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Everything you need to know about 25th Pac: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

AC Milan seize Champions League spot on last day

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Milan, May 20 (IANS) AC Milan scored two late goals in four minutes to secure a dramatic 2-1 win against Siena as well as the final Champions League place on the last day of the Italian Serie A season.

John Lennon's guitar sells for $408,000

May 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM

London, May 19 (IANS) A custom-made guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison has sold for $408,000 at an auction.

Murray bows out, Nadal advances

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Rome, May 16 (IANS) Third seed Andy Murray pulled out of the Rome Masters due to an injury as Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round.

Kiwi bowler Southee declared fit for playing in Lord's Test against England

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Sydney, May 14 (ANI): New Zealand bowler Tim Southee has been cleared to play against England in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday, after he was withdrawn midway through the drawn four-day match against the England Lions following a pain in his left-foot.

Joe Biden thanks firefighters for saving his '67 Corvette

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden cracked a joke thanking the firefighters for saving his Corvette, while honouring them at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner of the Congressional Fire Services Institute.

National Hockey: Mumbai rally to hold Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Hosts Karnataka squandered a 2-0 first-half lead as Mumbai hit back to force a 2-2 draw in the inaugural match of the senior National hockey championship for men, here Wednesday.

Chinese Premier underscores support for Palestinian cause

May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Beijing, May 6 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday reaffirmed the country's support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, reported Xinhua.

India, Australia review bilateral co-operations during 14th JMC meeting

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): India and Australia have reviewed bilateral co-operations in sectors like agriculture, civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement and Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) during the 14th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting that was held in New Delhi.

Defending champion Gao Ning to skip Commonwealth TT in Delhi

April 30, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Two-time champion Gao Ning of Singapore will not take part in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships beginning here Sunday.

'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' crew celebrates 25th Anniversary

April 30, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Aamir Khan, along with his nephew Imran Khan, organized a special screening of 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' only for the cast and crew of the film, which completed its 25 years, in Mumbai.

'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' crew celebrates 25th Anniversary

April 30, 2013 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Aamir Khan, along with his nephew Imran Khan, organized a special screening of 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' only for the cast and crew of the film, which completed its 25 years, in Mumbai.

Several actions against illegal raising of funds by chit-fund companies in WB: Govt.

April 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The government today said several actions were taken against alleged illegal raising of funds by some chit-fund companies in West Bengal and the eastern region.

'See darker side of country you're visiting' with CorruptTour

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Melbourne, April 22 (ANI): A travelling company is offering brave tourists the chance to dig deeper during their travels by exploring and embracing the seedier side of life.

Indian-origin tycoon Mitttal drops to fourth position in top 10 wealthiest people in Britain list

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr. 21 (ANI): Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Sri and Gopi Hinduja, of the London-based global conglomerate Hinduja Group, are among the top 10 wealthiest people in Britain.

Bayern, Dortmund win big in Bundesliga

April 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Berlin, April 14 (IANS) Newly-crowned German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich sealed their 25th win of the season against a hapless Nuremberg while Borussia Dortmund showed no mercy against bottom side Fuerth to wrap up a 6-1 win in the 29th round.

UN tourism conference to be held in Hyderabad today

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Hyderabad, Apr 12 (ANI): The Conference on Sustainable Tourism of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will begin in Hyderabad today.

Adele named Britain's richest young musician 2013

April 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Oscar winning singer Adele has been named Britain's richest young musician after amassing an estimated fortune of 30 million pounds.

Rahi bags India's first gold in Changwon World Cup

April 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Rahi Sarnobat Friday became the first Indian women pistol shooter to win a gold in an ISSF World Cup after she triumphed in the final of the 25m sports pistol event in Changwon, South Korea.

Hyderabad to host conference on sustainable tourism

April 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) To help boost tourism in South-East Asia, a UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) meeting and three-day conference on sustainable tourism will be held in Hyderabad April 12-14, officials said Thursday.

UN tourism conference to be held in Hyderabad

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) commission's conference on sustainable tourism development and 25th joint meeting of the UNWTO commission for East Asia, Pacific and South Asia will be held in Hyderabad from April 12.

