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

Soon, mobiles to use bat echolocation method to map rooms

June 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Scientists have developed a computer algorithm that can map a room with the help of just four microphones.

Jennifer Lopez signs up for film on Chilean miners

June 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS/EFE) Jennifer Lopez is the latest addition to the cast of "The 33", a film based on the story of survival of the miners trapped for more than two months below ground after a mine collapse in northern Chile, The Hollywood Reporter said Monday.

Hollywood celebs join hands to eliminate nuclear weapons

June 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Melbourne, June 15 (ANI): Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin and Naomi Watts are among the list of Hollywood stars lending their faces and voices to the two-minute video plea by the anti-nuclear campaign group Global Zero.

Murray beats Becker to reach Queen's semis

June 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM

London, June 15 (IANS) Top seed Andy Murray entered the semifinals of the Queen's Club grass court championship for the third time defeating Germany's Benjamin Becker here.

Now, automated 'coach' to help people improve interview skills

June 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): New software developed at MIT can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date.

UN chief hails dialogue in Myanmar's reform process

June 15, 2013 at 8:36 AM

United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the current efforts by Myanmar's parliamentarians to "foster genuine dialogue and participation by all political parties in the reform process" in the country.

McCullum backs Ronchi in Kiwi opening role for 'Champions Trophy and beyond'

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Wellington, June 14 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has given his backing for to player Luke Ronchi for the opener role for the ICC Champions Trophy and beyond.

'No Hamilton hangover' McLaren boss says drivers doing 'good job' despite poor show

June 13, 2013 at 1:49 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh has insisted that both his drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez are 'doing a good job', despite a lack of good results so far this season.

Pakistan-US ties gradually mending, says top American military official

June 13, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Islamabad, June 13 (ANI): A top American military officer has said the United States is gradually rebuilding its bilateral relationship with Pakistan.

Modern humans reached India 60,000 years ago

June 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new research by a University of Huddersfield professor has refuted a recent theory, that there is archaeological evidence for the presence of modern humans in southern Asia before the super-eruption of the Mount Toba volcano in Sumatra.

Heidi Klum's public spat with boyfriend?

June 12, 2013 at 4:20 AM

New York, June 12 (IANS) German supermodel Heidi Klum reportedly got into a public argument with boyfriend Martin Kristen while dining at The Spotted Pig eatery, here.

Swedish male train drivers wear skirts to work after shorts ban

June 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): More than a dozen male train drivers employed in the Roslagsbanan train services in Stockholm, Sweden, have started wearing skirts to work to keep cool following ban of shorts.

Nathan McCullum backs ODI win to 'favour' Black Caps against Lankans in Champions Trophy clash

June 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Wellington, June 8 (ANI): New Zealand off-spinner Nathan McCullum has said that he felt that their victorious ODI series against England, which was highlighted by opener Martin Guptill's 330-run onslaught, will be a key factor in their favour against Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Drone strikes by British forces in Afghanistan 'may be in breach of international law'

June 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, June 8 (ANI): The use of drones by British forces in Afghanistan may be in breach of international law, a controversial legal opinion circulated to peace campaigners has claimed.

Jon Secada pushes environmental awareness

June 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Toronto, June 8 (IANS/EFE) Singer-songwriter Jon Secada said that the Hispanic community is starting to raise its level of awareness about environmental problems.

Uganda seeks cricket coaches

June 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Kampala, June 7 (IANS) The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is on a recruitment drive for a national coach ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup qualifiers.

Mystery of bird's missing penis revealed

June 7, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Researchers have figured out where birds' penises have gone.

Hesson warns Lankans to beware of 'aggressive, all-out' Kiwi pace attack in Champions Trophy opener

June 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Wellington, June 7 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has warned the Sri Lankan top-order to look out for an aggressive, all-out pace attack from their side on Sunday to kick-start their Champions Trophy campaign.

NASA plans to launch satellite to explore Sun

June 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, June 6 (IANS/EFE) Preparations are underway for the June 26 launch of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, to explore the sun's lower atmosphere, or interface region, NASA said.

