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

News Corp. Board approved company's split into two public traded entities

May 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): News Corporation Board has approved the split of its company into two publicly traded entities putting a step forward in separating its entertainment businesses from the publishing division.

US report says discrimination against Jews, Muslims on rise across globe

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to a new report in the US.

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will come closest to one another on May 28

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): May 28th, 2013, Venus and Jupiter will pass within one degree of one other (about twice the apparent size of the full moon, it has been predicted.

Australia announces more Asian Century funding

May 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Sydney, May 15 (IANS) Australian universities will receive an additional $83.7 million over four years to enhance students' opportunities to study an Asian language, the government announced.

New Orleans shooting is fourth mass shooting in a year

May 13, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) The Mothers' Day parade shooting in New Orleans, coming less than a month after the April 15 Boston bombing, is the fourth major incident of mass shooting in the US in the last one year.

Lost streets of Britain's Atlantis Dunwich revealed

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A professor from University of Southampton has carried out the most detailed analysis ever of the archaeological remains of the lost medieval town of Dunwich, dubbed "Britain's Atlantis".

Japan protests over Chinese article challenging Okinawa island ownership

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Japan has protested to China over a newspaper article that has questioned Japanese sovereignty over Okinawa island.

New biosensor can help fight superbugs

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new biosensor that can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Construction of world's largest radio telescope to begin in 2016

May 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Less than a year after the decision to site the revolutionary Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in both Southern Africa and Australia, the SKA Organisation has opened its new international headquarters.

India, Australia review bilateral co-operations during 14th JMC meeting

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): India and Australia have reviewed bilateral co-operations in sectors like agriculture, civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement and Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) during the 14th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting that was held in New Delhi.

Putin puts film of Lev Yashin's life on Cabinet agenda

May 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered that the country's Cabinet debate shooting a film of legendary football goalkeeper Lev Yashin's life, but the star's widow vowed the movie could only be made over her dead body.

Hubble photographs newly discovered comet on way to inner solar system

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Using the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have captured images of a recently discovered, highly active comet that will skim 730,000 miles above the Sun's surface on Nov. 28 and has the potential to be readily visible from Earth.

Fergie touts Van Persie's Premier League-winning volley as 'Goal of the Century'

April 23, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed striker Robin van Persie, and has termed his goal that sealed United's 20th Premier League win as the 'Goal of the Century'.

Free guided tours at National Museum from Tuesday

April 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Offering an informed glimpse into India's rich heritage, spanning the pre-historical to modern era, the National Museum would be starting free guided tours of from Tuesday, it was announced here.

French family kidnapped in Cameroon released unharmed

April 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Paris, April 19 (IANS) A French family of seven, including four children and kidnapped in Cameroon two months ago, has been released safely, the French president's office said Friday.

Arshad Warsi attends special screening of 'The Croods' in Mumbai

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi along with his family was spotted having a great time at the special screening of 3D animated movie 'The Croods' in Mumbai.

Industrialist R P Goenka passes away

April 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Kolkata, Apr 14 (ANI): Industrialist R P Goenka passed away on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was 83.

US researcher claims explorer Byrd came close, but did not reach North Pole in 1926

April 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): When renowned explorer Richard E. Byrd returned from the first-ever flight to the North Pole in 1926, he sparked a controversy that remains today: Did he actually reach the pole?

13pc youngsters think Renoir is Beck's PSG teammate

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): More than a third of youths do not know who famed painter Renoir is, a survey has revealed.

Monteith leaves 'Glee', heads to rehab

April 3, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) TV actor Cory Monteith has reportedly said that he won't be a part of the final episodes of TV show "Glee" as he has checked into a rehab.

'G.I. Joe' sequel tops weekend box office with $41m earnings

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Apr. 1 (ANI): 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' whose release was delayed by nine months, opened up at no. 1 spot at the US box office by raking in 41 million dollars, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Louvre tops list of most visited venues in 2012

March 29, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Mar. 29 (ANI): The Louvre in Paris has got the top spot of the most visited art museums of 2012, according to the Art Newspaper.

