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Putin warns West against arming Syrian rebels 'who eat their enemies' organs'

June 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has rebuked the West for considering arming Syrian rebels, at the same time itself arming the legitimate government of Syria.

South Africa post 230/6 against West Indies

June 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Cardiff, June 14 (IANS) South Africa scored an impressive 230 for six against the West Indies in a Group B Champions Troph match, curtailed to 31 overs apiece after heavy rain, at the Sophia Gardens here Friday.

Tulisa Contostavlos terrified by stalker ordeal

June 14, 2013 at 10:13 AM

London, June 14 (ANI): Tulisa Contostavlos was left cowering in fear after a man sneaked past the security measures of her 5-million-pound-mansion in Hertfordshire.

Champions Trophy scoreboard: India vs West Indies, Group B

June 11, 2013 at 11:40 PM

London, June 11 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Champions Trophy Group B encounter between India and the West Indies at the Kensington Oval here Tuesday.

Tips to make perfect cuppa this winter

June 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Melbourne, June 10 (ANI): Scientists have developed a guide that provides instructions to the reader on how to make the perfect cup of tea, which apparently requires 'patience, love and care'.

Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of game

June 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, June 8 (IANS) West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been charged with violating the ICC Code of Conduct during the game against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy here Friday.

US couple married for 61 years die just hours apart

June 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM

New York, June 08 (ANI): A North Carolina couple, who were married for 61 years, died just hours apart on the same day, this week.

US couple married for 61 years die just hours apart

June 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM

New York, June 08 (ANI): A North Carolina couple, who were married for 61 years, died just hours apart on the same day, this week.

Obama defends telephone, internet snooping

June 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Washington, June 7 (IANS) President Barack Obama Friday defended the newly revealed government surveillance programmes as a small price to pay for keeping America safe from terror attacks.

Champions Trophy scoreboard: West Indies vs Pakistan, Group B

June 7, 2013 at 11:37 PM

London, June 7 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Champions Trophy match between the West Indies and Pakistan at the Kensington Oval here Friday.

West Indies elect to bowl against Pakistan

June 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

London, June 7 (IANS) West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the second match of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Friday.

UK-based Muslims fear 'wave of anti-Islamic attacks' following Woolwich murder

June 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Muslim groups have urged authorities to take serious action against anti-Islamic attacks, saying that they fear a wave of reprisals in the wake of the Woolwich murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

Bengal may sign agreement on fibre optic network in June

June 5, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) The West Bengal government is expected to sign a tripartite agreement with the central government and Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL) this month to rollout a fibre optic network in the state, a government official said Wednesday.

Big B recalls 'lifetime' with Jaya on 40th anniversary

June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) It's been 40 years since Amitabh Bachchan married his "Zanjeer" co-star Jaya. The megastar looks back at the "lifetime" and says god has been kind to give him the family that he has.

Big B recalls 'lifetime' with Jaya on 40th anniversary

June 3, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) It's been 40 years since Amitabh Bachchan married his "Zanjeer" co-star Jaya. The megastar looks back at the "lifetime" and says god has been kind to give him the family that he has.

Lethal gamma-ray may soon hit earth

May 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, May 29 (ANI): A lethal gamma-ray burst from a star about 8000 light years away could hit earth and possibly wipe out a quarter of our atmospheric ozone, astronomers have revealed.

Champions Trophy: Windies arrive for Cardiff camp

May 27, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Cardiff (Wales), May 27 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies will fine-tune their preparations for the Champions Trophy when they open a training camp here Monday, their second in as many weeks.

Arjen Robben's goal forces bookies to pay seven-figure amount in Bayern Munich win over Borussia Do

May 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, May 27 (ANI): Bookies were forced to fork out a seven-figure amount after German club Bayern Munich's narrow 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.

Bookies suspend bets on Becks being knighted

May 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Bookmakers stopped taking bets on David Beckham being knighted on Saturday night after lot of money was slapped on by punters.

West End marks 350 years of theatre

May 25, 2013 at 6:14 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): Jersey Boys and Les Miserables have been declared as shows performing free songs to the public, to mark 350 years of West End theatre.

Ex-world champ warns Hamilton to look out for 'biggest threat' Rosberg in Monaco

May 25, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): Former world champion Damon Hill has warned Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton that his biggest threat to second triumph in Monaco is his teammate Nico Rosberg, instead of big guns Sebastian Vettel or Fernando Alonso.

