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

Father of Boston bombings' suspects seeks justice

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian father of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings hopes to travel to the US and seek justice for his sons, who he believes were set up.

US, Russia may cooperate in Boston probe: Kremlin

April 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Moscow, April 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US and Russia might join efforts in the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings if the suspects' ties to Russia are confirmed, the Kremlin's spokesman said Saturday.

I did not think that I would find love again, says Pierce Brosnan

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has said that after the death of his first wife Cassandra Harris in 1991 because of cancer, he never thought that he would marry again.

Korean crisis could be worse than Chernobyl: Putin

April 9, 2013 at 8:29 AM

Hanover (Germany), April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm on the Korean peninsula, saying the escalation of tension in the region could lead to a nuclear disaster far worse than the Chernobyl incident.

Tom Jones' love child blames father for drug addiction

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, April 1 (ANI): Tom Jones' love child Jonathan Berkery has said he became a gun-carrying drug dealer who slept rough because he was abandoned by the singer, who has always refused to acknowledge his existence.

'Maranthen Mannithen' - love of a different kind (Tamil Movie Review)

March 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Film: "Maranthen Mannithen"; Actors: Aadi Pinisetty, Taapsee Pannu, Lakshmi Manchu, Sundeep Kishan and Ravi Babu; Director: Kumar Nagendra; Rating: ***

Megavolcanoes might have led to pre-dinosaur mass extinction

March 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Scientists believe that a set of gigantic volcanic might have eruptions resulted in the disappearance of half of earth's species 200 million years ago.

Amur leopard population in Russia up 50 percent: WWF

March 16, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The population of the Amur leopard has grown by half since 2007 and the cats have expanded their habitat as far as North Korea, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said.

Islamic school teacher shot dead in Russia

March 5, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Moscow, March 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A teacher who worked for an Islamic school in the southwestern Russian region of Dagestan was found shot dead, investigators said.

Minor girl raped inside Delhi school premises

March 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) An eight-year-old girl, student of Class 2, was allegedly raped inside the premises of a North Delhi Municipal Corporation school here. Three people have been detained for questioning, police said Friday.

Six killed in Pakistan drone attack

February 8, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) At least six suspected militants were killed and two others injured Friday in a drone attack in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, Xinhua reported.

US University fraternity under fire for 'racist' Asian-themed party

February 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, Feb. 8 (ANI): A fraternity at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, has been suspended for hosting Asian-themed party opponents dubbed the 'racist rager'.

Drone strike kills five in Pakistan

December 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) At least five suspected militants were killed Friday in a drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, media reports said.

Feminist group leaves consent-themed undies in Victoria's Secret stores

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, Dec. 17 (ANI): A feminist group left consent-themed panties in lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret stores to protest "culture of rape" and company themes it found problematic.

LIC to recruit 817 ADO: Apply Online

November 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM

LIC of India has announced to recruit 817 ADO for the various offices of North Zone. It is a golden opportunity for the candidates with a flair for selling. The total number of vacancies is subject to change as per the requirement.

'Sundattam' ? melodious, but doesn't linger on (Tamil Music Review)

November 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Film: "Sundattam"; Music Director: Britto; Singers: Aalaap Raju, Madhubala, Karthik, Kaali, Britto, Saindhavi, Ranjith, Madhu and Roshini; Lyricists: Na. Muthukumar, Snehan, Marana Gana Viji, Britto and Palani Bharathi; Rating: **

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

Casablanca's sequel plans enrage fans

November 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, Nov. 11 (ANI): Seventy years after the release of 'Casablanca,' one of the greatest movies of all times, plans are afoot for a sequel, which seems far from welcome among fans of the beloved Hollywood classic.

BBC apologizes for 'wrongly implicating' former politician in child sex abuse claim

November 10, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): The British Broadcasting Corporation has issued an apology for broadcasting a report against a former senior politician that turned out to be wrong.

UN imposes global sanctions on Pak-based Haqqani network

November 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): The United Nations has reportedly imposed global sanctions on the Pakistan-based Haqqani network, a fierce militant group considered a major threat to U.S. and NATO forces.

