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Indo-Canadian MPs denounce ban on Sikh turban on soccer field

June 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Toronto, June 13 (IANS) Three Indo-Canadian members of parliament have denounced the ban on Sikhs from wearing the turban while playing football in the Canadian province of Quebec.

Reduced brain size in kids with low birth-weight linked to poor academic performance

June 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study has found that babies born with very low birth weight result in poor academic achievement in future.

Kobe Bryant memorabilia lawsuit settled, says auction house

June 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, June 11(ANI): New Jersey auction house, Goldin Auctions, has revealed that it has reached a settlement in a lawsuit over Kobe Bryant's memorabilia from high school and early professional career.

New species of marine fish from 408 million years ago discovered in Teruel

June 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Washington, June 4 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Valencia and the Natural History Museum of Berlin have studied the fossilised remains of scales and bones found in Teruel and the south of Zaragoza, concluding that they belong to a new fish species called Machaeracanthus goujeti that lived in that area of the peninsula during the Devonian period.

Lower brightness of smartphones to get good sleep

June 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) A recent study has shown that dimming the brightness of lit devices like smartphones and tablets could facilitate a good night's sleep.

81-year old mountaineer rescued from Everest

May 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kathmandu, May 29 (IANS) Nepali Min Bahadur Sherchan, 81, who was attempting to retain his 2008 record of being the oldest climber on Mt. Everest, fell ill and has been rescued from the Base Camp, officials said Wednesday.

Mountaineers conduct world's first stock trade atop Mount Everest

May 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, May 27 (ANI): Two mountaineers have set a world record by becoming the first people to use a mobile banking app on Mount Everest.

Ansari to undertake four-day visit to Uzbekistan

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will undertake an official visit to Uzbekistan from May 21 to 24.

Chinese may have practised agriculture before advent of rice cultivation 5,000 yrs ago

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Archaeologists in southern subtropical China have uncovered evidence for the first time that people living in Xincun 5,000 years ago may have practised agriculture -before the arrival of domesticated rice in the region.

Rights panel finds shortcomings in Pakistan polls

May 13, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The Pakistani authorities did not succeed in ensuring level playing ground for all parties, their candidates, activists and voters, said the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan which recommended a serious initiative to revamp the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Combined Lower Subordinate Service, UPPSC results declared, Check Results

May 6, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Public Service Commission, UP has published the results of Combined Lower Subordinates Service (Main ) Exams. 2004/2006

Khurshid briefs Mulayam on govt. strategy on Chinese troop incursion

May 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday is reported to have briefed Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on the government's strategy vis-a-viz incursion by Chinese troops in the Ladakh region.

Barca look to Messi miracle in return-leg of Champions League semis

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Barcelona, April 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona look for a miracle called "Messi" to help them to what would be the most remarkable fightback of all time to take the club to the final of the Champions League at Wembley.

Landing gear piece found in New York may be from 9/11 plane

April 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New York, April 27 (IANS/EFE) A piece of landing gear thought to be from one of the two aircraft that hijackers crashed into the World Trade Center Sep 11, 2001, was found near ground zero, a New York Police Department spokesman confirmed Friday.

74-year-old German shoots mayor dead, kills self

April 27, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Berlin, April 27 (IANS) A 74-year-old gunman shot the mayor of a German county dead before killing himself, police said.

Sweat predicts aggression in children

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Infants aged 1 who sweat less when they are scared may become more aggressive at age 3, according to new research.

Topless model gets cops to attend nude photo exhibit

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, Apr 18 (ANI): When Natalie White gave cops a topless tour of her Lower East Side photo exhibit, they were so smitten they declined to shut it down, even though neighbors had complained that pictures of her masturbating were in the window.

South Korea's producer prices fall

April 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Seoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korea's producer prices fell for the first time in three months last month on the back of lower crude oil prices, central bank data showed Wednesday.

NYC's 9/11 memorial charging $2 fee for online, phone reservations

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Visitors to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum will have to now pay two dollars service fee to book passes online or by phone.

Unrest in Guantanamo prison quelled

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Guards at the Guantanamo prison fired less-than-lethal rounds in a clash with detainees wielding "improvised weapons", the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has said.

Cutting down on salt and increasing potassium intake reduces stroke risk

April 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, a new study suggests.

