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

Protest outside West Bengal assembly, six cops injured

April 30, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) At least six policemen were injured Tuesday outside the West Bengal assembly in a clash with political activists protesting against the chit fund scam that deprived millions of their hard earned money.

Kim Kardashian's divorce takes bizarre turn

April 19, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) TV host and socialite Kim Kardashian's divorce proceedings have reportedly taken another odd turn. Her ex-husband is ready to avoid the trial if she apologises to him.

Kim Kardashian gaining weight purposely?

April 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Pregnant socialite Kim Kardashian is reportedly gaining weight intentionally to get a profitable diet deal.

Iran reiterates demand for P5+1 recognition of uranium enrichment right

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Tehran, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran on Tuesday reiterated its call for the P5+1 group to recognize its "right" of uranium enrichment.

SEBI wants laws against chit funds

March 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Worried about mushrooming chit funds, capital market regulator SEBI has urged the central government to formulate laws to set up a single regulator to ensure thay don't dupe investors, an official said here Tuesday.

Kim Kardashian considering 'tummy tuck' after giving birth

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian is reportedly planning to undergo atummy tuck surgery to help her regain her voluptuous figure, followingthe arrival of her firstborn.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher 'reunite' in London

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, March 16 (ANI): Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were recently spotted together at the Gemsfield Jewelry event in London, after being apart for almost a week.

Kim Kardashian rushed to hospital

March 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Pregnant socialite Kim Kardashian was reportedly rushed to hospital after she felt uneasy during a flight.

West Bengal for quota in higher education

March 6, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday announced that her government will introduce reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in institutions of higher education in West Bengal.

China boosts 2013 defence spending by 10.7 percent

March 5, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Beijing, March 5 (IANS) China will boost its official defence budget by 10.7 percent this year, the latest in a series of hikes in military spending stretching back more than two decades, RIA Novosti reported.

Bengal to hire more doctors for rural areas

February 27, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Conceding that there was an "acute shortage" of doctors in rural West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said the government would soon issue advertisements to hire more doctors.

Reality show remains Kim's top priority

February 21, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is pregnant with her first child with rapper Kanye West, says her reality TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" is still her first priority.

Iran promises swift solution to nuke dispute if its nuclear rights acknowledged

February 19, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Sydney, Feb. 19 (ANI): Iran has said there will be a swift solution to the nuclear dispute if its nuclear rights are acknowledged by a group of six world powers.

Rita Moreno reveals her 'near-fatal' affair with Marlon Brando in new memoir

February 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New York, February 18 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno has revealed how her obsessive love for Marlon Brando almost killed her in her new memoir.

Indian-origin Oz cricket star Sthalekar set to hang up boots

February 16, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Sydney, Feb 16 (ANI): Indian-origin Australian all rounder Lisa Sthalekar has revealed she is considering retirement from cricket, and added her appearance in their World Cup final against the West Indies on Sunday would be definitely her last at a World Cup.

Princeton professor calls Obama 'war criminal who killed over 200 children'

February 16, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A Princeton professor has launched a withering attack on the White House's covert drone program, by likening President Barack Obama to a "war criminal."

Watson's ton helps Oz beat Windies in Canberra ODI by 39 runs to claim series win

February 6, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Sydney, Feb 6(ANI): Shane Watson's brilliant comeback century helped Australia beat West Indies by 39 runs in the third one-day on a flat Manuka Oval deck in Canberra, as the hosts took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

ICC Women's World Cup: India start campaign with convincing win

January 31, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Thirush Kamini's 100 off 146 balls helped India defeat the West Indies by 105 runs in the opening game of the ICC Women's World Cup at Brabourne Stadium here Thursday.

Indian-origin kid attacked by robbers in Britain

January 31, 2013 at 7:34 PM

London, Jan 31 (IANS) A nine-year-old boy from an Indian-origin family was left terrified when robbers held an axe to his neck and demanded his family hand over their car, a media report said Thursday.

'50 Shades' author EL James buys 2.65m-pound house in West London

January 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): EL James has bought a 2.65-million-pound home, which looks almost as though it could have been inspired by the title of her bestselling erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

Octomom signs deal to strip topless again at Miami club

January 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): After working as a stripper last year in a bid to pay her bills to raise her 14 children, it seems that cash-strapped Octomom is once again taking to the stage and pole.

