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

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

3 killed, 53 wounded in serial car bombings in Iraq

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Beijing, May 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least three people were killed and 53 wounded when two suicide car bombers and a car bomb struck Kurdish security forces in Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk on Wednesday, medical and police sources told Xinhua.

Iraqi president comes out of coma

May 7, 2013 at 3:20 AM

Tehran, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has come out of coma after suffering a stroke in December, Iran's Fars news agency reported.

60 fall ill after drinking polluted water in Lebanon

April 26, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Beirut, April 26 (IANS) Over 60 students were hospitalised in Lebanon's northern port city of Tripoli after drinking contaminated tap water, state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.

Aussie Shane Jurgensen named Bangladesh head coach

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced on Saturday that Australian Shane Jurgensen has been promoted from bowling coach to head coach of Bangladesh on a one-year deal.

Sufi festival to promote cultural dialogue

February 5, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A three-day Sufi music festival here featuring musicians from Spain, Russia, Iran, Tunisia, Azerbaijan and India will promote cultural dialogue between India and the rest of the world.

Suspected bomb-making material seized in Kolkata

January 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Around 8 kg of material suspected to be used in making explosives was seized and a man detained in this connection at Sealdah railway station Monday, police said.

Hooper denies interest in Bangladesh head coach job

January 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Adelaide, Jan 18 (IANS/CMC) Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper says he has no interest in becoming the next head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team.

Hooper wants to be Bangladesh head coach

January 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Dhaka, Jan 17 (IANS/CMC) Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper is reported to be among the candidates interested in becoming the next head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team.

31 killed in blasts, attacks in Iraq

January 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Baghdad, Jan 16 (IANS) At least 31 people were killed and more than 250 others wounded in bombings and shootings across Iraq Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

17 killed, 133 injured in Iraq bomb attacks

January 16, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Baghdad, Jan 16 (IANS) At least 17 people were killed and 133 wounded in two bomb attacks that targetted offices of Kurdish parties in Iraq Wednesday, the police said.

PCB must link B'desh tour with Pak players' participation in Bangladesh Premier League

January 10, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Lahore, Jan. 10 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) must link the Bangladesh team tour with the Pakistan players' participation in the Bangladesh Premier League to be held in April, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has reportedly said.

Iraqi president arrives in Germany for treatment

December 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Berlin, Dec 20 (IANS) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has arrived in Germany for medical treatment after suffering a stroke earlier this week, the German foreign ministry said.

Iraqi president travels to Germany for treatment: statement

December 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Baghdad, Dec. 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi President Jalal Talabani left the country to Germany for further treatment after being admitted to a Baghdad hospital due stroke, Talabani's office said on Thursday.

Ailing Iraqi president to be taken to Germany

December 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Baghdad, Dec 19 (IANS) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani who was admitted to a Baghdad hospital Monday, following a brain stroke, will be transferred to Germany for further treatment, Xinhua reported. His condition was stable Wednesday.

Iraqi president recovering in hospital after stroke

December 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Baghdad, Dec 19 (IANS) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's health condition is consistently improving after he was hospitalised following brain stroke two days ago, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Iraqi President's condition improving after stroke

December 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Baghdad, Dec. 19 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's health condition is improving continuously after being admitted to a Baghdad hospital two days ago due to brain stroke, an official Kurdish website reported Wednesday.

Akram hails Bangladesh's decision to tour Pakistan next year

December 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Karachi, Dec.19 (ANI): Pakistani great Wasim Akram has hailed Bangladesh's decision to tour Pakistan next month, saying it was an important step on the road to reviving international cricket in the country.

Iraqi president dies at 79( Update)

December 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Baghdad, Dec.18 (ANI): Iraq President Jalal Talabani died Tuesday after being admitted to a Baghdad hospital following a brain stroke. He was 79.

Iraqi president's death denied (Second lead, superseding earlier story)

December 18, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Baghdad, Dec 18 (IANS) The Iraqi presidency Tuesday denied reports stating that President Jalal Talabani has died at a hospital in the capital city of Baghdad. His condition remains stable, a state-run TV channel reported.

Iraqi president dies at 79

December 18, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Baghdad, Dec 18 (IANS) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani died Tuesday after being admitted to a Baghdad hospital following a brain stroke. He was 79.

Iraqi president suffers brain stroke

December 18, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Baghdad, Dec 18 (IANS) Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has been hospitalised in critical condition following brain stroke, Xinhua reported Tuesday.

