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He was the most controversial CEO of the search engine portal Yahoo and throughout the latest news coverage for many consecutive weeks he has been in the limelight of media debate. The latest news revealed that Scott Thompson has stepped down from his job as he could not explain the reasons behind his mistakes transparently to the board of directors of the company. His exit from the company was almost inevitable as the long drawn controversy regarding the false information that is surfaced in his resume. As the pressure was mounting on the board of directors regarding the removal of Thompson, his stepping down from the post was almost inevitable. According to latest news the decision came at the wake of the information regarding the inclusion of the investor Daniel Loeb in the board of the company and was long waiting for this opportune moment as he was reported to say for long that under the leadership of Scott Thompson the company is being mismanaged and not being able to find a proper growth path. He was reported to show a false qualification in his resume that actually started the whole controversy concerning his ability and in the subsequent process Scott Thompson could not prove the viability of the debated information regarding his bachelor degree.

Frequent heartburn linked to cancers of throat and vocal cord

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Frequent heartburn is positively associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, a new study has found.

Adam Scott's Open winning putt to be history from 2016

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, May 22 (ANI): Golfer Adam Scott will need to modify his putting stroke following a confirmed ban on anchoring the club by the Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association.

Garcia accuses Woods of lying following Players Championship row

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): A row between golfers Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods has resurfaced as Garcia has accused Woods of lying.

Michael Douglas fights back tears at Cannes

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Cannes (France), May 22 (IANS/EFE) Michael Douglas wept here Tuesday as he recounted how director Steven Soderbergh waited for the Oscar-winning actor to recover from throat cancer so he could star as flamboyant pianist Liberace in "Behind the Candelabra".

72 pc women experience constipation, bowel problems during pregnancy

May 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Nearly 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a new study has found.

Carey Mulligan always wanted to act alongside Leonardo DiCaprio

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Carey Mulligan has revealed that it was her childhood dream to star opposite her 'The Great Gatsby' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Mars rover Opportunity examining rock changed by water

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): NASA's senior Mars rover Opportunity is investigating a rock intensely altered by water.

Campbell-Brown leads Caribbean contingent in Diamond League

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

New York, May 18 (IANS/CMC) Three-time Olympic gold medallist and four-time World champion Veronica Campbell-Brown will lead about three dozen Caribbean athletes in the Adidas Grand Prix here next week.

'The Great Gatsby' - too much glitz but soul shows through (IANS Movie Review: Rating ***1/2)

May 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Film: "The Great Gatsby"; Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Amitabh Bachchan; Directed by: Baz Luhrmann; Rating***1/2

Stirling teacher's 'first-edition books' fetch 226K pounds at auction

May 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): The literary editions collected by an English teacher from Stirling were sold for a total of 226,000 pounds at an auction in Edinburgh.

NASA's Kepler space telescope could soon be shut down permanently

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Kepler space telescope - NASA's primary instrument for detecting planets beyond our solar system-had suffered a critical failure and could soon be shut down permanently, the agency's officials announced Wednesday, May 15.

First edition of `The Great Gatsby' auctioned

May 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 17 (IANS/EFE) A first edition of legendary American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" sold for 1,875 pounds ($2,872), or nearly triple the opening price, at an auction in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Need cautious effort to eradicate polio: Experts

May 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Even as India is less than a year away from being declared polio free, experts Thursday asked for cautious administration of vaccine to keep the virus in check.

Elite runners look to break records

May 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) There is a strong possibility of records being re-written in the World 10K Bangalore to be run Sunday, according to Jurrie Van der Velden of Global Sports Communication (GSC), as he introduced the first lot of elite athletes here Thursday.

Amitabh addresses Cannes audience in Hindi

May 16, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was a "historic moment" for Amitabh Bachchan to be invited to open the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival with his "The Great Gatsby" co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. Big B made the experience more special by addressing the audience in his mother tongue Hindi.

Kourtney Kardahian's 'ex' threatens to sue over paternity test for son

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): A model has claimed that he had an affair with Kourtney Kardashian while she was on a break from her partner Scott Disick and wants to get paternity tests done on her son Mason.

Sania-Bethanie in Round 2 of Rome Masters

May 15, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Rome, May 15 (IANS) Women's doubles sixth seeds of Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands reached the second round of the Rome Masters here.

