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

Peter Andre puts up mansion for sale

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

London, May 12 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre has put up his luxurious mansion in Sussex for sale as he reportedly wants to relocate to the countryside.

15 wildfires doused in a day in Russia's Far East

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Vladivostok, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Firefighters have extinguished 15 out of 25 forest fires in Russia's Far East in a day, the forestry department said Saturday.

Elephant's Tomb in Carmona may have been a temple, not burial ground

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The so-called Elephant's Tomb in the Roman necropolis of Carmona (Seville, Spain) may not have been always used for burials.

Hidden map gives petals their shape

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): Scientists from the John Innes Centre and University of East Anglia, UK, have revealed that the shape of petals is controlled by a hidden map located within the plant's growing buds.

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals increase

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Colombo, April 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka's post-war tourism arrivals continue to boom with numbers growing by 11.6 percent in February when compared with the same month in 2012, official data showed Monday.

Delhi firm to export basmati rice to Africa, Middle East

April 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) New Delhi-based basmati rice exporter Radikal Overseas is targeting a turnover of Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal, looking at new markets in Africa, Iran, Iraq and other countries, said a senior official here Wednesday.

Japanese firms look to market energy efficient products in India

April 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Kogo city (Japan), April 16 (ANI): Japanese firms are looking to market energy efficient products in India.

Investing in 'long term' strategic partnership with India: Pentagon

April 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): As the United States re-balances its defence posture in the Asia Pacific region, the Pentagon has told the Congress it is investing in 'long term' strategic partnership with India.

Orthodox Church leader to attend Pope's inauguration

March 17, 2013 at 4:14 AM

Moscow, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Constantinople patriarch will attend Pope Francis's inaugural mass for the first time since the Great Schism between the Western and Eastern churches, Vatican Radio said.

Loughborough Varsity research says family mealtime important for boys, girls

March 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, Mar.14 (ANI): Family mealtimes are associated with fewer eating problems in girls and less depression in boys, according to a study by Loughborough academics.

Pledge to take breakfast seriously

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) To drive home the importance of breakfast to stay healthy, McDonalds India Saturday flagged off a pledge campaign inviting people to ensure a wholesome breakfast for their families.

Fossil suggests dogs were domesticated 33,000 years ago

March 8, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, March 8 (IANS/EFE) Analysis of a canine fossil discovered in Siberia's Altai Mountains reveals an animal more like a modern dog than a wolf, according to an article in the science journal PLOS ONE.

33000-year-old skull may be of oldest ancestor of dogs

March 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): Analysis of DNA extracted from a fossil tooth found in the Altai Mountains of southern Siberia in 1975 has confirmed that the tooth belonged to one of the oldest known ancestors of the modern domesticated dog, researchers say.

'US army commandos training rebels in Syria'

March 4, 2013 at 4:19 AM

Dubai, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Instructors from US special forces are training armed opposition groups that are fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian state news agency Sana reported.

Botswana cricket team to compete in Uganda

February 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Gaborone, Feb 21 (IANS) Botswana's cricket national team will depart for Uganda Thursday to compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) - Africa Cricket Association (ACA) Twenty 20 Division One tournament that starts Sunday.

Bahrain braces for Formula One race in April

February 19, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Manama (Bahrain), Feb 19 (IANS) Bahrain is preparing to host the region's biggest sporting event, the 2013 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, slated for April 19-21 at the Sakhir circuit.

'Racist' Facebook pages ridiculing Melbourne suburbs as 'dangerous, classless' under fire

February 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Sydney, Feb. 11 (ANI): Facebook pages showing outer Melbourne suburbs as 'dangerous and classless' have come under fire for posting racist and sexist memes.

Maghreb seeks greater economic partnership with India

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Maghreb region in northwest Africa contributes 20 percent of the African continent's GDP and can prove a strong economic partner for India with its reserves of bydrocarbons and metals and also for tourism, said envoys of the region here Friday.

Russia losing arms markets in Asia, Middle East

February 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is losing arms markets in Asia and the Middle East, two of its traditional strongholds, but gaining new ones in Latin America and Africa, a Russian arms official said ahead of an aviation expo in India.

World Report 2013: Challenges for rights after Arab Spring

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, Jan.31 (ANI): The euphoria of the Arab Spring has given way to the sobering challenge of creating rights-respecting democracies, Human Rights Watch said today while issuing its World Report 2013.

