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

Maternal mortality falls by over half in Russia

June 11, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Moscow, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Maternal mortality rate in Russia has fallen by 55 per cent since 2005, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday.

Paris Hilton can't wait to see Kim's baby

June 7, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton says she is "so happy" for Kim Kardashian's success, and that she can't wait to see how the reality TV star dresses her baby girl when she's born.

Left parties seek CBI probe into chit fund scam

May 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Left parties Thursday sought a court-monitored CBI probe into the West Bengal chit fund scam and accused the Trinamool Congress-led government of not intervening to check activities of companies with suspicious financial dealings in the state.

Muralitharan completes international line-up at CPL

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 2 (IANS/CMC) Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named the final international franchise player for the lucrative Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 event which bowls off in July.

ExxonMobil reports slightly higher earnings

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New York, April 26 (IANS/EFE) US supermajor ExxonMobil Corp. said Thursday it earned $9.5 billion in the first quarter, up 1 percent from the same period in 2012.

Google Glass facing privacy and safety concerns

March 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Washington, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Google Glass, the US techology giant's revolutionary wearable computer is still months away from release, but there is a growing movement across America seeking to limit and in some cases ban the use of the glasses due to both privacy and safety concerns.

'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: ***

Iran, Pakistan launch gas pipeline project

March 12, 2013 at 8:27 AM

Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Monday a gas pipeline project which will link Iran's gas pipeline to that of Pakistan.

'West has no right to stop Iran-Pakistan pipeline'

March 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday said the West "has no right to obstruct" the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.

Beyonce and Jay-Z crowned 2013s top power couple

February 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, Feb. 16 (ANI): Beyonce and Jay-Z beat competition from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be named as the top power couple of 2013 in an online poll.

Ora, Arthur visit strip club?

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 AM

London, Feb 15 (IANS) British pop star Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a secret date to a strip club with "The X Factor" winner James Arthur.

Kim will bounce back into shape, guarantees trainer

February 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child in July with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, will be back in shape after her pregnancy as she is already very fit, says her personal trainer Tracy Anderson.

I didn't expect to change dynamics of TV hero: Ram Kapoor

January 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Ram Kapoor, who seems to have broken the image of a stereotypical hero on TV with "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", never expected to do this. The popular TV actor says the success adds pressure and places responsibility on his shoulders.

Warnie set to bid adieu to cricket

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Sydney, Jan. 20 (ANI): Shane Warne will leave the Big Bash League in disgrace after he will refuse to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Melbourne tomorrow.

Jamie Foxx begins work on new album

January 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx returns to the studio to begin work on his new album and has recruited Kanye West to produce it.

Samuels jumps to sixth spot in ICC rankings

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Dubai, Dec 11 (IANS) West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels continued to make rapid movement in the ICC T20 International player rankings, reaching sixth spot in the latest list released Tuesday.

Africa's Savannahs and lions disappearing at alarming rates

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, December 5 (ANI): About 75 percent of Africa's savannahs and more than two-thirds of the lion population once estimated to live there have disappeared in the last 50 years, a study, led by Duke University researchers, has revealed.

'Beleaguered' Benitez planning big Chelsea 'repair job'

December 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Dec 4(ANI): Under pressure Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is ready to make big changes in the playing eleven to keep himself in his job after less than a fortnight in charge.

'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: **

Petra Ecclestone shows off baby bump on dinner date with Mel Gibson

November 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, November 20 (ANI): Petra Ecclestone, may be keeping mum about her pending motherhood, but she was clearly sporting a baby bump as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Whisky-infused macarons to be unveiled at Oz fest

November 9, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Renowned Australian patissier Adriano Zumbo has teamed up with bartender Tim Philips to create a world-first range of whisky-infused macarons.

Bengal's fish production may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015: Assocham

November 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Fish production in West Bengal, the country's largest fish producing state, may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015 from the current level of about 1,800 tonnes, industry body Assocham said Tuesday.

US man beats girlfriend with pet python

November 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New York, November 5 (ANI): A man from Massachusetts is facing charges for allegedly using his pet 4-foot python to beat his girlfriend as she soaked in a hot tub, and then throwing the snake into the bubbling jacuzzi, thereby killing it.

