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

Sanjay Dutt reaches TADA court in Mumbai (Lead:Dutt)

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt has finally reached the TADA court where he is slated to surrender.

Sanjay Dutt leaves residence to surrender before TADA court in Mumbai

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt left his residence here on Thursday afternoon to surrender before a TADA court.

Youth Congress activists protest outside BJP office

May 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Asserting that the BJP had no right to attack Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, angry Youth Congress workers Wednesday protested outside the opposition party's headquarters. They broke barricades and tried to enter but police used water cannons to restrain them.

Delhi residents protest police inaction on missing girl

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Protesting police "inaction" in the case of a missing girl, over a hundred residents blocked roads in east Delhi and also damaged six buses, police said Saturday.

'Sochi 2014 roads 77 percent complete'

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Road-building for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is three-quarters complete with less than a year to go for the opening ceremony, the head of the state firm responsible for the work said Friday.

Minister goes online to make highways safe

March 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) To reduce the death toll in highway accidents, Minister of Road Transport and Highways C.P. Joshi Friday announced a slew of measures including stringent norms for issuing drivers' licences, installation of cameras and cashless treatment to accident victims.

Ad in NY trains promoting vaginal-tightening exercises 'inappropriate,' says passengers

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Long Island Rail Road riders are fuming over a "vulgar" ad that's featured inside 200 trains and promotes popular vaginal-tightening exercises, complaining that it's inappropriate for public sites.

Ad in NY trains promoting vaginal-tightening exercises 'inappropriate,' says passengers

March 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New York, March 21 (ANI): Long Island Rail Road riders are fuming over a "vulgar" ad that's featured inside 200 trains and promotes popular vaginal-tightening exercises, complaining that it's inappropriate for public sites.

Himachal seeks funds for transport system

March 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday sought special funds from the central government to strengthen the transport system in remote areas of the state.

Two killed, over 30 injured as suicide bombers target judicial complex in Peshawar

March 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Peshawar, Mar. 18 (ANI): Two suicide bombers launched an attack within the premises of a judicial complex in Peshawar, killing at least two persons, on Monday.

Flyover collapses in Kolkata, three injured

March 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Kolkata, Mar 3 (ANI): A flyover in Kolkata collapsed on Sunday morning crushing a truck underneath and injuring three people.

Charlize Theron wants to have 10 more kids

March 2, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): Charlize Theron, who adopted 12-months-old son, Jackson, in March 2012, has revealed that she would be happy to have more kids if she could guarantee they would be like him.

Kolkata police uses Beatles' Abbey Road cover in road safety campaign

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Feb. 20 (ANI): Police in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta are using the image on the cover of the "iconic" Beatles album Abbey Road in a campaign to enforce road safety.

Kejriwal, Bhushan give undertaking to court in rioting case

February 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan and 24 other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members facing rioting charges Tuesday gave an undertaking to a Delhi court that they would appear before it to attend the proceedings.

Vladimir Putin takes help of Boyz II Men to up Russian birthrate

February 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New York, Feb. 2 (ANI): President Vladimir Putin has brought R 'n' B band Boyz II Men to Russia to counteract the flagging birth rate in the country.

CAIT welcomes the latest developments on implementation of GST

January 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Though the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has welcomed the progress made on implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India, as per the recently concluded meeting of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers.

Jammu's Mughal Road construction delayed

January 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) The completion of the prestigious Mughal Road, which connects the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley has been delayed. The Rs.640 crore project is now five years behind schedule.

Man seeking unpaid wages blows himself up

January 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Dejected over his failure to obtain overdue wages, a man killed himself by triggering explosives attached to his body in China's Guangzhou province.

Five women rescued from Delhi brothel

January 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Five women from West Bengal and Karnataka were rescued from a red light area here and two people arrested, police said Saturday.

Barbados wants to host world tournament

January 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), Jan 15 (IANS/CMC) The Barbados government has announced plans to host a World Road Tennis Tournament here.

Dawning of Asian Century will depend on nature of interaction between India, China: Khurshid

December 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said the dawning of an Asian Century will depend a lot on the nature of interaction between the two largest growing economies in Asia, India and China.