Gas leak from factory in France causes stink in Britain

January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

London, Jan. 23 (ANI): A nasty gas leak from a factory in France has invaded Britain, with horrified residents in the South East flooding police with calls as the obnoxious odour left them gagging.

'Vietnam has emerged as a regional power in South-East Asia': Hamid Ansari

January 15, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Hanoi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said Vietnam has emerged as a regional power in South-East Asia with political stability and a dynamic economy.

100 Indians hired to meet demand for Pippa Middleton's 195 pounds bag

January 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan. 13 (ANI): A once-small Surrey company has employed 100 people in its Indian factory to keep up with the demand of a 195-pound bag, which Pippa Middleton sported at every possible opportunity.

US calls for calm over China islands row

January 11, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Beijing, Jan 11 (IANS) Amid flaring tensions between China and Japan over the controversial Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, a top US State Department official said America wants cooler heads to prevail.

Most Americans still associate Al Jazeera with Al-Qaeda

January 4, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): A majority of people in the United States associate Qatar-based Television network Al Jazeera with Al-Qaeda, an expert has said.

Beckham eyeing 'money-spinning' Chinese challenge

December 30, 2012 at 6:21 PM

London, Dec 30(ANI): Football icon David Beckham has lined up big money transfer offers from Chinese clubs as the former Manchester United star ponders over future move after leaving American football team LA Galaxy.

US designates Syrian rebel Nusra Front 'terrorist group' at 'lighting speed': Report

December 11, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): The US State Department has designated the Jabhat al-Nusra militia fighting Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria a foreign terrorist organization.

India, Pakistan hope to become SCO members

December 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Bishkek, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Pakistan Wednesday expressed their willingness to become members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Obama warns Assad regime against making 'tragic mistake' of using chemical weapons

December 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Dec. 4 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has warned Syria not to make the 'tragic mistake' of using chemical weapons amid reports that the embattled Bashar al-Assad regime was preparing supplies of deadly nerve gas.

Obama gives Kennedy Center honour to rock-and-roll legend Led Zeppelin

December 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Dec. 3 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a whole lot of love for Led Zeppelin and four other performers he honored at the White House for their contribution to American culture on Sunday.

Reluctant Fundamentalist my most ambitious film: Mira Nair

November 30, 2012 at 7:35 PM

Panaji, Nov 30 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed director Meera Nair Friday said her latest film, "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", is her most ambitious project yet.

Foreign airlines in talks to buy stakes in domestic carriers

November 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Some Indian private airlines are in touch with foreign carriers for sale of stakes that could happen soon, a government official said Monday.

Telomere test could predict how long you'll live

November 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, November 20 (ANI): Biological age and life expectancy can be predicted by measuring an individual's DNA, researchers say.

Russia slams West for pressing new Syrian leaders

November 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Moscow, Nov. 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Western attempts to press new Syrian leaders from outside contradicted the Geneva agreement agreed by all world powers, a senior Russian diplomat said Friday.

'Bush praising' former emergency boss blames Obama for 'acting too quickly in mobilizing relief for

October 31, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): Former FEMA director Michael Brown has been infamously praised by ex-president George W. Bush for doing a "heckuva job" in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but was critical of President Barack Obama's response to superstorm Sandy that has hit the US.

AGPC appeals to convert Sikh Gurdwaras in US into 'shelter home' in wake of 'Hurricane Sandy'

October 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Freemont (California, United States), Oct.30 (ANI): As Hurricane Sandy hit the East American coast, bringing with it fears of devastation, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) today appealed all the Sikh Gurdwaras to lend hands to the affected persons.

LiLo tweets for calm amid Hurricane Sandy fears

October 30, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): As Hurricane Sandy barrels over half the East Coast, Lindsay Lohan has taken to twitter to ask people why they are panicking so much.

Why you shouldn't 'judge cats by their colour'

October 24, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, October 24 (ANI): People are more likely to assign positive personality traits to orange cats and less favourable ones to white and tortoiseshell ones, researchers have found.

Duleep Trophy Final: Central Zone dismiss East Zone for 232

October 23, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Chennai, Oct 23 (IANS) Off-spinner Jalaj Saxena's five-wicket haul helped Central Zone restrict East Zone to 232 in their first innings on day three of the Duleep Trophy final here Tuesday. Ishank Jaggi remained unbeaten on 100.

