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

Left parties seek CBI probe into chit fund scam

May 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Left parties Thursday sought a court-monitored CBI probe into the West Bengal chit fund scam and accused the Trinamool Congress-led government of not intervening to check activities of companies with suspicious financial dealings in the state.

Muralitharan completes international line-up at CPL

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 2 (IANS/CMC) Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named the final international franchise player for the lucrative Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 event which bowls off in July.

ExxonMobil reports slightly higher earnings

April 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New York, April 26 (IANS/EFE) US supermajor ExxonMobil Corp. said Thursday it earned $9.5 billion in the first quarter, up 1 percent from the same period in 2012.

Google Glass facing privacy and safety concerns

March 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Washington, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Google Glass, the US techology giant's revolutionary wearable computer is still months away from release, but there is a growing movement across America seeking to limit and in some cases ban the use of the glasses due to both privacy and safety concerns.

Iran, Pakistan launch gas pipeline project

March 12, 2013 at 8:27 AM

Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari inaugurated Monday a gas pipeline project which will link Iran's gas pipeline to that of Pakistan.

'West has no right to stop Iran-Pakistan pipeline'

March 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday said the West "has no right to obstruct" the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.

Beyonce and Jay-Z crowned 2013s top power couple

February 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

London, Feb. 16 (ANI): Beyonce and Jay-Z beat competition from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be named as the top power couple of 2013 in an online poll.

Ora, Arthur visit strip club?

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 AM

London, Feb 15 (IANS) British pop star Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a secret date to a strip club with "The X Factor" winner James Arthur.

Kim will bounce back into shape, guarantees trainer

February 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is expecting her first child in July with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, will be back in shape after her pregnancy as she is already very fit, says her personal trainer Tracy Anderson.

I didn't expect to change dynamics of TV hero: Ram Kapoor

January 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Ram Kapoor, who seems to have broken the image of a stereotypical hero on TV with "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", never expected to do this. The popular TV actor says the success adds pressure and places responsibility on his shoulders.

Warnie set to bid adieu to cricket

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Sydney, Jan. 20 (ANI): Shane Warne will leave the Big Bash League in disgrace after he will refuse to appear at a disciplinary hearing in Melbourne tomorrow.

Jamie Foxx begins work on new album

January 14, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx returns to the studio to begin work on his new album and has recruited Kanye West to produce it.

Posh and Becks on way to London as they pick schools for sons

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, December 31 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham, who have decided to base their family in London after leaving Los Angeles, will find themselves on home turf again after picking a posh private school for their three sons.

Samuels jumps to sixth spot in ICC rankings

December 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Dubai, Dec 11 (IANS) West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels continued to make rapid movement in the ICC T20 International player rankings, reaching sixth spot in the latest list released Tuesday.

Africa's Savannahs and lions disappearing at alarming rates

December 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Washington, December 5 (ANI): About 75 percent of Africa's savannahs and more than two-thirds of the lion population once estimated to live there have disappeared in the last 50 years, a study, led by Duke University researchers, has revealed.

'Beleaguered' Benitez planning big Chelsea 'repair job'

December 4, 2012 at 5:48 PM

London, Dec 4(ANI): Under pressure Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is ready to make big changes in the playing eleven to keep himself in his job after less than a fortnight in charge.

Petra Ecclestone shows off baby bump on dinner date with Mel Gibson

November 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, November 20 (ANI): Petra Ecclestone, may be keeping mum about her pending motherhood, but she was clearly sporting a baby bump as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Whisky-infused macarons to be unveiled at Oz fest

November 9, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Renowned Australian patissier Adriano Zumbo has teamed up with bartender Tim Philips to create a world-first range of whisky-infused macarons.

Bengal's fish production may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015: Assocham

November 6, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Fish production in West Bengal, the country's largest fish producing state, may cross 2,000 tonnes by 2015 from the current level of about 1,800 tonnes, industry body Assocham said Tuesday.

US man beats girlfriend with pet python

November 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New York, November 5 (ANI): A man from Massachusetts is facing charges for allegedly using his pet 4-foot python to beat his girlfriend as she soaked in a hot tub, and then throwing the snake into the bubbling jacuzzi, thereby killing it.