T20s won't hamper Windies' chances in CT: Ramdin

May 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Cave Hill (Barbados), May 24 (IANS/CMC) Vice-captain Denesh Ramdin has backed the West Indies to make a smooth transition to the 50-over format when they open their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy starting next month.

Three militants surrender in Tripura

May 21, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Agartala, May 21 (IANS) Three militants who had fled from their hideout in Bangladesh along with two CPI-M leaders, who were kidnapped April 1 from Tripura, have surrendered to the security forces, officials said Tuesday.

Jessica Ennis ties the knot with fiance

May 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): London Olympics champ Jessica Ennis swapped her tracksuit for a wedding dress as she walked down the aisle in St Michael and All Angels Church on Saturday in Hathersage, Derbyshire.

English officials to 'purely' oversee 'anticipated' India-Pak fixture at Champions Trophy

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Karachi, May 18 (ANI): The anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, to take place at Edgbaston on June 15, is set to be purely overseen by English match officials, according to the International Cricketing Council (ICC).

ICC announces umpires list for Champions Trophy

May 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Dubai, May 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday announced the names of the umpires and match referees for the June 6-23 Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

Rita Ora enjoys date with Calvin Harris

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

London, May 15 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Rita Ora reportedly enjoyed a date with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris.

Khloe Kardashian gets braces at 28

May 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian has got braces in a quest for perfect teeth.

Mamata to visit Darjeeling, meet GJM leaders

May 12, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will embark on a three-day visit to Darjeeling Hills beginning May 14 during which she will meet the GJM leaders as well as hold talks with the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA).

Indians lobby hard for a slice of immigration pie

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 12 (IANS) From corporate America to Indian techies to Indian-Americans with family ties to their native land - all are lobbying hard to influence changes in the proposed immigration law that has started moving through the US legislative labyrinthine.

Sex education teacher arrested for sexual relationship with students

May 11, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): A sex education teacher allegedly gave oral sex to her 13-year-old student in the classroom during recess at Bessie Coleman Middle School in Cedar Hill, Texas.

Winning Miss America hurt my brand, says Vanessa Williams

May 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Vanessa Williams has said that winning Miss America Pageant hurt her brand, as a lot of people assume that if a person has a Miss anything in front of their name, it negates any sort of talent or intellect that they possessed.

Lauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in jail for tax evasion

May 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, May 07(ANI): Singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced in the US state of New Jersey for three months in jail for failing to pay taxes.

'Horns' will capture people's imaginations: Radcliffe

May 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says his forthcoming film "Horns" has the potential to capture people's imaginations.

Scientists develop nanoparticles for diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Boston, May 4 (IANS) US researchers have engineered nanoparticles for diabetics capable of releasing insulin in the blood thereby to help maintain normal blood sugar levels, says a study.

Soon, injectable nano particles to control blood sugar in diabetics

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a network of nano particles, which can be injected into the body, and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal levels for more than a week.

Beckhams house hunting for permanent UK home

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The Beckham family is looking for a permanent UK home in West London.

Gorkha Morcha seeks Rs.575 crore for infrastructure

May 1, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has demanded Rs.575 crore from the central and state governments for creating infrastructure for the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) in northern West Bengal's Darjeeling hills now run by the party.

Obama has 'the juice' for second term agenda

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) Echoing Mark Twain, President Barack Obama has confidently asserted that he has enough "juice" in him to get things done in Washington despite a divided and politically dysfunctional amosphere.

Vasco midfielder Bernardo tortured in Rio slum

April 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 27 (IANS) Police here are investigating the kidnapping and torture of Vasco da Gama midfielder Bernardo.

'US country singer' George Jones dies at 81

April 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): American country singer George Jones, who had a string of number one songs between the 1950s and 1990s, died on Friday. He was 81.

Dominic Cooper misses sharing home with James Corden

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 AM

London, April 26 (IANS) Actor Dominic Cooper said he loved being woken up by actor-comedian James Corden every morning when they shared a flat together as struggling actors.

Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev vowed to die for Islam

April 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev sent text messages to his mother in 2011 suggesting he was willing to die for Islam.

'Boston Marathon bombs remote-controlled'

April 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The two alleged Boston bomber brothers, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, used a remote-control device from a toy car to set off the pressure-cooker bombs filled with nails and ball bearings, according to a key lawmaker

Now, big time doping hits horse racing

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Horse racing was also not spared from the scandal of doping which has engulfed other major sports, after a top horse trainer had admitted that he had given banned steroids to 11 thoroughbreds.

