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

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

Chris Brown faces backlash from neighbours over 'monster graffiti' house

May 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Chris Brown has angered his neighbours after decorating the outside of his Hollywood Hills residence with colourful spray-painted murals.

Chaturvedi nominated Commonwealth TT president

May 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) nominated TTFI chief P.C. Chaturvedi as its president, while inducting Ganeshan Neelakanta Iyer, the chief referee at the championships here, as full-member of its technical committee during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) here.

Shraddha Kapoor hopes for fairy tale romance

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) A die-hard romantic, Shraddha Kapoor, who has an appetite for love stories like "Pyasa", "Devdas" and "Titanic", would love to experience dream like romance in real life too.

Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with Tata Communications

May 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications to meet the growing demand for mobile data.

Vital organs of Sarabjit Singh were not present in his body, say doctors

May 3, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Amritsar/Bhikhiwind, May 3 (ANI): Doctors, who conducted an autopsy on Sarabjit Singh in Patti near Amritsar last night, have concluded that the vital organs of the Indian death row prisoner were not present in his body.

Shuttler Sindhu in semis of Malaysia Open

May 2, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 2 (IANS) Top seed P.V. Sindhu reached the women's singles semi-finals of the Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold here at the Juara Indoor Stadium by winning both her second round and quarter-final matches Thursday.

Mark Zuckerberg holidays in Hawaii with wife

April 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg went on a low-key vacation to Hawaii with his wife Priscilla Chan.

Mark Zuckerberg enjoys low-key trip to Hawaii with wife

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New York, Apr. 25 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan were seen enjoying Kauai's beloved Bubba burgers and slurping down smoothies in their sandals during a recent vacation to Hawaii.

Shraddha focuses on story, doesn't fret about scenes

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Shraddha Kapoor gives importance to "good story" and "good role", and says that she treats lovemaking or bold scene like any other sequence.

Mayan Long Count calendar did end on December 2012

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Carbon dating of a wooden beam from a Guatemalan temple has confirmed the end date of the Mayan Long Count calendar.

Kashyap, Sindhu advance in Badminton Asia Championships

April 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Taipei, April 17 (IANS) Parupalli Kashyap and P.V. Sindhu led the Indian charge at the Badminton Asia Championships winning the opening rounds of their respective categories here at the Taipei Arena Wednesday.

Russian figure skater dislocates shoulder in fall

April 13, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Figure skater Konstantin Menshov has withdrawn from the World Team Trophy in Japan after dislocating his shoulder in a fall during a free programme.

Ex jailbird Wesley Snipes offered role in Sly's new 'Expendables' sequel

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New York, April 9 (ANI): Wesley Snipes, who was recently released from jail, is set to hit the silver screen.

Better lifestyle could help cure high BP

April 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Five simple lifestyle changes can help people beat high blood pressure and save millions of lives every year, according to world health experts.

Qualifying school graduates aim to shine at Panasonic Open India

March 30, 2013 at 3:38 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Promising graduates from the Asian Tour Qualifying School will be looking to stamp their mark when they tee off against the region's top players at the Panasonic Open India here next week.

Jackie Chan helps raise $1.8m funds for charity

March 24, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (ANI): Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan has helped raised RM3mil ($1.8m ) from the auction of two Richard Mille watches and a painting during SM Chong Hwa's fund-raising dinner and concert on Saturday.

Ronald Reagan's daughter publishes 'lesbian love story' on Amazon

March 21, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New York, Mar. 21 (ANI): Ronald Reagan's not-so-conservative daughter Patti Davis has authored a lesbian love story titled, 'Till Human Voices Wake Us.'

Siddikur surges into one-shot lead at SAIL-SBI Open

March 8, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Bangladeshi Siddikur was rock steady as he carded a third straight four-under-par 68 for a one-shot lead over title holder Anirban Lahiri of India at the SAIL-SBI Open Friday.

Rookie Khalin Joshi maintains lead at SAIL-SBI open

March 7, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Indian rookie Khalin Joshi and Rashid Khan held the spotlight on day two of the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Thursday.

