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

Ghaziabad eases land policy for weaker sections

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Ghaziabad, May 18 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has liberalised its policies to benefit small land holders, farmers and economically deprived section of the society, an official said Thursday.

Scarlett Johansson to make directorial debut

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson is all set to don the director's hat with the film adaptation of Truman Capote's unpublished novel 'Summer Crossing'.

Al Ain zoo becomes European zoo group member

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 AM

Al Ain, May 17 (IANS/WAM) The Al Ain zoo has been accepted as a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) after the UAE zoo met the highest international standards of animal care and for being a major contributor to wildlife conservation.

Valcke guarantees completion of Sao Paulo stadium

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 16 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has guaranteed Sao Paulo's World Cup football stadium will be ready on time, one day after claiming the venue could be taken off the tournament schedule due to construction delays.

Sun erupted with three X-class flares in 24 hours

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured images of three X-class flares that the sun emitted in under 24 hours on May 12-13, 2013.

Pilot-less plane successfully flies over UK for first time

May 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): A pilot-less plane has successfully flown over British airspace for the first time.

Jennifer Hudson's son to make cameo

May 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson says her three-year-old son David is ready to make his first appearance on screen in her forthcoming film "Black Nativity".

Mulligan never had crush on DiCaprio

May 2, 2013 at 4:04 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan says she did not have a crush on her "The Great Gatsby" co-star Leonardo DiCaprio when she was a teenager, even though he was a hearthrob back then.

Everything influences fashion: Designer David Delfin

April 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Madrid, April 25 (IANS/EFE) David Delfin, whose design language stands out in the Spanish fashion industry, said he conceives of his field as "multi-faceted" and influenced by a range of disciplines, including the cinema.

Myanmar, Indonesia ink accords

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Yangon, April 24 (IANS) Myanmar and Indonesia have signed four more cooperation accords following talks between Myanmar President U Thein Sein and visiting Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Nay Pyi Taw, official media reported Wednesday.

Stramaccioni confirmed to stay with Inter Milan

April 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Milan, April 23 (IANS) Inter Milan club president Massimo Moratti confirmed that the team manager Andrea Stramaccioni will not be replaced in the summer.

Kristen Wiig excited to work in 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues'

April 23, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kristen Wiig says she is excited, but nervous about working in "Anchorman: The Legend Continues".

Now, Simon Cowell comes out with animation film

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Music mogul Simon Cowell has fulfilled his dream of making an animation movie and says he has already sold it to a studio.

Cameron Diaz in talks to feature in 'Sex Tape'

April 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz is in talks to reunite with her "Bad Teacher" co-star Jason Segel in the new comedy "Sex Tape".

Kristen Stewart to star in 'Snow White...' sequel

April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, April 17 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart will star in the sequel of "Snow White and the Huntsman".

Kelly Brook hints at new film role

April 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Kelly Brook was recently seen going to a meeting about an upcoming British film project.

Pets of Argentine flood victims in need of homes

April 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Buenos Aires, April 16 (IANS/EFE) The pets of the thousands of victims of the flooding earlier this month in the Argentine city of La Plata gaze out from photographs on social-networking sites, looking sad and lost as they wait to be reunited with their owners or adopted by a new owner.

Cruise impressed with Kosinski

April 7, 2013 at 4:20 AM

London, April 7 (IANS) Director Joseph Kosinski has created a never-seen-before world for "Oblivion", says Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, who plays the lead in the film.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls on Rooney to join him, Becks at PSG

April 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 4 (ANI): Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Manchester United star Wayne Rooney to join him and his former teammate David Beckham at Paris Saint-Germain.

Beyonce to cover Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black' for The Great Gatsby soundtrack

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): Beyonce is covering 'Back To Black', one of Amy Winehouse's most iconic tracks, for the soundtrack to the forthcoming Hollywood remake of 'The Great Gatsby'.

Harry Styles working on solo album?

April 1, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles, who is a member of band One Direction, is reportedly working on a solo album.