Protest against CNG shutdown blocks Karachi roads

November 27, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Hundreds of private vehicles Tuesday blocked an arterial road in Pakistan's port city Karachi protesting an unofficial strike by around 300 owners of compressed natural gas (CNG) refilling stations.

Kasab: Hanged after being expensively secured

November 21, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Z?plus category security, a special bullet? and bomb?proof cell, access to the court proceeding through video conferencing ?? all this was made available to the sole surviving Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, convicted for the attacks in Mumbai Nov 26?29, 2008.

Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins amid hiccups

November 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 20 (IANS) Five days after the Sabarimala pilgrimage season opened, some unsavoury reports about prasadam and fleecing of pilgrims have come in, but administrators say it is just media sensationalism.

Ferguson tells Man U to stop gifting early goals to opposition

November 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

London, Nov 17(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told his defenders to improve their performance and stop gifting early goals to opposition ahead of their Premier League clash with Norwich City on Saturday at the Carrow Road.

Bioenergy Road Map Vision 2020 for India's biofuels development

November 5, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The government Monday unveiled a road map for the biotechnology sector - "The Bioenergy Road Map Vision 2020" - for innovative technologies and policies for biofuels development in India.

Flaws on highways to be fixed to cut accidents

November 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The ministry of road transport and highways has initiated a move to fix flaws in the 25 most accident-prone "black spots" on highways across India.

Infrastructure development to be focus: PM to ministers

November 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In his first meeting Thursday with the 77-member council of ministers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said infrastructure development and overcoming hurdles to investment remain focus areas.

PM holds first meting of council of ministers

November 1, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday held the first meeting of his 77-member council of ministers at his official residence here, days after inducting 17 new faces and elevating five to the cabinet rank in a jumbo reshuffle.

BLOs' meeting brings India, Myanmar closer

October 31, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Itanagar, Oct 31 (ANI): India and Myanamar have added a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the first border liaison officers (BLOs) meeting held at Jairampur in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district. They have decided to hold such meetings from time to time relating to local security, crime and other border issues.

Ferdinand ready to shake hands with Terry during Chelsea clash in bid to end race row

October 25, 2012 at 2:39 PM

London, Oct 25(ANI): Manchester United defender Anton Ferdinand is ready to offer Chelsea duo of John Terry and Ashley Cole his hand during their Premier League clash on Sunday in an effort to smash the race war threatening to swallow up English football.

Gadkari battles allegations, Jethmalani wants him out (Roundup)

October 23, 2012 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Fresh allegations of alleged wrongdoing hurled at Nitin Gadkari Tuesday led party colleague Ram Jethmalani to demand that he step down as the BJP president.

3 killed in Quetta blast

October 19, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) At least three security personnel were killed and 11 others injured as a roadside bomb targeted a paramilitary force convoy in Pakistan's Quetta city Friday afternoon, reported Xinhua citing local media.

British woman denies charges of having 'naked sex' in Dubai taxi

October 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Manama, Oct. 19 (ANI): A drunk couple, who were accused of being naked and indulging in an alleged sexual activity in a taxi's backseat in Dubai, has denied the claims.

Kejriwal, supporters detained near PM house

October 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Kejriwal, supporters detained

October 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) member Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters were detained Friday while protesting against cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and his wife.

Watch out for 'Love', 'On The Road' at Mumbai fest

October 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) French, Italian, British and Indian - expect a heady mix of cinema from across the world at the forthcoming 14th Mumbai Film Festival, to be held here Oct 18-25. International award-winning films like "Love" and "On The Road" will be screened during the gala.

1 killed, 11 others injured in blast in SW Pakistan

October 8, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 8 (Xinhua-ANI): At least one was killed and 11 others including three cops were injured when a roadside planted bomb hit Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta on Monday, sources in Quetta told Xinhua.

Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha shot herself

October 8, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Varsha Bhosle daughter of Asha Bhosle has shot herself in the head at their Peddar Road residence here Monday, police said.

Asha Bhosle's daughter commits suicide

October 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Varsha Bhosle, daughter of playback singer Asha Bhosle, committed suicide at their Peddar Road residence here Monday. Varsha, who was 56, shot herself, police said.

