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

Marc Anthony to launch first single of new salsa disc

April 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

New York, April 22 (IANS/EFE) American salsa star Marc Anthony will launch April 26 "Vivir Mi Vida", the first promotional cut from his new disc, which goes on sale next July, his publicist said.

Cabinet committee approves for 'Sugar decontrol'

April 5, 2013 at 1:11 PM

In a major move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal to abolish the levy-sugar mechanism, under which private millers have to sell a specified quantity of the sweetener to the government at concessional rates.

Writer Iain banks suffers from terminal cancer

April 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) "The Wasp Factory" fame Scottish writer Iain Banks has said he is suffering from terminal cancer and is "unlikely to live beyond a year".

Unhygienic conditions are major concerns for slum dwellers: Mayor

March 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mayor of South Delhi, Mrs. Savita Gupta has said that today Delhi slum dwellers got easily suffered from various diseases due to the ignorance and unhygienic conditions. There is a need to give proper attention to them so that they can be made aware about their health and healthy life.

Liberalise sugar industry: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13 Wednesday said the sugar industry needs more liberalisation to provide better prices to farmers and to increase efficiency of the sector.

Film to chronicle rivalry between boxers Leonard, Duran

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Panama City, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) The great rivalry between champion boxers Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran will be depicted in a documentary, filmmaker Eric Drath said here.

Life of Pi' leads Oscar pack, spreads Indian flavour (Roundup)

February 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian flavour was predominant at the 85th Academy Awards, when "Life of Pi", widely shot in India with Indian actors, won the maximum awards, including the best director's trophy for Ang Lee, who not only thanked his Indian crew but also wowed everyone by saying 'Namaste'.

Ben Affleck's 'Argo' wins best picture Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Los Angeles, Feb. 25(ANI): Ben Affleck's thriller Argo won the best film at the 85th Academy Awards on Saturday.

Woman defence 'intermediary' gets bail

February 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Kochi, Feb 11 (IANS) Mumbai-based Subi Mally, an alleged "intermediary" between suppliers and ordnance factories, who was arrested last week by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here, was released on bail Monday.

Indian Army to get US ultra-light howitzers this year

February 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian Army is set to get the first lot of 145 ultra-light howitzers it is purchasing from the US for $700 million this year

Jethmalani backs Yashwant Sinha for coming out against Gadkari

November 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 20 (ANI): Veteran lawyer and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday backed senior arty colleague Yashwant Sinha for his resent statement against party president Nitin Gadkari.

UK Govt. urged to ban sports stars from making millions through 'junk food' promotion among kids

November 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): British health campaigners are calling on the UK Government to ban sports stars from promoting junk food over claims that athletes are earning millions by fuelling obesity among children.

India's consumer price inflation rises to 9.75 percent

November 12, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Inflation based on the consumer price index rose marginally to 9.75 percent in October as compared to 9.73 percent in the previous month, on account of a sharp increase in prices of sugar, pulses and vegetables, government data showed Monday.

BJP says Gadkari not running away as govt begins probe

October 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Oct. 25 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday defended party president Nitin Gadkari over dealings related to his Purti Group of companies, even as the UPA-II Government began a probe into the latter's activities.

Sudan accuses Israel of attacking Khartoum arms factory

October 24, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Khartoum, Oct 24 (IANS) Sudan Wednesday officially accused Israel of launching an overnight air attack on an arms factory complex in its capital Khartoum.

Purti Group allegations: Advani backs Gadkari and says there is a conspiracy against him

October 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): The rank and file of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was somewhat left in a state of confusion on Wednesday, after senior party leader L.K.Advani came out strongly in support of party president Nitin Gadkari, and rejected all allegations of corruption against the latter.

Digvijaya demands probe against Gadkari, submits proof to PM (Update: Gadkari)

October 23, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct.23 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday submitted proof of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari's links with Purti Group of companies to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded that the opposition party leader be probed on fraud charges.

Digvijaya asks PM to have Gadkari's firm probed

October 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to order an inquiry in the funding of companies belonging to BJP president Nitin Gadkari.

