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

Transcendental meditation boosts student graduation rates

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique positively impacts student graduation rates, as compared to controls, a new study has revealed.

One killed in Mumbai building collapse

June 10, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) One person was killed and four others were injured when a portion of a residential building collapsed here Monday evening, officials said.

Matchmaking service helps young professionals find perfect partner

June 7, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New York, June 7(ANI): A 24-year-old Brooklyn resident launched a matchmaking service to help fellow New Yorkers find romance, without the hassle of dating websites.

Kenya's overall inflation rate drops

June 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Nairobi, June 1 (IANS) Kenya's overall rate of inflation dropped marginally to 4.05 percent in May from 4.14 percent in April, the statistics bureau said.

Cooperation with Japan spells trouble for India: Chinese daily

May 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Beijing, May 31 (IANS) Strategic cooperation with Japan "can only bring trouble to India", warned a state-run Chinese daily following Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit to Tokyo.

Femen activists arrested for disrobing in front of Tunisian Justice Ministry

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Johannesburg, May 30 (ANI): Femen, a Ukrainian feminist group that uses nudity in protests has again created furor when three of its activists disrobed in front of the Tunisian Justice Ministry protesting against the detention of the group's member Amina Tyler.

China, Pakistan vow to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation

May 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, May 25 (Xinhua-ANI): China and Pakistan agreed to cement their strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation in various areas, according to a joint statement issued Thursday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian country.

Air Arabia launches flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Sharjah, May 25 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East, has launched a flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia from the airlines' main hub in Sharjah.

Dubai moves to stop ivory tusk smuggling

May 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Dubai, May 19 (IANS/WAM) An environment campaign to enhance international efforts to combat the smuggling of elephant ivory tusks is being undertaken by the Dubai Police General Command.

Singapore names Stange new football coach

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Singapore, May 16 (IANS) The Football Association of Singapore named Bernd Stange the new coach of the national team for two years.

China forecasts seven typhoons in 2013

May 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) Between seven and nine typhoons will land along China's coastal areas this year, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre said Sunday.

Elephant's Tomb in Carmona may have been a temple, not burial ground

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The so-called Elephant's Tomb in the Roman necropolis of Carmona (Seville, Spain) may not have been always used for burials.

Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with Tata Communications

May 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications to meet the growing demand for mobile data.

Ruling coalition wins Malaysia's general election

May 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Kuala Lumpur, May 6 (IANS) Malaysia's ruling coalition won a fiercely contested general election with a comparatively slimmer majority, polling results showed early Monday. The opposition declined to accept the result citing electoral fraud allegations.

Kerala diaspora survey begins

May 1, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) In a first of its kind, a survey on the exact number of Keralites living abroad commenced from the city's outskirts Wednesday.

Pakistan emerges Kenya's key exports destination

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Nairobi, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan has become a leading importer of Kenya's goods in Asia region, reports Xinhua.

Neanderthal remains found in Greek cave

April 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a trove of Neanderthal fossils including bones of children and adults in a cave in Greece.

Indian pharma industry seeks policy reforms in Indonesia

March 25, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Jakarta, March 25 (IANS) India hopes the Indonesian government will undertake policy reforms that will enable Indian companies to invest in the South-East Asian nation's pharmaceutical sector.

SC upholds death for Yakub Memon, Sanjay Dutt's conviction

March 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the death sentence of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and commuted the death sentence of 10 others. The apex court also upheld the conviction of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt under the Arms Act in the terror attack and sent him to five years in prison.

Pledge to take breakfast seriously

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) To drive home the importance of breakfast to stay healthy, McDonalds India Saturday flagged off a pledge campaign inviting people to ensure a wholesome breakfast for their families.

US police arrests ex-con for mugging eight Asians in New Jersey

January 30, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, Jan. 30 (ANI): The ex-con wanted for attacking at least eight Asians in East Harlem has been nabbed in New Jersey Monday night.

One bn tourists took international trips in 2012: UN

January 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Madrid, Jan 29 (IANS) A record one billion tourists took international trips last year, says a report published Tuesday by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Mumbai celebrates Eid-e-Milad

January 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Muslims across the city celebrated Eid-e-Milad with prayers and preaching sessions Friday.