Iraqi president in hospital due to health problem

December 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM

Baghdad, Dec. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has been admitted to hospital in Baghdad due to health emergency, his office said on Tuesday.

Visiting father's birthplace fulfilled old desire: Manto's daughters

September 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Overwhelmed by the welcome they received in India, the daughters of legendary Urdu writer Saadat Hassan Manto say visiting the village where their father was born has fulfilled their age-old desire.

PM arrives in Tehran for 16th NAM Summit (Update)

August 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Tehran, Aug 28 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, arrived here on Tuesday to attend the XVI Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit.

PM lands in Tehran for 16th NAM Summit

August 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Tehran, Aug 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh arrived here on Tuesday to

Manmohan Singh to attend XVIth NAM Summit in Tehran

August 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will arrive in Iranian capital Tehran this evening to attend the 16th summit of the Non Aligned Movement.

Manmohan Singh to attend XVIth NAM Summit in Tehran

August 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM

New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will arrive in Iranian capital Tehran this evening to attend the 16th summit of the Non Aligned Movement.

Quality paceman, all-rounder need of the hour for national team: Ex-Pak cricketer Jalal

August 24, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Karachi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Jalaluddin has said that a quality paceman and a genuine all-rounder is the need of the hour for the national team.

Iraq ratifies death verdicts for 12 terror convicts

July 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Baghdad, July 29 (Xinhua-ANI): The Iraqi Presidency Council ratified the death penalty verdicts for 12 terror convicts, including two from other Arab countries, Iraqi official television reported on Sunday.

Iraqi president congratulates Egypt's Morsi on election win

June 25, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Baghdad, June 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi President Jalal Talabani sent a letter of congratulation to Egypt's president-elect, Mohammed Morsi, for his victory and vowed to enhance ties between the two countries, the presidency website said Monday.

'Yeh Jo Mohabbat hai' a modern love story: Ashim Samanta

June 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Producer Ashim Samanta is set to continue the legacy of Aradhana Films with his upcoming romantic flick "Yeh Jo Mohabbat hai".

Yemen troops capture Al Qaeda stronghold

June 16, 2012 at 4:39 AM

Sana'a, June 16 (IANS/AKI) The Yemeni military has recaptured the southern city of al-Shaqra, considered a stronghold of the Al Qaeda.

We need to stop over coaching in Pakistan: coach Jalal-ud-din

May 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Islamabad, May 30(ANI): Pakistan's top coach Jalal-ud-din has warned against the practice of over coaching in the nation, and believes it has detrimental effects as is widely believed in the case of the talented Pakistani all rounder Anwar Ali.

Iraqi president calls for national dialogue to avoid growing rifts

May 27, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Baghdad, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Iraqi President Jalal Talabani urged the country's deeply-divided political factions to resolve their political dispute through national dialogue to avoid growing tensions that could split the country.

Twitter campaign calling on women to dress modestly started in UAE

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (ANI): Top personalities in UAE have joined a campaign on the social networking site Twitter that calls on people to dress modestly.

'Balika Vadhu' puts forth reality well: Farida Jalal

May 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Veteran actress Farida Jalal is proud of her association with "Balika Vadhu", the tele-serial which is nearing 1,000 episodes. She says the show is different for its social messages and it depicts the reality of the society.

Pak cricketers demand cricket board's focus on domestic cricket

May 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Karachi, May 1 (ANI): Former Pakistan cricketers have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to focus on improving the standard of domestic cricket in the country before the next season, instead of investing its energy on the return of international cricket.

Pak SC to announce verdict on contempt of court case against Gilani on April 26

April 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr 24(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has reserved its judgement in the contempt case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and will announce its verdict on April 26, 2012.

Gilani contempt verdict to be announced April 26

April 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court will announce April 26 the verdict in the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for not writing to the Swiss authorities to reopen a graft case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Bangladesh cricket coach Law to resign in June for family reasons

April 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Dhaka, Apr 16(ANI): Stuart Law will step down as the Bangladesh cricket team coach in June for family reasons.

Gilani's lawyer questions Pak SC bench's eligibility to hear contempt of court case

April 12, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Islamabad, Apr 12(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan has questioned the Supreme Court bench's eligibility to hear the contempt of court case.

Pak SC rejects Gilani's demand to form new bench to hear NRO case on Zardari

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has rejected reservations expressed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's counsel Aitzaz Ahsan in hearing an NRO case on a daily basis.

