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CA to improve 'pay, conditions' for Oz women cricketers to 'boost professionalism'

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Sydney, May 18 (ANI): Australian women cricketers are set to take a major leap towards professionalism after Cricket Australia's (CA) expected announcement of a major improvement in pay and conditions for female players next week when it unveils the women's Ashes squad.

CII says S and P retains 'negative' outlook on India

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The negative outlook affirmation by S and P for India's BBB- status is unfortunate, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has said.

Government claims economy on right track, reforms to continue

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The government has said that the nation's economy is on right track and that reforms will continue.

Man gets eight years jail for repeatedly raping daughter

May 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) A Delhi court Friday sentenced a man to jail for eight years for repeatedly raping his 17-year-old daughter and threatening her not to disclose the incident to anyone.

LinkedIn bans prostitutes from networking

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Sydney, May 17 (ANI): Professional networking site LinkedIn's user agreement has outlawed sex workers from using the platform for promoting escort services or prostitution.

'Hi-de-Hi!' comic star Paul Shane dies at 72

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): British actor Paul Shane, best known for his stint with 1980s comedy show 'Hi-de-Hi!,' died after a short illness on Thursday in South Yorkshire. He was 72.

Shocked, disappointed, distressed: Rahul Dravid

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said Thursday he was shocked, disappointed and distressed by the spot-fixing scandal that led to the arrest of three of the team's players.

Shocked, disappointed and distressed: Rahul Dravid

May 16, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid said he was shocked, disappointed and distressed by spot-fixing scandal which led to the arrest of three of the team's players.

Mercedes launches new GL Class luxury SUV

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) German automobile major Mercedes-Benz Thursday launched an all-new luxury SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles) at Rs.77.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

NY judge warns Osama's son-in-law that chosen lawyer could end up in prison

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A US judge has warned Osama bin Laden's son-in-law that a lawyer he hired to represent him on charges he conspired to kill Americans could end up in prison himself.

US museum educates visitors about bugs

May 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS/EFE) Beetles, centipedes and tarantulas are among the insects that visitors to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, or NHM, can learn about.

'Lynchpin' Clarke confident of managing 'degenerative' back problem ahead of Ashes

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Sydney, May 16 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his confidence that he will continue to manage his chronic back problem through the upcoming consecutive Ashes series against England.

India abstains from UN resolution on Syria

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

United Nations, May 16 (IANS) Calling it a "sleight of hand" and a "dangerous precedent which we cannot acquiesce in", India abstained on a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly calling for a political transition in Syria, saying "unilateral action" will not resolve the crisis and would only exacerbate the problem.

Status quo for IOA, until free and fair elections are held

May 15, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Lausanne, May 15 (IANS) It's status quo for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday refused to lift its suspension until free and fair elections are held.

IOC worried about governance in Indian sports: Bindra

May 15, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Top Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra, part of the sports ministry delegation to Lausanne, Wednesday said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was worried about the governance of Indian sports.

Oz spinner Doherty admits failure to come up to Test standard

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, May 15 (ANI): Australian spinner Xavier Doherty has admitted that he had not been up to Test standard during his few attempts at the format, although he is hoping that he will be given another chance to prove that he could make the grade.

Land acquisition, food security bills need debate: Ramesh

May 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Terming the land acquisition and food security bills "far too important", union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Tuesday said they needed to be debated in parliament.

Senior national hockey camp in Bangalore from Thursday

May 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The senior men's national hockey camp for the FIH World League Round 3 (Semi-Final) at Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, June 13-23, will be held at the Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bangalore from Thursday. The camp will continue till June 4.

Why ripe strawberries smell so distinctive

May 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists from the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) have identified the compound that gives ripe strawberries their characteristic caramel-like aroma.

Kashmir woos tourists with fortnight-long fest

May 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Srinagar, May 14 (IANS) A fortnight-long tourism festival kicked off here Tuesday to attract visitors to the Kashmir Valley.

Bolivia coca beer may help fight altitude sickness

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New York, May 14 (ANI): A brewer from Bolivia has created a beer that is based on the same leaf, which is used to make cocaine.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen, pilots safe

May 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) An Advanced Light Helicopter of the Indian Army crashed Monday morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said here.