'Gangs of New York' to be transformed into TV series

March 29, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Hollywood director Martin Scorsese is set to bring his oscar-winning film "Gangs of New York" (2002) on the small screen as a TV series.

Matthew Vaughn to direct 'The Secret Service'

March 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Hollywood director Matthew Vaughn will direct "The Secret Service", a big screen adaptation of Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons' comic book series of the same name.

'The Croods' tops weekend box office with $44.7m

March 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

New York, Mar 25 (ANI): The caveman comedy 'The Croods' opened at No. 1 at the US box office raking in 44.7 million dollars over the weekend, according to Sunday studio estimates.

Exiled Putin foe Russian tycoon found mysteriously dead in UK home

March 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM

London, Mar. 24 (ANI): The British house of deceased Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky was searched by chemical, biological and nuclear police experts to know the cause of death.

Engaging India at state level among top US priorities

March 23, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) One of America's top priorities in building a partnership with India is to expand state- and local-level engagement, according to a senior US official as Indian companies are adding tremendous value to local US economies.

Adele keen to 'pass driving test'

March 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM

London, March 18 (ANI): Adele is looking forward to ditching her L-plates so that she can ferry her son and get around whenever she wants to.

Muslim Brotherhood hopes new pope will be more tolerant

March 15, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Cairo, March 15 (IANS/AKI) Egypt's ruling Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood has said it hopes the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, would be a more tolerant pontiff than his predecessor Benedict XVI.

Indian film studios need to improve infrastructure: Experts

March 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) It is important for Indian film studios to improve their infrastructure -- a process that has already begun -- to rub shoulders with global technology providers and talent, a panel of experts said at a convention here Wednesday.

George Clooney begins shooting new film

March 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Berlin, March 13 (IANS/EFE) American actor and director George Clooney began shooting in Berlin this week his new film, "The Monuments Men", which tells the story of seven men who will do anything to recover the works of art stolen by Germany's Nazi army.

Sorolla painting to be auctioned

March 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

London, March 13 (IANS/EFE) The summer scene that Spain's Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923) captured in the oil painting "Ninos en la Playa" (Children on the Beach) will be auctioned off in May in London for a sum estimated at between $2.6 million and $3.7 million, Sotheby's said.

Remapping Indian democracy (With Democracy under critical spotlight in India-oriented books)

March 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

A list of books on a new agenda for India

Brooklyn Decker joins comedy sitcom pilot

March 7, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New York, March 7 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker has been cast in a CBS comedy pilot, 'Friends With Better Lives.'

Distance to nearest neighboring galaxy calculated

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

London, March 7 (ANI): Astronomers have improved the measurement of the distance to our nearest neighboring galaxy and, in the process, refine an astronomical calculation that helps measure the expansion of the universe.

Hugo Chavez: Charismatic leader who raised Venezuela's profile

March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

London, March 6 (IANS) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died after battling cancer, was a tough and charismatic leader, whose idiosyncratic brand of socialism gave hope to the poorest people in the Latin American country.

Big B wants 'Shoebite' soon!

March 4, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wants Shoojit Sircar's much-delayed project "Shoebite" to release soon. He says a lot of hard work went behind the movie.

Kevin Bacon linked to all Hollywood stars in new Triva game

March 3, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, March 03 (ANI): Triva game 'Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon' makes the actor the kingpin through which all Hollywood stars are linked by a few steps.

'Identity Thief' tops box office again

February 25, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New York, Feb. 25 (ANI): Identity Thief has reclaimed the top spot in its third week of release, after Hollywood's latest films performed tepidly at the box-office.

'Entertainment is transcending borders'

February 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Thanks to the popularity of online media, entertainment is transcending borders, feels Bettina Sherick of 20th Century Fox International.

India seeks greater cooperation with US in terrorism, defence

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 AM

Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) India Thursday suggested greater cooperation with the US in seven key areas ranging from terrorism, defence and enhanced trade to support in multilateral fora as they take their strategic partnership forward.