Asha Bhosle's daughter commits suicide

October 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (ANI): Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha committed suicide here on Monday.

Afghan govt 'could fall apart' after NATO withdrawal, warns report

October 8, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Sydney, Oct 8 (ANI): The Afghan government could collapse following the departure of NATO forces in 2014, specially if the presidential elections that year are fraudulent, a report has warned.

Guilty Man U, Liverpool fans unlikely to face action over 'victim chants' at Anfield

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

London, Sep 26 (ANI): UK police officials have confirmed that they will take no action against the supporters who were guilty of 'unsavoury chanting' after Liverpool's clash with Manchester United last weekend.

Bleakley indulges her passion for fashion before date night with Lampard

September 17, 2012 at 3:50 PM

London, September 17 (ANI): Christine Bleakley enjoyed the perfect Saturday as she watched the Jasper Conran show before having a romantic dinner with fiance Frank Lampard, it has been revealed.

One killed, 10 injured in clash outside US consulate in Karachi

September 17, 2012 at 12:06 AM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) At least one person was killed and 10 others injured in clashes between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday evening, said organisers of the protest against the controversial film allegedly insulting Islam.

45 killed in factory fires in Pakistan

September 12, 2012 at 3:38 AM

Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) At least 45 people were killed and many others injured in two separate fire incidents in Pakistani cities of Karachi and Lahore Tuesday, media reports said.

Singapore's supercar owners can now park expensive rides in living rooms!

August 31, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Singapore, Aug. 31 (ANI): Supercar owners living in an exclusive new high-rise apartment block in Singapore, can keep a close eye on their expensive motors, thanks to a special elevator that allows them to park their cars in living rooms.

Minors rescued from Delhi brothel

August 18, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four girls and women from Karnataka were Saturday rescued from a red light area here and a brothel owner was arrested, police said.

Road accidents killed 14,000 Russians in 2012

August 14, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Moscow, Aug 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Around 14,000 people have died in traffic accidents in Russia since the beginning of the year, police statistics show.

Pune blasts: Rs.30 crore granted for installing CCTVs

August 5, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Pune, Aug 5 (IANS) Maharashtra government Sunday sanctioned Rs.30 crore to Pune for purchasing crime preventive equipments, including closed circuit televisions (CCTVs), days after serial blasts rocked the heart of the city.

Pawar wonders why Maharashtra has become hub for militant attacks

August 5, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Mumbai, Aug.5 (ANI): Reacting to the recent serial bomb blasts in Pune, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has wondered why Maharashtra is being primarily targeted by militant.

Shinde arrives in Pune, takes stock of security situation

August 4, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Pune, Aug 4 (ANI): Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde arrived here on Saturday, three days after four low intensity IED blasts ripped through the city.

11-year-old 'fastest' cheetah breaks own land speed record

August 3, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Washington, August 3 (ANI): The fastest cheetah on Earth has broken her previous world record for the 100-meter dash, setting a new best time of 5.95 seconds.

Pune blast is planned and coordinated, says Home Secretary

August 2, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Union Home Secretary R K Singh Thursday said there was definitely a planning behind the four low-intensity blasts that took place within a kilometer range in Pune leaving an injured on the eve of Rakshabandhan..................

Serial blasts in Pune, two injured

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Pune, Aug 1 (ANI): As many as five low intensity serial blasts ripped through the city, while a live bomb was successfully defused by the police here on Wednesday evening.

Team Anna supporters protest outside PM House

July 28, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Dozens of Team Anna supporters protested outside Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official residence - 7 Race Course Road - Saturday evening, police said, adding all have been detained.

Steps will be taken against manual scavenging, PM assures Aamir

July 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his official 7, Race Course Road residence here on Monday, said he has been assured by the latter that the government would take steps against manual scavengers.

Australian killer auditions for film role

July 3, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Melbourne, July 3 (IANS) An Australian walked into a film set and auditioned for a role in a thriller, just days after he allegedly beheaded his neighbour, a media report said Tuesday.

