Asa Khera

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

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

Capello foresees Juventus winning third Serie A title next season

May 15, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Rome, May 15 (IANS) Former England manager Fabio Capello has predicted that Italian Seria A club Juventus will win their third straight Scudetto next season.

Avoid travel to Lebanon: UAE tells its people

May 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 12 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's ministry of foreign affairs has advised Emirati citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to the current situation in the region.

Abu Dhabi to have new beach

April 5, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 5 (IANS/WAM) A new 1.5-km-long beach will open to the public in Abu Dhabi in August.

92-year-old becomes Britain's oldest woman to get a tattoo

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): A great-grand mother in Britain has become the oldest woman in Britain to get a tattoo - at the age of 92.

Emirates launches 'Arabian Adventures'

January 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Dubai, Jan 15 (IANS/WAM) The Emirates airline group has launched a wide range of sightseeing tours, desert safaris and attractions with a new website called "Arabian Adventures".

Alcohol-smuggling attempt foiled in UAE

January 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 1 (IANS/WAM) An attempt to smuggle a total of 216 bottles of alcohol out of the UAE was foiled at the Al Ghuwaifat border.

'Run For Smile' organized to promote awareness of oral health

December 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM

The 2nd day of the Dental Health Utsav started with free dental check up and to encourage more participation of common masses free toothpaste and toothbrushes were distributed generously. Through dental exhibits people were made cognizant with the subject as well as upcoming new technologies in dentistry.

Coffee made from Thai elephant dung sells for $50 per cup

December 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Sydney, December 10 (ANI): Coffee connoisseurs are rushing to Thailand to get a sip of a new brand of gourmet coffee made from beans hand-picked from Thai elephant dung, which cost 5 dollars a cup.

Raikkonen confident of challenging for F1 title next season if provided with fast car

December 6, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, Dec 6(ANI): Kimi Raikkonen reckons he will be in with a shout of winning the world championship next year as long as Lotus give him a quick car.

UAE, Mexico sign double taxation avoidance agreement

November 21, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 21 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Mexico have signed a double taxation avoidance agreement to boost trade and investment.

Button to run 6 laps of Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina F1 track in bid to train for December marathon

October 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Oct. 30 (ANI): Formula One ace Jenson Button will reportedly run six times around the F1 track in Abu Dhabi this week to prepare for his first crack at a marathon.

Congress downplays Dikshit's legal notice to Kejriwal

October 22, 2012 at 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday sent a legal notice to activist Arvind Kejriwal for his "derogatory remarks" against her. The Congress, however, downplayed the development.

Sheila issues legal notice, Kejriwal responded don't care

October 22, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Alleging for the defaming, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has warned of initiating civil and criminal proceedings against India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit sues Kejriwal for using filthy language

October 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct.22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday filed a defamation case against activist turned politician Arvind Kejriwal for making defamatory remarks against her.

Sheila Dikshit issues legal notice to Kejriwal

October 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday warned of initiating civil and criminal proceedings against India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly defaming her.

UAE greets Spain on national day

October 11, 2012 at 11:00 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has greeted Spanish King Juan Carlos I on the occasion of his country's national day.

Apple to release new iPod Touch late October

October 9, 2012 at 1:09 PM

According to a report, Apple is likely to release its fifth generation of the iPod Touch late October this year....

UAE non-oil trade grows to $87 bn

October 8, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 8 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's non-oil foreign trade rose by 17.3 billion dirhams to 320.3 billion dirhams (about $87 billion) in the first four months of this year.

I never spoke to Katie Holmes: Kidman

October 4, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 4 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has denied reports that she counselled Katie Holmes when she was planning her split from Tom Cruise.

UAE, Palestine sign tax agreement

September 25, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 25 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Palestine have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation.

PIN numbers you should never ever use revealed!

September 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Sydney, Sep 20 (ANI): People who choose their 4-digit pins from birth dates, a year in the 1900s, or an obvious numerical sequence, are more likely to make it easy for a thief to crack the password, a new research has said.

UAE greets Pakistan on Independence Day

August 14, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Abu Dhabi, Aug 14 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has greeted his Pakistani counterpart Asif Zardari on Pakistan's 65th Independence Day Tuesday.

