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

World's tallest observation decks revealed

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): When it comes to the highest observation decks in the world, Burj Khalifa does not occupy pole position.

Dubai's driverless metro impresses Japanese PM

May 3, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Dubai, May 3 (IANS/WAM) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a control centre of the Dubai Metro to acquaint himself with the functioning of the Middle East's first driverless passenger metro.

Tokyo Skytree Tower, a technological marvel

April 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Tokyo, April 23 (ANI): At 634 meters, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower in the world next to Burj Khalifa in the UAE.

Indian expatriates drive Dubai's realty sector growth

April 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian expatriates are among the top investors in Dubai's property market, which is expected to grow 10-12 percent this year, company officials and analysts say.

World's 10 highest hotels revealed

March 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Hamburg, Mar.6 (ANI): The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which opened this week, may hold the new record for the world's tallest hotel building, but there are several other hotels that have breached the 400 metre mark.

World's 10 highest hotels revealed

March 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Hamburg, Mar.1 (ANI): The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which opened this week, may hold the new record for the world's tallest hotel building, but there are several other hotels that have breached the 400 metre mark.

World No 1 Djokovic lends hand at Dubai turtle rehab centre

February 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Manama, Feb 25 (ANI): Tennis' current World Number One Novak Djokovic had been seen relaxing with sea turtles at a seven-star hotel in Dubai, ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Deal signed to built world's tallest building in Karachi

February 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistan's property tycoon and founder of Bahria Town, Malik Riaz, has signed a deal to construct the world's tallest building in Karachi.

Dubai set to build world's biggest Ferris wheel

February 14, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Wellington, Feb 14 (ANI): A 210 metre Ferris wheel is set to become the world's biggest Ferris wheel after its addition on the top of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, according to the country's ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashin Al Maktoum.

French 'Spiderman' climbs 27-storeied 'dilapidated' hotel without rope in Cuba

February 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): A French daredevil has scaled Cuba's famous 27-stoeried Habana Libre hotel on Monday without ropes or a safety net.

Baby mauled by cat at Hyderabad hospital, claim parents

December 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Police in the Andhra Pradesh capital are investigating allegations by parents of a new-born boy that three of his fingers were gnawed off by a cat at a state-run maternity hospital. The hospital authorities have rubbished the claim.

SRK to premier his world tour at Dubai shopping fest

December 10, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Bollywood mega-star Shah Rukh Khan will kick off the world premier of his tour - "Access All Area" - with a performance at the ensuing 18th Dubai Shopping Festival 2013, starting next month, an official said here Monday.

China plans to build world's tallest skyscraper in 90 days

November 22, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Beijing, Nov. 22 (ANI): A construction company in China has revealed plans to build the world's tallest skyscraper - in just three months.

Breast cancer awareness drive: monuments to be lit in pink

October 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Historic monuments like Safdarjung Tomb, Rahim Khane Khana Tomb and Subz Burj among others will be lit in pink to spread awareness about breast cancer, a healthcare service provider said.

Naga fashion designer makes presence felt at Delhi's Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

October 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct.15 (ANI): Whether it is fashion, sports, politics or art, youth from India's northeast are making their presence felt in every sphere. Recently, a fashion designer from Nagaland livened up the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi with his design collection.

India's Sobha Developers to break ground on $3b Meydan Project in 2013

October 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Manama, Oct. 3 (ANI): Indian multinational real estate firm Sobha Developers have said it would start work on the three billion dollar Dubai Meydan City Project by early next year.

Maradona back in Dubai as Honorary Sports Ambassador

September 3, 2012 at 11:53 AM

Dubai, Sep 3 (ANI): Football legend Diego Maradona is back as the Honorary Ambassador of Sports in Dubai.

Army stages flag march in Nagaland

September 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM

Kohima, Sep 2 (IANS) The army Sunday staged a flag march in Dimapur district in Nagaland after clashes a day earlier between Naga tribes Sumi and Angami, an official said.