Emraan Hashmi goes Hollywood with Danis Tanovic's next

November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Bollywood's 'serial kisser' Emraan Hashmi is heading to the West. He is set to feature in Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's next film, a collaboration of multiple production houses.

Oz men hogging on rum cupcakes at parties

October 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Melbourne, Oct 28 (ANI): More men than women are gorging up on the alcohol-laced cupcakes as a new Queensland party fad, it has been revealed.

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.

Obama urges world leaders to 'speak out forcefully against violence, extremism'

September 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM

London, Sept 26 (ANI): Speaking to world leaders and diplomats gathered at the U.N. General Assembly, US President Barack Obama has condemned the increasing violence and extremism across the globe.

Australia T20 captain Bailey admits it's 'all or nothing' situation for him now

September 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Sydney, Sep 22(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has admitted it's an all or nothing type of situation right now for him to etch his name in the country's cricketing folklore.

TCS gets Rs.103 crore Bengal contract

September 7, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) The West Bengal government Friday awarded a Rs.103 crore contract to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for designing and implementing ICT solutions for the rural employment guarantee scheme in the state.

Copies of 50 Shades of Grey to be burnt by sex abuse victims' charity

August 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM

London, Aug 24 (ANI): The director of a women's refuge has urged people to burn copies of the popular erotic novel '50 Shades Of Grey,' claiming it is degrading and encourages sexual violence.

Cheryl Cole 'dating' X factor dancer

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, August 16 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has sparked rumours of a romance after she was photographed leaving a London restaurant with US dancer Tre Holloway.

Russia warns West of 'big war' in Syria

July 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Moscow, July 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow lashed out Thursday at the Western position on Syria, saying it could aggravate the situation to the point of war.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with tug of string' back on market

June 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, June 28 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Broad says England have moved on since KP's retirement following Hales' masterclass

June 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 25(ANI): Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has said England has moved on since opener Kevin Pietersen announced his retirement from limited over formats. He also hailed Alex Hales' superb innings of 99 against the West Indies in second and final Twenty20 match between the two sides.

Don't underestimate talent in India: Animator Arjun Rihan (With Image)

June 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Indian animator Arjun Rihan had a fulfilling experience while working on his first international project, Disney-Pixar's just released 3D animation film "Brave". But he says it would be a mistake to underestimate Indian talent and feels that this country should hold on to its cultural context and tell its own stories.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with pull of string' back on market

June 15, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Bodybuilders may not benefit from exercise-related growth hormones

June 15, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): Scientists at McMaster University have revealed that exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.

Girl nods off in April, wakes up in June!

June 14, 2012 at 7:51 PM

London, June 14 (IANS) A teenaged British girl, who missed her exams and even celebrating her birthday after nodding off in April, woke up last week.

'Cricket-mad' Bolt keen to play in Australia's Big Bash League

June 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Sydney, June 8(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is very keen to play in Australia's Twenty20 tournament Big Bash League, according to Melbourne Stars president Eddie McGuire, who is close to recruiting Bolt in his team.

Israel rejects links to world's most complex espionage malware 'Flame'

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Tel Aviv, June 1 (ANI): Israel has rejected claims that it might be behind the recently discovered sophisticated cyber espionage virus called Flame.

Iran says 'it won't halt production of higher-grade uranium'

May 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Tehran, May 28 (ANI): Reversing the country's previous statements, the Iranian nuclear chief has said that Tehran would not halt the production of higher-grade uranium.

Iran to build another n-plant in 2014

May 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Tehran, May 27 (IANS) Iran will build another nuclear power plant in the country's Bushehr city by early 2014, a top official said.

Century-maker Samuels gives it back to Anderson

May 26, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge here.

Broad becomes seventh player ever to claim five wickets and score century at Lord's

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Stuart Broad became only the seventh player in history to both take five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's and score a Test century at the ground after he ended the first day with figures of six for 72 against the West Indies on Thursday.

'Paa' child artist Taruni Sachdev cremated

May 17, 2012 at 1:54 AM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) The last rites of child artist Taruni Sachdev, who died in a plane crash in Nepal, were performed here Wednesday evening.

Injury concerns for West Indies after loss to Lions

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Northampton, May 14 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against England Lions here Sunday, just four days ahead of their clash with World No.1 England in the opening Test at Lord's.

