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

Lindsay Lohan struggles in rehab

May 21, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 21 (IANS) It seems actress Lindsay Lohan is struggling in rehab after the doctors cut her off from Addreall.

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.

Kalabhavan Mani accused of beating up forest officials

May 15, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Thrissur (Kerala), May 15 (IANS) A group of forest officials have allegedly been roughed up by Malayalam actor Kalabhavan Mani in Kerala, a police official said Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One killed as truck overturns in Mumbai

October 17, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) One person was killed and another injured Wednesday when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle which overturned in suburban Mumbai, police said.

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.

Time for Pak to amend its blatantly misused blasphemy laws: Editorial

August 23, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Islamabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Referring to the case of 11-year-old Rifta Masih, a mentally challenged Christian girl, who was arrested by police on charges of blasphemy, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that time and again, Pakistanis have seen the most terrible acts enacted in the name of the blasphemy law, and are unsure when the government will gather the courage to amend the law that has been repeatedly used in the most hideous fashion.

China mulls centre for Arctic studies

August 19, 2012 at 7:32 AM

Beijing, Aug 19 (IANS) China plans to open a research institute in Shanghai for Arctic studies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Police detain intruder at Paris Hilton's L.A. home

October 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): Police have arrested an intruder at Paris Hilton's L.A. home after the man allegedly snuck past a guard gate and knocked on the hotel heiress' front door, it has emerged.

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.

Oz exit polls favour Labor to win cliffhanger

August 21, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Sydney, Aug.21 (ANI): Polls have closed on the Australian east coast with exit surveys suggesting that Labor may win in what is turning out to be an election cliffhanger.

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.

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 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.

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.

Key components of Mediterranean diet that keep heart healthy

February 12, 2010 at 12:30 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): It is known that eating a Mediterranean diet similar to Italians or Greeks is beneficial for the heart.

6.0 earthquake strikes off northern California

February 5, 2010 at 5:05 PM

Sacremento (California), Feb.5 (ANI): A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

6.0 earthquake strikes off northern California

February 5, 2010 at 5:05 PM

Sacremento (California), Feb.5 (ANI): A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Footballers more likely to be addicts: Expert

January 22, 2010 at 3:06 PM

London, Jan.22 (ANI): Addictions expert Peter Kay reckons footballers are more prone to gambling problems than most other people, and believes part of the trouble is stubborn managers refusing to accept outside help.

Massage and other hands-on approaches can help ease pain

January 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Washington, January 15 (ANI): Massage and other hands-on approaches can be of great advantage in pain management.

Capsicum spray can be lethal, law group warns

December 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Melbourne, Dec. 22 (ANI): The Federation of Community Legal Centres has said that capsicum spray, which is used to subdue trouble makers can be lethal and can make a volatile situation worse.

Prince Harry, Chelsy Davy's 'elfish' Christmas e-card

December 18, 2009 at 11:56 AM

London, Dec 18 (ANI): Prince Harry and his girlfriend Chelsy Davy have sent their pals Christmas e-card, in which they portray themselves as dancing elves.

Nude pics were 'humiliating,' says Rihanna

November 27, 2009 at 11:12 AM

London, November 27 (ANI): R and B singer Rihanna has admitted that it was really 'humiliating' when her nude pics leaked online.

Lily Allen pulls series of funny faces during gig at Manchester Apollo

November 19, 2009 at 5:17 PM

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Brit singer Lily Allen is said to have pulled a series of funny faces during a gig at Manchester Apollo after she became annoyed with her dress.

Lady GaGa renamed 'Gee-yonce' after filming with Beyonce!

October 30, 2009 at 12:47 PM

London, October 30 (ANI): Pop sensation Lady GaGa has revealed that she was called 'Gee-yonce' while shooting for Beyone's music video.

Jamie Hince angry at Kate Moss' love for animal skin

August 3, 2009 at 2:51 PM

London, Aug 3 (ANI): Brit supermodel Kate Moss' lover for fur has left her vegan boyfriend Jamie Hince cringing, and he is now said to be angry at a new rabbit skin throw she has draped over the bed.

