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

US couple donates land to Argentine park

May 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Buenos Aires, May 18 (IANS/EFE) The Conservation Land Trust, a project of US philanthropists and environmental activists Douglas and Kris Tompkins, donated 15,000 hectares for the expansion of Perito Moreno National Park in southern Argentina.

Schools in California city evacuated after shooting threat

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) All schools in Monterey Park, a city beside Los Angeles, were evacuated Thursday morning after police received an anonymous phone call threatening a shooting in an unknown campus.

Odisha's white tiger safari to stay shut

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha's only white tiger safari will remain shut for visitors for more time as authorities are yet to decide the fate of a Royal Bengal tiger which walked into it from the wild last month.

Chinese players advance at World TT

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Paris, May 16 (IANS) China's table tennis team showed its dominance in the World Championships as all of their players advanced in the competition.

Moscow says no to gay pride parade

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow mayor's office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said.

Bhitarkanika bans tourists as crocodiles nest

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A two-and-half-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha was imposed Wednesday as the crocodile nesting season was underway, an official said.

Japan's Fukuhara suffers Round 1 loss at TT Worlds

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Paris, May 15 (IANS) Japan's Ai Fukuhara was upset 2-4 by little-known Park Seonghye of South Korea in the first round of the World Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

Fergie wanted PSG's Ancelotti instead of Moyes to succeed him at Man U

May 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): In a surprise revelation, retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have reportedly approached Paris Saint Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti instead of outgoing Everton boss David Moyes to succeed him at Old Trafford.

Kaka, Ronaldinho just the start of Brazil's dilemmas

May 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will Tuesday announce a 23-man squad for next month's FIFA Confederations Cup.

Refs feared Man U boss Fergie: Redknapp

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

FA Cup champions Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

Deal cracked for lights at Sabina Park

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kingston, May 11 (IANS/CMC) An agreement has been reached between two companies in Jamaica to install floodlights at Sabina Park, one of Caribbean cricket's favourite venues.

Everton man Moyes says Man U offer 'one he couldn't refuse'

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes has said that he could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United boss although he added that he was planning to stay at Everton next season.

Sex scandal leads to sacking of S. Korean president's spokesman

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye has fired her spokesman over a sexual assault that allegedly took place during her official visit to the US, the presidential office said Friday.

Wallace and Gromit revealed as new faces of UK's 4m pounds tourism campaign

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Animated characters, Wallace and Gromit, are all set to feature in a 4-million-pound campaign to boost the UK's tourism.

S.Korean president's US trip 'prelude to war': Pyongyang

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korean President Park Geun-hye's recent visit to the United States is a "prelude to war", North Korea has said.

3-E strategy that brands use to maintain customer loyalty revealed

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there is seemingly nothing they would not do-from paying more for it to defending it against detractors.

'Jurassic Park 4' production put on hold

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The production of the latest sequel of sci-fi movie "Jurassic Park" has been reportedly put on hold to give director Colin Trevorrow more time to prepare for the shoot.

Universal postpones release of 'Jurassic Park 4'

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The anticipated June 2014 release of the fourth instalment of 'Jurassic Park,' has been put on hold.

4 new dinosaur species identified

May 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A University of Alberta researcher has identified 4 dinosaur species.

Barack Obama 'learns Gangnam Style' from daughters

May 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who appeared at a joint press conference with South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, on Tuesday, said that her country's culture is spreading around the world.

Moyes likely to replace Ferguson at Old Trafford

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Manchester, May 8 (IANS) Everton's David Moyes has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager after the end of the season.

U.S. nuclear envoy to visit S Korea next week

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Seoul, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): The United States' nuclear envoy Glyn Davies will visit South Korea next week,Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.

At Italia, relish authentic north Italian cuisine (Food Review) (With Image)

May 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Italian cuisine is not just about pizzas and pastas, it offers a wide range of food - from salads and spicy appetizers to soups and curries.

Vanessa Hudgens flashes panty after beau steps on trousers

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens was left clinging to her modesty when her boyfriend Austin Butler accidentally stepped on the hem of her trousers, exposing her underwear.

Redknapp facing pay cut next season following QPR's relegation

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp will have to take a pay cut from next season following the club's relegation after last week's 0-0 draw at Reading.

Jaime King expecting first child with director hubby Kyle Newman

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 04(ANI): 'The Hart of Dixie' actress, Jaime King, and her husband Kyle Newman are expecting their first child later this year.

Reason behind Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin's break revealed

May 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

New York, May 03 (ANI): Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin, who have been dating for five long years, have put their relationship on a break because the Russian billionaire is "too swept up in the celebrity lifestyle" that the supermodel is a part of.