Karnataka minister to visit northeast, ask people to return

August 21, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Bangalore, Aug 21 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister R. Ashoka Tuesday said he will visit northeast states soon to assure the people there that the state was safe and the thousands who had left it recently following rumours should return.

The amazing price tags of the world's most expensive meals revealed!

August 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Melbourne, August 21 (ANI): BBC Travel has compiled a list of the world's most expensive dishes, and you should be a millionaire to be able to devour these foods.

Indian investors emerge as top foreign property buyers in Dubai

August 15, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Manama, Aug 15 (ANI): Indians have emerged as the top foreign property buyers in Dubai, ahead of their Pakistani and British counterparts, as foreign investors have injected more than Dh22 billion in the real estate sector in one of the largest cites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Nagaland's Chanan House of Hope provides love and care to kids

August 10, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Dimapur (Nagaland), Aug.10 (ANI): Chanan House of Hope in Shukuvi village near Dimapur has 24 children from different Naga communities like Sema, Ao, Chang, and Phong.

Indian, Iranian investors leading 'millionaire bandwagon' snapping up Burj Khalifa's luxury apartme

August 9, 2012 at 12:57 PM

London, Aug.9 (ANI): Indian and Iranian investors are reportedly leading the way in snapping up luxury apartments and shop spaces in the tallest man-made structure in the world, Dubai's Burj Khalifa.

Militants surrender in Arunachal Pradesh

July 13, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Jairampur (Arunachal Pradesh), July 13 (ANI): Six militants belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagalim Khaplang faction, anti talk faction of ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland surrendered before the security forces here recently.

Strange cults are back in the news (The Funny Side)

July 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Every few weeks, one needs to step aside from the chaotic hurly burly of modern life, quieten one's heart, and focus on deep matters of the spirit or, as we scientific types like to say, 'evil wacko cults'.

China's tallest building to reach 2,073 feet

May 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Beijing, May 29 (IANS) The 121-storey Shanghai Tower being built in Shanghai city will be China's tallest building upon completion, the construction company said Tuesday.

World's tallest tower 'Tokyo Skytree' now opens to public

May 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Tokyo Skytree, which is recognised by the Guinness World Records as the tallest tower in the world, has been opened for public viewing.

Dubai's Princess Tower enters Guinness Records

May 21, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Dubai, May 21 (IANS/WAM) The 107-storey-tall Princess Tower in Dubai has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest residential building.

James Cameron in sub race to dive deeper than height of Everest

March 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): James Cameron is up against bids by three other ocean submersibles, including ones backed by Google's Eric Schmidt and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson, to reach an area called Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench near Guam in the Western Pacific.

James Cameron in sub race to dive deeper than height of Everest

March 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): James Cameron is up against bids by three other ocean submersibles, including ones backed by Google's Eric Schmidt and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson, to reach an area called Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench near Guam in the Western Pacific.

Tokyo Sky Tree becomes world's tallest tower

March 1, 2012 at 9:28 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): The Tokyo Sky Tree, whose construction finished two months late because of the quake and tsunami that struck Japan last March, is currently the tallest tower in the world.

Tokyo Sky Tree becomes world's tallest tower

March 1, 2012 at 1:44 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): The Tokyo Sky Tree, whose construction finished two months late because of the quake and tsunami that struck Japan last March, is currently the tallest tower in the world.

Federer eager to taste elusive Olympic glory

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Dubai, Feb 27(ANI): Tennis ace Roger Federer has said it would be a special feeling for him to win the gold medal at this year's London Olympics.

Federer eager to taste elusive Olympic glory

February 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Dubai, Feb 27(ANI): Tennis ace Roger Federer has said it would be a special feeling for him to win the gold medal at this year's London Olympics.

James Cameron in subs race to dive deeper than height of Everest

February 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): James Cameron is up against bids by three other ocean submersibles, including ones backed by Google's Eric Schmidt and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson, to reach an area called Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench near Guam in the Western Pacific.