SAIL-SBI Open: Rookie Khalin Joshi shares lead after Round 1

March 6, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Thailand's Chapchai Nirat launched his quest to end a four-year win-less run with a superb six-under-par 66 to share the first round lead with Indian rookie Khalin Joshi at the SAIL-SBI Open golf here Wednesday.

Jackie caught on camera driving car with military plates

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Beijing, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Photographs showing actor Jackie Chan using a car with military plates - which carry exemptions from tolls and other fees - have spurred controversy in China, the South China Morning Post said Friday.

Now, diagnostic 'cocktail' to fight world's leading diseases

March 1, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): Researchers believe a diagnostic "cocktail" containing a single drop of blood, a dribble of water, and a dose of DNA powder with gold particles could help improve diagnosis and treatment of the world's leading diseases in the near future.

Now, diagnostic 'cocktail' to fight world's leading diseases

March 1, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Washington, March 1 (ANI): Researchers believe a diagnostic "cocktail" containing a single drop of blood, a dribble of water, and a dose of DNA powder with gold particles could help improve diagnosis and treatment of the world's leading diseases in the near future.

Can't stop overeating? Maybe it's in your blood

February 27, 2013 at 11:47 AM

London, February 27 (ANI): Researchers have found that bone marrow cells that produce brain-derived eurotrophic factor (BDNF), known to affect regulation of food intake, travel to part of the hypothalamus in the brain where they "fine-tune" appetite.

Facebook, Google among tech giants launching $15 mln prize to cure deadly diseases

February 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New York, Feb 21 (ANI): The founders of Google, Facebook and other tech giants have announced a new multi-million-dollar prize for scientists who are working to cure the world's most devastating diseases.

Roadside billboards can distract drivers

February 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, February 15 (ANI): Language used on billboards can provoke an emotional response that affects our driving abilities, a University of Alberta researcher has discovered.

Zuckerberg, wife, America's second-biggest charity donors in 2012

February 13, 2013 at 3:37 PM

London, Feb. 13 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan were the second-largest philanthropists in America last year as they gave away nearly half a billion dollars.

Bruce Springsteen honoured with 'Person of the Year' title

February 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): Bruce Springsteen was recognised as MusiCare's 2013 Person of the Year at a star-studded event hosted by comedian Jon Stewart and held in conjunction with the annual Grammy Awards.

Fruits, vegetables help protect kidneys

February 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (IANS) Fruits and vegetables may help protect kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), resulting in excess acid build-up, says a new finding.

Pallikal wins Meadowood Pharmacy Open

February 4, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Winnipeg, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal won the Meadowood Pharmacy Open here by defeating Joey Chan of Hong Kong 3-0 in the final.

Burmese python is a babysitter to 13-yr-old boy

February 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

London, Feb. 2 (ANI): A Chinese family from southern China has raised eyebrows with their choice of babysitter for their 13-year-old son - a 15ft giant Burmese python.

Jackie Chan is better actor than all Khans of Bollywood, says Mallika Sherawat

January 30, 2013 at 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): The 'Murder' star Mallika Sherawat has revealed that she admires the Hollywood superstar Jackie Chan more than the Khans of Bollywood.

No more botox for Kidman

January 29, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has tried wrinkle-smoothing injections to look young, but now she wants to have flexible facial expressions.

Tall, thin women more susceptible to Mycobacterial disease

January 24, 2013 at 4:33 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Researchers at National Jewish Health have revealed that tall, thin women face a greater risk of infection with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), cousins of the organism that causes tuberculosis.

Dalai Lama at DSC Jaipur lit fest

January 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Buddha will smile on the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival this year when the 14th Dalai Lama attends the literary carnival on the eve of the discussion,"The Buddha in Literature' Jan 25. The festival, which is devoting a special segment to Buddhism for the first time, will take a look at the impact of the faith on lifestyles, literature, arts and culture.

How the way you hold your bag can tell a lot about you

January 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 15 (ANI): A body language expert has given an insight into a woman life and personality by the way she holds her handbag.

WHO congratulates India for national regulatory authority for vaccines

January 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated India on recent success in WHO's assessment of the country's national regulatory authority for vaccines.

