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World's biggest ice sheets likely more stable than thought

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A research team has argued that high ancient shorelines do not necessarily reflect ice sheet collapse millions of years ago.

MEA officials meet export promotion councils, business chambers

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Secretary (Economic Relations) Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty held a meeting with various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Apex Business Chambers namely, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM and PHD Chamber of Commerce here on Wednesday.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Latest waves of cyber attacks targeting US corporations

May 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A new wave of cyber attacks is being primarily aimed at American corporations, the sources of which seem to emanate from the Middle East.

15 wildfires doused in a day in Russia's Far East

May 11, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Vladivostok, May 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Firefighters have extinguished 15 out of 25 forest fires in Russia's Far East in a day, the forestry department said Saturday.

Karnataka to host National hockey

May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) After a three-year interval, the much-diluted senior men's National Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup will commence here Wednesday with defending champions Mumbai taking on hosts Karnataka in the opening fixture.

Chinese President makes four-point proposal for settlement of Palestinian question

May 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday made a four-point proposal for the settlement of the Palestinian question during his talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

'Rare' blue diamond fetches record $1.8m at auction

April 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 25 (ANI): A deep-blue diamond ring made by renowned Italian company Bulgari, has been auctioned off for 1.8 million dollars per carat - beating the previous record for a blue diamond, which was sold for 1.68 million dollars per carat.

Asian monsoon may be predictable months in advance

April 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): A Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego-led study has found a crucial connection that could drastically improve the ability of forecasters to reliably predict Asian monsoon a few months in advance.

Kerry urges Iran to prove peaceful intention on nuclear program

April 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Ankara (Turkey), April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Iran to take simple steps in order to prove its intention on nuclear program is peaceful while stressing the process of talks could not continue for ever.

Mobile users in Middle East victims of cyber crime: Study

April 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) Lack of precaution by mobile users can have unfortunate consequences. Close to two in five mobile users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have fallen victims to mobile cyber crime, says a new study.

Rising temperature difference between hemispheres could shift rainfall patterns in tropics

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Due to global climate change, the Northern Hemisphere is becoming warmer than the Southern Hemisphere and this rising temperature difference could significantly alter tropical precipitation patterns, a new study has revealed.

US launches initiative to explore human brain

April 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama has announced an ambitious multidisciplinary program to create a map of the human brain that could help cure diseases such as Alzheimer's and epilepsy.

Russian railways enhance security for Sochi Games

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 2 (IANS) Russia has introduced additional security checks at the entrances of over 30 railway stations a bid to ensure transportation security ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Russian submarine forces to get high-precision weapons

March 28, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to equip its submarine forces with long-range high-precision weapons, which will enhance their strategic deterrent capabilities, the defence minister said.

Woman shot dead near Karkardooma metro station(Update:Metro)

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): A woman was shot dead, allegedly by her husband, while she was on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi today.

Shantanu-Nikhil brought journey of a traveller at WIFW

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Shantanu-Nikhil have maintained a class and style. Their glamorous yet sophisticated creations - a perfect fusion of East and West - have always charmed the fashion lovers and set the new standards. They continued to do so at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter, with their collection inspired by the dunes and desserts.

Toongate: Bengal gets more time to compensate professor

March 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) The West Bengal Human Rights Commission Monday granted six weeks' time to the state government for implementing the panel's recommendations regarding the "wrongful" arrest of a professor for circulating emails mocking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Neo bags New Zealand Cricket rights until 2020

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Neo Sports has secured the television rights to showcase all domestic and international cricket played in New Zealand until 2020.

PDA can kill relationship

February 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

London, Feb. 12 (ANI): One in ten women will consider separating from a man who is too affectionate in front of other people, a study has found.

Hitler's food taster recounts times she was forced to test for poison

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): One of the women, who had to taste Hitler's food to ensure it was not poisoned, has revealed for the first time how they were forced into risking their lives everyday to save his.

Mel C helping Bunton find lost dog

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Melanaie Chisholm aka Mel C, member of band Spice Girls, is helping fellow member Emma Bunton search her lost dog.

