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

Kashmir's famed countryside yielding to concrete (Feature)

May 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Sonamarg/Ganderbal, May 24 (IANS) Thanks to the skyrocketing land prices in the countryside, Kashmiri villagers are basking in their newfound financial affluence, caring little for the land of their ancestors that are being sold to buy modern-day luxuries.

Indian-origin man's death in custody classified as murder

May 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Singapore, May 23 (IANS) The death of a 32-year-old Indian-origin man while in police custody in Malaysia has now been classified as a murder.

Largest genetic sequencing study of human disease completed

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A global team of scientists has completed the largest sequencing study of human disease to date, investigating the genetic basis of six autoimmune diseases.

Choice of transport to workplace depends on where one lives

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): The decisions about where to live and how to get from home to work happen simultaneously, a research has suggested.

Manmohan Singh to present UPA II report card today

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will present the report card of UPA-II today in which he is expected to list the schemes such as Direct Benefit Transfer and FDI in retail.

Chinese Premier visits TCS centre in Goregaon

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) global development centre in suburban Goregaon east here Tuesday.

Japan has many attractions for foreign tourists

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Tokyo, May 21 (ANI): "The Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan - attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world.

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

May 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Prenatal exposure to traffic linked to respiratory infection in kids

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A study has claimed that exposure to traffic during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection being developed in young children by the age of 3.

Sea level change influenced tropical climate during last ice age

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new study looks to the past to learn about the future of tropical climate change, and our ability to simulate it with numerical models.

Villas-Boas underlines need to keep Bale from 'prying rivals' for Spurs 'Holy Land' PL hopes next s

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has said that it is necessary for them to keep a tight hold on star winger Gareth Bale so that the club can reach the top four 'Holy Land' in the Premier League next season.

Chiranjeevi to inaugurate incredible India exhibition at Cannes today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Paris, May 20 (ANI): To promote India as a " Filming Destination", Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi will inaugurate incredible India exhibition at the 66th Cannes film festival in France today.

Isinbayeva wins comeback meet in Shanghai

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Shanghai, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva won her first competition of the season by jumping 4.70 metres at the Diamond League meeting here.

The journey of the land acquisition bill (With Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization:

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

* The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 is meant to replace the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Land acquisition bill will lead to corporatization: Activists

May 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) While political consensus on the land acquisition bill, hailed as one of the most important reform measures, has been worked out, civil society activists are unhappy with its provisions and say it will lead to "corporatization" of land. They also say it lacks provisions for rehabilitating the displaced.

'Epic' alluring and amazing (IANS Movie Review)

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Film: "Epic"; Voices: Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Christoph Waltz, Aziz Ansari, Steven Tyler, Jason Sudeikis, Pitbull, Judah Friedlander, Blake Anderson, Chris O'Dowd, Emma Kenney, and Jason Harris; Director: Chris Wedge; Rating: *** 1/2

Tata Motors Group April global sales down 7.02 percent

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors Wednesday reported a 7.02 percent decline in group global sales in April, which stood at 81,241 units from 87,377 units sold in the corresponding month of 2012.

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.

Bihar clerks' paycuts to be probed

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Patna, May 14 (IANS) The Bihar Human Rights Commission has ordered a probe into the non-payment of salaries of some revenue clerks for six months, an official said Tuesday.

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.

JLR opens new engineering test facility in Dubai

May 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Tata Motors' British luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Monday opened a new engineering test centre in Dubai to conduct extreme hot weather vehicle research, testing and development.

Police should concentrate on the law and order rather than other issues: CM

May 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Delhi Chief Minister. Sheila Dikshit has interacted with the MPs and MLAs on the issues related to unauthorized colonies, section 81 of the Delhi Land Rules, extension of Lal Dora and overlapping jurisdiction of police and other agencies in the presence of UD

Neetu-Ranbir voted best mother-son team

May 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Neetu Singh and Ranbir Kapoor were voted as India's most popular mother-son and Tanuja-Kajol as best mom-daughter team in an online poll conducted by Shaadi.com.

