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Dubai's 'The Change Initiative' named 'world's most sustainable building'

June 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Dubai, June 17(ANI): Dubai, which is the home to the tallest building, also has the "most sustainable" commercial building in the world- The Change Initiative (TCI).

Australia temporarily bans 19 synthetic drugs

June 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, June 17 (IANS/EFE) A temporary ban has been imposed by the Australian government on the sale of 19 synthetic drugs in the wake of the death of a teenager who used a substance similar to LSD, the media reported.

Scientists engineer virus that delivers genes to restore sight

June 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, June 13 (IANS) Scientists in the US have engineered a virus that inserts genes into the eyes as a way of restoring sight in those afflicted by diseases that cause blinding, a new study says.

Gillard's 'small breasts, huge thighs' menu served on Liberal Party dinner raises stink Down Under

June 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Sydney, June 12 (ANI): A fundraising dinner of the Liberal Party was cluttered with a deeply sexist menu describing Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a quail with 'small breasts, huge thighs and a big red b*x'.

Standard and Poor's raises US credit outlook from negative to stable

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): American financial service company Standard and Poor (SandP) have downgraded their ratings for the US economy from AAA to AA+ owing to the nation's improving economy.

US blacklists two South African firms for Iran link

June 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Cape Town, June 9 (IANS) Two South African companies have been blacklisted by the US for being allegedly involved in operations worth billions of dollars on behalf of Iran, a media report said Sunday.

Doctors to focus on women's wellbeing

June 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Bangalore, June 7 (IANS) The Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India Friday resolved to focus on the wellbeing of women to build a healthy generation with better healthcare services.

Australian retailers sign Bangladeshi safety accord

June 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Beijing, June 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Australian retailers Kmart and Target on Friday joined other global brands to protect thousands of garment-makers in Bangladesh by signing a major health and safety accord.

Building collapses in Philadelphia

June 5, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) A building has collapsed in the city of Philadelphia, with up to 10 people believed to be trapped under the rubble, Xinhua reported quoting the US media.

Building collapses in Philadelphia

June 5, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Washington, June 5 (IANS) A building collapsed in Philadelphia, with several people believed to be buried inside, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

US slaps sanctions on Iran's petrochemical industry

June 1, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Washington, June 1 (IANS) The US government has slapped sanctions on Iran's petrochemical industry as part of its efforts to intensify the squeeze on Tehran's economy.

US fixed mortgage rates hit one-year high

May 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates continued to move up this week for the fourth consecutive week, hitting the highest level in a year, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

Russia, NATO to hold joint Black Sea drills

May 29, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Moscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and NATO will conduct a joint naval exercise in the Black Sea this coming fall (September to November), Russia's envoy to NATO has said.

Sridevi, Boney Kapoor launch retail property

May 26, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Nashik, May 26 (IANS) Actress Sridevi and her producer husband Boney Kapoor launched retail property Maitreya Greens housing project here Sunday and also became the first to book a flat there.

Rudolf Hess was suspected of trying to access 'hidden fortune', reveals secret files

May 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Secret intelligence files have revealed that Rudolf Hess, a prominent politician in Nazi Germany, was suspected of trying to access a hidden fortune when he flew to Scotland.

Missiles not meteorites on US-Russia agenda

May 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

Moscow, May 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US plans to collaborate with Russia on missile issues and Afghanistan, but not planetary defence from space threats, a US diplomat said.

Lady Gaga ready for live gig in August?

May 25, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga, who underwent a hip operation earlier this year, is likely to perform on stage at a Beyonce Knowles' show in New York in August.

Obama to curtail drones in focused war on terror

May 24, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Washington, May 24 (IANS) Making a shift from a boundless "global war on terror", US President Barack Obama Thursday announced a new counter-terrorism policy narrowing the use of drones that has put it at odds with key allies like Pakistan.

Beyonce shares anniversary pics of controversial Cuba trip with Jay-Z

May 23, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): Beyonce, who celebrated her fifth wedding anniversary last month in Cuba with her husband Jay-Z, has shared pictures of the controversial trip on Tumblr.

