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I'd love to direct movies: Ranbir

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Ranbir Kapoor says he would love to face the camera for films for the next 15 to 20 years, and that he also desires to direct movies in the future.

Don't follow fashion trends blindly: Deepika

May 17, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) When it comes to fashion and style, Deepika Padukone puts the best foot forward. The model-turned-actress feels it is good to keep up with the times, but suggests fashion trends should not be followed blindly.

US govt lost two 'terror suspects' during witness protection programme

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The US Government gave witness protection to known and suspected terrorists and the country's Marshals Service even lost track of two of those people, according to a report.

IAEA striving to resolve differences with Iran

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Vienna, May 15 (IANS) The IAEA will continue trying to finalize nuclear inspection documents regarding Iran's disputed nuclear programme in spite of differences between the two sides, an official said Wednesday.

Brad Pitt set up haven for Angelina Jolie's recovery

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Brad Pitt has opened up about fiancee Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy surgery, revealing that he, along with his six kids, have set up a haven for her recovery after the operation.

'Dead' man wakes up at own funeral

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 15 (ANI): Mourners got the fright of their lives and ran in horror, after a man who was pronounced dead woke up at his funeral.

Mizoram landslide toll rises to 15

May 14, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Aizawl, May 14 (IANS) With the recovery of three more bodies Tuesday, the death toll in the May 11 landslide that swept away 11 houses in the capital of the northeastern Mizoram state has risen to 15, officials said.

Walmart asks Bangladesh to probe factory work conditions

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Walmart has called on the Bangladesh Government to stop production at the Stitch Tone Apparels factory and to order a probe on structural conditions of a neighbouring factory.

Brothers of Cleveland 'dungeon demon' hope he 'rots in jail'

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 14 (ANI): Brothers of Cleveland man accused of abducting and raping three women for over a decade in his house have said that they hope Ariel Castro 'rots in jail' if convicted for his crimes.

Iran's Persepolis coach resigns after poor results

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Tehran, May 10 (IANS) The head coach of Iran's Persepolis soccer team Yahya Golmohammadi stepped down after poor results in the professional football league.

Catch Roli in new avatar in 'Sasural Simar Ka' (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Though Avika Gor's character of Roli is dead in "Sasural Simar Ka", the actress will return to the show in a new avatar.

Cuba to expand lodging capacity to boost tourism

May 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Havana, May 8 (IANS) Cuba's tourism industry plans to expand its lodging capacity to upwards of 85,000 rooms by 2020, Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero said.

Ribery wants to extend Bayern contract

May 6, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Berlin, May 6 (IANS) France winger Franck Ribery Monday said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.

UN investigator expresses suspicions about Syrian rebels' use of chemical weapons

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Damascus, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): A UN investigator has expressed her strong suspicions that the Syrian rebels had used nerve agent sarin in Syria's two-year deadly conflict, local media reported Monday, quoting a foreign media outlet.

Syria calls air strikes by Israel 'act of war'

May 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, May 6 (ANI): Syrian Government has warned that Israeli raids that have hit three military sites outside Damascus was now 'more dangerous'.

Simon Pegg kissed Carrie Fisher's poster daily

May 5, 2013 at 12:28 AM

London, May 5 (IANS) Actor Simon Pegg says he confessed to actress Carrie Fisher that he used to kiss one of her posters every night.

Olympic 1,500m champion charged with doping

May 4, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Istanbul, May 4 (IANS) Turkey's Olympic gold medallist Asli Cakir Alptekin was charged with doping by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

'Assaulted' Ryder making 'significant progress' following gym stint

May 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Sydney, May 4 (ANI): New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has reportedly made a significant return to fitness and recovery after a gym stint, following an alleged grievous assault on him that had left him in a coma for a few days.

Demi Lovato lost friends post rehab

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Demi Lovato has revealed that rehab has helped her understand who her real friends were.

Not leaving Real Madrid: Casillas

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Madrid, May 3 (IANS) Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he has no intention of abandoning the club.

900 held in China for meat-related crimes

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 AM

Beijing, May 3 (IANS) A total of 904 people have been arrested in China during a three-month campaign for crimes such as producing fake beef and mutton made from rat and fox, the ministry of public security said.