One nabbed in Mumbai's Rs.1 crore e-banking fraud

February 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) One accused was arrested Saturday and a hunt launched for 11 others in connection with a Rs.1 crore illegal transfer from a businessman's bank account here, police said.

Children view art, learn of climate change

February 2, 2013 at 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) It was a feast for the eyes as well as a lesson in climate change for children who viewed this exhibition at the Chinmaya Mission in the national capital.

Neanderthals sang opera, says researcher

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Barcelona, Feb 1 (IANS/EFE) Neanderthals sang opera, British archaeologist Steven Mithen, originator of the theory that music was used as a form of pre-linguistic communication by these pre-historic people, told EFE.

MJ secretly wrote tell-all book before death

January 27, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): Michael Jackson secretly began writing an autobiography about his lowest moments in the last years of his life, it has been revealed.

Sikh temple in Dubai celebrates first anniversary with pomp and show

January 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Dubai, Jan. 17 (ANI): A Gurdwara in Dubai has become a major tourist destination with over 800,000 visitors eating its community kitchen (langar) since its inauguration last year.

Israeli prez confident Obama would strike Iran to halt nuclear programme if need arose

January 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 10 (ANI): Israeli President Shimon Peres is confident that American President Barack Obama would approve a military strike to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions if it came to that.

22 killed, 25 injured in Sudan clashes

January 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Khartoum, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 22 people have been killed and 25 others injured in armed clashes in Sudan's East Darfur state, Xinhua reported.

Half of Greeks seek jobs abroad, says survey

December 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Athens, Dec 24 (IANS) Every second Greek of working age seeks job abroad due to the prevailing debt crisis which has hit Greece hard over the past three years, a survey has found.

Polar storms should be factored into climate prediction

December 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Intense polar storms, missing in most climate models, can make a huge difference to climate predictions, according to new research.

Saudi prince buys $485 mn 'flying palace'

December 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Dubai, Dec 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will soon take delivery of the world's first customised A380 superjumbo, dubbed "the flying palace" for its luxury.

Matt Damon reveals secret to successful marriage

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Washington, Dec. 16 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso, who celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on December 9, are still going strong as a couple, despite the actor's hectic schedule.

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover considers manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

London Dec 12 (ANI): Tata-owned Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles could soon be built in oil-rich Saudi Arabia as Middle Eastern demand for the luxury vehicles increases, according to a report.

Syrian rebels defying US after pledging allegiance to jihadist group

December 11, 2012 at 11:04 AM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): Rebel groups across Syria have defied the United States after pledging their allegiance to a group that Washington is set to designate a terrorist organization for its alleged links to al-Qaeda.

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 Meshaal kisses Gaza soil on first visit in 45 yrs

December 8, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Dec 8 (ANI): Hamas's exiled leader Khaled Meshaal kissed the soil of Gaza as he stepped on to the Palestinian land for the first time in 45 years for a 'victory rally'.

UN report shows sluggish global manufacturing growth

December 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Vienna, Dec 4 (IANS) Growth in the global manufacturing sector remained sluggish, pointing to dimmed prospects of a recovery in this sector, a UN report said here.

Rolling Stones' UK gig finds few takers

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Rolling Stones will be performing in front of a less that a sell-out crowd after thousands of tickets were left unsold for Sunday's concert at O2 arena because of sky high prices, it has been revealed.

Jailed Putin foe charged with fur hat robbery

November 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM

Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian opposition activist, facing up to 10 years over allegations that he conspired to organise mass disorder, has been hit with additional charges that he robbed a businessman of 500 fur hats.

India welcomes launch of talks on East Asia trade deal

November 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Nov 20 (IANS) India Tuesday welcomed the launch of negotiations on a mega East Asian trade deal and also emphasised on the need for increased connectivity between the 16 countries of the bloc that comprise more than three billion of the world's population and approximately 40 percent of the GDP.

PM meets Singapore, Philippines leaders

November 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday held bilateral meetings with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Philippines President Benigno Simeon Aquino III to discuss various issues including maritime piracy and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

PM to meet Wen Jiabao at regional summit

November 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM

On Board Air India One, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will have bilateral meetings with six leaders, including outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, on the sidelines of the Asean?India and East Asia summits in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.