Former captain Stewart warns Windies about 'best' England bowling attack

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Former captain Alec Stewart believes England has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, and the touring West Indies team should be wary of it.

Fast bowler Anderson says they want to be 'one of the greatest England teams' ever

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has said the players believe they can become one of the best England teams ever.

England receives early boost as Broad declares himself fit to face Windies at Lord's

May 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

London, May 6(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has declared himself fit to play in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on May 17.

New Zealand Cricket board rebuffs last-minute deal to retain Wright as coach

May 2, 2012 at 2:42 PM

Wellington, May 2(ANI): The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board has rejected a last-ditch effort from chief executive David White to keep John Wright as the coach of the national team.

I'm the worst dater ever, says Eva Longoria

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Eva Longoria has confessed to being terrible at dating, and insists she can understand the reason as to why people turn to dating shows to find a partner.

Osama's widow wishes asylum in Britain

April 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's youngest widow wishes to spend her life in Britain with her five children and meet the Royal Family, The Sun reported Thursday.

Iran busts terror cell linked to Israel

April 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Tehran, April 10 (IANS) Iran Tuesday said it has busted a terrorist cell linked to Israel and arrested a number of its members.

Windies keep lid on Australia despite Clarke's 50

April 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), April 10 (IANS/CMC) Captain Michael Clarke stroked a half-century to stabilise Australia but the West Indies bowlers made crucial strikes at key junctures, to stay in control on the third day of the opening Test at Kensington Oval.

Warner to seek long-time idol Warne's help to become full-fledged Test spinner

April 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 9(ANI): Australian opening batsman David Warner intends seeking his long-time idol Shane Warne's help to transform himself into a fully fledged Test leg-spinner.

Harris likely to replace Pattinson in Oz squad for Bridgetown Test against Windies

April 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Bridgetown, Barbados, Apr 6(ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris is expected replace young pace ace James Pattinson for the final fast bowler's berth in Australian squad for the Bridgetown Test against the West Indies.

Longoria and Cruz spotted on dinner date 'after splitting just weeks ago'

April 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, who had reportedly split just a few weeks ago after dating for a year, were seen dining out in West Hollywood on Sunday night.

Windies switching gears for Twenty20 series against Australia

March 27, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Gros Islet (St. Lucia), March 27 (IANS/CMC) For all their heroics in masterminding a tied series with Australia in the just concluded one-day series, West Indies say they will be refocussing for the two-match Twenty20 starting here Tuesday.

Drugs for diabetes and cancer may be used to treat dengue

March 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Indonesian boy, 8, smokes two packs of cigarettes a day

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.

Indonesian boy, 8, smokes two packs of cigarettes a day

March 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): An eight-year-old Indonesian boy reportedly smokes two packets of cigarettes a day and even gets angry if they are withheld from him.

Windies tour likely to be most poorly watched tour due to schedule overkill: MacGill

March 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has predicted that he upcoming series in the Caribbean looms as one of the most poorly watched tours in decades.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

Beyonce and Jay-Z back on track with new albums

February 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Beyonce, who is currently at home with her with one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, is reportedly planning to return to the music studio sometime soon with two projects slated for 2012.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Danny DeVito to make West End debut in 'The Sunshine Boys'

January 31, 2012 at 8:52 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.

Danny DeVito to make West End debut in 'The Sunshine Boys'

January 31, 2012 at 6:36 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Danny DeVito is set to make his West End debut in a play about a pair of veteran comedians who reunite for one last performance.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Daniel Radcliffe enjoying moving on from 'Harry Potter' character

January 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who stars in new movie 'The Woman in Black', has revealed that it feels "very natural" to be moving on in his acting career, away from the 'Harry Potter' character who has made him a global name.

Eight killed in West Bengal road accident

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Malda, Jan 23 (ANI): At least eight people died on the spot and many others got injured after the bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in West Bengal's Malda District on Monday.

West must see Afghanistan job through after making 'investment in blood': UK military chief

December 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): Western nations cannot turn their back on Afghanistan and must see the job through after making an "investment in blood", the commander of British forces in that country has said.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for the Wales manager Gary Speed who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Bravo to join Sydney Sixers for Twenty20 Big Bash League

November 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Sydney, Nov 16(ANI): The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for the upcoming Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Navy says it has no ships left to defend UK shores

November 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

London, Nov.2 (ANI): Britain has been without a single warship to defend its shores for a month because of defence cuts and operations in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

NATO all but rules out no-fly zone over Syria

October 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Brussels, Oct.31 (ANI): NATO has all but ruled out the possibility of establishing a no-fly zone over Syria after the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, warned that any western intervention would cause an "earthquake" that would "burn the whole region".