Consensus needed on reforms in Spain: Business group

May 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Milan, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The economic and financial reforms implemented to deal with the financial crisis must have the support of "the majority of the political parties" in Spain, Spanish Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, executive director Fernando Casado said.

Amanda Bynes loves Justin Bieber's style

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New York, May 9 (IANS) Amanda Bynes, who is soon to launch a clothing line, thinks singer Justin Bieber dresses well.

Mamata offers sops to industrialists

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday assured industrialists of speedy clearance of land for industries and promised to solve issues related to infrastructure within a specific timeframe.

Fast-food restaurant menus still lack nutritional quality

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Results from a 14-year long study has indicated that fast food restaurant menus have only modestly increased nutritious offerings, and much improvement is still needed.

Congress says BJP stalling passage of Food Security, Land Acquisition Bills in Parliament

May 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other opposition parties of stalling the passage of key bills in Parliament, Congress Party spokesman Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday warned that any further delay could affect the socio-economic welfare of the people of the country.

BJP remains adamant on dismissal of Ashwani Kumar, Bansal

May 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Party, which met here on Tuesday said that it would support the government in passing the Food Security Bill 2011 and the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 provided Union Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar and Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal are asked to step down from their respective offices.

Won't allow bills to be passed amidst din: BJP

May 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) As the government tried to debate the Food Bill in the Lok Sabha Monday, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said they would not allow any important bill to be passed amidst the din.

Mizoram asked to boost industry through local resources

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Aizawl, May 4 (IANS) The Planning Commission has asked the Mizoram government to create an investor-friendly environment to promote handloom, handicrafts, food and bamboo based industries in the northeastern state using locally available resources, an official said here Saturday.

'Frankenstein' best script: Daniel Radcliffe

May 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has described "Frankenstein" as one of the best scripts that he has ever read.

Government rules out sine die adjournment of Parliament

May 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The government on Friday ruled out the sine die adjournment of Parliament before the scheduled end of the Budget Session, and expressed its determination to go ahead with key bills, including the Food Security Bill and the Land Acquisition Bill.

'Mud' artistically captivating, don't miss it (IANS Movie Review)

May 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Film: "Mud"; Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Sam Shepard, Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson, Michael Shannon; Director: Jeff Nichols; Rating: ***

SEZ out of question in Goa: Parrikar

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Panaji, May 2 (IANS) Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Goa are "out of question" now, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday, adding that over 38 lakh square metres of land given to seven SEZ promoters would be taken back.

Why does Katy Perry's dad cry at her performances?

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry's father gets emotional whenever he sees her perform because he feels people are "loving and worshipping the wrong thing".

Katy Perry branded 'Devil Child' by dad

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, May 02(ANI): Katy Perry's own father has branded the pop star as a "devil child."

Carey, Cannon got Disneyland shut to renew vows?

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singers Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows in Disneyland, and the entire entertainment destination here was reportedly shut down for their special day.

Anne Bronte's gravestone corrected after 164 years

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Anne Bronte, sister of Charlotte and Emily, has been given a new gravestone after 164 years to correct a mistake in the original.

Economics influence birth rates more than other factors

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): Economic changes have the greatest impact on reducing family size, and thus slowing population growth, compared to other factors, according to a recent study by a University of Missouri anthropologist.

Mysterious Hebrew tablet dating back to 1st century BC unveiled

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New York, May 1 (ANI): An ancient limestone tablet covered with a mysterious Hebrew text that features the archangel Gabriel is being exhibited in Jerusalem.

China launches high-definition earth observation satellite

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): China successfully sent high-definition earth observation satellite "Gaofen-1" into space at 12:13 p.m. Beijing time on Friday, announced the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND).

Man changes name to Jesus Christ

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Moscow, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man from Russia's Chelyabinsk city has changed his name to Yeshua Ben Maryam Al-Masih, which means in Hebrew "Jesus Son of Mary, Messiah".

