour organizer Cesar Chavez angered some American conservatives, who were fumed that it was disrespectful to celebrate Chavez with a so-called Google Doodle on Easter.

Rolling Stones' Glastonbury 2013 performance confirmed

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, March 28 (ANI): Rolling Stones is all set to headline the Saturday night of this year's Glastonbury festival.

TAFE to train women in farm management

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) India's second-largest tractor maker TAFE will soon train women in farm management, including driving tractors and using implements.

I don't regret having a fling with Becks, says Rebecca Loos

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, March 16 (ANI): Rebecca Loos, who claimed that she had a fling with David Beckham in 2004, has now admitted that she doesn't regret speaking out about her affair with the footie ace.

Budweiser's six-a-side soccer meet from May 9

February 15, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The 2013 Budweiser Cup, a six-a-side football tournament, will be held in London May 9-12.

Farm mechanisation needed to increase food output: Pawar

January 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Farm mechanisation must be given priority to attain the projected demand of 280 million tonnes of food grains by 2020-21, union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said Wednesday.

Rupert Murdoch's mother dies aged 103

December 6, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Mother of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, has died at the age of 103.

Rupert Murdoch's mother Elisabeth dies aged 103

December 5, 2012 at 10:52 PM

London, Dec 5 (IANS) Rupert Murdoch's mother Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has died at her home in Victoria, Australia, at the age of 103, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.

Pakistani suicide bombers die as vests explode

December 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Islamabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Two major terror attacks were Sunday averted near Pakistan's Peshawar city when four militants -- three suicide bombers and one handler -- were killed when their explosives-laden vests exploded prematurely, a media report said.

Oprah Winfrey planning to start business in organic food

November 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New York, Nov 12 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey is apparently getting into the organic food business.

Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out in record 100 minutes

October 8, 2012 at 10:27 AM

London, Oct 8 (ANI): Tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival have sold out in record time of 100 minutes.

Bieber loves Disneyland dates

September 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez says singer boyfriend Justin Bieber loves to go to Disneyland with her.

Sri Lanka closes 'notorious' Menik Farm displacement camp

September 25, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Colombo, Sept. 25 (ANI): A camp for displaced people in Sri Lanka, once one of the largest in the world, has been closed, officials said.

'Peeping Tom' who tried to spy on Chinese women Olympic swimmers spared jail

September 18, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Sep 18(ANI): Declan Crosbie, who was caught peering over the top of cubicles as women of the Chinese Olympic swimming team were changing at a sports centre in Leeds, has been spared jail by a lenient judge, but has been banned from entering female changing rooms for five years.

Adopt 'Meatless Mondays', urges Humane Society International

September 12, 2012 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Humane Society International (HSI) Wednesday urged global leaders to adopt 'Meatless Mondays' - an international movement to reduce meat consumption and incorporate meatless options one day per week.

Sir Bruce Forsyth breaks world record for longest career in TV

September 8, 2012 at 3:19 PM

London, Sept 8 (ANI): British TV host Sir Bruce Forsyth has entered the latest Guinness book of World Records for having the longest career as a male TV entertainer.

Woman 'commits suicide' by jumping into crocodile pit

September 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

London, Sep 6 (IANS) A Thai woman who was suffering from depression is believed to have committed suicide by jumping into a crocodile pit.

Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol' top book parents think kids should read

August 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, August 20 (ANI): Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol' is the book most parents would want their children to read, according to a new survey by the University of Worcester.

Olympics: France's Bresset scrambles to mountain bike gold

August 11, 2012 at 8:17 PM

London, Aug 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) France's Julie Bresset scrambled to Olympic gold in the women's mountain bike race Saturday.

Game maker Zynga's losses may hurt Facebook

July 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

London, July 26 (ANI): Social games developer Zynga's stock has plummeted after the firm reported a loss in the second quarter, according to a report.

History detectives may have found Bob Dylan's legendary electric guitar

July 13, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): The Fender Stratocaster that Bob Dylan brought on stage on the night he "went electric", which is the most hated guitar in folk music history, has allegedly been found in a dusty attic bolthole after 47 years in hiding.

Security guard found dead in Delhi

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A 30-year-old security guard, hailing from Uttar Pradesh (UP) was found murdered here Thursday, Delhi Police said.