UAE, Switzerland discuss judicial cooperation

August 10, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Abu Dhabi, Aug 10 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Switzerland have discussed ways to boost judicial cooperation.

UAE ambassadors' meet Monday

July 29, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Abu Dhabi, 29 (IANS/WAM) Nearly 140 heads of diplomatic missions and ambassadors of the UAE will gather at a foreign policy conference here Monday.

UAE police cadets trained on hazardous materials

July 27, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Abu Dhabi, July 27 (IANS/WAM) About 90 UAE police cadets have been trained here to detect hazardous materials and in first aid techniques when exposed to radiation.

UAE launches food safety campaign for Ramadan

July 18, 2012 at 10:56 PM

Abu Dhabi, July 18 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has announced the launch of a major food safety awareness campaign for the month of Ramadan.

UAE foreign ministry launches Twitter account

May 28, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 28 (IANS/WAM) The UAE foreign affairs ministry has launched a Twitter account as part of its efforts to improve communication with the public.

Sparrow decline indicates serious environmental change: Experts

May 9, 2012 at 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) House sparrows are an indicator of the environmental health of an area, and their disappearance could be linked to a rise in infectious diseases and ecological change, say experts.

Genelia returns to small screen with 'The Chosen One'

May 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza, whose first brush with the small screen came with "Big Switch" in 2009, is set for her TV comeback. She will play a mentor on UTV Stars' "The Chosen One".

Be Bollywood's 'Chosen One'!

April 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) If you're interested to be an insider to Bollywood gossip, and to rub shoulders with the Who's Who of tinsel town, here's your chance - a new TV show "The Chosen One".

UEFA cracks down on banned Arsenal boss Wenger

August 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM

London, Aug.17 (ANI): UEFA chiefs phoned Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger in the second half of a match against Udinese to stop him defying a one-match touchline ban.

Human skin cells converted into functional brain cells

July 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): A scientist has discovered a novel way to convert human skin cells into brain cells, offering new hope for regenerative medicine.

Oslo blasts: Muslims feel sting of initial blame

July 24, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Los Angeles, July 24 (ANI): Right-wing websites have quickly pointed the finger at "jihadis," for the recent terror strikes in Norway that claimed 92 lives on Friday.

Shoaib Malik confident of making Pak cricket comeback

May 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 9 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has expressed confidence about making a comeback to the national team.

Hoogenband says 'special athlete' Thorpe can win another gold in London

February 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 8(ANI): Former Dutch swimmer Pieter van den Hoogenband believes that five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe can add to his gold medal tally during the 2012 London Olympics.

Ian Thorpe to return for 2012 London Olympics

February 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Melbourne, Feb 2(ANI): Five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has announced that he will return to competitive swimming in a bid to contest the 2012 London Olympics.

Extreme obesity linked to higher risk of death for 2009 H1N1 patients

January 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Extreme obesity was a powerful risk factor for death for those infected with the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus, according to a new research.

I expect my bowling style will work in New Zealand: Tanvir Ahmed

January 2, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Karachi, Jan 2(ANI): Pakistan medium fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed has expressed confidence that his "preferred length and bowling style" will work in New Zealand, where both countries play a two-Test series commencing on January 7.

Car rally organized to spread environment awareness in Delhi

September 5, 2010 at 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (ANI): A women's magazine here on Sunday organized a car rally to spread awareness about the advantages of having a clean environment.

Scientists waiting to see if Iceland's 'Angry Sister' volcano also erupts

April 19, 2010 at 6:55 PM

London, Apr.19 (ANI): Scientists are waiting to see of Iceland's Eyjafjallajvkull volcano's 'Angry Sister' Katla also erupts.

Mercedes planning top-secret week-long desert test for Schumacher

December 18, 2009 at 2:49 PM

London, Dec 18(ANI): The Mercedes Formula One racing team is reportedly planning a top-secret test, expected to last for at least a week, for seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher before his sensational F1 comeback next season.

Felipe Massa to wave chequered flag at Brazilian GP

October 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM

London, Oct 9(ANI): Injured Brazilian Formula One racing driver Felipe Massa will be back in action during the Brazilian Grand Prix next week, where he would be waving the chequered flag.