Chappell endorses Inverarity's appointment as Oz chief selector

October 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Sydney, Oct. 29 (ANI): Former Australian captain and selector Greg Chappell has endorsed the appointment of former spinner John Inverarity as Australia's full-time national selector, saying the shock choice was an ideal figure to oversee the new-look panel.

Football pundit Harton's racist 'chinky' tweet angers twitterati

September 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

London, Sep.26 (ANI): Football pundit John Harton has been blasted for saying he was off to "pick up a chinky".

Swann aims to be 'more grown up and mature' for England Twenty20 captaincy

September 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, Sep 15(ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that he must grow up and stop acting the joker after being named as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies.

New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant Ambrose recalls 1995 confrontation with Steve Waugh

September 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, Sep. 13 (ANI): New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant and West Indian great Curtly Ambrose has recalled the time when he aggressively confronted former Australian captain Steve Waugh during a Test series between the West Indies and Australia, when the former was in danger of losing its number one status in world cricket.

Ahmed Shahzad not ready to accept 'attitude problem, disciplinary issues' allegations

August 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Lahore, August 28(ANI): Out-of-favour Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shahzad, often criticised for his attitude, is not ready to accept the allegations about his lack of discipline, insisting that he has done nothing wrong.

England aims to dominate like Manchester United: Broad

August 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

London, Aug 24(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that the Andrew Strauss-led team is now aiming to dominate like Manchester United, the most successful club in English football.

"Positive" Usman "not feeling down" over exclusion from Pak's Zimbabwe tour

August 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, August 16(ANI): Pakistani batsman Usman Salahuddin has said that he looks at his non-selection for the Zimbabwe tour and the Pakistan Cricket Board's central contract as "a temporary setback", and has expressed confidence about making a comeback to the team.

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.

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone had secret sleepover?

August 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone seem to be having a great time together as they were spotted enjoying a secret sleepover at a West Hollywood bar last week.tone, 22, and Garfield, 27, are said to have come close to each other while filming their upcoming movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man', Contactmusic reported.

MJ wanted 'The Phantom of the Opera' film role

July 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Sydney, July 04 (ANI): Theatre impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that the late Michael Jackson wanted a role in a film version of his classic musical 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

Ocean currents speed melting of Antarctica's Pine Glacier by 50pc

June 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

London, June 27 (ANI): West Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier is melting 50 percent faster than it was in the early 1990s, as stronger ocean currents are chiseling away at ice from below.

Osama wanted to add 'religious element' to al-Qaeda's name to win PR battle with West

June 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): Osama bin Laden wanted to change al-Qaeda's name as it was experiencing a marketing problem because of the lack of 'a religious element' in it, leading the West to win the public relations fight.

Tottenham will not sell Modric to Chelsea: Redknapp

June 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur boss Henry Redknapp has said that his club's rejection to Chelsea's bid for Luka Modric has shaken world football.

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.

EC makes voter's photo identify card mandatory for WB polls

March 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Kolkata, Mar 26 (ANI): The Election Commission has made the production of voter's photo identify card mandatory during voting for those who has already got it for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls

Cosmetic surgery a booming business in China

January 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

London, Jan 17 (ANI): Despite a wave of disasters in recent years, cosmetic surgery is a big business in China where the industry is now worth 10billion pounds a year.

Ex-Test stars slam Oz selectors repeated snub of Hodge

January 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

Melbourne, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Australian Test stars have called on the selectors to explain their treatment of Victorian Brad Hodge as he faces the prospect of being snubbed for the World Cup.

Hindu 'chakra' bracelets adorn Kanye West, Cheryl Cole's wrists!

December 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): One might think that it's a latest fad that seems to have hit stars, but these wristbands, which find their origin in Hinduism, have more to do with spirituality than fashion.

Flintoff confident England will beat Australia in Ashes series

November 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM

London, Nov.23 (ANI): Double Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff believes England has a better crop of players than Australia and expects them to retain the coveted urn.