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Firefighters working to extinguish forest fire in north China

May 6, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Shijiazhuang (China), May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): A forest fire broke out in north China's Hebei province Friday, with 1,800 firefighters and 2,000 local residents attempting to extinguish the blaze, local authorities said Sunday.

In 'Satyamev Jayate' Aamir deals with female foeticide - and how!

May 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Disbelief, horror, tears, smiles --- Aamir Khan evoked all this among his rapt audience as he dealt with the sensitive topic of female foeticide and bias toward the male child in the first episode of "Satyamev Jayate" Sunday - without being preachy.

Russia to keep supporting Syria peace plan

May 6, 2012 at 8:06 AM

Moscow, May 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will keep backing the peaceful settlement plan in Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

'Hugo' recreates magic of the movies (IANS Movie Review)

May 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Film: 'Hugo'; Cast: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jude Law; Director: Martin Scorsese; Rating: ****

Moscow to ban smoking in restaurants by 2014

May 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Moscow, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow authorities have plans to ban smoking in restaurants and pubs by 2014, besides raising penalties for drinking alcohol in public places.

'NCTC tantamount to encroaching on state rights'

May 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar Saturday said the present form of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) was not acceptable and it would be 'tantamount to encroaching on the rights of the states'.

Debar criminals from polls: Election Commissioner Brahma

May 5, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Describing the participation of criminals in polls as one of the major problems the country is facing, Election Commissioner H.S. Brahma Saturday called upon the people to make efforts to debar them from participating.

More US teens postponing sex, adapting to hormonal contraceptive use

May 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): An increasing number of US teenagers are postponing sex now than in 1995, and hormonal contraceptive use is also up among those who are sexually active, US health authorities have revealed.

40 pc adults 'look on their neighbour's lawn with envy'

May 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): While almost half of us are jealous of our neighbours' gardens, a quarter feel there is competition on their street to have the best-kept plot, a new poll has found.

Ten from Kashmir crack civil services exam

May 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Srinagar, May 5 (IANS) With 10 from Jammu and Kashmir clearing this year's all-India civil services exams, the state is only next to UP and Bihar in sending maximum number of people for top government jobs.

Last survivor of The Great Escape concentration camp dies at 92

May 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): A man believed to be the last survivor of The Great Escape concentration camp has died after suffering a massive heart attack in the UK. He was 92.

More evidence of water on early Mars provided by ancient volcanic blast

May 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): In a new study, a team of researchers is attempting to learn more about the past atmospheric conditions of Mars by analyzing two unlikely sources - ancient volcanic eruptions and surface observations by the planet's rover Spirit.

Now Delaware seeks to boost ties with India

May 5, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) More and more American state governors are lining up to explore the Indian potential. The latest is from the coastal state of Delaware whose governor, Jack Markell, is seeking a "robust engagement" with India and plans to lead a delegation from his state there this year.

Gurgaon NGO activist held for sexual abuse of minors

May 4, 2012 at 10:38 PM

Gurgaon, May 4 (IANS) The organizer of NGO 'Suparaana Ka Aangan' was detained and an activist from the NGO was Friday arrested here for raping and molesting several minor girls, police said.

India plans sovereign fund to buy coal assets abroad

May 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Realising that India needs to be more aggressive in acquiring coal assets overseas to boost energy security, the government is considering setting up a sovereign fund to secure supplies to meet the growing demand mostly from power and steel producers, Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal said Friday.

Asian students prone to myopia due to 'intense level of education'

May 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Experts have blamed 'intense' levels of education for an epidemic of shortsightedness sweeping across eastern Asia.

Now, drones to keep eye on trouble-makers in crowds

May 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Berlin, May 4 (IANS) Eyebot drones, the latest in surveillance technology, would promptly spot mischief makers during major sporting or social events, or act as high-resolution 3D street imaging systems, according to its developers.

3D sensors avoid flying surveillance robots from collision

May 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Fraunhofer IMS researchers have developed special 3D sensors for aerial surveillance drones to ensure flawless aerobatics and prevent collisions.

Chinese passports to have electronic chip

May 4, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Beijing, May 4 (IANS) China will soon start issuing a new type of passport that will contain an electronic chip to record the passport holder's personal information.

'Most Favoured Nation' status won't allow Indians to export everything to Pakistan

May 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Lahore, May 4 (ANI): Speakers at a Trade Development Authority Of Pakistan (TDAP) seminar have stressed the need for expanding trade relations between India and Pakistan, as it would benefit both the countries.