Goa to host conference on green industry practices

May 23, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Panaji, May 23 (IANS) Aiming to position Goa as a leader in green practices in construction, manufacturing and hospitality industry, a CII conference on eco-friendly practices will be held later this month, organisers said Thursday.

Gwyneth Paltrow pockets millions for fragrance campaign?

May 23, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow reportedly earned $2 million for the campaign of Hugo Boss's latest scent - Boss Jour Pour Femme.

Tim Cook defends tax avoidance claims against Apple

May 22, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Apple has been defending itself against accusations that it avoided paying tax on tens of billions of dollars in profits.

Drugs found to prevent and treat Alzheimer's in mice

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): A class of pharmaceuticals can both prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease in mice, researchers at USC have found.

India, US seek elimination of terror havens

May 22, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) India and the US have called upon all nations - without naming any country - to take effective steps to work toward eliminating sanctuaries and infrastructure that supports terrorism and to increase efforts to counter violent extremism.

Cara Delevingne rejects Leonardo DiCaprio

May 21, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Cara Delevingne reportedly snubbed Leonardo DiCaprio at the after party for his new flick 'The Great Gatsby' in Cannes, last week.

President Karzai invites CII to set up healthcare and skill building centers in Afghanistan

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): In an exclusive interaction with a group of CII CEOs , President Karzai called for Indian Investment in prominent sectors including Healthcare, Agri business, Telecom and Capacity Building.

Apple accused of billion-dollar tax evading scheme

May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

London, May 21(ANI): Apple has been accused of evading taxes in UK by creating offshore entities that are not tax resident anywhere, a Senate committee has alleged.

Carey Mulligan always wanted to act alongside Leonardo DiCaprio

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Carey Mulligan has revealed that it was her childhood dream to star opposite her 'The Great Gatsby' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

'Russian tourists in Goa may touch 200,000'

May 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Panaji, May 20 (IANS) The number of Russian tourists to Goa could soon touch 200,000 annually, newly-appointed Russian honorary consul in Goa Victor Albuquerque said Monday.

Heidi Klum spares weekends for kids

May 19, 2013 at 3:58 AM

Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) German supermodel Heidi Klum always keeps her weekends free for her children.

Sun unleashes earth-directed solar particles into space

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): At 5:24 am EDT on May 17, the sun erupted with an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection or CME, a solar phenomenon that can send billions of tons of solar particles into space that can reach Earth one to three days later and affect electronic systems in satellites and on the ground.

Number of internet, mobile phone users soar in Brazil

May 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 17 (IANS) The number of internet and mobile phone users in Brazil has significantly increased since 2005 as more people from the middle and low classes have got access to them, official statistics showed.

Walmart plans for own safety inspection at Bangladesh factories

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Walmart has planned to conduct safety investigations at its Bangladesh factories by its own and not join accord with other retailers.

Malaria-infected mosquitoes more attracted to human odour

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odour than uninfected mosquitoes.

US tax agency chief resigns amid controversy over scrutiny for conservative groups

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): President Barack Obama has announced the head of the US tax agency has resigned after it emerged his staff singled out conservative groups for extra scrutiny.

Top US official resigns

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has said that the acting commissioner of Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is at the centre of a scandal that subjects conservative groups to extra scrutiny, has resigned and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has accepted it.

Chidambaram leaves for five-day foreign visit to UK, France and Qatar

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram left today on a five-day three nation tour of UK, France and Qatar.

Gurgaon administration wants e-stamping

May 13, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) To lessen the wait and hardship of the people for registering property, the Gurgaon district administration has urged the Haryana government to introduce e-stamping to make things easier, a spokesman said Monday.

Women's hair looks its best at 29: Study

May 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

London, May 12 (IANS) Women in their late twenties can rejoice as a report suggests that your hair would look best as you reach 29 years of age.

Forlan hits out at former club Inter Milan

May 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Uruguay international striker Diego Forlan has lambasted former club Inter Milan, claiming he was made to feel like an outcast by the Italian Serie A outfit.

