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

Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased kidney stone risk

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that some beverages may be more helpful than others when it comes to preventing recurrent kidney stones.

J-Lo set to buy Hamptons mansion for $10m

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.

Consumer price inflation decelerates to 9.39 percent

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation (CPI) decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.

Beyonce hires Lord Sugar's 18.5million pounds jet for world tour

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Beyonce has rented British business magnate, Lord Sugar's, private jet to fly around the world and to get to gigs in style.

Murugappa group plans Rs.450 crore capex

May 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Industrial conglomerate $4.17 billion Murugappa group, while consolidating its acquisitions of last year, will invest around Rs.450 crore to complete on-going expansion plans, a top group official said.

Odisha Jana Morcha leader held on graft charge

May 1, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) The anti-corruption wing of the state police Wednesday arrested Odisha Jana Morcha (OJM) secretary general Jagneswar Babu on corruption charges, an official said.

Try granny's remedies, say goodbye to skin tan

May 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The onset of summer brings beauty woes like body tanning. This season try sugar-lemon juice pack or fresh coconut water pack or even honey-almond oil pack -- all natural remedies coming from grandma's treasure-trove -- to get a glowing skin.

Matt Damon puts Miami beach home on sale

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actor-producer Matt Damon has put his Miami beach home on sale for $20 million.

Mamata Banerjee condoles R P Goenka's death

April 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condoled the passing away of industrialist R P Goenka.

Industrialist R P Goenka passes away

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.

Matt Damon and wife Luciana renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana renewed their wedding vows after nearly eight years of marriage, in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia on Saturday.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actor Matt Damon and wife Luciana, who married in 2005, will renew their wedding vows in a lavish ceremony this weekend.

'Sobbing' Gazza names Rooney, Gerrard as 'lifesavers' for rehab clinic cash help

April 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): English football legend Paul Gascoigne, who has been fighting a long battle with alcohol addiction, had broken down as he named his friends Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard as the lifesavers who helped pay for his rehabilitation, at an interview.

De Niro, Ramirez to star in 'Hands of Stone'

April 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramirez will reportedly star in "Hands of Stone", a biopic on boxing legend Roberto Duran.

Sugar stocks rally after government decontrols sector

April 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Scrips of sugar mills rallied a day after the government decontrolled the Rs.80,000 crore (around $15.5 billion) sugar industry in line with the suggestions of a panel headed by C. Rangarajan, chairman of the prime minister's economic advisory council.

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.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows with wife next week

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, Apr 3 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife of 7 years Luciana Barroso are renewing their wedding vows in 10 days at the Sugar Beach resort in St. Lucia.

Exiled Putin foe Russian tycoon found mysteriously dead in UK home

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, Mar. 24 (ANI): The British house of deceased Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky was searched by chemical, biological and nuclear police experts to know the cause of death.

Dating site offers Georgia town $3.75mn to change its name to Sugardaddie.com.

March 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Online dating site SugarDaddie.com, which helps match older monied men with younger single women, is attempting to persuade a small Georgia town to adopt its name as part of a big publicity effort.

Sugar 'real villain' in obesity epidemic, not fat, says US doctor

March 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Sugar is the real villain in the obesity epidemic, and not fat as people used to think, a leading US doctor has said.

Sugary soft drinks may be responsible for 180,000 deaths across globe each year: Study

March 20, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to a research.

Kid's consumption of sugared beverages linked to high calorie intake

March 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes among children than those who do not, a news study has revealed.

Celebrity endorsement prompts kids to eat junk food

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, March 9 (ANI): Children are encouraged to eat more junk food if it is endorsed by a celebrity, a new study by the University of Liverpool has found.

Sugar buying fraud found in Russia's prisons

March 8, 2013 at 6:43 AM

Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian investigators have uncovered new fraud schemes inside the country's prison system involving buying sugar for prisons at inflated prices.

ASUS MeMO Pad available in India: Features, Price and Specifications

March 3, 2013 at 2:03 PM

ASUS has launched a new MeMO Pad in India, which offers a smooth browsing experience and fantastic quality at an affordable price. It is light in weight, easily fits in your hands and is great for your life on the go.

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.

Life has changed immensely: TV actress Roopal Tyagi

February 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Television actress Roopal Tyagi, known for playing Gunjan in "Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke", says life has changed after she became popular.