James Cameron in subs race to dive deeper than height of Everest

February 24, 2012 at 6:23 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): James Cameron is up against bids by three other ocean submersibles, including ones backed by Google's Eric Schmidt and Virgin tycoon Richard Branson, to reach an area called Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench near Guam in the Western Pacific.

Soon, undersea telescope will be second in size to Great Wall of China

December 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): A new under sea telescope that will be the second largest structure ever built after the Great Wall of China, is currently under development.

Tom Cruise was left battered after high-flying stunt on Mission: Impossible

December 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Tom Cruise, who took the action to new heights in his upcoming flick 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', narrowly avoided injury during his stunt at the top of the world's tallest building as he kept "slamming" into the skyscraper due to strong winds.

Tom Cruise crashed into world's tallest building while filming Mission Impossible

October 31, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Tom Cruise has revealed that he accidentally crashed straight into the world's tallest building in Dubai while shooting "Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol."

'Bin Laden' to build world's tallest tower in Saudi Arabia

August 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Jeddah, August 3 (ANI): Saudi construction company Bin Laden group will build the world's tallest tower for 1.2 billion dollars north of Jeddah.

China to get new skyscraper every five days for three years: Study

June 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Beijing, June 8 (ANI): China will build a new skyscraper every five days for the next three years as it continues to embark on the biggest building boom in history, according a report.

British tourist beaten to death in Dubai prison

April 14, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Abu Dhabi, Apr 14 (ANI): A British tourist was beaten to death at a Dubai police station after being arrested over allegations of assault, intimidating behaviour and use of abusive language.

Saudi Royal family plans to make world's tallest building for 12b pounds

April 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): The Saudi Royal family has plans to construct the world's tallest building, which will be an incredible one mile high, take 12 minutes to reach the top by lift, and cost 12 billion pounds.

French 'Spiderman' scales world's tallest tower in Dubai

March 29, 2011 at 1:01 PM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): A French skyscraper climber, who has been dubbed 'Spiderman', has scaled the world's tallest tower in Dubai.

Sumi Nagas celebrate 100th anniversary of migration to Dimapur

March 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Kohima, Mar 12 (ANI): Sumi better known as 'Sema Naga' recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of their migration from Zunheboto to Nagaland.

Dubai opens 'world's highest restaurant'

January 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Dubai has set a new record by opening world's highest restaurant.

China to create world's 3rd tallest building

December 9, 2010 at 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): The world's 3rd tallest building will be in Central China's Wuhan city.

Patil accorded warm welcome in UAE, trade, energy security on her agenda

November 22, 2010 at 3:48 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov.22 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who arrived in United Arab Emirate capital Abu Dhabi on her maiden visit to the Gulf on Sunday evening, was on Monday, accorded a warm ceremonial welcome.

Tom Cruise dangles from world's tallest building for stunt scene

November 2, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Tom Cruise risked his life by dangling almost 2,717 feet in the air near the top of skyscraper Burj Kahlifa, the tallest building in the world, while performing stunts for 'Mission: Impossible 4' in Dubai over the weekend.

Coleen Rooney's bikini parade on £30k holiday in Dubai

October 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM

London, Oct 31 (ANI): Coleen and hubby Wayne Rooney have apparently spent 30,000 pounds on a holiday in Dubai-excluding the amount Coleen spent in swimwear boutiques for the six different bikinis she wore each day.

I was never going to leave Man U: Rooney

October 27, 2010 at 11:17 AM

Dubai, Oct 27(ANI): Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told a Red Devils' fan at Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel that he was never going to leave the club.

Wayne Rooney's fiery verbal spat with wife Coleen

October 26, 2010 at 11:08 AM

London, Oct 26 (ANI): It seems all is not well between footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen.

Wayne Rooney, Coleen fly to Dubai to celebrate 60m pounds contract

October 25, 2010 at 2:38 PM

London, Oct 25 (ANI): Wayne Rooney has been advised by his Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to toast his 60 million pounds contract with wife Coleen away from the spotlight.

Leeds Met University tower named best tall building in the world

October 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): A skyscraper in Leeds has been named the best tall building in the world.