Jennifer Lawrence credits mum for taking up 'Hunger Games' role

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence has said that her career could have turned out much differently had she ignored her mother's advice to take up 'The Hunger Games.'

Functional ovaries developed in lab

March 27, 2013 at 10:18 AM

Washington, Mar. 27 (ANI): Researchers have engineered ovaries that showed sustained release of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Bassett, Freeman to work in 'Olympus has Fallen'

March 26, 2013 at 12:26 AM

Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angela Bassett reveals that initially she was nervous about working with Morgan Freeman.

'I had a meeting about Fifty Shades of Grey casting', says Stephen Amell

March 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Arrow star Stephen Amell posted an update on Facebook that he could be the leading man in the most awaited Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation.

Kerala assembly to go green

March 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) The Kerala government will install a rainwater harvesting plant, a waste water treatment plant and solar panels as part of an initiative to turn the state assembly complex green, Speaker G. Karthikeyan said Thursday.

'Verratti too expensive for Italian clubs'

March 21, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Rome, March 21 (IANS) Few Italian football clubs have the resources to buy Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain, the player's agent said.

Cruise to play Napoleon Solo in next film

March 20, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is ready to play Napoleon Solo in the movie adaptation of 1960's US TV show "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."

Conte one of the best coaches in Europe: Buffon

March 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Rome, March 20 (IANS) Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon feels their head coach Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches in Europe.

Emily Blunt to play Princess Diana?

March 19, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) Actress Emily Blunt has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Naomi Watts by playing late Princess Of Wales Diana in a new film.

Peru extradites runaway ex-judge to Israel

March 17, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Jerusalem, March 17 (IANS) A former Israeli judge who fled to Peru after allegedly receiving bribes had to return to his native country finally, after Peruvian authorities decided to extradite him.

120 UAE citizens get new houses

March 16, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 16 (IANS/WAM) A total of 121 citizens in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah in the UAE will new houses as part of a government project.

Solanas unveils $60 mn sci-fi flick in Hollywood

March 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Argentine director Juan Diego Solanas, whose visually stunning, $60 million science-fiction romance "Upside Down" is set to premiere in US theaters, said the film was an exhausting "odyssey" whose cost spiralled to double the original budget.

UK holidaymaker sacked after tackling shark during sick leave

March 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, Mar. 13 (ANI): A British man, who saved several children from being harmed after he grappled with a shark on an Australian beach, has been sacked on his return home, as he was supposed to be on a sick leave at the time.

I thought of taking heroin just yesterday, says Russell Brand

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 6 (ANI): Russell Brand, who's been off alcohol and drugs for 10 years, has confessed that he considered taking heroin just "yesterday."

Balakrishna's 'Ruler' shooting to start in May

March 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Chennai, March 4 (IANS) Nandamuri Balakrishna, one of the well-known stars of Telugu cinema, will be seen in political-drama "Ruler", which will go on the floors in May.

Russian patriarch against electronic orthodox encyclopaedia

March 2, 2013 at 8:19 AM

Moscow, Mar 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has spoken out against spending money on an electronic version of the orthodox encyclopaedia series this week, saying it would be unprofitable.

Jennifer Aniston accused of 'diva behaviour' on film set

February 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Washington, Feb. 26 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who is currently filming an Untitled Elmore Leonard project, has allegedly been showing diva behaviour on the set.

Remya Nambeesan, Jayasurya team up for new film (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

February 20, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20 (IANS) Actors Remya Nambeesan and Jayasoorya have been roped in to star in an untitled film that will also feature the children of prominent Malayalam actors.

Baros returns to Czech First League

February 19, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Prague, Feb 19 (IANS) Czech striker Milan Baros returns to the Czech First League Banik Ostrava after leaving Galatasaray Istanbul.

Singapore, Malaysia to build high-speed rail link

February 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Singapore, Feb 19 (IANS) Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to build a high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur by 2020, the prime ministers of the two countries announced Tuesday.

Harrison Ford visits Rio de Janeiro

February 19, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) US actor Harrison Ford visited the Babilonia "favela", or shantytown, in Rio de Janeiro to become more familiar with a housing program for families currently living in a nearby environmental preservation area.

