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

Cannes film fest red carpet most organised: Frieda Pinto

May 18, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" fame Frieda Pinto, who was seen at the ongoing 66th International Cannes Film Festival, says the red carpet at the French Riviera is the most organised across the globe.

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.

Designer Sanchita's risk with Freida's Cannes look (With Image)

May 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Indian fashion designer Sanchita Ajjampur believes she took a "risk" with an "unconventional" ensemble - a "gild web gown" for actress Freida Pinto at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. The hard work, she says, paid off.

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.

Kashish film fest back with fourth edition (With Image)

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is back with its fourth edition to encourage greater visibility of domestic and international queer cinema. It will screen as many as 132 movies.

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.

Boston suspect gets support on social media

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Professions of love and support for 19-year-old Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are popping up on social media websites by the thousands, driven in part by scores of US schoolgirls who insist the "brown-eyed, baby-faced teen" has been framed.

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.

When Wigan chief 's wife blocked him buying Man U for 11.5 million pounds 24 years ago

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has said that his wife had talked him out of buying Premier League champions Manchester United 24 years ago for just 11.5 million pounds.

'NH10' shoot pushed back: Rajkumar Yadav

May 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actor Rajkumar Yadav, who will soon be seen in Navdeep Singh's "NH10", says the film has been pushed back for now.

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.

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.

Sonam Kapoor 'unveils her Cannes look' in Mumbai

May 7, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor has recently revealed her red carpet look for the Cannes Film Festival, which will be celebrating '100 years of Indian Cinema' in 2013, in Mumbai.

It's Indian outfit for Sonam at Cannes

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) This is her third year at the Cannes International Film Festival and actress Sonam Kapoor plans to make a style statement in an Indian outfit at the red carpet there.

Former Manchester United players to play friendly match against Myanmar

May 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Yangon, May 6 (IANS) Former Manchester United players will play a friendly match against a Myanmar team in a charity event at Thuwunna stadium in Yangon next month.

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.

Aishwarya, Sonam, Freida to walk Cannes red carpet

May 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Indian actresses Aishwarya Rai, Sonam Kapoor and Freida Pinto will walk the red carpet at the forthcoming Cannes International Film Festival on different occasions. They will sport looks inspired by Bollywood's different eras.

'Taylor-troubled' Kiwi coach Hesson 'happy' to focus back on game ahead of Tests against England

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Wellington, Apr 30 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that he is happy that he is able to focus back on cricket again following the fiasco over the sacking of former captain Ross Taylor.

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.

Hannover beat Greuther Fuerth in Bundesliga

April 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Berlin, April 27 (IANS) Hannover's Sergio da Silva Pinto secured his side a 3-2 win over Greuther Fuerth with a decider in the dying minute of the game, to open the 31st round in Bundesliga Friday.

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.

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.

Zaragoza to take on depleted Barcelona

April 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Madrid, April 14 (IANS) FC Barcelona will take a much depleted squad to face struggling Zaragoza in the La Romareda Stadium.

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.

Five books from India in race for Commonwealth Writer's Prize

April 12, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Five contemporary English fiction titles from India - Misi Saran's "The Other Side of Light", Jeet Thayil's "Narcopolis", "Em and the Big Hoom" by Jerry Pinto, "The Wildlings" by Nilanjana Roy and "God on Every Wind" by Farhad Sorabjee - have been nominated for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2013.

British woman's body claimed by authorised undertakers

April 9, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Srinagar, April 9 (IANS) People authorised by the British High Commission in New Delhi and the family of the British woman, who was murdered here April 6 allegedly by a Dutch national, took her body in their custody here Tuesday to fly it home, an official said.

'US-hater' Kim Jong-un played 'all-American hero' in school production of Grease

April 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): US-hating dictator Kim Jong-un once played an all-American hero in a school play, it has emerged.

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.

'Bollywood live' opera auditions start in UK

April 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Auditions have started for 'Bollywood Live,' a BBC production adapted from the opera Carmen by Bizet, in Bradford.

Barca's Valdes fancies English Premier League

April 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Madrid, April 6 (IANS) FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has admitted he would like to play in the English Premier League.

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.

Rolling Stones' 300 pounds tickets for Hyde Park gig sparks outrage among fans

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Rolling Stones fans reacted angrily after prime standing tickets for the band's Hyde Park gig in London this summer went on sale for more than 300 pounds.

Stereotyping a lesser evil in Indian cinema: Freida Pinto (Interview)

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Who says Indian cinema is about stereotypes? Mumbai girl Freida Pinto, who left a lasting impression on the international arena with "Slumdog Millionaire", says she faces more stereotypical roles abroad. Battling them means making the right choices at the right time.

Rolling Stones at Hyde Park again

April 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) The Rolling Stones are set to perform in Hyde Park on July 6 after 44 years.

The Rolling Stones returns to Hyde's Park

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) English rock band The Rolling Stones has announced a show in the Hyde Park here after 44 years. They will perform July 6.

`Little likelihood of hostilities on Korean peninsula'

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Even as the situation on the Korea Peninsula remained tense over heightened rhetoric and military preparedness on both sides, the Indian embassy sought to allay fears among the 8,000 strong community here by saying it saw little likelihood of a breakout of any imminent or active hostilities.

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.

Barca, Madrid play out draws

March 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Madrid, March 31 (IANS) FC Barcelona saw two points escape as they closed-in on the La Liga title as they could only draw 2-2 away to Celta Vigo.

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.

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.

Messi on verge of another record

March 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Barcelona, March 29 (IANS) Lionel Messi could add another record to his already staggering list of achievements if he scores for Barcelona on their visit to play relegation staring Celta Vigo Saturday evening.

