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David Beckham loves styling daughter

May 20, 2013 at 4:14 AM

London, May 20 (IANS) Celebrity footballer David Beckham reportedly loves to style daughter Harper and has taken over the duty of styling her.

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.

Independiente defeat Gremio to reach Libertadores quarters

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Bogota, May 17 (IANS) Independiente Santa Fe defeated Gremio 1-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores.

Nargis Fakhri roped in for 'Main Tera Hero'

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) "Rockstar" actress Nargis Fakhri has bagged a "key" role in Varun Dhawan-starrer "Main Tera Hero".

Doting dad Becks retirement decision down to spending time with kids

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): It was only a few months ago that David Beckham had decided to join Paris Saint-Germain, and now he has already decided to retire.

Penelope Cruz's sis Monica gives birth to baby girl

May 15, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Penelope Cruz's model sister Monica gave birth to a baby girl - from an anonymous sperm donor- on Tuesday

Wade Robson leaving California after filing MJ molestation claim

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Wade Robson, who had alleged that Michael Jackson had molested him, is leaving California for good.

Kardashians 'forced to rename beauty line' following lawsuit

May 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): The Kardashian sisters- Kourtney, Kim and Khloe- were forced to change the name of their makeup line from 'Khroma Beauty' to 'Kardashian Beauty' after nearly a yearlong trademark battle with Florida based cosmetics company 'Kroma'.

Mexican death saint 'blasphemous', says Vatican

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) The cult of Santa Muerte or "Holy Death" in Mexico is "blasphemous" and worshipping it was a "degeneration of religion", a senior Vatican official has said.

Social media making forgetting romantic breakups difficult: Study

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The proliferation of social media has made getting over a romantic breakup a bigger chore than in the bygone era, even though digital photos and emails can be deleted in no time.

Dietary flexibility helped bears and wolves survive after ice age

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that dietary flexibility may have been an important factor giving wolves and bears an edge over saber-toothed cats and cave lions.

Oz choreographer's sexual abuse claim against MJ branded 'pathetic'

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Melbourne, May 09 (ANI): Australian choreographer Wade Robson's sexual assault allegation against Michael Jackson have been branded as "outrageous and pathetic" by a lawyer representing the late king of pop's estate.

Minor arrested with drugs in Goa

May 7, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) Anti-narcotics sleuths Tuesday arrested a minor boy and seized from him nearly half a kilogram of hashish (charas) worth Rs.70,000 in the international market.

'Aurangzeb' music average, but powerful (IANS Music Review)

May 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Film: "Aurangzeb"; Music Directors: Amartya Rahut and Vipin Mishra; Singers Sashaa Agha, Ram Sampath, Keerthi Sagathia, K. Mohan, Marianne D'Cruz Aiman, Vipin Mishra.

Elano hopeful for Brazil recall

May 5, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 5 (IANS) Former Manchester City midfielder Elano said he remained hopeful of a recall to Brazil's national team ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

Posh sports baggy pants on shopping trip with sons

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Victoria Beckham seemed to have borrowed hubby David's clothes, as she was spotted in a pair of baggy trousers in London on Wednesday.

LiLo goes shopping after pretending to check into unlicensed rehab center

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was seen shopping at an electronics store in California when in actuality she should have been admitted herself into a rehab center.

Bolivia earns $16 bn from energy industry

May 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

La Paz, May 3 (IANS/EFE) Bolivia has earned more than $16 billion from the energy industry since President Evo Morales nationalized the sector in 2006, officials said.

Pablo Neruda suffered from cancer, show tests

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Santiago, May 3 (IANS/EFE) The initial tests performed on the exhumed remains of Nobel literature laureate Pablo Neruda show that the Chilean poet was suffering from advanced prostate cancer, officials associated with the process told EFE.

Google Glass poses threat to user privacy

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Google Glass poses security threats as the wearable computer developed by the search giant does not have any PIN or authentication system, hackers have revealed.

Katy Perry branded 'Devil Child' by dad

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, May 02(ANI): Katy Perry's own father has branded the pop star as a "devil child."