Isla Fisher feared for life when stunt went wrong

May 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Isha Isla Fisher panicked when an underwater stunt shot for her upcoming film "Now You See Me" went wrong.

Facebook eyeing $1 billion Waze GPS app deal

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Paris, May 11 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook is in talks with Israel-based GPS mobile app Waze for a deal worth a whopping one billion dollars.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin spark dispute with neighbours over 'too-high gate'

May 10, 2013 at 5:10 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has angered her neighbours in Los Angeles after allegedly erecting a towering gate at the entrance of their mansion.

I'm never going again to Met Gala, says Gwyneth Paltrow

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has slammed the Met Gala, declaring that she won't be attending it again.

Brazil sells $750 mn government bonds

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 10 (IANS) Brazil said that it sold $750 million worth of dollar-denominated government bonds due January 2023 in European and US markets.

Charlie Brown's voice artist gets probation

May 9, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) Peter Robbins, who used to lend his voice to Charlie Brown, was sentenced to jail for stalking his ex-girlfriend and her plastic surgeon.

I never get recognised: Carey Mulligan

May 8, 2013 at 8:00 AM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan says no one recognises her at public places, but her husband Marcus Mumford receives attention from fans.

IT researchers hack Google's Australian office building

May 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): Google's Wharf 7 office in Sydney has stated that their building control system, which monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment, has been hacked by two IT security researchers.

Liam Gallagher says he would quit music if album flops

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Liam Gallagher has said that he would quit music if his band's new album doesn't turn out to be a hit.

Gwyneth Paltrow eyeing own talk show

May 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow is keen to host her own talk show.

DiCaprio content with life

May 3, 2013 at 5:24 AM

New York, May 3 (IANS) Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is happy with his current life, and says he does not wish to repeat anything from the past.

Russia insists on UN probe of Syria chemical weapons

May 3, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Budapest, May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has urged the UN to respond to Syria's request to probe the alleged use of chemical weapons on its territory in March, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Manipur takes steps to revive its tourism sector

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Imphal, May 2 (ANI): With an aim to generate awareness and promote the tourism sector, a two-day seminar on "Strategy for Tourism Development and Capacity Building" was held in Imphal.

Polaris commences organisational restructuring

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Polaris Financial Technology is going in for an organisational restructuring and would soon finalise a consultant for this, company chairman Arun Jain said Thursday.

Insects' eyes inspire new digital camera with unique imaging capabilities

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Digital cameras with designs that mimic those of ocular systems found in dragonflies, bees, praying mantises and other insects have been created.

CM launches the ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme

May 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Delhi government has launched an ambitious Delhi Swavlamban Scheme to provide pension to the workers after their retirement. The Scheme was announced by the Chief Minister in her budget speech. It conveys government?s concern about the old age of workers as it recognizes the critical role played by the workers in the un-organized and informal sector to make the lives of other comfortable and leisurely.

Three Russian n-submarines to be recommissioned

May 2, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Moscow, May 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three nuclear submarines of the Russian Navy currently under maintenance will be recommissioned by 2014, a Navy spokesperson said.

Madrid win but Dortmund reach Champions League final

May 1, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Madrid, May 1 (IANS) Two late goals left Real Madrid within touching distance of the 3-0 win they needed to qualify for the final of the Champions League, but in the end although the Spanish side won 2-0, Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win in the first leg was enough to take them to Wembley with an aggregate score of 4-3 in their favour.

Three Russian n-submarines to be recommissioned

May 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Three nuclear submarines of the Russian Navy currently under maintenance will be recommissioned by 2014, a Navy spokesman said.

1 WTC to be tallest building in western hemisphere

April 28, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New York, April 28 (IANS) Construction crews at the 9/11 site will raise the final two sections of a 408-foot spire to the top of the One World Trade Center building Monday, making the building the tallest in the western hemisphere.

Building collapse in France kills two

April 28, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Paris, April 28 (IANS) Part of a four-storey residential building in the French city of Reims collapsed Sunday following an explosion, killing two people, BBC reported.

