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

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

Drinking coffee could help cut liver disease risk

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Consuming coffee regularly could reduce risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - an autoimmune liver disease - a research has shown.

Newly single Rihanna steps out in 'DIY sex' T-shirt

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Rihanna, who recently split from Chris Brown, was recently spotted out and about wearing a provocative T-shirt.

Lindsay Lohan threatens to leave rehab

May 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan threatens to leave the Betty Ford Clinic in California.

Astronauts working on space station leakage

May 12, 2013 at 3:50 AM

Moscow, May 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NASA has said that the Expedition 35 crew members have begun a six-hour spacewalk in a bid to fix an ammonia leak in a cooling loop.

ABC commentator David Morrow suspended by national broadcaster management over racist jibe

May 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Sydney, May 9 (ANI): Veteran Rugby League caller and the voice of Rugby League for ABC Radio David Morrow has been suspended by the national broadcaster management over his racist comments on Darwin Aborigines, pending a probe into the alleged racist remarks.

Maharashtra BJP leader accused of rape

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In an embarrassment to the BJP in Maharashtra, a former woman office bearer of the party has accused senior leader Madhu Chavan of raping her for the last two decades, police said Wednesday.

Asha Bhosle has not done enough for Goa: BJP lawmaker

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Panaji, May 7 (IANS) A BJP legislator Tuesday launched a scathing attack on legendary singer Asha Bhosle for not giving enough to Goa and indulging in double-speak.

Perrie Edwards'll be first to get engaged: Jesy Nelson

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Singer Jesy Nelson of Little Mix band says among them, her fellow member Perrie Edwards would be the first one to get engaged.

Musharraf admits to secret deal with US on drone strikes in Pakistan

April 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has admitted that his government had secretly signed off on US drone strikes.

'Maoist' couple surrender outside Maharashtra legislature

April 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) An artiste-activist couple from a Pune-based theatre group, accused of having Maoist links, surrendered to police outside the high-security precincts of Maharashtra legislature here Tuesday.

NATO Patriot missiles to cost Turkey $8.5 mn annually

February 25, 2013 at 5:07 AM

Ankara, Feb 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NATO's Patriot missile systems, requested by Turkey to protect it from a potential Syrian attack, are expected to cost Ankara 15 million liras ($8.5 million) annually, the Turkish defence minister said.

Pistorius' bail ruling postponed again

February 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Pretoria, Feb 21 (IANS) The second day of paralympian Oscar Pistorius's bail hearing ended without a court ruling on his application.

Lalit Kala Akademi gets new chairman

February 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) IAS officer Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty has been appointed the new chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi.

Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty appointed chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi

February 12, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty as chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi.

Birla awards presented to top folk artistes

February 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has presented the prestigious Aditya Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran Puraskar (awards) 2012 at a glittering function here, an official said here Sunday.

Lalit Kala Akademi, Vienna school in arts exchange

February 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Lalit Kala Akademi and the University of Fine Art, Vienna, has opened a bilateral exchange in art with a showcase "Artists in Multifunctions" by 22 contemporary Austrian artists at the Akademi's Rabindra Bhawan gallery here.

Akriti to present fusion music at Kala Ghoda fest (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Singer Akriti Kakar, who has made a mark in the Bollywood by singing chart busters like "Marjaani", "Freaky freaky raat" and "Dil vich lagiya ve", will perform at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Art Festival here Sunday. The singer is very excited and will present fusion songs at the event.

Arab Idol's Syrian contestant disappears in Aleppo

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Damascus, Feb. 6 (Xinhua-ANI): A Syrian singer auditioning for the Arab Idol music show has disappeared after heading to the battered city of Aleppo in northern Syria, the MBC TV said in a statement posted on its website Wednesday.

Chavan to give away Aditya Vikram Birla awards

February 5, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will Saturday give away the prestigious Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran Puraskars 2012 for excellence in theatre and performing arts, an official statement said.

Varun Bahl now at Carma

February 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) After retailing at many retail houses, designer Varun Bahl's collection will now be available at Carma, the multi-designer boutique, here.

Audience sway to tunes of musicians at Mumbai art festival

February 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb.4 (ANI): Renowned musicians mesmerised the audience at the Kala Ghoda Art Festival that has begun over the weekend.