Indian-origin Brit actress Preeya Kalidas to star in Bollywood opera 'Carmen'

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 03 (ANI): Actress Preeya Kalidas, who played Amira Masood in the TV drama 'EastEnders', is all set to star in a Bollywood style production of the opera Carmen.

Glam up your looks with cocktail earrings

May 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Cocktail jewellery just got more blingy and classy with designer Prerna Rajpal's recent collection.

Facebook's net income, revenue grew in first quarter of 2013

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

California, May 2 (ANI): Facebook has said its net income and revenue grew in the first quarter of the year, helped by an increase in mobile ad revenue.

Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin 'split'

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May 2 (ANI): Naomi Campbell and her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin, who have been dating since 2008, are reportedly on a break.

Bhitarkanika bans tourists as crocodiles set to nest

April 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha would be closed for tourists for two-and-half months from May 15 as the nesting season of crocodiles is about to commence, a forest official said Tuesday.

Green tea can help lose weight and regulate glucose in type 2 diabetes

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that green tea extract in tandem with an additional compound could be effective for body weight control and type 2 diabetes.

Boxer David Haye to return to ring to fight Manuel Charr in Manchester this June

April 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

London, Apr.29 (ANI): Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has announced his return with his next fight on June 29 with Manuel Charr at the Manchester Arena.

Amy Childs shares secrets of fabulous figure

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

London, April 28 (ANI): Amy Childs has revealed the secrets behind her fabulous figure - running, lunges and Jelly Babies.

US woman carjacked on first date

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New York, April 25 (ANI): A woman from Florida was left shocked when her romantic evening ended with her suitor pulling out a gun and jacking her car.

US, South Korea extend nuclear agreement for two years, defer decision on reprocessing fuel

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have extended their current civilian nuclear agreement by two years.

Strangest deliveries by DHL revealed

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 23 (ANI): For world's leading express mail service DHL, transporting anything from lions to livers to specially prepared food and lifesaving medicines is becoming increasingly common.

Vettel arrives in Sochi to inspect F1 circuit

April 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Sochi, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fresh from winning his third race of the season in Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel touched down here Monday to test the track for next year's Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

Bolt to compete in Anniversary Games in London following tax exemption approval

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): Olympic sprint king Usain Bolt is set to compete in the Anniversary Games to be held at London's Olympic Park to be held this summer in July.

Allardyce says current Man U squad good as Fergie's 'vintage' teams

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has said that the current Manchester United squad is as good as any other squad which boss Sir Alex Ferguson had built over the past 26 years.

Tourism boss threatens to sue forecasters if they inaccurately predict bad weather

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Owner of a tourist attraction is threatening to sue weather forecasters over "gloom and doom" reports, which he said is ruining his business.

J-K wildlife authorities conduct census to protect endangered Hangul deer

April 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir wildlife authorities have conducted a census on the rare red deer, Hangul found at Dachigam National Park in Srinagar, with the aim to protect and preserve the endangered animal.

Fergie, Wenger, Redknapp teams up to blast Hodgson over 'PL clubs-desert rats' comment

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): Premier League clubs bosses Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp had hit back at England manager Roy Hodgson over his 'desert rats' comment, saying that clubs will always come first over international call-ups.

'Sochi 2014 roads 77 percent complete'

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Road-building for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is three-quarters complete with less than a year to go for the opening ceremony, the head of the state firm responsible for the work said Friday.

Suzaku 'post-mortem' gives insight into Kepler's supernova

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): An analysis of X-ray observations from the Japan-led Suzaku satellite has concluded that an exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater fraction of heavy elements than the sun.

`Evil Dead` remake tops weekend box office with $26m earnings

April 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The demonic horror remake 'Evil Dead' has debuted at No. 1 position at the box office with 26 million dollars, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

Katie Price 'eyeing up 4million-pound nine bedroom mansion'

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

London, April 6 (ANI): Katie Price is said to be keen to move into a lavish 4million-pound home with new hubby Kieran Hayler.

Rolling Stones gig sold out in 3 mins despite cheapest ticket selling for 95 pounds

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Fans snapped up all the 65,000 tickets for the Rolling Stones' gig in London's Hyde Park, this summer, in just three minutes - even though the cheapest were priced at 95 pounds.

I was too pricey for England top job: Harry Redknapp

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has claimed Roy Hodgson only got the England job because the Football Association could not afford him.

Rhino killed in Assam

April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) A dead female rhino with its horn missing was recovered from the Manas National Park in Assam, officials said Wednesday, taking the total number of rhinos poached in the state to 16 this year.

