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

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

China builds world's fastest supercomputer

June 18, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Beijing, June 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese scientists have once again built the world's fastest supercomputer, capable of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second, surpassing the U.S. Titan supercomputer.

86.63 percent students clear UP board Class 10 exam

June 8, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (IANS) A total of 86.63 percent students have cleared this year's Class 10 exam held by the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education, a board official said here Saturday.

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet accepts Nimesh Commission report

June 4, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Lucknow, June 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday accepted the Nimesh Commission report which probed the arrest of two Muslim youths in 2007 on terror charges.

Eight ancient sites discovered in Mexico

May 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, May 29 (IANS/EFE) Archaeologists discovered eight temporary camps in the Sierra del Mayor mountains, in the Mexican state of Baja California, that date from 400 to 7,000 years ago, the National Anthropology and History Institute, or INAH, said.

Obama vows to support recovery during visits tornado-ravaged U.S. state of Oklahoma

May 27, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Beijing, May 27 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday called on Americans to help rebuild the tornado-ravaged Oklahoma City area during a visit to places worst hit by the deadly twister on Monday afternoon.

Obama visits tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

May 27, 2013 at 7:10 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Sunday called on Americans to help rebuild the tornado-ravaged Oklahoma City area during a visit to places hit by a deadly twister last week.

World's largest Star Wars Lego model unveiled in NYC

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): A massive Lego model of the Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter was unveiled in Times Square, New York City on Thursday.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 bn

May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS/EFE) The tornado that killed 24 people and injured more than 200 others in Moore, Oklahoma, could have done more than $2 billion worth of damage, officials said Wednesday.

Two Ghaziabad cops arrested for extortion

May 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Ghaziabad, May 21 (IANS) Two police constables were arrested in Ghaziabad for harassing a newly-married couple and extorting Rs.8,000 from them, police said Tuesday.

Sarah Michelle Gellar shares best parenting advice

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19(ANI): Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her best parenting advice ever as she showed up at the CBS Upfront event for her new comedy series, The Crazy Ones, in New York City.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

UP govt. orders probe into death of 2007 serial blasts accused

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered a probe into the death of Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the 2007 serial blasts in Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur.

Terror accused dies on way to prison in UP, probe ordered

May 18, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Khalid Mujahid, an accused in the serial blasts at Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad in 2007, died of 'heat stroke' Saturday when he was being taken back to the Lucknow prison after a hearing at a Faizabad court, police said. A probe has been ordered.

Bus mows down four in UP

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Four people were killed and four others injured in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki town Thursday when a speeding state roadways bus rammed into an auto-rickshaw packed with devotees on their way to the Deva Shareef shrine.

Stay fashionable while travelling

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A pair of casual jeans, stylish cotton tees, sunglasses and hats are a must when you are travelling, says designer Rina Dhaka and adds that women should carry outfits and accessories according to the nature of destination.

Nine-year-old raped, killed near Lucknow

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) The body of a nine-year-old girl who had been raped was found Tuesday in a field on the outskirts of this Uttar Pradesh capital, police said.

Three killed in tractor-trolley accident near Lucknow

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Three people, including a minor, were killed and 17 others injured Monday near the Uttar Pradesh capital when a tractor-trolley carrying people of a wedding party overturned, police said.

Five students drown in China

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) Five students of a middle school in south China's Guangdong province drowned when one of them accidentally fell into a river and the others tried to rescue him, officials said Sunday.

'Daring' Posh goes bra-less in New York

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted in New York City wearing a bright blue skirt and revealing blouse, on Friday.

Court rejects UP's move to set free terrorism accused

May 10, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) In a blow to the Akhilesh Yadav government, a Barabanki district court Friday dismissed its request to withdraw cases against alleged terrorists Tariq Qasmi and Khalid Mujahid, involved in the 2007 serial blasts in Gorakhpur.

