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Munch's iconic artwork 'The Scream' fetches record $119.9m at auction

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch's masterpiece 'The Scream' has been sold at staggering 119.9 million dollars, to become the most expensive artwork ever sold at an auction.

Thousands of lawyers stop work in Bihar

May 2, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Patna, May 2 (IANS) Thousands of lawyers in Bihar Wednesday abstained from work to protest against the arrest of a colleague.

Arsenal in no doubt over 'double Footballer of the Year' Van Persie deal

April 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

London, Apr 29(ANI): Arsenal is convinced double Footballer of the Year Robin Van Persie would stay at the club for a long period.

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Hafeez Contractor plans Dubai-like 'New Patna' on Ganges

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Patna, April 26 (IANS) Hafeez Contractor, one of India's best known architects, plans to develop a world city alongside the river Ganges here - on the lines of Dubai - that will boast of eco-friendly buildings and water sports facilities, officials here say.

Driver burnt alive by angry mob in Bihar

April 26, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Patna, April 26 (IANS) In another case of street justice, a jeep driver was burnt alive by angry mob in Bihar's Gopalganj district Thursday after an accident in which a student was killed and two others were injured, police said.

Warrant issued for Bihar legislator's arrest

April 25, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Patna, April 25 (IANS) A local court in Bihar Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Sarfaraz Alam in connection with a 10-year-old assault and loot case, police said.

Groom, six others killed on way back from wedding

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

Patna, April 24 (IANS) A groom, who had been married hours earlier, and six others were killed in a tragic road accident in Bihar that also left the bride critically injured. Three children were amongst those killed, police said.

Mother arrested for honour killing in Patna

April 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Patna, April 22 (IANS) In a suspected honour killing, a woman strangled to death her daughter for having married against her wishes in Patna. The mother was arrested Sunday.

Sheffield striker jailed for five years for rape

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Sheffield United and Wales striker Ched Evans has been jailed for five years for raping a 19-year-old who was "too drunk to consent" to sex.

Blast in garage kills nine in China

April 16, 2012 at 7:39 AM

Fuzhou, April 15 (IANS) An explosion that toppled a residential building and killed nine in east China's Fujian Province Sunday morning was caused by explosives illegally stored in a garage, local authorities said.

BJP defends Himachal govt. in land dispute case with Army

April 15, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Patna, Apr 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday defended its Himachal Pradesh government over the land dispute case with Army.

Asia's first dolphin research centre to come up in Bihar

April 15, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) With only about 2,000 Gangetic river dolphins left in India, down from tens of thousands just a few decades ago, the Bihar government is planning to set up Asia's first research centre to strengthen conservation efforts to save the endangered mammal.

Right to Education SC verdict widely acclaimed by academicians

April 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi/Patna, Apr 12 (ANI): Education experts from across India hailed the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act, 2009, which mandates 25 percent free seats to the poor in government and private unaided schools uniformly across the country.

US economy grows at steady pace: Fed

April 12, 2012 at 4:43 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) The US economy continued to grow at a steady pace since February, with most manufacturers optimistic about the near-term economic outlook, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

Kourtney Kardashian keeps list of baby names on cell phone

April 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Kourtney Kardashian, who's expecting her second child with boyfriend Scott Disick in July, says that they have a list of options for baby names that she keeps on her cell phone.

School student crushed by truck

April 7, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Jaipur, April 7 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy waiting for his school bus was crushed by a speeding truck here Saturday, police said.

Maoists abduct official, three workers

April 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Patna, April 6 (IANS) Suspected Maoists have abducted a forest official and three workers in Bihar's Jamui district and threatened to kill them if a ransom of Rs.10 lakh was not paid, police said Friday.

Ryan Gosling saves female journalist from being run over by car in NY

April 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Ryan Gosling, who is surely on his way to superhero status, saved the life of one very grateful British journalist in New York City on Wednesday.

US under secretary praises Nitish Kumar for 'positive change' in Bihar

April 3, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Patna, April 3 (IANS) Impressed by the positive change and development in the eastern Indian state of Bihar in the last few years, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman Tuesday praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for this, officials said here.

'Can't be blackmailed on Odisha crisis'

April 2, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Patna, April 2 (IANS) Condemning the kidnapping of an Italian and a legislator by Maoists in Odisha, Union Home Secretary R.K. Singh said Monday that the government is not going to be blackmailed by the ultras.

Abbey Crouch creates optical illusion on beach in lingerie-style bikini

April 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Abbey Crouch, who always manages to attract attention owing to her great figure, created an optical illusion by opting for a lace-print lingerie-style bikini in Dubai.

