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Ancelotti warns 'Chelsea-bound' Mourinho to beware of 'sack'

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been warned by Paris Saint Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti that he may also be sacked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich if he returns to the club.

Russia to test drones to track wildlife, poachers

May 18, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Moscow, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) In a bid to track its wildlife and hunt down poachers, Russia is all set to test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a nature reserve on the country's Pacific coast this summer.

73 killed, 148 injured in Iraq attacks

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 AM

Baghdad, May 18 (IANS) A wave of bombing attacks struck war-torn Iraq Friday, leaving as many as 73 people dead and 148 injured, police and officials said.

Odisha advises fishermen against going to sea

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Met Office Wednesday issued a fresh warning for fishermen in Odisha asking them not to venture into the sea as gusty winds triggered by cyclonic storm 'Mahasen' would prevail along the coast.

LiLo wants to leave Betty Ford center

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan desperately wants to leave the Betty Ford center, where she is spending her 90 days rehab, but the prosecutors are not letting her go.

Tom Hardy splurges 2 million pounds on house

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 AM

London, May 13 (IANS) British actor Tom Hardy has bought a 2 million pounds Georgian property in Richmondis here.

School teacher arrested for raping minor

May 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A 22-year-old government school teacher was arrested here for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl after promising to marry her, police said Friday.

Curiosity Rover team selects second drilling target on Mars

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover on Mars has selected a second target rock for drilling and sampling, it has been revealed.

Human impacts on natural world 'underestimated'

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Two accepted principles of how ecosystems naturally operate could be overshadowed by the importance of human activity, a study has claimed.

Hindus, Sikhs a small percentage of Canada's population

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Toronto, May 9 (IANS) Hindus comprise 1.5 percent, Sikhs 1.4 percent and Muslims 3.2 percent of Canada's population of around 35 million, according to the 2011 National Household Survey conducted by Statistics Canada.

Delhi man killed over returning borrowed money

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.

Delhi man killed over returning borrowed money

May 8, 2013 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A 25-year-old man was killed and his two relatives were injured in an attack by four people over repayment of borrowed money, police said here Wednesday.

Man strangles pregnant wife to death

May 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a suspected dowry death case, a 30-year-old jobless man strangled his pregnant wife to death here before surrendering at a police station 12 hours later, an official said Sunday.

US refuelling plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan

May 4, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Bishkek, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A US military Boeing KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in a mountainous area in Kyrgyzstan for unspecified reasons, the US Air Force said. The fate of the crew remained unclear.

World's tallest observation decks revealed

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): When it comes to the highest observation decks in the world, Burj Khalifa does not occupy pole position.

10 killed, 37 injured in a wave of violence in Iraq

May 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Baghdad, May 1 (IANS) Ten people were killed and 37 others wounded in separate incidents of bombings and shootings in central and eastern Iraq Wednesday, police said.

Flying could turn you into an airhead

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst cruising at altitude, according to Britain's first professor of aerospace medicine.

Six-year-old raped by rickshaw-puller in Delhi

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A six-year-old girl was raped by a 35-year-old rickshaw-puller here, police said Monday. The attacker has been arrested.

Going under the knife for a perfect Facebook profile pic

April 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) College student Shayna John was not happy with her nose. And to give it the perfect shape, she recently underwent nose correction surgery - all this for her profile picture on Facebook.

US woman caught with 300 packets of heroin stuffed in bra

April 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, April 26 (ANI): A woman has been detained by the New Jersey police for stuffing 333 packets of heroin inside her bra.

Missing teenager found dead in Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) An 18-year-old girl, who went missing Thursday, has been found dead at a male friend's rented accommodation in the Rohini area of west Delhi, a police official said Friday.

Nancy Dell'Olio 'faked orgasms' with Sven-Goran Eriksson

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, Apr. 26 (ANI): Former England football boss Sven-Goran Eriksson was left red-faced after Nancy Dell'Olio revealed that she faked orgasms when they used to make love.