Mumbai's Kala Ghoda art fest to start Sat

February 1, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Known for its popular mix of art, music, dance and culture programmes spanning many venues in south Mumbai, the 15th edition of the Kala Ghoda Art Festival is set for a cultural sojourn starting Saturday.

Aniket Satam launches 'India inspired' collection (With Image)

January 22, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) On the occasion of Republic Day, designer Aniket Satam has launched his latest capsule collection that celebrates the joy of Indian culture and aesthetics.

Moscow journalist killed, dismembered by husband

January 13, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Moscow, Jan 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow journalist who was reported missing last week was killed and dismembered by her husband, a cook who co-founded a legendary hangout in the capital, investigators said.

Agartala holds national art exhibition

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Agartala, Dec 28 (ANI): The country's premier fine arts institution, Lalit Kala Akademi, recently inaugurated the 54th National Exhibition of Art in Agartala to familiarize the art fraternity of the northeastern region with national art works of excellence.

Lalit Kala Akademi's first art exhibition in northeast inaugurated

December 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Agartala, Dec 17 (IANS) To familiarize the art fraternity of the northeast region with the national works of art of excellence, the 54th National Exhibition of Art of India's premier fine art institution Lalit Kala Akademi was inaugurated here Monday.

The Wanted's Max George calls LiLo 'a groupie'

December 11, 2012 at 11:44 AM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who has been following The Wanted around America like a lost sheep recently, has been called a "groupie" by band member Max George.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not a disease but symptoms of several diseases

November 18, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not a disease but the symptoms of various diseases, claims US Scientists, media reports stated. According to US Scientists, they irritable bowel syndrome is not a diseasd also it was was has been commonly thought......

Irritable bowel syndrome not 'all in the head'

November 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Washington, November 18 (ANI): A new study has argued that irritable bowel syndrome is not "all in the head," as has been commonly thought.

Apple pays $20m to 'use Swiss clock design'

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Washington, Nov. 11 (ANI): US tech giant Apple has Apple has paid 20 million Swiss francs (20.27 million dollars) to compensate Swiss national rail operator SBB for using its famous clock without permission

Olympic cycling champion injured after crash with car

November 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM

London, Nov 8 (IANS) Tour de France champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins was hit by a car while riding near his home, police said.

India wows Beijing Biennale with special art panorama

October 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The India pavilion at the fifth Beijing Biennale - a sprawling art showcase - in the Chinese capital is drawing young crowd who are eager to know about

Fukushima tobacco detected with above-limit radioactive cesium

October 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Tokyo, Oct. 11 (ANI): Japan Tobacco Inc. has said that radioactive cesium levels found in some dried tobacco leaves harvested in Fukushima Prefecture this year exceeded the company's limit of 100 Becquerel per kilogram.

Now, Swiss rail firm accuses Apple of stealing 'clock designs'

September 23, 2012 at 2:27 PM

Sydney, Sep 23 (ANI): Tech giant Apple, fresh out of long-running legal with Samsung over several patent and design rights claims, has now been accused of stealing designs by Switzerland's national rail company.

One Direction announces name of second album

August 31, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 31 (IANS) British band One Direction has announced the name of their second album as "Take Me Home".

Museum of erotic art attacked in Moscow

August 30, 2012 at 5:07 AM

Moscow, Aug 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A group of conservative Christian activists have continued their spell of attacks on the Museum of Erotic Art in Moscow, the museum administration said.

Delhi Celebrates is the celebration of India's rich culture:Sheila

August 16, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit released a calendar of events of Delhi celebrates to continue up till July 2013.

Shatrughan Sinha discharged from hospital

August 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who was admitted at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital last month, was finally discharged Sunday evening and left for home with his wife Poonam Sinha.

Lil Wayne plans career hiatus

August 5, 2012 at 8:01 AM

London, Aug 5 (IANS) Singer Lil Wayne is considering to take a break from music to concentrate on skateboarding.

Shatrughan Sinha recovering, will be discharged soon: Son

August 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who is in the hospital for the last one month, is recovering after a bypass surgery and will be discharged soon, his son Kush said.

Minor resists marriage, gets father arrested in Odisha

July 26, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Forced to discontinue her studies and get engaged at the tender age of 16, a minor girl got her father and three others arrested in Odisha's Nabrangpur district, an official said Thursday.

Zardari terms junior Gilani's victory assertion of people's verdict

July 20, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Karachi, July 20 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has hailed the electoral victory of Abdul Qadir Gilani in Multan, saying it is a stark reminder that people alone pronounce the final verdict.