Many film versions of 'The Great Gatsby'

May 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gasby" is only the latest in a series of screen adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. From a silent version to, of course, the famous film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the novel has had several cinematic renditions.

'The Great Gatsby' made us feel very grand: Carey Mulligan (Interview)

May 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The much misunderstood Daisy Buchanan was a product of her times, says Carey Mulligan, who felt real empathy for her character of the wealthy debutante in "The Great Gatsby" set in 1920s America and also "very grand" with the elaborate clothes and jewellery.

'The Great Gatsby' set to kick off Cannes Film Festival

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann's latest venture together 'The Great Gatsby' will open the annual Cannes film festival.

US Mother's Day parade shooting suspect identified

May 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) US police are looking for a 19-year-old man identified as a suspect in the Mother's Day parade shooting in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, that injured 19 people.

World Cup of Golf returns to Melbourne

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Melbourne, May 12 (IANS) The 2013 World Cup of Golf will return to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club here and will be played Nov 21-24.

Never aspired to play beautiful character: Mulligan

May 12, 2013 at 2:14 AM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Actress Carey Mulligan never aimed to play ''beautiful'' characters, such as the glamorous Daisy Buchanan in "The Great Gatsby".

Boy genius diagnosed with autism found to have IQ higher than Einstein

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New York, May 11 (ANI): A 14-year-old boy from Indiana, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at the age of 2, has an IQ of 170, which is higher than Einstein's, and he is now on the road to winning a Nobel Prize.

Star Trek Into Darkness luminous, enchanting (IANS Movie Review)

May 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness"; Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Peter Weller, Anton Yelchin, and Leonard Nimoy; Director: JJ Abrams; Rating: *** 1/2

Pierce Brosnan to play sex-obsessed professor in new flick

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Pierce Brosnan has been roped in for the role of a sexaholic in a new movie called 'How To Make Love Like An Englishman.'

Thongchai moves to 59th, qualifies for US Open

May 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 7 (IANS) Thai star Thongchai Jaidee's fourth place finish at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters golf over the weekend has propelled him to 59th position on the latest Official World Golf Ranking which puts him in line for a third appearance at the next month's US Open.

Setting foot on Mars by 2030 is human destiny and US priority, says NASA chief

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Melbourne, May 7 (ANI): Setting foot on Mars by the 2030s is the ultimate destination in our solar system for humanity, and a priority for NASA, the agency's chief has said in a conference of space experts at George Washington University.

NYPD surveillance of Muslims called 'unconstitutional'

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): New York Police Department's surveillance of Muslims has been called unconstitutional.

Japan's Kataoka confident of first Asian Tour win

May 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Singapore, May 6 (IANS) Unheralded Daisuke Kataoka of Japan believes his first victory on the Asian Tour will come very soon after an outstanding showing at the Indonesian Masters over the weekend.

Wiesberger wins Indonesian Masters

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Jakarta, May 5 (IANS) Austrian Bernd Wiesberger sealed a dramatic win at the Indonesian Masters with a five-under-par 67 to defeat Ernie Els of South Africa by one shot Sunday.

Kim Kardashian wants baby to be reality TV star

May 5, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian apparently wants her child to star in 'Keeping up with the Kardashians', despite beau Kanye West's disapproval.

Helen Flanagan holidaying in Greece sans beau Scott Sinclair

May 5, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has fled to a Greek isle without boyfriend Scott Sinclair, it has been revealed.

Big B's emotional moment with fans

May 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan got emotional when he met his fans in New York during the premiere of his Hollywood movie "The Great Gatsby".

Mars exploration achievable in next 20 years, say experts

May 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Despite big challenges, man could be sent on a mission to Mars over the next 20 years, NASA and private sector experts have said.

I want a baby by Christmas, says Helen Flanagan

May 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who was voted the third sexiest woman in the world, currently has her mind on having a baby by Christmas.

Cooper to star in Spielberg's 'American Sniper'

May 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper will reportedly star in Steven Spielberg's forthcoming film "American Sniper".

DiCaprio loved 'The Great Gatsby' novel

May 4, 2013 at 4:52 AM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio says it was quite intimidating working in "The Great Gatsby", based on such a well loved novel by author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Gaining weight easy for Isla Fisher

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Isla Fisher says she easily put on weight to maker her character convincing in Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby".