Nagaland's Ao tribe celebrates Tsungremong festival

August 22, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Longsa Village (Mokochung), Aug.22 (ANI): Of the 14 tribes in Nagaland, each has its unique culture and tradition. Ao Nagas happens to be one of them that has successfully preserved its age-old traditions.

Observation deck of world's tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa reopens

April 5, 2010 at 1:07 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): The observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, world's tallest skyscraper has reopened in Dubai, two months after it was forced to close.

Highest magic trick world record attempt hit by Burj Tower's broken lift

February 27, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Dubai, Feb 27(ANI): A British magician's hopes of breaking the world record for the world's highest trick have vanished after the lift at the tallest building on the planet, the Burj Tower, broke.

French Spidey Alain Robert to climb Burj Khalifa

January 17, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 17 (ANI): French Spiderman Alain Robert has now set his sights on another landmark - he now plans to scale Burj Khalifa, the tallest building of the world in Dubai.

Daredevils skydive from world's tallest building Burj Khalifa

January 8, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Melbourne, Jan 8 (ANI): Just days after the Burj Khalifa was officially opened in Dubai, two daredevils have smashed the record for the highest base jump by skydiving from the world's tallest building.

World's tallest building in Dubai sways back and forth about 5.5 feet

January 6, 2010 at 2:43 PM

Washington, January 6 (ANI): If reports are to be believed, then even the world's tallest building, that is, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, would sway back and forth about 5.5 feet, which suggests that tall buildings can sway much more than thought.

Burj Dubai breaks world record for aluminium and glass fagade

October 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Nicosia Oct 2 (ANI): Exterior cladding for Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building standing at 662 metres, has now been completed.

World's tallest building seems to be recession-proof too

August 25, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Dubai, Aug. 25 (ANI): Despite the worst recession in modern history, the world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai, continues to retain its reputation as one of the most expensive addresses in Dubai, according to Middle East property experts.

Club Alanzo Cruises project to divest 58 percent, seeks partner

June 29, 2009 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, June 29 (ANI/Business Wire India): Alanzo I and Alanzo II are the two traditional wooden ships under Club Alanzo Cruises and are expected to be the luxuriest traditional wooden ships, these ships are also known as Chinese junks.

Modi, Pawar deride each other in Maharashtra

March 16, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Pune, Mar 16 (ANI): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi derided each other during campaigning in Maharashtra on Monday.

Tourism minister condemns vandalisation of Mumbai hotel

January 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Tourism minister Ambika Soni Thursday said that people who Wednesday vandalized a five star hotel in Mumbai should not be allowed to take the law into their hands as it deterred tourists coming to India.

Becks eyeing £ 5m designer pad in world's tallest building

January 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM

London, Jan.5 (ANI): England football idol Becks is eyeing an Armani-designed apartment in the Burj Dubai tower, which is likely to set him back by five million pounds.

Wipro appoints country head for France

October 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bangalore, Oct 7 (ANI/Business Wire India): Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) announced the appointment of Christophe Martinoli as the Country Head for its France operations.

Now, a kilometre-high tower in Dubai

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Dubai, Oct 6 (IANS) Even as the Burj Dubai, touted to become the world's tallest building nears completion, plans have been announced for a new kilometre-high tower in this West Asian metropolis.

British man's earlier admission to having sex on Dubai beach may nail him

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept 2 (ANI): In the ongoing sex on the beach case in Dubai, it has emerged that British man Vince Acors had formerly admitted to having had sex on the Jumeirah Beach.

Supreme Court slams anti-national tendency

March 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM

India is one nation and the Constitution has bestowed every citizen the right to move and settle freely and work for livelihood in any

SC gives directives to judges on economic matters

February 27, 2008 at 12:00 AM

In a significant judgment the Supreme Court asked judges to be activists in defending the fundamental rights and civil liberties of citizens,

SC asks Airlines why De sacked?

February 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to ask state run domestic carrier Indian Airlines whether a flight steward could be sacked or compulsorily