Emraan Hashmi goes Hollywood with Danis Tanovic's next

November 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Bollywood's 'serial kisser' Emraan Hashmi is heading to the West. He is set to feature in Oscar-winning director Danis Tanovic's next film, a collaboration of multiple production houses.

Oz men hogging on rum cupcakes at parties

October 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Melbourne, Oct 28 (ANI): More men than women are gorging up on the alcohol-laced cupcakes as a new Queensland party fad, it has been revealed.

Oz may stick with 'trusted trio' of Siddle, Hilfenhaus and Pattinson for Gabba Test

October 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Sydney, Oct 23(ANI): Australia bowling coach Allister de Winter has said the tested trio of Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and James Pattinson are the three fast bowlers likely to be selected for the first Test match against South Africa in Gabba, Brisbane, starting November 9.

Enslaved ants kill masters' kids to take revenge

September 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, September 27 (ANI): Slave rebellion is widespread in ants, a new study has revealed.

Obama urges world leaders to 'speak out forcefully against violence, extremism'

September 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM

London, Sept 26 (ANI): Speaking to world leaders and diplomats gathered at the U.N. General Assembly, US President Barack Obama has condemned the increasing violence and extremism across the globe.

Australia T20 captain Bailey admits it's 'all or nothing' situation for him now

September 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Sydney, Sep 22(ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has admitted it's an all or nothing type of situation right now for him to etch his name in the country's cricketing folklore.

Copies of 50 Shades of Grey to be burnt by sex abuse victims' charity

August 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM

London, Aug 24 (ANI): The director of a women's refuge has urged people to burn copies of the popular erotic novel '50 Shades Of Grey,' claiming it is degrading and encourages sexual violence.

Cheryl Cole 'dating' X factor dancer

August 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, August 16 (ANI): Cheryl Cole has sparked rumours of a romance after she was photographed leaving a London restaurant with US dancer Tre Holloway.

Russia warns West of 'big war' in Syria

July 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Moscow, July 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow lashed out Thursday at the Western position on Syria, saying it could aggravate the situation to the point of war.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with tug of string' back on market

June 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, June 28 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Broad says England have moved on since KP's retirement following Hales' masterclass

June 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, June 25(ANI): Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad has said England has moved on since opener Kevin Pietersen announced his retirement from limited over formats. He also hailed Alex Hales' superb innings of 99 against the West Indies in second and final Twenty20 match between the two sides.

Emperor Penguin on the verge of Extinction, Antarctica ice melting continues

June 22, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Continuous ice melting of Antarctica is threatening extinction of many species. One such specie is of Emperor penguins who are on the verge of extinctions according to a new study.

Bra 'that boosts cleavage with pull of string' back on market

June 15, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): 12 years after the launch of the Variable Cleavage bra, which was one of the lingerie brand Wonderbra's best sellers, the company has reissued it.

Bodybuilders may not benefit from exercise-related growth hormones

June 15, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): Scientists at McMaster University have revealed that exercise-related testosterone and growth hormone do not play an influential role in building muscle after weightlifting, despite conventional wisdom suggesting otherwise.

'Cricket-mad' Bolt keen to play in Australia's Big Bash League

June 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Sydney, June 8(ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is very keen to play in Australia's Twenty20 tournament Big Bash League, according to Melbourne Stars president Eddie McGuire, who is close to recruiting Bolt in his team.

"Death of Al-Qaeda No. 2 may see more decentralisation leading to popcorn violence"

June 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): The killing of 'Al-Qaeda no. 2'Abu Yahya al Libi- the latest blow to Al-Qaeda's leadership- is likely to result in a continuation of the decentralisation that U.S. officials and experts have already witnessed.

Israel rejects links to world's most complex espionage malware 'Flame'

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Tel Aviv, June 1 (ANI): Israel has rejected claims that it might be behind the recently discovered sophisticated cyber espionage virus called Flame.

Iran says 'it won't halt production of higher-grade uranium'

May 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Tehran, May 28 (ANI): Reversing the country's previous statements, the Iranian nuclear chief has said that Tehran would not halt the production of higher-grade uranium.

Iran to build another n-plant in 2014

May 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Tehran, May 27 (IANS) Iran will build another nuclear power plant in the country's Bushehr city by early 2014, a top official said.

Century-maker Samuels gives it back to Anderson

May 26, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Nottingham (England), May 26 (IANS/CMC) Batsman Marlon Samuels did not hesitate to poke fun at England seamer James Anderson, following his superb Test century that helped rescue the West Indies on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge here.