Pak SC rejects Gilani's demand to form new bench to hear NRO case on Zardari

March 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has rejected reservations expressed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's counsel Aitzaz Ahsan in hearing an NRO case on a daily basis.

Gilani's lawyer says "third force" can benefit from 'Pak govt.-SC confrontation'

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Aitzaz Ahsan, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's lawyer in a contempt of court case, has said a "third force" could benefit from the ongoing confrontation between the judiciary and executive.

Gilani vows to appear before Pak SC on Feb 13 for contempt case

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said he will appear before the Supreme Court on February 13.

Gilani's lawyer says "third force" can benefit from 'Pak govt.-SC confrontation'

February 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Aitzaz Ahsan, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's lawyer in a contempt of court case, has said a "third force" could benefit from the ongoing confrontation between the judiciary and executive.

Gilani vows to appear before Pak SC on Feb 13 for contempt case

February 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said he will appear before the Supreme Court on February 13.

Pak SC to indict Gilani in contempt case on Feb 13

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court has indicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the contempt case, and summoned him on February 13.

Pak SC to indict Gilani in contempt case on Feb 13

February 2, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court has indicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the contempt case, and summoned him on February 13.

Pak SC adjourns Gilani's contempt of court hearing till Feb 1

January 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contempt of court hearing over the non-implementation of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to February 1, and exempted Gilani from appearing at the next hearing.

Legal case against Gilani related to contempt rather than Zardari's immunity: Lawyer

January 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's lawyer, Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the ongoing case was concerned with whether his client had committed contempt of court by not writing a letter to the Swiss authorities seeking to re-open a money-laundering case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Legal case against Gilani related to contempt rather than Zardari's immunity: Lawyer

January 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's lawyer, Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the ongoing case was concerned with whether his client had committed contempt of court by not writing a letter to the Swiss authorities seeking to re-open a money-laundering case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak SC adjourns Gilani's contempt of court hearing till Feb 1

January 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): The Pakistan Supreme Court has adjourned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contempt of court hearing over the non-implementation of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to February 1, and exempted Gilani from appearing at the next hearing.

Afghan women should be heard at next week's Bonn conference: NGO chief

December 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Brussels, Dec.3 (ANI): Women of Afghanistan must be heard at next week's Bonn conference, said Dr. Massouda Jalal, the chief of the Jalal Foundation in Afghanistan.

Two Iranian footballers suspended for 'shameless buttock squeezing' goal celebration

November 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

London, Nov 2(ANI): Iran's football federation has reportedly suspended two players for 'inappropriate' goal celebration.

Libya names electronic engineer as new interim President

November 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Tripoli, Nov 1 (ANI): Libya's National Transitional Council has selected an electronics engineer as the nation's new interim president.

Prominent Iraqi leaders say US military trainers can stay beyond deadline but without immunity

October 5, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Baghdad, Oct 5 (ANI): Iraqi leaders have said that they want U.S. military trainers to stay beyond a year-end deadline for American forces to leave, but the troops should not be granted immunity from prosecution.

Obama welcomes release of US hikers jailed in Iran since 2009

September 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

Washington, Sep 22(ANI): United States President Barack Obama has welcomed the release of two American hikers who were detained in Iran for over two years.

'Zimbabwe whitewash can't be benchmark for judging Pakistan's performance'

September 20, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Islamabad, Sept 20(ANI): As Pakistan celebrates its tour whitewash of Zimbabwe, former medium pacer Jalaluddin has said that it was a contest between two 'mismatched teams', and advised the team management to devise a long-term strategy ahead of the 'tougher' series against Sri Lanka in the UAE, starting next month.

Iraq still confused over US troop pullout

July 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Baghdad, July 10 (ANI): Iraq's coalition government has failed to reach an agreement on whether to seek an extension of the US troop presence in the country beyond the December pullout date.

Rao arrives in Bangladesh on two-day visit

June 6, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Dhaka, June 6 (ANI): Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao arrived here on a two-day visit to review bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.

Survivors recount horrific moments of landslide in Malaysia

May 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Kajang, May 22(ANI): Survivors in Malaysia have recounted the horrific moments of a landslide that struck an orphanage in Hulu Langat outside Kuala Lumpur, killing 13 people.

Bangladesh coach Siddons to leave in June

April 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Dhaka, Apr.13 (ANI): Bangladesh cricket team coach Jamie Siddons will quit his post in June.