Wynonna Judd marries drummer

June 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Washington, June 21 (ANI): Country singer Wynonna Judd wed Cactus Moser, the drummer in her band 'The Big Noise', in a lakeside gazebo on her Leiper's Fork farm at sunset on Sunday.

Three Indians among the finalists of Google science fair to be held in US

June 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Rohit Fenn, Raghavendra Ramachanderan and Sumit Singh of India finally made their place to the finals of Google Science Fair; a global science competition held every year that challenges the young minds to show their innovative talents. Three of them were selected for the final round that will be held in Google's headquarters in California this July.

Amy Winehouse to be immortalised in bronze statue

June 8, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): A life-size bronze statue of Amy Winehouse could be put up in a venue near her home.

Winehouse's life-size statue in Camden?

June 8, 2012 at 1:36 PM

London, June 8 (IANS) There are plans to put up a life-size bronze statue of late singer Amy Winehouse at the Roundhouse concert hall, near her home in Camden, where she died last year.

India, Myanmar agree to set advanced agricultural research, education centre

May 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Nay Pyi Taw (Myanmar), May 28 (ANI): India and Myanmar on Monday decided to establish the Advanced Centre for Agricultural Research and Education as a Centre for Excellence using cutting edge technology along with traditional knowledge and ecological conservation with financial and technical assistance from India.

Arunachal should learn from Maharashtra to pay poachers in their own coin

May 25, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Itanagar, May 25 (ANI): No tangible action is surprisingly visible even after the gunfire attack on Arunachal Pradesh's PCCF (wildlife and biodiversity) J.L. Singh-led high level team in the core area of the Namdapha Tiger Reserve (NTR) on March 12, which made global headlines.The incident no doubt prompted the visit of a prime minister-headed National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) team to the NTR during April 10-15 last for appraisal of the protection status, especially relating to complaints regarding local hunting and deployment of local workforce for protection besides the status of daily monitoring.

UN chief suffers fracture playing soccer

May 15, 2012 at 8:50 AM

New York, May 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon suffered a fracture in his left hand while playing in the UN diplomats' spring soccer tournament and now has his arm in a sling, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said.

Wayne Rooney ready to cheer on horse 'Pippy' at debut race

May 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Wayne Rooney will be debuting his recently bought colt 'Pippy', at the Lily Agnes Stakes, on Tuesday.

Babe Ruth's Boston home listed for 1.65m dollars

May 8, 2012 at 1:26 PM

New York, May 8 (ANI): Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth's suburban Boston home, where he lived after he had been sent to the New York Yankees, is on the market for 1.65 million dollars.

Britain unveils Olympics missile plan

May 3, 2012 at 11:18 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) Britain Thursday unveiled surface-to-air missiles which could be deployed at six sites across London during the Olympics.

The Rolling Stones' Brian Jones slept with '64 girls in 19 days'

April 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): The Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones had reportedly slept with 64 girls in 19 days when they toured the US in 1964.

Carey Mulligan marries Marcus Mumford in rustic-themed ceremony

April 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Carey Mulligan tied the knot with folk rock singer Marcus Mumford in Somerset, England on Saturday.

Olympic mountain bike course changed

April 5, 2012 at 1:28 PM

London, April 5 (IANS) London 2012 games organisers have announced changes to the Olympic mountain bike course, after feedback from competitors in last year's test event.

India's TAFE to make tractors for US

April 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) India's Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) will start making two models of high horse power (hp) tractors later this year for US-based AGCO Corpo, said a company official.

Gomez triumphs at Kids Choice Awards

April 1, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez walked away with two awards, including favourite female singer, at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

Kashmir farmers to reap benefit with installation of automatic weather station

April 1, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Kathua, Apr 1 (ANI): Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District have expressed happiness over the installation of Automatic Weather Station (AWS), which would help them in avoiding eventualities in the backdrop of unfavourable weather conditions.

Halle Berry and Heidi Klum get 'slimed' at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

April 1, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 1 (ANI): Halle Berry and Heidi Klum were drenched in slime at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

'Harry Potter' actor jailed for 2 years for involvement in London riots

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The 'Harry Potter' actor who played bully Vincent Crabbe in the boy wizard's movie series was sentenced to jail for two years on Tuesday after he was convicted of violent disorder during the London riots in August last year.