Broad becomes seventh player ever to claim five wickets and score century at Lord's

May 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 18(ANI): Stuart Broad became only the seventh player in history to both take five wickets in a Test innings at Lord's and score a Test century at the ground after he ended the first day with figures of six for 72 against the West Indies on Thursday.

Injury concerns for West Indies after loss to Lions

May 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Northampton, May 14 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against England Lions here Sunday, just four days ahead of their clash with World No.1 England in the opening Test at Lord's.

Former captain Stewart warns Windies about 'best' England bowling attack

May 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, May 13(ANI): Former captain Alec Stewart believes England has one of the best bowling attacks in the world, and the touring West Indies team should be wary of it.

England receives early boost as Broad declares himself fit to face Windies at Lord's

May 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

London, May 6(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has declared himself fit to play in the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on May 17.

I'm the worst dater ever, says Eva Longoria

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Eva Longoria has confessed to being terrible at dating, and insists she can understand the reason as to why people turn to dating shows to find a partner.

Iran busts terror cell linked to Israel

April 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Tehran, April 10 (IANS) Iran Tuesday said it has busted a terrorist cell linked to Israel and arrested a number of its members.

Warner to seek long-time idol Warne's help to become full-fledged Test spinner

April 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 9(ANI): Australian opening batsman David Warner intends seeking his long-time idol Shane Warne's help to transform himself into a fully fledged Test leg-spinner.

Harris likely to replace Pattinson in Oz squad for Bridgetown Test against Windies

April 6, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Bridgetown, Barbados, Apr 6(ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris is expected replace young pace ace James Pattinson for the final fast bowler's berth in Australian squad for the Bridgetown Test against the West Indies.

Longoria and Cruz spotted on dinner date 'after splitting just weeks ago'

April 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, who had reportedly split just a few weeks ago after dating for a year, were seen dining out in West Hollywood on Sunday night.

Windies switching gears for Twenty20 series against Australia

March 27, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Gros Islet (St. Lucia), March 27 (IANS/CMC) For all their heroics in masterminding a tied series with Australia in the just concluded one-day series, West Indies say they will be refocussing for the two-match Twenty20 starting here Tuesday.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Spinner Beer recalled into 16-member Oz Test squad for West Indies series

March 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian spinner Michael Beer has been recalled to the 16-member Test squad named for the West Indies tour.

Windies tour likely to be most poorly watched tour due to schedule overkill: MacGill

March 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has predicted that he upcoming series in the Caribbean looms as one of the most poorly watched tours in decades.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

Putin claims Russian presidential election win, Opposition alleges widespread fraud

March 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Moscow, Mar 5(ANI): Russian Prime Minister Vlamidir Putin has claimed his victory in the country's presidential election provoking an opposition outrage. The latter haso alleged that the polls were marred by widespread fraud.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

US geological survey records low radioactive fallout from Fukushima

February 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): The U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the radiation fallout from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power facility in Japan was measured in minimal amounts in.

Beyonce and Jay-Z back on track with new albums

February 17, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Beyonce, who is currently at home with her with one-month-old baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, is reportedly planning to return to the music studio sometime soon with two projects slated for 2012.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Daniel Radcliffe says he's comfortable naked

January 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who had earlier stripped for psychological drama Equus on the West End stage, has maintained that he's very comfortable in his own skin as he prepares to bare all for his art once again.

Daniel Radcliffe enjoying moving on from 'Harry Potter' character

January 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who stars in new movie 'The Woman in Black', has revealed that it feels "very natural" to be moving on in his acting career, away from the 'Harry Potter' character who has made him a global name.

Eight killed in West Bengal road accident

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Malda, Jan 23 (ANI): At least eight people died on the spot and many others got injured after the bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in West Bengal's Malda District on Monday.

West must see Afghanistan job through after making 'investment in blood': UK military chief

December 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

London, Dec 5 (ANI): Western nations cannot turn their back on Afghanistan and must see the job through after making an "investment in blood", the commander of British forces in that country has said.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Football fraternity mourns Welsh manager Gary Speed's death

November 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

London, Nov 28(ANI): Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs led tributes for the Wales manager Gary Speed who was found hanging at his home on November 28.