Self-realization of knowledge may stimulate our work

April 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

A new study revealed that the process of association of an individual to an effective and problem-solving group encourages the individual to realize that even they have vital ideas in their mind to share.

Sam Pitroda urges youth to be 'change-agents;' calls for liberalised education

April 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Patna, Apr 2 (ANI): Advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Public Information, Infrastructure and Innovations, Sam Pitroda, has said youth need to become agents of change to facilitate holistic development across the country.

'Self realization' of knowledge may help us perform better at work

April 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): The process of melding individuals into effective, problem-solving groups should entail empowering individuals to realize that they have vital ideas to share, according to a new study.

Abbey Crouch flaunts slim figure on day out at beach with daughter

March 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): Abbey Crouch showed off her size 6 figure in a monochrome bikini, as she enjoyed the sun with one-year-old daughter Sophia at a beach in Dubai.

Student protest turns violent in Patna

March 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Patna, Mar 23 (ANI): A protest by student wing of Lok Janshakti Party turned violent on Friday after a mob of students tried to break into the premises of the state assembly in Patna.

Power shortage in Patna, RJD legislators protest

March 17, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Patna, Mar 17 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislators on Saturday staged a mass demonstration here today against the state government over shortage of power supply, demanding for replacement of damaged transformers.

Power shortage in Patna, RJD legislators protest

March 17, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Patna, Mar 17 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) legislators on Saturday staged a mass demonstration here today against the state government over shortage of power supply, demanding for replacement of damaged transformers.

Most New York voters approve of NYPD's Muslim surveillance

March 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): Most New York city voters think the New York Police Department has been effective in fighting terrorism, and a majority say that the New York Police Department (NYPD) has acted appropriately in its dealing with Muslims.

Most New York voters approve of NYPD's Muslim surveillance

March 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

New York, Mar.14 (ANI): Most New York city voters think the New York Police Department has been effective in fighting terrorism, and a majority say that the New York Police Department (NYPD) has acted appropriately in its dealing with Muslims.

Clashes in Patna over Govt. apathy towards fire victims

March 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM

Patna, Mar 13 (ANI): Residents in Patna lashed out at the Nitish Kumar Government on Tuesday for failing to provide monetary support to victims of a fire that broke out in a slum area.

Patna varsity campus fire destroys 50 huts

March 12, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Patna, Mar.12 (ANI): At least 50 huts inside the campus of the Patna Veterinary College were destroyed on Monday by a major fire.

City would try to sign Van Persie if contract talks with Arsenal break down

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

London, Mar 8(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said the club will enter the race to sign Dutch striker Robin Van Persie only if his contract negotiations with Arsenal fail.

City would try to sign Van Persie if contract talks with Arsenal break down

March 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

London, Mar 8(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said the club will enter the race to sign Dutch striker Robin Van Persie only if his contract negotiations with Arsenal fail.

Social media interaction 'may disclose your secrets'

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): A great deal of information about individuals can be predicted- with high accuracy- from their interactions in online social media, even if they hide their tweets and other posts, a new study has revealed.

Social media interaction 'may disclose your secrets'

March 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): A great deal of information about individuals can be predicted- with high accuracy- from their interactions in online social media, even if they hide their tweets and other posts, a new study has revealed.

RJD slams Nitish Govt. in Bihar over limb mutilation case

March 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Patna, Mar 5 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui on Monday slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Government in Bihar for the declining law and order situation in the state taking into account the horrific limb mutilation case.

Anne Hathaway gets romantic with fiance Adam Shulman in Paris

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Anne Hathaway, who is on a romantic trip to Paris with fiance Adam Shulman, smooched up a storm as she enjoyed an alfresco drink with him on Wednesday.

Anne Hathaway gets romantic with fiance Adam Shulman in Paris

March 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Anne Hathaway, who is on a romantic trip to Paris with fiance Adam Shulman, smooched up a storm as she enjoyed an alfresco drink with him on Wednesday.

Press Council chief Katju reiterates that press freedom is curtailed in Bihar

February 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Gaya/Patna, Feb 25 (ANI): Press Council of India chairman and former Supreme Court justice Markandey Katju on Saturday stuck to his earlier stand that press freedom is being curtailed in Bihar and in some other states.

Fast-food menu calorie counts 'not of much help to consumers'

February 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The calorie listings on fast-food chain restaurant menus might meet federal labelling requirements but they don't do a good job at helping consumers who are trying to make healthy meal choices, a new study has claimed.