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.

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.

Diet drinks 'not behind junk food cravings'

February 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Sugar-free fizzy drinks are no more likely to make you eat junk food than water, researchers have claimed.

'Battling' Gazza could still win battle against booze, says pal

February 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne's old pal Chris Evans has expressed hope his friend would emerge victorious in his battle against booze after the England football legend was taken to hospital following a bad reaction while withdrawing from alcohol.

Now shop designer products for a cause

February 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In its third year, Design One, a two-day exhibition dedicated to luxury and glamour, will have some leading designers exhibiting their collections, and proceeds from the sale of some products will go to charities.

Cities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 pct through practical policy changes

February 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Cities across the globe can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive, but practical policy changes, a new study has said.

Greenhouse emissions in cities can be reduced

February 13, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Toronto, Feb 13 (IANS) It is technically feasible for cities to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent or more in the long-term, says a new study.

India's consumer price inflation rises to 10.79 percent

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) rose to 10.79 percent in January as compared to 10.56 percent in the previous month, on account of a sharp increase in prices of vegetables, sugar and oils and fats government data showed Tuesday.

UK tabloid calls on England football stars to save stricken legend Gazza

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb.11 (ANI): A UK tabloid has appealed to England football stars to contribute funds to save stricken star Paul Gascoigne in the wake of reports that he is facing the possibility of paying a 100,000 pound medical bill.

Muhammad Ali's family rejects 'near death' claims by brother

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Feb 4(ANI): Muhammad Ali's family has rejected suggestion that the legendary boxer is near his end, posting a picture of him enjoying the Super Bowl on social networking website Twitter.

Cut intake of Sugar to tackle obesity epidemic globally: WHO

January 18, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Cutting down on sugar should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, says a study commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO)................

'BJP should retrospect Gadkari's leadership': Congress

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Sunday took potshots at Nitin Gadkari over reports of the Income Tax (IT) Department issuing summons to him to appear before it, and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should now retrospect the leadership of its national president.

Britons sleep in dirty bed sheets!

January 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Failure to change bed sheets even once a month can cause asthma, eczema and rhinitis, according to a study which revealed that more than half of Britions sleep in dirty sheets.

Host of health problems caused by not changing bedsheets once a month

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan. 8 (ANI): Nearly a fifth of people in the UK fail to change their bed sheets at least one a month, which could result in them suffering from a host of health woes ranging from asthma to rhinitis and eczema, according to new figures.

When Keith Richard shot golf ball for ruining his breakfast!

January 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Rolling Stone band member Keith Richards reportedly shot a golf ball which had ruined his breakfast, according to the band's saxophone player Bobby Keys.

50 Tips for Weight Loss

December 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Do you feel frustrated and down due to excessive weight gain and want to get rid of it. You can loose your weight by including certain habits in your daily routine and by checking out some habits from your daily routine. Here are 50 Tips for Weight loss that will certainly help you loose weight and feel healthier and happier.

Pioneering Libyan rap group storms back after Gaddafi's downfall

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Dec. 25 (ANI): A revolutionary Libyan rap group, who had to censor their lyrics under the repressive Muammar Gaddafi regime, is taking YouTube by storm since the downfall of the dictator.

Wayne Rooney posts video of family dancing dressed as elves

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has gone green with a Christmas announcement that his new baby is a boy, as he posed as an elf with wife Coleen and son Kai.

Tiny meteorite detonation triggered data gold rush

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) A mini van-sized meteorite, one of the fastest and rarest to have hit the earth, detonated this April over California's Sierra foothills, yielding a goldmine of scientific data.

Meteorite that fell over Northern California on April 22 was 'one of fastest and rarest ever'

December 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California's Sierra foothills this past spring was among the fastest, rarest meteorites known to have hit the Earth, it has been revealed.

Britain's first women boxer Nicola Adams hopeful of becoming 'double Olympic champion'

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Boxing star Nicola Adams made women's boxing history in the summer and now she wants to rewrite the history books again in Rio four years from now.

Mick Jagger's love letters to girlfriend who inspired 'Brown Sugar' sold for $187k

December 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): Ten passionate love letters which Mick Jagger wrote to his secret lover Marsha Hunt in the summer of 1969 reveal a tender side to the Rolling Stones singer rarely seen in public.