Army chopper crashes in Siachen

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) An army helicopter crashed Monday morning in the Siachen glacier area of Jammu and Kashmir, defence sources said here.

John Lennon was planning to return to UK before being killed

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): John Lennon's childhood pal Joe Flannery has revealed that the late singer was looking forward to returning to Britain before he was murdered in December 1980.

Michelle Obama advises gen next to make friends across political divide

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): First lady of the United States Michelle Obama wants the next generation to make friends across the political divide with hopes of averting political gridlock in the future.

Monday's Nepal Bandh called off

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Kathmandu, May 12 (ANI): Thirty-three political parties, who have been agitating against the government, have called off Monday's Nepal Bandh.

Houston hosts world's biggest art car parade

May 12, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Houston, May 12 (IANS) The world's largest art car parade traveled through the city of Houston Saturday, giving art car-lovers a rare chance to view about 300 art cars of every shape and design imaginable.

Ex-chairman reveals how a 'measly' 60,000 Fergie deal turned 'underachieving' Man U into 2 bln poun

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has revealed that he had shelled out a measly 60,000 pounds to secure the services of Sir Alex Ferguson in 1986 for United, which is now a whopping two billion-pound dynasty.

R-Patz and K-Stew to join in posh boozing at Cannes

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Robert Pattinson and his on-off girlfriend Kristen Stewart will reportedly be going for a holiday in Cannes this year.

MJ's beating heart was visible to naked eye in days before death

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

New York, May 12 (ANI): Michael Jackson's makeup artist has revealed, during his death trial, that the singer looked 'emaciated' and acted 'paranoid' in days before his death.

Indian political fraternity prays for stability in Pakistan

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The political fraternity in India on Saturday prayed for stability in Pakistan as the counting began to elect a new government.

Kamal Haasan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from custom, Kamal Haasan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

NEET UG 2013 OMR Sheets to be available online

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Students appeared for NEET UG 2013 exams held on May 5th 2013, can view their OMR sheets (answer sheets) at the official website of CBSE from last week of May 2013. The final results of NEET UG 2013 exams is expected in the first week of June 2013.

Kamal Hassan to watch Rajinikanth's film

May 11, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited "Kochadaiyaan".

CRPF sets up camps to combat Maoist activities in Gaya

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Gaya, May 11 (ANI): Troopers from the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) set up camps along a crucial supply line of Maoists to combat their activities in the Gaya.

Human hunting originated 2 million years ago

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Baylor University researchers have found the earliest archaeological evidence of human hunting and scavenging.

Flu strains circulating in pigs and birds show pandemic potential

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A new study from MIT led by an Indian origin scientist has identified influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans.

Kirsten steps down as Proteas coach

May 11, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Johannesburg, May 11 (ANI): South Africa national cricket coach Gary Kirsten has stepped down from his post and has declined to renew his contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA), ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Mercury soars to 46.3 degree in Odisha town

May 10, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) The heat wave condition intensified in Odisha with one of its towns Friday recording a maximum temperature of 46.3 degree Celsius,the highest so far in the state this summer, official said.

Industry body not upbeat on IIP numbers

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Industry associations Friday said overall slowdown in the country's economic activity would constrain manufacturing growth and an accommodative monetary policy regime would help spur investment.

Nigerian to replace aging table tennis stars

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Lagos, May 10 (IANS) The Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) is looking to replace its aging stars by scouting for talent at the grassroots.

New boss David Moyes to turn Man U's training sessions into army boot camp regime

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Everton manager David Moyes plans to swim under the pressure by introducing grueling training sessions for the players when he will turn up as Manchester United's manager, replacing Alex Ferguson after 26 glorious years at the helm.

Arctic was warmer 3.5 million years ago

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The Arctic was very warm during a period roughly 3.5 to 2 million years ago, a new study suggests.

Arctic could be ice-free in future

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Analyses of the longest continental sediment core ever collected in the Arctic has provided "absolutely new knowledge" of Arctic climate from 2.2 to 3.6 million years ago.

Human impacts on natural world 'underestimated'

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Two accepted principles of how ecosystems naturally operate could be overshadowed by the importance of human activity, a study has claimed.

Pak cricketers focusing on fitness, batting skills ahead of Champions Trophy

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan's cricketers are reportedly focussing on improving their fitness and batting skills at a training camp in Abbottabad in the run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy tournament that is to be played in England in June.