Cook hails 'special talent' Buttler over stellar performance in 'Kiwi-whitewashed' ODIs

June 6, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, June 6 (ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has hailed young cricketer Jos Buttler, saying that he has special talent and works very hard to ensure that he makes the most of his natural ability.

Australia behind in maths, science education

June 5, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Sydney, June 5 (IANS) Australia must boost its education to compete with science-focused countries, said a report released Wednesday.

Suarez, Cavani to spearhead Uruguay's challenge

June 5, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Montevideo (Uruguay), June 5 (IANS) Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Napoli's Edinson Cavani will lead a star-studded attack for Uruguay during this month's Confederations Cup in Brazil.

NASA to launch next solar satellite on June 26

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): NASA is preparing to launch its next scientific satellite this month that will provide the most detailed look ever at the Sun's lower atmosphere or interface region.

Chris Martin working on U2 album?

June 5, 2013 at 9:53 AM

New York, June 5 (IANS) Coldplay singer Chris Martin is reportedly helping U2 with their new album. He was spotted in a studio with them here.

'Knackered out' Guptill's English ODI 'wonder plunder' both 'blessing and curse'

June 4, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Wellington, June 4 (ANI): New Zealand opener Martin Guptill's wondrous plundering of England's bowlers for a series-winning 189 not out has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse for him after the exhausting schedule left him with a sore body.

McCullum says Black Caps showed 'how good they can be' after ODI series win over England

June 4, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Johannesburg, June 4 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has expressed his happiness at his side's win in the just concluded one-day series against England, saying that his team has shown 'how good they can be'.

Advanced economies face high or rising unemployment: UN

June 4, 2013 at 12:49 PM

United Nations, June 4 (IANS) The UN has reported encouraging, but still-fragile signs of improvement in emerging and developing economies, while a lot of advanced economies continue to face high or even rising unemployment and increasing inequalities.

Kiwis win ODI series against England on back of Guptill's bludgeoning 189

June 3, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, June 3 (ANI): New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill led his team to victory in the second One Day International (ODI) against England, thereby winning the series against the hosts by taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead.

May was Iraq's deadliest month in over five years: UN

June 3, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Baghdad, June 3 (IANS/EFE) May was the deadliest month in Iraq in more than five years with 1,045 people killed in acts of terrorism and violence, up from 712 violent deaths in April, the United Nations' mission in that country said in a statement.

Bayern Munich win German cup to seal historic treble

June 2, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Berlin, June 2 (IANS) German record champions Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-2 in a dramatic German Cup final to wrap up a historic treble at the soldout Berlin Olympia Stadium here.

Cook keeping fingers crossed over 'injured' Broad, Finn comeback ahead of Champions Trophy

June 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Johannesburg, Jun 2 (ANI): England captain Alastair Cook has said that he is keeping his fingers crossed about a comeback of injured seamers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn after New Zealand's five-wicket win in the first one-day international at Lord's, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Corals take years to recover after catastrophic climatic events

June 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that it took 13 years for the coral reef system in Brazil to recover after the catastrophic El Nino event of 1997-98.

Guptill's 'matchwinning' ODI century at Lord's against England guide Kiwis home

June 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Wellington, Jun 1 (ANI): New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has helped lead his team home by ushering in a five-wicket win in the one-day international (ODI) series opener at Lord's against England with his century score.

Angelina Jolie to miss aunt's funeral to promote beau Brad Pitt's new flick

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

London, Jun. 1 (ANI): Angelina Jolie will be promoting Brad Pitt's 260 million dollars movie 'World War Z' in London instead of attending her aunt Debbie Martin's funeral on Sunday.

Williams F1 appoint new CEO

May 29, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Grove (England), May 29 (IANS) Williams Wednesday announced that Mike O'Driscoll replaces Alex Burns as the CEO of the Formula 1 team with immediate effect.

JLo, Demi Moore... cougars or just women in love

May 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) If singer Jennifer Lopez is planning to marry Casper Smart, who is 18 years younger, Demi Moore is now reportedly dating actor Martin Henderson, 12 years her junior -- cougar relationships, where a woman gets romantically involved with a much younger man, are back in the spotlight in the west.