PM arrives in Phnom Penh

November 18, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Phnom Penh, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday arrived at the Cambodian capital where he is to attend two regional summits.

Cheryl Cole to spend Christmas in LA with beau Tre

November 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, November 11 (ANI): Cheryl Cole will spend Christmas in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend Tre Holloway, in a new sign that their love is blossoming.

Bangladesh freedom fighter hails prosecution of war criminals

November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Dhaka, Nov.8 (ANI): Bangladeshi freedom fighter and senior professor in the department of sociology at the University of Dhaka K A M Saaduddin has hailed the prosecution of war criminals, accused of genocide during 1971 liberation struggle.

Ads 'trading sex for gas' emerge amid post-hurricane Sandy fuel crisis

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): With gas shortages plaguing the East Coast of the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, some individuals have taken to the classified site to advertise their willingness to switch over to a new bartering system- Sex for gas.

Bangladesh freedom fighter says war crimes trial will set an example for world

November 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Dhaka, Nov.4 (ANI): Bangladeshi freedom fighter and chairman of the country's University Grants Commission A. K. Azad Chowdhury has said that the successful holding of the war crimes trial in his country would set an example for the rest of world.

AGPC appeals to convert Sikh Gurdwaras in US into 'shelter home' in wake of 'Hurricane Sandy'

October 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Freemont (California, United States), Oct.30 (ANI): As Hurricane Sandy hit the East American coast, bringing with it fears of devastation, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) today appealed all the Sikh Gurdwaras to lend hands to the affected persons.

IMF approves $110 mn credit facility for Kenya

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Nairobi, Oct 26 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $110.5 million loan facility for Kenya as the East African nation moves to tighten its monetary policy to bring inflation further down.

US condemns Beirut bombing

October 20, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) The White House Friday condemned a bomb attack in Lebanon's capital Beirut which killed eight people including a top security official and injured 80 others, Xinhua reported.

East meet Central Zone in Duleep Trophy final

October 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Hyderabad/Visakhapatnam, Oct 17 (IANS) East and Central Zone made the Duleep Trophy final after winning their last four clashes against South and North Zone via the first innings lead.

Academician in Bangladesh hails start of war crimes trial

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Dhaka, Oct.16 (ANI): Kaberi Gayen, an academician at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing war crimes trials in her country, and hopes the cases will be solved soon with a fair judgement.

Hamilton going 'all gloves off' to get favourable results in Japanese GP

October 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

London, Oct. 3 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton warned his Ferrari rival, Fernando Alonso to watch out as the Brit bids to rescue his floundering world title hopes in Sunday's Suzuka showdown.

Victoria's Secret's 'Go East' collection slammed for being 'racist'

September 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Melbourne, September 25 (ANI): Victoria's Secret is said to have removed a newly launched lingerie collection titled 'Go East' from its website after one of it's outfits - 'Sexy Little Geisha' - was labelled racist by offended critics.

'India can become one of world's leading wine producers'

September 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) If a lot can happen over coffee, a lot more can happen over a chat as Swedish sommelier Cecilia Oldne discovered after striking up a conversation with the owner of one of India's largest vineyards eight years ago. Now the head of international business and the global brand ambassador of Sula Vineyards, Cecilia Oldne says consistency can make India a leading wine producer.

Walmart fails to open shop in New York

September 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM

New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Walmart's plans to open a store in New York city has suffered a setback because of opposition from liberals and small store owners.

Eva Longoria spotted holding Mark Sanchez's hand in NYC

September 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Eva Longoria and NFL star Mark Sanchez were spotted holding hands just like a couple in New York City on Friday night, it has been revealed.

Chinese protest at Japanese embassy over islands issue

September 15, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Beijing, Sep 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Thousands of protestors staged a rally at the Japanese embassy in Beijing against Japan's recent nationalisation of the contested Diaoyu islands, according to Chinese TV station Fenghuang.

UN chief slams `hateful film', calls for calm

September 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

United Nations, Sep 14 (IANS) Calling for calm and restraint at the time of rising tensions, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned as "hateful" the anti-Islam that triggered anti-American protest in the Middle East and North Africa.