'Harry Potter' actor jailed for 2 years for involvement in London riots

March 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The 'Harry Potter' actor who played bully Vincent Crabbe in the boy wizard's movie series was sentenced to jail for two years on Tuesday after he was convicted of violent disorder during the London riots in August last year.

'Harry Potter star Waylett possessed petrol bomb, stolen Champagne in London riots'

March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

London, Mar 20(ANI): Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films, consumed stolen Champagne before arming himself with a petrol bomb during the London riots, a court has heard.

'Harry Potter star Waylett possessed petrol bomb, stolen Champagne in London riots'

March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

London, Mar 20(ANI): Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films, consumed stolen Champagne before arming himself with a petrol bomb during the London riots, a court has heard.

UK equality quango likely to urge more rights for prisoners, terrorists, gypsies

March 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

London, Mar 5(ANI): A Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report is likely to claim that prisoners, gypsies, terrorists and union activists routinely have their human rights abused.

TAFE, Captain Tractors forge strategic alliance for sub 20HP tractors

March 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Chennai based tractor major, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), announced its entry into a strategic alliance with Captain Tractors Private Limited, Rajkot (CTPL).

UK equality quango likely to urge more rights for prisoners, terrorists, gypsies

March 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

London, Mar 5(ANI): A Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report is likely to claim that prisoners, gypsies, terrorists and union activists routinely have their human rights abused.

Man who mooned Queen wants to do repeat for Obama

February 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Melbourne, Feb 14 (ANI): An Australian man who mooned the Queen of England said that he would do the same if Barack Obama visited the country.

Peer passengers 'the other distraction' for teen drivers

January 25, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Researchers have now identified key factors, which influence teen drivers and increase risk of car crash.

Oz woman finds 1.7m crocodile in lounge room

January 9, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Jan 9 (ANI): A woman in Australia couldn't believe her eyes when she found a 1.7-metre saltwater crocodile in her lounge room.

Glastonbury fest founder to be honoured with lifetime achievement award

December 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis will be honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at the European Festival Awards in the Netherlands next month.

Indians, other Asians at UK school get best results without English being first language

December 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

London, Dec.16 (ANI): A school where the majority of pupils do not speak English as their first language has achieved the best exam results in England.

Wycleaf Jean defends charity against 'wasted millions' claim

November 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

London, November 29 (ANI): Wycleaf Jean has defended his personal charity, Yele Haiti, against media reports of misspending of funds.

William Shatner gives Turkey frying safety tips ahead of Thanksgiving

November 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM

New York Nov 17 (ANI): In a new Thanksgiving safety video titled 'Eat, fry. Love', William Shatner offers tips to those who plan to fry their birds for the day.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney create animal farm for son's birthday

November 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM

London, November 7 (ANI): Soccer player Wayne Rooney and his wife Colleen created an animal farm for their son Kai's second birthday.

Myanmar President visits agricultural exhibition in Delhi

October 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Myanmar President U Thein Sein, who is currently on a state visit to India at the invitation of President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, attended an agricultural exhibition here on Saturday.

Katy Perry in seventh heaven after baked beans and meat pies reunion

October 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): Katy Perry is on an eating spree at the moment and has been binging on baked beans and meat pies ever since she arrived in the UK for her tour.

'Harry Potter' star charged for possessing petrol bomb during London riots

October 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' star Jamie Waylett, who played Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe, has been charged for possessing a petrol bomb during the London riots.

'Black Eyed Peas' pull out of MJ tribute concert due to "unavoidable circumstances"

October 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): American hip-hop band 'Black Eyed Peas' has reportedly pulled out of this weekend's 'Michael Forever' concert in Cardiff, due to "unavoidable circumstances".

International concerns grow over plight of Sri Lanka's Menik Farm refugees

September 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Colombo, Sept 22 (ANI): As the Sri Lankan government plans to close the Menik Farm camp, one of the world's largest refugee camps, located in the country's northern region, international concerns have grown regarding the conditions of the refugees who will be located to new camp site.

Obamas Martha's Vineyard 'vacation' home on sale for $23.7mn

September 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM

New York, Sept 21 (ANI): The Martha's Vineyard home where President Barack Obama and his family have vacationed for the past three summers has been put on the market for a whopping 23.7 million dollars.