Barabanki court rejects UP Govt's plea to withdraw case against alleged HuJI operatives

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): A Special Sessions Court on Friday rejected the Uttar Pradesh Government's plea to withdraw cases against two alleged HuJI operatives in connection with seizure of explosives after the 2007 Gorakhpur blasts.

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.

'Sex and the City 3' movie would be wonderful, says Sarah Jessica Parker

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 05 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to the third series of 'Sex and the City' movie.

London Marathon runners hope for an excellent show

April 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Nairobi, April 19 (IANS) Kenyan marathon runners Friday left for London buoyant about staging an excellent show during Sunday's race.

Anjolie Ela Menon to unveil mural on old Delhi at IGI

April 15, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Leading contemporary artist Anjolie Ela Menon will open a new chapter in public art April 19 when she unveils her new mural - Walled City - at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for visitors to the capital to glimpse a slice of the city's Mughal history.

Elderly couple brutally murdered in Lucknow

April 15, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) An elderly couple was found brutally murdered in the state capital late Sunday. The bodies of Rakesh Narayan Mehra, 61, and his wife Lata, 59, were found in pools of blood when police broke into the house, an official said.

Spanish movie nominated for Mexican film award

April 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Madrid, April 13 (IANS/EFE) The big winner in Spain's Goya film awards, "Blancanieves", has been nominated for Mexico's Ariel prize in the category of best Ibero-American picture.

Dems, GOP strike bipartisan 'deal' to expand background checks on gun buyers

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 11 (ANI): Boosting White House hopes for a firearms control law, two US senators have brokered a bipartisan deal to expand background checks on gun buyers.

DIC, DOZ record 15 percent growth

April 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Dubai, April 9 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Internet City (DIC), the MENA region's largest IT cluster, and Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), the world's first freezone dedicated to the outsourcing industry, have announced a growth of 15 percent.

UP wins 'most improved state' award under health insurance scheme

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) In a first, Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the "most improved state" under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The award would be handed over to Alok Kumar, the scheme's CEO in the state, at a function in Thiruvananthapuram April 8.

Tina Turner set to marry record producer Edwin Bach

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): More than 35 years after divorcing her former hubby Ike Turner and 27 years of dating her partner, Tina Turner is set to wed again.

Samsung Galaxy S4: Features and Specifications

March 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Samsung Electronics unveiled its new smartphone Galaxy S4 at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Thursday. Following are the features and specifications of Samsung Galaxy S4.

Obama fantasizes about hanging out in Israel wearing fake mustache

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): President Barack Obama just wants to be a regular tourist and hang out in Israel.

New Pope elected by cardinals

March 14, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Vatican City, March 14 (IANS) White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday night announced to the world that cardinals gathered inside elected a new Pope to head the Catholic Church.

Two killed in temple stampede in Uttar Pradesh

March 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Barabanki, Mar 10 (ANI): At least two devotees were killed and 10 injured when a stampede broke out in a Shiva temple in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district today.

Sarah Jessica Parker fan of Hillary Clinton

March 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) "The Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker says she is a fan of former US secretary of state because she is cultured and very curious.

Pablo Berger says he's hoping for more silent films

March 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Mexico City, March 6 (IANS/EFE) Following the success of silent films in black and white like "The Artist" and "Blancanieves" (Snow White), Spanish filmmaker Pablo Berger said in Mexico that he's convinced there will be more hit movies of this kind in different countries.

Brian Blessed compares Pamela Anderson to Dalai Lama

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Brian Blessed opened up about his friendship with Pamela Anderson, his love life at 76 and how the Dalai Lama prefers cold showers to sex in a recent interview.

Ex- Republican Jackson Jr. charged with misusing $750,000 campaign funds

February 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Sydney, Feb 16 (ANI): Former Republican politician Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged with misusing 750, 000 dollars of campaign funds, using them for personal use, and may face a prison sentence, according to a criminal information filed in a Washington, D.C court on Friday.