Vishu, Fatehdeep in quarters of junior national tennis

October 17, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Second seed Vishu B. Prasad and fourth seed Fatehdeep Singh sailed into the quarter-finals of the boys Under-16 with straight set wins at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship here Wednesday.

Yuvraj smashes double century in Duleep Trophy

October 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh hit a double ton to guide North Zone to 451 against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal here Monday.

12,000 striking miners sacked in South Africa

October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 6 (IANS) The world's largest platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said it has fired 12,000 striking miners.

Woman who dubbed voices of Bond girls banned from 007's 50th b'day bash

September 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

London, September 22 (ANI): Nikki van der Zyl, who was the voice behind the seductive utterances of many of James Bond's most glamorous conquests, has revealed that she has been banned from attending events marking 50 years of 007 films because her presence might embarrass Shirley Eaton.

Heavy drinking negates recovery from trauma

September 3, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Heavy drinkers not only face a higher risk of car accidents and domestic violence, but alcohol also actually rewires the brain, negating recovery from a traumatic experience also, says a US research.

Prince Harry proud of injured war veterans' attempt to scale Mt Everest

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Prince Harry has come out in support for the injured war heroes, who took on a challenge of climbing the Mount Everest this summer.

Spider version of Bigfoot discovered in North American caves

August 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Washington, August 18 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have tried to study the evolutionary and conservation significance of a newly discovered Bigfoot spider.

Pakistan army faces militancy problem: Daily

August 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Army appears to have a militancy problem that is "hidden from the public because investigations and court martials are often carried out in secret", a leading Pakistani paper said Friday, a day after the audacious attack on the key Kamra airbase.

US basketball star Bryant insists won't do a 'Beckham' after announcing retirement

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, Aug 13(ANI): Kobe Bryant, who has announced his retirement from basketball after his final Olympic match, has said younger players in the U.S. team are good to go, and he won't try to make a comeback in the Olympics team just like his good friend David Beckham.

Egyptian troops arrest 9 militants in Sinai

August 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Cairo, Aug. 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Egyptian troops arrested nine militants in a raid on a border village early Friday in the aftermath of the checkpoint attack that killed 16 soldiers a few days ago, a security source said.

Soon, a pill that fulfils every couch potato's 'fit' dream

August 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, August 10 (ANI): Researchers might soon be able to create a pill that tricks the body into thinking it is exercising - without even moving a muscle.

Hong Kong ranked world's best city to live in

July 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Hong Kong, July 5 (ANI): Hong Kong has been ranked as the best city in the world to live in, according to a new ranking that focused on green space.

1.2 mn still 'powerless' in mighty America

July 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) More than four days after a savage summer storm brought the world's most powerful nation to its knees, about 1.2 million customers in the American capital and ten states from Indiana to Delaware still have no electricity.

Sea temperatures not always as sensitive to CO2 as today

June 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Today, higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are associated with rising ocean temperatures, but a new study has revealed that the seas were not always so sensitive to this CO2 "forcing."

Russian investigator survives murder attempt

June 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS) A Russian federal investigator was injured when his car came under fire in the North Caucasus region, officials said.

Titus Bramble on trial over sexual assault charges

May 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Sunderland footballer Titus Bramble is on trial and has been accused of sexually assaulting two women within 30 minutes of each other on a night out last September.

US warplanes to hold drills

May 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US military will hold air drills over Chicago Friday to ensure security ahead of a NATO summit there, an official said.

A third of wildlife has vanished

May 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The world's wildlife has fallen by almost a third over the past 40 years, according to a new landmark research.

North Korea executed three cannibals

May 11, 2012 at 2:46 AM

Pyongyang, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea held at least three public executions of people charged with cannibalism in the last few years, Yonhap news agency reported Thursday.

Dita Von Teese 'dating rocker Theo Hutchcraft'

May 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Dita Von Teese is courting Theo Hutchcraft, of the British pop band 'Hurts', according to reports.

Some dinosaurs 'were already dying out before mass extinction'

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Few dinosaurs were already on road to extinction before a massive asteroid strike ended their long reign, according to a new study.

Same graduation year drives online social networks

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Social networks on Facebook tend to form around graduation year or university housing rather than other interests, researchers have found.