Four women dead in Coimbatore fire accident

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Four women died in a fire that broke out in a commercial complex in Coimbatore Thursday morning, police said.

`Spain should stay focused on reform'

April 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Paris, April 25 (IANS/EFE) Spain must maintain its "push for reform" despite the short-term impact that effort entails, Fernando Casado, executive director of the Spanish Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, and economist Jose Manuel Campa said in the French capital Wednesday.

Chidambaram vows not to allow fiscal deficit to exceed 4.8 percent of GDP

April 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram today said that India would limit the fiscal deficit for 2013-14 to below 4.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Pope Francis has six mn followers on Twitter

April 24, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Vatican City, April 24 (IANS/AKI) Six million people are now tracking Pope Francis on his Twitter account @pontifex.

Electric car aims to crack 700km/h speed record

April 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Come August, and the new poster car for the electric vehicle Venturi VBB-3 will take to the famous Bonneville salt flats, with the aim of shattering its own record.

China unveils Vulcano to rival Ferrari

April 22, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): China-based Icona Design and Engineering has unveiled the Vulcano at the Shanghai motor show.

PM urges opposition to allow Parliament to function

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday urged all Members of Parliament to allow the House to function during the second half of the Budget Session, even as the opposition sought to disrupt proceedings over issues such as the coal allocation and 2G spectrum allocation scams, besides rising crimes against women.

Important bills listed for budget session-II (With UPA on edge; SP, BSP role crucial in parliament

April 21, 2013 at 5:08 PM

* The National Food Security Bill gives the right to food to around 67 percent of India's 1.2 billion population. It provides five kg grain per person per month - rice @ Rs.3 per kg, wheat @ Rs.2 per kg and coarse grains @ Re.1 per kg. The bill will add Rs.20,000 crore to the current Rs.1 lakh crore food subsidy.

Chimps communicate with each other just like passionate Italians

April 21, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Chimpanzees use a mixture of passionate gestures, vocalizations and even sign language to get their points across with each other and with humans, a new study has found.

Sonia Gandhi holds strategy meeting ahead of Parliament's Budget Session

April 19, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 19 (ANI): UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi held a strategy meeting with senior leaders here on Friday ahead of the second phase of Parliament's Budget Session beginning on Monday.

Super-smelly cinema is here, and I'm off (The Funny Side)

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Extreme smelliness is the next big thing in movies. Modules containing 1,000 smells are being bolted to the backs of cinema chairs. Computerized smell-releasers recreate the aromatic pongs of whatever you see on the screen, as tiny motors shake your chair and tiny sprays spurt liquid in your face.

Land acquisition bill gets all party nod

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The government Thursday achieved a breakthrough when it reached a "broad consensus" on the land acquisition bill, paving the way for its introduction in parliament in the second half of the current budget session, which resumes Monday.

Land acquisition bill gets all party nod

April 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The government said Thursday there was broad consensus on the land acquisition bill, paving the way for its introduction in parliament in the second half of the budget session, resuming Monday.

Land Acquisition Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Monday

April 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Political parties have agreed to bring the Land Acquisition Bill in second half of Parliament's Budget Session beginning on Monday.

Exports driving Spain's incipient recovery: Economists

April 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Zurich, April 18 (IANS/EFE) A new focus on exports - now 30 percent of Spain's GDP - as opposed to construction is crucial to the turnaround underway in the country's economic cycle, the executive director of Spain's Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, said Wednesday in Switzerland.

UPA calls for all party meeting on land acquisition bill today

April 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

The UPA Government has called an all-party meeting in Delhi on Thursday to come to a common consent on the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011.

All party meeting on land acquisition bill today

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The UPA Government has convened an all-party meeting here today to evolve a consensus on the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011.

Jairam meets CPI-M leaders over land acquisition bill

April 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A day before an all-party meeting on the land acquisition bill, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday met leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) who have opposed the bill in its present form.

