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

Vinyl records trending among youngsters

June 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): A new vinyl-only record company has been launched to champion young music buyer's new found interest in the old-fashioned LP.

Sugar overload can damage heart

June 15, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, June 15 (ANI): A study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found that too much sugar can lead to heart failure.

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.

Christie Brinkley, Playboy, bikini

June 3, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New York, June 3 (ANI): Christie Brinkley has revealed that she is happy to pose in a bikini at 59 but not for every magazine.

Cockroaches outsmart sugar traps

May 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Sugar isn't always sweet to German cockroaches, a new study has found.

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.

Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased kidney stone risk

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that some beverages may be more helpful than others when it comes to preventing recurrent kidney stones.

J-Lo set to buy Hamptons mansion for $10m

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.

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.

Consumer price inflation decelerates to 9.39 percent

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation (CPI) decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.

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.

Beyonce hires Lord Sugar's 18.5million pounds jet for world tour

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Beyonce has rented British business magnate, Lord Sugar's, private jet to fly around the world and to get to gigs in style.

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.

Murugappa group plans Rs.450 crore capex

May 4, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Industrial conglomerate $4.17 billion Murugappa group, while consolidating its acquisitions of last year, will invest around Rs.450 crore to complete on-going expansion plans, a top group official said.

Odisha Jana Morcha leader held on graft charge

May 1, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) The anti-corruption wing of the state police Wednesday arrested Odisha Jana Morcha (OJM) secretary general Jagneswar Babu on corruption charges, an official said.

Try granny's remedies, say goodbye to skin tan

May 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The onset of summer brings beauty woes like body tanning. This season try sugar-lemon juice pack or fresh coconut water pack or even honey-almond oil pack -- all natural remedies coming from grandma's treasure-trove -- to get a glowing skin.

Matt Damon puts Miami beach home on sale

April 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) Actor-producer Matt Damon has put his Miami beach home on sale for $20 million.

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.

Matt Damon and wife Luciana renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 13 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife Luciana renewed their wedding vows after nearly eight years of marriage, in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia on Saturday.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows

April 14, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 14 (IANS) Actor Matt Damon and wife Luciana, who married in 2005, will renew their wedding vows in a lavish ceremony this weekend.

'Sobbing' Gazza names Rooney, Gerrard as 'lifesavers' for rehab clinic cash help

April 12, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): English football legend Paul Gascoigne, who has been fighting a long battle with alcohol addiction, had broken down as he named his friends Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard as the lifesavers who helped pay for his rehabilitation, at an interview.

De Niro, Ramirez to star in 'Hands of Stone'

April 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Hollywood actors Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramirez will reportedly star in "Hands of Stone", a biopic on boxing legend Roberto Duran.

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.

Sugar stocks rally after government decontrols sector

April 5, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Scrips of sugar mills rallied a day after the government decontrolled the Rs.80,000 crore (around $15.5 billion) sugar industry in line with the suggestions of a panel headed by C. Rangarajan, chairman of the prime minister's economic advisory council.

Matt Damon to renew wedding vows with wife next week

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, Apr 3 (ANI): Matt Damon and his wife of 7 years Luciana Barroso are renewing their wedding vows in 10 days at the Sugar Beach resort in St. Lucia.

Dating site offers Georgia town $3.75mn to change its name to Sugardaddie.com.

March 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Online dating site SugarDaddie.com, which helps match older monied men with younger single women, is attempting to persuade a small Georgia town to adopt its name as part of a big publicity effort.

Sugar 'real villain' in obesity epidemic, not fat, says US doctor

March 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

London, Mar 21 (ANI): Sugar is the real villain in the obesity epidemic, and not fat as people used to think, a leading US doctor has said.

Sugary soft drinks may be responsible for 180,000 deaths across globe each year: Study

March 20, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to a research.

Kid's consumption of sugared beverages linked to high calorie intake

March 13, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes among children than those who do not, a news study has revealed.

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.

Celebrity endorsement prompts kids to eat junk food

March 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Washington, March 9 (ANI): Children are encouraged to eat more junk food if it is endorsed by a celebrity, a new study by the University of Liverpool has found.

Sugar buying fraud found in Russia's prisons

March 8, 2013 at 6:43 AM

Moscow, March 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian investigators have uncovered new fraud schemes inside the country's prison system involving buying sugar for prisons at inflated prices.

ASUS MeMO Pad available in India: Features, Price and Specifications

March 3, 2013 at 2:03 PM

ASUS has launched a new MeMO Pad in India, which offers a smooth browsing experience and fantastic quality at an affordable price. It is light in weight, easily fits in your hands and is great for your life on the go.

Three arrested with rare snakes in Noida

March 2, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Lucknow, Mar 2 (IANS) Three people were arrested with two rare species of snakes worth around Rs.2 crore in the international market in Uttar Pradesh's Noida town late Friday, police said.

Diet drinks 'not behind junk food cravings'

February 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb. 21 (ANI): Sugar-free fizzy drinks are no more likely to make you eat junk food than water, researchers have claimed.