'The Great Gatsby' premiere: Noise for Big B confused US media

May 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) At the New York premiere of Hollywood film "The Great Gatsby", the noise went up for a moment and the US media was left wondering if Leonardo DiCaprio had come, but it was actually Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The crowd's cheers were overwhelming, says Big B.

Helen Flanagan voted sexiest British woman

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, May. 2 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has been named the UK's Sexiest Woman by FHM Magazine.

Helen Flanagan rubbishes Scott Sinclair split rumours

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has opened for the first time about claims that she has split from footballer Scott Sinclair, insisting that they "truly love each other".

Welcome high skill workers or lose them: US think tank

April 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Citing the significant contributions of immigrants from India, a leading US think tank has suggested that America must roll out the welcome mat to high skill workers to remain competitive and innovative.

Chowrasia feels he is near Asian Tour away title

April 29, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Kuala Lumpur, April 29 (IANS) India's S.S.P. Chowrasia believes he is getting closer to a first Asian Tour victory outside of his country after a strong showing at the Ballantine's championship in South Korea last week.

Dame Helen Mirren crowned top actress at Olivier Awards

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren was named the best actress at the Olivier Awards, for her stage role in 'The Audience.'

Not worthy of being in 'The Great Gatsby' poster: Big B (With Image)

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is making his international debut with Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby", feels it's "not worth" being part of the film's poster keeping in mind his blink-and-miss appearance. However, he cant's deny the order of the director.

Picking your nose and eating it 'may be good for your health'

April 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): The secret to strengthening your immune system's ability to fight off illness might be right under your nose-or rather, in it, according to a University of Saskatchewan researcher.

Now, touch-based interfaces created with wave of a hand

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a depth camera/projector system that enables people to create computer interfaces on everyday surface using hand gestures.

Salman Khan turns arm wrestler to endorse 'Dixcy Scott'

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Salman Khan, who has been indulging in a variety of sports in reel life, is now busy promoting his favourite brand 'Dixcy Scott' as an arm wrestler.

Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair 'split up for good'

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Helen Flanagan has confided in her close friends that she has finally split up with millionaire soccer star Scott Sinclair.

Top athletes line-up for Jamaica Invitational

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Montego Bay (Jamaica), April 24 (IANS/CMC) World and Olympic 400m hurdles champion Melaine Walker has been confirmed for the 100m hurdles at the Jamaica International Invitational (JII) Meet May 4.

Sikhs in Australian state needn't wear helmet while cycling

April 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Sydney, April 23 (IANS) Sikhs in the Australian state of Queensland will be exempt from wearing a helmet while riding bicycles, it was announced Tuesday.

Sikhs formally allowed to wear turbans instead of helmets in Oz

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Melbourne, Apr. 23 (ANI): Australian Government have made some changes to compulsory bicycle helmet laws to exempt people who wear turbans for their religion.

Early flying dinosaur hunted slippery fish

April 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Microraptor, a small flying dinosaur was a complete hunter, able to swoop down and pickup fish as well as its previously known prey of birds and tree dwelling mammals, a University of Alberta led research has revealed.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick forced to relive fights on TV

April 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 22 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend Scott Disick has revealed that the couple has to relieve their fights through the episodes and reruns of their reality show 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians'.

Names celebs went by before they became famous

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New York, Apr 21 (ANI): Celebrities often go under false names or what you would say stage names, rather that abiding by their original.

Isla Fisher plotted to steal vintage 'Gatsby' costumes

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Actress Isla Fisher says she and her co-star Carey Mulligan were so obsessed with the 1920s vintage dresses they wore for "The Great Gatsby" that they attempted to smuggle them out of the sets.

Isla Fisher tried to steal 'Great Gatsby' costumes

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Isla Fisher and her co-star Carey Mulligan were so obsessed with the 1920s vintage dresses, which they wore in 'The Great Gatsby' that they attempted to smuggle them off the set.

Greg Norman backs 'incredible' Scott for World No.1 position

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 21 (ANI): Australian golf legend Greg Norman has praised Masters-winning golfer Adam Scott, saying that if Scott continues his form of the past two years then he has a legitimate shot to become the No.1 player in the world.

Kim K calls herself 'hypocrite' for getting pregnant out of wedlock

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who took a stand against having a baby out of wedlock when her sister Kourtney got pregnant and decided not to marry Scott Disick, has apparently realized that there's more than one way to be a family.