Lahore motorists asked not to follow ambulances to save time

November 4, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Nov 04 (ANI): Motorists in the city of Lahore, Pakistan have been asked not to follow ambulances in their bid to save time and avoid stopping at traffic signals or traffic jams.

Pak SHC disposes off petition seeking high treason trial against Musharraf

October 14, 2010 at 7:54 PM

Lahore, Oct 14 (ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has disposed off a petition seeking to initiate a high treason trial against former President Pervez Musharraf.

SHC reserves judgment on Musharraf treason trial till Oct 14

October 12, 2010 at 3:08 PM

Karachi, Oct 12 (ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has reserved its judgment for two days over a petition seeking to initiate a high treason trial against former President Pervez Musharraf.

Indian nationals safe in Kyrgyzstan: Govt.

September 28, 2010 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug.11 (AnI): The Government here on Wednesday stated that the Indian nationals in Kyrgyzstan were safe, as the security situation there is presently calm.

Sindh High Court reserves verdict on Musharraf's high treason trial

August 18, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Karachi, Aug.18 (ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has reserved its verdict on the petition seeking the high treason trial of former President General Pervez Musharraf.

Sindh High Court declares Musharraf a 'proclaimed offender'

August 10, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Karachi, Aug 10(ANI): The Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf a proclaimed offender for not appearing in court despite several notices.

India committed to assist Bangladesh in addressing development related priorities: Mukherjee

August 7, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Dhaka, Aug 7 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said India is committed to provide its assistance to Bangladesh in addressing its priorities related to development.

Fructose intake linked to high BP

July 2, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Washington, July 2 (ANI): A new study has found that people who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension.

21 Indian students return from Kyrgyzstan

June 18, 2010 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): A group of over 21 students, who were evacuated from the riot-hit cities of Osh and Jalal-Abad in Kyrgyzstan returned to New Delhi on Thursday night.

All arrangements made for evacuated Indian nationals in Kyrgyzstan: MEA

June 16, 2010 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): The Government on Wednesday said that the 105 Indian nationals, safely evacuated by the Embassy of India from south Kyrgyzstan, are in Bishkek and due arrangements for their accommodation at university hostels and meals have been made.

Stranded Indian nationals in Kyrgyzstan safely evacuated

June 15, 2010 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that the Embassy of India in Bishek managed to evacuate all Indian nationals, stranded in the towns of Osh and Jalal-Abad, to Bishkek late last night.

Govt. confirms evacuation of Indian nationals from southern Kyrgyzstan

June 15, 2010 at 1:01 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Government of India has confirmed the airlifting of all Indian nationals from riot hit southern Kyrgyzstan.

Pak court directs agencies to free two 'juvenile' Indian fishermen

April 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM

Karachi, Apr.22 (ANI): A Karachi Judicial Magistrate has directed the concerned authorities to release the two young Indian fishermen, who were arrested for violating Pakistan's water limits in December last year.

Sindh High Court quashes petition challenging Zardari's electoral eligibility

April 22, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Karachi, Apr.22 (ANI): The Sindh High Court has quashed a petition challenging President Asif Ali Zardari's eligibility, saying he enjoys constitutional amnesty from court proceedings.

Fury after Muslim fanatics let off lightly by Brit court

January 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM

London, Jan 12 (ANI): Five Muslim fanatics, who called British troops rapists and baby killers during their homecoming ceremony, were let off with light punishment.

Habib Hussain's case to be heard in Jaipur Court

January 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Jaipur, Jan 5 (ANI): The bail plea of Habib Hussain, who was caught hiding in the toilet of an Air India flight from Medina to Jaipur, will be heard on Tuesday in a Jaipur court.

High fructose diet may lead to high BP

October 30, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Higher intake of diet rich in fructose might increase your chances of developing hypertension, say researchers.

BCB pours water on PCB's dreams of hosting 2014 T20 World Cup

October 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Islamabad, Oct.1 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has objected to the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to bid for the 2014 ICC T20 World Championship.

'Insatiably hungry' obese Indian girl, 5, eating herself to death

August 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM

London, Aug 13 (ANI): A five year-old obese Indian girl, who is suffering from a suspected hormonal imbalance, is eating herself to death.

Afridi's father calls son's ICC T20 final heroics "best gift on father's day"

June 23, 2009 at 1:59 PM

Karachi, June 23 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's father, Sahibzada Fazl-ur Rehman is over the moon, after his son's stupendous all-round performance helped Pakistan win the ICC Twenty20 Championship.