Having dogs and more siblings cut risk of egg allergy in kids

September 11, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Melbourne, September 11 (ANI): Exposure to the family dog and more siblings reduced the risk of babies developing egg allergies, according to a Melbourne study.

Image of Hadley Crater shows possible evidence of water ice on Mars

September 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM

London, September 6 (ANI): Astronomers have created a natural-colour view of Hadley Mars Crater, using data obtained from the High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on ESA's Mars Express.

Extreme climate shifts could lead to catastrophic hike in global food prices: Oxfam

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

London, Sep 5 (ANI): Consumers all over the world could face more spikes in food prices, as extreme weather caused by climate change, affects major crops worldwide, a new report has revealed.

Paul McCartney's family bliss

September 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New York, September 3 (ANI): Paul McCartney has been enjoying a lot of quality family time lately.

13 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha

August 24, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (IANS) At least 13 people, mostly women, were killed and four critically injured when an express train rammed into their auto-rickshaw in Odisha's Sambalpur district Friday, police said.

Ugandan president rewards Olympic gold medal winner

August 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Entebbe (Uganda), Aug 16 (IANS) Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni rewarded Steven Kiprotich, gold medal winner at the London Olympics, with 200 million shillings ($81,300).

Air India to resume flights to most global destinations

August 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Come September, Air India will have all its Boeing 777s pressed into service and flights restarted to important destinations like Hong Kong, Seoul, Frankfurt and New York to regain lost international market share.

250 killed, 1,800 injured in Iran quakes

August 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Tehran, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 250 people were killed and over 1,800 injured as two powerful earthquakes rocked northwestern Iran, Fars news agency reported Sunday.

Bob Hoskins retires from acting after Parkinson's diagnosis

August 9, 2012 at 12:57 PM

London, August 9 (ANI): Bob Hoskins has announced that he is retiring from acting after a "wonderful career" at the age of 69, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Ellen Page receives death threats on Twitter

August 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

London, August 6 (ANI): Actress Ellen Page has been receiving death threats by a jealous fan of 'True Blood' actor Alexander Skarsgard.

Cheryl Cole loses appetite when stressed

July 29, 2012 at 5:38 PM

London, July 28 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole can't eat when she is stressed, says her niece Melissa Armstrong.

Cheryl Cole loses appetite when 'stressed about men'

July 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Cheryl Cole's niece Melissa Armstrong has revealed that the brunette star loses her appetite when she's stressed about men.

Michelle Obama shares how Olympics has brought memories of late dad

July 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): Michelle Obama has shared some of her fondest memories involved watching the Olympics on television and spoke about her father losing his own athletic ability due to multiple sclerosis.

Beckham to be part of opening ceremony

July 25, 2012 at 7:54 PM

London, July 25 (IANS) Former England captain David Beckham has been given a role in Friday's London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.

Diet rich in fish and nuts could slash pancreatic cancer risk

July 24, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Washington, July 24 (ANI): Eating a diet rich in fish, nuts and vegetables could help cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to two thirds, according to a new study.

Olympics security scare: Firm issued guard uniforms to 'failed recruits'

July 19, 2012 at 12:16 PM

London, July 19 (ANI): Following G4S's failure to provide security for the London 2012 Olympics, it has emerged that the firm has been issuing guard uniforms to some of its failed recruits, thus raising the risk of a security goof-up.

Rooney's brother given 2-yr driving ban for breaching 'alcohol limit' 3 times over

July 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Wayne Rooney's brother has been banned from driving after being caught thrice for driving over the alcohol limit.

NY salon under fire for promoting waxing among girls under 15

July 8, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New York, July 8 (ANI): An East Coast waxing salon landed in trouble this week for running an ad promoting waxes for young girls.

Kerala to form panels to protect workers in Middle East

June 25, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 (IANS) The state's Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs Department (NORKA) will set up advisory committees in the Middle East to protect the rights of migrant kerala workers, a minister said here Monday.