Congress, BJP in verbal joust over probing Gadkari's business dealings

October 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 23 (ANI): The ruling Congress Party, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and representatives of the UPA-II Government on Tuesday engaged in a verbal joust over a delay in probing allegations that BJP president Nitin Gadkari's Purti business group was engaged in illegal activities.

Central govt. to probe financial irregularities in Gadkari's firm: Veerappa Moily

October 23, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Union Power Minister Veerappa Moily Tuesday informed to media that central government would probe into the alleged financial irregularities in BJP President's firm Purti Power and Sugar Ltd, after the reports of a leading English daily..............

New ad slammed for showing Cola-Cola bears suffering from diabetes

October 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM

New York, October 12 (ANI): A former advertising executive has teamed up with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to create an animated video of lovable, cuddly polar bears who suffer from real-life health effects of a diet filled with too much sugar.

'Barfi!' to compete with 70 films for Oscar nomination

October 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian filmmaker Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" is among a record 71 films vying for a nomination in the best foreign language film category for the 85th Academy Awards.

Antony calls for reducing dependence on defence imports

October 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday called for reducing India's over-dependence on defence imports and bolstering research and development capabilities.

Maria Sharapova launches own candy line

August 22, 2012 at 2:24 PM

London, Aug 22 (ANI): Maria Sharapova has launched her own line of candy, titled Sugarpova, in New York.

Maria Sharapova to launch gummy candies in NYC

August 19, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, August 19 (ANI): Tennis star Maria Sharapova has flown to New York City to launch a new line of premium gummy candies called Sugarpova.

80pc Brits turned off by bad odour

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

London, August 17 (ANI): Eight in ten Britons have said that they are most turned off by their partner's bad body odour, a survey has revealed.

Fake sugars won't help you lose weight

July 11, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New York, July 11 (ANI): If you think sprinkling that packet of Equal or Splenda over foods or beverages may help you shed extra pounds, then you may be wrong.

Catherine Zeta-Jones was never obsessed with rock stars

June 14, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed that she had a blast while shooting for her latest musical flick 'Rock of Ages'.

Pune ammunition factory develops rocket systems for Navy

May 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Pune, May 24 (IANS) The Ammunition Factory Khadki here Thursday handed over the first lot of 'Kavach' naval decoy system and anti-submarine rockets for induction into the Indian Navy -- a step that will reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

'Go-go' legend Chuck Brown dies at 75

May 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Washington, May 17, (ANI): Chuck Brown known as the 'Godfather of Go-Go' for the subgenre of funk music he helped create, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75.

Pregnant Sienna Miller takes up yoga

May 6, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Sienna Miller, who is currently expecting her first child with fiance Tom Sturridge, has taken up yoga to help with her pregnancy, adding that her skin has much improved since she got pregnant.

Pakistan plans to export 400,000 tonnes of sugar

May 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan plans to export 400,000 tonnes of sugar, out of 4.7 million tonnes that it produces, an official said.

Mario Balotelli's secret lover reveals his 'wacky ways'

April 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Mario Balotelli's secret lover, who had a 19-month roller-coaster relationship with him, exposed the crazy lifestyle of the soccer badboy on Sunday.

Mike Tyson takes wife and son to Poland to launch his new sports drink

April 30, 2012 at 10:42 AM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Mike Tyson, who has just finished a sell-out run at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, was spotted in Warsaw with his third wife Lakiha Spicer, and their son, one-year old Morocco Elijah Tyson on Sunday.

Mukherjee asks sugar sector to use latest technology to improve production

April 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Asserting that sugar plays a very significant role in India's agricultural and industrial economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday asked the sugar sector to use latest technology to improve the production and productivity.

Government efforts keeping sugar price stable: Mukherjee

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday that the government is using a variety of instruments, including trade policy, to keep prices of sugar stable in the country.

Ronnie Wood apologises for Rolling Stones reunion comments

April 16, 2012 at 4:43 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): Ronnie Wood has apologized to his Rolling Stones bandmates for remarks he made to the media last week about an upcoming band gathering in the recording studio ahead of a possible concert next year to celebrate the group's 50th anniversary.

Warmth eases jab pain for babies

April 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM

London, April 12 (ANI): Researchers say keeping babies warm while they are getting injections may offer better pain relief than the techniques doctors currently use.