Iran hangs three over mosque bombing

May 30, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Tehran, May 30 (Xinhua) Iran Saturday hanged three men convicted in the bombing of a Shia mosque in the southeastern city of Zahedan this week, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Obama leaves Iraq after brief visit

April 8, 2009 at 6:43 AM

Baghdad, April 8 (DPA) US President Barack Obama left Baghdad after a brief, previously unannounced visit to Baghdad late Tuesday evening.

President Obama makes surprise Iraq visit

April 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Baghdad, April 7 (DPA) US President Barack Obama landed in Baghdad Tuesday, beginning a previously unannounced visit at the end of his eight-day European tour.

Men my age get better roles: Farida Jalal

April 2, 2009 at 9:40 AM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) She has played mother to the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Akshay Kumar in Hindi films, but veteran actress Farida Jalal has now returned to the small screen with 'Balika Vadhu'. She says a lack of good roles for women her age in Bollywood led her to turn to television.

Bangladesh cricketers get 30 percent pay hike

March 19, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Dhaka, March 19 (IANS) Salaries of players and staff of Bangladesh's national cricket team, which has been depleted by massive exodus to the Indian Cricket League (ICL), has been raised by 30 percent.

Pak cricket team to tour Bangladesh despite mutiny

March 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM

Dhaka, Mar 2 (ANI): Pakistan will go ahead with a tour of Bangladesh due to start later this week despite a mutiny in the paramilitary headquarters, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official has said on Monday.

Bangladesh catches the Spirit of Cricket in style

January 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM

Dubai, Jan.13 (ANI): ICC General Manager - Cricket and former South Africa wicketkeeper David Richardson has congratulated the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for celebrating its Catch the Spirit week during the triangular one-day series in Mirpur.

Antique Buddha icon recovered in Himachal Pradesh

January 7, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) An antique Buddha icon weighing about 20 kg has been recovered from a Himachal Pradesh village, police said Wednesday.

HuJI chief gets death term for 2004 grenade attack on British envoy

December 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM

Dhaka, Dec 23 (IANS) The chief of Harkatul Jihad-e-Islami (HuJI) and two others of the banned militant outfit were sentenced to death Tuesday for a grenade attack that seriously injured British envoy to Bangladesh Anwar Choudhury and killed three people in May 2004.

New concrete buster to revolutionize search and rescue missions

December 21, 2008 at 3:14 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new tool that can bust through thick concrete walls or barriers in about half the time of traditional methods, thus making all the difference when people are trapped inside collapsed buildings or walls.

UK-Bangladeshi doc forced to marry was drugged, seeks annulment

December 20, 2008 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Lawyers of Hamayra Abedin, a doctor working with Britain's National Health Service (NHS), was forcibly detained by her family members for four months and was given sedatives to keep her docile.

US committed to establishing democracy in Afghanistan: Bush

December 15, 2008 at 12:41 PM

Kabul, Dec 15 (DPA) US President George W. Bush arrived in Afghanistan early Monday on a surprise farewell visit, committing the United States to establishing a stable democracy in the war-torn country.

US committed to Afghanistan: Bush

December 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM

Kabul/Washington, Dec 15 (DPA) US President George W. Bush arrived in Afghanistan early Monday on a surprise farewell visit, committing the United States to establishing a stable democracy there as violence is on the rise and he prepares to leave office in five weeks.

Bush in Kabul on a surprise visit

December 15, 2008 at 10:21 AM

Kabul, Dec.15 (ANI): Two days after British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's visit to Afghanistan, S President George W Bush arrived in Kabul on a surprise visit to address American troops at the Bagram Air Force base and for talks with his Afghan counterpart, President Hamid Karzai.

Bush arrives in Afghanistan after eventful Iraqi visit

December 15, 2008 at 9:08 AM

Kabul/Washington, Dec 15 (DPA) US President George W. Bush arrived in Afghanistan early Monday on a surprise farewell visit after his eventful trip to Baghdad where an Iraqi journalist threw shoes at him and called him a 'dog'.

Bush makes surprise visit to Iraq

December 14, 2008 at 9:18 PM

Baghdad, Dec 14 (Xinhua) US President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Baghdad Sunday, a media report said.

Lahore's dancing girls strike over 'Mujra ban'

December 13, 2008 at 11:46 AM

London, Dec 13 (ANI): The dancing girls of Lahore, the cultural capital of Pakistan, have gone on strike to protest against the ban on 'Mujra'.