Pakistan may boycott Chicago summit following fresh drone strikes by U.S.

April 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Pakistan may boycott the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago and delay its decision to reopen NATO supply routes in retaliation for the latest U.S. drone attack in North Waziristan Agency, Pakistan officials said.

Three killed in Pakistan drone strike

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) At least three suspected militants were killed and two others injured Sunday when drones fired two missiles at a government-run girls school in Pakistan's northwest tribal area, a media report said.

James Cameron to help in Chinese 3D film

April 22, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) A team of "Titanic" director James Cameron, also behind the success of sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar", will assist in shooting "The Art of War", a 3D movie about an ancient Chinese strategist and philosopher.

Lebanese families remember loved ones on Titanic

April 17, 2012 at 6:31 AM

Beirut, April 17 (IANS) Residents of two Lebanon villages held a remembrance ceremony Monday for the 24 victims from their village aboard the gigantic Titanic that sank in the North Atlantic a century ago.

Coffin in Jerusalem tomb 'may hint at Jesus' resurrection'

April 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): 'Jesus Tomb' debate has gone a step further with archaeologist working in Jerusalem finding human bone boxes and inscription on an ancient coffin lid that says 'Divine Jehovah, raise up'.

UNESCO to protect now 'Titanic wreckage'

April 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

On marking the 100th anniversary of the sinking legendary cruise 'Titanic', United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced to protect its wreckage in under water and will make it UNESCO's underwater cultural heritage site.......

Italy seizes Gaddafi assets worth $1.4 bn

March 30, 2012 at 5:37 AM

Rome, March 30 (IANS/AKI) Assets worth $1.1 billion euros (about $1.4 billion) belonging to Libya's Gaddafi family were seized by the Italian police.

Not 1 frame was changed in Titanic 3-D, says James Cameron

March 28, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): James Cameron, who is considered to be a perfectionist movie maker, has revealed that while he discovered a few minor mistakes in his original 'Titanic', he hasn't changed one frame in his re-mastered 3-D version.

Toulouse killer's father to sue France for son's death

March 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Paris, March 27 (IANS) The father of Mohammed Merah, who claimed responsibility for killing seven people before he was shot dead by police after a 30-hour siege, said he intends to sue France for the death of his son, Sky News reported Tuesday.

French killer said he posted murder videos on web

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Paris, March 23 (IANS) Mohammed Merah, the main suspect in the Toulouse and Montauban shootings who was killed during a police operation on Thursday in Toulouse, said shortly before his death that he had filmed the murders he had committed and posted the videos on the web, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told RIA Novosti.

US lawmakers reject Pak parliamentary panel's anti-drone recommendations

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Washington, Mar 22(ANI): American lawmakers have rejected Pakistan's demand to end drone strikes in that country.

US lawmakers reject Pak parliamentary panel's anti-drone recommendations

March 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Washington, Mar 22(ANI): American lawmakers have rejected Pakistan's demand to end drone strikes in that country.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

Western Australia stunned as Marsh's stress fracture ends cricket summer

February 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Sydney, Feb 18(ANI): Western Australia has been left stunned after all rounder Mitchell Marsh's back stress fractures brought his cricket summer to a premature end.

'Abducted' Chinese workers released in Sudan

February 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Beijing, Feb 8(ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that 29 Chinese workers abducted last month by Sudanese anti-government forces have been released and have arrived in Nairobi.

Panetta says 'Al Qaeda still real threat'

January 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said that Al Qaeda still remains a "real threat" to America despite the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Preservation and promotion of North Eastern Region needs attention, says Selja

January 24, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Union Culture Minister Kumari Selja has said that her ministry attaches great importance to the preservation and promotion of the unique, rich and diverse art and culture of the North East Region (NER).

Panetta says al Qaeda "doesn't have ability" to conduct another 9/11 type terror attack

January 22, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Islamabad, Jan 22 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said the al Qaeda "doesn't have the ability" anymore to carry out another 9/11 type terror attack.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

Elin Nordegren bulldozed her $12 mn mansion as it was beyond repair

January 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Elin Nordegren had to demolish her 12-million-dollar home without her ever moving in because it was in such a bad state of repairs, say her realtor.