Rs.27 lakh watch with Lord Venkateswara image launched

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Swiss luxury watchmaker Century and its India distributor Rodeo Drive Thursday announced launch of a limited edition wristwatch with the image of Lord Venkateswara on its dial and priced at Rs.27 lakh each.

Two Indians among six kidnapped off Nigerian coast

February 20, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Lagos, Feb 20 (IANS) Gunmen attacked a vessel off southern Nigeria and kidnapped six foreigners on board, including three Ukrainians, two Indians and a Russian, police said Wednesday.

Mathai on US visit from Feb 20

February 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai will be visiting the US from Feb 20 during which he will hold consultations with senior officials.

New 'Die Hard' flick grabs top spot at weekend box office

February 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM

New York, Feb. 18 (ANI): 'A Good Day to Die Hard' has debuted at the no.1 spot at the weekend box office and in the process has earned an estimated 25 million dollars.

India cannot grow if Muslims and marginalised populations are left behind: Experts

February 17, 2013 at 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 17 (ANI): India as a country cannot grow if Muslims and other marginalised populations are left behind, said the Chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam.

Die Hard sequel falls flat with critics

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Feb. 15 (ANI): The latest instalment in Bruce Willis' action franchise 'Die Hard' has been largely panned by critics.

Now shop designer products for a cause

February 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In its third year, Design One, a two-day exhibition dedicated to luxury and glamour, will have some leading designers exhibiting their collections, and proceeds from the sale of some products will go to charities.

Russian military chief predicts natural resource wars

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 AM

Moscow, Feb 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The level of existing and potential military threats for Russia may increase significantly by 2030, and wars for natural resources should be expected, according to Russian General Staff chief Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov.

Bronte sisters' iconic home refurbished to original decor

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): The former home of the Bronte sisters has been restored to the design of the authors' era after researchers found fragments of its original decor.

News Corporation's net income double in Q4

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): News Corporation has reported a more-than-doubling in profits, but spent another 56 million dollars to cover costs related to the defunct News of the World.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

Bruce Willis unveils 'Die Hard' mural

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Bruce Willis unveiled a permanent tribute to his 'Die Hard' character John McClane at a movie studio in California, to mark 25 years since the original film's release.

German embassy to organise two-day football training camp

January 31, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen sporting ties between Germany and India, the European nation's embassy here is organising a two-day football camp to train school children.

Oscar academy gets 1,000 original movie posters

January 31, 2013 at 9:02 AM

London, Jan 31 (IANS) More than 1,000 original Hollywood movie posters have been donated to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by a private collector from Chicago, BBC reported.

John Densmore pens tell-all book about dispute with Doors bandmates

January 30, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): The Doors drummer John Densmore is set reveal all about his longtime feud with bandmates Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek in a new tell-all book.

India-Australia FTA at exchange of offers stage

January 29, 2013 at 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) With the exchange of offers made on goods, the next stage in the

When Vidya, Priyanka joined Big B for 'Jumma chumma' act

January 27, 2013 at 2:40 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan performed the song "Jumma chumma" at the Stardust Awards and he was really overwhelmed when some of the leading ladies of Bollywood, including Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra, joined him on the stage for the gig.

One Globe 2013 conference in Delhi next month

January 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) A galaxy of speakers will address One Globe 2013: Uniting Knowledge Communities, scheduled to be held at Delhi Feb 7-8.

Change is an idea in Chanakya's new manifesto (IANS Book Review)

January 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Book: "Chanakya's New Manifesto: To Resolve Crisis Within India"

India, Australia to begin talks on civil nuclear pact (With Image)

January 21, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India and Australia will begin negotiations on a bilateral civil nuclear energy cooperation pact in March.

Colosseum's restored passageway reveals colourful frescoes and graffiti

January 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, January 19 (ANI): A long-delayed restoration of Rome's Colosseum's only intact internal passageway has yielded ancient traces of red, black, green and blue frescoes as well as graffiti and drawings of phallic symbols.

Abu Dhabi to host international IT conference

January 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 15 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host an international conference on information technology supported by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Australian aborigines have Indian genes

January 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Australia is thought to have remained largely isolated between its initial colonization around 40,000 years ago and the arrival of Europeans in the late 1800s.