Publisher and photog undergoing probe over Duchess Kate's topless pics

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr. 25 (ANI): A magazine publisher and a photographer have been placed under formal investigation in France for allegedly breaching the privacy of Duchess Kate.

Taris Technology to provide relief to thousands of patients suffering from bladder diseases

April 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): Bladder Cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat over a patient's lifetime.

'Most feared World War I assassin' Billy Sing killed 300 men

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Melbourne, Apr 23 (ANI): Billy Sing, the most feared assassin of World War I, is said to have killed 300 men in combating history.

Woman held for axe attack on son-in-law

April 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A woman in west Siberia has been charged with attempting to murder her son-in-law with an axe.

4000-year-old gold-adorned skeleton found in UK

April 22, 2013 at 2:20 PM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Archaeologists, excavating near the Royal Borough, have found a 4400-year-old skeleton of an upper class woman, who was almost certainly a member of the local ruling elite.

Delhi cop murders parents, held

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) A middle-aged couple was Sunday brutally stabbed to death by their police constable son here following an argument over the victims' alleged interference in his marital affairs, police said. The accused has been arrested.

Explosives Detonated in Massachusetts Standoff(Update: Massachusetts)

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Massachusetts (US), April 19 (ANI): Two young men, armed with guns and explosives in what appeared to be backpacks, engaged in a violent standoff with dozens of police on a street in Watertown, Massachusetts, Thursday night, police and residents said.

27 killed in Baghdad cafe bombing

April 19, 2013 at 2:44 AM

Baghdad, April 19 (IANS) At least 27 people, including children and women, were killed and 51 wounded Thursday evening when a bomb struck a cafe in this Iraqi capital city, police said.

Lakhs of electrical parts gutted in Delhi fire

April 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Huge stocks of electrical parts have been destroyed in a major fire at a warehouse in the capital. However, no one has been injured in the blaze, officials said Thursday.

IIT coaching centre told to refund Rs.75,000 to student

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) An IIT aspirant who quit a private coaching centre because of alleged poor facilities has got relief from Delhi's top consumer court, which has ordered the institute to refund the Rs.75,000 fee to him.

Focus on fast track employment in J&K: Omar Abdullah

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jammu, April 17 (IANS) After asking his partymen to switch to election gear, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also working president of his National Conference (NC), reiterated Wednesday his government's commitment to filling vacancies on a fast-track basis.

Matrimonial channel Shagun TV set for April 26 launch

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Shagun TV, said to be the country's first 24-hour matrimonial channel, will be launched April 26.

Robber wanted to be underworld don, arrested

April 15, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) His ambition to become an underworld don after being inspired by Bollywood movie "Vaastav" led him to crime, but his luck ran out Thursday when he was nabbed by Delhi Police.

Pakistan's secular parties modify election campaign amid looming terror threats

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 15 (ANI): Political parties in Pakistan have modified their election campaigns as terrorism threats loom large in many parts of the country.

Key Taliban commander killed

April 15, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Kabul, April 15 (IANS) A key Taliban commander, identified as Safiullah alias Shafiq, has been killed in Afghanistan's Wardak province, an official said.

Mobile phone seller stabs wife to death in Delhi

April 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A mobile phone shop owner Sunday stabbed to death his wife here after an argument over his suspected extra-marital affair, police said.

Class 12 student beaten to death by colleagues

April 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) A Class 12 student was beaten to death near his house here by three people, including two juveniles studying in Class 6 and 7, police said Saturday. All the attackers have been caught.

Youth arrested for stabbing woman in Delhi

April 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth has been arrested here for stabbing his girl friend earlier this week. The girl survived the attack and gave a statement against the accused, police said Friday.

NASA plans for asteroids, astronauts and a trip to Mars

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Planned space adventures over the next few decades for the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) read like a science fiction thriller with a touch of the wild west thrown in, with plans to journey farther and faster than anyone from Earth has gone before.

Brandy fire scorches Georgian tunnel

April 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Tbilisi, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A trailer containing some 30 tonnes of Armenian brandy went up in flames in a tunnel in Georgia, media said Friday.