How star forming galaxies starve to death

January 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Young and active galaxies evolve into 'red and dead' elliptical galaxies as their central super massive black holes and their jets starve them of their star-forming gas, a new study has revealed.

Why people prefer to run than walk at 2 meters per sec

January 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Scientists have discovered why people generally tend to run rather than walk when they hit the speed of 2 meters per second.

Pak Taliban denies rumoured move to end violence in country

January 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Islamabad, Jan 5(ANI): The Taliban spokesperson in Pakistan, Ensaullah Ehsan, has denied that his wing has joined the Haqqani network in a council to resolve infighting and end violence against Pakistani citizens.

Kim Jong Un couldn't speak English, failed exams, loved basketball and computer games'

December 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

London, Dec.23 (ANI): He is the heir poised to become the next leader of rogue state North Korea.

Women save more than men despite earning less

December 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): Women in Britain end up saving a larger chunk of their income compared to men, a new study has revealed.

Low-cal diet improves heart function in obese diabetics

November 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): A low-calorie diet eliminates insulin dependence and leads to improved heart function in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed.

Duchess Kate's beauty secrets revealed!

November 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge may be a style icon in her own right but the scrutiny that comes with joining the royal family means that she has acquired more beauty tips to look good all the time.

Prince William saves seamen in dramatic air rescue

November 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Prince William made a dramatic rescue of two shipwrecked sailors from a raging sea, but five other missing crewmen were feared drowned on the night of November 27.

Katy Perry sells stage outfit for Red Cross charity

November 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Katy Perry has raised more than 8,000 dollars for a charity by selling off a stage outfit from her 2011 'California Dreams' world tour.

Can democratic Libya stabilize, unify divided country post-Gaddafi era?

October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): The death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi might led his opponents to celebrate within his country and across the world, but some political analysts say that the biggest question that arises in the post-Gaddafi era is whether a democratic and representative government would be able to stabilize and unify a historically divided society in the absence of the kind of authoritarian rule that kept Libya together for four decades.

Pakistan's military command reviews strategy against backdrop of Clinton's visit

October 21, 2011 at 10:47 AM

Islamabad, Oct 21(ANI): Pakistan's military command held a meeting on Thursday to discuss its strategy against the backdrop of a high-level US delegation's arrival in Islamabad.

US may launch offensive in N.Waziristan, but it'll have to think ten times: Kayani

October 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

Islamabad, Oct 19(ANI): Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has not ruled out the possibility of a US ground offensive in North Waziristan, but told parliamentarians at a briefing that Washington will have to think many times before launching such an attack.

Pak Army hints North Waziristan military operation not on cards

October 7, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct 7(ANI): The Pakistan Army has hinted that it has no plans to launch a military operation, in an obvious reference that the much-debated North Waziristan offensive is not on the cards.

Now, Obama lays into Pak to "take care" of Haqqani problem

October 1, 2011 at 9:27 AM

Washington, Oct 1(ANI): US President Barack Obama has said that Pakistan must "take care" of the Haqqani network, which, according to the US Treasury Department, is a Taliban-affiliated group of militants that operates from North Waziristan Agency.

Relationship between Pak military, ISI, Haqqani network murky: US Officials

September 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM

Washington, Sept 24 (ANI): The precise relationship between the Pakistani military and spy agency on the one hand and the Haqqani network on the other remains murky, American officials have said.

Pak warns US against unilateral action in country

September 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

Islamabad, Sept 18(ANI): Pakistan has conveyed to the United States that it will not allow any hot pursuit into its territory, and that any such move would have disastrous consequences for bilateral relations, according to a news report.

North East crafts fair opens in Chennai

August 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Chennai, Aug 29 (ANI): Throwing light on the art of northeastern region, a 12-day North East Crafts Fair showcasing handmade decorative items made of bamboo, cane and jute is being organised in Chennai.

Biodiversity more important for ecosystem services than thought

August 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Washington, August 20 (ANI): A recent study of grasslands has shown that the importance of maintaining multiple ecosystem services across many years and places has been widely underestimated.

Tamil Nadu police recovers two antique idols in Chennai

August 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Chennai, Aug 12 (ANI): Sleuths of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Tamil Nadu Police have recovered two antique metal idols from two smugglers.