With snow still to thaw, Gulmarg attracting tourists

May 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Gulmag/Srinagar, May 9 (IANS) With snow falling as late as May, Kashmir's Gulmarg resort remains an attractive tourist destination, especially for winter sports, even as summer capital Srinagar, where the nearest airport is located, worries over security.

Misbah banking on recent South Africa series experience to help Pak win last Champion Trophy

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq has said that he is confident that his team's experiences in South Africa and their progress in the six-day training camp at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium will help them win the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament.

Intelligent robots may overtake humans by end of 21st century

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): The idea of superintelligent machines may sound like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but many experts say that the idea isn't far-fetched.

Siddharth Malhotra shifts to sea facing house

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Actor Siddharth Malhotra, who is from Delhi, has shifted to a rented sea-facing flat in Bandra here.

Kashmir tourism looking down the barrel due to poor infrastructure

May 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (ANI): Lack of adequate infrastructure disappointed tourists visiting Kashmir, even as authorities urged the government to take adequate steps to cope with the increasing number of visitors to the valley.

Another record tourist season for Kashmir this year? Locals pray

May 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) As the temperatures rise in the plains so do the tourist arrivals in Kashmir, with people associated with the industry praying for another record season this summer.

Botswana aims for regional glory in football

May 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Gaborone (Bostwana), May 8 (IANS) Botswana's national team coach Stanley Tshosane says he is aiming for glory at the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association's (COSAFA) regional tournament to be hosted by Zambia from July 6-20.

Karnataka Polls: Counting of votes begins

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

Bangalore, May 7 (ANI): Counting of votes for the Karnataka Assembly elections, which witnessed a 70.23 per cent voter turnout on May 5, began this morning at 8 a.m. amidst tight security.

Karnataka vote count: Liquor sale, processions banned

May 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Sale of liquor across Karnataka was banned for 24 hours from 6 p.m. Tuesday and taking out of processions barred in Bangalore from 6 a.m. to midnight Wednesday in view assembly poll vote count in the state.

IBPS CWE Clerks-II recruitment: Vacancies in Participating Organisations declared

May 7, 2013 at 5:30 PM

IBPS or Institute of Banking Personal Selection has released the updated available vacancies of Clerical Staff in Participating Organisations for 2013-14 in regard to IBPS CWE Clerks-II recruitment in its official website: http://ibps.in/. The selected candidates have also been intimated via email and SMS in their registered email address and phone numbers.

'Islamic' Egypt welcomes 'bikini, booze' to boost tourism industry

May 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): The Islamic-ruled Egyptian government has opened its arms to visitors who drink alcohol and wear bikinis in an effort to boost tourism numbers which has suffered a decline following a popular uprising which toppled the Hosni Mubarak government in 2011.

NSUI Chief Thakur suspended after being caught dancing naked in a party in Mumbai

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (ANI): Suraj Singh Thakur, the Mumbai chief of National Students Union of India (NSUI), has been suspended for allegedly dancing naked at a party function in the Mumbai suburb of Kandivli last month.

Girls in Kashmir undergo self-defence training

May 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Srinagar, May 7 (ANI): In order to protect themselves, a group of thirty girls underwent martial art training in Kashmir.

Scolari feeling weight of Brazil's expectations

May 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 7 (IANS) Brazil's football confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin has guaranteed the future of national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, even if his team fails to impress during Confederations Cup in June.

Ajmal backs Pak to win last-ever edition of Champions Trophy

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Karachi, May 7 (ANI): Pakistani spin maestro Saeed Ajmal has said that he believes that Pakistan can mark the last edition of the ICC Champions Trophy with a title win in England.

Karnataka PUC, SSLC results 2013: Girls outshines boys

May 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Karnataka Board has declared the results of class 10th and 12th (Karnataka PUC results 2013) today on May 6and once again the girls have outstayed boys in terms of overall pass ratio. Out of 8.36 lakhs for Karnataka SSLC 2013, the overall passing percentage remained 77.47 percent in which 82.30% girls have passed, while the percentage of boys passing the Karnataka board class 10th exam is 73.25%.