MCD launched special drive to register the rickshaw pliers

April 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM

East Delhi Municipal Corporation today started a special drive for registration of cycle rickshaws and rickshaw pullers/pliers through their Citizen Service Bureaus whereas North Delhi Municipal Corporation had initiated

Italy not looking ahead of Canada in Davis Cup tie

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Vancouver, April 3 (IANS) A relaxed yet confident Italian team is seeking to advance to its first Davis Cup semi-final since 1998 but it isn't looking past upstart Canada, which it will meet in a quarter-final tie starting Friday in the British Columbia city.

Holmes dating jazz musician?

April 3, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Katie Holmes, 34, is reportedly dating 29-year-old jazz musician Peter Cincotti.

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin

R.K.Singh flagged off SSB expedition team to scale Mount Everest

April 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

To scale Mount Everest, the expedition team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) got green signal for its mission. Union Home Secretary R.K Sin

R.K Singh flags off SSB expedition to Mt. Everest

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K Singh flagged off the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) expedition to Mount Everest at a function here on Tuesday.

R.K Singh flags off SSB expedition to Mt. Everest

April 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): Union Home Secretary R.K Singh flagged off the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) expedition to Mount Everest at a function here on Tuesday.

Juventus beat Inter to win Derby d'Italia

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Milan, March 31 (IANS) Juventus avenged their loss to Inter early in the season in the Derby d'Italia as they won 2-1 at San Siro.

Sabella praises Argentina after 1-1 draw

March 27, 2013 at 2:42 PM

La Paz, March 27 (IANS) Argentina missed the chance to all but secure their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bolivia here.

Spinners plot Australia's downfall again (Roundup)

March 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Australian batting collapsed yet again, this time on a crumbling Ferozeshah Kotla wicket here, and the visitors ended the opening day Friday of the fourth and last cricket Test at a scratchy 231 for eight.

Samir Nasri living together with Victoria's Secret model girlfriend

March 22, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): London, Mar 22 (ANI): Samir Nasri's girlfriend, Victoria's Secret lingerie model Anara Atanes has moved in with him.

Sri Lankans protest against U.S. resolution

March 21, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Colombo, March 21 (Xinhua-ANI): A demonstration was held outside the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka on Thursday against the U.S. sponsored resolution scheduled to be discussed at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

India should back US move against Sri Lanka: Jayalalithaa

March 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) India should take a "strong stand" against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet in Geneva, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa said Monday.

Comic Relief charity telethon raises record 75m pounds

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

London, Mar. 16 (ANI): Celebrities and the public have helped this year's Comic Relief charity telethon to raise a record 75 million pounds so far.

I don't make films in a hurry: Vamsi

March 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Having made 24 Telugu films in a little over three decades, southern director Vamsi, who is currently busy working on his 25th Telugu romantic-drama "Love", says he never makes films in a hurry.

Alex Rodriguez househunting in Manhattan

March 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New York, March 12 (ANI): Alex Rodriguez, who is on the hunt for a new Manhattan apartment, is looking at a series of high-end places, including Ichiro Suzuki's old digs.

Hamburg edge Stuttgart 1-0 in German Bundesliga

March 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Berlin, March 11 (IANS) Artjoms Rudenevs secured Hamburg a 1-0 win over struggling Stuttgart while Hannover and Frankfurt shared points after a goalless draw to close the 25th round of the German Bundesliga.

Prince Harry to be patron of mum Diana's landmine charity

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, March 8 (ANI): Prince Harry is all set to assume the role of patron to the anti-landmine charity organization that his late mum, Princess Diana, passionately supported during her lifetime.

Jay promises Mahi a proper Hindu wedding (With Image)

March 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) TV actors Jay Bhanushali and Mahi Vij have had a court marriage. Now Jay has promised his wife a wedding with Hindu rituals on their 25th anniversary.

Pujara, Ashwin rise in ICC rankings

March 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Dubai, March 5 (IANS) India players have reaped the rewards for an innings and 135 runs win over Australia in the second cricket Test in Hyderabad by making a charge on the latest ICC Test Player Rankings released Tuesday.

Prince Charles looking forward to become a granddad

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Prince Charles has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of bonding with his first grandchild, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to welcome their first child in July.

Rihanna, Brown planning to wed this summer?

February 27, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 27 (IANS) Singers Rihanna and Chris Brown are reportedly planning to get married during the summer this year.