Inflation pressure may re-emerge in India: Morgan Stanley

May 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India faces a very high risk of a return to rising inflation with the government continuing with its spending spree and the central bank easing liquidity, Morgan Stanley warned Thursday, saying the recent moderation was largely due to a delay in hike of administered product prices.

How pain medication Vioxx ups heart disease risk

May 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): After almost 13 years of study and intense debate, researchers have shed light on exactly how a once-popular class of anti-inflammatory drugs leads to cardiovascular risk for people taking it.

More girls being enrolled in private schools 'to protect from WAG culture'

May 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Parents are increasingly putting their daughters young at private school in a bid to protect them from a growing 'WAG culture' that scorns academic achievement, according to a report.

Chinese navy vessel concludes friendship visit to Malaysia

May 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Port Klang (Malaysia), May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese Navy training vessel "Zhenghe" left Malaysia on Thursday after a five-day visit to the country.

Euro-missile defense could intercept Russian ICBMs

May 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Moscow, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The projected European missile defense system could have the ability to intercept Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles by 2020, Secretary of Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev said Thursday.

More Indians head to Nepal

May 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Kathmandu, May 3 (IANS) Nepal has witnessed a sustained tourist inflow with visitor arrivals in April rising by 23.1 percent year on year, according to official figures released Thursday. Arrivals from India went up by nearly 45 percent.

Assam ferry tragedy: More bodies recovered

May 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Eight more bodies, including of a woman and four children, were fished out from the Brahmaputra river Thursday, taking the number of bodies recovered in Monday's ferry disaster to 71. Over 250 people are believed to have died in the tragedy in Assam's Dhubri district.

Landslides halt road traffic again in Tibet

May 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Nyalim (Tibet), May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Rain-triggered landslides and strong winds cut an international highway in southwest China's Tibet autonomous region once again on Thursday just after traffic resumed a day earlier.

Two officials dismissed after China mine flood

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Hegang (Heilongjiang Province, China), May 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Two officials who are being held responsible for a coal mine flood that left nine people dead and five others missing in northeast China's Heilongjiang province have been removed from their posts, authorities said Thursday.

Thousands pay tribute to 'hero' Osama on first death anniversary in Quetta

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Quetta, May 3 (ANI): Thousands of people rallied in Quetta on Wednesday to pay tribute to Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden on his first death anniversary, witnesses said.

Four dead, 540,000 hit by China rains

May 3, 2012 at 8:30 AM

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) Continuous torrential rain in an eastern Chinese province has killed four people and affected more than 540,000, the government said.

IED blast kills 2 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Kabul, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Two soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lost their lives as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in the eastern part of militancy-plagued Afghanistan on Wednesday, a statement released by the alliance here said.

MOU signed for building Titanic replica: Chinese shipmaker

May 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Nanjing, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): A shipyard operated by Sinotrans and CSC Holdings Co., Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian billionaire Clive Palmer to build a replica of the Titanic, the shipyard confirmed Wednesday.

Chinese shipyard to build Titanic II

May 2, 2012 at 9:02 PM

Beijing, May 2 (IANS) A Chinese shipyard is planning to build a replica of the Titanic that sank in the Atlantic in 1912 with more than 1,500 people on board. The accident was immortalized in a movie by the same name with Leonardo diCaprio and Kate Winslet starring in leading roles.

'US gives security to Indian workers in Afghanistan'

May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indians working at American military bases in Afghanistan are being looked after by the US authorities, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vyalar Ravi told the Lok Sabha Wednesday.

Syrian president grants amnesty for military penalties only

May 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.

Syrian president grants amnesty for military penalties only

May 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Damascus, May 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted Wednesday a general amnesty that covers only the penalties provided in for some articles of the law of military service and military sanctions, state-run SANA news agency reported.

The Wanted 'forced to face wall as Britney Spears walked past'

May 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): British boy band The Wanted's member Siva Kaneswaran has revealed that they were ordered to face the wall when Britney Spears passed them in the hallway at London's O2.

Arrested terror suspects in UK said to be involved in plot to finance Al Qaeda in Somalia

May 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): British law enforcement officials have said that the seven terror suspects arrested on Tuesday, were allegedly involved in a plot to finance an Al Qaeda group using drug money.