Will original work from India ever shine at the Oscars?

January 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Oscar nominations for "Lincoln" and "Life Of Pi" have raised hopes of India again triumphing at the Academy Awards gala. Film historian S.M.M. Ausaja says their wins would be good for the country, while globally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur feels it's high time original work from India is honoured at the Oscars.

'CZ12' forecasts doom (IANS Movie Review)

January 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Film: "CZ12"; Cast: Jackie Chan, Yao Xingtong, Kwong Sang-woo, Zhang Lanxin, Laura Weissbecker, Oliver Platt; Director: Jackie Chan; Rating: **

'Tennessee Waltz' singer Patti Page dies at 85

January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Jan. 3 (ANI): American singer Patti Page, whose 1950 hit 'Tennessee Waltz' topped the US charts for months, has died after suffering a congestive heart failure in a nursing home in Southern California on Tuesday. She was 85.

Sindhu, Kashyap reach maiden Grand Prix finals

December 22, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) India's rising badminton star P.V. Sindhu and London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap reached their maiden finals of a Grand Prix Gold event at the K.L.Garg-Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold here Saturday.

Facebook founder donates $500 mn to charity

December 20, 2012 at 8:21 PM

London, Dec 20 (IANS) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has donated about $500 million in stock to a Silicon Valley charity which is his largest donation to date, Daily Mail reported.

Jackie Chan in trouble for bragging about arms

December 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20 (ANI): Jackie Chan is being probed by police for illegal possession of firearms, after he boasted about fighting off several gangsters with three pistols and six grenades.

Gurusaidutt, Thulasi crowned champions of Tata Open Badminton

December 16, 2012 at 10:30 PM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) In a fiercely contested match, Indian shuttler R.M.V. Gurusaidutt defeated compatriot B. Sai Praneeth to grab the men's singles title of the $15,000 Tata Open India International Challenge here at the CCI courts Sunday.

Jackie Chan sparks controversy by saying 'China should regulate what can and cannot be protested in

December 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Dec. 14 (ANI): Hollywood superstar Jackie Chan has sparked controversy after he suggested that the Chinese Government should regulate 'what can and cannot be protested' in his hometown, Hong Kong.

Kim Kardashian most-searched person on Yahoo!

December 4, 2012 at 2:20 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian has become the most-searched person on search engine Yahoo! this year.

Gurusaidutt, Srikanth in semis of Macau Open

November 30, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Macau, Nov 30 (IANS) Indian shuttlers R.M.V. Gurusaidutt and K. Srikanth reached the men's singles semi-finals of the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold here Friday by winning their respective matches.

Flashing a smile gets men their way with women

November 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

London, Nov 29 (IANS) All men need to do is flash a smile at a woman to get her to do his bidding, as suggested by an European study.

Chinese women bodyguards, latest 'status symbol' for country's billionaires!

November 29, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): Young women in China are training to be the 'must have' mercenaries or bodyguards to some of the wealthiest people in the country.

Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell reunite for nude photoshoot

November 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, Nov 29 (ANI): Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, who brought the word supermodel to the masses over two decades ago, have reunited by posing on the cover of a magazine.

Simple smile 'may hold key to having your way with women'

November 29, 2012 at 11:19 AM

London, November 29 (ANI): All men need to do is flash a grin at a woman and she is more likely to do what he asks, researchers say.

India and China negotiate film co?production deal

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Filmmakers and studios in India can look forward to breaking into the booming and yet highly restricted film market in China with a co?production agreement the two countries may sign and changing atmospherics as the new leadership in that country promises a more open economy, leaving the door ajar for business.

Babies learn to walk after dozens of falls per day

November 22, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Washington, November 22 (ANI): Infants learn new things and acquire new skills every day and researchers have suggested that the abilities that they demonstrate early on can shape the development of skills later in life, in childhood and beyond.

Congress, BJP in close contest for tribal votes

November 20, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) As Gujarat gets ready to go to the polls next month, the closest contest is going to be perhaps over the hilly and densely forested eastern peripheries of the state, where the majority of the population is tribal in origin.