Katie Price uses 'dumped ponies' to smoke peace pipe with Jodie Marsh

January 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 9 (ANI): Katie Price and Jodie Marsh, who have been vocal about their dislike for each other, have reportedly put an end to their long running feud after four ponies turned up in Marsh's garden overnight.

Kanye West plans raps for baby

January 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West is planning to record some special raps for his unborn baby.

Kim Kardashian's sex tape sales soar after baby news

January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Jan. 3 (ANI): Sales of Kim Kardashian's infamous sex tape have gone through the roof since her boyfriend Kanye West announced that the couple are expecting a baby.

Iraq appoint new national football coach

December 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Baghdad, Dec 31 (IANS) Hakeem Shakir has been promoted from caretaker to Iraq head coach, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said.

Direct cash transfers to start in Bengal from March

December 6, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IANS) The Direct Cash Transfer Scheme would be rolled out in six districts of West Bengal from March 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor said Thursday.

Mathematician plots formula to give every woman perfect pins

November 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Melbourne, November 27 (ANI): A mathematician claims to have found the perfect formula for a fool-proof flattering look.

Cold storages in Bengal to stay shut Nov 19

November 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Cold storage owners in West Bengal facing a steep rise in operational costs will shut operations for a day Nov 19, demanding higher rentals.

Assaults on women rising in Bengal: Karat

October 17, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday said that there has been a rise in violence against women in West Bengal.

World T20: Watson named player of the tournament

October 8, 2012 at 12:29 AM

Colombo, Oct 8 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was named the player of the tournament at the conclusion of the World Twenty20 at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Sunday.

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October 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM

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Windies board withdraws statement on Sarwan dispute

October 6, 2012 at 7:58 PM

St. John's (Antigua), Oct 6 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has apologised for public statements made about the arbitrator of a dispute between the WICB and middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.

Taylor, Sthalekar lead ICC women's T20 rankings

September 24, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Colombo, Sep 24 (IANS) England's Sarah Taylor and Lisa Sthalekar of Australia were named as the No.1 ranked batswoman and bowler, respectively, in the ICC women's Twenty20 rankings launched here Monday.

West wants Kardashian to emulate Middleton

September 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Kanye West reportedly wants his socialite girlfriend Kim Kardashian to be as sober in look and behaviour as Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.

Amanda Bynes 'showing delusional behaviour'

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Washington, September 16 (ANI): Amanda Bynes could have much bigger problems than smoking pot and driving illegally as there is evidence of her being mentally ill, it has been claimed.

Kim Kardashian gives away 100 pairs of designer shoes to charity

August 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM

London, August 28 (ANI): Kim Kardashian is said to have donated 100 pairs of designer shoes to charity after her boyfriend Kanye West convinced her to trim down her footwear collection.

Kiwis' confidence up in absence of Dravid, Laxman

August 22, 2012 at 7:04 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) New Zealand captain Ross Taylor said the confidence of his team has gone up in the absence of experienced Indian batsmen Rahul Dravid and V.V.S. Laxman, who have retired from international cricket.

Syria dismisses Obama threat as election ploy

August 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama's threat to intervene in Syria is an element of his election campaign, Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Kadri Jamil said Tuesday.

McCullum to return to opener's role against India in Test series

August 20, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Melbourne, Aug 20 (ANI): New Zealand is all set to bring back Brendon McCullum as an opening batsman for the two-Test series against India starting on Thursday in Hyderabad.

Woman, 96, dies preparing for 70ft abseil

July 30, 2012 at 5:31 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) A thrill-seeking 96-year-old British woman collapsed and died just ahead of taking part in a 70-feet abseil, the controlled descent down a rock face using a rope.

Narine revives Windies with late wickets

July 26, 2012 at 2:34 PM

North Sound (Antigua), July 26 (IANS/CMC) Sunil Narine fought back for the West Indies in the final hour with two wickets - including Martin Guptill - in the first Test against New Zealand.

Shillingford nabs five but Kiwis battle to draw

July 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

St. John's (Antigua), July 23 (IANS/CMC) Off-spinner Shane Shillingford's five-wicket haul on the final day of the three-day match against New Zealand Sunday was not enough to earn him a spot in the West Indies squad for the first Test against the tourists starting Wednesday.

Temperamental Benn among 30 probables for World T20

July 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM

St. John's (Antigua), July 19 (IANS/CMC) Temperamental left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn has inched his way even closer to a senior team recall after being named in a provisional 30-man West Indies squad for the ICC World Twenty20 Championship in September.