UK school smashes world record for largest ever human Olympic rings

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): More than 2000 students and their teachers in Britain joined together in colourful clothing to form the world's largest ever human Olympic rings logo.

Bigger gorillas attract more mates and better at raising offspring

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and even raising young, researchers have found.

Murdoch not fit to lead News Corp: British MPs

May 1, 2012 at 7:14 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) Media mogul Rupert Murdoch was not fit to "exercise the stewardship" of a major international company like News Corp, British MPs have said.

Gurgaon students hold demonstrations for Dana Sangma

May 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Gurgaon, May 1 (IANS) The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), along with students from various faculties at the Amity University campus here, demonstrated Tuesday against the university administration and police for not taking any action against those whom they alleged were responsible for the suicide of MBA aspirant Dana Sangma.

Producer's job toughest: Jimmy Sheirgill

May 1, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) After acting in over 40 films, both Hindi and Punjabi, Jimmy Sheirgill donned the producer's hat with "Dharti", a huge commercial success in 2011. However, the actor feels being a producer is tougher than being an actor.

U.S. district court to begin hearing of 1984 anti-Sikh riots case today

May 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Manhattan (New York), May 1 (ANI): A court in Manhattan, New York, will begin hearing a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which some Congress Party leaders have been named as accused.

CPI-M, Trinamool try one-upmanship on May Day

May 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) With West Bengal celebrating May Day with a holiday Tuesday, the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Left Front tried to use the occasion to consolidate their base among the labour class, which comprises a major vote share in the state.

Fog halts 700 cargo ships in China

April 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Beijing, April 30 (IANS) More than 700 cargo ships have been stranded on the Yangtze river in central China due to heavy fog that has shrouded the region for the past two days.

Martin Scorsese treats everyone as equal: Moretz

April 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) She is just 15, but actress Chloe Grace Moretz says that director Martin Scorsese treated her as he treated other senior actors on the sets of "Hugo".

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.

Cameron Diaz 'loves Brit men'

April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Cameron Diaz, who has dated some of the most famous men in the US, has revealed that it is British men that set her heart racing.

"Annandolan" -- Another book on Anna's movement

April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): The enigmatic allure of the 'anti-corruption' agitation spearheaded by Anna Hazare and his brigade has no doubt captured the imagination of the common masses. For nearly a year, it remained the burning topic for electronic as well as print media. One of the reasons behind this larger-than-life transformation is that Team Anna's movement has been able to hit the government where it hurts the most.

Health of urban poor worse than rural poor: Parliamentary panel

April 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Health indicators of the urban poor are worse than their rural counterparts, a parliamentary panel has said slamming the government for its failure to launch a key programme for the health of nine crore people who live in slums in big towns and cities.

15 tonnes of waste collected from UAE seabed

April 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 29 (IANS/WAM) More than 15 tonnes of waste have been collected in a campaign to clean the seabed off a number of ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Motorsports: Sharath scripts history for Mahindra Racing

April 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM

Monza (Italy), April 29 (IANS) Mahindra Racing's young Indian rider Sarath Kumar scripted history at the CIV-Italian Championship in Monza where he finished third, his first podium finish here Sunday.

Northeast students protest Manipuri student's death

April 29, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi/Banglaore, April 29 (IANS) More than 200 students from Manipur and other northeastern states, studying in the capital, came together Sunday at India Gate for a silent candlelight vigil to demand a proper investigation of the alleged murder of a Manipuri student in Bangalore. A rally was also held in Bangalore to demand justice for the student

At Birla marriage anniversary, Mamata talks business

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) In a bid to send the right signals to the business community, deterred from investing due to the West Bengal government's land and SEZ policies, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday chose industrialist B.K. Birla's 70th marriage anniversary as the perfect platform to interact with them.

Familiarity with TV fast-food ads may up obesity risk

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Adolescents and young adults who are familiar with fast-food restaurant advertising on television are more likely to be overweight, according to a new study.

Jimi Hendrix and MJ to play live again

April 29, 2012 at 3:30 PM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): Hollywood technology, which has been pioneered by 'Avatar' director James Cameron, will not only resurrect all the dead music icons including Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, but do so in the very near future.

'More women stepping out to write'

April 29, 2012 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) An increasing number of women are now stepping out in the world of literature to shape up the voice of feminist authors, feel well-known women authors and publishers.