Two bombs diffused in Bodo area in Assam

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Bijni (Assam), May 6 (ANI): Police and paramilitary personnel in Bijni town of Assam diffused two improvised explosive device, while non-political student's body said that it was an attempt to tarnish its image as the bombs were found within the compound of the dilapidated house, which was once its office.

Ahmedabad blast case: Nine days remand for prime accused

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Ahmedabad, May 6 (ANI): The prime accused responsible for the Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case in 2008, Mohammad Shahid Nagori, was remanded to nine days police custody by a local court on Monday.

Saudi Arabia allows girls to play sports in private schools for first time

May 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has allowed girls to practice sports in private schools for the first time.

Deborah Anderson's new book and film 'Aroused' reveal secret lives of porn stars

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New York, May 05 (ANI): Director Deborah Anderson, a celeb and fashion photographer, whose work has graced the pages of everything from Vanity Fair to Playboy, has described her new photo book and documentary- Aroused- as "an under-the-covers view of women in the porn industry."

Could porn star turned novelist Sasha Grey be next EL James?

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, May 05 (ANI): Ever since EL James's Fifty Shades of Grey shifted 40 million copies around the world last year, publishers have desperately required a successor, another sex-riddled bestseller to tempt us into illicit blushes.

Sunrisers see themselves closer to semifinals

May 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) With yet another win at home, Sunrisers Hyderabad see themselves closer to reaching the semifinals of the Indian Premier League.

Pak focusing on batting in training camp ahead of Champions Trophy

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): The Pakistan squad for the next month's ICC Champions Trophy have spent the second day of their conditioning camp in Abbottabad focusing on their batting under the guidance of former player Javed Miandad.

Malhotra demands enquiry into Pratima's death

May 4, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Shocked at the death of promising national archer Promita Boro, Archery Association of India (AAI) president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who is also the acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanded a thorough investigation by the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune.

How type 2 diabetes develops

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new mouse model, which answers the question of what actually happens in the body when type 2 diabetes develops and how the body responds to the medication.

Fiji rugby team ready for IRB Sevens World Series

May 4, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Suva, May 4 (IANS) Fiji Sevens rugby selector Lote Rasiga said the national team has to tackle hard and produce explosive speed to finish second in the 2012-13 International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series.

Pak training camp for Champions Trophy begins with focus on fielding

May 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Karachi, May 4 (ANI): The training camp set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at Abbottabad to prepare the team for the ICC Champions Trophy, along with the upcoming tours of Scotland and Ireland, had begun on Friday with fielding as the main focus, as it has been Pakistan's Achilles heel for a long time.

Miandad 'dissatisfied' by Woodhill's appointment as Pak batting coach

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Karachi, May 4 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has expressed his dissatisfaction at the appointment of Trent Woodhill as the national team's batting coach, terming it a mistake on the part of those who recommended the Australian.

Longer night life in Bangalore, BJP's promise to young voters

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP is wooing Bangalore's young voters with the promise of an extended night life in the state capital, if returned to power in the May 5 assembly poll.

Taliban told to distance itself from al-Qaeda before opening Qatar office

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The Taliban has been asked to issue a declaration distancing itself from al-Qaeda and committing itself to peace talks before it can open a political office in Qatar, diplomatic sources have said.

Poetry, policing don't mix, top Kerala woman cop discovers

May 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 (IANS) A top woman Indian Police Service official has landed in a soup on account of her literary skills: A poem she wrote depicting politicians, the media and the bureaucracy in poor light is in the eye of a storm.

Georgia not to boycott Sochi Olympics

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Tbilisi (Georgia), May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Georgia will not boycott next year's Winter Olympics in the Russian city of Sochi after the country's National Olympic Committee voted unanimously in favour of taking part.

World's tallest observation decks revealed

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): When it comes to the highest observation decks in the world, Burj Khalifa does not occupy pole position.

Chinese incursion localised, goal is status quo ante: India

May 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India reiterated Thursday that the Chinese incursion in Depsang area in Ladakh is "localised in geographical and spatial terms" and the goal is to see the Chinese troops return to the position before the April 15 intrusion, an official said.

Need time on Chinese army's Ladakh incursion: Ministry

May 2, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The issue of Chinese army's incursion into Ladakh is limited in its geographical scope and India needs time and space to "work this through", the external affairs ministry Thursday said.

