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

Jessica Lowndes declares love for Kelly Brook's ex Thom Evans

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): '90210' star Jessica Lowndes has declared her love for Kelly Brook's former beau Thom Evans, whom she has been dating since January.

Sarabjit Singh's last rites to be performed with full state honours at Bhikhiwind today

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Bikhiwind, May 3 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh, an Indian death row prisoner who died in Pakistan on Thursday a week after a brutal assault by other inmates of a high-security jail, will be accorded state funeral in his Punjab hometown of Bhikhiwind this afternoon.

Gwyneth Paltrow crowned world's most beautiful woman

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who was voted as the most hated celebrity last week, has now been named as the world's most beautiful woman.

RPI announces seat demands in Maharashtra

April 23, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Attempting to strike an early bargain, the Republican Party of India presented its seat share demands for the next Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections from its allies here Tuesday.

Ambedkar's 122nd birthday celebrated in Maharashtra

April 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Thousands of followers of Dr B.R. Ambedkar paid their respects to the architect of the Indian constitution on his 122nd birth anniversary here Sunday.

Chris Martin a dangerous cook, says wife Gwyneth Paltrow

March 18, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says it can be dangerous to leave her singer husband Chris Martin to cook alone in the kitchen.

US banks earn $34.7 bn in 2012 Q4

February 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US banks reported strong profit growth in the fourth quarter of 2012, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) said.

'Wives for hire' offer massage services at home in Malaysia

February 4, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Kuala Lumpur, February 4 (ANI): Some women in Malaysia are offering men massage services at home, while their husband takes care of their children according to a reported.

Ashis Nandy booked for 'casteist' comment, BSP demands arrest

January 26, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Social scientist Ashis Nandy was Saturday booked for linking Dalits, tribals and backward classes to corruption, even as his remarks at the Jaipur Literature Festival drew condemnation from political parties like the BSP and RPI which demanded action against him.

Athawale demands Nandy take back his comments

January 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Nagpur, Jan 26 (IANS) Reacting to social scientist Ashis Nandy's comments on backward classes being corrupt, Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale Saturday demanded that Nandy take back his comments.

India, Pakistan peaceniks condemn firing across LoC

January 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani peace activists Wednesday condemned the exchange of firing across the border and the killing of two Indian soldiers and a Pakistani trooper across the Line of Control (LoC).

On New Year's eve, Mumbai mourns for Delhi gang-rape victim

December 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Only a few hours before Mumbai's Gateway of India turns into a party spot with revellers ushering in the New Year, a sombre mood greeted those who gathered here to condole the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim who passed away Saturday.

Mumbai mourns for Delhi gang-rape victim

December 29, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Mumbai peacefully mourned for the Delhi gang-rape victim who died in a Singapore hospital early Saturday where she had been airlifted for treatment.

Thurman finds being older mother easier

December 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 14 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman, who has daughter Maya (14) and son Levon (10) from her previous marriage to Ethan Hawke, gave birth to her third child, daughter Luna, in July. She says she feels more confident as a mother now.

Centre clears Mumbai land for Ambedkar memorial

December 4, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Decks have been cleared for allotting the Indu Mills land in Dadar for a world-class memorial dedicated to Babasaheb Ambedkar, the "father of the Indian constitution", according to officials here Tuesday.

Uddhav to tour Maharashtra and meet party workers

December 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Sunday reiterated his resolve to fight for 'Marathi Manoos' and 'Hindutvavaad'. Uddhav will soon tour the state to meet party workers across the state.

Post-Thackeray, Uddhav to meet party activists

December 1, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) After mourning Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's death, his son and party executive president Uddhav Thackeray will tour Maharashtra to interact with party activists, a party official said here Saturday.

Director wants to cut 'The Hobbit..' before world premiere

November 28, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Peter Jackson is trying to wrap up editing of forthcoming movie "The Hobbit: A unexpected Journey" before its world premiere Nov 28.

Kejriwal formally launches Aam Aadmi Party

November 26, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), India's newest political outfit, was Monday formally launched here by activist Arvind Kejriwal in the presence of hundreds of supporters.