Obama takes a dig at Republicans, media during White House dinner

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): President Obama took humour-laced shots at those things in Washington that rub him the wrong way - Republicans in Congress, the media, his critics - at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night.

Conmebol opens probe into Copa Libertadores brawl

April 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) South American football's governing body, Conmebol, has launched an investigation into a wild brawl after a Copa Libertadores match between Chile's Huachipato and Brazil's Gremio earlier this month.

How cancer spreads in body

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Cancer cells, which can break out of a tumour and invade other organs, are much more aggressive and nimble than nonmalignant cells, a new study has found.

Four youths held for Mumbai teen's gang rape

April 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Mumbai, April 27 (ANI): Four youths have been arrested by police in Mumbai for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.

Shahid getting a tan for 'Rambo Rajkumar' (With Image)

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor is soaking in the sun to get a tanned look for his upcoming movie "Rambo Rajkumar".

Hormone levels predict sexual desire among young women

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Researchers have long suspected a correlation between hormone levels and libido, but now scientists at UC Santa Barbara have actually demonstrated hormonal predictors for sexual desire.

Bromance relies on buddy system: Vir Das (With Image)

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) From food to music, stand-up comedian-actor Vir Das chooses something or the other to connect with his male co-actors because he feels bromance relies on their off-screen chemistry.

Santa Cruz reveals interest in moving to Botafogo

April 25, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 25 (IANS) Paraguay international striker Roque Santa Cruz admitted he is considering a move to Brazilian top-flight football club Botafogo.

Penelope Cruz goes topless in new Italian flick

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Penelope Cruz stripped off for scorching sex scenes with Emile Hirsch in new Italian film 'Venuto Al Mondo'.

Penelope Cruz goes topless for Italian film

April 24, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz shot for a steamy intimate scene with Emile Hirsch for Italian film "Venuto al Mondo".

Goa tourism launches beach bumming packages for couples

April 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Panaji, April 22 (IANS) For couples who love the Goa monsoon, the tourism authorities here have now offered a "beach-bumming" experience in the rain.

Botafogo confirm talks to woo Santa Cruz

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 21 (IANS) Botafogo confirmed they are in talks to bring Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz to the Rio de Janeiro football club.

Man cheats death after shooting self in eye while cleaning speargun

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New York, April 20 (ANI): A Brazilian man miraculously survived after accidentally shooting a 12-inch fishing spear into his face, while cleaning his gun.

Copa Libertadores: Eight champions to play round of 16

April 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Buenos Aires, April 20 (IANS) Eight teams qualified for the round of 16 of Copa Libertadores, a football tournament organised by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), and will play against one another beginning April 24.

Gremio seek Conmebol action over brawl

April 20, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 20 (IANS) Gremio will request a Conmebol probe into the alleged physical assault of their football coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during a wild post-match brawl.

Most distant blazar may hold new mystery

April 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): New observations of the blazar known as PKS 1424+240 showed that it is the most distant known source of very-high-energy gamma rays, but its emission spectrum now appears highly unusual in light of the new data.

14 thoroughbreds found at Mexico drug lab

April 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Mexico City, April 19 (IANS/EFE) Police found 14 thoroughbreds at an illegal drug lab in Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico, and arrested four suspects, officials said.

Shahid in demand for World Dance Day

April 18, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor has time and again proved his dancing prowess in Bollywood. Now with World Dance Day around the corner, many dance organisations want to associate with him.

India, Costa Rica sign MoU to enhance trade ties

April 17, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): India and Costa Rica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing trade and commerce ties between the two countries.

Ecclestone threatens to shift Brazilian GP

April 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Sao Paulo, April 16 (IANS) Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone says Sao Paulo could be taken off the calendar if the city fails to improve facilities at its Interlagos Grand Prix circuit.

When Victoria Beckham disappointed Spice Girls

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Singer Melanie Chisholm says members of former band Spice Girls were left disappointed when their bandmate Victoria Beckham did not pose with them on an occasion.