New financial disclosures reveal Bachmann worth at least 912,000 dollars

August 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): US Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has assets worth at least 912,000 dollars that includes her clinic in Minnesota and a family farm in Wisconsin, according to new financial disclosures.

First global study confirms circumcision's role in reducing HIV infections

July 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM

Washington, July 21 (ANI): Three years after the start of the male circumcision roll-out in the South African township of Orange Farm (110 000 adults), a study has concluded that it has led to a reduction in HIV prevalence and incidence.

Paul McCartney treats Yankees to Beatles bliss

July 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

New York, July 17 (ANI): Two summers after his last performance at Citi Field in New York, Sir Paul McCartney once again hit the city, but this time at Yankees.

No evidence that ban on cell phone use while driving reduces crashes

July 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): A study has found that there is no conclusive evidence that ban on cell phone use while driving has helped reduce crashes, and that use of hands-free cell phone is no less risky than hand-held ones.

Prince performs at UK Festival for first time

July 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Singer Prince has played his first ever UK music festival, marking his return to the British stage in four years.

Glastonbury fest boss Michael Eavis 'declined VIP treatment to Rooneys'

July 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

London, July 3 (ANI): It has emerged that Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen were denied a VIP treatment at the Glastonbury Festival by none other than its founder Michael Eavis.

Additional 10 lakh bales of cotton to be exported

June 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (ANI): In the wake of a fall in prices of cotton in the domestic market, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has announced export of additional 10 lakh bales of cotton during the current season.

Spa offers back massage by snakes, hot beer bath to soothe the body!

May 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

New York, May 14 (ANI): Here is a spa which rejuvenates your senses and relaxes the body in the most peculiar way, with snakes slithering along the back instead of a masseuse's hands, followed by a hot beer bath.

Three wounded in bomb blast near Peshawar minister's residence

May 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Peshawar, May 8(ANI): Three people have been wounded in a bomb explosion near the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Agriculture Minister, Ayub Khan, in Peshawar.

Queen to take post-wedding weekend with hubby Philip

April 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): After Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange their wedding vows and the flamboyant post-wedding party begins at Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip will quietly slip away to spend a weekend at the Wood Farm in Sandringham.

Three-cheese pizza with Jesus' face up for grabs on eBay in Oz

March 30, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): The face of Jesus Christ is said to have appeared on a three-cheese pizza that was made at an eatery in Brisbane, Australia.

Despite turmoil Libyans show interest in whisky festival

March 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Edinburgh, Mar.8 (ANI): Despite the ongoing civil war, people in Libya are showing interest in the Inverness Whisky Festival in Scotland.

Chicken culling starts, as bird flu strikes Tripura

March 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

Gandhigram, Mar 8(ANI): Veterinaries in Tripura have started the process of culling chickens, after an outbreak of Avian Influenza or bird flu in the state.

New microscope helps create dazzling 3-D movies of live cells

March 5, 2011 at 4:43 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Farm Research Campus have invented a new microscope that will let researchers use an exquisitely thin sheet of light to peer inside single living cells, revealing the three-dimensional shapes of cellular landmarks in unprecedented detail.

Oz 'love hot-spots' where most single men can be found revealed

December 22, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Sydney, Dec 22 (ANI): Single women hoping to hook up with single men need look no further than northwest Queensland in Australia.

Chinese men don 'honeybee suits' for show!

November 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Melbourne, Nov 22 (ANI): Two staff at a China bee farm covered themselves in tens of thousands of bees during a performance in Nanning, capital of southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

1 in 5 Brits think Oliver Twist was written by Charles Darwin!

November 22, 2010 at 11:01 AM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): George Orwell's classic novel 'Animal Farm' is a blue movie and 'Oliver Twist' was written by Charles Darwin - at least that's what one in five Britons believe.

Witch's hat halts four tube trains in London on Halloween

November 1, 2010 at 4:37 PM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Part of London's Underground came to a standstill for more than an hour on Halloween when a witch's hat was thrown on to the line at Chalk Farm, in North London.

Witch's hat halts four tube trains in London on Halloween

November 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM

London, Nov 1 (ANI): Part of London's Underground came to a standstill for more than an hour on Halloween when a witch's hat was thrown on to the line at Chalk Farm, in North London.