Imogen Thomas urges fans not to fall for retouched images

June 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

London, June 27 (ANI): Imogen Thomas chose one of the most eye-catching outfits in her wardrobe for a visit to Abbey Road studios.

UP policeman hit by bus, critical

June 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Lucknow, June 25 (IANS) A police officer in Uttar Pradesh was in critical condition Monday after being hit and dragged by a speeding bus here, police said.

US keen on New Silk Road for trade, commerce

June 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) The US expects better trade and economic ties between India and the Central and Southeast Asia by developing a New Silk Road, an American official said here.

Wait for formal announcement on presidential candidate: Mukherjee

June 15, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Amid strong media speculation about the presidential candidates, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, considered a front runner for the top post, Friday said that "a formal announcement will be made".

Pranab, senior Congress leaders meet PM

June 15, 2012 at 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Senior Congress leaders, including Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday to discuss the presidential elections, officials said.

How Djokovic, Nadal reached French Open final

June 9, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Paris, June 9 (IANS) While Rafael Nadal had a smooth passage to the French Open men's singles final here Sunday, World No.1 Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to make it to the title clash.

HIV patient loses job in Pune, seeks financial assistance

June 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Pune, June 7 (ANI): A HIV patient, Suresh Sopan Kamble, a driver by profession, was declared unfit by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to drive heavy vehicles and has been dismissed from his job.

Road safety brand ambassador: Not Big B, pleads Congress

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The Mumbai unit of the Congress has voiced its disapproval of a Maharashtra government proposal to make megastar Amitabh Bachchan the brand ambassador of its 'Awareness on Road Safety' programme, a party leader said here Monday.

Six rescued from Delhi's red light area

May 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Two girls and four young women who were forced into prostitution have been rescued from the capital's red light area, Delhi Police said Tuesday.

Sarah Palin's ex fiance Levi Johnston 'broke and living with mum'

May 25, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New York, May 25 (ANI): Bristol Palin's former fiance Levi Johnston is said to be broke after he squandered it on "guns, boats and four-wheelers."

Brit woman registers new 161-word name for charity

May 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): A UK woman has a new 161-word name after changing it by Deed Poll.

Tibet to spend $240 mn on roads to monasteries

April 8, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Lhasa, April 8 (IANS) In a bid to ensure an easier access to its monasteries, Tibet will earmark 1.5 billion yuan (about $240 million) on road construction, the authorities said Sunday. The work is expected to be completed by 2020.

Scalded woman fighting for life

April 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Beijing, April 5 (IANS) A young Chinese woman is fighting for her life after falling into scalding water when a section of pavement collapsed on a Beijing street.

Robert Pattinson jets to Paris to be with girlfriend Kristen Stewart

March 5, 2012 at 9:43 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Robert Pattinson took a flight from Los Angeles to Paris for a romantic meeting with girlfriend Kristen Stewart.

Robert Pattinson jets to Paris to be with girlfriend Kristen Stewart

March 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Robert Pattinson took a flight from Los Angeles to Paris for a romantic meeting with girlfriend Kristen Stewart.

Bizarre apple shower leaves Coventry confused

December 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM

London, Dec 15 (ANI): The residents of Coventry were left stunned when it started raining apples from the sky.

New documentary captures true story of 'whore' and her disabled client

November 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Sydney, Nov 28 (ANI): A new documentary titled 'Scarlet Road', which has been nominated for the Walkley Award, tells the story of a man who loves sex but is confined to the wheelchair with cerebral palsy, due to which he has been the client of a Sydney sex worker for the past seven years.

Advani slams PM, says he is taking instructions from Sonia Gandhi

November 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani has assailed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh once again for taking instructions from United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and not acting on his own rational notions.

Hindus feel deprived and live in fear in 'under siege' Karachi

September 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Karachi, Sep 24 (ANI):The ongoing violence in Karachi has had its impact on various religious minorities too, including the Hindus, most of whom feel deprived of their rights in a city under siege.

Good roads essential for India's overall growth: PM

September 12, 2011 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep.12 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday, said having good roads is essential for India's overall growth, and called for fine tuning of the public-private partnerships in the construction of national highways both in the short and long term.