Major fire in Delhi's Narela slum

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A major fire broke out in west Delhi's Narela area around 1.35 p.m. Friday, fire service officials said. There was no immediate report of injury to anyone or loss of life.

Woman gang-raped by husband, two others in Delhi

April 11, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was gang-raped in a moving car by her husband and his two relatives here, police said Thursday. All attackers have been arrested.

Libyan weapons spreading at 'alarming rate', says UN

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Libyan weapons are spreading at 'an alarming rate' to new territory in west Africa and the eastern Mediterranean including Syria and the Gaza Strip, a U.N. has panel said.

Rithvik wants new season of 'Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'

April 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Television actor Rithvik Dhanjani, who played a werewolf in supernatural show "Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani" says he would love to be a part of a second season of the show in case it is made.

Delhi woman attempts suicide

April 8, 2013 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A 21-year-old woman tried to commit suicide by jumping from a building after a quarrel with her boyfriend over their marriage, police said.

Women should be a part of decision-making process: Modi

April 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

After Rahul Gandhi's not so influencing speech on the economy of India at CII, Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi is addressing the ladies' wing of industry lobby Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry or FICCI here at New Delhi. Mr Modi interacted on various issues with the women entrepreneurs of country and the discussion is still on. The major points of discussion were as follows:

'Mothers are best shopping advisers'

April 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

London, April 8 (IANS) When it comes to enquiring which dress actually suits them the most during shopping, women find their mothers being the best individuals around, says a British study.

Delhi fans brave heat to watch IPL

April 6, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Cricket enthusiasts braved the sweltering heat to witness the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Daredevils here Saturday.

Teenaged girl shoots herself in Delhi

April 4, 2013 at 10:04 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl committed suicide by shooting herself with a gun at her house here, police said Thursday. She was depressed due to a family dispute.

Canada conducts major military exercise in Arctic

April 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Ottawa, April 3 (IANS) The Canadian armed forces have started a major military exercise in the Arctic to showcase its sovereignty in the region, the National Defense Department said.

Kelly Brook and Danny Cipriani 'house hunting'

April 1, 2013 at 12:34 PM

London, April 01 (ANI): Kelly Brook and Danny Cipriani are looking to cement their rekindled romance by moving in together.

New biography offers intimate portrait of Jenny Rivera

April 1, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS/EFE) The executive director of Latin content and programming for Billboard, Leila Cobo, has written a biography of the late Jenni Rivera, an intimate portrait of the difficult, successful life of the star of Mexican regional music.

Now, electrode vest to precisely diagnose heart palpitations

March 30, 2013 at 2:42 PM

London, Mar 30 (ANI): Doctors in the UK are using special vests to precisely diagnose abnormal heart rhythm.

Earth could be heading for another Ice Age

March 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): As Britain prepares to shiver for at least another month, a leading scientist has predicted that the world was heading for another Ice Age.

Messi on verge of another record

March 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Barcelona, March 29 (IANS) Lionel Messi could add another record to his already staggering list of achievements if he scores for Barcelona on their visit to play relegation staring Celta Vigo Saturday evening.

Warm Thursday in Delhi cooled by evening rain

March 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Delhi exprienced a warm day Thursday, but rain in the evening brought relief from the heat. Showers are also likely Friday, a meterological department official said.

Warm Thursday in Delhi cooled by evening rain

March 28, 2013 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Delhi saw a warm day Thursday but rain followed in the evening, bringing relief from the heat. Some showers are also likely Friday.

Russian politician cleared over Nazi comments

March 27, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A court in Russia has overturned an earlier ruling that forced a former Russian lawmaker to pay compensation to Nazi concentration camp survivors over controversial comments he made last year.

Brazil World Cup Stadium in dire need of funds

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Mar. 26 (ANI): The Government of Brazil is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting in the next few days to find a solution for the funding of a soccer stadium that is to host the opening match of the soccer World Cup 2014.

Jolie joins anti-rape drive

March 26, 2013 at 2:02 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has teamed up with Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague for a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to highlight concerns over sexual violence.

6.2-magnitude quake hits Guatemala

March 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

New York, March 26 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Guatemala, the US Geological Survey said.