Atletico Madrid get 1-0 win over Espanyol

February 25, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Madrid, Feb 25 (IANS) Atletico Madrid remain four points clear of Real Madrid in the second position after a 1-0 win at home to Espanyol in the 25th round of Spain's Primera Liga football.

Chris Brown is not the monster everyone thinks he is, says RiRi

February 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

London, Feb. 25 (ANI): Rihanna, who is currently celebrating her 25th birthday in Hawaii with her boyfriend Chris Brown, has defended taking the rapper back in her life insisting that he is a fantastic person at heart.

RiRi hires Obama's ex- Secret Service agents after receiving death threats

February 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Rihanna has hired President Obama's former Secret Service staff to protect her after being hit with death threats.

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification released: Online Apply begins from 20 Feb

February 23, 2013 at 3:52 PM

UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification has been released. This year Gautam Buddh Technical University is entrusted with the task of conducting State Entrance Examination UPSEE.

Man arrested for intruding RiRi's 8m-pound California house

February 23, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Feb 23 (ANI): Police have arrested a man who had managed to get inside Rihanna's 8-million-pound home in the Pacific Palisades in south California.

Rihanna shares 'intimate' pics with Chris Brown on Instagram

February 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

London, Feb 22(ANI): Chris Brown was spotted nuzzling into Rihanna's neck, as pop star shares intimate pictures of her 25th birthday bash on her Instagram account on Wednesday.

Rihanna's birthday outing with Brown

February 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Hawaii, Feb 22 (IANS) Singer Rihanna was spotted walking hand in hand with boyfriend Chris Brown as they celebrated her birthday in Hawaii.

India look to narrowing gap on Australia

February 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Australia will lock horns in a four-Test cricket series, starting here Friday, with an eye to the ICC Test Championship table.

Girl abducted at 10 Natascha Kampusch finally reveals she was raped

February 19, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped when she was 10 years old, has revealed that she was raped by her kidnapper Wolfgang Priklopil during the eight-and-a-half years she was held captive at his house.

Artificial sweetener and table sugar may not increase fatty liver disease

February 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Feb. 13 (ANI): A new study has found compelling evidence that shows that consumption of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose (table sugar) at levels consistent with average daily consumption does not increase liver fat in humans - a leading cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Astronaut Charles Duke's family pic left on the moon 40 years ago resurfaces

February 13, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke didn't just leave footprints when he visited the lunar surface, he also left a photograph of his family 40 years ago.

Samir Nasri 'secretly seeing Victoria's Secret model'

February 12, 2013 at 1:07 PM

London, February 12 (ANI): Manchester City ace Samir Nasri is dating Victoria's Secret model Anara Atanes, according to reports.

Irani Cup: Rayudu century puts Rest of India in command

February 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) A fine unbeaten century by Ambati Rayudu helped Rest of India gain command over Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai after the fourth day's play of the Irani Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium here SUnday.

Gabor's husband hires billboard to mark her 96th b'day

February 9, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 9 (IANS) Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband is declaring his love for the ailing actress, who turned 96 earlier this month, by taking out a huge billboard advertisement featuring their wedding photo.

England beat India in Women's World Cup

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Feb.3 (ANI): England beat India by 32 runs in a Women's World Cup encounter at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Sunday, a game that was marked by contrasting centuries by England captain Charlotte Edwards and India's Harmanpreet Kaur.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

Haryana HPSC HCS Pre revised results declared: Check result

February 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Haryana civil service HCS Pre revised results has been declared. The revised results are based on HPSC 2011 prelims held in 2012. The results are in accordance with the directions of Hon?ble Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Kylie Minogue quits singing to concentrate on acting career

January 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, January 13 (ANI): Kylie Minogue, who recently ended her relationship with Terry Blamey - who launched her into showbusiness - has called a halt to her music career just days after the end of celebrations of her 25th year as a singer.

Ex-coach Mohsin Khan says Misbah should stay Pak's ODI captain

January 9, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9(ANI): Former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has urged the selectors to keep Misbahul Haq as the captain of the one-day team despite his average performances in their ODI series win over archrivals India recently.

Happy to be still active: Vamsy

January 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Having completed three decades in the industry, veteran Telugu filmmaker Vamsy, known for movies like "Sitaara", "Anveshana" and "Ladies Tailor", feels he is happy to be still making films.