Six killed in Mumbai slum fire

January 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) At least six people were killed and seven injured in a fire that gutted over 50 hutments in southern Mumbai's Mahim area early Friday, officials said.

Stage set for prophet's birthday celebrations

January 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The stage is set for the celebrations of the birthday of Prophet Mohammed in India, a pre-independence tradition to unite Hindus and Muslims against the British, with over half a million people likely to participate in a procession here Friday.

President Obama's inauguration playlists include Stevie Wonder, Beyonce

January 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): President Obama has released the official playlist for his inauguration in an effort to hype up expectations for the star performers.

500 carpenters recreate Mumbai's Mahim for Vijay's film

January 1, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) As many as 500 carpenters worked hard to recreate Mumbai's busy Mahim area for actor Vijay's yet-to-be titled Tamil action-thriller.

Whitney, Gangnam top Google's most searched topics in 2012 in US

December 27, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Dec. 27 (ANI): Google has released a list of the most searched topics on its search engine in its year-end report.

It's 3D cakes, eco-friendly cribs in Mumbai this Christmas

December 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 25 (IANS) Christmas was celebrated with festive zest and fervour Tuesday in India's financial and entertainment capital Mumbai.

3 State Department officials resign amid damning Libyan US consulate attack report

December 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): Three US State Department officials, including a security chief, have resigned in the wake of the release of scathing report about safety lapses at the U.S. Consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi.

Kingfisher Airlines eyes phased restart

December 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a bid to woo potential investors, financially strained Kingfisher Airlines Monday said it will restart operations in a phased manner. However, it did not give any time line for it.

Indonesia orders 37 Russian amphibious tanks

December 17, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Jakarta, Dec 17 (IANS) Indonesia has ordered 37 amphibious tanks from Russia at an estimated cost of $100 million. The tanks can hit ground and air targets while stationary, on the move and afloat.

A-League side Melbourne Heart 'massively' confident of landing Beckham

November 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Sydney, Nov 23(ANI): Australia-League side Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the best chance to sign former Manchester United star David Beckham if the star midfielder agrees to play Down Under.

UAE, Italy discuss relations

November 20, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Italy have held talks over relations between the two countries and also about international developments.

Manmohan meets Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

November 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Phnom Penh, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday met one?on?one for about 45 minutes in this Cambodian capital, probably one of their last official meetings.

UAE to host UN conferences on telecommunications

November 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Dubai, Nov 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host three UN conferences on telecommunications between November and December.

Lakhs turn up to bid adieu to Thackeray

November 18, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Lakhs of people, including Shiv Sena supporters, thronged the funeral procession of party chief Bal Thackeray here Sunday.

Bal Thackeray's last journey, Security tightened across Maharashtra

November 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM

In a bid to handle the heavy crowds taking part in the funeral procession of Bal Thackeray, heavy police arrangement has been done in Mumbai. It is expected that more than tens of thousands of supporters of former Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray are teeming into Mumbai to attend his funeral and keeping this in mind heavy security arrangement have been deployed.

Shiv Sena prepares for Thackeray's final journey

November 18, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) A sea of grieving people converged since early Sunday in Bandra here as preparations were underway for the funeral of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who passed away Saturday afternoon.

MENA region to grow at 5.1 percent in 2012: IMF

November 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Dubai, Nov 11 (IANS) Riding on high oil prices and output, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will see an accelerated economic growth of 5.1 percent in 2012 as compared to 3.3 percent in the previous year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sunday.

Japan pulls out of tourism fair in China

November 4, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Tokyo, Nov 4 (IANS/EFE) Japan will not be taking part in Shanghai's big international tourism fair amid diplomatic tension with China over a territorial dispute, Japanese television channel NHK said Saturday.

Devastated New York, New Jersey began slow recovery

October 31, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Washington/New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Millions in the worst hit New York and New Jersey and up and down the US East Coast Wednesday began picking pieces of their lives shattered by Hurricane Sandy that left 48 dead.

UAE cautions Emiratis over US hurricane

October 29, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has appealed to its citizens living in the US East Coast to exercise utmost precaution over the threat posed by Hurricane Sandy and heed safety instructions given by local US authorities.