I seized the opportunity: Sunil Narine

July 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Basseterre (St Kitts), July 16 (IANS/CMC) West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine says he had recognised the importance of Saturday's fourth One-Day International against New Zealand and had seized the moment.

Fit Taylor to play in fourth ODI against West Indies

July 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Wellington, July 14 (ANI): New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has recovered from a shoulder complaint and is expected to play for the team in the fourth one-dayer against the West Indies at Warner Park, St Kitts.

Islamist extremists emphasize self-defense, not world domination: Study

July 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A common belief in the West is that Al Qaeda wishes to impose Islam everywhere, but a new study of their use of religious texts suggests that Islamists' goals are much more modest.

Russia opposes introduction of no-fly zone in Syria

July 7, 2012 at 8:40 AM

Moscow, July 7 (IANS) Russia has termed the introduction of no-fly zone in Syria as "counter-productive" and "unilateral" step.

Gillespie ruled out of Windies Test series after failing to recover from ankle injury

July 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Wellington, July 3(ANI): Fast bowler Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test series against the West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury.

McCartney rejoins West Ham

July 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

London, July 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Northern Ireland defender George McCartney has rejoined West Ham United, the club said Sunday.

Kiwi wicketkeeper Watling expecting barrage of spin bowling during Caribbean tour

June 26, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Wellington, June 26(ANI): New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling is expecting a West Indian bombardment of spin bowling during the Caribbean tour, during which the Kiwis would play a series of Twenty20, one-day and Test matches.

Violent crime rate in US drops in 2011: FBI

June 24, 2012 at 2:12 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): The crime and murder rate in the United States has gone down for the fifth straight year in 2011, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Rain washes out play in Birmingham Test

June 8, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Birmingham (England), June 8 (IANS/CMC) Rain has wrecked the opening day of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston here, forcing play to be abandoned without a ball bowled.

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education result 2012 Declared

June 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

WBCHSE Class 12th result 2012 has been declared on Monday June 4, 2012. The students can check their results at the website http://wbresults.nic.in/.

England keeper Green to leave West Ham

June 3, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, June 3 (IANS) England international goalkeeper Robert Green will leave West Ham as a free agent this summer, club chairman David Gold confirmed Sunday.

Iran not to pursue n-bomb production

May 31, 2012 at 5:13 PM

Tehran, May 31 (IANS) Affirming that Iran was not after nuclear weapons, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said enriching uranium to 20 percent was his country's right.

Chemical weapon of Syria is cause of concern for West

May 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Western countries have a new concern about the Syria situation. Now countries have expresses their concerns about the stock of chemical weapons stored in Syria

West may intervene in Syria to prevent toxic gas stockpile from falling into 'wrong hands'

May 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Damascus, May 31 (ANI): Western troops could intervene in Syria if the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's government leaves stockpiles of his chemical weapons vulnerable to terrorists, sources have revealed.

West prefers Kim's natural look

May 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

New York, May 23 (IANS) Rapper-turned-fashion designer Kanye West prefers his rumoured girlfriend Kim Kardashian to sport a natural look a la Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton.

Kanye West wants Kim to go 'natural' like Kate Middleton

May 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Kanye West prefers Kim Kardashian to have a "natural" look, like Britain's Duchess Catherine Middleton.

Libyan diplomats in London tried to sell assets before expulsion

August 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM

Tripoli, Aug 11 (ANI): London-based diplomats loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had tried to sell off embassy assets, including cars, to raise money for the cash-strapped Tripoli regime before being expelled by the British government, sources have revealed.

Billy the Kid's only existing image fetches £1.4m at Denver auction

June 27, 2011 at 11:39 AM

London, June 27 (ANI): Wild West gunslinger Billy the Kid's only existing picture has fetched 1.4 million pounds at Brian Lebel's annual Old West Auction in Denver.

Enid Blyton charity to close as it fails to adapt 'new technology'

June 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): It has emerged that the charity established by Enid Blyton's daughter 29 years ago to maintain the British author's generosity is on the verge of closing after nearly three decades of work because of the phasing out of cheques.

Paul McCartney hints at Gorillaz collaboration

June 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM

London, June 15 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he might team up with Gorillaz as he is a big admirer of Damon Albarn and his co-star, artist Jamie Hewlett.