Ex-BSP leader Deepak Bharadwaj shot dead at his farmhouse in Delhi

March 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bharadwaj was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his farmhouse in Rajokri area of South Delhi this morning.

'Gandhi' director Attenborough moves to care home with wife

March 25, 2013 at 3:06 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): Lord Attenborough, the celebrated director of Oscar-winning film Gandhi, is reportedly living in a care home in London with his wife Sheila Sim.

Severe thunderstorms hit Queensland, Australia

March 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Brisbane, Australia, March 25 (IANS) Thousands of homes remain without power and a man has been critically injured after severe thunderstorms battered Australia's southeast Queensland on Sunday night, local media reported Monday.

UK playwright to recreate Anders Breivik's Norway killings through musical

March 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar. 24 (ANI): One of Britain's acclaimed writers for the stage has created a musical show based on the mass murders in Norway committed in 2011 by Anders Breivik.

Chinese protestors publicly beat up corrupt official's associate

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Around 15 protestors, who were gathered at a crowded bus station in Zhengzhou, China publicly beat up an associate of the station's manager, who is accused of skimming seven million dollars in profit from a state-owned bus operation,

'Fireball' meteor streaks across US sky

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A large, vibrant meteor shot through the US sky shortly after 7:50 pm on Friday.

UAE, Gambia discuss bilateral relations

March 23, 2013 at 7:30 AM

Banjul, March 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emitates (UAE) and west African country of Gambia have held talks over bilateral relations.

30 dead in Gabon boat mishap

March 22, 2013 at 5:53 AM

Libreville, March 22 (IANS) At least 30 people died when a boat, carrying 60 illegal immigrants, capsized off the coast of Gabon, a west African country, Xinhua reported.

Music, massage, naps key to sound sleep

March 20, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Beijing, March 20 (IANS) Stressing the need to sleep for moderate durations, a Chinese study has urged people to avoid overuse of networking devices and turn to soothing music, massage, and naps for a better sleep.

Pope Francis' sister prayed cardinals wouldn't pick her brother

March 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, Mar. 19 (ANI): The sister of Jorge Mario Bergoglio has revealed that in the past, she had prayed that the cardinals wouldn't pick her brother to be the new Pope.

Mumbai's coastal transport terminals may be ready by 2015-16

March 15, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government plans to construct six terminals on the city's west coast to provide coastal water transportation for Mumbai's commuters, state Industry and Ports Minister Narayan Rane said here Friday.

Pippa Middleton attends horse-racing event with banker pal

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): Wearing a bright yellow coat and a brown fur hat, Pippa Middleton attented a horse-racing event in Cheltenham, England with former banker Tom Kingston by her side.

'Hot spots' ride merry-go-round in Jupiter's atmosphere

March 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Using images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found new evidence that dark features in Jupiter's atmosphere called "hot spots" are created by a Rossby wave, a pattern also seen in Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Delhi official held for 'raping' NRI

March 14, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) A Delhi transport department official was arrested here on a complaint by a non-resident Indian (NRI) woman who said he raped her in India and Australia on several occasions, police said Thursday.

Another suicide in Tihar

March 14, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Three days after a Delhi gang-rape accused was found hanging inside Tihar Jail here, a 30-year-old female prisoner allegedly committed suicide Thursday afternoon inside the prison, an official said.

YRF, IMAX expand partnership with multi-film deal

March 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Yash Raj Films (YRF) Wednesday announced an expansion of their partnership with IMAX. The production banner will now release "Paani", as well as an additional YRF project, at IMAX theatres across India and other key markets.

Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda to be exhumed on 8 April

March 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, Mar. 13 (ANI): The remains of Chilean Nobel prize winning poet Pablo Neruda will be exhumed on April 8 to determine if he died of cancer or was poisoned.

One-time-only comet finally emerges into twilight view for North America, Europe

March 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Stargazers can get a glimpse of a one-time-only visitor- Comet PanSTARRS - in the dark western sky this week.