London bids farewell to "Iron Lady" in tight security

April 17, 2013 at 4:36 PM

London, Apr 17 (Xinhua-ANI): The funeral of Margaret Thatcher, the first female British prime minister, started 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday at the St. Paul's Cathedral.

Matt Damon 'cannot' write alone

April 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Hollywood star Matt Damon, who won an Academy Award for the 'Good Will Hunting' screenplay he co-wrote with Ben Affleck, has said that he has to work with a partner on his writing projects because he "can't do it" alone.

Dalit rights activists to hold protest in Delhi

April 12, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Dalit land rights activists Friday said they would start a two-day agitation in the national capital beginning Saturday to press for their various demands.

`Spain to emerge from crisis with healthier economy'

April 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS/EFE) Spain will emerge from the current crisis with a much healthier economy, Spanish power giant Iberdrola's CEO, Jose Ignacio Sanchez Galan, said Thursday during an event at Harvard University.

Making and use of stone tools helped shape human hands

April 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 12(ANI): The way our hands look today has been shaped by our behaviour over millions of years, say scientists.

Retro dating video teaches how to snag a hubby by changing your personality

April 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 11(ANI): Those looking to land a husband should make sure that you don't criticize him, encourage him to try new things, or speak your mind, according to a retro dating movie 'Choosing For Happiness.'

Tale of magical realism, dark but uplifting too (Book Review)

April 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Book: "The Lost Fragrance"; Author: Amit Dasgupta; Published by: Wisdom Tree; Price: Rs.195.

Spanish business leaders to woo US investors

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The Spanish Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, embarks this week on a tour of several US cities during which it will explain the opportunities offered by Spain's economy to international investors.

Parties to meet again on land acquisition bill

April 9, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Consensus eluded an all-party meeting on the land acquisition bill Tuesday, forcing the government to fix another meeting April 18. A minister said there "was a little progress" at the discussion during the day.

Fresh all-party meeting on land takeover bill April 18

April 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Consensus eluded an all-party meeting on the land acquisition bill Tuesday, forcing the government to fix another meeting April 18.

No consensus on Land Acquisition Bill, next meet on April 18

April 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): An all party meet convened to reach a consensus on the Land Acquisition Bill remained inconclusive on Tuesday with no headway being made at all.

Faulty planning benefited private builders in Gurgaon: CAG report

April 9, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) Nearly 360 acres of prime land in Gurgaon has landed in the hands of private colonizers and developers, thanks to "poor planning" of the Haryana government.

Month of birth impacts baby's immune system development

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): Newborn babies' immune system development and levels of vitamin D have been found to vary according to the month in which they were born, according to a new research co-authored by an Indian-origin researcher.

INLD demands probe into Hooda government's land deals

April 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Chandigarh, April 8 (IANS) The main opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in Haryana Monday demanded a probe by a sitting Supreme Court judge into all land deals done by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.

Controversial Fox News host suggests 'Jesus may have been gay'

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr. 5 (ANI): A controversial Fox News host has sparked anger for saying that there was 'some indication' that 'Jesus may have been gay'.

Bumblebees copy each other when looking for best flowers

April 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Though they have tiny brains, bees are smart enough to pick out the most attractive flowers by watching other bees and learning from their behaviour, scientists have found.

Quiet diplomacy worked with Italy; PM might still visit Pakistan: Salman Khurshid (Interview)

April 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said the Indian government's "quiet diplomacy" stood vindicated in the row with Italy and worked in taking a balanced line on Sri Lanka despite pressure to take a far tougher stance. He also maintained that Prime Manmohan Singh might still go to Pakistan if he had a "sense of comfort" that such a visit will result in a "substantive engagement" and "delivery".

Meghalaya celebrates Easter

March 31, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Shillong, March 31 (IANS) Christians in Meghalaya Sunday joined their brethren the world over in celebrating Easter.

Winston Churchill's wedding to Clementine was almost called off

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): The marriage between Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine Hozier almost never took place, because the bride-to-be threatened to call off the engagement after her fiance went on holiday with a former girlfriend in Scotland.