19th Century steam train returns to London Underground to mark 150 anniversary of Tube

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Jan. 14 (ANI): A steam train which carried passengers in the 19th Century has returned to the Tube to mark 150 years since the first London Underground journey.

Beyonce crowned 'Sexiest Woman of the 21st Century'

January 10, 2013 at 11:46 AM

New York, Jan. 10 (ANI): Beyonce has topped the list of '100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century' - compiled by GQ magazine.

Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to TV?

January 7, 2013 at 9:11 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar reportedly has plans to make her television return in a new sitcom.

Is Alaska heading towards ice age?

January 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM

London, Jan 3 (IANS) Far from the effects of global warming, the snow covered land of Alaska is actually growing colder, according to new research.

Tapeworm pills among faddy and unusual celeb diets

January 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

London, January 3 (ANI): Hollywood film stars, who were role models from the very beginning, each had his or her own diet guru cashing in on their fame.

Grandparents becoming more tech savvy

December 29, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Dec. 29 (ANI): Instead of picking up the phone, many grandparents are now using social networking sites to update their relatives, with nearly a quarter of grannies claiming they are regular users of Facebook, a study has revealed.

We have no room for others amid our hectic hi-tech lives, says Pope

December 26, 2012 at 11:09 AM

London, December 26 (ANI): New technology and instant communication is leaving people with no room for the important things in life, the Pope has said.

Jon Voight buys Christmas gifts for Brangelina's brood

December 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

New York, Dec 25 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's father Jon Voight was reportedly spotted buying toys for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's crew.

Meteorite that fell over Northern California on April 22 was 'one of fastest and rarest ever'

December 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): A meteorite that exploded as a fireball over California's Sierra foothills this past spring was among the fastest, rarest meteorites known to have hit the Earth, it has been revealed.

'Nearly extinct' Darwin's Galapagos tortoises more than 1,000 in number now

December 16, 2012 at 3:18 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): Galapagos tortoise, who's number had slipped down to merely 15 in the world in the 1970s, have risen to 1,000 on the islands thanks to a successful breeding programme.

An art form that heals and entertains

December 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Artistes from India and South Korea Wednesday combined martial arts forms with traditional dance techniques to showcase a unique art form that was both entertaining and healing, on the sidelines of a three-day international seminar in the capital.

Shia LaBeouf to make Broadway debut

December 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

London, Dec 13 (IANS) Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his Broadway debut opposite Alec Baldwin in forthcoming stage play "Orphans".

Arrested Odisha activist's son says he was framed

December 11, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (IANS) The son of a human rights activist, who was arrested last week in Odisha's Gajapati district for allegedly supplying arms to Maoists, has accused the police of framing him after he raised his voice against a ruling party legislator.

India has to accept China's presence in 'exclusive' areas: Khurshid

December 10, 2012 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India will have to accept the "new reality" of China's presence in areas it considers exclusive as it converts the relationship into a "meaningful partnership", External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Monday, while stressing that greater collaboration between the two would define Asia's role in the 21st century.

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.

What impedes Australia, India ties? (Comment)

December 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM

While there has been a flurry of visits to India by high-powered Australian trade delegations and politicians, observers are baffled by the slow pace at which the bilateral ties are growing.

Historic Durbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan gets a facelift

December 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec.7 (ANI): Rashtrapati Bhavan's historic Durbar Hall has been given a facelift and has been reopened for public viewing.

Outrage over Swedish artist using ashes of Holocaust victims to make painting

December 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Washington, Dec. 7 (ANI): A Swedish artist has caused outrage after it was revealed that he used the ashes of incinerated Nazi death camp victims to make a painting.

Mario Balotelli gets Ghengis Khan's quote tattooed on chest

November 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): Mario Balotelli recently added to his collection of inkings with the a from the Twelfth Century warlord Ghengis Khan.

Company linked to P-Diddy to pay $1200 damages to families hit by Bangladesh garment factory fire

November 29, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): The families of nearly 112 workers killed in a Bangladesh garment factory fire will receive 1,200 dollars each from a company linked to hip-hop mogul Sean Combs' clothing line.