Karnataka BJP hit by another land grab scandal

November 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Mysore (Karnataka), Nov 26 (IANS) In yet another instance of allegations of illegal land deals against Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a legislator and a state minister now face charges of grabbing land in this city.

Hamilton reaffirms having no regrets over leaving McLaren

November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, Nov. 16 (ANI): Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has hit back at McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh by insisting that he has no regrets about quitting the team.

Not lost hope, says Uddhav as Bal Thackeray remains critical

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) "I have not lost hope. We are facing a crisis, we shall overcome," Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said early Thursday even as his father and party supremo Bal Thackeray remained "critical".

Bal Thackeray critical, son, nephew appeal for calm

November 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) As ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition became "critical" early Thursday, son Uddhav and nephew Raj jointly appealed to party activists to "remain calm".

Bal Thackeray's condition 'critical'

November 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition was described as "critical" early Thursday, top party sources said.

Four found murdered in Maharashtra farmhouse

November 14, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Raigad (Maharashtra), Nov 14 (IANS) The bodies of four brutally murdered men were discovered in a farmhouse in Maharashtra's Raigad district Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Miley Cyrus offered $1m to romp with female porn star

November 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM

London, November 6 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has been offered 1 million dollars to make an X-rated girl-on-girl version of her new music video.

Cyrus offered $1 mn to star in adult video

November 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

London, Nov 6 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus has been offered $1 million to star in a soft porn film.

Aseem Trivedi out of 'Bigg Boss 6'

November 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) His stay on "Bigg Boss 6" has not been as controversial inside the house as it has been outside. Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's journey on the reality show came to an end Friday night, following his eviction and a recent agitation outside the office of the Colours channel.

RPI attacks Colors TV office over cartoonist eviction

November 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Activists of Ramdas Athawale-led Republican Party of India (RPI) Thursday pelted stones at the office of Colors TV channel here to reiterate their demand for evicting cartoonist Aseem Trivedi from reality show "Bigg Boss 6".

McLaren boss Whitmarsh slams Ecclestone's 'unrealistic' new budget cap idea

October 31, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, Oct 31 (ANI): McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has slammed Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone's new budget cap idea, saying it is unrealistic.

Two evictions on 'Bigg Boss 6' this week

October 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The "Bigg Boss 6" inmates are in for a surprise this week. Unlike each week when one housemate would get evicted, two of them will be shown the door this time.

Evict Aseem Trivedi from 'Bigg Boss', says RPI

October 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Lonavala (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) Angry Dalits from different parts of the state marched Thursday morning to the "Bigg Boss" home demanding eviction of one of its inmates, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, a Republican Party of India (RPI) member said.

Thurman reveals daughter's name

October 19, 2012 at 7:42 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 19 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman has revealed the name of her daughter with financier fiance Arpad Busson. The couple plan to call her Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson.

Uma Thurman names daughter Rosalind

October 18, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Oct 18 (ANI): Uma Thurman, who gave birth to a baby girl on July 15, was keeping the name she and her beau Arpad Busson had chosen for their daughter under wraps, until now.

Hamilton credits McLaren for 'pole-position' in Singapore Grand Prix

September 23, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, Sept. 23 (ANI): Formula one ace Lewis Hamilton, who is set to take pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix, has hailed his McLaren team, despite the uncertainty looming over his future with the F1 club.

Beckham wants James Bond car

September 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Sep 15 (IANS) Soccer ace David Beckham is eager to buy the Aston Martin car used by Daniel Craig in the James Bond film "Quantum Of Solace".

Mumbai Metro accident: One killed, 11 injured

September 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) One person was killed and 11 others were injured when a slab of a staircase of an under-construction Metro railway station collapsed here Tuesday, officials said.

Seal has moved on and so have I, says Heidi Klum

September 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

New York, September 4 (ANI): Heidi Klum has hit back at her estranged husband Seal's allegations that she cheated on him with her bodyguard during their marriage.

Raj blames Bangladeshis for violence, wants Patil out (Roundup)

August 21, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) MNS chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil at a mass rally called to denounce the Aug 11 violence for which be blamed Bangladeshis.

Bangladeshi infiltrators behind Mumbai violence, says Raj Thackeray

August 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Holding Bangladeshi infiltrators responsible for the Aug 11 violence in Mumbai, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday warned that such incidents would not be tolerated.