Jagger's love letters to musician mops up a fortune

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) In the summer of 1969, Mick Jagger, the sizzling frontman of Rolling Stones, fell in love with a beautiful black American singer Marsha Hunt, who was the inspiration for 1971 track, "Brown Sugar" from the album "Sticky Fingers".

Mike Tyson rips apart Alan Sugar

December 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

London, December 10 (ANI): Mike Tyson thought that British business magnate Lord Alan Sugar was a pimp.

Opposition slams Akhilesh over sugarcane advisory price

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, Dec 8 (IANS) A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a new state advisory price (SAP) for sugarcane, the opposition Saturday accused Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of compromising on prices because of the sugar lobby.

Catfight breaks out at funeral of slain boxing champion Hector 'Macho' Camacho

November 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): The funeral of boxing legend Hector 'Macho' Camacho turned chaotic after a fight broke out between a woman claiming to be his girlfriend, a former lover and his sisters.

Ruckus in UP assembly over riots, law and order and farmers' issues(Update)

November 26, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Lucknow, Nov. 26 (ANI): Belligerent but divided on several issues, opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, led by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), created a ruckus in the state assembly on Monday with the objective of cornering the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over riots, the law and order situation and farmers' issues.

BJP defends Gadkari over fresh charges of shareholding in Purti Group

November 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Allahabad, Nov. 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday denied fresh allegations of financial irregularities related to the Purti Group against party president Nitin Gadkari, saying there was no benefit of raising the same issue time and again.

Boxing legend Hector Camacho passes away after being taken off life support

November 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Former Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho has reportedly passed away after being taken off his life support machines at a hospital, doctors have said.

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.

Freddie Flintoff KO'D booze in bid to train for ring debut!

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): Budding boxer Freddie Flintoff has revealed he has given up boozing as he gears up for his boxing debut in the Manchester Arena on November 30.

More women turning into 'Sugar babies' for new cars and breast implants

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Sydney, Nov 14 (ANI): A growing number of girls in Australia are joining escort agencies, hoping to hook up an older man who will take care of them in a "mutually beneficial relationship."

Mick Jagger's love letters going under the hammer

November 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Handwritten love letters from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to his former lover Marsha Hunt are set to be auctioned in London next month.

Sugar industry to gain Rs.3,000 crore on decontrol

November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Leading sugar industry lobbies Thursday called for immediate decontrol of the sector, saying it would result in a gain of over Rs.3,000 crore and benefit mills and cane growers as well as consumers.

Gadkari rubbishes Kejriwal's charges, says 'attempts to malign, defame me'

October 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday defended all the charges levelled against him by RTI crusader and India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal, saying there have been repeated attempts to malign his reputation.

Income tax officials start probe of shell firms of Gadkari promoted Purti Group

October 30, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Mumbai, Oct. 30 (ANI): Income tax department officials on Tuesday commenced a probe of alleged shell companies of the Purti Group, said to have been once associated with Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari.

'Sexually abused' Sugar Ray Leonard vows to become 'poster boy' against crime

October 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Oct. 30 (ANI): American professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard recalled his own experiences of being sexually abused by coaches he had trusted, as he addressed a Pennsylvania State audience on 'child sex abuse'.

EID Parry to complete rejig of sugar operations soon

October 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) EID Parry (India) will be completing the restructuring of its sugar business soon while negotiations for a coal-fired boiler to power its Rs.500 crore sugar refinery at Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada are progressing well, said a top company official.

Man detained for bid to fling slipper at Chavan

October 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Pandharpur (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (IANS) Alert security personnel helped abort an attempt by an activist to target Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan with a slipper at a public meeting Sunday in this temple town, an official said.

Statue of Liberty reopens after year-long renovation

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The Statue of Liberty has reopened for public viewing after a yearlong, 30 million-dollar interior makeover.

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.

Gadkari corruption allegations is BJP's internal matter, but RSS tells him to 'come clean'

October 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Nagpur/New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly asked Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari to come clean on the allegations of corruption levelled against him by the month-end, but at the same time has said that the issue is an internal matter for the BJP to solve.

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..............

Free sugar industry from all controls: Rangarajan panel

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) An expert panel set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday recommended lifting all controls on the sugar industry, among the most regulated sectors in India, to balance the interests of farmers and mills.

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.