Republicans compare Obama's response to Libya attacks with Bush's handling of Iraq war

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, Oct. 15 (ANI): Several prominent Republicans have attacked the Obama administration over its shifting explanations for the attack on the American consulate in Libya.

Obama campaign hammers Romney over 'war-like' Bush foreign policy

October 9, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, Oct. 9 (ANI): President Barack Obama's campaign has accused Republican rival Mitt Romney of wanting to pursue the same kind of foreign policy as former president George Bush that led the US into wars.

Phone therapy for mentally ill patients as effective as face-to-face

September 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, September 29 (ANI): Cognitive therapy over the phone is just as effective as meeting face-to-face, a new study has revealed.

Pope to meet top Syrian opposition leader

September 18, 2012 at 11:41 PM

Vatican City, Sep 18 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI will meet a top leader of the Syrian opposition at his summer residence near Rome.

Kuwaiti young men warned against 'flirting, showing-off' near girls' schools

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Manama, Sep 16 (ANI): Kuwait's public security has warned the local male youngters against flirting or showing-off near girls' schools in the Middle-East city.

Obama foresees more protests in Middle East

September 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Golden (Colorado), Sep 14 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama said Thursday in an interview with EFE that he expects more anti-US protests in the Middle East in the coming days, but he added that 'the United States can't withdraw from the region'.

FBI warns of violence in US amid outrage over anti-Islam video

September 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): A U.S. intelligence bulletin has warned that the violent Muslim outrage aimed at U.S. embassies in the Middle East and other parts of the world in the wake of an anti-Islam movie that mocks Prophet Mohammed, could be spread to America.

Single sperm molecule 'alters' internal and external female behaviour

September 13, 2012 at 2:02 PM

London, September 13 (ANI): Sex can trigger 'remarkable' responses in women including altered fertility, immunity, libido, eating and sleep patterns by the activation of diverse sets of genes, a new study has claimed.

US delegation meets East Delhi Municipal Mayor

September 11, 2012 at 6:52 PM

A delegation from Embassy of the USA, consisting of three members namely Ms. Amanjit (Sona) Ramesh, Political Officer, Mr. A.Sukesh, Advisor (Labour & Political) and Ms. Catherine Sharma

West's Syria policy could backfire: Putin

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 AM

Moscow, Sep 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western powers that their "dangerous" stance on the Syria crisis could come back to haunt them.

Image of Hadley Crater shows possible evidence of water ice on Mars

September 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM

London, September 6 (ANI): Astronomers have created a natural-colour view of Hadley Mars Crater, using data obtained from the High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on ESA's Mars Express.

Actor Rock fought with thieves on movie set

September 3, 2012 at 6:01 PM

London, Sep 3 (IANS) Actor Dwayne Johnson aka Rock reportedly had a one-on-one fight with burglars on the sets of his upcoming film "The Fast And Furious 6".

Britain ready to underwrite infrastructure projects

September 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, Sep 3 (IANS) British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has said the government, in a bid to boost the country's sluggish economy, would underwrite altogether 50 billion pounds ($79.3 billion) of infrastructure and house building projects.

Not hankering after n-weapons, says Iran

August 30, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Tehran, Aug 30 (IANS) Holding that Iran was not hankering after nuclear weapons, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Thursday condemned the efforts of a few world powers - the very ones who had used such weapons - to monopolise civilian nuclear technology.

NAM summit opens in Tehran

August 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Tehran, Aug 30 (IANS) The 16th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit opened in Tehran Thursday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying that Iran is "not after nuclear weapons".

MDMK demands release of fasting Lankan Tamil detainee

August 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Chennai, Aug.21 (ANI): Leader of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party, 'Vaiko' Gopalswamy, led a mass protest rally of his supporters here on Tuesday demanding release of a Sri Lankan refugee named Senthuran.

Nalco puts Indonesia smelter project on hold

August 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) The state-run National Aluminium Company Ltd. (Nalco) Wednesday said it has put on hold its proposed alumina smelter project in Indonesia due to uncertainty over the availability of coal.

Now, 'Iron Man'-style suits to help disabled people to walk again

August 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

London, August 13 (ANI): A US technology firm has produced the first ready-to-wear, motorised exoskeleton that enables paraplegics to stand and walk.