Ke$ha hires glitter guy

April 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New York, April 13 (ANI): Kesha has revealed that she has hired a professional glitter expert to make sure that she is shimmering at all times.

US to analyse Chilean Nobel laureate Neruda's remains to resolve 'poisoning' mystery

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Investigators from the United States will analyse bone remains of Chilean Nobel literature laureate Pablo Neruda to resolve a four-decade mystery about his death.

Mexico to play Peru with local league lineup

April 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mexico City, April 12 (IANS) Mexico plans to play Peru in a soccer friendly April 17 in San Francisco, California, with a lineup composed entirely of players from the local league, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced.

LiLo's parents in tug-of-war over her rehab future

April 11, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New York, April 11(ANI): The parents of Lindsay Lohan are butting their heads over her rehab future, with her mom insisting for a West Hamptons facility and her dad trying to convince LA prosecutors to approve one near his home in Palm Beach.

Colombia returns land to peasants plundered by militia

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Monteria (Colombia), April 11 (IANS/EFE) President Juan Manuel Santos travelled to the northern province of Cordoba Wednesday to preside over the restoration of lands taken away from 60 peasant families by the founders of Colombia's murderous AUC militia movement.

Mexican journalist's killer gets 38 years in prison

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Veracruz (Mexico), April 11 (IANS/EFE) The man convicted of killing Mexican journalist Regina Martinez has been sentenced to 38 years and two months in prison by a judge in the Gulf state of Veracruz.

Independiente secure Libertadores knockout spot

April 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Bogota (Colombia), April 10 (IANS) Independiente Santa Fe secured their passage to the Copa Liberatdores knockout phase with a 2-1 away victory over Deportes Tolima in an all-Colombian clash.

Malaga owner alleges racism after exit from Champions League

April 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Madrid, April 10 (IANS) The president of Malaga football club has sparked a controversy by alleging racism was the reason for his side's exit from the Champions League late Tuesday night.

Lindsay Lohan single again

April 8, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan, who began dating Avi Snow last month, has split from the rocker.

Neymar, Ronaldinho star in Brazil's win over Bolivia

April 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Santa Cruz (Bolivia), April 7 (IANS) Santos striker Neymar and former AC Milan midfielder Ronaldinho starred in Brazil's 4-0 demolition of Bolivia in a football friendly international here.

New software helps guide your career using LinkedIn network

April 7, 2013 at 1:56 PM

London, April 7 (ANI): Computer scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have developed a new software, which uses LinkedIn network to guide your career.

Over 70 companies to take part in Brazil oil auction

April 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 5 (IANS/EFE) A total of 71 oil companies are expected to take part in an auction of Brazilian exploration blocks next month, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said.

I tried so hard to save MJ that I could have had a heart attack, says Dr Conrad Murray

April 4, 2013 at 3:09 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has claimed that after he gave the pop star the sedatives and anaesthetic propofol, he himself could have had a heart attack because of the stress that he underwent.

Brazil's oil production drops

April 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Oil production in Brazil averaged 2.017 million barrels per day in February, down 8.5 percent from the same month of 2012, when output totaled 2.205 million bpd, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said.

Beckham wants normal life for children

April 3, 2013 at 4:20 AM

London, April 3 (IANS) British soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria want their children to lead a normal life away from glitz and glamour.

Hyundai's March sales down 4.7 percent

April 1, 2013 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India Monday reported a decline of 4.7 percent in its total sales in March, which stood at 56,437 units as compared to 59,229 units sold in corresponding month of 2012.

Paulinho eyes Brazil return for Bolivia friendly

March 29, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 29 (IANS) Corinthians midfielder Paulinho says he is hopeful of regaining his place in Brazil's national football team for its friendly against Bolivia April 6.

'Mama Grizzly' Sarah Palin roars 'we haven't yet begun to fight!'

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Mar. 29 (ANI): Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has released a fiery ad, making it clear she intends to be involved in the selection of Republican and Tea Party candidates in Congressional and Senate contests across the country.

Becks takes 'cute' daughter Harper for day out in London

March 28, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): David Beckham was spotted enjoying a day-out with daughter Harper in London on Wednesday.