Power is as addictive as cocaine, says expert

April 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM

London, April 29 (IANS) More than a hundred years after noted British historian Baron John Acton coined the phrase "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely", a scientist has said power really does corrupt as it is as addictive as cocaine.

Kings XI topple Super Kings in a thrilling finish

April 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Chennai, April 28 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab pulled off a stunning seven-run win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

More medical research needed: Azad

April 28, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) More medical research was needed in the country to position it among the global best, union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Saturday and also asked doctors to put more service in rural areas.

500-km human chain for Indian fishermen's sake

April 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) More than half a million people Saturday formed a 500-km-long human chain running from Kerala to Tamil Nadu to press for the safety and security of Indian fishermen.

Meghalaya Police announce reward for catching GNLA rebels

April 28, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Shillong, April 28 (IANS) Meghalaya Police Saturday announced cash rewards for the capture of militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), a powerful rebel group operating in the western part of the state.

More opportunity available in sports: Experts

April 28, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Delhi University Sports Council organized an International Conference on sports Economics and Vision of London Olypmic 2012 in DU.

Avoid protectionism, Indian envoy tells US

April 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) India's Ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the "stifling effects" of protectionism as it is retrogressive and hinders economic growth and development in the age of globalisation.

Dolly Ahluwalia had apprehensions over 'Vicky Donor' drinking act

April 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) She is Indian cinema's leading costume designers, but it is her harried, drinking mother act in "Vicky Donor" that made Dolly Ahluwalia a household name.

Indian envoy cautions US against protectionism

April 28, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has asked American students to be alert to the "stifling effects" of protectionism as it hinders economic growth and development in the age of globalisation.

Tendulkar gets mixed response over his RS member acceptance

April 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Indian Cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar who on Thursday accepted the proposal of being a Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) member has received mixed response over it..........

Ewan McGregor, Alexander Payne join Cannes jury

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor has been chosen as a jury member at this year's Cannes Film Festival along with 'The Descendants' director Alexander Payne and Wuthering Heights' Andrea Arnold.

How news of bin Laden's death first spread on Twitter

April 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): Researchers have found that opinion leaders and celebrities played key roles in spreading news of Osama bin Laden's death in Twitter after he was killed by U.S. Special Forces.

Gilani's conviction: Pakistani dailies see more turmoil ahead

April 27, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) More political turmoil lies ahead, Pakistani dailies said Friday as they debated "the gaping chasm between the weight of public expectation and the letter of the law" over Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's conviction for contempt of court.

11 trapped in China coal mine

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 AM

Beijing, April 27 (IANS) Eleven miners remained trapped Thursday in a flooded coal mine in southwest China, authorities said.

Couples fight 167 times a year

April 26, 2012 at 8:26 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Snoring, allowing kids to sleep in the bed and leaving the reading light on are among the many reasons why couples argue in the bedroom at least 167 times a year, a study has found.

Wage disparity linked to rural jobs to go: Ramesh

April 26, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The government is likely to bring changes in its flagship rural job scheme to remove disparity between wages given under it and the minimum wages fixed in states, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said Thursday.

Massive Indian investments create jobs in US

April 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Indian companies operating in 40 US states have invested over $820 million in manufacturing facilities in America, creating thousands of jobs, revealed a survey.

Methods of Organic Farming

April 26, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Organic farming is a practice of cultivation of crops that involves various methods that are eco friendly and environmental friendly in nature. In this method, the use of inorganic products such as chemical fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides are done. At present organic farming is being practiced across the world in a large scale covering 32.2 million hectares of land around the world.

Huge Indian investments create jobs in US: Survey

April 26, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Indian companies operating in 40 American states have invested over $820 million in manufacturing facilities in the US, creating thousands of jobs, according to the 2012 India Business Forum (IBF) survey.

Vitamin E in diet can be preventive against many cancers

April 24, 2012 at 5:01 PM

A recent study has revealed that the two forms of vitamin D namely gamma and delta-tocopherols that are commonly found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts may be helpful in the prevention of colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers. Though, it has been a topic of controversies in many scientific journals and the news media that whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer.

Continuous dissatisfaction in job can cause back pain

April 24, 2012 at 5:05 PM

If you are not satisfied with your job, you are more likely to suffer from back pain, according to the researchers. The researchers has considered this phenomenon to be unique as in none of other cases it has been seen that a person's feelings results to physical pain. The researchers revealed that the sufferers may be able to 'think themselves better', as those who are happy with their jobs with a positive attitude to work are less likely to face lower back problems.

