Everything you need to know about Rosa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Rosa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS/EFE) Under the baton of Placido Domingo, acclaimed Chilean writer Isabel Allende's short story "Una Venganza" ("An Act of Vengeance") emerges from the printed page as the opera "Dulce Rosa", a production with a Latin heart and Greek tragedy in its soul that premiered Friday in Los Angeles.
Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Gremio coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has been suspended for six matches for his part in a wild brawl after a Copa Libertadores football fixture earlier this month.
Rome, April 25 (IANS/AKI) A treasurer for Italy's Northern League party has been arrested on charges of fraud and embezzlement while three other politicians were placed under house arrest amid a probe into misuse of public funds.
Miami, April 9 (IANS/EFE) Film distributor Venevision International said it has completely restored 25 classic Mexican films in high definition and plans to release them.
Miami, March 22 (IANS/EFE) The 15th Miami Fashion Week is underway, showcasing the work of more than 60 designers and with Spanish actress Ana Obregon as its official face.
Moscow, March 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Alpine skiing resort for the 2014 Winter Olympics is to refrigerate some 450,000 cubic metres of snow over the summer to guarantee the slopes are covered for the Games, Russian officials said Thursday.
San Juan, March 20 (IANS/EFE) After a two-year battle against cancer, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Draco Rosa launched Tuesday his new album "Vida" (Life) on which he teams up with 16 artists including Ricky Martin, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz.
Washington, March 14 (ANI): Overhearing a one-sided cellphone call is more distracting than exposure to two-sided chatter, a new study has found.
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama Wednesday praised the courage of Rosa Parks at a ceremony in the US Capitol where he dedicated the statue in honour of the civil rights activist.
Sochi, Feb 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Turin 2006 Olympic champion Ted Ligety said that the Alpine ski run that will host next year's Winter Games is remarkably long.
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Pop singer Nicole Scherzinger has been honoured with artist of the year prize by Harvard University.
Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi 2014 Winter Games organisers have said they are "pleased" with how the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park performed in the latest slew of test events for next year's Olympics.
Sydney, Feb 8 (ANI): A journalist had been racially abused and called a 'black c**t' on a Sydney bus, on which he was travelling with his daughter.
Berlin, Feb 7 (IANS/DAPD) The Berlin international film festival, commonly known as "Berlinale", is rolling out its red carpet for the 63rd time.
Washintgon, Feb 1 (IANS) People taking long-acting pain killers for extended periods face a five-times greater risk of low testosterone, the male sex hormone, a new study says.
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Researchers have found that low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain.
Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) The mass outrage over the Delhi gang-rape and the protests against corruption will bring in real changes in governance in India, said UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani and writer Gurcharan Das at the Jaipur Literature Festival Friday.
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazil's Felipe Massa will be the first driver to test Ferrari's 2013 Formula 1 car.
Moscow, Jan 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Some 75 people were evacuated from cable cars after a tree fell on a line at an alpine ski resort in Russia's Sochi city.
London, December 31 (ANI): Researchers say a regular bowl of gazpacho soup could be the key to beating high blood pressure.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian rider Shankar Sridharan made an impressive 18th-place finish in the 9th Yamaha Asean Cup Race 2012 that concluded Tuesday at SM City Santa Rosa in the Philippines.
Buenos Aires, Nov 30 (IANS) Argentina's challenging, mountainous province of Cordoba will host the fifth World Rally Championship May 1-4, 2013, the organisers said.
Miami, Nov 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexican singer Thalia put on the market Monday her new disc, "Habitame Siempre" (Live In Me Always), which includes duets with artists like Robbie Williams, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Michael Buble and Prince Royce.
Austin (Texas), Nov 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel is in pole position to win his third straight Formula One title after qualifying first for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Washington, November 15 (ANI): A gene so powerful it nearly triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by an international team of scientists.
Madrid, Nov 13 (IANS) HRT Formula One team is up for sale, its owners Thesan Capital has announced 16 months after buying a majority stake in the Spanish outfit from Jose Ramon Carabante.
London, November 1 (ANI): The Vatican's daily newspaper has overlooked the violent retribution James Bond administers to his enemies and given delirious coverage to 'Skyfall', claiming that it shows a new and introspective side of the spy while thankfully cramming in the usual dose of exotic locations and "extremely beautiful Bond girls".
Greater Noida, Oct 28 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel cruised to his second successive victory at the Formula One Indian Grand Prix here Sunday and extended his championship lead over Fernando Alonso by 13 points.
Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) India's Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan said Saturday he was happy to start from the penultimate spot ahead of at least one of the Marussias in his home Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit.
Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) Very few would bet against Sebastian Vettel winning the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix again. The defending champion was the fastest in qualifying here Saturday to go with his dominance in free practice.
Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) Highly-rated veteran Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa says he has been hugely impressed with his Indian HRT teammate Narain Karthikeyan.
Greater Noida, Oct 27 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel stamped his authority at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) by topping the timesheets again in the third and final practice session of the Indian Grand Prix here Saturday.