Helen Flanagan flaunts Marilyn Monroe tattoo

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, February 11 (ANI): Helen Flanagan flaunted her figure in Dubai as she puckered up for a pose worthy of her screen idol - Marilyn Monroe

Why Piggy Chops can't sing for films

February 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra, who impressed everyone with her hit international single, 'In My City', reportedly can't sing for her Bollywood films as her contract with the music label that has produced her single doesn't allow her to do so.

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.

Helen Flanagan wants to finish studies to prove she's not a 'bimbo'

February 1, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): After going on about not wanting to be seen as a bimbo for a while, Helen Flanagan has revealed that she wants to get some qualifications to prove it to everyone.

Top restaurant crazy cities in US revealed

January 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

New York, Jan 27 (ANI): Juneau in Alaska has topped the list of US cities where people like to eat out.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen giving finishing touches to $20m LA house

January 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): After moving into the new abode last year, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have continued to add the finishing touches to their 20-million-dollar Brentwood pad.

Man City teen star charged over deaths of Indian-origin brother, sister in fatal crash

January 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM

London, Jan 25(ANI): Manchester City teen star Courtney Meppen-Walter has been charged with causing death of a brother and sister of Indian origin by slapdash or inconsiderate driving after a crash last year.

Blast rocks Kabul, several killed

January 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Kabul, Jan 16 (IANS) A powerful blast rocked Afghan capital Kabul Wednesday leaving over a dozen people dead and injured, Xinhua reported, citing witnesses.

Boxer Orlando Cruz becomes first active athlete to declares he's gay

January 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

New York, Jan. 13 (ANI): Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz has quite suddenly become a hero to many after becoming the first active athlete in a traditional male sport to announce to the world that he is homosexual.

Four killed in Karachi

January 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Three bodies bearing gunshot wounds were found and a woman was shot down in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported Saturday.

UP launches smart card driving licence scheme

January 9, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday launched an ambitious smart card driving licence scheme across 10 transport offices in the state.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurates children science congress

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 4 (ANI): Former President Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam inaugurated a Children Science Congress at the S.N.Bose National Center for Basic Sciences here today.

US: 'Renegade' returns to face fiscal cliff and gun lobby (2012 in Retrospect)

December 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Despite a still sputtering economy, President Barack Obama created history again in America's most expensive and contentious White House race only to face another looming financial crisis and a massacre of the innocents that left the nation traumatised.

Consortium secures $3.2 bn for Mexico project

December 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

Mexico City, Dec 21 (IANS/EFE) Brazilian-Mexican consortium Braskem-Idesa said it has reached a $3.2 billion financing deal for its Ethylene XXI petrochemical project in Mexico.

First Andersen fairytale discovered in Denmark

December 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Copenhagen, Dec 14 (IANS) The very first Hans Christain Andersen fairytale has been discovered by a historian in the late author's native island of Funen in central Denmark, a media report said.

Ferguson eyeing Arsenal winger Walcott for Man U

December 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

London, Dec 12(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is pondering over a bid for another Arsenal star, Theo Walcott, after signing Gunners captain Robin Van Persie at the start of the season.

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'.

Sex club with dungeons sparks fury in quiet UK neighbourhood

November 26, 2012 at 5:03 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): A new sex club in Southampton, which sparked outrage after opening in a quiet residential neighbourhood without planning permission, has been ordered to close by council chiefs.

Chelsea confident over signing Suarez if Guardiola becomes boss

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): English football club Chelsea, who are eyeing Luis Suarez, believe that they can land the Anfield star by installing Pep Guardiola as boss, according to a report.

Mulayam softens stance on Women's Reservation Bill

November 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, known for his stiff opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill, Friday seemed to have softened his stand.

Obama implicates Romney as 'bestseller of untruthful facts' in last Ohio rally

November 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Washington, Nov. 5 (ANI): US President Barck Obama has implicated Republican rival Mitt Romney as "a very talented salesman," as he addressed a packed crowd of 4,000 energized supporters in the Mentor High School in Ohio.

UP withdraws cases against Sanjay Dutt

November 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Lucknow, Nov 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Friday decided to withdraw cases slapped by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) regime against Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who had allegedly made comments against former chief minister Mayawati.