Seoul vows strong response to North Korean provocation

April 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye Monday instructed the military to strongly respond to North Korean provocation.

London Olympic park opened to public

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) The Olympic Park in London opened to the public this weekend for the first time since the 2012 Games.

Comet ISON making first-ever trip through solar system

March 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Astronomers from the University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP) and Lowell Observatory have used NASA's Swift satellite to check out comet C/2012 S1 (ISON), which may become one of the most dazzling in decades when it goes around the sun later this year.

Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays

March 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Construction firms that are behind schedule in delivering Sochi Olympic facilities will have to pay $65,000 per day in fines, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak announced.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - spectacular action, too many characters (IANS Movie Review)

March 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Film: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"; Cast: Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, RZA, D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Joseph Mazzello, and Elodie Yung; Director: Jon M. Chu; Rating: **

Russian 'Father Frost' to take part in Olympic torch relay

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS) Mythical Russian ice demigod Ded Moroz - translated into English as Father Frost - will play a leading role in the torch relay in the lead up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Olympic Organising Committee announced.

US minor league baseball team debuts urinal video game system

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New York, Mar. 27 (ANI): A brand-new "urinal game system" will allow fans of US' minor league baseball team Lehigh Valley's IronPigs live-stream a video game right from the restroom.

Adkins appointed as Reading's coach to 2016

March 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has been named to take over the struggling Reading, the Premier League club revealed Tuesday.

'Sky Fall' takes 3 gongs at Jameson Empire Awards

March 25, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): The latest James Bond film 'Sky Fall' has won 3 awards at Jameson Empire Awards 2013 after missing out at Oscar and Bafta.

Mark Zuckerberg focuses on comprehensive immigration push to encourage global talent

March 24, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is joining with other executives to form an issues advocacy organization, with an initial focus on comprehensive immigration reform, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Reaching 28th Test century was tough: Chanderpaul

March 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Roseau (Dominica), March 23 (IANS/CMC) Reliable West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul says attaining his 28th Test century, his third in four matches, was a difficult achievement that required intense concentration.

Redknapp says Rooney is England's only 'world-class' striker

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has said Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is England's only true world-class striker at the moment.

Greg Dyke appointed FA chairman

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

London, March 22 (IANS) The Football Association (FA) Board has unanimously approved the nomination for Greg Dyke to be appointed its chairman.

Tottenham's Sandro in Brazil for knee treatment

March 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 22 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro has returned to Brazil to deal with his knee injury.

Latin America's largest tech hub in Rio de Janeiro

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS/EFE) The impending arrival of multinationals Siemens and Halliburton marks the emergence of Latin America's largest technological hub here in Brazil's second city, the head of the project said.

Male lions use dense vegetation for ambush-style hunting

March 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Male lions have long been believed to be dependent on females when it comes to hunting, but new evidence suggests that they are, in fact, very successful hunters in their own right.

Hamilton pleased with fifth place in F1 season-opener

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Melbourne, March 18 (IANS/CMC) Lewis Hamilton was happy with his fifth-place finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, in what was his first Formula1 outing with new team Mercedes.

Psy bids 'Gangnam Style' goodbye

March 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 17 (ANI): South Korean rapper Psy bid goodbye to 'Gangnam Style' in front of over 25,000 partygoers at Future Music Festival Asia at the Sepang International Circuit.

Vettel storms to pole in Australia

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) German Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position as the Red Bulls locked out the front row in the first Grand Prix of the 2013 season at Albert Park here in Australia Sunday.

Dinosaurs may be brought back to life

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Even though dinosaurs have been long extinct, bringing them back to life might be possible.

Director Colin Trevorrow to helm 'Jurassic Park 4'

March 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): The long awaited 'Jurassic Park 4' will be directed by director Colin Trevorrow, Universal Pictures has revealed.

Gaga house hunting in Manhattan

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 AM

New York, March 16 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly looking for a house here and was seen moving looking at the options.

Simon Cowell can hardly cook, says brother

March 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) "The X Factor" boss Simon Cowell does not know how to cook good food for himself at all, says his brother Tony.

Chelsea Clinton buying $10.5m apartment on Madison Square Park

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky, are in talks to buy a sleek, 10.5 million-dollar apartment overlooking Madison Square Park.

Rolex unveils pit lane clock at Australian GP

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Rolex, title sponsor of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, unveiled the new Rolex pit lane clock at the Albert Park circuit here Thursday.

