Turner Road

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

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

Congress workers protest against BJP attack on PM

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Protesting against Bharatiya Janata Party's continuous demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hundreds of Youth Congress workers on Wednesday gathered outside the BJP headquarters at Ashoka Road here.

Construction of world's largest radio telescope to begin in 2016

May 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Less than a year after the decision to site the revolutionary Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in both Southern Africa and Australia, the SKA Organisation has opened its new international headquarters.

India one of top travel destinations: Survey

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Owing to its rich culture and heritage, India is one of the top tourism destinations in Asia, a survey by CNN has said.

Brit woman gives birth to 2 pairs of identical twins

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): A mum has spoken of her joy at giving birth to two sets of identical twins.

Super-smelly cinema is here, and I'm off (The Funny Side)

April 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Extreme smelliness is the next big thing in movies. Modules containing 1,000 smells are being bolted to the backs of cinema chairs. Computerized smell-releasers recreate the aromatic pongs of whatever you see on the screen, as tiny motors shake your chair and tiny sprays spurt liquid in your face.

'The Call' - engages, keeps you hooked (IANS Movie Review)

April 6, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Film: "The Call"; Cast: Halle Berry, Morris Chestnut, Michael Elkund, David Otunga, Abigail Breslin and Evie Thompson; Director: Brad Anderson; Rating: ***

Low-level clouds behind Greenland's record-breaking ice melt in 2012

April 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): The culprit that caused the record-shattering level of ice melting in Greenland in 2012 may have been low, thin clouds, a new study has revealed.

Tina Turner to wed Erwin Bach?

April 3, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Singer Tina Turner is set to marry music producer Erwin Bach.

'Krrish' project: Filmkraft, Toonz Animation and Turner join hands

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai/Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan's Filmkraft Productions has partnered with Turner International India and Kerala-headquartered Toonz Animation to create four animated movies based on the Bollywood movie "Krrish".

Tina Turner set to marry record producer Edwin Bach

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): More than 35 years after divorcing her former hubby Ike Turner and 27 years of dating her partner, Tina Turner is set to wed again.

Kiwis intent against England always aggressive: Fulton

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 26 (ANI): New Zealand's middle-order batsman Peter Fulton has said that it was always the Kiwis intention to remain aggressive against England in the third and final Test of the series.

Rockstar Sting to open rare art auction in Jodhpur palace

March 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi/Jodhpur, March 5 (IANS) A showcase of rare high-end antiquities will combine with the opulence of the historic Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, the home of the erstwhile ruler of Jodhpur, to bring to India one of the first luxury palace auctions of art and antiquities March 7-9 for the niche buyers' segment, a Bangalore-based fine art auctioneer said.

'Chhota Bheem' tops android gaming market

February 27, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Popular TV cartoon character Chhota Bheem is ruling the digital space with nearly 300,000 downloads of a mobile game based on the character.

Audrey Hepburn's flirtatious dialogue in 'Charade' voted sexiest line in cinema

February 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

London, Feb. 23 (ANI): Audrey Hepburn's pick-up line in her 1963 movie 'Charade' has been voted as the best in a survey.

Sir Richard Branson pledges to donate half his Virgin fortune to 'make peaceful world'

February 21, 2013 at 1:53 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is the latest billionaire who has promised to donate at least half his fortune to charity.

92-year-old becomes Britain's oldest woman to get a tattoo

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): A great-grand mother in Britain has become the oldest woman in Britain to get a tattoo - at the age of 92.

Now, jacket to connect wearable tech using data waves

February 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, February 3(ANI): Very soon we will be covered in wearable technology, from health monitors to smart watches, which will communicate through a jacket via surface waves.

McGrath, Turner to be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

February 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Melbourne, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Australian fast bowlers Glenn McGrath and Charlie Turner will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame (ACHoF) at the Allan Border Medal here Monday night.

Madrid museum puts spotlight on 19th-century art

January 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Madrid, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Madrid's Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is opening a new exhibition, "Impressionism and Open-air Painting. From Corot to Van Gogh", Feb 5 that looks at the role that painting outdoors played in the evolution of 19th-century art.

Thousands of Americans rally for stricter gun control laws in US

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan. 27 (ANI): Thousands of Americans participated in a rally in Washington DC calling for stricter gun controls as they marched from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.

Tina Turner renounces American citizenship to become Swiss

January 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): American icon Tina Turner is about to renounce her US citizenship in order to become a Swiss citizen, it has been revealed.