Most Britons have no idea when UK fruit and veg are in season

October 11, 2010 at 2:03 PM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that most Britons have no idea when UK fruit and vegetable are in season, what traditional varieties are or even how they grow.

Next Glastonbury Festival tickets sell out within four hours

October 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): All tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2011 have sold out in just over four hours after going on sale.

World's smallest cow enters Guinness Book of World Records

September 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): A Dexter cow from Cheshire has entered the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records for being the smallest in the world.

Ground Zero mosque man sued for ripping off insurance company

September 5, 2010 at 8:48 PM

Washington, Sept 5 (ANI): One of the financial backers of the proposed Ground Zero mosque has been sued for allegedly swindling nearly 1.8 million dollars from an insurance company.

Obama spending rain-hit holiday playing Scrabble

August 25, 2010 at 4:03 PM

London, Aug 25 (ANI): US President Barack Obama is apparently spending his holiday indoors playing Scrabble - thanks to the rain.ill Burton, a White House spokesman said the First Family were "having a great time", enjoying playing games and reading as Martha's Vineyard was hit by wind and rain.

Obama family to begin their 6th holiday of the year

August 19, 2010 at 12:50 PM

London, August 19 (ANI): The Obamas are all set to start their sixth holiday of the year, an 11-day sojourn in Martha's Vineyard.

Elton John working on 'Animal Farm' musical

July 24, 2010 at 2:44 PM

Melbourne, July 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Elton John is working on a new show based on George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' alongside Lee Hall, who wrote the hit musical 'Billy Elliot'.

Mel Gibson selling his California home

July 21, 2010 at 2:02 PM

London, July 21 (ANI): Mel Gibson's California home he once shared with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has been put up for sale

Shakespeare's plays 'boost cow milk production'

July 1, 2010 at 5:10 PM

London, July 1 (ANI): Farmers have claimed that scenes from the William Shakespeare play 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' boosted cow milk production by four per cent.

Shakira to perform at Glastonbury fest

April 21, 2010 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Shakira is set to perform at this year's Glastonbury Festival alongside a line-up of big stars including U2, Stevie Wonder, Muse and Snoop Dogg. he Colombian sensation will present her gig on the Pyramid stage on Saturday June 26 at the festival in Somerset.

Brisbane couple stranded by volcano ash cloud take wedding vows online

April 19, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): A couple from Brisbane were forced to exchange marriage vows online with guests watching them tie the knot over the internet - because flight cancellation following the volcanic ash cloud over Europe left them stranded in Dubai.

Glastonbury festival tickets completely sold out

April 12, 2010 at 6:08 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): The tickets for this year's Glastonbury festival were completely sold out in just over an hour.round 1,78,000 fans are expected to attend the three-day festival, from 25th to 27th June at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

George Orwell's first edition book sells for £86K at auction

March 26, 2010 at 1:18 PM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): A rare signed first edition of late English novelist and journalist George Orwell's first full-length work, which auctioneers say is in mint condition, has been sold for 86,000 pounds at auction.

Herbal Viagra saves underperforming bull from slaughterhouse!

March 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM

London, March 3 (ANI): Viagra came to the rescue of an under-performing four-year-old bull, Boris, who was all set to make it to the abattoir.

Neil Young named Musicares Person of the Year

February 1, 2010 at 2:40 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Legendary singer Neil Young has been named Musicares Person of the Year by the US Recording Academy.

George Orwell is Penguin's 'writers' writer'

January 23, 2010 at 3:10 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): George Orwell is the most popular novelist in Penguin's history, says a survey of the publisher's current stable of writers.

Posh's purchase makes micro-pigs 'must-have' gift for Christmas

December 21, 2009 at 4:46 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): Micro-pigs have become the most loved pets this Christmas season, thanks to Victoria Beckham who bought a pair for husband/soccer star David.

Perth Test: Watson charged with poor behaviour

December 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Perth (Australia), Dec. 20 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Shane Watson became the fourth player to be charged for poor behaviour during an ill-tempered third Test following his unsightly celebration of the wicket of West Indian captain Chris Gayle on day four yesterday.

Madonna 'set to buy NY horse farm'

December 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Madonna is all set to buy a horse farm in New York, making it her second real-estate deal this year (09), it has emerged.