Shatrugan Sinha undergoes bypass surgery, recovering

July 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Veteran actor Shatrugan Sinha, who was hospitalised after a breathing problem, has undergone bypass surgery. His doctor says he is "on road to a speedy recovery".

MSF battles kala azar in Bihar

July 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Patna, July 17 (IANS) Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), which provides medical humanitarian aid worldwide, is waging a war against kala azar in Bihar.

Ecuador 'to grant Assange extradition if his life is at risk'

July 11, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Quito (Ecuador), July 11 (ANI): Ecuador President Rafael Correa has said that his government would not yield to pressure in deciding whether or not to grant asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.

It's daughter over gym for Pink

July 10, 2012 at 3:28 AM

London, July 10 (IANS) Singer Pink says she'd rather spend time playing with her daughter than sweat it out in the gym. Nevertheless, she is working hard to get back into shape for her upcoming tour.

Gilani take dig at judiciary reminding it that parliament, not Constitution saved judges

July 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Lahore, July 9 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister and PPP Senior Vice-chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, while reacting to the remarks made by the Chief Justice of Pakistan that the Constitution was supreme over all other institutions, said the Constitution is undoubtedly supreme, but it was the Parliament that had created it.

Lesser known northeastern crafts caught in marketing bottleneck

June 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The hazy focus on developing and marketing lesser-known crafts and textiles of India's northeastern region - as well as the associated cultural heritage - has put several traditions on the backburner.

Smith slaps journalist attempting to kiss him

May 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM

los Angeles, May 20 (IANS) Actor Will Smith slapped a male reporter who tried to kiss him while walking the red carpet at an event.

Painting dreams with a ballpen from a wheelchair

May 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) He is 37 and a warrior in a wheelchair with a sword that etches his imagination on paper in sharp lines.

John Abraham, Kunaal Roy Kapoor in 'Kala Ghoda'

April 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) After "Force", there's some more action up the sleeves of Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham. The actor has once again signed up to play a cop in director Aditya Bhattacharya's new film "Kala Ghoda" which will also feature Kunaal Roy Kapoor of "Delhi Belly" fame.

Shumang Leela festival held to promote northeast culture in Manipur

February 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): The 40th edition of All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival was recently held here to promote the culture of northeast India.

Regular aerobic exercises can keep dementia at bay

September 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Washington, Sept 08 (ANI): A new study has found that doing regular aerobic exercises like walking, gym workouts and activities at home such as shoveling snow or raking leaves may reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression once it starts.

Pak-Afghan cross-border attacks can damage relations: Gilani

August 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Lahore, Aug 29(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the possibility of Afghan elements being involved in the situation in Karachi and Balochistan cannot be ignored.

Gilani rules out military action to tackle Karachi bloodbath

August 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

Lahore, Aug 22(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out the military action in Karachi, saying it was not a solution to the ongoing bloodbath, as the problem could be tackled by other means.

Jay-Z says Beyonce is like 'the second coming of MJ'

August 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Jay-Z has christened wife Beyonce Knowles as 'the second coming' of late pop star Michael Jackson despite believing that it would be 'blasphemy' to compare her to such an 'innovator'.

Terrorists' plot to target ministers with perfume bottle like bombs foiled: Malik

August 5, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Kabul, Aug 5 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that a plot to target ministers and key figures with perfume bombs has been foiled.

Timberlake felt 'old' after learning teenage Gaga's love for his band

August 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM

Washington, August 5 (ANI): Justin Timberlake has revealed that he felt really 'old' after learning that Lady Gaga was a big fan of his band *NSYNC when she was a teenager.

Controversy brews over new crime-fighting tool

July 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): A new technology that identifies suspects based on their eyes, face or fingerprints has sparked a controversy over its usage for general surveillance of individuals instead of helping to fight crime.

Al Jazeera explores freedom as a private broadcaster

July 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM

Doha (Qatar), July 15 (ANI): Pan-Arab television channel Al-Jazeera has reportedly been given the go-ahead to alter its legal status to become a "private organisation devoted to public interest" through an amendment ratified by Qatar's Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani in May.

Jesse James not 'guilty' of cheating on ex-wife Sandra Bullock anymore

July 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): Jesse James has revealed that he does not feel guilty of cheating on ex-wife Sandra Bullock anymore, as he believes that such an activity is common with 'a lot of other people'.