Russia launches world's richest art prize in London with 420k pounds pot

January 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM

London, January 24 (ANI): In a bid to revitalise the out-of-favour style of figurative art, Russia has launched the world's richest art prize in London, offering a staggering 500,000 euro pot.

Recording session of the Beatles to be recreated for 50th anniversary

January 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): The Beatles' 12-hour historic recording session will be recreated in a live broadcast on national radio.

Desperate to lose weight? Log on to Twitter

January 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Jan. 16 (ANI): American researchers have revealed that the social networking site Twitter can speed up the rate at which people shed the pounds.

Ponting to lead Prime Minister's XI

January 11, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Melbourne, Jan 11 (IANS) Australian batting legend Ricky Ponting, who retired from international cricket in December, will lead the Prime Minister's XI against the West Indians in a 50-over game Jan 29, ahead of the West Indies' five-match One-Day International (ODI) bilateral series.

Oz great Ponting to lead Prime Minister's XI against Windies

January 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Sydney, Jan 11(ANI): Retired Australian legend Ricky Ponting will lead the Prime Minister's XI during its one-day clash against West Indies later this month.

Devastating injury to teen's brain due to second impact syndrome shown

January 2, 2013 at 5:27 PM

Washington, January 2 (ANI): In a new study, physicians have reported the case of a 17-year-old high school football player with second impact syndrome (SIS) - a rare and devastating traumatic brain injury.

Lakers lose to Philadelphia in NBA

January 2, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Though Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 36 points, LA Lakers still lost to Philadelphia 76ers 99-103 at Staples Center here.

Brit newlyweds on record-breaking 2yr honeymoon bicycle ride from NZ to London

December 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

London, Dec 25 (ANI): A couple from Britain has reportedly planned to beat a previous tandem journey record of 38,143kms from New Zealand to London.

Price's new man a gay icon?

December 21, 2012 at 6:05 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Model Katie Price's new man, stripper Kieran Hayler, is reportedly a secret gay icon.

Scientists closing in on dark matter?

December 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Washington, December 19 (ANI): Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in modern physics.

'Homelands' to be showcased in India art fair

December 18, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) One of Britain's most talked about showcases of contemporary art, "Homelands" - that explores the relationship between the self and the place in a world of short-lived identities and contested geographies - will tour India from Jan 22 during the 5th India Art Fair in the capital.

Fuel for cars could be created from ice cream and soap

December 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, December 18 (ANI): Researchers have shown that the emerging field of synthetic biology can be used to manipulate hydrocarbon chemicals, found in soaps and shampoos, in cells.

'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' - visually spectacular fantasy (IANS Movie Review)

December 14, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Film: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"; Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Aidan Turner, Benedict Cumberbatch, Billy Connolly, Evangeline Lilly, Ian McKellen, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom and Stephen Fry; Director: Peter Jackson;

Ancient cooking stones 'Maori' hold magnetic clues

December 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

London, December 8 (ANI): In a new study, researchers are studying the Earth's magnetic field using the stones that line Maori steam ovens.

Katie Price 'dating rugby star Gavin Henson'

December 6, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Dec 6 (ANI): Katie Price is rumoured to have set her sights on Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson.

Incontinence pants masterpiece 'The Three Tenas' scoops best crap art prize

December 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, December 4 (ANI): A pack of Tena incontinence pants with three pairs sticking out at the top has won this year's Turnip Prize.

Incontinence pants, The Three Tenas, crap art

December 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, December 4 (ANI): A pack of Tena incontinence pants with three pairs sticking out at the top has won this year's Turnip Prize.

Jeff Zucker favourite to become CNN's next president

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Nov 28(ANI): Former NBCUniversal chief executive Jeff Zucker has been touted as big favourite to become CNN's next president, according to reports.

Peter Andre fan goes into labour at concert

November 19, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, November 19 (ANI): A pregnant woman went into labour while cheering on Peter Andre during his concert.

New Zealand Cricket sign legends Crowe, Turner as 'high-performance talent scouts'

November 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Wellington, Nov 15(ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has recruited former Kiwi captains Glenn Turner and Martin Crowe as high-performance talent scouts, who would watch domestic cricket this season and identify potential international level players. either will have a role on the selection panel, but will recommend names to national selection manager Kim Littlejohn and national coach Mike Hesson.

Drama in high seas: 14 sailors rescued from HMS Bounty

October 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Coast Guard carried out a dramatic rescue of 14 sailors flung into the sea from their sinking three-masted replica of the historic ship HMS Bounty that had starred in several Hollywood adventure films.