'Broken' immigration system should be fixed after Boston bombings, say US senators

April 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): The Boston bombings expose gaps in the United

Boston bombers' parents say their sons framed

April 20, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) The parents of the two Boston bombing suspects have flatly denied that their sons, Dzhokar Tsarnaev, 19, and his older brother Tamerlan, 26, could be involved in Monday's terror attack.

Lauryn Hill to be ousted from home?

April 20, 2013 at 10:04 AM

New York, April 20 (IANS) Singer Lauryn Hill will soon face eviction from her New Jersey home after allegedly falling behind with her rent.

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.

100-year-old tortoise who defied Hitler comes back from dead

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A tortoise, who has been named after Adolf Hitler in honour of surviving the Blitz, is back from the dead -71 years after he survived a Nazi bomb attack in the Second World War.

15 dead, 160 injured in US fertiliser plant blast (Fourth Lead)

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) A massive blast at a fertiliser plant in central Texas Wednesday night killed 15 people, wounded more than 160, and damaged 50 to 60 homes, officials said Thursday.

Suspicious substance in letter for Obama: Secret Service

April 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) A US Secret Service spokesman Wednesday said a letter addressed to President Barack Obama contained "suspicious substance", reported Xinhua.

'Poisonous' ricin-filled letter sent to US Senator

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, Apr. 17 (ANI): An envelope containing ricin, a form of poison, was sent to the Capitol Hill office of Senator Roger Wicker, lawmakers have said.

Rick Santorum hospitalized with gastrointestinal illness

April 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has cancelled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized over the weekend for dehydration and gastrointestinal illness, The Hill has reported.

Becks' hoax 'paedophile' pal jailed for six years

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 15 (ANI): A paedophile, who pretended he was best friends with David Beckham in order to get close to children, has been caged for six years.

Three 'triggers' for US immigration reforms

April 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) A key architect of a bipartisan proposal for US immigration reforms has outlined three policy steps that would have to be taken before America's 11 million undocumented workers can apply for legal status.

Indian-American doctors seek end to physician shortage

April 12, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) An influential group of Indian-American doctors has proposed a comprehensive legislative agenda to end the shortage of physicians in the US, which would need a staggering 130,000 doctors by 2025.

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.

Three killed, 50 injured in storm in Meghalaya

April 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Shillong, April 11 (IANS) At least three people were killed and over 50 injured in a storm in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district, officials said Thursday.

Tolkien's 'The One Ring' may have been inspired by cursed Roman band

April 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): A Roman ring that is believed to have inspired JRR Tolkien's 'The One Ring' has been put on display by Britain's National Trust and the Tolkien Society

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.

Prince Harry to have special 'babe' security team during US visit

March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Prince Harry will be having a special security team to keep fame-hungry girls away from him, during his US tour from May 9-15.

Woods wins Palmer event to reclaim No. 1 spot

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) Star golfer Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational and reclaimed the World No.1 ranking for the first time since October 2010.

Tiger Woods storms back as World No.1 after Arnold Palmer win

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Controversial golf star Tiger Woods has regained the No.1 position in the world after his two-shot win in the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament IN Bay Hill, Florida, for the 11th time during his eventful career and the first time since October 2010.

McIlroy's battle with Woods for top dog status would be 'electrifying' for game

March 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

London, Mar 25 (ANI): Golfer Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's battle with legendary Tiger Woods to be world's number one player would be an electrifying phenomenon for the game.

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.

John McCain apologizes for calling Rand Paul, Ted Cruz 'wacko birds'

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar. 17 (ANI): Senator John McCain has apologized for calling Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz 'wacko birds', saying that he respects what his colleagues stand for.

Saugata Roy avoids commenting on Mamata's absence at Malda event

March 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Kolkata/Malda, Mar. 16 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Saturday refused to comment on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's move to skip an event in Malda where Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi were present, saying he had no knowledge about it.

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.

Afghan opposition leaders urge US to be 'little bit patient' with Karzai

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Afghan opposition leaders have asked Washington not to overreact to President Hamid Karzai's anti-America remarks, saying there is broad support for a continued U.S. role in Afghanistan.

NYC women queuing up for surgery to get nose like Duchess Kate

March 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

New York, Mar 15 (ANI): New York women are flocking to their local plastic surgeons in search of spring's hottest accessory - Kate Middleton's royal nose.

Finding perfect job as easy as taking test

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Melbourne, March 14 (ANI): Personality tests can help people choose a career, as well as specific jobs, an expert has said.

Now, battery powered nanolasers that can operate at room temperature

March 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Arizona State University researchers have made produced nanolasers that can operate under a battery power at room temperatures - instead of only in refrigerated conditions - which opens the door to use of the lasers in many practical applications in modern electronics.