'Battling' Gazza could still win battle against booze, says pal

February 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Paul Gascoigne's old pal Chris Evans has expressed hope his friend would emerge victorious in his battle against booze after the England football legend was taken to hospital following a bad reaction while withdrawing from alcohol.

Cities can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 pct through practical policy changes

February 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Cities across the globe can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive, but practical policy changes, a new study has said.

Greenhouse emissions in cities can be reduced

February 13, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Toronto, Feb 13 (IANS) It is technically feasible for cities to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent or more in the long-term, says a new study.

India's consumer price inflation rises to 10.79 percent

February 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) rose to 10.79 percent in January as compared to 10.56 percent in the previous month, on account of a sharp increase in prices of vegetables, sugar and oils and fats government data showed Tuesday.

UK tabloid calls on England football stars to save stricken legend Gazza

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb.11 (ANI): A UK tabloid has appealed to England football stars to contribute funds to save stricken star Paul Gascoigne in the wake of reports that he is facing the possibility of paying a 100,000 pound medical bill.

Muhammad Ali's family rejects 'near death' claims by brother

February 4, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, Feb 4(ANI): Muhammad Ali's family has rejected suggestion that the legendary boxer is near his end, posting a picture of him enjoying the Super Bowl on social networking website Twitter.

Cut intake of Sugar to tackle obesity epidemic globally: WHO

January 18, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Cutting down on sugar should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, says a study commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO)................

'BJP should retrospect Gadkari's leadership': Congress

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Congress Party on Sunday took potshots at Nitin Gadkari over reports of the Income Tax (IT) Department issuing summons to him to appear before it, and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should now retrospect the leadership of its national president.

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.

'The Hobbit' named 2012's best flick in New Zealand

January 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Wellington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Movie fans from New Zealand have chosen 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' as their favourite movie of 2012.

Britons sleep in dirty bed sheets!

January 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Failure to change bed sheets even once a month can cause asthma, eczema and rhinitis, according to a study which revealed that more than half of Britions sleep in dirty sheets.

Host of health problems caused by not changing bedsheets once a month

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

London, Jan. 8 (ANI): Nearly a fifth of people in the UK fail to change their bed sheets at least one a month, which could result in them suffering from a host of health woes ranging from asthma to rhinitis and eczema, according to new figures.

When Keith Richard shot golf ball for ruining his breakfast!

January 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

London, Jan 8 (ANI): Rolling Stone band member Keith Richards reportedly shot a golf ball which had ruined his breakfast, according to the band's saxophone player Bobby Keys.

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.

Pioneering Libyan rap group storms back after Gaddafi's downfall

December 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Dec. 25 (ANI): A revolutionary Libyan rap group, who had to censor their lyrics under the repressive Muammar Gaddafi regime, is taking YouTube by storm since the downfall of the dictator.

Wayne Rooney posts video of family dancing dressed as elves

December 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

London, Dec 22 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has gone green with a Christmas announcement that his new baby is a boy, as he posed as an elf with wife Coleen and son Kai.

Tiny meteorite detonation triggered data gold rush

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) A mini van-sized meteorite, one of the fastest and rarest to have hit the earth, detonated this April over California's Sierra foothills, yielding a goldmine of scientific data.

Britain's first women boxer Nicola Adams hopeful of becoming 'double Olympic champion'

December 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Boxing star Nicola Adams made women's boxing history in the summer and now she wants to rewrite the history books again in Rio four years from now.

Mick Jagger's love letters to girlfriend who inspired 'Brown Sugar' sold for $187k

December 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): Ten passionate love letters which Mick Jagger wrote to his secret lover Marsha Hunt in the summer of 1969 reveal a tender side to the Rolling Stones singer rarely seen in public.

Jagger's love letters to musician mops up a fortune

December 12, 2012 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) In the summer of 1969, Mick Jagger, the sizzling frontman of Rolling Stones, fell in love with a beautiful black American singer Marsha Hunt, who was the inspiration for 1971 track, "Brown Sugar" from the album "Sticky Fingers".

Mike Tyson rips apart Alan Sugar

December 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

London, December 10 (ANI): Mike Tyson thought that British business magnate Lord Alan Sugar was a pimp.

Opposition slams Akhilesh over sugarcane advisory price

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, Dec 8 (IANS) A day after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a new state advisory price (SAP) for sugarcane, the opposition Saturday accused Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of compromising on prices because of the sugar lobby.

Chinese daily takes up cudgels for book club

December 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Beijing, Dec 7 (IANS) A professor in China held a book club meeting despite being barred from doing so, prompting a state-run Chinese daily Friday to run a detailed story on liberal thought being stifled in universities.

Catfight breaks out at funeral of slain boxing champion Hector 'Macho' Camacho

November 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): The funeral of boxing legend Hector 'Macho' Camacho turned chaotic after a fight broke out between a woman claiming to be his girlfriend, a former lover and his sisters.

Ruckus in UP assembly over riots, law and order and farmers' issues(Update)

November 26, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Lucknow, Nov. 26 (ANI): Belligerent but divided on several issues, opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh, led by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), created a ruckus in the state assembly on Monday with the objective of cornering the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over riots, the law and order situation and farmers' issues.