Gaddafi regime "weakening all the time" in wake of NATO airstrikes: Hague

June 13, 2011 at 4:20 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's regime is "weakening all the time" in the wake of NATO's military campaign.

Jada Pinkett shells $10,000 on crystals!

June 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Jada Pinkett Smith's fascination with crystals ended with her shelling out 10,000 dollars on them.

CPI-M reviews poor performance in West Bengal assembly polls

June 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM

Kolkata, June 4(ANI): Members of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Saturday began a two-day state committee meeting in Kolkata to review their poor performance in the recently concluded assembly elections in West Bengal.

Alex Kingston, Rob Lowe open up against 'theatre mysterious lovers'

June 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM

London, June 2 (ANI): Alex Kingston and Rob Lowe have spoken up against couples who steam up the theatres with their erotic habit of love making while a play is on.

Carl Hooper to groom young West Indian batsmen

May 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 28 (ANI): Carl Hooper, the former Guyana and West Indies captain, has been appointed as batting coach of the Sagicor High Performance Centre to groom the talent pool at the HPC.

New fossil primate species discovered in West Texas

May 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A physical anthropologist has discovered a previously unknown species of fossil primate, Mescalerolemur horneri, in the Devil's Graveyard badlands of West Texas.

Brit policy of sheltering terrorists made it 'Londonistan': WikiLeaks

April 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): Britain ignored repeated warnings to stop granting asylum to Islamic extremists wanted in other countries for terrorism offences, resulting in the 2005 London Tube and bus bombings, according to leaked US diplomatic cable.

Prime Minister calls for change in West Bengal amidst polls

April 23, 2011 at 9:21 PM

Kolkata, Apr 23(ANI): Campaigning in West Bengal amidst the six phase provincial polls spread over three weeks, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday called for a change in government.

Waqar says 'hard to find a replacement' for retired Shoaib Akhtar

April 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Karachi, April 10(ANI): Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has paid rich tribute to the recently retired fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, and said that it would be hard to find an ideal replacement for the enigmatic pacer.

Al-Qaeda making major gains amid political unrest in Yemen: FM Dr Abu Bakr al-Qirbi

April 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Sanaa, Apr 6 (ANI): Yemen's Foreign Minister Dr Abu Bakr al-Qirbi has warned that al-Qaeda is taking advantage of the political unrest in country to plot new terror attacks.

Chemistry of mosquito sex could be key to controlling dengue fever

March 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): A new study has suggested that understanding the sex life of a mosquito may reveal the key to controlling diseases such West Nile virus and dengue fever.

Obama rules out radiation from Japan harming US

March 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Mar. 18 (ANI): President Barack Obama has said that he did not expect harmful levels of radiation from Japan to reach the West Coast, Hawaii, Alaska or U.S. territories.

Libyan rebels warn of a 'fight till death' with Gaddafi's loyalists

March 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Tripoli, Mar 14 (ANI): As the forces of Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi advanced towards Ajdabiya town, rebels vowed to 'fight till death' if a no-fly zone was imposed by the West to stop troops loyal to the former.

Miley Cyrus voted 'Worst Celeb Influence' second time in a row

January 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

New York, Jan 27 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has been announced the worst celebrity influence of 2010, for the second time in a row now.

Robbie Williams' life to be turned into West End musical

January 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): Take That star Robbie Williams's life will be turned into a West End musical.

Robbie Williams' life to be turned into West End musical

January 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): Take That star Robbie Williams's life will be turned into a West End musical.

Maoists kill railway worker, burn bulldozer in West Bengal

December 20, 2010 at 5:14 PM

Jhargam (West Bengal), Dec.20 (ANI): Maoists killed a railway worker and burnt a bulldozer near Nunnungeria village in West Bengal's Jhargram district during the weekend.

Maoists kill railway worker, burn bulldozer in West Bengal

December 20, 2010 at 5:14 PM

Jhargam (West Bengal), Dec.20 (ANI): Maoists killed a railway worker and burnt a bulldozer near Nunnungeria village in West Bengal's Jhargram district during the weekend.

Student wings of Trinamool Congress, CPI (M) clash in West Bengal

October 27, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Oct.27 (ANI): Student activists of the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday got engaged into a clash with the students union of the ruling Communist Party of India(Marxist) in Bardhaman district of West Bengal.