Sugar production switch in liver may offer new avenue for diabetes therapies

April 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a pair of molecules that regulates the liver's production of glucose - the simple sugar that is the source of energy in human cells and the central player in diabetes.

Ex US champ Leonard fears about boxing's future in country

April 5, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Washington, Apr 5(ANI): Former American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard has expressed fears about the future of the sport in the country, where the sweet science is being overshadowed by the rise of mixed martial arts and the lack of genuine stars.

Roberto Duran bio-pic to begin filming in June

April 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM

San Juan, April 3 (IANS/EFE) The film "Hands of Stone", which tells the story of former boxing world champion Roberto Duran, will begin filming June 4 in Puerto Rico, one of the production companies said Monday.

'Sugar on a Stick' teaches kids how to learn

April 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A number of children are exposed to technology at an early age, but few are taught how to harness the power of technology to drive their own learning and their future.

Sugar Ray Leonard 'sexual abused as teen by his trainers'

March 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): Former boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by two of his amateur trainers in his early teens.

To beat Klitschko, Haye needs speed: Sugar Ray Leonard

March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

London, Mar.20 (ANI): Veteran boxer Sugar Ray Leonard believes British boxer David Haye needs to improve on his speed to end Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko's reign as WBC heavyweight champion.

To beat Klitschko, Haye needs speed: Sugar Ray Leonard

March 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

London, Mar.20 (ANI): Veteran boxer Sugar Ray Leonard believes British boxer David Haye needs to improve on his speed to end Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko's reign as WBC heavyweight champion.

Soon, gene technology to produce novel plastics and textiles from waste

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable natural resources, such as agricultural or industrial waste materials, say researchers.

Soon, gene technology to produce novel plastics and textiles from waste

March 17, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): New biotechnological and chemical methods will facilitate efficient production of chemicals, materials and fuels from renewable natural resources, such as agricultural or industrial waste materials, say researchers.

Prince Harry pokes fun of elder brother William in Brazil

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Prince Harry poked fun at Prince William, by putting a mask of his older brother over his face, while being very goofy, as he took part in a mile-long fun-run in Brazil.

Prince Harry pokes fun of elder brother William in Brazil

March 11, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Prince Harry poked fun at Prince William, by putting a mask of his older brother over his face, while being very goofy, as he took part in a mile-long fun-run in Brazil.

Mario Balotelli hits off with new Italian pal Mario Falcone

February 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

London, Feb 28 (ANI): Mario Balotelli seems to be developing a "bromance" with 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mario Falcone after they got chatting at a local nightclub.

Justin Theroux first looked like a serial killer to me, says Jennifer Aniston

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.

Justin Theroux first looked like a serial killer to me, says Jennifer Aniston

February 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.

Justin Theroux first looked like a serial killer to me, says Jennifer Aniston

February 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston, who first met Justin Theroux on the sets of 'Tropic Thunder' in 2007, has revealed that he didn't exactly leave the best impression on her.

Muhammad Ali honoured by celebs, former boxers at 70th birthday bash

February 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM

New York, Feb 19 (ANI): Muhammad Ali was honoured by 1,800 people including a host of A-listers and boxing greats at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Arena on Saturday night.

Kids seek 'sugar daddies and mommies' to pay college fee in return for sex

February 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Broke students seeking new ways to put themselves through college are finding success in a new website, which helps them find older men or women who are willing to fund them in exchange for a sexual relationship.

Kid's cereals so sugary 'they belong in chocolate biscuit aisle', says watchdog

February 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

London, Feb 16 (ANI)): Children's breakfast cereals contain far too much sugar and are as bad as chocolate biscuits, researchers have warned.

Jodie Marsh enjoys 'cosy' night in with 'just friends' Kirk Norcross

February 13, 2012 at 5:09 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Jodie Marsh and Kirk Norcross, who are both born and bred in Essex, seemed to have enjoyed a rather cosy night in at the bodybuilder's house on Friday night judging by the photos that she posted to her Twitter page.

Brad Pitt used to drive strippers to gigs for living

February 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New York, Feb 4 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that his strangest job before he became a hotshot actor was to drive strippers to their gigs.