Afghan troops kill 13 militants

May 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Kabul, May 20 (Xinhua) Thirteen Taliban militants have been killed in a gunfight with the security forces near the Afghan capital, an official said Wednesday.

Stem cell transplant in embryo protects mice from cardiac injury in adulthood

May 15, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Stem cells, when transplanted into mouse embryos, have been found to halt or reverse cardiac injury after heart attack in adulthood, according to a new study.

China offers Pakistan million dollars in emergency aid

May 14, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Beijing, May 14 (ANI): China will give one million U.S. dollars in emergency humanitarian aid to Pakistan to help thousands of civilians displaced by fighting between the government and the Taliban.

Agents that speed up destruction of proteins linked to Alzheimer's identified

April 22, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered potential drug-like compounds that can speed up the destruction of protein linked to Alzheimer's disease.

Pete Doherty vows to stay single

March 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): Pete Doherty has said that he is happy being single and has vowed to stay away from women.

Aircraft crashes at Uganda airport

March 9, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Kampala, March 9 (Xinhua) A medium sized plane crashed at the international airport near Uganda's capital, a radio station said Monday.

Statins decrease stroke severity, improve recovery

February 27, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, can decrease the severity of strokes and significantly improve recovery, according to a new study.

Measles virus may offer prostate cancer treatment

January 22, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): A new study has found that certain measles vaccine strain derivatives may offer effective treatment for prostate cancer patients.

Abnormal heart function reduces exercise capacity

January 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Abnormal heart function greatly reduces a person's ability to exercise, according to a new study.

Brand's prank call girl Georgina Baillie directs own porn film

December 20, 2008 at 1:02 PM

London, December 20 (ANI): Georgina Baillie, granddaughter of Andrew Sachs, best known for his portrayal of 'Manuel' in the TV comedy 'Fawlty Towers,' has taken over the lens to direct her own porn film.

McCartney reveals his and Lennon's early bid to fame

December 20, 2008 at 10:46 AM

Washington, December 20 (ANI): Former 'The Beatles' stars Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon once sent their personal ads to a local music magazine because they were very keen on seeing their names in print.

Nicole Scherzinger not happy with boyfriend's song choice

December 8, 2008 at 12:30 PM

London, Dec 8 (IANS) Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she is scared of the song choice of her boyfriend, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

Policeman killed in gun battle with Maoists

November 25, 2008 at 12:11 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IANS) A policeman was killed during a raid on a Maoist camp in Orissa's Malkangiri district Monday evening, police said.

Craig to star in third Bond film after 'Quantum of Solace'

October 30, 2008 at 6:01 PM

London, Oct 30 (IANS) Daniel Craig will return as Bond for the third time, confirmed producer Barbara Broccoli.

Powerful quake jolts Pakistan, three killed

October 29, 2008 at 9:24 AM

Islamabad, Oct 29 (Xinhua) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted southwestern Pakistan early Wednesday, killing three people, Geo TV reported.

LTTE aircraft attack Colombo, Mannar

October 29, 2008 at 7:06 AM

Colombo, Oct 29 (IANS) The Tamil Tiger rebels carried out air raids Tuesday night targeting a power plant in the capital and military detachments in Mannar district in the northwest, military sources here said.

Viruses engineered to target only cancer cells cure mice sans side effects

October 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM

Washington, October 27 (ANI): Mayo Clinic researchers have come up with a method of controlling the viruses behind potential cancer therapeutics, so that they will not damage healthy tissues.

Citigroup reports continued losses in third quarter

October 16, 2008 at 8:14 PM

New York, Oct 16 (DPA) Citigroup extended its financial losses for a fourth quarter, registering a loss of $2.8 billion for the period between July and September.

Britney to start music world tour next year

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sep 30 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears, who is on the promotion of the release of her comeback single "Womaniser", has revealed she would start a music tour next year.

Genes decide weight loss drugs' effectiveness

October 6, 2008 at 7:59 PM

Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): Obese patients with specific genetic makeup have an enhanced response to a weight loss drug, while others who lack the factors lose little or no weight, says a new study.