EDMC starts provide license to the traders in capital

September 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Under the resolve of the BJP to issue simplified trade licenses by the 3 Municipal Corporations to about 10 lakh traders of Delhi, a camp was organized by East Delhi Municipal Corporation and simplified trade licenses were distributed in large numbers to the traders. On this occasion BJP Delhi Pradesh President Vijender Gupta was present as the Chief Guest

US watchdog claims freedom gained during Arab Spring uprising under threat

September 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Sept. 19 (ANI): Democratic governance declined throughout the world in 2011, showing that gains made in the Middle East and North Africa during the Arab Spring are very fragile and in its aftermath leaders may slip back into authoritarian rule, a U.S. watchdog group said.

India keen to further develop its engagement with the East African Community, says Mukherjee

September 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Sep.19 (ANI): Acknowledging the growing role of Burundi in the regional affairs of Africa, President Pranab Mukherjee said that Burundi has been actively engaged in achieving peace and stability in Somalia, and ensuring peace in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic, and added that India is keen to further develop its engagement with the East African Community (EAC).

I want two children with Kate, says Prince William

September 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM

London, Sept 12 (ANI): Prince William revealed that he would like to have two children, after being asked a very direct question by a member of the public on his visit to Singapore.

Japan nationalizes disputed Senkaku islands after signing 2.05 bln yen deal with owner

September 12, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Tokyo, Sept. 12 (ANI): Japan Government has signed a 2.05 billion yen contract with the owner of three of the five Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, effectively nationalizing the territory.

Many Britons prefer the countryside to cities

September 6, 2012 at 9:43 PM

London, Sep 6 (IANS) While many of us could be drawn to the city life for the kind of modern-day facilities it offers, in Britain people feel much happier living in the countryside than being the city dwellers, a study has found.

Japan 'quietly' buys disputed Senkaku Islands amid diplomatic feud with China

September 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Tokyo, Sept. 6 (ANI): The Japanese Government has clinched a deal to buy the Senkaku Islands from their private owners, whose sovereignty has been disputed with China.

Pippa Middleton 'dating tennis star Spencer Vegosen'

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

London, September 5 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge's little sister, Pippa Middleton sent the rumour mill spinning, after she was spotted watching the US Open with Spencer Vegosen - once one of the top junior tennis players in America.

Another rioter arrested for damaging Mumbai memorial

August 30, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Another rioter who desecrated the Amar Jawan memorial at the Azad Maidan during the Aug 11 violence was arrested by Mumbai police's Crime Branch Thursday, an official said.

Sri Lankan government shuts down universities for 'indefinite period' in response to 'academic stri

August 23, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Government has shut down all universities in the country for an indefinite period amidst a row about the future of education in the nation.

Face-Kini is 'latest craze' hitting China's beaches

August 18, 2012 at 2:04 PM

London, August 18 (ANI): 'Face-Kini' - a protective head mask, is the latest fad being used by beach-goers in China who want to protect their skin from the sun.

Japan to probe pro-China activists arrested for landing on disputed island

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Tokyo, Aug. 16 (ANI): Japanese Police have shifted 14 pro-China activists to Okinawa in southern Japan, for questioning after they were arrested on disputed islands.

Ed Miliband caught on camera making cheeky 'boob jiggling' gesture

August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Aug 11 (ANI): Ed Miliband was caught in a cheeky pose as he talked to pretty young voters while campaigning for his Labour Party's by-election in Northamptonshire.

U.S. to boost missile defense in Gulf: spokesman

August 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): The United States will continue to work with its allies to boost defense against the growing threat of ballistic missiles in the Persian Gulf, a State Department spokesman said on Thursday.

Russia launches two telecom satellites

August 7, 2012 at 3:53 AM

Moscow, Aug 7 (IANS) Russia launched two telecommunications satellites Monday night aboard a Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan, according to the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos.

500,000 Captagon tablets seized in Dubai

August 6, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Dubai, Aug 6 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs has intercepted a massive shipment of 500,000 Captagon tablets, a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant, at the Jebel Ali port.

BJP ex-vice president Bal Apte dead

July 17, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rashtriya Swayamasevak Sangh ideologue Bal Apte passed away here Tuesday following a lung ailment, according to a party official.