Three militants killed, 3 soldiers injured in cross border attack in N W Pakistan

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI):At least three soldiers were injured and four militants killed when a group of Afghan assailants stormed an army check post in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Kurram Agency on Thursday morning, local media reported.

Women candidates from FATA invaluable pioneers: daily

April 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) Changes in Pakistani culture "go wide and deep", a daily said Wednesday while lauding the courage of two women who will contest the upcoming parliamentary election from the country's restive Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

Pakistan's election process formally kicks off

March 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 24 (Xinhua-ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan on Sunday formally kicked off the process for the May 11 parliamentary polls with the issuance of nomination papers across the country, local media reported.

Mars rover Curiosity sends images of Mount Sharp

March 16, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has sent new images of Mount Sharp from the red planet, which is said to be higher than any mountain in the 48 contiguous states of the United States.

India may get monitoring framework for hypertension

March 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India is exploring the possibility of having a national monitoring framework to help check hypertension cases, a WHO official said here Thursday.

Meet NYU student who earns $500 to $800 a week as 'foot prostitute'

March 11, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New York, March 11 (ANI): A 19-year-old NYU student who became a "foot prostitute" after responding to a Craigslist ad last year has shared her experiences as a 'foot hooker'.

Seven-year-old Aaryan becomes youngest to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

March 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): Defying his young age, seven-year-old Aaryan Balaji has added another record to his name by becoming youngest mountaineer to climb Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895 mtrs/ 19343 feet).

Diet and exercise keys to healthy life

March 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Weight loss and active lifestyle can help to counteract the effects of obesity, a new study has suggested.

Golfer trio scores 'rare' holes-in-one at same course on same day in New Zealand

March 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Wellington, Mar 4 (ANI): Three golfers Judy Morten, Brent Maguire and John Hopkirk, scored three aces at the Manor Park Golf Club in Lower Hutt, New Zealand on Saturday to achieve an unbelievable feat.

Atletico Madrid book Copa del Rey final spot

February 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) A storming first half show from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa proved vital as his side assured a spot in the Copa del Rey final after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla.

Economic Survey projects 6.1 to 6.7 per cent growth rate for 2013-14

February 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram tabled the Economic Survey 2012-13 in Parliament on Wednesday, which projects a growth rate of between 6.1 percent to 6.7 percent in fiscal 2013-14 as the downturn is more or less over and the Indian economy is looking up.

Asthma drug heals chronic, severe hives and itch

February 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, February 25 (ANI): A once-a-month, high-dose injection of a commonly used asthma drug has been found to be highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with hives and severe, itchy rash, according to an international team of researchers including one of Indian origin.

Girl abducted at 10 Natascha Kampusch finally reveals she was raped

February 19, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped when she was 10 years old, has revealed that she was raped by her kidnapper Wolfgang Priklopil during the eight-and-a-half years she was held captive at his house.

Myanmar, India parliamentary delegations hold talks

February 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Yangon, Feb 15 (IANS) Parliamentary delegations from Myanmar and India held talks in Nay Pyi Taw and exchanged views on further bilateral cooperation between the two counties and the two parliaments, official media reported Friday.

Myanmar, India to speed up construction projects

February 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Yangon, Feb 14 (IANS) Myanmar and India will speed up implementation of some construction projects, the official daily New Light of Myanmar reported Thursday.

12 killed, 25 wounded in Pakistan bombing

February 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) A remote-controlled bomb blast Friday ripped through a market in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, killing at least 12 people and injuring 25 others, Xinhua reported.

Marriage reduces heart attack risk

February 1, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Being unmarried increases the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attack in both men and women whatever their age, according to a large population-based study from Finland.

Brazil cuts electricity rates more than expected

January 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's electricity rates are being cut more than initially announced four months ago in an effort to improve the competitiveness of industry and promote economic growth, President Dilma Rousseff said.

Billionaire co-founder Sergey Brin spotted testing new Google glasses in New York subway

January 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Washington, Jan. 22 (ANI): Billionaire co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, was spotted travelling on a downtown train in New York late on Sunday night wearing the company's yet to be released Google Glasses, which is worth 1,500 dollars a pair.

How stress can negatively affect your sex life

January 16, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, January 16 (ANI): Stress has an insidious effect on our lives - taking a toll on our physical, emotional and relationship health, probably more than we realize.