Keanu Reeves writes about his despair in new book

June 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Keanu Reeves has revealed that he wrote about his despair in his self help book 'Ode To Happiness' after his friend Janey found his 'self-pity' hilarious.

Bangla Tuli- an exhibition by Bangladeshi artists opens in Delhi

May 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): As part of the joint celebrations commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, an exhibition of paintings by eight artists from Bangladesh was inaugurated here today at the Lalit Kala Akademi.

Lady Gaga's mum 'used to cut her hair as she slept'

May 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Lady Gaga has revealed that her mother used to cut her long locks while she was sleeping.

Saudi Arabian embassy car attacked in Pak, driver killed

May 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM

Karachi, May 16(ANI): Unidentified gunmen reportedly fired at a car belonging to the Saudi Arabian embassy in Karachi on Monday.

'Missing' Nepali coir surfaces three days on in UK

April 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): A Nepalese choir group, whose disappearance from Heathrow Airport had left organisers of the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival in Britain disappointed and shocked, are reportedly on their way to grace the event with their presence.

Radiation risk from Japan nuke plant 'considerably smaller': Official

April 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Tokyo, Apr 11 (ANI): Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano has said the risk of massive radiation leaks from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is lower than what it was at the start of the crisis.

Aspirin may cut the risk of pancreatic cancer

April 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Taking aspirin at least once per month is linked to a significant decrease in pancreatic cancer risk, according to a new study.

French women strip to undies to celebrate different body shapes

March 26, 2011 at 4:15 PM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): A number of French women stripped down to their underwear to celebrate different body shapes.

Air New Zealand CEO says sensational media reports overblowing Japan nuke plant disaster

March 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Wellington, Mar 21 (ANI): Air New Zealand's CEO Rob Fyfe has criticised media reports in two messages to his staff, saying that if the coverage of the Japanese and earthquake-cum-tsunami and nuclear disaster led to a loss of lives and exacerbated human suffering is in those areas affected by the earthquake, it would tantamount to a "humanitarian travesty".

New device to make blood glucose testing easier

March 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Washington, March 16 (ANI): ASU engineers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona are developing a new type of self-monitoring blood glucose sensor that could help people with diabetes.

Only Parliament can amend Pak Constitution: Gilani

March 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Lahore, Mar 7(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that no institution other than the Parliament can rewrite the country's Constitution.

Oz Senator receives death threats over 'Islam is problem, not Muslims' claims

February 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Canberra, Feb 19 (ANI): Australian Parliamentary Secretary Cory Bernardi has said that he has received death threats over his claims that 'Islam itself is the problem, not Muslims.'

LiLo was 'too busy' to return the necklace

February 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was "too busy" to return the necklace she had stolen, her assistant has reportedly told cops.

Berlusconi 'had sexual relations one at a time every 5 mins'

January 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): As Silvio Berlusconi undergoes formal trial for paying a juvenile prostitute and then abusing his authority to cover up the fact, a witness has come forward with apparently damaging evidence against him.

Measles virus makes 'ball-room dance' type movements to spread

January 10, 2011 at 4:12 PM

London, Jan 10 (ANI): Proteins on the surface of a cell twist a viral protein into position, allowing the virus to start infection and cause Measles, all in a movement as graceful as a ballroom dance, say Mayo Clinic researchers.

Katy Perry sizzles in snowman costume!

December 7, 2010 at 4:13 PM

London, Dec 07 (ANI): In her recent performance, Katy Perry looked stunningly hot despite wearing a snowman costume.

Pak-Afghan accord to eliminate militant sanctuaries 'wherever they are'

December 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Kabul, Dec 6(ANI): Pakistan and Afghanistan have renewed their commitment to eliminate militant sanctuaries in their territories, which can be used for acts of subversion in either country.

Karzai, Gilani dismiss WikiLeaks' revelations

December 5, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Kabul, Dec 5(ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani have dismissed whistleblower website WikiLeaks' revelations about their respective countries as alternately false, unreliable and the work of "junior officers".

Uttar Pradesh environmentalists spread awareness about water pollution

November 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM

Allahabad, Nov.22 (ANI): Environmentalists completed a 25-days long voyage from Yamunotri glacier in the Himalayas to Prayag in Allahabad on Sunday to spread awareness about water pollution.