Woodcarving creating job opportunities for Sikkim youth

May 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Gangtok (Sikkim), May 1 (ANI): Woodcarving gaining popularity in Sikkim as it is creating job opportunities and helping to preserve and promote an ethnic art of of the region.

Hezbollah leader hints at helping Assad fight uprising against his rule in Syria

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): For the first time, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that the powerful Lebanese Shia organisation is helping President Bashar al-Assad fight the uprising against his rule - and will stand by him.

Fidel Castro's son wins golf tourney

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Varadero (Cuba), April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fidel Castro's son Antonio triumphed at the fifth annual Montecristo Cup golf tournament held in his native country.

Acting like an extra curriculum: 'Gippi' actor Riya Vij

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Riya Vij, who is debuting with "Gippi", says acting is like "an extra curriculum". Studying to become a dentist, she would take up movie assignments as long as it doesn't affect her academics.

Sectarian strife assisted by foreign plots: Iraqi PM

April 28, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Baghdad, April 28 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has said the recent violence in the country's Sunni province is a sign that sectarian strife is returning to the country assisted by foreign plots.

Afghanistan should ensure safe facilities for female police: HRW

April 25, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Kabul, April 25 (ANI): The Government of Afghanistan should take immediate action to ensure that the country's female police officers have access to separate, safe, and lockable restroom facilities in police stations, Human Rights Watch said today.

LiLo needs to go to rehab, says Stevie Nicks

April 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Stevie Nicks has advised actress Lindsay Lohan to go to hospital and sort out her various issues.

Sikhs formally allowed to wear turbans instead of helmets in Oz

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): Australian Government have made some changes to compulsory bicycle helmet laws to exempt people who wear turbans for their religion.

'Savitri' actress wants show's stories to become bedtime tales

April 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) TV actress Riddhi Dogra, who essays the title role in "Savitri", hopes the fantasy adventure stories in the TV show, make their way to become bedtime stories for children someday.

Performers and sportspersons tend to have shorter lives

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Fame and achievement in performance-related careers may be earned at the cost of a shorter life, according to a new study.

5.8-magnitude quake jolts northeast Japan

April 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tokyo, April 17 (IANS) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted northeast Japan around 9:03 p.m. local time Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

Global warming will cause starvation of millions in Africa and Asia by 2050

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr. 14 (ANI): Millions of people might face starvation by 2050 as a result of extreme temperature globally.

'Anamika' not copy of any film: Mudit Nayar

April 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The plot of TV show "Anamika" bears strong resemblance to the 1988 film "Bees Saal Baad", but lead actor Mudit Nayar says the story of the show is developed on a regular basis, and it is not copied from anywhere.

Uruguay president apologizes for 'old hag' quip on Argentine's Fernandez

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, Apr. 12 (ANI): Uruguay's President Jose Mujica has apologised for apparently referring to Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as an 'old hag'.

Is Dutchess Catherine fan of Kim Kardashian's show?

April 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, April 12 (IANS) Dutchess Catherine is reportedly hooked on to TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and watches it regularly.

Russian cyclist Kaykov caught doping

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Moscow, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian cycling team RusVelo has torn up its contract with rider Valery Kaykov after the 2012 European silver medallist tested positive for a banned substance, it said Thursday.

Independiente secure Libertadores knockout spot

April 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bogota (Colombia), April 10 (IANS) Independiente Santa Fe secured their passage to the Copa Liberatdores knockout phase with a 2-1 away victory over Deportes Tolima in an all-Colombian clash.

Great to be in an industry that binds people together: Sushmita

April 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress Sushmita Sen, a former Miss Universe, feels proud to be a part of an industry which binds people of different cultures together.

Russia wants airstrike deaths of Afghan civilians probed

April 9, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Moscow, April 9 (IANS) Afghan civilian deaths from airstrikes of NATO-led forces should be thoroughly investigated, a Russian foreign ministry official said Tuesday.

ICC archives Women's World Cup

April 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Dubai, April 9 (IANS) Highlights from this year's Women's World Cup are available for viewing and licensing requests at www.iccarchive.com, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.