Obama asks people not to forget US is still at war

May 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Washington, May 28 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama urged his fellow citizens not to forget that the US "is still at war" in a Memorial Day speech he gave Monday.

Will Smith's son happy to follow in footsteps of dad

May 27, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New York, May 27 (ANI): Will Smith's son Jaden has said that he is just working in his family business with his father.

Angelina Jolie's aunt dies from breast cancer

May 27, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's aunt lost her battle with breast cancer on Sunday, just about two weeks after the actress revealed that she had undergone a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of developing the deadly disease.

Martin Crowe to release tell-all memoir

May 27, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Wellington, May 27 (ANI): Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe is set to release his memoir in which would cover everything from his sporting career, to being diagnosed with cancer.

Plane carrying Czech PM lands with cracked cockpit window

May 27, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Warsaw, May 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Airbus A319 carrying Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas landed safely in Moscow after pilots found a crack in the cockpit outer window while in the air, the Czech News Agency reported.

Charlie Sheen to use birth name in credits for new flick Machete Kills

May 26, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): Charlie Sheen is going to use his birth name, Carlos Estevez, in the credits for his new movie 'Machete Kills,' it has been revealed.

Angelina Jolie's aunt battling with breast cancer slips into coma

May 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Just two weeks after she revealed how her family was cursed by the disease, Angelina Jolie's aunt is in a coma dying of cancer.

Athletes join bombing victims to reclaim final mile in Boston Marathon

May 26, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): At least three thousand athletes and Boston Marathon bombing victims reclaimed the Boston Marathon victory by completing the final mile of Boston Marathon.

US Air Force launches telecom satellite

May 26, 2013 at 4:14 AM

Washington, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Delta IV rocket has successfully launched a Wideband Global SATCOM 5 satellite of the US Air Force from Cape Canaveral.

Charlie Sheen switches back to birth name for next flick

May 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): Charlie Sheen will use his birth name- Carlos Estevez- for his next film, as "it goes with the Latino feel of the movie".

Forlan, Lodeiro named in Uruguay squad

May 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Montevideo, May 25 (IANS) Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has included Brazil-based players Diego Forlan and Nicolas Lodeiro in his squad for June internationals against France and Venezuela in addition to the Confederations Cup.

Charlie Sheen to use real name in `Machete Kills'

May 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS/EFE) For the first time in his career, Charlie Sheen will use his real name, Carlos Estevez, in the credits of the movie "Machete Kills", a decision that contrasts a past statement that he does not feel "Latino".

'Exhausted' Vettori faces 'black cloud' over Test future after Leeds Test pull out

May 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Wellington, May 25 (ANI): According to the New Zealand media, master spinner Daniel Vettori has a black cloud hovering over his Test-playing future after he pulled out of the second test against England at Leeds, fearing that his body cannot cope with the strenuous exertion in the five days that will follow.

Ricky Martin calls for gay rights law in Puerto Rico

May 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

San Juan, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Singer Ricky Martin called Wednesday in a letter sent to the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for the legislative body to approve a bill which would prohibit discrimination due to sexual orientation on the island.

Olimpia hold Fluminense in Libertadores quarters

May 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Olimpia raised hopes of an unlikely semifinal berth after holding Fluminense to a 0-0 draw in their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal first leg.

Kiwi keeper Watling ruled out of Headingley Test with knee injury

May 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second and final Test against England at Headingley starting from Friday because of a knee injury.

England opener Nick Compton faces pre-Ashes attack from OZ pacer Siddle

May 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Australia's ace spearhead Peter Siddle kick started an Ashes war of words by targeting England opener Nick Compton.

Antonio Banderas to portray trapped Chilean miner

May 22, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS/EFE) Spanish actor Antonio Banderas will star in "The 33", a film based on the story of survival of the miners buried for more than two months in a mine in northern Chile, Variety reported.

Antonio Banderas to play Super Mario in 'The 33'

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New York, May 21 (ANI): Antonio Banderas will star in 'The 33' as 'Super Mario' Sepulveda, who was the second miner to be rescued and the survivors' spokesperson following their 69 days trap in 2010.