Tokyo long way off appointing woman as PM, finds poll

January 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Tokyo, Jan. 10 (ANI): South Korea recently elected its first female president, but it looks like it will still take some time for Japan to follow their footsteps and appoints a woman as prime minister, a recent survey by Tohoku University has revealed.

Dozens injured in ferry accident

January 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) At least 50 people were injured Wednesday when a ferry carrying hundreds of commuters from New Jersey crashed into a dock in Lower Manhattan, authorities said.

Vilanova travels to US for cancer treatment

January 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Madrid, Jan 9 (IANS) Barcelona football coach Tito Vilanova has left for New York for a second opinion on the cancer he is suffering in his parotid gland.

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.

US Marine held in Japan for trespass

December 28, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Tokyo, Dec 28 (IANS) Police in Japan Friday arrested a US Marine on suspicion of trespassing at an apartment in the southernmost Okinawa prefecture, Xinhua reported.

Tom Cruise takes Manhattan restaurant manager out on date

December 27, 2012 at 11:49 AM

New York, Dec. 27 (ANI): Tom Cruise went on a date with a 26-year-old restaurant manager, who works at Beauty and Essex restaurant in Lower East Side, New York.

Download DDA LDC Clerk Admit Card 2012-2013

December 24, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Candidates who have applied for post of LDC in Delhi Development Authority are looking to download DDA LDC Clerk Admit Card 2012.The exam is scheduled to be held on 6th January 2013.

Mandela still in hospital

December 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 24 (IANS) South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela remained under medical treatment Sunday, the 15th day of his hospital stay, the presidency said.

Eight killed in coal mine blast in NW Pakistan

December 24, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Islamabad, Dec. 24 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight labourers were killed and around 50 others injured in a coal mine blast on early Monday morning in the northwestern region of Pakistan, local media and officials said.

Seven die in Pakistan coal mine blast

December 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Islamabad, Dec 24 (IANS) Seven people were killed in a huge explosion at a coal mine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a media report said Monday.

'Lusty' New Yorkers looking for one last romp before Mayan apocalypse

December 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New York, Dec. 20 (ANI): A sexy swimsuit model and countless other New Yorkers insist that December 21's predicted Mayan apocalypse is a great reason to have sex.

76 pc of Japanese MPs support revision of war-renouncing Article 9

December 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 19 (ANI): Nearly 76 percent of the 454 winners in Sunday's Lower House election in Japan want revision of the war-renouncing Article 9 of the Constitution.

UN reports 'sharp slowdown' of world trade

December 19, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The UN has reported a "sharp slowdown" of world trade, attributing the decelerating global trade growth to "a declining import demand" in Europe and "anaemic aggregate demand" in the US and Japan.

'Hawkish' incoming Japanese PM tries to ease international concerns on relations with China

December 18, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 18 (ANI): Shinzo Abe, who is the incoming Japanese prime minister, has tried to ease international concerns over his hawkish stance a day after his Liberal Democratic Party won an overwhelming victory in the Lower House election.

Barcelona close to La Liga title as Real Madrid slips 13 points behind

December 17, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid by 4-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday taking a 13 points lead from the 3rd placed Real Madrid and 9 points lead from the 2nd placed Atletico.

Ethiopians and Tibetans thrive in thin air using different genes

December 8, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, December 8 (ANI): Researchers claim to have pinpointed genetic changes that allow some Ethiopians to live and work more than a mile and a half above sea level without getting altitude sickness.

Probe launched over 'serial sex predator' attacking Oz women

December 6, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Sydney, Dec. 6 (ANI): Australian police officials are investigating whether an eastern suburbs sex attacker has struck for the ninth time, according to a report.

Chelsea told to stop pestering Guardiola for coaching role at Stampford Bridge

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, Dec. 5 (ANI): Chelsea have reportedly been told to stop pestering Pep Guardiola or risk losing out on the former Barcelona coach.

Following Malala's footsteps, Pak girls defy Taliban to get education

December 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Dec. 4 (ANI): Four girls in Lower Dir district of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province are following in the footsteps of 15-year-old education campaigner Malala Yousufzai - who was shot by the Pakistani Taliban - by defying the Taliban to receive proper education.

Too much or too little activity harmful for knees

November 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): Both high and low levels of physical activity can accelerate the degeneration of knee cartilage in middle-aged adults, according to a new study.