Button can wrap up the 2009 F1 crown in Brazil

October 5, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Tokyo, Oct 5(ANI): British Formula One racing driver Jenson Button, who is currently leading the F1 charts with 85 points, can wrap up the title in the Brazilian Grand Prix if he finishes third or higher if fellow contender Rubens Barrichello wins.

Nicole Kidman blasts U.S. mag over "mum" report

September 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Washington, September 1 (ANI): Nicole Kidman has slammed a magazine report, which claimed that her two adopted kids with ex-husband Tom Cruise have stopped calling her 'mum'.

Paris Hilton rubbishes engagement rumours

August 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Paris Hilton has rubbished rumours that she is engaged to on/off boyfriend Doug Reinhardt.

Chandigarh police seize fake currency worth Rs four lakh

August 2, 2009 at 10:21 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 2(ANI): Chandigarh police on Sunday arrested a woman in possession of counterfeit currency worth Rs four lakh in Punjab.

Ponting says Symonds could make Ashes squad

May 19, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Australian captain Ricky Ponting says he wouldn't be surprised if Andrew Symonds is named in the Ashes squad tomorrow.

Kidman says comments on Cruise were 'taken out of context'

May 6, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Nicole Kidman has claimed that she did not criticise ex-hubby Tom Cruise in a recent interview, and that her quotes about their relationship were "months old" and "taken out of context".

Kidman says comments on Cruise were 'taken out of context'

May 6, 2009 at 5:08 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Nicole Kidman has claimed that she did not criticise ex-hubby Tom Cruise in a recent interview, and that her quotes about their relationship were "months old" and "taken out of context".

Seven accused of killing Kashmir varsity vice chancellor acquitted

April 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM

Jammu, April 20 (IANS) A Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (TADA) court here Monday acquitted seven men accused of kidnapping and killing the then Kashmir University Vice Chancellor Mushir-ul-Haq, his private secretary and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) general manager H.L. Khera in 1990.

Bobby Deol shot fight scenes in heavy rain (Film Snippets)

March 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Bobby Deol didn't bother about the pouring rain and freezing temperature while shooting fight scenes in muddy fields for Sangeeth Sivan's 'Ek - The Power of One' in Punjab in December, leaving producer Jaswant Khera highly impressed.

Kidman and hubby donate $500k to help bush fire victims

February 13, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban have made a contribution of 500,000 dollars to charity the Red Cross in a bid to help their fellow Australians left homeless by raging bush fires.

Himachal to market apple waste manure

January 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Shimla, Jan 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will market organic manure produced from apple solid waste, a senior official said Friday.

I'm emotionally stronger post 'Bigg Boss': Sambhavna Seth

December 29, 2008 at 4:47 PM

Bhojpuri item girl Sambhavna Seth says she has become an emotionally stronger person after her controversial stint on reality show "Bigg Boss".

Ancient groundwater springs may have shaped Martian surface

December 12, 2008 at 11:17 AM

Paris, Dec 12 (ANI): Data and images from Mars Express suggest that groundwater springs played a much important role in shaping the surface of the Red Planet than previously believed, and may have even sheltered primitive life forms as the planet started drying up. Light Toned Deposits (LTDs) - martian sediments that most closely resemble sediments on Earth - are some of the most mysterious sediments on Mars. Causes for their origin remain unknown.

Murray plans to put on weight at Xmas to bring more power into his game

November 26, 2008 at 3:38 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI); British tennis star and world number four Andy Murray says that he plans to get fatter at Christmas, and has no intention of losing it.

Nicole Kidman plans to quit acting for motherhood

November 18, 2008 at 9:50 PM

London, Nov 18 (IANS) Australian actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that she's considering a hiatus from acting to have more children.

Jackman won't give new mum Kidman 'annoying advice'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 23 (ANI): 'X-Men' star Hugh Jackman has just one piece of advice for new parents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: 'Don't rock the baby'.

Nicole Kidman loves 'gentle' relationship with Keith Urban

June 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Washington, Jun 26 (ANI): Actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that she loves being married to country musician Keith Urban, because their relationship is more gentle than her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.