Squash: Anaka, Kush annex Asian titles

June 24, 2012 at 12:27 AM

Kush Island (Iran), June 23 (IANS) While Anaka Alankamony retained the girls Under-19 title, Kush Kumar annexed the crown in the boys Under-19 category as Indians delivered two gold medals at the 19th Asian junior squash championship that concluded here Saturday.

UK cops on red alert over possible 'Munich massacre' repeat at Olympics

June 17, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): Officials at the Corby East Midlands International Pool fear a repeat of the 1972 Munich massacre at the London Olympics 2012.

Three girls injured in Allahabad blast

June 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Allahabad, June 13 (IANS) Three girls were injured here Wednesday when a crude bomb lying in a garbage dump went off, police said. The explosion is the third in Allahabad in the past three weeks.

Turkey to hold political dialogue with EU

June 7, 2012 at 6:08 AM

Istanbul, June 7 (IANS) Turkey and the European Union (EU) will engage in a political dialogue in Istanbul Thursday. The meet will be part of Turkey's accession negotiation for the EU membership.

Turkey aims to build 23 nuclear power units by 2023

June 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Istanbul, June 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Turkey, determined to have its own nuclear power plant, aims to build "at least 23 nuclear units by the year 2023," said Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz on Tuesday.

Highway pileups kill 11 in East China

June 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Nanjing (China), June 3 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 11 people were dead and 19 others were injured, five seriously, in seven highway pileups caused by heavy fog that occurred Sunday morning in east China's Jiangsu Province.

China to take over UNSC rotating presidency

May 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM

United Nations, May 31 (IANS) China will take over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in June.

Walcott's family to snub Euros in fear of Nazi thugs targeting black fans

May 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM

London, May 18(ANI): England international Theo Walcott's brother and father have said they won't visit Ukraine for the Euro Cup out of fear of Nazi thugs targeting black fans.

Blackburn boss Kean in hot water as Allardyce contemplates legal action

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

London, May 16(ANI): Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean's problems have reportedly escalated with his predecessor Sam Allardyce considering legal action for Kean's attack on him.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace skies on Sunday

May 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Even everyday sounds 'may be hazardous to hearing'

May 16, 2012 at 11:30 AM

London, May 16 (ANI): Seemingly harmless sounds like the whir of a desk fan may be enough to damage hearing, a new study has revealed.

Baghdad ready to host Iran-P5 +1 nuclear talks

May 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Baghdad, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Baghdad is ready to host the upcoming round of nuclear talks between the six world powers and Iran, which is deemed as the biggest event in Iraq after the Arab League (AL) summit in late March, an Iraqi official newspaper reported on Monday.

Bangladeshi Islamist leader Ghulam Azam charged with 1971 war crimes

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Dhaka, May 14 (ANI): A special tribunal set up in Bangladesh has charged top Islamist leader Ghulam Azam with war crimes allegedly carried out during the 1971 war that liberated the country from Pakistan.

Rise in women applying to become nuns to escape recession

May 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): More and more number of women are opting to become nuns in wake of recession.

Ask NRIs to increase remittances: Assocham

May 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Increasing internal demand and motivating expatriates to send home more remittances may solve the Indian economy's problems due to a depreciating rupee, an industry lobby said Sunday.

Fergie fears 'ailing heroes' Rio, Vidic won't be 'fit enough' for Euro 2012

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson fears that United striker Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic won't be fit enough for the Euro 2012 championship.

Now, a 'No-Go zone' between former East, West Germany

May 13, 2012 at 4:10 AM

Berlin, May 13 (IANS) A part of the border between erstwhile East and West Germany may be declared a "no-go zone" as dozens of minefields have remained uncleared since the Cold War, an official said.

20 injured in road accident in eastern Nepal

May 9, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 20 people were injured in a road accident in Saptari district in eastern Nepal along the East-West Highway on Wednesday, local media reported.

Dominant East Asians 'face harassment at work'

May 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): They have been stereotyped as a 'model minority' but when they fail to conform to common racial stereotypes, like being non-dominant, even people of East Asian descent are "unwelcome and unwanted by their co-workers," according to a new study.

Mystery over origin of domesticated horses solved

May 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Domestic horses originated in the steppes of modern-day Ukraine, southwest Russia and west Kazakhstan, mixing with local wild stocks as they spread throughout Europe and Asia, a new research has indicated.