'G.I. Joe Retaliation' to hit Indian screens first

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Hollywood director Jon M. Chu's most-awaited film "G.I. Joe Retaliation" is set to release here March 27, which also happens to be Holi, ahead of its international release.

No printouts for Kolkatans ahead of Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Some citizens of Kolkata Saturday resolved to limit the use of paper and increase the use of recycled paper as a prelude to the observance of Earth Hour, the global initiative to save energy and reduce global warming.

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.

Trott overtakes Manjrekar's record

March 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Auckland, March 23 (IANS) England's Jonathan Trott Saturday surpassed Indian batsman Vijay Manjrekar in scoring the most number of runs in Test matches without hitting a six.

Fossil of spiky dinosaur ankylosaur wins 'Dino Idol' contest

March 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A spiky dinosaur won the most votes in a Canadian "Dino Idol" contest that asked visitors to one museum to select which fossil among five specimens they wanted to see unwrapped from its protective packet.

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.

Force India off to best ever start

March 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) Sahara Force India got off to their best ever start to a Formula-1 season Sunday when comeback man Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in an exciting Australian Grand Prix here at Albert Park.

Australian GP: Force India off to best ever start

March 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) Sahara Force India got off to their best ever start to a Formula1 season Sunday when comeback man Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in an exciting Australian Grand Prix here at Albert Park.

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.

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.

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.

Haven't forgotten my roots: Freida

March 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Her mirror was her audience, and hairbrush was her Oscar trophy - Freida Pinto grew up dreaming to make it big in cinema. Now she is rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's creme-de-la-creme, but the young actress wants people in India to believe that she is very much connected to her roots.

US mom sues McDonald's after tot eats used condom from its playground

March 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New York, Mar. 15 (ANI): A Chicago toddler's mother has sued McDonald's after her son ate a used condom that he allegedly found in the chain's play area and got hospitalised.

All that jazz from across the world in Delhi (With Image)

March 15, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Fusion is the flavour of the new jazz being heard in India, Latin America and Europe, where this genre of music has either evolved as an extension of the New Orleans jazz spiked with local influences, or charted an independent path to

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.

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.

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.

Freida doesn't come with baggage of Hollywoood star: Rajkumar

March 10, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Actor Rajkumar Yadav, who will share screen space with internationally acclaimed Indian actress Freida Pinto in "NH10", is quite impressed with his co-star's down-to-earth attitude and describes her as a wonderful person.

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.

Revisit simple joys of life with 'Chashme Baddoor' soundtrack (IANS Music Review)

March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Film: "Chashme Baddoor"; Music Director: Sajid-Wajid; Lyricists: Jalees Sherwani, Neelesh Misra, Kausar Munir; Singers: Sonu Nigam, Ali Zafar, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Wajid, Neuman Pinto; Rating: ****

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.

Two poachers gunned down in Assam

March 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Two poachers were gunned down during a joint operation by forest officials and elite commandos of the Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) inside the Kaziranga National Park early Wednesday, an official said.

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.

LG Electronics sells 10 million plus smartphones

March 4, 2013 at 2:03 PM

LG Electronics released a statement on Monday stating that the company has sold more than 10 million smartphones based on the high-speed long-term evolution (LTE) technology.

LG Electronics' smartphone sales top 10 million

March 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Seoul, March 4 (IANS) LG Electronics said Monday that it has sold more than 10 million smartphones based on the high-speed long-term evolution (LTE) technology.

'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'.

Abbey Crouch posts wedding snaps on Twitter

March 3, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Abbey Crouch shared a series of her wedding snaps with hubby Peter on Twitter, which captured the couple's intimate moments on their special day.

Abbey Crouch posts wedding snaps on Twitter

March 3, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Abbey Clancy shared a series of their wedding snaps on Twitter, which captured the couple's intimate moments on their special day.

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.

Elephants fast vanishing from Congo's Okapi reserve

March 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (IANS) Elephants, a protected species, are fast vanishing from Congo's Okapi Faunal Reserve (OFR), recording an alarming 37 percent decline over the past five years, according to surveys carried out by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), an environmental protection organisation.

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.

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.

Bayern humble Bremen 6-1 at German Bundesliga

February 24, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Berlin, Feb 24 (IANS) Front-runners Bayern Munich stretched their lead on top following an assertive 6-1 win over Bremen while Hamburg suffered a heavy 1-5 loss to Hannover at the 23rd round of Bundesliga.

McCullum says 'high-class' Taylor pivotal for Kiwis' future

February 21, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Wellington, Feb 21 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has claimed the team needs high class Ross Taylor to keep performing at the highest level following his century in the second one-day against England at Napier on Wednesday.

Freida Pinto and Dev Patel can't keep their hands or eyes off each other

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Freida Pinto and Dev Patel showed that their love certainly hasn't fizzled out even after four years, as they put on a lovely display of affection while attending a Vanity Fair event on Tuesday evening.

Jay-Z, Timberlake to perform at Wireless Festival

February 20, 2013 at 10:41 AM

London, Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) Superstars Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake will be perform at the July 12-13 Wireless Festival in London, organizers said Tuesday.

Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dog to headline first Olympic Park gig

February 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb. 19 (ANI): Jay-Z will join the likes of Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dog to headline the Wireless Festival, which will be held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this Summer.

Flood hits Jim Corbett National Park, closed for tourists

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Rampur, (Uttarakhand), Feb. 17 (ANI): The Jim Corbett National Park here in Uttarakhand has been closed for tourists after flash floods hit the area on Saturday.

Willis buys $8 mn home

February 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Bruce Willis has bought a luxurious apartment here in Central Park worth $8 million.

Go for dark chocolate and red wine to keep your lover's heart healthy

February 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Washington, February 17 (ANI): The real food of love is dark chocolate and red wine, because it can help keep your true love's heart beating strong, says a Loyola dietitian.