Space laser could help detect counterfeit food post life on Mars

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Washington, February 12 (ANI): The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed that a laser device developed to measure carbon on Mars could soon be used here on Earth to detect counterfeit food.

New Zealand military gets new machine guns

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) New Zealand's military personnel have begun training with new Belgium-made light machine guns that will extend their operating capabilities, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced Monday.

Craig, Weisz together in Broadway?

February 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are in talks to appear together in a Broadway production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal".

Fanning to play baby killer

February 9, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 9 (IANS) Actress Dakota Fanning has taken up the role of a baby killer in documentary maker Amy Berg's new project.

FIFA launches website for whistleblowers to pull plug on corruption

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 7 (ANI): Football governing body FIFA has created a website where whistleblowers can report any allegations of corruption and match-fixing going on internationally.

Zeta-Jones had no issues with husband's gay kiss

February 7, 2013 at 8:11 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones says she was not worried one bit when her husband Michael Douglas informed her that he was going to kiss co-actor Matt Damon in a new project.

Shakira posts first photo of baby

February 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Madrid, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) Colombian songstress Shakira published Monday the first complete photo of her baby boy, who appears with his father, soccer player Gerard Pique, in an image posted on the couple's Unicef web site.

UK set to get its own Music 'Walk of Fame'

February 3, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): A Hollywood Boulevard-style walk of fame will soon open in north London.

French journalist detained in Iraq

January 31, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Baghdad, Jan 31 (IANS) A French journalist has been held here in the Iraqi capital for taking pictures without prior permission, Xinhua reported Thursday.

Dench supports statue for World War 1 soldier

January 29, 2013 at 12:22 AM

London, Jan 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Judi Dench is backing a campaign to immortalise a World War I hero in his hometown.

Bradley Cooper in talks to play Lance Armstrong

January 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper has formally been approached by director J.J. Abrams to star in a biopic on cyclist Lance Armstrong's rise and fall from grace.

Russian bailiffs to catch debtors with beer coasters

January 26, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Krasnoyarsk (Russia), Jan 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A branch of Russia's Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) in Siberia will put photos of persistent debtors on beer mug coasters in pubs and restaurants to facilitate their arrest, an FSSP spokesperson said.

Dhanush's next film gets new title

January 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) The title of Tamil actor Dhanush's new romantic-comedy "Sotta Vazhakutty" has been changed to "Naiyaandi", according to the director.

Leaves of carob tree fight food-poisoning bacteria

January 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Washington, January 16 (ANI): An antibacterial extract from the leaves of the carob tree (the source of a popular chocolate substitute) are ideal for fighting the microbe responsible for listeriosis, a serious form of food poisoning, a new study has suggested.

Trampolines and alcohol just don't mix, warns expert

January 12, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Wellington, January 12 (ANI): Don't drink and trampoline, and think twice about jumping on with your grandchildren, an expert has warned.

Making whole wheat bread more appealing in taste and smell

January 10, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, January 10 (ANI): Whole wheat bread could be given a more appetizing aroma and taste by controlling the amounts of a single chemical compound that appears in the staple food, which nutritionists regard as more healthful than its refined white counterpart.

Posh 'blows up' Spice Girls reunion plans

January 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Jan. 9 (ANI): Victoria Beckham's reluctance in taking part in releasing a new album and heading out on a 'final fling' world tour has caused a fall-out between her and her former Spice Girls bandmate Geri Halliwell.

Jayalalithaa announces Rs.300 crore Pongal gift

January 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday announced that Rs.100 cash and one kg each of rice and sugar would be distributed to the 1.84 crore ration card holders in Tamil Nadu to celebrate the Pongal harvest festival.

No Bollywood for Britney Spears

January 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Britney Spears has not signed up for any song in a Bollywood movie, the international pop star's spokesperson says.