'Breaking Dawn 2' tops weekend box office yet again with $64m revenue

November 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM

New York, November 26 (ANI): Kristen Stewart's finale as Bella Swan in 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' topped the weekend box office for the second consecutive week with 64 million dollars during the five-day holiday stretch that began on Wednesday.

'Ageing' Ponting under more pressure after duck in Gabba Test

November 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Sydney, Nov 12(ANI): Veteran batsman Ricky Ponting has come under further pressure after his third duck in four innings against world number one Test team South Africa as Australia's top order collapsed once again in the ongoing Gabba Test.

Australia, India to share TV content

November 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The agreement between Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and India's public broadcaster Prasar Bharati will help the signatories share content by utilising Doordarshan and ABC's extensive networks, Australia's Minister for Arts and Regional Development Simon Crean said here Thursday.

Australia, India ink broadcasting partnership pact

November 8, 2012 at 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov.8 (ANI): The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and India's Public Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, will help to build a much stronger people-to-people and media partnership between our two countries', said Australian Minister for the Arts and Regional Development Simon Crean following a meeting today with Jawhar Sircar, the CEO of Prasar Bharati.

Most popular phrases used by dads revealed

November 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, Nov. 6 (ANI): "Do you think I'm made of money?" has topped a poll of the most frequently-used sayings among Britain's dads, followed closely by "money doesn't grow on trees," a poll has revealed.

Hindi language set to be at core of Australian education system

November 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Sydney, Nov. 4 (ANI): Australian Education Minister Peter Garrett has said no child should be denied the chance to learn an Asian language as the importance of the region increases over the next century.

Australia's plan to send graduates to India to gain IT experience draws criticism

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Sydney, Nov. 2 (ANI): A programme backed by New South Wales to send Australian university graduates to India has drawn criticism from outspoken members of the state's technology sector.

Australian states push for more trade with India

November 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Melbourne, Nov 2 (IANS) With an announcement of 10-year strategy, South Australia has become the latest Australian state to focus on increasing commercial engagement with India. South Australia plans to focus primarily on the energy, education and environmental services as a part of the ambitious plan.

Australian schoolchildren to learn Hindi, Chinese

October 31, 2012 at 10:44 PM

London, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia plans to introduce Asian languages, including, Hindi and Chinese, at schools in a bid to help the country exploit the region's economic growth, a media report said.

Statue of Liberty reopens after year-long renovation

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

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

Australia aims to prosper by developing ties with Asia

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Sydney, Oct. 28 (ANI): The wealth of Australians and the nation as a whole will significantly rise over the next decade through increased engagement with a rapidly rising Asia, a new white paper has said.

Santana mesmerises Bangalore with his rock fusion classics

October 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Bangalore, Oct 27 (ANI): Bangalore swayed to the tune of legendary rock guitarist Carlos Santana, as he performed amid a roaring crowd.

Fabrice Muamba 'back from dead to walk down isle with girlfriend'

October 22, 2012 at 4:07 PM

London, October 22 (ANI): Fabrice Muamba, who proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine's day just a month before his collapse, didn't waste a single moment once he got back on his feet and had a fairytale ending by finally marrying the love of his life.

'Paranormal Activity 4' leads weekend box office with $30.2m debut

October 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM

New York, October 22 (ANI): Paramount's 'Paranormal Activity 4' debuted at number one this weekend with 30.2 million dollars, which was a big drop from the 40-and 50-million-dollar openings of the last two instalments.

Marie Antoinette's silk slippers fetch 50k euros at auction

October 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

London, Oct 19 (ANI): 18th Century French queen Marie Antoinette's pair of green-and-pink silk slippers have been auctioned for 50,000 euros on the anniversary of her execution.

Infrastructure, IT hardware, defence high on India-South Korea talks

October 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) Infrastructure, energy, IT hardware, small and medium enterprises as well as defence are some of the most promising areas of cooperation in an expanded relationship between South Korea and India.