BJP defends Gadkari over fresh charges of shareholding in Purti Group

November 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Allahabad, Nov. 25 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday denied fresh allegations of financial irregularities related to the Purti Group against party president Nitin Gadkari, saying there was no benefit of raising the same issue time and again.

Boxing legend Hector Camacho passes away after being taken off life support

November 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Former Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho has reportedly passed away after being taken off his life support machines at a hospital, doctors have said.

Freddie Flintoff KO'D booze in bid to train for ring debut!

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): Budding boxer Freddie Flintoff has revealed he has given up boozing as he gears up for his boxing debut in the Manchester Arena on November 30.

More women turning into 'Sugar babies' for new cars and breast implants

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Sydney, Nov 14 (ANI): A growing number of girls in Australia are joining escort agencies, hoping to hook up an older man who will take care of them in a "mutually beneficial relationship."

Mick Jagger's love letters going under the hammer

November 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Handwritten love letters from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to his former lover Marsha Hunt are set to be auctioned in London next month.

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.

Sugar industry to gain Rs.3,000 crore on decontrol

November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Leading sugar industry lobbies Thursday called for immediate decontrol of the sector, saying it would result in a gain of over Rs.3,000 crore and benefit mills and cane growers as well as consumers.

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.

'Sexually abused' Sugar Ray Leonard vows to become 'poster boy' against crime

October 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Oct. 30 (ANI): American professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard recalled his own experiences of being sexually abused by coaches he had trusted, as he addressed a Pennsylvania State audience on 'child sex abuse'.

EID Parry to complete rejig of sugar operations soon

October 29, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) EID Parry (India) will be completing the restructuring of its sugar business soon while negotiations for a coal-fired boiler to power its Rs.500 crore sugar refinery at Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada are progressing well, said a top company official.

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.

Statue of Liberty reopens after year-long renovation

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, Oct. 28 (ANI): The Statue of Liberty has reopened for public viewing after a yearlong, 30 million-dollar interior makeover.

Purti Group Scam: Nitin Gadkari reaches New Delhi for talks with BJP leaders

October 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari arrived in national capital New Delhi late on Friday evening, even as the party brass was reportedly huddled in meetings to decide its future course in the wake of allegations of corruption linked to the Purti Group, which he once ran.

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.

Gadkari corruption allegations is BJP's internal matter, but RSS tells him to 'come clean'

October 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Nagpur/New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has reportedly asked Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari to come clean on the allegations of corruption levelled against him by the month-end, but at the same time has said that the issue is an internal matter for the BJP to solve.

High-carb diets may increase Alzheimer's risk

October 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

London, Oct 20 (ANI): Older people, who eat a carbohydrate rich diet are four times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, a new research has claimed.

Too much carbs and sugar may up risk of cognitive impairment

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, October 17 (ANI): People age 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also rises with a diet heavy in sugar, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

Free sugar industry from all controls: Rangarajan panel

October 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) An expert panel set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday recommended lifting all controls on the sugar industry, among the most regulated sectors in India, to balance the interests of farmers and mills.

Boxing great Lewis goes toe-to-toe with ex-Giants star Shockey in 'bubbly battle'

October 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New York, Oct 2(ANI): Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and former New York Giants player Jeremy Shockey were up against each other in a champagne bottle.

Iran to boycott Oscars this year

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Iran has decided not to send any film for the Oscars this year as a mark of protest against the recent anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" which has sparked violence throughout the Middle East, says an entertainment website.

`Macho' Camacho to have show on YouTube channel

September 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Miami, Sep 19 (IANS/EFE) Former Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho will have his own programme on YouTube's NuevOn channel on which his fans will be able to follow the ex-pugilist as he looks for a new love, his representatives said Tuesday.

Laptops: Window to the world in rural schools

September 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Khairat (Maharashtra), Sep 6 (IANS) For Walter Bender, co-founder of the One Laptop Per Child initiative, watching 20 children display great familiarity and skills with their XO laptops at a primary school in rural Maharashtra in western India was a proud moment.

Rolling Stones announces release of two new songs on GRRR!

September 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 5 (ANI): The Rolling Stones will be releasing two new tracks for their greatest hits collection 'GRRR!' on November 13.

Astronauts spot Sugar molecules in space around young star

August 29, 2012 at 10:51 AM

A team of astronomers has found traces of sugar molecules present in the gases around a young Sun-like star with the help of a powerful telescope Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)...

Sugar found in space around young star

August 29, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Washington, August 29 (ANI): A team of astronomers has spotted sugar molecules in the gas surrounding a young Sun-like star, using the powerful telescope Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).

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.

Salman Khurshid plays down Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam

August 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday refused to comment on Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma's criticism of Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying the Samajwadi Party has been a trusted part of the ruling UPA Government.

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).

Maria Sharapova to launch gummy candies in NYC

August 19, 2012 at 2:44 PM

London, August 19 (ANI): Tennis star Maria Sharapova has flown to New York City to launch a new line of premium gummy candies called Sugarpova.