US accuses Hezbollah of aiding Assad's brutal Syria crackdown

August 11, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): The Obama administration has accused Lebanese militant group Hezbollah of assisting the Syrian government's violent campaign to crush pro-democracy protestors, and announced new sanctions against the group and the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Ellen Page receives death threats on Twitter

August 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

London, August 6 (ANI): Actress Ellen Page has been receiving death threats by a jealous fan of 'True Blood' actor Alexander Skarsgard.

Half of Russia sees foreign meddling in Syria

July 28, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Moscow, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Almost half of Russians -- 46 percent -- believe that the Syrian conflict is the result of interference by hostile foreign powers seeking to increase their influence in the Middle East or to weaken Syria.

Russian warships not to enter Syria port: Navy chief

July 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM

Moscow, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A flotilla of Russian warships off the coast of Syria will not dock at a port leased by Moscow in the violence-stricken Middle East country, Russia's navy chief has said.

Syrian defence minister killed in Damascus bombing

July 18, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Moscow, July 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syrian Defence Minister Daoud Rajha was killed in a suicide bombing in Damascus Wednesday, just hours before a crucial UN vote on the violence-plagued Middle East country, state television reported.

Chinese teacher sacked for sexual misconduct

June 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Shanghai, June 29 (IANS) A teacher has been fired from a Shanghai school after some of his former students took to the Internet to break their 15-year silence on his alleged acts of sexual misconduct.

Stone Roses gig brings back happy footie memories for Becks

June 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM

London, June 28 (ANI): David Beckham saluted English Rock band 'Stone Roses', a day before their homecoming gig.

Ford leaves workers gobsmacked over UK flag ban at work-plants during Euros

June 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Car giant Ford has left hundreds of workers gobsmacked by banning St. George's flags at work, ahead of the country's first match against France in Donetsk, Ukraine, tomorrow.

Obama's sister to help in for re-election campaign

June 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Kuala Lumpur, June 10 (ANI): President Barack Obama's sister will be campaigning for her brother to win his re-election bid, as she did in 2008.

US team visits Moscow over Syria crisis

June 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Moscow, June 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US State Department officials Friday met Russian foreign ministry officials in Moscow to try to take a common position on the escalating crisis in Syria.

China to get more involved in Afghanistan in bid to 'ward off disaster' after NATO pullout

June 7, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, June 7 (ANI): Beijing is expected to get more involved in Kabul as NATO plans to leave the country, because it fears the chaotic situation in Afghanistan will have a direct impact on China's security, according to experts.

Turkey aims to build 23 nuclear power units by 2023

June 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Istanbul, June 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Turkey, determined to have its own nuclear power plant, aims to build "at least 23 nuclear units by the year 2023," said Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz on Tuesday.

Facebook pics may reflect unconscious cultural differences of users

June 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that the photos people select to use for their Facebook profiles may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted and unconscious cultural differences.

Russia's Syria policy could lead to civil war: Clinton

June 1, 2012 at 4:47 AM

Copenhagen, June 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Russia that its refusal to sanction UN action against Syria could see the outbreak of a civil war in the Middle East country, RIA Novosti reported.

'Myanmar critical partner in India's "Look East" policy': PM

May 29, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Yangon, May 29 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said Myanmar is a critical partner in India's "Look East" policy and is perfectly situated to play the role of an economic bridge between India and China and between South and South-East Asia.

Volcano belches ash in Russia's Far East

May 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Vladivostok (Russia), May 29 (Xinhua-ANI): A volcano in Russia's Far East spewed ash high into the sky on Tuesday following a series of tremors, local media reported.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace Sunday skies

May 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace skies on Sunday

May 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Ask NRIs to increase remittances: Assocham

May 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Increasing internal demand and motivating expatriates to send home more remittances may solve the Indian economy's problems due to a depreciating rupee, an industry lobby said Sunday.

Fergie fears 'ailing heroes' Rio, Vidic won't be 'fit enough' for Euro 2012

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson fears that United striker Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic won't be fit enough for the Euro 2012 championship.

Electronic menus let customers to order, pay and play

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Some eating joints in places like California and New York are changing their menus to electronic ones that will let customers order food without waiters, play games, and even "like" items on Facebook.

Perceptions of facial expressions vary among cultures

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that different facial expressions may vary with the shift of cultures.