Manila, Oct 26 (IANS) An official in a Philippine city has announced a $121,000 reward for the decapitated head of an alleged leader of a car thieves' gang.
Greater Noida, Oct 26 (IANS) Defending champion Sebastian Vettel topped both practice sessions at the Formula One Indian Grand Prix here Friday as his Red Bull team dominated the proceedings in the afternoon.
Greater Noida, Oct 26 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel led the timesheets in the first practice of the second edition of the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Narain Karthikeyan, the first Indian to try his hand at big time motor racing, insists his future is hitched to Formula One -- and HRT at that. Ruminating on another tough season, the eternal optimist hopes for his best finish of the year at the second edition of the Indian grand Prix over the weekend.
San Juan, Oct 18 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican singer Draco Rosa is cancer-free after more than 18 months of treatment, his representative, Angelo Medina, announced Wednesday.
London, Oct 16 (ANI): Christina Hendricks, whose family hails from Birmingham, has said that she would take a "pilgrimage" in order to visit the city's famous 'Balti Triangle.'
Yeongam (South Korea), Oct 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel locked out the front row for Red Bull in the Formula One Korean Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday.
Suzuka (Japan), Oct 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel put in a dominating performance in his Red Bull to win the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix here Saturday and close in on Ferrari's championship leader Fernando Alonso.
Suzuka, Oct 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastian Vettel stormed to his fourth straight pole position at the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday, while his teammate Mark Webber went second fastest to seal a Red Bull front row.
Washington, Oct. 6 (ANI): The owner of a Denver restaurant has revealed that he received 'death threats' after he declined to accept a visit by Republican candidate Mitt Romney, and said that he "could feel the hate in the air" at his business recently.
Greater Noida, Sep 17 (IANS) India's Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan said Monday that he sees his future with his current team HRT.
London, September 17 (ANI): Cheryl Cole, whose new man Tre Holloway seems to have already been welcomed into her family, was spotted leaving her brother Garry's birthday celebration with her dancer beau.
Monza, Sep 8 (IANS) McLaren locked out the front row with Lewis Hamilton taking pole here at the Italian Grand Prix Saturday.
Monza (Italy), Sep 5 (IANS) Ma Qing Hua will become the first Chinese to drive in the Formula One Championship Friday when he replaces Narain Karthikeyan in the HRT for the first free practice session at the Italian Grand Prix here.
Washington, August 27 (ANI): Prince Harry, who was snapped frolicking around nude during a recent Las Vegas trip, is said to be very disappointed with his antics.
Sydney, July 26 (IANS) Panic disorders and Alzheimer's can be treated more effectively by targeting a new brain area that specialises in peripheral vision, according to a research.
Washington, July 26 (ANI): Almost half of the tropical forest reserves are ineffective towards preserving biodiversity, according to a new study.
Hockenheim, July 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One world championship leader Fernando Alonso stormed to pole position in a showery qualifying session at the German Grand Prix here Saturday.
London, July 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A new exhibition exploring the famous James Bond theme opens in London to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential silver screen franchises of all times.
Silverstone, June 29 (IANS) HRT reserve driver Dani Clos will take the wheels from India's Narain Karthikeyan for the opening practise session of the Formula One British Grand Prix here next weekend.
Manila, June 27 (IANS) US automaker Ford will close its plant in the Philippines next year, the company said Wednesday.
Valencia, June 23 (IANS) Sebastian Vettel claimed third straight pole position for Red Bull at the Formula One European Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday while Sahara Force India's Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta set the eighth and 10th fastest time.
Lucknow, June 20 (IANS) Six wagons of a coal-laden goods train were derailed Wednesday near Hardoi railway station in Uttar Pradesh, railway officials said. No one was injured in the mishap.
Sydney, June 8 (IANS) Plants separated by vast oceans and 34 million years evolved to produce the same coloured flower petals because of their reliance on bees for pollination, according to new research.
Huelva (Spain), June 8 (IANS) India's long distance runner Sudha Singh, an Asian Games gold medallist, has qualified for the 2012 London Games, breaking her own 3,000m steeple chase national record in the VIII Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo here.
Washington, June 7 (IANS) An army of gut micro-organisms, comprising some 500 to 1,000 distinct bacterial species and uncountable billions, keep us both fit and healthy with proper body weight, a study says.
Moscow, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Around 24,000 women were kidnapped and forced into marriage in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan in the past three years, an official report said.
Barcelona, May 9 (IANS) HRT reserve driver Dani Clos will replace Narain Karthikeyan for Friday's opening practice session of the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix.
London, May 5 (ANI): James Bond movie bosses are staging the biggest ever exhibition of iconic props from the spy films, to mark the 50th birthday of the franchise this year.
Caracas, April 25 (IANS/EFE) President Hugo Chavez said in a videotape broadcast Tuesday that he has forgiven all those who have desired his death.
Manama, April 22 (IANS) Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel leapt back into the limelight - and the lead of the world championship - with victory in Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix while Force India's Paul Di Resta made a strong sixth-place finish here Sunday.