ICC ODI rankings: Jamshed biggest mover, Dhoni in top 5

January 7, 2013 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed has made the biggest move in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen while Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned to the top five. The latest rankings were released Monday, a day after the conclusion of the three-ODI series between rivals India and Pakistan.

'Hungry' Steyn promises batsmen prolonged terror after joining 300 Test wickets club

January 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Johannesburg, Jan 6(ANI): South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has said he wants to take more wickets in Test cricket after joining the 300 Test wickets club during the first Test match against New Zealand in Cape Town.

Leave retirement decision to Sachin: Intikhab Alam

January 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam Thursday described batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar as a 'great ambassador' of cricket and said the player should be left alone to decide on his retirement from Test cricket.

Pakistan is lucky to have Nasir Jamshed: Intikhab Alam

January 3, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam Thursday heaped lavish praise on compatriot Nasir Jamshed, who struck a masterly century in the second One-Day International (ODI) against India at the Eden Gardens here.

Kohli at career-best fifth in ICC T20I batting rankings

December 29, 2012 at 5:49 PM

Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS) India's Virat Kohli jumped five places to a career-best fifth in the latest ICC T20I batsmen rankings released Saturday.

Clarke reaches 900 point landmark in Reliance ICC player rankings

December 29, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Dubai, Dec.29 (ANI): Australia captain Michael Clarke has reached a career-best 900-points the Reliance ICC player rankings for Test batsmen after his side's innings and 201 run win against Sri Lanka in Melbourne on Friday which guaranteed Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ex-batsman Sadiq Mohammad says India, Pak should frequently play against each other

December 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec 8(ANI): Former Pakistan batsman Sadiq Mohammad has said they should play against rivals India more frequently as cricket fans from both the countries crave for these exciting encounters.

Sachin Tendulkar: Man who became god (Profile)

December 23, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) It did not take much for the cricket pundits to spot a genius in Sachin Tendulkar after he made his international debut in a Test match in Karachi Nov 15, 1989. He was 16 then. More than two decades later, he has gone on to become one of the greatest batsman the world will ever see.

India's economic model skewed: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

December 23, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Kiran Mazundar Shaw, the head of biotechnology enterprise Biocon Saturday stressed on the need of a well-balanced economic growth that can strengthen the industries of all sectors and can produce a large number of employment.....................

India's economic model skewed, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

December 22, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India needs well-balanced growth in which the service, industrial and agricultural sectors reinforce each other as the present economic model was skewed with insufficient employment opportunities to the poor, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, head of biotechnology enterprise Biocon, said here Saturday.

India's economic model skewed: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

December 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India needs well-balanced growth in which service, industrial and agricultural sectors reinforce each other as the present economic model is skewed with insufficient employment opportunities for the poor, businesswoman Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said Saturday.

Clarke regains top spot in Test rankings, no Indian in top-20

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Dubai, Dec 18 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen while no Indian figures in the top-20 of the list.

Grosjean wins Race of Champions

December 17, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Bangkok, Dec 17 (IANS) French Formula 1 star Romain Grosjean put in a stunning performance to eclipse 15 fellow superstars of motorsport and win the Race Of Champions on an evening of thrills at the Rajamangala Stadium here.

Barcelona close to La Liga title as Real Madrid slips 13 points behind

December 17, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid by 4-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday taking a 13 points lead from the 3rd placed Real Madrid and 9 points lead from the 2nd placed Atletico.

Karthikeyan, Chandhok win Race of Champions Asia

December 14, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Bangkok, Dec 14 (IANS) India's best known drivers Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok Friday won the Race of Champions (ROC) Asia, beating Japan in the finals. The victory also helped the duo qualify for the ROC Nations Cup.

'Rookie' Mohammad Irfan confident of success against Indian batsmen

December 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Dec 13(ANI): Rookie Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan is confident of achieving success against Indian batsmen in their upcoming limited-over series.

CAIT demands investigation regarding Walmart recent revelations

December 11, 2012 at 12:07 PM

The lobbying disclosure report of world's largest middleman, Walmart stating spending of whopping Rs.125 crore in India for lobbying to facilitate its entry into retail trade of India, as appeared today in media, has prompted the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to demand the Union Government

India, Ukraine to broadbase commercial relations

December 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India and Ukraine have agreed to make commercial relations more broad-based and balanced, and identified fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, information technology, mining and heavy machinery as areas of special attention, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.