Navy says it has no ships left to defend UK shores

November 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

London, Nov.2 (ANI): Britain has been without a single warship to defend its shores for a month because of defence cuts and operations in Libya, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Chappell endorses Inverarity's appointment as Oz chief selector

October 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM

Sydney, Oct. 29 (ANI): Former Australian captain and selector Greg Chappell has endorsed the appointment of former spinner John Inverarity as Australia's full-time national selector, saying the shock choice was an ideal figure to oversee the new-look panel.

Football pundit Harton's racist 'chinky' tweet angers twitterati

September 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

London, Sep.26 (ANI): Football pundit John Harton has been blasted for saying he was off to "pick up a chinky".

Swann aims to be 'more grown up and mature' for England Twenty20 captaincy

September 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

London, Sep 15(ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that he must grow up and stop acting the joker after being named as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies.

New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant Ambrose recalls 1995 confrontation with Steve Waugh

September 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

London, Sep. 13 (ANI): New ICC Cricket Hall of Fame entrant and West Indian great Curtly Ambrose has recalled the time when he aggressively confronted former Australian captain Steve Waugh during a Test series between the West Indies and Australia, when the former was in danger of losing its number one status in world cricket.

Ahmed Shahzad not ready to accept 'attitude problem, disciplinary issues' allegations

August 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Lahore, August 28(ANI): Out-of-favour Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shahzad, often criticised for his attitude, is not ready to accept the allegations about his lack of discipline, insisting that he has done nothing wrong.

England aims to dominate like Manchester United: Broad

August 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

London, Aug 24(ANI): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has said that the Andrew Strauss-led team is now aiming to dominate like Manchester United, the most successful club in English football.

"Positive" Usman "not feeling down" over exclusion from Pak's Zimbabwe tour

August 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Islamabad, August 16(ANI): Pakistani batsman Usman Salahuddin has said that he looks at his non-selection for the Zimbabwe tour and the Pakistan Cricket Board's central contract as "a temporary setback", and has expressed confidence about making a comeback to the team.

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone had secret sleepover?

August 4, 2011 at 6:39 PM

Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone seem to be having a great time together as they were spotted enjoying a secret sleepover at a West Hollywood bar last week.tone, 22, and Garfield, 27, are said to have come close to each other while filming their upcoming movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man', Contactmusic reported.

MJ wanted 'The Phantom of the Opera' film role

July 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Sydney, July 04 (ANI): Theatre impresario Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that the late Michael Jackson wanted a role in a film version of his classic musical 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

Ocean currents speed melting of Antarctica's Pine Glacier by 50pc

June 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

London, June 27 (ANI): West Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier is melting 50 percent faster than it was in the early 1990s, as stronger ocean currents are chiseling away at ice from below.

Osama wanted to add 'religious element' to al-Qaeda's name to win PR battle with West

June 24, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): Osama bin Laden wanted to change al-Qaeda's name as it was experiencing a marketing problem because of the lack of 'a religious element' in it, leading the West to win the public relations fight.

Tottenham will not sell Modric to Chelsea: Redknapp

June 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur boss Henry Redknapp has said that his club's rejection to Chelsea's bid for Luka Modric has shaken world football.

EC makes voter's photo identify card mandatory for WB polls

March 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Kolkata, Mar 26 (ANI): The Election Commission has made the production of voter's photo identify card mandatory during voting for those who has already got it for the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls

Chelsy Davy enjoys night out with Kate Middleton's sister

February 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Prince Harry's off-on girlfriend Chelsy Davy was seen enjoying a night out with Kate Middleton's sister Pippa.

Chelsy Davy enjoys night out with Kate Middleton's sister

February 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Prince Harry's off-on girlfriend Chelsy Davy was seen enjoying a night out with Kate Middleton's sister Pippa.

Ex-Test stars slam Oz selectors repeated snub of Hodge

January 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

Melbourne, Jan.16 (ANI): Former Australian Test stars have called on the selectors to explain their treatment of Victorian Brad Hodge as he faces the prospect of being snubbed for the World Cup.

Hindu 'chakra' bracelets adorn Kanye West, Cheryl Cole's wrists!

December 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): One might think that it's a latest fad that seems to have hit stars, but these wristbands, which find their origin in Hinduism, have more to do with spirituality than fashion.