Goa charges Maharashtra with blackmail

December 22, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Panaji, Dec 22 (IANS) Goa Saturday accused Maharashtra of blackmailing it on releasing water from the Tillari canal and also claimed that it is violating an MoU inked between the two states.

K-Stew confirms 'Snow White' sequel

December 22, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Washington, Dec. 22 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has revealed that the 'Snow White' sequel is in the pipeline and she will be starring in it.

Affleck pulls out of 'Focus'

December 21, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Ben Affleck has pulled out of upcoming comedy "Focus" due to time crunch.

Spotting Curiosity on Mars possible

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Madrid, Dec 18 (IANS/EFE) Determining the position of the robot Curiosity will be possible by studying the eclipses of Phobos, the larger of the two moons of Mars.

FIFA approves World Cup stadium relocation

December 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Moscow, Dec 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) FIFA has approved the relocation of the 2018 World Cup stadium in the Russian city of Samara, the international football body said Monday.

Doomsday rumours trigger panic buying in China

December 12, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Beijing, Dec 12 (IANS) Candles, matches and "Noah's Arks" have been selling like hot cakes in many places in China following online rumours of a coming event that some people believe will bring an end to the world.

Crowe dating Katie Lee?

December 12, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Actor Russell Crowe is reportedly dating Billy Joel's ex-wife Katie Lee post his split from Danielle Spencer.

Johnny Depp and Jennifer Love Hewitt giving new twists to classic flicks

December 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Johnny Depp and Jennifer Love Hewitt are re-imagining stories, both classic and bizarre, in their upcoming movies.

Microsoft expands social network 'Socl' for web users

December 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM

London, Dec. 7 (ANI): Tech giant Microsoft has expanded its version of a social network, Socl, for the public that allows users to share content in an online gallery similar to Pinterest.

Finland takes lead in designing future cities

December 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Helsinki, Dec 6 (IANS) The "World Design Capital" initiative launched in five Finnish cities a year ago in a bid to make the world a better place through design has achieved unprecedented international attention, the organisers say.

Bag-in-box wine drinkers advised to keep it cool

December 6, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, December 6 (ANI): Bag-in-box wines are likelier than their bottled counterparts to develop unpleasant flavors, aromas and colors when stored at warm temperatures, a new study has found.

Putin urges CIS countries to join Glonass

December 6, 2012 at 7:48 AM

Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to join Glonass, Russia's global positioning system.

Bosworth new face of Topshop

December 5, 2012 at 1:40 AM

London, Dec 5 (IANS) Actress Kate Bosworth has been unveiled as the new face of women's clothing brand Topshop.

Radcliffe lost confidence after Potter

December 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (IANS) Daniel Radcliffe says he hates taking time off between movies, especially because he lost all his confidence after he took a break post eight movies of the successful "Harry Potter" franchise.

Belarusian steel workers strip for calendar

December 3, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Belarusian steel company has produced a corporate calendar for the coming year featuring naked female employees.

Beckham to open restaurant with Ramsay

December 2, 2012 at 2:35 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 2 (IANS) Footballer David Beckham has revealed his plans to open up a restaurant in London with his friend TV chef Gordon Ramsay.

Becks teams up with pal Gordon Ramsay to open restaurant

December 1, 2012 at 10:07 AM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): David Beckham is set to open a restaurant in London with his chef pal Gordon Ramsay.

Witherspoon to star in 'Wilde'

December 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 1 (IANS) Actress Reese Witherspoon will star in a movie adaptation of writer Cheryl Strayed's memoir "Wilde".

Charlie Sheen gave away $150,000 to charity

November 27, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): Charlie Sheen has reportedly given away all his earnings from the 'Scary movie 5', out of which he donated 150,000 dollars to charity.

Beyonce to direct and star in new HBO documentary

November 27, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Washington, November 27 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles is stepping behind the camera to direct and star in a new documentary about her life, it has been revealed.

When Hathaway tried scripting

November 25, 2012 at 12:45 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 25 (IANS) Actress Anne Hathaway once tried her hand at writing a screenplay for a movie she hoped would feature Sally Field.