Manama (Bahrain), April 20 (IANS) Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, who won the Chinese Grand Prix, set the pace in the second practice at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) amidst security concerns that prompted Force India to pull out of the second session here Friday.
Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) Four Vasco da Gama players have been given a combined 28-match ban for their part in a wild post-match brawl earlier this month.
Rio de Janeiro, April 8 (IANS) Ronaldinho scored a 92nd-minute penalty to give Flamengo a dramatic 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Vasco da Gama in the Rio Cup.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Two of the largest networks from emerging nations with socialist tilts - the Youth Time and the World Public Forum - have forged a link with India's youth. With help from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), they have set up an "India Youth Forum".
San Juan, April 2 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Draco Rosa appeared for the first time onstage since he was diagnosed with cancer in April 2011, performing alongside Latin music giants Ruben Blades and Juan Luis Guerra.
Panaji, March 31 (IANS) Organisers of the Lusofonia Games 2013 Saturday said the Portuguese version of the British Commonwealth Games would be held in Goa Nov 2-10, 2013.
Panaji, March 30 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the Goa government, the organisers of the Lusofonia Games, a multi-disciplinary sports tourney of former Portuguese-ruled colonies have expressed "shock and surprise" as virtually no infrastructure development has taken place for hosting the event next year.
Sepang (Malaysia), March 24 (IANS) McLaren repeated their performance at Melbourne with Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button settling the front row in the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday. Sahara Force India failed to make the top-10.
Sepang (Malaysia), March 23 (IANS) Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta feels it will be tough for them to make Q3 in the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying here Saturday following a strong show by their rivals in free practice.
London, Feb 29 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that she is so keen to play a Bond villain that she would be "there in a heartbeat" if the producers came calling.
London, Feb 29 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that she is so keen to play a Bond villain that she would be "there in a heartbeat" if the producers came calling.
New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): India urgently needs a national railway policy, a senior railway official has said.
New Delhi, Feb.3 (ANI): India urgently needs a national railway policy, a senior railway official has said.
London, Dec 30 (ANI): An Italian couple in their 90s will become the world's oldest divorcees, after the husband found out about an affair his wife had in the 1940s.
New York, Nov 23 (ANI): An "Al Qaeda sympathizer" who has been charged for planning to bomb targets including police cars and postal offices in New York, used to think that being arrested was 'no big deal', and was 'surprised' when police showed up to arrest him.
New Delhi, Nov.9 (ANI): The Government of India has launched a new ambitious programme to make Indian cities "slum-free".
Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): A Californian, who was arrested for throwing a hot dog at Tiger Woods during a tournament, said that he did so because he wanted to do something "courageous and epic".
Washington, Aug 23 (ANI): The world's best vampire spotting location is said to be set at Wallachia, now a part of Romania, where you can tour to learn more about these creatures of the night.
Washington, June 24 (ANI): A research has shown that the artificial sweetener is making it through traditional water filtering systems.
London, May 14 (ANI): 'Unlawful killing', a film about the death of Princess Diana, directed by Keith Allen has claimed that the Duke of Edinburgh is a "psychopath" in the mould of Fred West.
London, May 10 (ANI): News that a shocking paparazzi photograph of a dying Princess Diana is to be screened for the first time in a documentary about her fatal crash at Cannes this week has provoked outrage.
Washington, March 13 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has been named as the new face of the TOUS Spring 2011 ad campaign.
London, Mar 8 (ANI): The Mexican woman, who was the only person willing to become police chief of her town, has been fired after she apparently fled to the United States.
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Caches of tools and animal remains, unearthed the islands off the coast of California, are shedding new light on how early Americans lived and ate around 12,000 years ago.
London, Jan 14 (ANI): Doctors have suggested that drinking up to a pint of beer a day is good for the health and can reduce the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): Scientists have found a gene that protects against dementia in high-risk individuals.
Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): A new study has found that the Egyptian vulture population of the Canary Islands flourished around the same time as humans began to colonise the islands.
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A new book has suggested that the man credited with discovering America was actually the son of exiled Polish King Vladislav III and not the son of a humble craftsman from Italy.
London, Nov 22 (ANI): A pair of conjoined twins has amazed doctors to no end - the two children, who share a brain, can not only hear each other's thoughts, but also see through each other's eyes.
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a clue as to how some people develop a form of dementia that affects the brain areas associated with personality, behavior, and language.
Sydney, Oct 18 (ANI): The rescued Chilean miner dubbed as the "Casanova Nurse" after his wife and girlfriend were at loggerheads, reportedly has a second mistress.
London, Oct 17 (ANI): Chilean miner Yonni Barrios's mistress has revealed secrets about her sex life with him.
Valencia (Spain), June 27(ANI): Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel on Sunday put himself right back in this season's Formula One title challenge by comfortably winning the European Grand Prix in Valencia.
London, June 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that chicks count exactly like humans do - from left to right.
London, April 19 (ANI): A letter from a first-class passenger on board the ill-fated Titanic has been sold for 55,000 pounds at an auction.
London, March 28 (ANI): A Mafia boss has won the right to go to the bathroom in private while behind bars.