Ambedkar memorial work to be speeded up, says PM

August 18, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday led a delegation of prominent Dalits and Mumbaikars to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging him to expedite the process of handing over the Indu Mills land for a proposed Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial, an official here said.

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh dies, condolences pours from ministers

August 15, 2012 at 12:00 AM

Union science and technology Minister and former CM of Maharastra Vilasrao Deshmukh passed away on Tuesday noon at Global Hospitals in Chennai. Deshmukh, who was suffering from a serious liver ailment

Maharashtra leaders condole Deshmukh's death

August 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Condolences poured in from political leaders of Maharashtra for union minister and former chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh soon after the news of his death spread across the state.

Raza Academy, Muslim groups apologize for violence

August 12, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Mumbai's liberal Raza Academy Sunday offered unconditional apology to the the media and Mumbaikars for the widespread violence Saturday and sought forgiveness.

50 Cent wants 'Glee' role

August 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer 50 Cent is eager to land a role in musical TV drama "Glee".

KSCSTE wants new advanced Raman Spectroscopy centre

August 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) The state-owned Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Friday said it wants to set up a collaborative advanced research facility for co-ordinating interdisciplinary research in frontier areas of Raman Spectroscopy.

Winehouse's tracks get sales boost

July 23, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) The track sales of late singer Amy Winehouse, who died on this date a year ago, have gone up to 1.7 million in her native Britain.

Maharashtra leaders congratulate Pranab

July 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Political leaders and industrialists in Maharashtra congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on his victory in the presidential poll and wished him the best in his tenure in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Ricky Martin lashes out at Miss Peru over anti-gay remarks

July 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Washington, July 20 (ANI): Gay pop star Ricky Martin has blasted Miss Peru Cindy Mejia for saying that she will not let her children grow up to be homosexuals.

Bijnor gears up for Ramadan

July 19, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), July 19 (ANI): Muslim devotees here have started preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, that lasts 29 or 30 days according to the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

Katie Holmes fine after split

July 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

New York, July 5 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes is reportedly doing fine after the news of her separation from husband Tom Cruise has come out. She was spotted doing some grocery shopping.

Karnataka BJP crisis persists, scene shifts to Delhi

June 30, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Bangalore, June 30 (IANS) The crisis in the Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party unit, triggered by Friday's resignation of nine ministers seeking removal of Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, continued Saturday, though a party emissary was hopeful of early solution.

Petitioners claim apex court was misled on next army chief

May 29, 2012 at 9:51 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A group of petitioners was moved in the Supreme Court Tuesday alleging that the government misled the court during the hearing on their earlier plea challenging the selection of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next army chief.

Petitioners claim apex court was misled on next army chief

May 29, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A group of petitioners was moved in the Supreme Court Tuesday alleging that the government misled the court during the hearing on their earlier plea challenging the selection of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next army chief.

Musician ShriLektric coming to India

May 18, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Britain-based Indian musician Shri, also known as ShriLektric, is coming here on a four-city tour, starting May 24.

Anti-smoking activists in Kerala oppose I&B ministry decision

May 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IANS) Anti-smoking activists in Kerala are up in arms over the decision of the union information and broadcasting ministry, to keep in abeyance the rules issued by the health ministry on tobacco-free movies and television shows.

Yahoo director to quit amid role in CEO's 'bogus degree' scandal

May 9, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Yahoo director Patti Hart will step down from the board of the embattled Internet firm amid revelations over her role in hiring controversial CEO Scott Thompson.

Bieber's musical tribute to mother

May 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber wants to make this Mother's Day special for his mom Patti Mallette. So he has penned a song for her and plans to release it on the occasion May 13.

Tania Zaetta blames 'blonde conspiracy' for her exit from reality series

April 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Melbourne, Apr 27 (ANI): Tania Zaetta has alleged that the culture of bullying for the cameras and the 'blonde conspiracy' of Lauryn Eagle, Charlotte Dawson and Patti Newton are responsible for her departure from hannel 9's reality series Celebrity Apprentice.

'Centre in favour of enacting model Lokayukta law'

April 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) The central government is in favour of enacting a model law of Lokayukta so that all states can adopt their own act according to it, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Thursday.