Fast-food menu calorie counts 'not of much help to consumers'

February 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The calorie listings on fast-food chain restaurant menus might meet federal labelling requirements but they don't do a good job at helping consumers who are trying to make healthy meal choices, a new study has claimed.

Man's comic collection from childhood fetches $4.2m at auction

February 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Wellington, Feb 23 (ANI): The bulk of a US man's childhood comic book collection, which included many of the most prized issues ever published, sold at auction early on Thursday for about US 3.5 million dollars (NZ 4.2 million dollars).

Man's comic collection from childhood fetches $4.2m at auction

February 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Wellington, Feb 23 (ANI): The bulk of a US man's childhood comic book collection, which included many of the most prized issues ever published, sold at auction early on Thursday for about US 3.5 million dollars (NZ 4.2 million dollars).

Sacrifice growth to scale down inflation, says Governor Subbarao

February 18, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Patna, Feb 18 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao has said that a bit of growth needs to be sacrificed temporarily in order to bring inflation down.

Sacrifice growth to scale down inflation, says Governor Subbarao

February 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Patna, Feb 18 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao has said that a bit of growth needs to be sacrificed temporarily in order to bring inflation down.

Nepal PM arrives in Patna to inaugurate Global Bihar Summit

February 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Patna, Feb 17 (ANI): The Prime Minister of Nepal, Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, received a ceremonial welcome on his arrival here on Friday.

Kompany wants to win five trophies on trot

February 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM

London, Feb 12(ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said he wouldn't be satisfied if his team won only the English Premier League title as he wants to win five titles in a row.

Kompany wants to win five trophies on trot

February 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM

London, Feb 12(ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said he wouldn't be satisfied if his team won only the English Premier League title as he wants to win five titles in a row.

Wastewater plant in NY offers special Valentine's Day tour

February 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New York, Feb 11 (ANI): New Yorkers have an option of a highly unusual place they can take their Valentine this year - the Newtown Creek Wastewater Plant.

Barack Obama sings to me all the time, says wife Michelle

February 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): First Lady Michelle has revealed that President Barack Obama serenades her all the time by singing songs from Al Green, Marvin Gaye and other R 'n' B greats.

Barack Obama sings to me all the time, says wife Michelle

February 2, 2012 at 12:04 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): First Lady Michelle has revealed that President Barack Obama serenades her all the time by singing songs from Al Green, Marvin Gaye and other R 'n' B greats.

Katy Perry makes first appearance after split at friend's charity show

January 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Katy Perry seems to have decided to move on with life after her split from Russell Brand, as she made her first public appearance by turning up for a charity event in Las Vegas.

Bihar Health Minister warns doctors against disruption of medical facilities

January 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Patna, Jan 29 (ANI): Bihar Health Minister, Ashwini Kumar Choubey at a function warned doctors of dire consequences if they disrupted medical facilities with their protest demanding a hike in their wages.

Bihar Health Minister warns doctors against disruption of medical facilities

January 29, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Patna, Jan 29 (ANI): Bihar Health Minister, Ashwini Kumar Choubey at a function warned doctors of dire consequences if they disrupted medical facilities with their protest demanding a hike in their wages.

Katy Perry makes first appearance after split at friend's charity show

January 29, 2012 at 2:12 PM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Katy Perry seems to have decided to move on with life after her split from Russell Brand, as she made her first public appearance by turning up for a charity event in Las Vegas.

Sri Sri Ravishankar urges people to vote for clean candidates in polls

January 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Patna, Jan 23 (ANI): Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar has urged people to vote for only clean candidates in the upcoming assembly elections.

NYPD may soon scan people on streets for guns

January 18, 2012 at 8:17 PM

New York, Jan.18 (ANI): The New York Police Department (NYPD) is testing new technology that could help to trace a firearm concealed under clothing.

Tinchy Stryder and Mario Balotelli collaborate to produce T-shirts

January 18, 2012 at 8:16 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Tinchy Stryder and Mario Balotelli have produced a T-shirt based on the Man City striker's "Why Always Me?" slogan, the proceeds of which will go to a charity of the footballer's choosing.

NYPD may soon scan people on streets for guns

January 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM

New York, Jan.18 (ANI): The New York Police Department (NYPD) is testing new technology that could help to trace a firearm concealed under clothing.

Tinchy Stryder and Mario Balotelli collaborate to produce T-shirts

January 18, 2012 at 1:27 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): Tinchy Stryder and Mario Balotelli have produced a T-shirt based on the Man City striker's "Why Always Me?" slogan, the proceeds of which will go to a charity of the footballer's choosing.

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