Flintoff confident England will beat Australia in Ashes series

November 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM

London, Nov.23 (ANI): Double Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff believes England has a better crop of players than Australia and expects them to retain the coveted urn.

Syria important for India's energy security needs: President Patil

November 21, 2010 at 7:58 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 21 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who left on nine day state visit to West Asia on Sunday, described Syria as an important country for India's energy security needs.

Jesse James, Kat Von D get 'touchy-feely' during intimate lunch

October 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Despite rumours of a break-up between actress Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James and Kat Von D, the two were spotted looking very cosy as they had an intimate lunch.

If Pak had money to buy F-16s, why didn't it have money for flood victims: Expert

October 22, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Montrial (Canada), Oct. 22 (ANI): Pakistan is an oligarchy (a government in which a small group exercises control, especially for corrupt and selfish purposes), which has money to buy F-16s and exempts the rich from paying income tax, has money to keep an atomic arsenal capable of destroying half the planet, but does not have money to provide aid to flood victims, a media professional has said.

US school ban 'I [heart] boobies' bracelet supporting cancer foundation

October 16, 2010 at 1:38 PM

New York, Oct 16 (ANI): A bracelet that reads "I [heart] boobies" has been banned from schools in the US, it has emerged.

Chris Broad slams UK's assisted suicide laws that forced wife to die alone

September 24, 2010 at 1:37 PM

London, Sept.24 (ANI): Former England cricketer and now ICC match referee Chris Broad has criticized British laws over assisted suicide which meant his wife, who killed herself over her advancing Motor Neurone Disease, had to die alone.

007 writer's rare sports car on sale for 130k pounds

September 8, 2010 at 5:15 PM

London, Sep 8 (ANI): In what could be one of the most awaited auctions in a long time, a 1962 AC Aceca, once owned by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, is expected to fetch 130,000 pounds at an auction.

Rooney to fly to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier

September 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM

London, Sep 6 (ANI): British footballer Wayne Rooney is all set to fly to Switzerland on Monday for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite allegations about him having a relationship with a prostitute, Jenny Thompson.

Jesse James, Kat Von D make first public appearance together

September 4, 2010 at 3:45 PM

New York, Sept 4 (ANI): Actress Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James and tattoo artist Kat Von D have made their first public appearance as a couple.

Jolie says she's ready for 'Salt' sequel

August 18, 2010 at 3:50 PM

London, Aug 18 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has revealed she would love to star in a sequel to her latest spy thriller, 'Salt'.

Jolie thinks US-Russian relations are 'positive'

July 27, 2010 at 4:08 PM

London, July 27 (ANI): American actress Angelina Jolie, who plays the role of a suspected Russian sleeper agent in her latest movie, thinks that US-Russian relations are going well.

West Bengal to take decision on separate Gorkha state by mid-August

July 26, 2010 at 12:57 PM

Siliguri, /New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): 'Gorkha Janmukti Morcha' (GJM) spokesperson Harka Bahadur Chhetri has said the West Bengal government has been asked to take a decision on formation of a separate state of Gorkhaland within two weeks.

Daniel Radcliffe picks first movie after Harry Potter

July 19, 2010 at 5:24 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe has picked his first film project after shooting the final Harry Potter movie.

Furious fans claim hard earned money wasted with England's WC exit

June 28, 2010 at 1:43 PM

London, Jun 28 (ANI): Germany exposed England's stumbling defence during their 4-1 victory over the Three Lions in the World Cup, even though a poor decision by a Uruguayan linesman cost Frank Lampard a clear goal that would have levelled the scores at 2-2.

Ahead of G-20, China provides for Yuan flexibility

June 21, 2010 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): With the Group of Twenty (G-20) set to meet at the end of this week, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, has said that it will allow greater flexibility for the national currency - Yuan-a move that is likely to assuage critics in the West.

Anderson advises England football bench players to be alert during World Cup

June 3, 2010 at 6:51 PM

London, June 3(ANI): England fast bowler James Anderson has advised Fabio Capello's bench players at the World Cup against sitting back, and has told them to be prepared to play whenever the team requires them.

Brittany Murphy's hubby, mother moving to New York

March 4, 2010 at 4:22 PM

New York, Mar 4 (ANI): Late American actress Brittany Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack, and her mother Sharon have revealed they are selling the actress' Los Angeles home and moving to New York.