Shanmugasundaram finds outdoor shooting challenging

November 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) Tamil cinematographer Shanmugasundaram feels that despite the availability of advanced technology and digital cameras shooting outdoors is a challenging task.

Carbon-fibre boat sets new speed record by sailing 110 kilometres per hour

November 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

London, November 21 (ANI): A team of sailors has broken the world sailing speed record, reaching more than 60 knots (110 kilometres per hour) at Walvis Bay in Namibia in a custom-designed, carbon-fibre boat that skims above the water.

Holmes keen for 'Dawson's Creek' reunion

November 17, 2012 at 8:02 AM

New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes thinks it would be fun to get back together with the cast of TV series "Dawson's Creek", to film a brand new series, where the gang go on holiday together.

Electronic road signs being hacked in US

November 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pranksters in the US are finding ways to alter messages on electronic traffic signs, including one hacker in the state of California who advised travellers to smoke marijuana and proceed with caution while driving due to a loose gorilla.

Sir Winston Churchill considered 'Zionist hero' by Jews

November 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Washington, Nov. 3 (ANI): Jewish supporters have called Sir Winston Churchill as one of the greatest supporters of the Zionist movement, and called for him to be acknowledged for his role in helping make real the 1917 Balfour Declaration of British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Enrique Iglesias composes in `magic room' of his home

November 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM

San Juan, Nov 3 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias said here that he uses a "magic room" in his home to compose his music.

Foxx in talks for 'Spider-Man' sequel

November 3, 2012 at 4:39 AM

London, Nov 3 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is in talks to star as villain Electro in "The Amazing Spider-Man" sequel.

Kaliningrad launches $29 mn World Cup design contest

October 31, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Moscow, Oct 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian city of Kaliningrad announced a $29 million design contest Wednesday to plan the city's arena for the 2018 World Cup, an adviser to the regional governor said.

Adam Sandler in 'Ridiculous 6'

October 30, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 30 (IANS) Actor Adam Sandler is all set to star in comedy movie "Ridiculous 6".

'No private part-funding of St. Petersburg World Cup arena'

October 25, 2012 at 1:27 PM

St. Petersburg, Oct 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The St. Petersburg government has denied that part of the $1.3 billion cost of a football World Cup stadium currently under construction would come from private donations.

Carob leaves can fight food-poisoning bacteria

October 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Washington, October 18 (ANI): Leaves of the plant that yields carob - the substitute for chocolate that some consider healthier than chocolate - are a rich source of antibacterial substances ideal for fighting the microbe responsible for listeriosis, a serious form of food poisoning, according to a new study.

China moves to save key bird habitat

October 17, 2012 at 2:36 AM

Beijing, Oct 17 (IANS) China plans to increase protection of the wetlands around Poyang Lake, the country's largest freshwater lake and a major bird habitat.

Romney's campaign worried media will project Obama winner in do-or-die debate

October 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Oct. 16 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's aides and strategists are worried that no matter how well Romney performs in the second presidential debate on Tuesday, the media will inevitably award victory to President Barack Obama.

Holmes flourishing in singlehood

October 11, 2012 at 6:04 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 11 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes is reportedly flourishing in her life post the divorce from actor Tom Cruise.

Expansion of universe measured by NASA's infrared observatory

October 4, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Washington, October 4 (ANI): Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have announced the most precise measurement yet of the Hubble constant or the rate at which our universe is stretching apart.

Mourinho confirms return to English Premier League after Real Madrid stint

October 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Madrid, Oct 2 (ANI): Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that the Premier League would be his next destination after his stint with the Spanish champions, but the Portuguese failed to reveal the exact timing of his England comeback.

Will.i.am and Simon Cowell on the hunt for 'new Bill Gates'

September 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

London, Sept 30 (ANI): Will.i.am and Simon Cowell have teamed up for an 'X Factor' spin-off to find the new Bill Gates.

Will.i.am, Cowell plan to make show together

September 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) Singer Will.i.am and "The X Factor" judge Simon Cowell have reportedly joined hands to make a show on nerds and tech freaks.