Beckhams moving to New York City?

November 1, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Wellington, November 1 (ANI): David Beckham has reportedly been considering moving his family to New York City.

Conspiracy behind Faizabad clashes, says Akhilesh Yadav

October 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday blamed "some conspirators" for the clashes in Faizabad last week. He said the clashes were "well planned" and that he would expose the names of the perpetrators.

Guatemala's Mayan people demand end to 21st December doomsday myth

October 27, 2012 at 4:23 PM

New York, October 27 (ANI): Mayan people from Guatemala have accused the government and tour groups on Wednesday of perpetuating the myth that their calendar foresees the imminent end of the world for monetary gain.

$121,000 put for head of car thieves' leader

October 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM

Manila, Oct 26 (IANS) An official in a Philippine city has announced a $121,000 reward for the decapitated head of an alleged leader of a car thieves' gang.

UP government slammed over communal clashes

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday came under fire from the opposition parties, a day after communal clashes in Faizabad and Barabanki areas left nine people injured.

Clashes in UP over idol immersions, nine injured

October 25, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Nine people, including two policemen, were injured in violence that broke out during the immersion of Durga idols in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad and Barabanki areas, police said Thursday, a day after the clashes.

Pope Benedict names first ever Native American saint

October 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Vatican City, Oct 22 (ANI): Pope Benedict XVI has created seven new saints, including the first Native American one, Mohawk Kateri Tekakwitha

Adebayor maybe on brink of quitting Tottenham Spur

October 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM

London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Tottenham Spur's Emmanuel Adebayor increasingly believes he has no future under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Cocaine worth $66 mn seized in Puerto Rico

October 12, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Mexico City, Oct 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A large batch of cocaine weighing 660 kg worth an estimated value of $66 million in the retail market has been seized in Puerto Rico. It was meant for being shipped to the US.

New oil field boosts Mexico's production curve

October 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, Oct 9 (IANS/EFE) The new oil field found in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico boosts Mexico's production curve to 50 years, Energy Secretary Jordy Herrera said.

Stoke boss Pulis urges FA to ban 'diver' Suarez for simulation during Anfield draw

October 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has demanded that the Football Association (FA) take action against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for intentionally diving in a bid to win a penalty kick during their goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Mexico announces oil find

October 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Mexico City, Oct 6 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Felipe Calderon Friday said another significant crude discovery has been made at a well in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, hailing the find as confirmation of a "huge oil system" in that region.

Man City owner Sheikh Mansour planning to build Barcelona-type youth academy

September 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, Sep 14(ANI): Manchester City's billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour is planning to emulate Barcelona's endless supply of home-grown players such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta through their famed youth academy, by preparing one such academy of their own.

Mexico makes large offshore oil find

August 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Mexico City, Aug 30 (IANS/EFE) Mexican state-owned oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, has made a large deep-water light crude discovery in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, President Felipe Calderon said Wednesday.

Facing flak over price-rise remark, Beni now bats for retail FDI

August 20, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Yet drawing flak for his remark that he was "happy" with price-rise as it was beneficial for farmers, union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday batted for foreign equity in retail, terming it the only way to enhance farmers' income and safeguard the consumers.

Beni Prasad Verma justifies 'happy with inflation' comment

August 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh)/New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Monday justified his comment on inflation, saying he had said that it helps the farmers when the price of their produce increases.

Mulayam day-dreaming of becoming PM: Beni Prasad

August 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday attacked Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's "prime ministerial ambitions", saying it would never happen.

Minister says price rise helps farmers, draws flak

August 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that he was "happy" with price rise as it was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark, accusing the government of being insensitive to farmers' plight and a part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

Verma's comments elicit sharp reactions from JD-U, BSP

August 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Patna/ New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Janata Dal -United (JD-U) on Monday reacted sharply over Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's comment that inflation is beneficial for farmers.