Warjri is Meghalaya's first woman home minister

March 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Shillong, March 13 (IANS) Congress legislator Roshan Warjri scripted history by becoming the first woman to hold the crucial home portfolio in the matrilineal state of Meghalaya -- she is also the second woman in the country to hold this portfolio in a state.

Mamata warns GJM against reviving separatist movement

March 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Giving a stern message to the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha which has raised its old demand for a separate Gorkhaland state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said any efforts at reviving the separatist movement would not go down well with the people.

Bookmakers offer varied odds on next pope

March 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

London, March 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As cardinals gathered in the Vatican Tuesday to elect a new pope, bookmakers appeared as uncertain as everyone else as to who would emerge as leader of the world's 1.2 billion baptized Catholics.

Fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay in adults

March 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): A new Australian study has confirmed that fluoride in drinking water prevents tooth decay for adults of all ages, even those who did not drink fluoride in water as children.

Sangma wins trust vote in Meghalaya

March 11, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Shillong, March 11 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Monday won a trust vote in the state assembly amid objections by opposition that he did not have a full-fledged ministry.

Mondal elected speaker of Meghalaya assembly

March 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Shillong, March 11 (IANS) Abu Taher Mondal of Congress Monday scripted history by becoming the first non-indigenous legislator to be elected the assembly speaker in the tribal state of Meghalaya.

Adele bonding with Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Oscar-winning singer Adele is reportedly bonding a lot with actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Adele 'bonding with' Jennifer Lawrence

March 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, March 11 (ANI): Adele been reportedly been hanging around with Jennifer Lawrence since the Oscars.

Guy Ritchie named as bookies' favourite to direct next Bond film

March 9, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, March 9 (ANI): Director Guy Ritchie has emerged as British bookmakers' favourite to take charge of the next James Bond, following news that Sam Mendes ruled himself out for the follow-up to Skyfall, the most successful 007 film in history.

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.

I may have my eggs frozen to have another baby, says Anna Friel

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, March 8 (ANI): Anna Friel has revealed that she is thinking of having her eggs frozen - for when beau Rhys Ifans feels ready to face fatherhood.

Namdapha under constant vigil to prevent illegal activities

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mar.7 (ANI): The Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, which was in the limelight for an attack on former Chief Wildlife Warden J.L. Singh on March 12 last year, is under the constant vigil of a protection force that is diligently seeking to prevent all illegal activity.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

Bookies go into meltdown over Duchess Kate's baby slip-up

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, March 7 (ANI): Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's child after Kate appeared to accidentally reveal the sex of her unborn baby during a visit to Grimsby.

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.

Oz media, former stars, blast selectors' 'high-risk selections, ill-conceived strategies'

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Australian media alongside former players have left no stones unturned in blasting team's think tank's high-risk selections and ill-conceived strategies during their ongoing Test series against India.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's parents facing financial problems following daughter's death

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New York, Feb 28 (ANI): The parents of Reeva Steenkamp, who was gunned down by her Paralympian boyfriend Oscar Pistorius, are facing financial troubles following their daughter's death, according to their lawyer.

Meghalaya vote count begins

February 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM

Shillong, Feb 28 (IANS) The ruling Congress and non-Congress parties are confident of winning as officials started counting of votes cast in the Feb 23 elections in Meghalaya Thursday.

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.

Amid split verdict fears, Congress dreams victory

February 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) With counting of votes in Meghalaya set for Thursday, both the ruling Congress and non-Congress parties are confident of winning the elections.

Meghalaya voters search for political stability (Curtain Raiser)

February 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Shillong, Feb 21 (IANS) Political stability is the chosen slogan for all parties in Meghalaya as the hill state braces for assembly elections Saturday.

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.

Communal incidents being tackled, Naxal violence reducing: Mukherjee

February 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Asserting the Central Government's determination to thwart all attempts to violate peace, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said incidents of left-wing extremist violence have shown a declining trend.

Posh gathers Beckham family together to celebrate Cruz's b'day

February 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their son, Cruz's eighth birthday in a grand way.

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.

David Cameron drinks 'brain boost' smoothie

February 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): Prime Minister has taken to drinking a fruit smoothie called a Brain Boost to help him keep concentration and focus after a busy week of meetings, it has been revealed.

GJM slams Mamata regime, wants President's rule

February 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Darjeeling, Feb 17 (IANS) Terming the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government "fascist", the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) Sunday said it has lost its faith in her and demanded President's rule in the state.