Boxing great Lewis goes toe-to-toe with ex-Giants star Shockey in 'bubbly battle'

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New York, Oct 2(ANI): Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and former New York Giants player Jeremy Shockey were up against each other in a champagne bottle.

Iran to boycott Oscars this year

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Iran has decided not to send any film for the Oscars this year as a mark of protest against the recent anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" which has sparked violence throughout the Middle East, says an entertainment website.

`Macho' Camacho to have show on YouTube channel

September 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Miami, Sep 19 (IANS/EFE) Former Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho will have his own programme on YouTube's NuevOn channel on which his fans will be able to follow the ex-pugilist as he looks for a new love, his representatives said Tuesday.

Two IAS officers charged with corruption

September 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Vigilance officials searched 34 places in Tamil Nadu Saturday, after filing two cases against two IAS officers and a group of state officials for irregularities in quarrying.

Laptops: Window to the world in rural schools

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Khairat (Maharashtra), Sep 6 (IANS) For Walter Bender, co-founder of the One Laptop Per Child initiative, watching 20 children display great familiarity and skills with their XO laptops at a primary school in rural Maharashtra in western India was a proud moment.

Rolling Stones announces release of two new songs on GRRR!

September 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 5 (ANI): The Rolling Stones will be releasing two new tracks for their greatest hits collection 'GRRR!' on November 13.

Astronauts spot Sugar molecules in space around young star

August 29, 2012 at 10:51 AM

A team of astronomers has found traces of sugar molecules present in the gases around a young Sun-like star with the help of a powerful telescope Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)...

Sugar found in space around young star

August 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Washington, August 29 (ANI): A team of astronomers has spotted sugar molecules in the gas surrounding a young Sun-like star, using the powerful telescope Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).

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.

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.

Brit boxing star Adam pines for Nando's fast food after winning historic gold at Games

August 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

London, Aug 10(ANI): British boxing star Nicola Adams, who became the first woman to win a gold medal inside the ring, just wanted to eat spicy chicken and chips from a fast-food chain.

Sugar doesn't prevent weight loss when calorie intake is reduced

August 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Washington, August 10 (ANI): People can lose weight while consuming typical amounts of sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) if their overall calorie intake is reduced, according to a new study.

Sugar output may drop by 1 mn tonne

August 8, 2012 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India's sugar output is likely to drop by one million tonne to 25 million tonnes in the marketing year beginning Oct 1 due to poor rainfall in key producing states, especially Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said Wednesday.

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.

Sugar output pegged at 260 lakh tonnes

July 2, 2012 at 11:58 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Sugar production is estimated to touch 260 lakh tonnes in the current marketing year ending September, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said Monday.

New logo for Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary

June 29, 2012 at 5:56 AM

London, June 29 (IANS) The Rolling Stones band has roped in street artist Shephard Fairey to redesign their iconic logo for their 50th anniversary.

Fizzy drinks 'as bad for health as tobacco'

June 23, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, June 23 (ANI): Sugar-packed fizzy drinks are just as dangerous to health as cigarettes, health experts have warned.

Sugar-packed fizzy drinks 'as hazardous to health as tobacco'

June 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): Sugar-packed fizzy drinks are just as dangerous to health as smoking cigarettes, health experts have claimed.

Given my best to Sugar Ray: Usher

June 18, 2012 at 12:34 AM

Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Singer Usher plays Sugar Ray Leonard in the biopic "Hands of Stone" and says he has given his best to thea role despite having no background in acting.

Drake to be arrested for hurling bottle in recent Brawl with Brown

June 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Rapper Drake, who got involved in a nasty brawl with Chris Brown on Thursday, is going to be arrested for throwing a bottle at his rival.

Chris Brown's lawyer says Drake started fight at nightclub

June 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New York, June 16 (ANI): Chris Brown's attorney has said that it was hip hop artist Drake, who started the brawl that turned a SoHo nightclub into a blood-soaked battlefield, saying he has given police evidence that backs up his claim.

Chris Brown posts pic of face injury after bar brawl with Drake over RiRi

June 15, 2012 at 1:27 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): Chris Brown posted a bloody photograph of himself on his Instagram account after a rumoured brawl with Rihanna's other former boyfriend Drake.

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'.

Sex replaces religion in public arena

June 14, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Melbourne, June 14 (ANI): Sex and religion have exchanged places in public perception, with sex moving into the public arena while religion has moved away from it, according to a British scholar.