China conveys condolences for Thatcher's death

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Beijing, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): A Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday conveyed the Chinese Government's condolences over the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

I am not a sex symbol, says Harry Styles

April 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): One Direction's band member Harry Styles has insisted that he doesn't regard himself as a sexual hottie.

Russia contributes $1 mn to Red Cross mission in Syria

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has contributed $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to finance its humanitarian operation in Syria, Russia's foreign ministry said.

Growth, jobs remain global priorities, challenges: IMF

April 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) Although economic growth and job creation are top priorities for global policymakers, their outlooks remain a major concern, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

Girls less happy with body images then boys

April 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Girls are lagging behind boys in happiness index because of pressure from an early age to look a certain way, an official Government study has found.

French league chief warns 75 pc tax on players' wages may drive them away from Ligue 1

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

London, Apr 4 (ANI): The president of the French football league has warned that there may be a drain of talent from Ligue 1 clubs after the refusal of the French government to exempt footballers from their new 75 per cent tax on annual earnings above one million euros.

Brazil cuts payroll taxes in industry, service sectors

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has enacted a bill to lower payroll taxes for the industry and service sectors.

Four die in Puerto Rico gunfight

April 4, 2013 at 10:29 AM

San Juan, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Four people were killed and another wounded in a gunfight on a highway, Puerto Rican police said.

Russian aid supplies for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

April 3, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Beirut, April 3 (IANS) A Russian plane carrying 26.7 tonnes of aid supplies for the Syrian refugees in Lebanon landed Wednesday at Rafic Hariri Beirut International airport.

Clarke recovers from gastroenteritis

April 1, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke was hospitalised overnight with gastroenteritis and then discharged Monday after showing signs of recovery.

Snooki gives Kim Kardashian advice on how to look 'glam' while giving birth

March 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi who became a mom last August has offered pregnant Kim Kardashian some tips for a fashionable delivery.

Two km of rail track stolen in Moscow

March 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM

Moscow, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Unidentified criminals have stolen over two km of railroad track in the Moscow region, transport prosecutors said.

6.2-magnitude quake hits Guatemala

March 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New York, March 26 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Guatemala, the US Geological Survey said.

Webber to consider future with Red Bull after Vettel denies him Malaysian GP win

March 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): A frustrated Mark Webber, who has returned to Australia, is considering his future with Red Bull after accusing the team of protecting world champion Sebastian Vettel during their clash in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Mourinho lauds Pandev for revealing award 'fixing'

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Rome, March 24 (IANS) Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho praised Goran Pandev's "courage and strength" for publicly stating vote for FIFA Coach of the Year had been fixed.

Zippers cause most penis injuries

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): About 17,616 people visited hospital from 2002 to 201, with genital injuries, which were caused by zippers on their trousers, jeans and pants, according to a new study.

Tamara Ecclestone shows off 'amazing tan' on dinner date with fiance

March 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who has just got back from her latest holiday to Miami, was spotted showing off her perfect bronzed, post-holiday body while enjoying a dinner date with fiance Jay Rutland in California.

Irina Shayk gets steamy with hunky male model for sexy photoshoot

March 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, March 21 (ANI): Irina Shayk recently shot some intimate scenes with a handsome male model, for a provocative photoshoot, risking the jealousy of her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cypriot parliament rejects tax on deposits

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 AM

Athens, March 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The parliament of Cyprus Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a bill aimed at charging steep levies on bank deposits, jeopardising the country's chances of securing a desperately needed international bailout.

Rocky S gives a miss to celebrity showstopper for LFW

March 19, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Designer Rocky S, who generally ropes in celebrity show stoppers for all his shows, has decided not to add any Bollywood quotient on ramp for his show at the Lakme Fashion Week summer resort 2013, starting March 22.

Adele keen to 'pass driving test'

March 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Adele is looking forward to ditching her L-plates so that she can ferry her son and get around whenever she wants to.

Mums spend a third of their salary on childcare

March 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, March 16 (ANI): Mothers with full-time jobs need to work for up to four months a year in order to recover the average costs of a childminder or nursery, new research has revealed.