Force India's di Resta wants maiden podium

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) British Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta is aiming for his maiden podium finish in the 2013 season which kicks off this weekend here at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Home victory would be sensational: Webber

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Australian Formula 1 driver Mark Webber thinks that winning his home Grand Prix Sunday would be sensational.

Vettori wants opportunity to prove form, fitness after recovering from injury

March 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Wellington, Mar. 14 (ANI): Former Black Caps skipper Daniel Vettori is close to returning to action for the first time in six months after succumbing to a long-term nagging Achilles tendon injury.

Strange phallus-shaped creature provides missing link between 2 marine animals

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Montreal have been able to identify a strange phallus-shaped creature they found in Canada's Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park.

North Korea dismisses 'venomous swish' of South Korea's female president's skirt

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 14 (ANI): North Korea's first public, senior-level mention of South Korea's first female president ended up being a sexist after it complained about the 'venomous swish' of her skirt.

All change in defence, but Real Madrid win in Vigo

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Madrid, March 11 (IANS) Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo were enough to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win away to struggling Celta Vigo in Primera Liga football.

De Villiers excited with Proteas young guns after thrashing Pak in Bloemfontein ODI

March 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): South Africa captain AB de Villiers lauded his young players after they convincingly thrashed Pakistan in the first one-day at Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein by 125 runs.

Next weekend crucial for Ferrari: Massa

March 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 10 (IANS) Ferrari driver Felipe Massa says the next week will reveal if the Italian team's remodelled Formula 1 car will deliver success in 2013.

12 injured as BJP, Congress workers clash in Delhi

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) At least 12 people were injured in a clash between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers here Saturday evening after a heated argument at an official function, police said.

Oz 'dancing hurdler' Michelle Jenneke starts mechatronic engineering studies

March 8, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): Australian hurdler and YouTube sensation Michelle Jenneke is reinventing herself into a mechatronic engineering student at Sydney University.

Kirsten wants Proteas to stay focused during important ODI period

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 8 (ANI): South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has urged his players to stay focused ahead of their first one-day international against Pakistan at Chevrolet Park in Bloemfontein on Sunday, which marks the start of an important period of play for the Proteas' fifty-over squad.

NASA's Hubble Telescope finds birth certificate of oldest known star

March 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Astronomers has taken an important step closer to finding the birth certificate of a star that's been around for a very long time, thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

Australian GP adds stand to honour Vettel

March 5, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Melbourne, March 5 (IANS) The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix organisers have built an additional World Champion grandstand which will pay tribute to current title holder Sebastian Vettel.

'Bottom-rung' PL club QPR boss denies Dubai 'stag party' claims

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has denied a newspaper report which claimed that a training break for the football club in Dubai had turned into a 'stag party'.

Radio campaign aims to make Delhi safer haven

March 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) "Dilli Meri Hai", a special radio campaign is aimed at helping women - from housewives to working women to students, feel safe in enjoying life in the capital - be it in a park, movie hall or at a market place, fearlessly.

'Relegation-threatened' QPR's team-bonding Dubai trip turns into five-day booze bender

March 2, 2013 at 1:31 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Relegation-threatened Premier League club Queens Park Rangers' (QPR) training break in Dubai last month, which was planned to help players understand each other better, turned into five-day booze bender, according to first-team players.

Why female lemurs outlive males

March 1, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): For an endangered lemur known as the Milne-Edwards' sifaka, females are the safer sex in old age, researchers have found.

Webber rejects Red Bull's favourite tag after posting fastest time in pre-season testing

March 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Sydney, Mar 1(ANI): Ace driver Mark Webber, who produced the quickest lap at a soaked Catalunya circuit, has dismissed suggestions that Red Bull would dominate this month's Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Dog accidentally shoots owner in leg with 'empty' handgun

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

New York, Feb, 28 (ANI): A man from Florida, who was driving his pick-up, was shot in the leg after his dog kicked an "empty" handgun on the vehicle's floor on Saturday afternoon.

Beyonce set to headline V Festival

February 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM

London, Feb. 26 (ANI): Beyonce, who added three dates to her tour after unprecedented demand last week, will now be performing at V in the UK in August in her only European festival appearance this year.

New South Korean president invited to visit India

February 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he looks forward to working with South Korea's new President Park Geun-hye to further strengthen and expand the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Park Geun-hye sworn in as South Korea's first female President

February 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Park Geun-hye was sworn in as South Korea's first female president on Monday. She pledged economic revival and educational system overhaul and urging North Korea to rid itself of its nuclear program.

South Korea's first female president takes office

February 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) Park Geun-hye was sworn in as South Korea's first female president Monday, pledging economic revival and educational system overhaul and urging North Korea to rid itself of its nuclear programme.