Fertility drugs likely to increase the chances of leukaemia among kids

April 24, 2012 at 5:10 PM

A French scientist has revealed in a recent study that babies born to mothers consuming fertility drugs to get pregnant are likely to increase the risk of developing leukaemia. The research has found that children born to the mothers taking ovary-stimulating drugs were having 2.6 times more likely to become affected with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common type of leukaemia during childhood.

JuD Chief Saeed rejects Pak gov. appeal to maintain low profile

April 24, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Co-founder of banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Chief of Jamaat-ud- Dawa (JuD) Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has reportedly rejected the Pakistan government's appeal to limit his public appearances and activities, as United State has announced a bounty of US$10-million upon India's most wanted militant........

CBSE gears up for all-India engineering entrance test

April 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has completed preparations for this year's All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE).

Beijing rejects Manila's claim over Huangyan Island as 'groundless'

April 25, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Beijing, April 25 (ANI): China has criticized Philippines expanded claim to the Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.

China approves international border cooperation zone

April 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Beijing, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): The Chinese government announced Wednesday that it has approved the establishment of an international cooperative demonstration zone in northeast Jilin province to boost cross-border cooperation in the region.

Amnesty International releases report on discrimination against Muslims in European countries

April 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, April 25 (ANI): Amnesty International has released a report on discrimination against Muslims in Europe, which has highlighted cases of prejudice in education and employment sectors against the community.

Beautiful friends make you more popular on Facebook

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

New York, April 25(ANI): Having attractive friends will guarantee you popularity on Facebook, especially if you are a woman, a new study has revealed.

Zohra Sehgal: A hundred magical years (Part -1)

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): I trudge up the stairs to her second floor apartment in a middle class suburb in Delhi. The first word that comes to my mind is: unpretentious.

Over 1,000 foreign workers to join Cuba's May Day Rally

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Havana, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): More than 1,000 representatives from 162 unions and social movements from 62 countries and regions will join here the May Day celebrations, the official daily Granma reported Tuesday.

30mn Indian school children have no access to toilets

April 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Nearly 30 million school children in the country still have no access to toilets, even as schools have made significant progress in providing the facility in recent years, a study by UNICEF's Water, Sanitation, Hygiene(WASH) programme revealed Wednesday.

UN disaster reduction chief ends visit in Cambodia

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Phnom Penh, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Margareta Wahlstrom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction, on Wednesday concluded her 6-day study visit in Cambodia on the country's flood disaster in last year.

Sri Lanka to have blood pressure meters in public places

April 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Colombo, April 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka will install meters in Colombo's public places to measure blood pressure of people, in a country where at least 350 die every day due to heart attacks, hypertension and respiratory diseases.

Jwala eyeing London berth with good run at India Open

April 25, 2012 at 1:26 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In her bid to book a ticket to the 2012 London Olympics, India's ace doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta is eyeing a good run at the Yonex Sunrise India Open that started here Tuesday.

London mayor accused of hiding pollution

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

London, April 24 (IANS) London Mayor Boris Johnson has been accused by opposition Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants around air quality monitors in the British capital to bring down the monitor readings.

'Boy-tox' trend sees men becoming hooked on cosmetic fillers

April 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): More and more men are plumping for wrinkle-smoothing injections in a bid to look younger, says an expert.

China expels former Wukan village heads from Party

April 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Guangzhou, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Two former officials from south China's Wukan village were expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) over corruption and election-rigging charges, provincial authorities announced Monday.

Potential link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer identified

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified a protein that may finally explain the association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.

Regulator to continue crackdown on "hot money" flow

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Beijing, Apr 24 (Xinhua-ANI): China will step up efforts to crack down on "abnormal" cross-border capital flow this year in a bid to protect the country's economic and financial security, the country's top foreign exchange regulator announced Tuesday.

18,500 bottles of fake vodka destroyed in China

April 24, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Beijing, April 24 (IANS) More than 18,500 bottles of counterfeit vodka were destroyed Monday after customs officers seized the goods before they entered China's northern city of Tianjin.

Govt. on target as second half of budget session resumes today

April 24, 2012 at 11:48 AM

The second half of the budget session is set to begin today in both houses of the Parliament, and the opposition is eyeing to take on the UPA government on the edge. There are many issues on which BJP and other opposition parties can corner the government.........