Brad Pitt used to drive strippers to gigs for living

February 4, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New York, Feb 4 (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that his strangest job before he became a hotshot actor was to drive strippers to their gigs.

Mohammad Ali's trainer Dundee passes away after heart attack

February 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Legendary American boxing trainer Angelo Dundee has died of a heart attack.

Mohammad Ali's trainer Dundee passes away after heart attack

February 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Feb 2(ANI): Legendary American boxing trainer Angelo Dundee has died of a heart attack.

Kardashians 'Britain's favourite famous family' in online searches

January 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): The Kardashians have beaten the royal family and the Middletons to become the most searched for celebrity family online in Britain.

Kardashians 'Britain's favourite famous family' in online searches

January 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): The Kardashians have beaten the royal family and the Middletons to become the most searched for celebrity family online in Britain.

Sugar alcohol added to dental anaesthesia eases tooth pain

December 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Mixing dental anaesthesia with mannitol, a simple sugar alcohol, greatly helps in numbing the dental-drilling pain, doctors have found.

What your choice of wine says about you

December 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

London, Dec 21 (ANI): Our choice of wine is apparently determined by our temperament and persona, a new study has revealed.

Britney Spears and beau celebrate birthday and engagement in Las Vegas

December 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Britney Spears, who recently got engaged to her former agent Jason Trawick, celebrated her new fiance's 40th birthday in Las Vegas.

'White dwarf' triggers giant supernovae explosion

December 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM

London, Dec 16 (ANI): Some of the brightest known explosions in the universe, type 1a supernovae, are triggered by ancient, dense stars called white dwarfs, a new study has revealed.

Now, smart cushioning to prevent bedsores, postural defects

December 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Washington, Dec 14 (ANI): Scientists have now developed a smart cushioning sensor mat that will do away with the discomforts of lying and sitting by equalizing pressure selectively.

TV-style tests train students for real-life tasks

December 12, 2011 at 4:17 PM

London, Dec 12 (ANI): An Indian born scholar has revealed that TV-style contests inspired by programmes such as 'The Apprentice' are being used to help university students prepare for real-life work situations.

Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law to cross-dress for 'Some Like It Hot' remake

December 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law, who acted together in 'Sherlock Holmes', could become the most famous drag act in Hollywood with a remake of the comedy classic 'Some like it Hot'.

Serena Williams flaunts slim figure at Barbados

December 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM

London, Dec 9 (ANI): A trimmer and healthier Serena Williams arrived at Barbados to play in the Tennis Pon de Rock exhibition at the exclusive Sugar Hill Tennis Resort.

Brit PM says watching James Bond on TV makes for ideal Christmas Day

December 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

London, Dec 4 (ANI): David Cameron has revealed that watching James Bond movies on TV is a Christmas ritual for him and so is listening to the Queen's Speech.

India elected chairman of International Sugar Council

December 2, 2011 at 9:11 PM

London, Dec 2(ANI): India has been elected chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), an apex organization of 88 countries dealing with development of sugar sector in the world.

15 things a diabetic patient must always keep

November 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder and it has become increasingly common off late. Keeping a check on the....

Hugh Jackman was 'starstruck' to work with boxing idol Sugar Ray

October 30, 2011 at 3:17 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): Hugh Jackman has said that he was blown away when his sporting idol Sugar Ray Leonard trained him for his latest movie 'Real Steel'.

America's famous 'Sugar Daddy' parties moving to UK

October 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

London, Oct 29 (ANI): Britain is set to witness parties where young women agree to enter into relationships with wealthy older men in return for large sums of money, after the trend had developed quite a following in the US.

Sugar-free chewing gums may be 'no better for your teeth'

October 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): Chewing sugar-free gum could be just as bad for your teeth as the regular kind, experts say.

Hugh Jackman got punched from Sugar Ray while preparing for 'Real Steel'

October 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Hugh Jackman has revealed how he got hit by retired pro boxer Sugar Ray Leonard while preparing for the film 'Real Steel.'

'Mother of hip hop' Sylvia Robinson dies at 75

October 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

London, Oct 2 (ANI): Sylvia Robinson, the pioneer of rap music, has died in New Jersey following a congestive heart failure. She was 75.