UAE, Benin sign agreements

March 13, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 13 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and west African country of Benin have signed two agreements on the avoidance of double taxation on income and protection and promotion of investments.

100 vehicles collide in Germany

March 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Berlin, March 12 (IANS) About 100 vehicles crashed in snowy conditions on a highway in Germany Tuesday, injuring several people, media reports said.

Four burnt to death in Delhi factory fire

March 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Four people were killed and one person was injured Tuesday in a fire at a shoe factory here, said a fire service official.

Watson's father says son could shun baggy green to play in 'lucrative' IPL in future

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian all rounder Shane Watson's father has claimed his son could shun Test cricket for the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) in future after getting sacked from the third Test match against India in Mohali along with the three other teammates over disciplinary breach.

Hotel management student held raping five-year-old

March 10, 2013 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A 22-year-old hotel management student was held here for raping five-year-old girl living in his neighbourhood, police said Sunday.

Woman killed in Delhi shootout

March 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) A 50-year-old woman was killed while three others were injured in a shootout between two groups here, police said Saturday.

Pledge to take breakfast seriously

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) To drive home the importance of breakfast to stay healthy, McDonalds India Saturday flagged off a pledge campaign inviting people to ensure a wholesome breakfast for their families.

Coca-Cola organises training for women

March 8, 2013 at 10:27 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Beverages giant Coca-Cola India said that it organised a retail training programme for 1,000 women across 13 cities on International Women's Day Friday.

'21 & Over' - a debauchery worth remembering (IANS Movie Review)

March 8, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Film: "21 & Over"; Cast: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Jonathan Keltz, Skylar Astin, Sarah Wright, Jonathan Keltz, Francois Chau, Russell Hodgkinson, Daniel Booko, Russell Mercado, Josie Loren, Christiann Castellanos and Dustin Ybarra; Writers-Directors: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore; Rating: ** 1/2

Skygazers can look forward to spotting PANSTARR comet

March 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Skygazers will have something to look forward to this weekend as also the beginning of the coming week with a comet becoming visible to the naked eye from the northern hemisphere just after sundown.

Syria wants India, BRICS to speak out against violence

March 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Hitting out at the "western media war" against the Syrian regime, President Bashar Al-Assad's special envoy Friday urged India and the other BRICS nations to speak out more forcefully to put an end to the raging violence in her country and for a political dialogue to help the Syrian people decide their own future.

City-block sized asteroid to make close flyby of Earth on Saturday

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): An asteroid the size of a city block, will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday, March 9th, less than 7 days after it was discovered, it has been revealed.

Bright Comet may be visible to naked eye this month

March 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): A comet will appear in the west at sunset, from around the 8th to the 13th of March 2013, and will be visible to the naked eye up to the end of the month, scientists have said.

In a first, woman cop leads team to nab criminal

March 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Inspector Arti Sharma is not just another Delhi Police officer. Veteran of many an operation, on Wednesday, she becase the first woman to lead an all-male team to nab a criminal wanted for murder in the national capital.

Delhi cop shot, injured

March 6, 2013 at 11:39 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi Police head constable was shot at and injured while chasing and arresting a criminal here Wednesday night, police said.

Kerala woos foreign tourists with ayurveda

March 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) With the pristine Arabian Sea in the west and the towering Western Ghats in the east, Kerala is all geared up to woo foreign tourists with its age old tradition of ayurveda, an official said Wednesday.

Romans might have built Hadrian's Wall by forcing locals to move out

March 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): New archaeological evidence suggest that contrary to previous belief that the Romans far from co-existing peacefully with the locals, ejected them by force in order to build the 73-mile divide of the Hadrian's Wall.

Putin honours soldiers killed in Chechnya battle

March 2, 2013 at 7:31 AM

Moscow, Mar 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) President Vladimir Putin laid flowers Friday at a memorial in western Russia to 84 soldiers who were killed in Chechnya March 1, 2000.

Sexual assaults in Delhi schools (Timeline)

March 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Cases of sexual violence against girls and women continue to occur in the national capital, the most recent being the rape of an eight-year-old girl in her municipal school in northwest Delhi Friday.