2012 not to be a shining year for Indian gems and jewellery

May 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) The Indian gems and jewellery industry will see muted demand in 2012 with volume growth to be around four percent for the sector, Fitch Ratings said Wednesday.

Unique physiology key to detecting and treating diabetes in Asians

May 9, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is a growing concern for Asian American populations, who are almost twice as likely to develop diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes.

4 policemen injured in home-made bomb blast in Bahrain

May 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Manama, May 5 (Xinhua-ANI): At least four policemen were injured on Saturday in a bomb attack in a Bahraini Shiite neighborhood, the country's Interior Ministry said.

Zimbabwe probes alleged reports of worker abuse by Chinese firms

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Harare, May 2 (ANI): The Zimbabwe Government has said that it is investigating reports of rampant abuses of workers by Chinese employers in the country.

Four UK footballers charged with sex assault

May 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Four footballers in UK have been charged with sexual assault and voyeurism.

Family history increases liver cancer risk

April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Washington, April 25(ANI): Those who have a positive family history of liver cancer are more likely to develop hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC), a new study has suggested.

Fracture prone? Blame your genes

April 22, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Sydney, April 22 (IANS) Are you prone to fractures or trip often? If yes, then blame it on some unidentified genetic regions associated with osteoporosis and bone fracture, says a study.

Oz defence analysts call surge in Taliban violence mere propaganda

April 16, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Melbourne, Apr 16(ANI): Australian defence analysts have described a surge in Taliban violence as a mere propaganda, while the country's Foreign Minister Bob Carr said it will not speed up plans for the withdrawal of Australian forces.

UAE, Indian officials discuss ministerial meet

April 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 15 (IANS/WAM) Officials from the UAE and India met here Sunday to hammer out the agenda of the 10th joint ministerial committee meeting of the two countries.

India condemns bomb attack in Bahrain, all Indians safe

April 13, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India Friday condemned a bomb attack in a village in Bahrain and assured that the over 400,000 Indians living in the Gulf country are safe.

Your response to 'was Jesus happy' depends on your country and culture

April 8, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Apr 8 (ANI): Whether an individual thinks that Jesus was happy is more an issue of cultural semantics, a new study has revealed.

Cattle descended from small herd domesticated around 10,500 years ago

March 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Washington, March 28 (ANI): DNA studies have suggested that all cattle are descended from as few as 80 animals that were domesticated from wild ox in the Near East some 10,500 years ago.

UN envoy says Syria needs 'significant' humanitarian help

March 28, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New York, Mar.28 (ANI): The U.N. Special Coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Robert Serry, has said that war-ravaged Syria needs serious and "significant" humanitarian help sonner than later.

Bangladesh observes 42nd Independence Day

March 26, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Dhaka, Mar.26 (ANI): Bangladesh on Monday observed its 42nd Independence Day, paying homage to its martyrs with several cultural programmes organised to commemorate the special day.

Turkey sees huge potential in ties with India

March 24, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Stressing the strong relations between India and Turkey, Turkish ambassador to India Burak Akcapar Saturday said there was huge potential in the ties between the two countries.

Imogen Thomas tweets holiday photos to 'fans and haters'

March 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Imogen Thomas jetted off to Thailand just a few days ago and she's already showing off her holiday photos on Twitter.

Imogen Thomas tweets holiday photos to 'fans and haters'

March 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Imogen Thomas jetted off to Thailand just a few days ago and she's already showing off her holiday photos on Twitter.

Western diplomats admit there's no clear mechanism for toppling Assad regime in Syria'

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Damascus, Mar 8(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad can survive for some time as the West does not have a "clear mechanism" for toppling his regime, senior Western diplomats have said.

Western diplomats admit there's no clear mechanism for toppling Assad regime in Syria'

March 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Damascus, Mar 8(ANI): Syria President Bashar al-Assad can survive for some time as the West does not have a "clear mechanism" for toppling his regime, senior Western diplomats have said.

Mountaineer enters Guinness World Record for climbing Everest 21 times

February 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Nepal's mountaineering legend Appa Sherpa, who has climbed Mount Everest 21 times, was awarded with the Guinness World Record (GWR) on Monday.

Gingrich tells Afghans to 'figure out how to live their own miserable lives'

February 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has said that it is impossible to 'fix problems in Afghanistan', and added that Afghans "have to figure out how to live their own miserable lives'.