Daniel Vettori set for NZ Test return this week

May 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Sydney, May 21 (ANI): New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori is set to return to action in the second Test against England this week after Bruce Martin was ruled out of the rest of the tour with a calf injury.

Ian Bell to recover in time for second test against New Zealand

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 21(ANI): England middle order batsman Ian Bell is expected to recover from tonsillitis and play against New Zealand in the second test match starting from Friday.

Barca celebrate title in front of fans

May 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Barcelona, May 20 (IANS) FC Barcelona celebrated their conquest of the La Liga season with a 2-1 win at home to Valladolid.

Justin Bieber's monkey gets a new home

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 20 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber's abandoned pet monkey Mally has found a new home at a British animal sanctuary.

Gwyneth Paltrow a big-time foodie

May 20, 2013 at 1:42 AM

Los Angeles, May 20 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow loves food and says she has inherited it from her late father.

Michelle Obama jokes about hubby's failures

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Michelle Obama made light of the failures that her husband, Barack, faced in his life.

Wayne Rooney asks Ben Howard to sign guitar

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has added a guitar signed by double Brit award winner Ben Howard to his collection.

73 killed, 148 injured in Iraq attacks

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 AM

Baghdad, May 18 (IANS) A wave of bombing attacks struck war-torn Iraq Friday, leaving as many as 73 people dead and 148 injured, police and officials said.

US waitress gets $446 tip on $6 meal

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A waitress in Indiana was in for a surprise when she received 446 dollars tip on a 6-dollar meal by one of her regular customers.

Federer, Djokovic, Nadal reach quarters in Rome

May 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Rome, May 17 (IANS) Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic brushed aside their opponents to reach the quarter-finals while Rafael Nadal was made to sweat before reaching the final eight of the Rome Masters here.

McLaren confirm Honda as engine suppliers from 2015

May 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Tokyo, May 16 (IANS) Formula 1 team McLaren confirmed Thursday that they will form a new multi-year technology partnership and use Honda engines from the 2015 season.

'Toss-winner' England to bat first in Lord's Test

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): England has won the toss and has decided to bat first in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's today.

Jessica Lowndes declares love for Kelly Brook's ex Thom Evans

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): '90210' star Jessica Lowndes has declared her love for Kelly Brook's former beau Thom Evans, whom she has been dating since January.

Many film versions of 'The Great Gatsby'

May 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gasby" is only the latest in a series of screen adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. From a silent version to, of course, the famous film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the novel has had several cinematic renditions.

'I've got crow's feet and a saggy boob' says Gwyneth Paltrow

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

New York, May 14 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently won coveted People magazine title of the world's most beautiful woman, has confessed that she is far from being 'perfect'.

Kiwi bowler Southee declared fit for playing in Lord's Test against England

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Sydney, May 14 (ANI): New Zealand bowler Tim Southee has been cleared to play against England in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday, after he was withdrawn midway through the drawn four-day match against the England Lions following a pain in his left-foot.

US Mother's Day parade shooting suspect identified

May 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) US police are looking for a 19-year-old man identified as a suspect in the Mother's Day parade shooting in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, that injured 19 people.

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to open an eatery

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 AM

London, May 13 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is planning to open an eatery here and says she would serve healthy food items in her food outlet.

US Muslim group sues Christian organization over defamation charges

May 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): A Muslim group has accused a Christian organization of defamation for publishing a book that accuses the Muslim collective of holding terrorist training in its enclaves.

'Fergie-successor' Moyes' appointment as new Man U boss applauded by ex-chairman Edwards

May 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards has commended the appointment of outgoing Everton boss David Moyes as the successor of Sir Alex Ferguson, whom Edwards was responsible for bringing into the club in 1986.

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.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

New magnetic graphene could transform electronics industry

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Researchers have managed to give graphene magnetic properties - a breakthrough that opens the door to the development of graphene-based spintronic devices, that is, devices based on the spin or rotation of the electron, and could transform the electronics industry.