Hamas chief rejects Israel's right on 'Palestinian land'

December 9, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Gaza, Dec. 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Khaled Meshaal, the exiled Hamas leader who is on his first visit to Gaza, rejected Saturday any right of Israel 'on historic Palestinian land'.

Palestinians gather to mark Hamas' 25th anniversary

December 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Gaza, Dec. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): Palestinian crowds, mainly supporters of Islamic Hamas movement, gathered in the Gaza City on Saturday to celebrate the movement's 25th anniversary.

England sniff big-win at Eden Test (Tea Report)

December 8, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) England are on the verge of taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series as India batsmen failed to apply themselves in the second innings and snuffed out any chance of a fight back in the crucial third cricket Test at the Eden Gardens here Saturday.

Khaled Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on his first historic visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Khaled Meshaal political leader of Hamas changed history when he took the first steps on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years.

Hamas leader makes historic visit to Gaza

December 8, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Gaza, Dec 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Khaled Meshaal, political leader of Hamas, has reached the Gaza Strip, setting foot on Palestinian soil for the first time in 37 years.

Obama leads 2012 Forbes' world's most powerful list

December 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Sydney, Dec. 6 (ANI): President Barack Obama has been named as world's most powerful leader, according to the Forbes which published it list of world's most powerful people.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI chief, mum on controversy

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency, the CBI, but declined to comment on the controversy over his appointment.

Ranjit Sinha denies any controversy related to his appointment as CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 3 (ANI): Newly appointed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha on Monday denied any controversy with respect tohis appointment and said that he will work hard to uphold the prestige of the institution.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as new CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency - the CBI, officials said.

Aditi shares lead with European duo, Sharmila and Nalini 25th

November 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 30 (IANS) Even as amateur golfer Aditi Ashok stole the limelight by sharing the lead with Welsh golfer Becky Brewerton and Italian Stefania Croce, two other Indian professionals carded one-over 73 each to be tied 25th after the first round which was a mixed bag for the Indian contingent here at the Hero Women's Indian Open.

Bayern, Dortmund claim victories in German Bundesliga

November 25, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Berlin, Nov 25 (IANS) Front?runner Bayern Munich humiliated Hannover 5?0 owing to a faultless performance while defending champions Dortmund came from behind to defeat Mainz 2?1 at the 13th match day of Bundesliga.

It takes 12 years to master cooking the perfect Christmas dinner

November 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Nov 23 (ANI): If you are scared of burning the turkey or being blamed for soggy sprouts, don't worry, as it turns out that you are not alone.

Download IIFT MBA (IB) admit card 2013-2015

November 23, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Candidates who are appearing for IIFT MBA (IB) programs are looking to download IIFT MBA (IB) admit card 2013-2015 as the exam is scheduled to be held on 25th November 2012.

Richard Burton's alcoholism behind collapse of 2nd marriage to Liz Taylor

November 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, November 20 (ANI): Newly published private diaries of Richard Burton reveal his love for Elizabeth Taylor and how his heavy drinking put a strain on their second marriage.

Johar Cup hockey: India draw with Malaysia

November 17, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India played a 3?3 draw against hosts Malaysia in their last league match of the Sultan of Johar Cup hockey at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru, Malaysia.

Tim Howard flaunts tattooed body in 'Fifty Shades' inspired calendar

November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, Nov. 8 (ANI): Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard became Christian Grey and showed off his tattooed chest and arms in his team's new 'Fifty Shades' themed calendar.

Kylie Minogue set to unveil coffee table book on 25th anniversary

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): Kylie Minogue is set to release a coffee table tome 'Kylie/Fashion,' in a bid to celebrate the key fashion moments from her 25-year-long career.

Taj Maldives voted world's second best hotel

October 23, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa in the Maldives has been rated the second best among 100 hotels in the world by a US survey, an official said here Tuesday.

Swedish 'Trekkie' couple get married 'Klingon' style at UK convention

October 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Hoping to live long and prosper, two Swedish Star Trek fanatics tied the knot in the UK's first-ever "Klingon" wedding.