Samajwadi Party upset over Beni Prasad Verma's comments on Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohan Singh on Monday hit out at Beni Prasad Verma over his criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying that his party would have to reconsider its decision of supporting the ruling UPA Government if the Union Steel Minister is not removed from the Cabinet.

Minister says price rise beneficial for farmers, criticised

August 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Steel Beni Prasad Verma Monday stoked a controversy with his comment that price rise was beneficial for farmers. The opposition pounced on his remark accusing the government of being part of the "mehengai mafia" (price rise mafia).

Brain's mysterious switchboard operator revealed

August 18, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Washington, August 18 (ANI): A mysterious region deep in the human brain could be where we sort through the onslaught of stimuli from the outside world and focus on the information most important to our behaviour and survival, a new study has found.

Let Sikhs wear turban, beard: New York official

August 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

New York, Aug 13 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.

Palin accuses media of 'prostituting' itself to gain access to Obama campaign

August 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): Sarah Palin has reportedly accused the media of "prostituting" itself, after American reporters failed to point out an alleged collaboration between US President Barack Obama's reelection campaign and a super Political Action Committee (PAC) backing his White House bid.

US texting championship 2012 winner announced

August 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Washington, August 9 (ANI): America's fastest texter was named at the LG US National Texting Competition on Wednesday.

Over 40 killed in Iraq violence

July 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Baghdad, July 23 (IANS) A series of bomb and gun attacks struck Iraq early Monday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens more, the interior ministry said.

BBC branded 'testosterone-fuelled' for failing to feature many women on flagship news bulletin

July 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): The BBC has been accused of being 'testosterone-fuelled' after nine times as many male experts rather than women were shown on its flagship nightly news bulletin, a research reveals.

AVB plans learn from mistakes during 'short spell' with Blues to turn Spurs into 'genuine title con

July 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): New Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has said he plans to learn from the mistakes he made during his short spell at Chelsea to make the White Hart Lane club genuine title contenders.

Batman needs parachute to land safely in real life

July 10, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Melbourne, July 10 (ANI): Batman would probably die if he tried to land safely in real life, say scientists.

Rats! Even the BBC has the menace

July 1, 2012 at 9:16 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) If you have been making a song and dance about a mere mouse in your office canteen or around your seat, take it easy as even a high-end place like BBC office is not spared the mice menace.

Modric's former Croatian teammate reveals Spurs' star on verge of joining Real Madrid

June 18, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, June 18(ANI): Luka Modric's former Croatian teammate and good friend Mate Bilic has revealed that the Tottenham Hotspurs' star midfielder is on the brink of joining Spanish champions Real Madrid.

Nail fractures hand

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer David Nail fractured his hand during a charity softball game in Tennessee, and is now taking rest.

Lost city discovered in Central America?

June 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) A region in Honduras mapped by experts using advanced laser instruments could be the legendary lost city of Ciudad Blanca, known as the "White City" of gold, it was reported here Sunday.

Deceased obese woman's body sets crematorium on fire in Austria

June 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Austrian crematorium officials have blamed a deceased woman's obesity for causing a fire that had to be tackled by fire fighters.

Girls top UP Class 12 exams

June 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Allahabad, June 5 (IANS) Two girls from the same college jointly topped the Class 12 exams of the Uttar Pradesh Intermediate Board, results of which were announced Tuesday. Girls outperformed the boys by a margin of over 10 percent.

Man kills two minor daughters in Uttar Pradesh

June 2, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) A man in Uttar Pradesh killed his two minor daughters as he was upset over his wife not giving birth to a son, police said Saturday.

'Madhubala' shot in Ramoji Film City

May 26, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Most Hindi TV shows are shot in Mumbai's Film City, but the makers of "Madhubala...Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" went a step ahead and shot its 10 initial episodes at Hyderabad's world-famous Ramoji Film City.

Pak Punjab's CID issues 'Red Book' containing terror suspect profiles

May 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Islamabad, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan Punjab's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has issued a new edition of the 'Red Book' that contains the profiles of the 70 most wanted suspects, who were involved in terrorist attacks and sectarian killings.