Rania

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

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

A fairy-tale wedding: Sweden's princess to wed commoner

June 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Stockholm, June 7 (IANS) Sweden's Princess Madeleine will wed Saturday a commoner who is a US business school graduate. The marriage will have one of largest gatherings of kings and queens that Europe has seen for years.

UAE group wins at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

December 30, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Sharjah, Dec 30 (IANS/WAM) The Kalimat Publishing House from Sharjah has won the best cookbook translation award in the UAE at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2012.

125 IEDs recovered in Jharkhand

September 17, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Ranchi, Sep 17 (IANS) Police foiled a major plot by Maoists to target security forces by recovering 125 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Jharkhand's Khuti district Monday, police said.

India beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

July 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Colombo, July 28 (IANS) India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third one-day international cricket match at the R Premadasa stadium here Saturday to lead the five-match series 2-1.

Two CRPF men killed, 5 injured in Maoist ambush

July 23, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Ranchi, July 23 (IANS) Two CRPF personnel were killed and five injured in a gun battle with Maoist guerrillas in Jharkhand Monday, police said.

Udaipur royal scion bags prestigious UN award

May 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Maharana Arvind Singh Mewar of the erstwhile royal family of Udaipur has become the second Indian to be named for the eighth Women Together Award for "Contribution to Universal Culture of the United Nations", an official spokesperson said here Wednesday.

Queen Elizabeth hosts diamond jubilee lunch

May 20, 2012 at 3:39 PM

london, May 20 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth hosted a Diamond Jubilee lunch for 26 erstwhile royals at the Windsor Castle to celebrate her 60th year on the throne.

Pakistan, Jordan for early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement

October 23, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Dead Sea, Jordan, Oct 23(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and King Abdullah of Jordan have called for the early conclusion of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Maoists halt bridge construction work in Jharkhand village

October 1, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Khunti (Jharkhand), Oct 1 (ANI): The delay in the construction of bridges over rivers connecting some villages in the Maoist-hit region of Jharkhand has increased the villagers' distress, particularly during floods in monsoon.

Lesbian blogger of 'gay girl in Damascus' fame kidnapped in Syria

June 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

Damascus, June 8 (ANI): A popular Syrian-American lesbian author of the Syrian blog called "A Gay Girl in Damascus" has been kidnapped by armed men in Damascus.

Kate Middleton pips Diana to become '3rd most beautiful royal'

April 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A poll has indicated that Kate Middleton's marriage to Prince William will make her the third most beautiful royal in history, beating the late Diana, into fourth place.

Kate Middleton's mum 'clashes with designer over wedding outfit'

April 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): Kate Middleton's mother Carole has reportedly refused to wear the dress designed to wear on her daughter's wedding day after a fall-out with the couturier.

Will-Kate planning Jordan honeymoon

April 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Prince William and Kate Middleton are believed to be planning a honeymoon trip to Jordan.

Carla Bruni felicitated for fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria

September 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM

New York, Sept 23 (ANI): French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has been honoured for her humanitarian efforts in fight against AIDS.

Aishwarya Rai makes it to Harpers and Queen Mag's 100 Most Beautiful Women list

September 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM

Islamabad, September 22 (ANI): Aishwarya Rai is one of the 100 most beautiful women according to a list published by Harpers and Queen Magazine.

When Demi Moore 'snubbed' Sarah Brown via Twitter

September 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

London, Sep 10 (ANI): American actress Demi Moore is alleged to have snubbed UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown's wife Sarah on Twitter by ignoring her post.

Now, Queen Rania of Jordan hops on to the Twitter bandwagon

May 9, 2009 at 12:30 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): After Barack Obama and Britney Spears, Queen Rania of Jordan has become the latest high profiler to join the microblogging service Twitter.

Jolie voted world's most beautiful woman

April 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM

London, April 15 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been voted the most beautiful woman in the world in an online poll conducted by Vanity Fair magazine.

Shilpa invites Queen of Jordan for T20 match

April 3, 2009 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty says Queen Rania of Jordan has accepted her invitation to watch a T20 cricket match between South Africa and Australia.

Canada's top bank bats for nation's cricket

January 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM

Toronto, Jan 14 (IANS) Cricket in Canada got a major boost Tuesday when Scotiabank, the nation's top bank, and the sports governing body Cricket Canada launched a national school programme to promote the sport.

Jordan's queen appeals for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

January 6, 2009 at 7:56 AM

Amman, Jan 6 (DPA) Jordan's Queen Rania Monday issued an impassioned appeal to the world community to move promptly to force Israel to halt its offensive on the Gaza Strip for humanitarian reasons.

'BSP legislator was in touch with minister after murder'

December 31, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator Shekhar Tiwari, after allegedly beating government engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta to death, was in touch with an Uttar Pradesh minister from Kanpur, a senior intelligence official said here Wednesday.

Police seize BSP legislator's vehicles used in murder

December 31, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh police Wednesday seized two vehicles allegedly used by ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator Shekhar Tiwari in the murder of government engineer Manoj Kumar Gupta in Auraiya town a week ago.

32 torture marks on body of murdered Uttar Pradesh engineer

December 25, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Lucknow, Dec 25 (IANS) Marks of torture and electric shock have been found on the body of an Uttar Pradesh engineer who was allegedly lynched by a ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator for refusing to pay for Chief Minister Mayawati's birthday celebrations, according to the autopsy report, officials said here Thursday.

15-year-old Iraqi girl was forced to become a suicide bomber

December 6, 2008 at 5:33 PM

Baghdad, Dec.6 (ANI): Fifteen-year-old Rania al Ambaki, a resident of Baquba, an al-Qaeda hotspot north of Baghdad, was made into a human bomb at an Iraq security checkpoint recently.

Stars Foundation invites application for 2009 awards

November 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Stars Foundation - a London based group that supports organisations working for health, education and protection needs of children has announced the launch of the 2009 Stars Impact Awards.

Indian software solution provider honoured for promoting HIV/AIDS awareness

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New York/New Delhi, Sept.24 (ANI):ZMQ Software Systems, an Indian software solution provider, was honoured today for raising awareness about HIV/AIDS across India using mobile technology.

Pak claims girl killed in LoC firing

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Sept 23 (ANI): The Pakistan Army has alleged that a girl was killed on its side of the border after Indian troops fired at its troops at the Line of Control (LoC).

Bono told to hit the gym to reduce weight

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New York, Aug 18 (ANI): 'U2' vocalist Bono has been told that he needs to hit the gym after his summer of fun is over.

Jordan's Queen Rania turns to YouTube to challenge Islamic stereotypes

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 26 (ANI): Jordan's Queen Rania has set up her own YouTube channel to challenge Western stereotypes about Islam and to warn youth from her country against extremism.

Jordan's Queen Rania turns to YouTube to challenge Islamic stereotypes

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 26 (ANI): Jordan's Queen Rania has set up her own YouTube channel to challenge Western stereotypes about Islam and to warn youth from her country against extremism.