ESPN STAR Sports scores winner with FA English football rights

October 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30: (Business Wire- ANI): ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), Asia's biggest sports content provider, has delighted football fans once again by securing exclusive broadcast rights for all Football Association (FA) Cup matches, The FA Community Shield and all Senior and Under-21 England Team home matches for the next six years until 2018 for the South Asia Region including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal.

US storm sinks famous ship HMS Bounty

October 30, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) HMS Bounty, a replica of the famous British vessel built for the 1962 film version of "Mutiny on the Bounty" and which also appeared in the 2006 blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", sank when a superstorm barrelled into the US.

Now, simple blood test to check unborn babies for Down's syndrome

October 28, 2012 at 3:03 PM

London, October 28 (ANI): U.S. scientists have developed a new blood test for pregnant women that can detect unborn children with Down's syndrome without the risk of miscarriage.

Hollywood stars reluctant to stand up and be counted as Romney supporters

October 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Washington, Oct. 21 (ANI): A few actors in Hollywood, who have made speeches on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's behalf, are reluctant to stand up and be counted to come out and vote as the presidential election draws near.

Parents sue British hospital after kids' death

October 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, Oct 14 (IANS) Three families in Britain have begun legal action against a top children's hospital as they claimed their children, suffering from heart disease, died after inadequate medical and nursing care.

Images of exomoons may reveal habitable worlds outside our solar system

October 11, 2012 at 8:20 PM

London, October 11 (ANI): Moons, rather than planets, may give us the first glimpse of habitable worlds outside our solar system, according to scientists.

Bhullar takes two-shot lead in Macau

October 11, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Macau, Oct 11 (IANS) In-form Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar rode on an eagle's wing to shoot a sizzling eight-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead after the first round of the $750,000 Venetian Macau Open here Thursday.

Best and worst of 007 theme songs revealed

October 8, 2012 at 11:55 AM

London, Oct 8 (ANI): A new chart has identified the most popular and the least favourite James Bond themes ever.

Livid UK 'tourist attraction" boss to sue Met Office over 'pessimistic' weather forecasts!

October 4, 2012 at 5:18 PM

London, Oct. 4 (ANI): A tourist attraction boss in the UK is considering legal action against the UK Met Office after "a series of overly pessimistic" forecasts, which he says, is threatening to bring the tourist industry to its knees.

CIA missed clues to al-Qaeda's link in Libya's US consulate attack

October 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Washington, Oct. 2 (ANI): White House has claimed that the assault on the U.S. consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi was staged by protestors reacting to the anti-Islam film, but new evidence suggests terrorism was involved.

Libya attack a terror assault: US intelligence

October 1, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) The US intelligence has revised its assessment of the attack on the consulate in Libya that killed ambassador Christopher Stevens, saying it now believes it was a deliberate terrorist assault, CNN reported.

US intelligence takes blame for Obama administration's 'contentious remarks' on Libya consulate att

September 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): A top intelligence official in the United States appeared to take the blame for the Obama administration's changed narrative on the U.S. Consulate attack in Libya, saying that the administration officials who initially claimed the attack was spontaneous, did so on the guidance of intelligence officials.

Cartoon Network to launch Ben 10 magazine in India

September 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Cartoon Network is set to launch a bi-monthly magazine on popular TV series Ben 10 in India on Sep 30.

Boosting natural marijuana-like brain chemicals may help treat autism

September 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

London, September 26 (ANI): Increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome, the most common known genetic cause of autism, American and European scientists have found.

JMW Turner's painting worth millions bought at golf club auction for just 3.7k pounds

September 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, Sept 22 (ANI): An oil painting bought at a golf club auction for 3,700 pounds is believed to be a long lost work by famous British painter JMW Turner, and is said to be worth up to 20 million pounds.

Orgasms may keep you healthy and young

September 20, 2012 at 11:31 AM

London, September 20 (ANI): Orgasms would not only help you stay healthy by preventing from diseases but will also keep you looking younger, say researchers.

Lennon named top rock icon

September 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Sydney, September 19 (ANI): Former Beatles singer John Lennon has been named rock's ultimate icon by British music magazine NME.

Davis Cup: India take unassailable 3-0 lead against Kiwis

September 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 15 (IANS) Vishnu Vardhan helped India take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie against New Zealand here Saturday by winning the second singles and a tense doubles match alongside Divij Sharan.