UK cops on red alert over possible 'Munich massacre' repeat at Olympics

June 17, 2012 at 1:25 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): Officials at the Corby East Midlands International Pool fear a repeat of the 1972 Munich massacre at the London Olympics 2012.

Microsoft plans to take on iPad with British chips powering most worlds' smartphones

June 16, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft's much rumoured tablet, that would run the new version of its operating system, will include same British-designed microchips that power most of the world's smartphones and the iPad.

Syrian rebels in talks with US seeking 'heavy weapons' to oust Assad regime

June 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Syrian rebels have held meetings with senior US government officials in Washington, as pressure mounts on America to authorise a shipment of heavy weapons, including surface-to-air missiles to combat the Assad regime.

Hypnotherapist's mantra-chanting sessions help Brit footie kids win promotion

June 11, 2012 at 12:31 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): A hypnotherapist has helped a struggling kids' football team from Beverley in East Yorks to beat their opponents they'd always lost to using the power of positive thinking.

Facebook pics may reflect unconscious cultural differences of users

June 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that the photos people select to use for their Facebook profiles may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted and unconscious cultural differences.

SBI teams with Geojit BNP Paribas for NRI stocks investments

June 4, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Kochi, June 4 (IANS) Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services and State Bank of India inked an agreement to extend Portfolio Investment Services (PIS) to non-resident Indian (NRI) customers, mainly from the Middle East region.

Volcano belches ash in Russia's Far East

May 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Vladivostok (Russia), May 29 (Xinhua-ANI): A volcano in Russia's Far East spewed ash high into the sky on Tuesday following a series of tremors, local media reported.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace Sunday skies

May 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace skies on Sunday

May 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Bangladeshi Islamist leader Ghulam Azam charged with 1971 war crimes

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Dhaka, May 14 (ANI): A special tribunal set up in Bangladesh has charged top Islamist leader Ghulam Azam with war crimes allegedly carried out during the 1971 war that liberated the country from Pakistan.

Ask NRIs to increase remittances: Assocham

May 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Increasing internal demand and motivating expatriates to send home more remittances may solve the Indian economy's problems due to a depreciating rupee, an industry lobby said Sunday.

Fergie fears 'ailing heroes' Rio, Vidic won't be 'fit enough' for Euro 2012

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson fears that United striker Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic won't be fit enough for the Euro 2012 championship.

Electronic menus let customers to order, pay and play

May 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Some eating joints in places like California and New York are changing their menus to electronic ones that will let customers order food without waiters, play games, and even "like" items on Facebook.

Perceptions of facial expressions vary among cultures

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that different facial expressions may vary with the shift of cultures.

2012 not to be a shining year for Indian gems and jewellery

May 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Chennai, May 9 (IANS) The Indian gems and jewellery industry will see muted demand in 2012 with volume growth to be around four percent for the sector, Fitch Ratings said Wednesday.

Unique physiology key to detecting and treating diabetes in Asians

May 9, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is a growing concern for Asian American populations, who are almost twice as likely to develop diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes.

Mystery over origin of domesticated horses solved

May 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Domestic horses originated in the steppes of modern-day Ukraine, southwest Russia and west Kazakhstan, mixing with local wild stocks as they spread throughout Europe and Asia, a new research has indicated.

Seven dead in Indonesia bus crash

May 6, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Jakarta, May 6 (IANS) Seven people died in Indonesia Sunday when their bus crashed after its brakes failed, police said.

Five 9/11 accused disrupt terror-linked military hearing

May 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Havana, May 6 (ANI): Terror suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has boasted of masterminding the 9/11 attacks, and four other co-defendants leafed through The Economist magazine as military court proceedings against them continued on charges of terrorism and murder.

4 policemen injured in home-made bomb blast in Bahrain

May 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Manama, May 5 (Xinhua-ANI): At least four policemen were injured on Saturday in a bomb attack in a Bahraini Shiite neighborhood, the country's Interior Ministry said.

Zimbabwe probes alleged reports of worker abuse by Chinese firms

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Harare, May 2 (ANI): The Zimbabwe Government has said that it is investigating reports of rampant abuses of workers by Chinese employers in the country.