Reading, writing and playing games can help keep elders' brains healthy

November 26, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): Mental activities like reading and writing may benefit older people by preserving structural integrity in their brains, a new study has suggested.

Injured Dzyuba out for Barca clash

November 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Moscow, Nov 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow forward Artem Dzyuba will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona after picking up a hamstring injury.

Japanese PM telephones Manmohan Singh, reviews bilateral ties

November 15, 2012 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 15 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda telephoned Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh earlier today in the context of the fast paced political developments in Japan.

Aamir to start 'Talaash' promotion post Diwali

November 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) He is known for his meticulous planning and early promotion of his films, but superstar Aamir Khan has bent his own rules for "Talaash", which hits screens Nov 30.

ONGC Q2 profit falls 32 percent

November 8, 2012 at 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Thursday reported a 32 percent fall in net profit for the quarter ended September 2012.

Lady Gaga to donate $1m for Sandy relief

November 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Nov. 8 (ANI): Lady Gaga has pledged to give away 1 million dollars to the American Red Cross to help them with their relief efforts for superstorm Sandy's victims on the East Coast.

Star-formation in universe '30 times lower today than 11bn years ago'

November 7, 2012 at 11:06 AM

London, November 7 (ANI): The universe is suffering from a serious "crisis," an international team of astronomers has revealed.

Olivia Wilde stays downtown despite Sandy blackout

November 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New York, November 5 (ANI): While many celebs ditched downtown Manhattan last week for uptown electricity, Olivia Wilde decided to stay put.

Norway, Denmark open embassies in Myanmar

November 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Yangon, Nov 5 (IANS) Norway and Denmark have opened their embassies in Yangon, official media reported Monday.

Policeman drowns saving family from surging Sandy

October 31, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) A New York police officer drowned in his basement after saving seven members of his family from the rising surge of superstorm Sandy, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.

Sashastra Seema Bal SSB invites application for Head Constable

October 31, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Sashastra Seema Bal invites application from Indian Male/ female citizens for Head Constable. The newly recruited head constable (Ministerial) in Sashatra Seema Bal will be governed under SSB act and the rules applicable to the force will be applied on them.

Devastation wreaked by Hurricane Sandy in US may cost economy $50 billion

October 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): The devastation caused by superstorm Sandy along the U.S. east coast is being projected to about 20 billion dollars in property damages and over 10 billion to 30 billion dollars in lost business, according to a report.

Death toll due to superstorm Sandy hits 48 in US, may cost $50 billion in damages

October 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Oct. 31 (ANI): The death toll in the US has climbed to 48 after superstorm Sandy slammed into the northeast corridor of the country, knocking out power to more than 8.2 million residents.

Win or bust for Spartak against Benfica: Emery

October 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Spartak Moscow's Champions League football campaign is very much alive despite two defeats in their opening two games, coach Unai Emery insisted Monday ahead of his side's win-or-bust match against Portuguese club Benfica.

John Mayer celebrates 35th birthday with on-off flame Katy Perry in NYC

October 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New York, Oct 19 (ANI): John Mayer rang in his 35th birthday with an all-day, all-night birthday fete with on-again off-again girlfriend Katy Perry in New York City.

Physical activity benefits young and elderly alike with lower-leg coordination

October 18, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Washington, October 18 (ANI): Physical activity is beneficial for lower leg muscle coordination across both sides of the body in both the young and the elderly, a new study has shown.

Bangladeshi held in plot to bomb US Federal Reserve

October 18, 2012 at 2:43 AM

New York, Oct 18 (IANS) A Bangladeshi man was arrested here Wednesday in a sting operation by US authorities for allegedly plotting to bomb the Federal Reserve bank.

Kids on junk diet tend to 'develop lower IQs'

October 4, 2012 at 1:02 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): Children who eat more fast food meals will grow up to have a lower IQ than those who regularly eat freshly-cooked meals, a study has revealed.

US judge approves $6 billion 'default judgment' against Iran, Taliban, Al Qaeda for 9/11 attacks

October 4, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Washington, Oct. 4 (ANI): A New York federal judge has approved a 6 billion-dollar 'default judgment' against Iran, and militant insurgent groups, Taliban and Al Qaeda, after finding them culpable in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York.