Davis Cup: Yuki Bhambri gives India 1-0 lead

September 14, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) Yuki Bhambri came back from the brink of defeat to give India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand while Vishnu Vardhan was up two sets to one when play was suspended due to bad light on the opening day of their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I fixture Friday.

US denies report claiming attack on American diplomats in Libya 'was premeditated'

September 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Sept 14 (ANI): The Obama administration has flatly denied a newspaper report suggesting that American diplomats in Libya were killed as a result of a "continuing security breach," and that "credible information" about possible attacks had been ignored.

Davis Cup: Bhambri plays King-Turner, Vardhan vs. Statham

September 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) India's Yuki Bhambri will take on New Zealander Daniel King-Turner in the opening match of the Davis Cup first round play-off, starting here Friday, while Vishnu Vardhan will get on the court against Jose Statham in the second singles.

World's 1st moving colour picture reveals animal movie stars

September 13, 2012 at 12:26 PM

London, September 13 (ANI): Rolls of film found in a museum in UK dated to 1901 or 1902 making them the earliest colour movies in existence, have made a vivid macaw and a goldfish some of the world's first movie stars.

James Franco 'smitten' by Kristen Stewart

September 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Washington, September 12 (ANI): James Franco is reportedly trying his luck with Kristen Stewart, after they were spotted having a chat at the Toronto Film Festival.

Oz robber gets beaten up with truncheon after failed heist on sex-shop

September 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Melbourne, Sept 5 (ANI): A robber got more than he bargained for when he attempted to hold-up an adult shop in Townsville, only to be left in bruises after being attacked with a blunt instrument by the store owner.

Tom Daley signs up for 'X Factor's Olympics Week'

August 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, August 27 (ANI): Diving hunk Tom Daley has reportedly signed up to help out this year's X Factor hopefuls- and bosses are also considering him for a role as presenter in the live shows.

India win U-19 World Cup, defeat Australia by six wickets

August 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Townsville (Australia), Aug.26 (ANI): India beat Australia comprehensively by six wickets in the final of the Under-19 World Cup played here on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten century by skipper Unmukht Chand.

Scoreboard: India vs Australia, U-19 World Cup Final

August 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Townsville (Australia), Aug 26 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the the Under-19 World Cup final between India and Australia at the Tony Ireland Stadium here Sunday.

Climate change and deforestation behind collapse of ancient Maya

August 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): Multiple factors - some natural, like climate change; some human-made, including large-scale landscape alterations and shifts in trade routes - led to the 9th century collapse and abandonment of the Central Maya Lowlands in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Australia beats S. Africa to reach U-19 WC final

August 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Townsville (Australia), Aug.21 (ANI): Australia took a huge stride in its quest for its fourth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title on Tuesday, by defeating South Africa by four wickets at the Tony Ireland Stadium here.

Another Oz man jailed for creating Facebook page 'to rate sexual partners'

August 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Sydney, Aug 21 (ANI): Now, another Australian man has been jailed for creating a Facebook page to rate the sexual performance of people in the city of Bendigo.

U-19 World Cup: Australia beat South Africa, enter final

August 21, 2012 at 3:12 PM

Townsville (Australia), Aug 21 (IANS) Australia beat a tenacious South Africa by four wickets to secure their place in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final here Tuesday.

Comedian Stewart Francis' Becks and Posh joke named funniest

August 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM

London, Aug 21 (ANI): Comedian Stewart Francis has won an award for the funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe by poking fun at the Beckhams.

Asian-origin kids run over by car in Britain

August 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, Aug 19 (IANS) Two Asian-origin children - aged two and 10 - are in critical condition after they were run over by a car in Leeds.

R-Patz's love woes likened to that of Charles and Di

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, August 16 (ANI): Robert Pattinson found himself squirming in his seat during an interview, when the host likened his romantic woes to the famously troubled relationship between England's Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Ora's parents were unaware of her interests

August 13, 2012 at 4:09 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Singer Rita Ora says her parents were not aware about her interest in singing or if it was the right career choice for her.

Songs Olympians tune into to derive workout inspiration

August 10, 2012 at 2:25 PM

London, August 10 (ANI): Most people seem to prefer plugging themselves into Queen, Madonna, Lady Gaga or Prodigy while working out, a new study has revealed.

Chinese juggernaut rolls on at Olympics (World Roundup)

August 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Chinese hurdles star Liu Xiang suffered a first-round exit from the Olympics for the second straight time, but his fellow countrymen made history by beating their previous medal tally at the mega event, barring the 2008 home edition.