Oklahoma gives federal approval on killing horses for meat

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

New York, March 31 (ANI): Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has reportedly signed a bill that permits livestock owners to slaughter horses for food as long as their processing plants are authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Friday.

Angelina Jolie didn't plagiarize 'Blood and Honey,' says judge

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has reportedly been discharged of allegations of copyright infringement by a federal judge, saying she didn't steal the story for her movie 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' from a Croatian author.

China to build two Antarctic research stations

March 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Beijing, March 29 (IANS) China plans to build two new research stations in Antarctica by 2015 and site inspections are already being conducted by an expedition team, authorities said.

Christians observing Good Friday today

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Good Friday, or the day on which Jesus Christ was crucified, is being observed by Christians across the world.

China to launch Earth-observation satellite

March 29, 2013 at 2:18 AM

Beijing, March 29 (IANS) China will launch its first satellite for a high-resolution system for Earth observation in April, a government agency said Thursday.

Beyonce excited to be part of 'Epic'

March 28, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles, who has lent her voice to the queen's character in new animated film "Epic", says she always wanted to be a part of the project.

`Fountain of youth` enzyme mapped out for first time

March 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

London, March 28 (ANI): Taking a step forward in the fight against cancer, researchers have for the first time mapped telomerase, an enzyme which has a kind of rejuvenating effect on normal cell ageing.

Officers of central excise to go on three-day strike

March 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): Inspectors and Superintendents of Central Excise will observe a countywide three-day strike from March 29 to 31 against the apathetic and indifferent attitude of the concerned authorities with regard to their promotional avenues, pay matters and working conditions.

Facebook to start 'tiered replies' to make conversations simpler

March 26, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Facebook is now planning to offer its users the ability to reply directly to others in comment sections, or in simple words, users can start conversation threads.

Lively to play Freddie Mercury's girlfriend

March 26, 2013 at 3:14 AM

London, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Blake Lively is in talks to play legendary musician Freddie Mercury's former girlfriend Mary Austin in the forthcoming biopic about the late Queen singer.

Timid parents blamed for kids' bad behaviour in classrooms

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, March 25 (ANI): Teachers are blaming timid parents for breeding a generation of rowdy schoolchildren, according to a new survey.

Poor parenting makes kids aggressive

March 24, 2013 at 4:34 PM

London, March 24 (ANI): Children as young as five are resorting to violence in class as poor parenting leads to a rise in aggressive behaviour at school, according to a survey.

Now, cafe-style classrooms for new generation of smart students

March 24, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): A Catholic primary school in Australia has come out with a new classroom design, which look more like the Star Trek ship Enterprise than a traditional school setting, to help educate a new generation of smart students.

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Freddie Mercury in new biopic

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, March 24 (ANI): Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly busy taking up singing lessons as he is getting ready to play the role of the flamboyant singer Freddie Mercury in a new film.

Daniel Day-Lewis 'set to star' as Celtic Football Club founder in new flick

March 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, Mar. 21 (ANI): Daniel Day-Lewis has reportedly been cast as Celtic football club founder Brother Walfrid in a new movie.

NASA's Chandra reveals origin of Kepler's supernova

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, March 19 (ANI): Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory point to the origin of a famous supernova, discovered in 1604 by Johannes Kepler.

Huma gets her first car (With Image)

March 19, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who made her debut with Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur", has bought her first car, a Land Rover.

Early human skull reveals signs of inbreeding

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Skull pieces of an early human buried for 100,000 years at Xujiayao in the Nihewan Basin of northern China exhibit a now-rare congenital deformation that indicates inbreeding might well have been common among our ancestors.

Pork DNA found in halal sausages at London primary school

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Mar 15 (ANI): Pork DNA has reportedly been found in halal chicken sausages served in a primary school in central London.

Pope Francis makes first visit outside Vatican

March 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Rome, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Pope Francis Thursday ventured out of the Vatican for the first time as pontiff, visiting Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray privately.