19 die in Nepal plane crash (Third Lead)

September 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) Nineteen people, including seven British tourists, were killed Friday when their plane turned into a ball of fire as it crashed minutes after taking off from here.

Suri Cruise learning Mandarin

September 28, 2012 at 2:54 PM

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise's daughter Suri is learning Mandarin at her new school here.

Suri Cruise to learn Mandarin in new $40k per year Manhattan school

September 28, 2012 at 9:58 AM

London, Sept 28 (ANI): Suri Cruise is going to study Chinese at her swanky 39,750 dollars-per-year Avenues school in Manhattan, it has been revealed.

Truth behind 'Desk Derriere' revealed

September 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): In a new study, for which the buttocks of inactive people were scanned, researchers found that their muscles are shrinking and breaking down due to lack of exercise - dubbed "desk derriere".

UN chief praises Suu Kyi as 'global symbol of human rights'

September 22, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Appraising the contribution of the Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her work towards establishment of peace and democracy in the country

Suu Kyi a global symbol of human rights: UN chief

September 22, 2012 at 9:07 AM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has praised Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her work towards establishing peace and democracy in her country.

For first time, Myanmar state media reports Suu Kyi's US trip

September 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Yangon, Sep 21 (IANS) Myanmar state media Friday reported news about opposition leader and parliamentarian Aung San Suu Kyi's trip to the US for the first time, a rare move since the country loosened its press scrutiny.

US fixed mortgage rates back to record lows

September 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates this week fell back to record lows after the Federal Reserve announced last week a new round of quantitative easing, also known as the QE3, said the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

US lifts sanctions on two top Burmese officials for hastening reforms process

September 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Washington, Sept 20 (ANI): The Obama administration has announced that it has removed sanctions imposed on two top Myanmar officials.

Prince Harry was just '400 yards' away when Taliban attacked UK Afghan military base

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Kabul, Sept. 16 (ANI): Prince Harry was just '400 yards' away when the Taliban attacked the UK's military base in Afghanistan, but was rushed to safety.

Suu Kyi leaves for historic US visit

September 16, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Yangon, Sep 16 (IANS) Myanmar's opposition leader and parliamentarian Aung San Suu Kyi Sunday left Yangon for Washington on her first visit to the US in 24 years.

Bayern Munich, Hannover triumph in Bundesliga

September 3, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Berlin, Sep 3 (IANS) Bayern Munich came from behind to celebrate a 6-1 goal festival against Stuttgart whilst Hannover cruised to a 4-0 win over Wolfsburg at the Lower Saxony derby to close the second round of German Bundesliga football here.

Affluent less likely to help others in crisis

September 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) The have-nots reach out to one another in times of crisis or natural disasters but the wealthy are more likely to isolate themselves to safeguard privileges.

9 soldiers killed in check post attack in NW Pakistan

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): At least nine soldiers were killed when some unidentified militants attacked a security check post in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of South Waziristan on Wednesday, and the troops killed 10 militants in the retaliatory attack, local media reported.

China denounces Japan's Lower House resolution on islands dispute

August 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Beijing, Aug. 26 (ANI): China has denounced Japan's Lower House for adopting a resolution criticizing the August 15 landing on the Senkaku Islands by Chinese activists.

3 militiamen, over 20 militants killed in Pakistan clashes

August 25, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Islamabad, Aug 25 (IANS) At least three militiamen and over 20 militants were killed in clashes between Pakistani troops and militants in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Bajaur Saturday afternoon, reported Xinhua citing local media.

Lower EMIs for consumer durables, Chidambaram tells PSBs

August 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday called for increased consumer spending as a booster shot to the sagging economy and asked bankers to lower EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for consumer durable loans.

Low hormone levels may up risk for metabolic disease

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, August 16 (ANI): A study has for the first time shown a link between low levels of a specific hormone and increased risk of metabolic disease in humans

Soon, floating golf course in Maldives

August 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

London, August 14 (ANI): Maldives is planning to build a radical 320 million-pound floating golf course, which players could access by an undersea tunnel.

Diabetes needn't be a barrier to actively enjoying sports, exercise (Update:Diabetes)

August 9, 2012 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug.9 (ANI): Contrary to popular belief, the soaring incidence of diabetes is not confined to just the elderly or the obese, but athletes too can and do suffer from it.