Helen Flanagan hit by 'penis' while filming 'Celebrity Juice'

April 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, Apr. 20 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who appeared on 'Celebrity Juice' with Peter Andre, Tom Ellis and comedian Chris Ramsey, was locked in a dark box and made to guess what Keith Lemon was putting inside through a hole.

Helen Flanagan flashes side-boob in lacy dress

April 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Helen Flanagan showed off her side-boob and cleavage in a lace dress as she headed out to film 'Celebrity Juice'.

Scott backs Woods to break Nicklaus' record of 18 Majors

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Australian golf ace Adam Scott, who won the recent US Masters at Augusta, has said that he is confident that World No.1 Tiger Woods will break golf legend Jack Nicklaus's 18 Majors record.

Scott 'incredibly satisfied' at being first Australian to win US Masters

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Adam Scott, who is Australia's new hero after capturing the green jacket at the US Masters, has said that he is 'incredibly satisfied' to be the only Australian to win at the tournament as he had focused all his energy towards being a being a major champion.

Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian 'not interested in getting married'

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 18 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian and her boyfriend Scott Disick, who have been dating since 2006, don't have any intention of tying the knot any time soon.

Masters-winner Scott reveals being 'off the market' with Swede girlfriend

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Australian golf ace Adam Scott, who had captured the green jacket at the recent US Masters, has disappointed countless female fans after he said that he is off the market as he already has a girlfriend.

Mayan Long Count calendar did end on December 2012

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Carbon dating of a wooden beam from a Guatemalan temple has confirmed the end date of the Mayan Long Count calendar.

Top golfers to participate in Ballantine's Championship

April 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Seoul, April 17 (IANS) The region's top stars are set to light up the scene when the sixth edition of the Ballantine's Championship returns to the Blackstone Golf Club April 25-28.

Old bladder cancer patients less likely to get curative treatment: Sheffield Varsity study

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

London, April 17 (ANI): Bladder cancer patients over the age of 60 are less likely to receive treatments intended to cure their disease than younger patients according to the University of Sheffield (UK) scientists. Research published in the British Journal of Cancer shows older patients miss out on treatments such as radiotherapy or surgery to remove the bladder - however the difference cannot be fully explained by age.

US golf bodies to ban 'broom handle' putter from 2016 even after Scott's Masters triumph

April 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Sydney, Apr 17 (ANI): Golf governing bodies are ready to approve a ban on 'anchoring' to outlaw long putters from 2016, with an announcement expected next week, even after Australia's Adam Scott won the recent US Masters at Augusta by employing the broom-handle version of the putter.

Adam Scott ends Australia's wait for US Masters (Roundup)

April 15, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Augusta (US), April 15 (IANS) With the weight of an entire country on his shoulders, Adam Scott sunk a 12-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole at the US Masters to end an agonising 77-year wait to win Australia's first green jacket.

US Masters: Overall leaderboard

April 15, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Augusta (US), April 15 (IANS) Adam Scott became the first Australian golfer to win the US Masters by beating Angel Cabrera of Spain in the second hole of a sudden death playoff at the Augusta National.

Adam Scott wins US Masters

April 15, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Augusta (US), April 15 (IANS) Adam Scott sank a birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the US Masters becoming the first Australian to win the 77th version of the tournament at the Augusta National.

Golfer Adam Scott first Aussie to claim green jacket at Augusta Masters

April 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, Apr.15 (ANI): Australian golfer Adam Scott has become the first from his country to wear the prestigious "Green Jacket" after defeating Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera in a play-off at the Augusta Masters.

Golfer Lin cements position with Solaire win

April 15, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Kuala Lumpur, April 15 (IANS) In lifting his sixth Asian Tour title, which made him the player with most victories from Chinese Taipei, Lin Wen-tang proved he was finally out of a mini slump and back to his best form.

Rapper Jay-Z turns 'baseball agent'

April 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM

London, Apr.14 (ANI): American rap mogul Jay-Z has reportedly certified himself as a baseball agent with the American Major League Baseball Players' Association.

Plight of poor children highlights need for education reform

April 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Millions of children, many of them street children, are leaving school even without learning basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Ridley Scott films TV series on the Vatican

April 13, 2013 at 7:56 AM

Rome, April 13 (IANS/AKI) Hollywood director Ridley Scott has filmed a TV series "The Vatican" in Rome, starring Bruno Ganz as the fictional present-day Pope Sixtus VI.