Man sets self on fire in Moscow over unpaid wage

March 16, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Moscow, March 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A man who attempted to commit suicide by setting himself on fire at a Moscow supermarket said he was a migrant worker from Tajikistan, working at a construction site without being paid.

For next, Ashwni Dhir wants lucky mascot Ajay Devgn

March 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Writer-director Ashwni Dhir, who has given two successful films - "Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?" and "Son Of Sardaar" with Ajay Devgn - says he would like to team up with his "lucky mascot" in his next film.

Pak govt. offers Rehman Malik lifetime of perks

March 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Lahore, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has issued a notification declaring unlimited perks and privileges for incumbent Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Daughter born to singer Diego Torres

March 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Buenos Aires, March 13 (IANS/EFE) Argentine singer Diego Torres announced Tuesday that he and model and show host Debora Bello are the proud parents of a daughter.

Brangelina's wedding date may clash with Aniston's

March 11, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston-Justin Theroux's wedding date is likely to clash with Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie's.

Brangelina's wedding could clash with Jennifer Aniston's nuptials

March 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar. 11 (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, could see their marriage taking place on the same day as Jennifer Aniston's, as the Hollywood hunk got a wedding licence at the end of last month - which states that the couple must have their nuptials in the next 90 days.

Imtiaz wishes 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' team good luck

March 9, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has wished the team of "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" (MDKM), the debut directorial venture of his "Rockstar" chief assistant director Ashima Chibber, good luck.

French mom on trial for sending son 'Jihad' to school wearing 'I am a bomb' T-shirt

March 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New York, Mar. 8 (ANI): A French mother, who had sent her toddler named 'Jihad' to nursery school wearing a T-shirt with 'controversial writing', has been sent on trial.

Biological passports to be introduced in tennis to combat doping

March 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, Mar 8 (ANI): Tennis authorities have confirmed that biological passports will be introduced in the sport this year to keep tabs on players and flush out the drug cheats among them.

Chanel goes for neutral tones

March 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Paris, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Chanel unveiled a ready-to-wear 2013 fall-winter collection at Paris Fashion Week dominated by neutral tones, while Valentino meticulously explored all that the colour palette has to offer.

Sweden plans to cut contribution to UN

March 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Stockholm, March 6 (IANS) The Swedish government plans to reduce its contribution to the UN, a media report said.

Cure for AIDS possible, says scientist who helped discover HIV

March 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Nobel Prize winning scientist Francoise Barre-Sinoussi - discoverer of HIV - has said that a cure for AIDS now "might be possible."

Turkmenistan to gift women $14 on Women's Day

March 4, 2013 at 8:03 AM

Moscow, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Women in the former Soviet state of Turkmenistan will receive 40 manats (around $14) as a gift from the state ahead of the International Women's Day, celebrated March 8.

Pope Benedict spends first night after retirement in front of TV

March 2, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): The Vatican authorities have revealed that former Pope Benedict XVI spent his first night in retirement watching TV after dinner and having a stroll around his new house.

Recruiting of volunteers for Sochi 2014 concludes

March 1, 2013 at 11:07 PM

Moscow, Mar 1 (IANS) Volunteers recruitment for the Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 has seen a concluded, organising committee of the Games said Friday.

Russian Olympic Committee admonishes wrestlers

February 28, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Moscow, Feb 28 (IANS) Russian wrestlers should not return their medals to protest the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to exclude the sport from the Games, the Russian Olympic Committee said Thursday.

Oz lawyer urges commonwealth countries to boycott Sri Lanka over CJ's impeachment

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Sydney, Feb. 28 (ANI): Prominent Australian lawyer Geoffrey Robertson wants Australia and other commonwealth countries to boycott a leaders' meeting in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo to protest against the impeachment of the nation's chief justice.

Adele's album '21' tops 2012 global album chart

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

London, Feb. 27 (ANI): Adele's hit album '21,' which was released in January 2011, has topped the global albums chart for the second consecutive year by selling 8.3 million copies.

Strauss-Kahn fails to ban 'half-man half-pig' book by ex-lover

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): A lawsuit filed by former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in France has been rejected that sought ban the publication of a book written by his ex-lover.