Gwyneth Paltrow looked great on sheer no-underwear dress, says stylist

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, Apr. 28 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow, who caused a stir on the red carpet when she wore an Antonio Berardi dress with sheer paneling down the length of her dress sans an underwear, has found an unlikely friend in her stylist.

Paltrow embarassed over 'disaster' dress

April 27, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admits she was embarassed after realising she bared her buttocks in a revealing dress at the "Iron Man 3" here. She says her choice of dress turned out to be "a disaster".

Bonebridge ear made from rib and implant cures UK man's deafness

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): In a first of its kind operation, a piece of rib and a bone conduction implant have been used to treat an Edinburgh man's hereditary deafness.

Mukherjee inaugurates 42nd IFTDO world conference, calls for skilled manpower

April 23, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said skilled manpower and availability of a competent cadre of management professionals would play a key role in India's strategy to see its industry compete successfully with the best in the world.

Isla Fisher plotted to steal vintage 'Gatsby' costumes

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Actress Isla Fisher says she and her co-star Carey Mulligan were so obsessed with the 1920s vintage dresses they wore for "The Great Gatsby" that they attempted to smuggle them out of the sets.

Chidambaram flags Indian concerns over H1B visas

April 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Finance Minister P Chidambaram has flagged to the US Indian concerns over the proposed "discriminatory" fee hike for HiB visas coveted by Indian techies, saying "knowledge workers" should not be confused with immigrants.

Briton jailed for 16 years for killing man with hammer

April 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) A 48-year-old Briton has been told he will serve a minimum of 16 years in jail for beating a man to death with a hammer, BBC reported.

Liz Hurley turns pink sequined mermaid for cancer gala

April 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley oozed glamour at the Breast Cancer Foundation's Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Wednesday night.

Police officer killed on MIT campus near Boston(Update: MIT)

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts, US), April 19 (ANI): A police officer on duty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge was shot dead late Thursday.

Policed officer killed on MIT campus near Boston

April 19, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) A Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus police officer was shot and killed Thursday night at the school's campus outside Boston, which has been edge since Monday's Boston Marathon bombing.

I've got better six pack than Madonna, says Gwyneth Paltrow

April 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has hit out at Madonna saying she's got a better six pack than the ageing star.

Police officer shot at in US

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Boston, April 19 (IANS) A police officer was shot at in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus Thursday night, authorities said.

Lose weight like country singer Trisha Yearwood

April 18, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) The 48-year-old country singer Trisha Yearwood, who also hosts cooking show "Trisha's Southern Kitchen", took only four months to shed 30 pounds.

New microbatteries can recharge phone in the blink of an eye

April 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed the most powerful microbatteries ever documented.

Indian students' safety in Australia still a concern: Poll

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Indians see Australia as a good place to be educated, but there are lingering concerns regarding the issue of safety for Indian students, said an opinion poll whose results were released here Wednesday.

Lowy Survey confirms strength of Australia-India ties: Foreign Minister Carr

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): Foreign Minister Bob Carr today welcomed a major opinion poll which has confirmed public support in India for a strong and growing relationship with Australia.

Pitbull offers musical take on Jay-Z's Cuba trip

April 16, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Miami, April 16 (IANS/EFE) Cuban-American rapper Pitbull offered a musical take on the controversy over hip hop mogul Jay-Z and pop diva Beyonce's recent visit to Cuba.

Global crisis affecting Russia, says Putin

April 16, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Moscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the deepening global economic crisis was damaging the Russian economy, and ordered the government to find ways to prevent a recession.

US, China to hold strategic, economic dialogue in July

April 14, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) The fifth round of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue will be held in Washington, D.C. during the week of July 8-12, the US Treasury Department announced Saturday.

Chechen leader Kadyrov laughs off US list rumours

April 14, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has laughed off speculation that he had been included in the classified section of Washington's list of Russian officials facing visa and financial sanctions.