Carbon-14 dating links Mayan and European calendars

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 12(ANI): One of the Mayan calendars, the Maya Long Count, is empirically calibrated to the modern European calendar, according to an international team of researchers.

Dramatically greener arctic predicted in coming decades

April 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Rising temperatures will lead to a massive "greening," or increase in plant cover, in the Arctic, a new research has predicted.

Fossilized claw marks suggest dinosaurs were great swimmers

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): A researcher from the University of Alberta has discovered the most compelling evidence yet that two-legged dinosaurs could swim for long distances.

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

April 6, 2013 at 12:29 PM

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

Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' named teachers' fav book

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' has topped a list of teachers' favourite books.

Oz male model's nude Vogue cover causes controversy

April 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 5 (ANI): Vogue magazine is mired in a controversy after a male model and his pubic hair were featured on its cover.

HP chairman Ray Lane resigns

April 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Ray Lane, who became Hewlett-Packard's chairman two years ago, is stepping down from the post.

Spaniard completes route Ponce de Leon took 500 years ago

April 4, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Miami, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Spanish adventurer Alvaro de Marichalar arrived Wednesday in St. Augustine, Florida, after a 14-day solo journey on board his jet ski retracing the route explorer Juan Ponce de Leon took when he set sail and discovered Florida 500 years ago.

US woman claims potpourri bag contained 'poisonous' Indian snake

April 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New York, April 3 (ANI): A Long Island woman is worried that a snake is on the loose inside her home and claims that it may have slithered out of the large bag of potpourri that she was told may contain items from India.

Now, new 'safe mode' Playboy iPhone app that nips nude pics

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): A new iPhone app from Playboy forgoes the seductive photos of beautiful women that the men's magazine is famous for in favour of lifestyle articles about travel, clothes, food, booze and more.

Oz opposition backs Murdoch for branding Gillard govt's stance on migrants workers 'racist'

April 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Sydney, Apr. 3 (ANI): Australia's federal opposition has joined media mogul Rupert Murdoch in labelling Julia Gillard government's language on foreign workers as 'racist'.

Beyonce to cover Amy Winehouse's 'Back To Black' for The Great Gatsby soundtrack

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): Beyonce is covering 'Back To Black', one of Amy Winehouse's most iconic tracks, for the soundtrack to the forthcoming Hollywood remake of 'The Great Gatsby'.

U.S. Seventh Fleet commander visits Southern Naval Command

April 2, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Kochi, April 2 (ANI): Vice Admiral Scott H Swift, Commander of the Seventh Fleet of the United States Navy, arrived here today on a two day visit.

New screening method to detect invasive species in water bodies

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Washington, March 31 (IANS) Scientists have combined two new technologies to create a unique surveillance tool that could track and detect invasive aquatic species in water bodies of a region, says a study.

Kourtney Kardashian considers becoming surrogate for sis Khloe

March 30, 2013 at 3:14 PM

London, March 30 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian has said that she is considering lending her womb to sister Khloe and her husband Lamar Odam.

Celtic captain Brown out for six weeks

March 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) Scottish football club Celtic captain Scott Brown will be sidelined for up to six weeks after undergoing surgery on an abductor problem.

Helen Flanagan strikes sexy poses while launching new bowling venue

March 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, March 29 (ANI): Helen Flanagan, who is known for her curvaceous figure, has posed for a shoot to launch a new bowling venue in Manchester.

Best wishes pour in on twitter for Ryder

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Auckland, March 28 (IANS) The cricketing world was Thursday abuzz with prayers and best wishes on Twitter for New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder, who was assaulted outside a bar at Christchurch and is now in coma.

Kourtney Kardashian's alleged ex-fling Michael claims he could be her son's real dad

March 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM

New York, Mar 28 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian's alleged ex-fling, model Michael Girgenti, has claimed that he could be the real father of her 3-year-old son Mason Dash Disick and has demanded a DNA test.

Some teas and coffee cause damage to DNA similar to chemo drugs

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Liquid smoke, black and green teas and coffee produced levels of cell DNA damage comparable to chemo drugs, a new study has found.

Tea,coffee, smoke flavourings linked to cancer gene

March 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) A study has found that tea, coffee and liquid smoke flavouring can activate a gene associated with cancer.

'Well-known' gay NFL player contemplating to come out in public

March 27, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): A well-known and current National Football League (NFL) player is strongly considering coming out in public as gay.