Rupert Wyatt keen to direct 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' sequel

August 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

London, August 9 (ANI): Rupert Wyatt, the director of the sci-fi film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', has expressed his keenness to direct an Apes sequel.

Pak redesigning country's war on terror blueprint ahead of US Afghan pullout

August 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM

Islamabad, Aug 1 (ANI): As military ties with the United States continued to sour, Pakistan's security establishment is reportedly in the middle of a 'strategic review' to redesign the country's war on terror blueprint.

Unseen police footage of Elvis' 'lewd' stage performance set to fetch ?10K

July 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): An Elvis Presley fan is set to earn 10,000 pounds from a never-before seen footage of The King performing "lewd movements" on stage.

Oceans 'soaking up less CO2 due to climate change'

July 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): As one of the planet's largest single carbon absorbers, the ocean soaks up roughly one-third of all human carbon emissions, reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and its associated global changes. But whether the ocean can continue mopping up human-produced carbon at the same rate has been the question for long.

US soldier asks Mila Kunis to be his date at military ball

July 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A US sergeant in Afghanistan has requested actress Mila Kunis to be his date at the upcoming Marine Corps Ball in a video posted online, it has been reported.

HSBC faces US investigation for holding 870m pounds of Gaddafi's assets

July 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): The Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) faces a U.S. bribery inquiry for keeping hundreds of millions of pounds in assets belonging to Libya leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

Wills, Kate not hiring their household staff just yet

June 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Prince William and Kate have put off hiring household staff for now.

Wills-Kat to have 'tight' first tour abroad with just 7 aides

June 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Prince William and his wife Kate will be accompanied by just seven aides on their first official tour abroad as they want to keep their entourage on the 11-day trip as 'tight as possible'.

'Out of control' ISI leaking US intelligence secrets to help terrorists flee

June 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM

Islamabad, June 11(ANI): The United States' intelligence sharing with Pakistan as part of a trust-building effort by the Obama administration post-May 2 raid has only led to tip-offs to militants, indicating that some Pakistani security personnel are colluding with insurgents.

'Pyjama-parents' asked to 'dress up' while dropping kids to school in UK

May 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Workaholic parents in the UK, who hardly get time and end up in pyjamas to drop their children to school gates, have been asked to dress up properly as it 'doesn't set a good example' for the children.

Prince Harry eyes Everest expedition for charity

April 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): Prince Harry, who is patron of the charity 'Walking with the Wounded', has hinted that he would like to take part in its next charity expedition to Mount Everest.

Paralysed stroke patient in UK uses her mind to conduct orchestra

March 31, 2011 at 3:09 PM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): A paralysed stroke victim in Britain, who can only move part of her face as she suffers from locked-in syndrome, has conducted an orchestra by using her mind.

UK man jailed for sex with teen after he approached 1,000 girls on Facebook

March 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): A Welsh man, who approached more than 1000 teenage girls for sex on social networking site Facebook, has been jailed for having sex with an underage girl.

1 in 10 of world's adults obese: Study

February 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

London, Feb 04 (ANI): A new major study has revealed that the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980.

Earth running out of room to expand fisheries: Study

December 3, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A University of British Columbia study has suggested that the Earth has run out of room to expand fisheries.

Krejza should be recalled for Ashes: Mark Waugh

November 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Sydney, Nov. 14 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has said that the National Selection Panel (NSP) should recall off-spinner Jason Krejzad for the Ashes.

Prior plays down Ashes' Down Under curse for England wicketkeepers

November 13, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Perth, Nov 13(ANI): England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has said that he is not bothered by the Down Under Ashes curse, where no Three Lions' wicketkeeper has kept his place in the side for all five Tests of the series since Steve Rhodes in 1994.

Women spend 5 days in front of the mirror each year

October 27, 2010 at 2:38 PM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): It is a known fact that men keep waiting for their better halves while they perfect their looks before a night out.

How breast cancer drug causes arthritis in some women

September 28, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Washington, Sep 28 (ANI): Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered genetic variants that lead to severe arthritis for a subset of women when taking aromatase inhibitors to treat their breast cancer.