Hazare to meet political parties for strong Lokayukta

April 26, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) As a precursor to the proposed state tour for a strong Lokayukta bill, social activist Anna Hazare started his two-day consultations with all political parties to evolve a consensus on the issue, an official said here Thursday.

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................

SC dismissed PIL filled against appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief

April 23, 2012 at 5:45 PM

The Supreme Court (SC) today dismissed the plea filed by former defence officials and bureaucrat to restrain the appointment of Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief Lt. General Bikram Singh, who was nominated to succeed General V K Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31, 2012....................

SC dismisses plea against Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh

April 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next chief of army staff.

Mumbai Police to probe CAG report leak

April 17, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil Tuesday ordered an investigation by Mumbai Police into the alleged leak of some portions of the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report which reportedly indicted some ministers, while the opposition Shiv Sena demanded a CBI probe into the lapse.

'Withdraw public suit on appointment of next army chief'

April 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A public suit filed in the Supreme Court alleging communal overtones in the appointment of Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh as the next army chief should be withdrawn since the charge was "baseless and ridiculous", a retired captain who heads the Congress' ex-servicemen's wing said Wednesday.

Maharashtra government, opposition trade charges

April 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Industry Minister Narayan Rane Monday claimed that he had a list of the state's opposition leaders who had allegedly acquired land for different purposes at "throw away" prices.

CID to probe Maharashtra legislators' 'fake signatures'

March 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Legislative Council Thursday ordered a CID probe into allegations made by a Shiv Sena member claiming her signature had been forged on some papers.

Karnataka BJP leadership crisis to be resolved by April 15: Minister

March 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Mysore, Mar.25 (ANI): Karnataka's Medical Education Minister S.A. Ramdas has said the central and state leaderships of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would try to resolve the leadership crisis in the state before April 15.

Oprah Winfrey's OWN network axes 'The Rosie Show'

March 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey's Network (OWN) is cancelling 'The Rosie Show' after airing it for just five months.

Oprah Winfrey's OWN network axes 'The Rosie Show'

March 17, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey's Network (OWN) is cancelling 'The Rosie Show' after airing it for just five months.

Karnataka BJP rubbishes reports over Yeddyurappa's ultimatum to central leadership

February 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Bangalore, Feb 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday rubbished reports of former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa mounting pressure on the central leadership to reconsider him for the top post by February 27.

Karnataka BJP rubbishes reports over Yeddyurappa's ultimatum to central leadership

February 24, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Bangalore, Feb 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday rubbished reports of former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa mounting pressure on the central leadership to reconsider him for the top post by February 27.

Password sharing comes with less romantic risky realities, warn experts

February 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): Password sharing, which is the latest way to display trust in a teenage relationship, comes with some less romantic risky realities, experts have warned.

W. Bengal govt. providing ex-gratia help to Maoist hit families

January 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Bankura, Jan 31 (ANI): The West Bengal Government has offered compensation to the amilies of those who were affected by Maoists in the state.

W. Bengal govt. providing ex-gratia help to Maoist hit families

January 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Bankura, Jan 31 (ANI): The West Bengal Government has offered compensation to the amilies of those who were affected by Maoists in the state.

Tamara Ecclestone axed from music festival for 'treating 6-figure job like holiday'

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone has been dropped from a presenting role at a top music event after organisers claimed she was treating the job "like a holiday".

Tamara Ecclestone axed from music festival for 'treating 6-figure job like holiday'

January 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone has been dropped from a presenting role at a top music event after organisers claimed she was treating the job "like a holiday".

Potential target against neuropathic pain identified

January 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a major clue to a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which affects millions of people worldwide.

Stars react to Conrad Murray verdict on twitter

November 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Washington, November 8 (ANI): As the news spread of Dr Conrad Murray being found guilty of Michael Jackson's death, stars and members of Jackson's family took to twitter to voice their thoughts.

Depp all set to flaunt musical skills with soundtrack in upcoming flick

October 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): Johnny Depp is all set to flaunt his musical skills on the soundtrack for his upcoming movie 'The Rum Diary'.