Halt Pakistan airline's steep descent, says daily

February 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Political meddling in the affairs of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's flag carrier, should end so that its steep descent can be halted, said a leading daily Tuesday.

Murali, Malinga warns Lankan people against risky, illegal sea journeys to Australia

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Sydney, Feb 24 (ANI): Sri Lankan cricketers Lasith Malinga and Muttiah Muralitharan will front an Australian Government campaign to discourage asylum seekers from taking boat journeys to Australia.

Armstrong not to cooperate with USADA under oath

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Wellington, Feb 21 (ANI): Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's attorney has revealed the American won't interview under oath with the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to reveal all he knows about doping in cycling.

Bulgarian wrestler to return 1996 Olympic gold medal as protest

February 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Sofia (Bulgaria), Feb 21 (IANS) A former Olympic gold medallist from Bulgaria has said he's going to return his medal to protest the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to drop wrestling from the Olympic programme.

Kenya shortlists four football coaches

February 20, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Nairobi, Feb 20 (IANS) Kenya's football federation confirmed that the search of a successor to the departed Frenchman Henri Michel was over with four candidates short-listed and the final choice is expected to be announced Wednesday.

Riddhi is Savitri in real life too, says husband Raqesh

February 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actress Riddhi Dogra, who is playing the lead in new show "Savitri", is like her character in real-life too, says her husband actor Raqesh Vashisth.

Lankan forces snapped killing 12-yr-old son of LTTE leader in cold blood after handing snack

February 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM

London, Feb. 19 (ANI): Fresh questions have been raised over Sri Lanka's armed forces conduct during the final stages of the operation against Tamil Tiger rebels after new photographs emerged claiming that the 12-year-old son of the militants' leader was summarily executed.

FIFA ask Indonesia to handle football conflict

February 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Jakarta, Feb 18 (IANS) International football sporting body FIFA has requested the Indonesian government to facilitate the settlement of conflict in its football association, Indonesian minister said here Monday.

Siddharth Roy Kapur in talks with Korean production house

February 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Siddharth Roy Kapur, managing director, Studios, Disney UTV, has confirmed they are in talks with a Korean production house for the remake rights of Remo D'Souza's "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance".

Wrestling world body chief resigns following Olympic snub

February 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): President of wrestling's world governing body FILA resigned from his position in the wake of the recommendation to drop the sport from the Olympics.

Nuts about Deepika on Valentine's!

February 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone was left in a state of surprise when one of her fans sent 14 coconuts with heart-shaped chocolates inside the shell on Valentine's Day.

Kutcher will always be a cheater: Sara Leal

February 16, 2013 at 2:49 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 16 (IANS) Sara Leal, who had a fling with Ashton Kutcher in the past, says the actor might cheat his new girlfriend Mila Kunis because "once a cheater, always a cheater".

Films influence society: Farhan Akhtar

February 15, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar admits films influence the general public, but says more than the sleazy item songs, what impacts is the way the hero romances his on-screen love interest.

Is Ashton Kutcher cheating on Mila Kunis?

February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Ashton Kutcher is allegedly already cheating on Mila Kunis with, weirdly enough, an acquaintance of Sara Leal - the woman he alleged bedded which lead to his split with Demi Moore.

Football legend Maradona becomes dad again

February 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Johannesburg, Feb 15 (ANI): Argentine football great Diego Maradona has become a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday at a Buenos Aires hospital.

IOC decision to drop wrestling surprises Russia

February 14, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Moscow, Feb 14 (IANS) International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to remove wrestling from the Games programme is surprising, president of the Russian Olympic Committee said, vowing to appeal for a reversed decision.

Russian weightlifter stripped of Olympic medal for doping

February 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Geneva, Feb 13 (IANS) Russian weightlifter Oleg Perepetchenov was stripped of his 77kg bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games for taking prohibited substances.

New Carlos Campos collection inspired by the Sixties

February 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

New York, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The convulsive decade of the 1960s, remembered for its protest movements, inspired the fall-winter collection of men's clothing presented by Honduran designer Carlos Campos at New York Fashion Week.