"My Army" won't topple democratically elected Pak government: Gilani

November 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM

Lahore, Nov 6 (ANI): Ruling out any possibility of a military takeover in Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that 'his army' will not rebel against him.

Lack of vitamin D in patients with leukemia 'ups death risk'

November 5, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Scientists have found a significant difference in cancer progression and death in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who had sufficient vitamin D levels in their blood compared to those who didn't.

Elaborate security in place for fourth phase of Bihar Assembly polls

October 31, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Patna, Oct 31 (ANI): Elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure a free and fair polls during the fourth phase of Bihar Assembly elections on Monday.

NATO aircraft violate Pak airspace yet again despite repeated assurances to contrary

October 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Islamabad, Oct 19 (ANI): Despite assuring Pakistan of stopping further intrusions into its territory, NATO's aircraft once again breached the country's airspace today morning over its border town of Torkham, local media reported.

Bihar polls: Notification for fourth phase issued

October 7, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Patna, Oct 7 (ANI): The notification for the fourth phase of the six-phased State Assembly elections in Bihar was issued here today.

Genetic variants that modify breast cancer risk identified

September 20, 2010 at 11:43 AM

London, Sep 20 (ANI): It is known that disrupting mutations in the BRCA1 gene increases risk of breast cancer. Now, Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that some of those persons may possess additional genetic variants that modify their risk.

Six terrorists get life term for plotting to kill Musharraf

September 1, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Rawalpindi, Sep 1 (ANI): A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge has sentenced six terrorists to life imprisonment for planning to kill former president Pervez Musharraf by bombing the Presidency.

M.I.A. seeks Hillary Clinton's help to resolve visa issue

August 27, 2010 at 3:03 PM

London, Aug 27 (ANI): Rapper M.I.A. is apparently seeking help from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her ongoing visa battles.

Butt drops fumbling Kamran to give him time to 'rethink'

August 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM

London, Aug.6 (ANI): Pakistan has axed wicket keeper and vice captain Kamran Akmal for the second Test against England starting today at Edgbaston, and skipper Salman Butt believes that it is the right time for his deputy to take break and work on his game.

Sleep disorder may help predict Parkinson's disease decades earlier

July 29, 2010 at 3:42 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed, says a new study.

NASA satellite improves pollution monitoring

July 26, 2010 at 4:22 PM

Washington, July 26 (ANI): NASA scientists improved watershed pollution monitoring models by incorporating satellite and ground-based observations of precipitation.

Pak couple face death by stoning after adultery conviction

July 19, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Manjakot (Pakistan), July 19(ANI): A Pakistani couple have been sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery by a tribal court in the Khyber-Pakhtunkwa province of the country.

Apathy, depression may increase dementia risk

July 13, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Washington, July 13 (ANI): A new study says that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual's progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Pak jirga's judgement to stone couple to death criticized

July 9, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Lahore, July 9 (ANI): Pakistan's Women Action Forum (WAF) has lodged a strong protest against reports of judgement pronounced by a self-styled jirga to stone to death a couple over alleged illicit affair.

Pak set to clip independent media's wings over citing govt's failures

July 1, 2010 at 12:29 PM

London, July 1 (ANI): Pakistan has introduced a bill known as 'Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Act' which if passed will curb harsh criticism of the government by the independent television channels.

Artifacts dating back to Harappan era unearthed in Jharkhand

June 26, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Palamu (Jharkhand), June 26(ANI): Artifacts dating back to the Harappan era have been unearthed in Kabra Kala village in Jharkhand's Palamu District.

Pak intelligence agencies nab top TTP-linked cleric in Karachi

June 19, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Karachi, Jun.19 (ANI): Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested a noted cleric for his alleged links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Australian squad not complacent ahead of Ireland clash: Hughes

June 16, 2010 at 3:49 PM

Sydney, Jun 16 (ANI): Australian selector Merv Hughes has claimed that there was no complacency within the squad after a three-hour training session ahead of Thursday's clash against Ireland at Clontarf.

Oz players not in favour of CA's 40-over ODI format

June 12, 2010 at 3:13 PM

Sydney, Jun 12 (ANI): Confirming player concerns over a proposed 40-over competition, Mike Hussey has said he is no fan of Cricket Australia's attempt to change the 50-over ODI format.

Pak PM says US has ended its 'do more' demand

June 7, 2010 at 7:36 PM

Quetta, Jun 7 (ANI): Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that the US government has given up its "do more" demand from Pakistan.