India's Look East policy central for Asia-Pacific growth: Clinton

May 7, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) India's Look East policy was "central" to the growth of the entire Asia-Pacific region, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said here Monday.

India's Look East policy essential: Clinton

May 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) India's Look East policy was essential for the integration of the Asia Pacific region, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said here Monday.

Seven dead in Indonesia bus crash

May 6, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Jakarta, May 6 (IANS) Seven people died in Indonesia Sunday when their bus crashed after its brakes failed, police said.

Largest known 'true' crocodile identified

May 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A crocodile, which was large enough to swallow humans, once dwelled in East Africa, according to a new study

Five 9/11 accused disrupt terror-linked military hearing

May 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Havana, May 6 (ANI): Terror suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has boasted of masterminding the 9/11 attacks, and four other co-defendants leafed through The Economist magazine as military court proceedings against them continued on charges of terrorism and murder.

Marine authority issues red tide alert for north China seas

May 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Shandong, (Xinhua-ANI): A red tide measuring 780 square km in size has been detected in waters near east China's city of Rizhao, according to a notice issued Saturday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA).

Zimbabwe probes alleged reports of worker abuse by Chinese firms

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Harare, May 2 (ANI): The Zimbabwe Government has said that it is investigating reports of rampant abuses of workers by Chinese employers in the country.

Britain's manufacturing growth slows in April

May 1, 2012 at 11:46 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) Britain's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing sector declined to 50.5 in April from 51.9 in the previous month.

Jihadis with explosive-laden bodies on aircraft latest terror threat to West

May 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): American and European authorities have said that they fear an Al Qaeda terror attack on U.S.-bound aircraft with explosives hidden inside the bodies of terrorists, as the first death anniversary of Osama bin laden looms.

Buddha's parietal-bone relic enshrined in Macao for public worship

April 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Macao, Apr 30 (Xinhua-ANI): A rare piece of parietal-bone relic of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, has been enshrined for public worship in the Macao East Asian Games Dome on Monday afternoon shortly after it arrived from Hong Kong.

Surface-to-air missiles to be mounted atop London building

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

London, April 29 (IANS) Surface-to-air missiles may be mounted atop at least one block of flats in London during the upcoming Olympics, a media report said Sunday.

Peter Andre's 'unhygienic' cafe shop given 1 star by health inspectors

April 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Peter Andre's cafe has been slammed by health inspectors for having dirty floors and overflowing garbage bins.

Syrian opposition efforts to topple Assad regime 'undermined by splits, infighting': Report

April 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Damascus, Apr 23 (ANI): Syrian opposition group's efforts to topple President Bashar-al Assad's regime are being undermined by defections, split factions and deep ideological divisions, leaked emails have revealed.

Israel military chief says "ready for action" on Iran's nuke facilities

April 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jerusalem, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): Israel's military chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz has said the army is prepared to launch an attack on Iran' s nuclear facilities once a government decision to that end is made.

East Bengal striker Tolgay fined Rs.50,000

April 20, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Margao, April 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) disciplinary committee Friday fined East Bengal's Australian striker Tolgay Ozbey for assaulting the Nehru Stadium's senior ground supervisor Raju Adpaikar during an I-League clash here in January.

Dempo bag I-League title for record fifth time

April 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Margao, April 20 (IANS) Dempo made history in Indian football here Friday as they won the I-League crown for a record fifth time with a goalless draw against East Bengal at the Nehru Stadium here in Fatorda.

Pakistani dailies upbeat on Kayani's India statement

April 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's statements on cutting expenditures on defence and using them instead to uplift the people has been lauded by Pakistani dailies, with one saying that the army chief's words on "the need for peace with India may open up new possibilities".

I'm super excited to play Dawood Ibrahim: Sonu Sood

April 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is excited to essay underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in "Shootout At Wadala", and he is doing his bit to carry off the role perfectly.

Drinking a glass of water before exam can boost your results by a grade

April 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): Drinking a glass of water could help you do better in exams, researchers have suggested.

Becks' drinking joint with granddad spared from demolition

April 15, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, Apr 15 (ANI): A pub in London, where David Beckham used to drink with his grandfather, has been saved from being taken down.