Jay-Z in hot water for claiming Obama does personal favors

April 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

London, April 13 (ANI): JAY-Z has been rapped by the White House after he claimed that Barack Obama has been doing him personal favors.

Russia imposes 'entry ban' on 18 US officials

April 13, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): Russia has published its own blacklist of US officials banned from entering the country.

US names Russians to be slapped sanctions

April 13, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has released the names of 18 Russians to be slapped with visa and financial sanctions under its controversial Magnitsky Act, which punishes individuals Washington deems complicit in human rights abuses.

Russia may be hit by recession, says minister

April 13, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian economy could slip into recession this coming fall unless measures to stimulate growth are urgently implemented, Economy Minister Andrei Belousov said.

White House denies Jay-Z's claim on controversial Havana trip

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 12 (ANI): The White House has challenged rap artist Jay-Z after he released a track suggesting he got "White House clearance" for his controversial trip to Cuba with wife Beyonce.

Obama had nothing to do with Jay-Z's Cuba trip: White House

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama had nothing to do with rapper Jay-Z and pop diva Beyonce's trip to Cuba, the White House said Thursday after the hip hop icon released a song about the controversy.

LeAnn Rimes plans real-life sitcom?

April 12, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress LeAnn Rimes and her husband Eddie Cibrian reportedly want to star in a sitcom based on their own lives.

US federal deficit narrows

April 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) The US federal government registered a budget deficit of $106.5 billion in March, about half of the level recorded in the previous month, said the US Treasury Department.

IVF pioneer Robert Edwards dies at 87

April 11, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New York, Apr. 11 (ANI): British scientist Robert Edwards, who won a Nobel Prize award for his pioneering work in developing in vitro fertilisation (IVF), died on Wednesday. He was 87.

Test-tube baby pioneer dies aged 87

April 11, 2013 at 3:32 AM

London, April 11 (IANS) British scientist Robert Edwards, known as "father" of world's first test-tube baby breathed his last Wednesday, the Cambridge University announced. The 87-year-old died following prolonged illness.

'Frustrated' Arshavin may quit game after contract expires at Arsenal

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Russian footballer Andrey Arshavin is reportedly set to quit football when his contract at Arsenal comes to an end this summer following his increasing disillusionment during his final season at the club.

US wholesale inventories decline

April 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) US wholesale inventories posted a month-to-month decline in February while sales rebounded, US Commerce Department said.

Cabinet provides 54 crore to Rajiv Gandhi Super-specialty Hospital

April 10, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Delhi Cabinet decided to provide additional amount of 54 cr to Rajiv Gandhi Super-specialty Hospital (RGSH), Tahirpur to complete remaining works and upgrade it as per the norms of Green Building Concept. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

US officials probe Beyonce, Jay-Z's trip to Cuba

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The US Treasury Department is investigating the trip music icons Jay-Z and Beyonce made to Cuba last week.

Rs.54 crore sanctioned for Delhi hospital

April 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The Delhi government Tuesday decided to provide Rs.54 crore to Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital for its completion and upgradation under the norms of Green Building Concept.

Jay-Z, Beyonce's 'legal' Havana trip fully licensed by US Treasury Dept

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New York, Apr. 9 (ANI): Star couple Jay-Z and Beyonce's visit to Havana last week on a cultural trip was fully licensed by the United States Treasury Department, a source has revealed.

Jay-Z, Beyonce's 'legal' Havana trip fully licensed by US Treasury Dept

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New York, Apr. 9 (ANI): Star couple Jay-Z and Beyonce's visit to Havana last week on a cultural trip was fully licensed by the United States Treasury Department, a source has revealed.

Jay-Z, Beyonce's 'restricted' Havana holiday comes under fire by US Republicans

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Star couple Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, and his wife Beyonce have come under scrutiny after they landed for a holiday in Havana, which happens to be subject to a trade embargo imposed by the US government 53 years ago.

Now, iPads to help mums bond with newborns in hospitals

April 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Apr. 8 (ANI): A new iPad program is enabling mothers to bond with their babies soon after delivery - even when they are hospitalized on different floors.