West End play suspended after actor gets shot on-stage

October 4, 2010 at 6:24 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): A West End musical has been suspended after an actor was shot in the face by accident during an on-stage duel while performing in Stephen Sondheim's 'Passion'.

Lily Allen offers support to Kanye West

September 7, 2010 at 3:59 PM

London, Sept 7 (ANI): Actress Lily Allen has offered support to Kanye West after the rapper took aim at himself in a series of bizarre online rants.

Chelsea stars not ready for Premier League start: Ancelottie

August 5, 2010 at 1:44 PM

London, Aug 5 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said his star players will not be fit for the big kick-off on August 14.

'Beckham's top-flight football career is over'

August 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM

London, Aug 1 (ANI): New AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has said that England midfielder David Beckham's top-flight football career is over.

David Duchovny doesn't take media reports on love life "personally"

April 21, 2010 at 4:06 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): 'The X Files' star David Duchovny has revealed that he does not let media reports on his love life bother him and that he does not take any of the stories personally.

Tiny tot's hole-in-one joy at age five

April 19, 2010 at 6:55 PM

London, Apr.19 (ANI): At five, Eleanor Gamble is thought to be the youngest golfer in the world to achieve the feat of driving the ball 86 yards over a lake on a par three hole in a juniors contest.

Suspected Maoist leader arrested in West Bengal, arms seized

April 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Mathurapur (WB), Apr 9 (ANI): A suspected Maoist leader was arrested during a search operation in West Bengal's West Midnapore district on Thursday.

Walcott wants a trophy as Birthday present

March 20, 2010 at 1:31 PM

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): After turning 21 on Tuesday, Arsenal winger Theo Walcott received everything - from an expensive bracelet to a bird feeder - as birthday presents, but winning a trophy is something the England star is hoping to get as gift this year.

Ryder racing toward fitness ahead of World T20 championship

March 9, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Napier, Mar 9(ANI): Recuperating New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder, who has had an operation to repair his long-term abdominal injury, is keen to prove his fitness after being included in the Black Caps' preliminary squad of 30 for the World Twenty20 championship.

Headley, Rana operation illustrates Lashkar's 'trans-national' capabilities: Expert

March 2, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Washington, Mar.2 (ANI): The arrest of David Coleman Headley and his close aide Tahawwur Hussain Rana from Chicago in October last year, clearly illustrates the Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) 'transnational' capabilities and its nuanced role they (people like Headley) can play in terms of terrorism against India and the West, an expert has said.

Iran rebel group Jundallah announces new leader

March 1, 2010 at 2:09 PM

London, Mar. 1 (ANI): The Iran rebel group Jundallah has named al-Hajj Mohammed Dhahir Baluch as its new leader.

Tait hopes wind can help him record fastest ball against Kiwis

February 25, 2010 at 2:50 PM

Wellington, Feb 25 (ANI): Australian pacer Shaun Tait is hopeful that windy conditions at Wellington could help him record the fastest ball in history during the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand.

Clarke intent on maintaining momentum against New Zealand

February 24, 2010 at 1:23 PM

Melbourne, Feb 24 (ANI): Australia Twenty20 captain Michael Clarke is intent on maintaining his side's momentum heading towards the World Twenty20 when his team take on New Zealand.

Haiti charity single 'We Are The World 25' fails to land US top spot

February 20, 2010 at 2:34 PM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): The Haiti charity single 'We Are The World 25' has failed to reach the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Susan Boyle turns down 10m pounds mansion for cat's sake

February 8, 2010 at 11:55 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): 'I Dreamed A Dream' singer Susan Boyle is said to have turned down a chance to move into a 10-million-pound mansion, as she does not want to uproot her beloved pet cat Pebbles.

Iran launches mew research rocket into space

February 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Feb.4 (ANI): Iran successfully launched a research rocket into outer space carrying a mouse, two turtles and worms Wednesday, but failed to put anything into orbit, two U.S. officials told Fox News.

Ponting is vulnerable, Hughes has technical issues: Waqar

January 5, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Sydney, Jan. 5 (ANI): In a bid to pile up pressure on Australia, Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis has claimed that Aussie captain Ricky Ponting is not in his customary form, and young batsman Phillip Hughes is yet to resolve his technical issues.

Lara Bingle sizzles in '70s-style 'Bond girl' red bikini

December 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Melbourne, Dec 20 (ANI): Lara Bingle stopped traffic and surfers when she stripped off for her swimwear photo shoot in Sydney last week.