Pope Francis refuses to live in papal apartment

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM

London, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pope Francis has opted to stay at a modest two-room residence instead of moving to a grand papal apartment on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, his spokesman Rev. Federico Lombardi said.

Mindfulness reduces mind-wandering, improves working memory and reading ability

March 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Washington, March 27 (ANI): As little as two weeks of mindfulness training can significantly improve one's reading comprehension, working memory capacity, and ability to focus, according to a study by researchers at the UC Santa Barbara.

Brazil World Cup Stadium in dire need of funds

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Mar. 26 (ANI): The Government of Brazil is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting in the next few days to find a solution for the funding of a soccer stadium that is to host the opening match of the soccer World Cup 2014.

Colombian football coach survives car crash

March 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM

Bogota, March 26 (IANS) Colombian football coach Francisco Maturana escaped serious injury when his car crashed in the northern city of Medellin.

LiLo parties with new boyfriend before rehab

March 26, 2013 at 2:50 PM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was seen partying in a club on the weekend, with her friends and her rumored new boyfriend, Avi Snow.

Pato poised for Brazil recall

March 24, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 24 (IANS) Former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato is set to be recalled by national football coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for Brazil's friendly against Bolivia next month.

Mayoral poll row clouds budget session (Goa Newsletter)

March 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Panaji, March 23 (IANS) The hero during the budget session of the Goa legislative assembly was unfortunately not the budget.

Tamara Ecclestone shows off 'amazing tan' on dinner date with fiance

March 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM

London, March 22 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who has just got back from her latest holiday to Miami, was spotted showing off her perfect bronzed, post-holiday body while enjoying a dinner date with fiance Jay Rutland in California.

Dakar Rally to begin in football star Messi's hometown

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Paris, March 21 (IANS) The 2014 Dakar Rally will begin Jan 5 in Rosario, the Argentinean city where football star Lionel Messi was born, and will end Jan 18 in Valparaiso, Chile, organisers announced here.

Brazil oil giant to boost output

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 21 (IANS/EFE) Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras, which is striving to boost daily domestic crude and natural gas output to 3.4 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day by 2017, said it plans to earmark 62 percent of its investments over the next five years to exploration and production.

Eva Longoria says she misses 'Desperate Housewives'

March 21, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Los Angeles, March 21 (IANS/EFE) American actress Eva Longoria said she misses "Desperate Housewives" and her fellow cast members on the hit show, whose eighth and final season ended nearly one year ago.

John McCain apologizes for calling Rand Paul, Ted Cruz 'wacko birds'

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar. 17 (ANI): Senator John McCain has apologized for calling Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz 'wacko birds', saying that he respects what his colleagues stand for.

Brown bears 'descendants' of ancient polar bears, not modern

March 15, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Brown bears on an Alaskan archipelago are the descendants of an ancient polar bear population rather than being the ancestors of modern polar bears, a new study has found.

Malaga third Spanish side in Champions League quarters

March 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Madrid, March 14 (IANS) Spanish football side Malaga enjoyed a historic 2-0 win over Porto to qualify for the last eight of the Champions League.

Brazil to play Bolivia as tribute to dead boy

March 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 14 (IANS) Brazil and Bolivia will play a friendly football match to honour a 14-year-old fan killed by a flare in a Copa Libertadores match last month.

New bionic eye restores vision in blind

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, Mar. 13 (ANI): A bionic eye has been developed by researchers that enable blind people to read letters and simple words.

Spanish consortium signs contract for Bolivia plant

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

La Paz, March 11 (IANS/EFE) Bolivian state-owned energy company YPFB signed a contract with Sener Ingenieria y Sistemas SA and Ros Roca Indox Cryo Energy for the design and construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant.

James Franco at Hollywood Walk of Fame

March 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS/EFE) Actor James Franco debuted his star on Hollywood's iconic Walk of Fame in a ceremony followed by a crowd of curiosity-seekers and where he was accompanied by movie director Sam Raimi and his comedian pal Seth Rogen.