'Armageddon' hero Bruce Willis couldn't save earth from asteroid doom

August 8, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Washington, August 8(ANI): An internet hysteria surrounding the ancient Mayan calendar has cause fear that an asteroid could be on its way to wipe out the world on December 21, 2012.

Olympics: Heartbreak for Liu and Idowu in Tuesday's qualification

August 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM

London, Aug 7 (IANS) There were two major surprises Tuesday on the athletics track as China's 110 metres hurdler Liu Xiang and British triple-jump hope Phillips Idowu both failed to progress in their events.

Gurdwara killer driven by racist music

August 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) As investigators tried to figure out what led 40-year-old Wade Michael Page to attack a Sikh gurdwara in suburban Milwaukee, media reports depicted him as a white supremacist who performed in a racist rock band.

Oz man jailed for creating Facebook page 'to rate sexual partners'

August 1, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Sydney, Aug 1 (ANI): An Australian man, who created a Facebook page to rate the sexual performance of people in the city of Bendigo, has been given a suspended jail term.

Souffle hardest to cook for Brits

July 31, 2012 at 9:31 PM

London, July 31 (ANI): Britons find souffle to be the most stressful dish to cook, a survey has revealed.

'Magic red sweater' turned Marilyn Monroe into sex symbol

July 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): Even though Marilyn Monroe is said to have been discovered by chance on a wartime production line and propelled to Hollywood stardom, her "natural beauty" was in fact the product of meticulous calculation, it has been revealed.

Identity theft at all-time high: British officials

July 24, 2012 at 9:47 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Identity theft now accounts for two-thirds of all frauds, according to Britain's fraud prevention service.

Usher's stepson dies after jet-ski incident

July 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

New York, July 22 (ANI): Usher's 11-year-old stepson, who was declared brain dead after sustaining injuries in a jet ski accident, died on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Grandson Aarav lights Rajesh Khanna's pyre

July 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Grandson Aarav performed the last rites of Rajesh Khanna at the Vile Parle crematorium Thursday with family, friends and fans bidding the superstar a tearful adieu.

Indian touch to Olympic arts in London (With Image)

July 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A handful of illustrious Indians have lent their creative touch to give the London Olympics some Indian touches.

Grandson Aarav lights Rajesh Khanna's pyre

July 19, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) The last rites of Rajesh Khanna were performed by his grandson Aarav at the Vile Parle crematorium Thursday with family, friends and fans bidding the superstar a tearful adieu.

Having few passwords for multiple online accounts leaves one at mercy of hackers

July 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, July 17 (ANI): Having a few selected passwords for multiple online accounts leaves one vulnerable to hacking, a new report has revealed.

Curators disturbed as Titian peepshow attracts 'dirty old men'

July 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Although the National Gallery's latest exhibition, which features women recreating nude scenes from Titian's paintings, was supposed to be a tribute to a Renaissance master but it is now attracting a type of visitor not normally found in the capitol's cultural landmark.

Questionnaire filled by parents may help identify 1-year-olds at autism risk

July 14, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Washington, July 14 (ANI): 31 percent of children identified as at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at 12 months received a confirmed diagnosis of ASD by age 3 years, a new study has revealed.

Meet woman who's hiring security to protect her 102ZZZ-cup boobs

July 13, 2012 at 5:28 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): The woman with the world's largest natural breasts has spoken about how she employs security to help defend herself against unwanted suitors who 'chase' her.

AK-47 to be refashioned for peace project

July 13, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, July 13 (ANI): Contemporary artists have joined hands to refashion decommissioned AK-47 rifles into works of art for a peace-building project.

Moderate drinking may help protect women against brittle bones

July 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis, researchers say.

Peeping Toms invited to see naked woman through keyhole at exhibition

July 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

London, July 10 (ANI): The National Gallery in London is inviting voyeurs to see naked women in the bath through a keyhole, as part of artist Mark Wallinger's exhibition.

Governments urged to ensure journalists' security

July 6, 2012 at 7:04 AM

United Nations, July 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called upon all governments to ensure security of journalists, saying "a free media is critical to true democracy and sustainable development".

Parents less likely to develop colds

July 4, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Washington, July 4 (ANI): Parenthood influences health in a positive way, a new study has found.

Mughal Road Car Rally navigator dies of injuries

July 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Another participant of the Mughal Road Car Rally injured in an accident Sunday died in a hospital here Tuesday.