Gwyneth Paltrow clicks with PSY

May 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her singer husband Chris Martin approached South Korean rapper PSY for a picture for their son.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin spark dispute with neighbours over 'too-high gate'

May 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has angered her neighbours in Los Angeles after allegedly erecting a towering gate at the entrance of their mansion.

`Elections important step toward democracy in Maldives'

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

United Nations, May 10 (IANS) A senior UN official stressed that the upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition.

Usha Martin Q4 net up 48 percent

May 9, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) Usha Martin, a leading wire rope and specialty steel manufacturer, Thursday announced a 48 percent hike in its net profit to Rs.22.11 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.14.91 crore in the same period of the previous year.

Andrew Garfield lands role in 'Silence'

May 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) British actor Andrew Garfield has landed lead role in Martin Scorsese's project "Silence".

Daughter refuses to believe Gillian Anderson's sacrifice

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 AM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) Actress Gillian Anderson says her 18-year-old daughter Piper Maru can't believe her mother has turned down big roles in the past to focus on her family.

Four UN peacekeepers abducted on Golan Heights

May 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM

United Nations, May 7 (IANS) Four UN peacekeepers, all from the Philippines, were abducted on the Golan Heights Tuesday by an armed group believed to be the same one to have abducted 21 Filipino peacekeepers two months ago, the United Nations said.

Liverpool stars partied for 10 hrs in 'booze and beauty' bash before Everton derby

May 5, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Eleven top Liverpool players had seemingly put the Luis Suarez biting incident behind them as they had flown out to Madrid to party for ten hours, five days before their derby with Everton, which takes place tonight.

Syria efforts aimed at political dialogue: UN

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

United Nations, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The parties to the conflict in Syria should seek political dialogue, the UN suggested Friday, after Russia expressed readiness to hold talks with all representatives of the Syrian opposition.

No plans to marry anytime soon: Heidi Klum

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) German supermodel Heidi Klum has confirmed that her boyfriend Martin Kirsten has gifted her a ring, but clarified that they are not engaged and not planning to marry soon.

Heidi Klum reveals what it takes to be her perfect man

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Heidi Klum has revealed that she prefers men who are dressed casually.

Ring is a present from beau, says Heidi Klum

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Heidi Klum, who was spotted sporting a gold band which looked similar to one that her boyfriend Martin Kirsten has been seen wearing, has put all rumours to rest by saying that her beau gifted her the matching ring.

Guptill to push for 'contestable' Black Caps No.5 spot for 'warm-up' games against England

May 3, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Wellington, May 3 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill is set to push his case for a return to the Test team by claiming a middle-order spot in the warm-up games against England in Derbyshire this weekend.

Gwyneth Paltrow says marriage to Chris Martin has had 'terrible times'

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted that her nine-year marriage to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has not been a bed of roses.

UN chief meets P5 on Syria

May 3, 2013 at 6:20 AM

United Nations, May 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday met senior diplomats from the five permanent members of the Security Council, also known as the P5, to discuss the latest situation in Syria.

DST - Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme has 30 winners

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme concluded another successful year by announcing 30 winners for the year 2013.

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.

Gwyneth Paltrow gives tips for successful marriage

April 30, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow feels one has to compromise to the protect family and advises friends to shed their anger.

China officially declares disputed Senkaku Islands as being of 'core interest'

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo, Apr. 27 (ANI): China has regarded the Japanese administered Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as its core interest, China's foreign ministry has announced for the first time.

UN calls for restraint in Iraq following clashes

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): The top United Nations official in Iraq on Friday appealed for restraint and dialogue to stop escalating violence in the country, which has "killed and wounded hundreds," a UN spokesman told reporters here.

Man shoots another mistaking him for burglar

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Rome, April 27 (IANS/AKI) A 27-year-old man died in Italy's Sicily region after a pensioner opened fire at him, allegedly mistaking him for a burglar.

Bangladesh building collapse: UN chief saddened by loss of life

April 27, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he was "saddened by the loss of life" in the collapse of a building housing several garment factories in Bangladesh, which killed at least 304 workers.