Birth anniversary of fourth Sikh guru celebrated in Amritsar

October 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Amritsar, Oct 9 (ANI): Hundreds of Sikhs gathered at the Golden Temple on Sunday to witness a 'Nagar Kirtan' or religious procession organised to celebrate the 477 th birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ramdas, here.

George Harrison biopic omits affair with band mate's wife

September 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM

London, Sept 26 (ANI): The new major biopic on the late Beatles star George Harrison has omitted details of his affair with band mate Ringo Starr's then wife Maureen Cox, raising eyebrows among rock historians.

Bendtner vows to never return to Arsenal

September 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

London, Sep 2(ANI): Sunderland loan signing Nicklas Bendtner insists that he will never return to Arsenal after enduring limited opportunities under manager Arsene Wenger.

Jenson Button wants another year at McLaren

August 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

London, Aug 30(ANI): British Formula One ace Jenson Button is urging McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh to sign him up for another season.

McLaren can still 'pull back' to win F1 world championship, says team principal

August 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

London, Aug 18(ANI): McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes that his team can still defy the odds and win the Formula One world championship despite the big lead currently enjoyed by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.

Ricky Martin says romance with Rebecca De Alba was 'very real'

August 16, 2011 at 1:45 PM

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Ricky Martin, who admitted last year that he was gay, has revealed that his romance with Rebecca De Alba was "very real".

Coldplay's Chris Martin inspired Gary Barlow's 'Take That' return

August 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM

London, August 15 (ANI): Gary Barlow has revealed that Coldplay's Chris Martin inspired him to return to his band 'Take That'.

Ricky Martin found life 'confusing' before coming out as gay

August 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): Ricky Martin has revealed that his life was 'very confusing' before he came out as a gay, as he had to show his false interest in women in order to maintain his pop star persona.

Gay Ricky Martin can't understand why females flirt with him

August 11, 2011 at 7:21 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): Ricky Martin is unable to decipher the reason why women still flirt with him, despite him having announced last year that he is gay.

Illegal mining scam: Karnataka CM Gowda backs Yeddyurappa

August 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister, DV Sadananda Gowda, on Wednesday came out in full support of his predecessor B.S Yeddyurappa, who stepped down from his post after being indicted in Lokayukta Justice (retired) N. Santosh Hedge's report on illegal mining.

Sadananda Gowda expands cabinet, 21 new ministers inducted

August 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Bangalore, Aug 8 (ANI): The newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister, DV Sadananda Gowda, on Monday inducted 21 new ministers into his cabinet.

Ricky Martin feels criticism from pals 'keeps his ego in check'

August 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

Washington, August 4 (ANI): Ricky Martin has revealed he feels happy to be criticized by friends as it helps him check his ego and stay grounded.

Ricky Martin 'prefers staying at home than partying'

July 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Washington, July 18 (ANI): Pop singer Ricky Martin has revealed that he now prefers to stay with his twin sons and partner Carlos Gonzalez at home than partying.

Ricky Martin feels 'protected' by love from gay community

July 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Washington, July 05 (ANI): Ricky Martin has revealed that he no longer feels lonely after revealing that he is gay because he feels "protected" by the love from the gay community.

Ricky Martin feels 'protected' by love from gay community

July 5, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Washington, July 05 (ANI): Ricky Martin has revealed that he no longer feels lonely after revealing that he is gay because he feels "protected" by the love from the gay community.

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch to join 'The Hobbit'

May 23, 2011 at 7:41 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): It has emerged that 'Sherlock' actor Benedict Cumberbatch would be starring in the movie 'The Hobbit'.

Robert Pattison branded 'wimp' for saving self and not co-star

May 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM

London, May 06 (ANI): Robert Pattison was branded a coward on the set of his new film 'Water For Elephants'.

Greenpeace India to send over 21000 faxes opposing Jaitapur to PM, Chavan

May 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi May 4, 2011: Demanding an immediate halt to the Jaitapur project till a comprehensive review of the nuclear policy is conducted; Greenpeace today began faxing people's petitions to the Prime Minister's Office and also to the office of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Robert Pattinson 'scared of clowns'

April 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): 'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson has disclosed that he is scared of clowns after seeing one burn to death as a child.