How a desk job can send you early to the grave

September 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Sydney, Sept 29 (ANI): Bad news for those who have desk jobs - a new study has found that sitting down for long periods of time increases risk of early death.

Sugar-free polyol gum, lozenges, hard candy help prevent cavities

September 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): A multi-disciplinary expert panel has recommended that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities.

Def Leppard 'don't see the point' in releasing full-length albums

June 8, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): English rock band Def Leppard has hinted they will stop releasing full length albums, saying people don't have the time to listen to them.

David Arquette hospitalized after head-on car collision

March 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

London, March 05 (ANI): Actor David Arquette has been hospitalized after a head-on car collision in West Hollywood.

David Arquette hospitalized after head-on car collision

March 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

London, March 05 (ANI): Actor David Arquette has been hospitalized after a head-on car collision in West Hollywood.

Sugar cube-sized supercomputer in 10 to 15 years: IBM

November 27, 2010 at 11:05 AM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): IBM scientists have said that a pioneering research effort could shrink the world's most powerful supercomputer processors to the size of a sugar cube.

World heavyweight king Haye will retire at 31 with his 'money and marbles' intact

November 15, 2010 at 2:40 PM

London, Nov 15 (ANI): The WBA world heavyweight king David Haye has said that he wants to quit boxing after he turns 31 next October because he does not want his record ruined if he continued playing after the specified date.

Sugar cube-sized supercomputer in 10 to 15 years: IBM

November 13, 2010 at 12:02 PM

London, Nov 13 (ANI): IBM scientists have said that a pioneering research effort could shrink the world's most powerful supercomputer processors to the size of a sugar cube.

Simon Cowell's Brit women's 'top secret crush'

October 11, 2010 at 3:41 PM

London, Oct 11 (ANI): X Factor supremo Simon Cowell is British women's top-secret crush, according to a new poll.

US woman's photos lifted from Facebook, used on dating sites

September 4, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): An impersonator stole a woman's photos from her Facebook account and used them on several online dating sites.

Left activists court arrest against price rise

April 8, 2010 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): Left party activists on Thursday staged a massive demonstration here as a part of their nation-wide 'jail bharo' agitation in protest against the government's failure to check the rising prices of essential commodities.

Manmohan Singh to preside over price rise meeting

April 8, 2010 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 8 (ANI): The first meeting of the high-powered committee on price rise, constituted by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, will convene its first meeting today.

Tyson expresses delight over being voted into Boxing Hall of Fame

February 19, 2010 at 3:46 PM

New York, Feb.19 (ANI): Former world heavy weight boxing champion Mike Tyson is to be voted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Manmohan Singh meets Chief Ministers over price rise

February 6, 2010 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has begun a meeting with chief ministers on the issue of combating a surging inflation.

Manmohan Singh meets Chief Ministers over price rise

February 6, 2010 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has begun a meeting with chief ministers on the issue of combating a surging inflation.

Congress Working Committee discuss price rise issue

February 5, 2010 at 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday discussed the spiraling price rise at a meeting, after the Congress President Sonia Gandhi declared it a matter of 'high concern'.

Bhopal Gas tragedy victims stage rally outside Union Carbide factory

December 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Bhopal, Dec.3 (ANI): Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy and their families held a rally outside Union Carbide Factory to mark 25th anniversary of world's most deadly industrial disaster.

Sweet-toothed Britney splashes £2,000 on candies in Vegas

September 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM

London, Sep 29 (ANI): Britney Spears found time to treat her sweet tooth with sugary delicacies worth 2,000 pounds during the North American leg of her 'Circus' World Tour.

'Doctor Who' star Tennant beats Obama as pupils' dream head teacher

September 17, 2009 at 4:33 PM

London, September 17 (ANI): 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant has piped US President Barack Obama after being voted children's "dream" head teacher in a poll.

Robert Pattinson voted Fav Teacher fans would like to have

September 11, 2009 at 11:33 AM

London, Sept 11 (ANI): Twilight star Robert Pattinson has been named as the favourite celeb teacher students would like to have.

New sugar season to begin with much lower stocks: Pawar

September 1, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 1 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the new sugar season will begin with much lower stocks, as the production will be hit by lower sugar recovery from cane after the failure of monsoon rains.