Brazil disco fire toll climbs to 241

March 8, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Brasilia, March 8 (IANS/EFE) The death Thursday of a 23-year-old woman raised to 241 the toll in a Jan 27 fire at a discotheque in the southern Brazilian city of Santa Maria.

Brain treats prosthetic devices as part of body

March 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the human brain can learn to treat relevant prosthetics as a substitute for a non-working body part.

Mortality Index test can predict your chance of dying in next 10 years

March 7, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Melbourne, March 7 (ANI): A 'mortality index' that consists of a 12-item list of health questions can help predict chances for dying within 10 years for patients aged 50 and older.

Future spaceships may be controlled by thought alone

March 7, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): Astronauts of the future may be able to pilot a spacecraft using their thoughts.

Posh and Becks named Best Parent 'Role Models'

March 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

London, Mar. 6 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham have been voted as the Best Parents 'Role Model' in a UK poll.

Chilean Nobel laureate Neruda's body to be exhumed after Pinochet poison claim

March 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): The body of Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda will be exhumed after his former driver claimed that Augusto Pinochet's regime was behind his death.

Homer's 'Illiad' may have been written in 762 BC

March 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): One of literature's oldest mysteries is a step closer to being solved after a recent study dated the ancient Greek poet Homer's great epic 'The Illiad' to 762 BC.

LiLo to face trial in car crash case

March 2, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who apparently lied to police in her car crash case, will go to trial on March 18, it has been revealed.

Arnie 'dating' physical therapist

March 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Washington, Mar. 1 (ANI): Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has repeatedly and publicly expressed his desire to reconcile with estranged wife Maria Shriver, has now moved forward with his life and is reportedly dating a physical therapist, Heather Milligan.

LiLo rejects rehab plea bargain in car crash case

March 1, 2013 at 10:19 AM

New York, Mar 1 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has rejected a rehab plea bargain that would have kept her out of jail, instead opting to take her chances at the trial, according to reports.

LiLo 'smelled of alcohol' at crash scene

February 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New York, Feb 28 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan may avoid jail time as prosecutors are working out a plea deal for the actress' June car crash case, despite a new report that she may have smelled of alcohol at the scene.

Victoria won't tour with Spice Girls

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Singer Victoria Beckham has reportedly cancelled her plans to tour with the band Spice Girls.

If no progress with FARC, then peace talks over: Santos

February 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Bogota, Feb 25 (IANS/EFE) Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said that if peace talks with the FARC make no progress, "we're getting up from the negotiating table", adding that the guerrillas will not get the truce they are asking for.

Sylvester Stallone's mum Jackie suffers heart attack

February 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone's mother was rushed to a hospital, after she suffered a heart attack recently.

New method uses gold nanorods to harvest Sun's energy

February 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Washington, February 25 (ANI): Scientists at UC Santa Barbara's Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials have developed a whole new way of harvesting energy from the sun.

MC Hammer arrested for obstructing police officer

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): MC Hammer was booked and released from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California after he was popped for obstructing an officer in the performance of their duties and resisting an officer.

Jennifer Lawrence shows sideboob at 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Washington, February 24 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence dared to bare in a short black dress as she arrived at the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif. on Saturday.

Stallone's mother suffers heart attack

February 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 24 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone's mother Jackie has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack.

15 Republican senators call on Obama to withdraw Hagel's defense secretary nomination

February 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Feb. 22 (ANI): in a letter to the White house, 15 Republican senators have asked President Barack Obama to withdraw Chuck Hagel's nomination to be the next defense secretary.

Milky Way grew by 'cannibalizing' other smaller galaxies

February 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Washington, February 22 (ANI): NASA's Hubble Space Telescope peered deep into the vast stellar halo that envelops our Milky Way galaxy and uncovered tantalizing evidence for the possible existence of a shell of stars that are a relic of cannibalism by our Milky Way.

Victoria Beckham enjoys art with Harper

February 21, 2013 at 7:52 AM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham loves art and craft sessions with her daughter Harper.