Mourinho will have to accept Chelsea position under Michael Emenalo

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has been reportedly told by Chelsea authorities that he will have to accept working under the club's technical director Michael Emenalo on his return to the Stamford Bridge club.

Hamilton, Button BGP victory will boost ticket sales, say Silverstone chiefs

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): The British Grand Prix organizers at Silverstone hope for British ace Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and McLaren driver Jenson Button to win the race instead of Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel, to encourage ticket sales.

Sarabjit was India's brave son, says 'deeply saddened' PM

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A "deeply saddened" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the passing way of Sarabjit Singh and termed him a brave son of India.

Meteorites may provide clues for life on Mars

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has examined a meteorite that formed on Mars more than a billion years ago to determine if conditions were ever right on the red planet to sustain life.

12-year old Chinese prodigy to become youngest golfer in European Tour history

May 2, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): A Chinese boy will become the youngest player in European Tour history when he tees off on Thursday at the Volvo China Open.

Naresh Gujral hopes Pakistan allows 'ailing' Sarabjit to be airlifted to Delhi

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Asserting that improving relations between India and Pakistan should be paramount, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Naresh Gujral on Wednesday expressed hope that Islamabad would at least allow Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who is in a comatose state at a Lahore hospital, to be airlifted to New Delhi so that he can receive the best possible treatment.

'Ugly stuff' to come out in MJ's wrongful death trial, says opposing lawyer

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): A lawyer for the concert promotion company AEG Live told jurors they would see a very different view of Michael Jackson, as the firm seeks to prove it was not liable for the popstar's death.

UNICEF steps up vaccination campaigns amid measles outbreaks in Syria, neighboring countries

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May. 1 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN Children's Fund ( UNICEF) and partners are stepping up vaccination campaigns in Syria, and neighboring Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey, amid measles outbreaks in the region, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters here Tuesday.

Sarabjit's family takes on Centre, demands PM's resignation

May 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Wagah Border, May 1 (ANI): The distraught family members of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who is comatose at a Lahore hospital, lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre on Wednesday for inaction on the issue and demanded Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's resignation.

Artificial guide star allows better view of globular cluster

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 1(ANI): Astronomers at the Southern Observatory for Astrophysical Research (SOAR) and the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) have obtained sharp stellar images using a new instrument dubbed SAM, for SOAR Adaptive Module, which creates an artificial laser guide star.

Determined that India's perception of LAC is preserved: Khurshid

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dismissing talk of softness in approach in the stand-off with China, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday said both sides have a mechanism to amicably resolve border incidents and the Indian government had a "very determined view" that its perception of the LAC is preserved and any violation "put right".

Life on earth might have smelled like rotten eggs 1,900 mln yrs ago

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Tiny 1,900 million-year-old fossils from rocks around Lake Superior, Canada, has given the first ever snapshot of organisms eating each other and suggest what the ancient Earth would have smelled like.

Passenger spaceship completes first rocket-powered flight test

April 30, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): A private spaceship designed to carry space tourists made its first rocket-powered test flight Monday morning from California's Mojave Air and Spaceport.

Boston Marathon suspect's coach says 'no way boxing setbacks turned him into bomber'

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): The boxing coach of Boston Marathon bomber has said his one-time pupil may have been dispirited by boxing setbacks, but that's no reason for the attacks that killed three people and injured more than 200.

PCB ropes in hairdresser to mentor Pak pacemen on 'groomed' appearance

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Along with improving their bowling skills, young Pakistani pace bowlers have also been getting tips on maintaining their appearance by a hairdresser at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-organised training camp.

CII for early conclusion with adequate safeguard for sensitive sectors

April 29, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a balanced outcome from the ongoing EU-India Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) negotiations.

India requests Pakistan to release Sarabjit Singh

April 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): India on Monday requested Pakistan to take a sympathetic and humanitarian view of Sarabjit Singh's case and release him.

'Taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue': Mukherjee

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the taxpayer should be seen as an important partner in generating revenue for all our national endeavours.

India to Pakistan: Release Sarabjit

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Appealing for Sarabjit Singh's release, India Monday asked Pakistan to take a "sympathetic and humanitarian" view on the Indian death row prisoner who is battling for life after being beaten in jail in Lahore.