John Cleese rues death of 'no longer English' city London

September 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM

London, Sep 3(ANI): British actor and comedian John Cleese has said mass immigration has transformed London into a "no longer English" city.

US Deputy Secretary of State welcomes Indo-Pak dialogue

August 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Washington, August 10(ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides has welcomed the dialogue between India and Pakistan.

Road named after Beatles Pete Best in native Liverpool to 'honour' him

July 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): A road has been named in the "honour" of the Beatles' original drummer Pete Best in his native Liverpool, England.

PM speaks to Maharashtra CM Chavan following Mumbai blasts

July 13, 2011 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, July 13 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan following the three blasts that rocked Mumbai city on Wednesday evening.

Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul passes away

July 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Noted filmmaker Mani Kaul, who was considered one of the pioneers of new Indian cinema, passed away here today after prolonged illness. He was 66.

PM calls for speeding up road projects

June 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said roads are a vital infrastructure, and added that despite improvements this sector still needs efforts to upgrade the quality as well as length of India's national highway network.

Two NATO oil tankers torched near Attock in Pakistan

May 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Attock, May 17(ANI): Two NATO oil tankers were charred near the Khaur police post, 90 km from Attock on the Fatehjang-Talagang Road on Monday.

Shutter-down strike in Sindh against MQM leader's killing

May 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Karachi, May 1(ANI): A complete shutter-down strike is being observed in Karachi, Hyderabad and other cities of Sindh against the killing of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Liaquat Qureshi.

China enacts new laws to reduce capital crimes, address smoking ban, food security

April 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Beijing, Apr 30 (ANI): China's newly revised Criminal Law has reduced the number of crimes punishable by death and addresses issues such as a new smoking ban and food security.

India, Kazakhstan sign seven bilateral agreements (update)

April 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), Apr 16 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan inked seven treaties on Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan, including an accord in civil nuclear field and in the oil sector to consolidate their strategic partnership.

Black money case: Hasan Ali's bail hearing adjourned till tomorrow

April 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Apr 12 (ANI): A Mumbai Sessions court has adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on the bail application of Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali, who is alleged to have stashed away over eight billion dollars in Swiss banks.

Hasan Ali case: Tapuria in ED custody for three more days

March 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been granted three days custody of Kolkata-based businessman Kashinath Tapuria, the associate of Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan.

Gwyneth Paltrow 'thinks English men are too apologetic'

March 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Washington, March 12 (ANI): In his new book, Coldplay roadie Matt McGinn has revealed that Gwyneth Paltrow thinks English men are too apologetic.

Naked African woman causes stir in Kuala Lumpur

February 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): A naked African woman caused a stir at a junction near Taman Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, it has emerged.

Naked African woman causes stir in Kuala Lumpur

February 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9 (ANI): A naked African woman caused a stir at a junction near Taman Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, it has emerged.

Yara river bursts banks, Melbourne under purview of intense floods

January 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Melbourne, Jan 14 (ANI): Melborne's Yara river has burst its banks, placing the Victoria capital in flood threat mode.

John Lennon 'Abbey Road' suit sells for 29K pounds

January 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

London, Jan 4 (ANI): The white two-piece suit that John Lennon wore for the cover of The Beatles' famous album 'Abbey Road' has been sold for more than 29,000 pounds at an auction.

Beatles sell over 2 million songs in first week on iTunes

November 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Melbourne, Nov 24 (ANI): The Beatles sold over two million individual songs and 450,000 albums since their music appeared on Apple's iTunes last week.

Anthropologists looking for Roman legion in China

November 21, 2010 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Experts at the newly established Italian Studies Center at Lanzhou University in Gansu province are looking into the possibility that some European-looking Chinese in Northwest China are the descendants of a lost army from the Roman Empire.

3 women arrested for fight over a ciggie!

November 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Three women from Columbus were arrested over a cigarette fight.

3 women arrested for fight over a ciggie!

November 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): Three women from Columbus were arrested over a cigarette fight.

Bankers in UK 'splurging on strippers like credit crunch never happened'

October 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): While the world is trying to bounce back from the recession, bankers in the UK are recklessly blowing a fortune on lap dancers - even as half a million workers face the axe.