Channing Tatum's super romantic, says wife

November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Channing Tatum's wife Jenna Dewan has revealed that her hubby often makes grand romantic gestures for her.

How infection triggers autoimmune disease

November 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Washington, November 10 (ANI): Australian scientists have confirmed a 'weak link' in the immune system - identifying the exact conditions under which an infection can prompt the body to attack itself.

Bhullar takes two-shot lead in Macau

October 11, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Macau, Oct 11 (IANS) In-form Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar rode on an eagle's wing to shoot a sizzling eight-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead after the first round of the $750,000 Venetian Macau Open here Thursday.

Lahiri aims to fine-tune game at Macau Open

October 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Macau, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri aims to fine-tune his game at the $750,000 Venetian Macau Open which starts Thursday after several inconsistent weeks on Tour.

Venise Chan lifts Bidar Open

October 6, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Bidar, Oct 6 (IANS) Top seed Wing Yau Venise Chan of Hong Kong lived up to her billing as she lifted the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's futures tennis championship singles title here Saturday.

Chan to meet Miyazaki in Bidar Open final

October 5, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Bidar, Oct 5 (IANS) Top seed Wing Yau Venise Chan set up a title clash against unseeded Yumi Miyazaki of Japan as the Indian Challenge ended at the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's futures tennis championship at the Police Training School courts here Friday.

Chan to meet Miyazaki in Bidar Open final

October 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

Bidar, Oct 5 (IANS) Top seed Wing Yau Venise Chan set up a title clash against unseeded Yumi Miyazaki of Japan as the Indian Challenge ended at the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's futures tennis championship at the Police Training School courts here Friday.

'Billionaire' Facebook CEO Zuckerberg admits he 'wears same clothes every day'

October 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

London, Oct 5 (ANI): Billionaire Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that he wears the same outfit every day and has 'maybe 20' of the same grey t-shirt he is generally seen wearing.

The morality of tax avoidance (The Funny Side)

October 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM

I love a good scandal. When the paparazzi are camped outside a mansion and newspaper sub-editors are jacking up their headline sizes, my heart fills with hope for humanity.

Ankita, Prarthana reach Bidar Open semis

October 4, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Bidar, Oct 4 (IANS) Fifth seed Ankita Raina and national junior champion Prarthana Thombare scripted contrasting wins storming into the semifinals of the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open women's futures tennis championship at the Police Training School courts here Thursday.

Zuckerberg owns 20 identical grey T-shirts

October 3, 2012 at 6:06 PM

London, Oct 3 (IANS) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said he owns 20 identical grey T-shirts, and that was why it seems he wears the same thing every day.

Prerna loses in opening round of Bidar Open

October 2, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Bidar, Oct 2 (IANS) Unseeded Varunya Wongteanchai of Thailand defeated Prerna Bhambri 7-5, 6-3 to move into the second round of the Ashok Kheny $10,000 ITF Bidar Open Women's futures tennis championship at the Police Training School courts here Tuesday.

Prerna faces Yang in ITF final

September 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Gulbarga (Karnataka), Sep 28 (IANS) Unseeded Prerna Bhambri and fourth seed Zi Yang of China set up a title clash with resounding wins in the semi-final of the $10,000 ITF Gulbarga Open women's Futures tennis championship here Friday.

Gulbarga Open: Prerna Bhambri enters semis

September 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Gulbarga, Sep 27 (IANS) A gritty Prerna Bhambri clawed her way into the semis of the US$10,000 ITF Gulbarga Open women's futures tennis championship at the expense of injured Emily Webley Smith of Great Britain here at the Dr. Chandrashekar Patil Stadium Thursday.

Male DNA found in women's brains

September 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, September 27 (ANI): Male DNA is commonly found in the brains of women, most likely derived from prior pregnancy with a male fetus.

Rushmi packs off Kyra at ITF meet

September 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Gulbarga, Sep 26 (IANS) Former national champion Rushmi Chakravarthi turned the clock back to beat a 10-year younger but higher ranked third seed Kyra Shroff 6-3, 6-0 and enter the quarterfinals of the $10,000 ITF Gulbarga Open women's Futures tennis championship here Wednesday.

Rushmi advances to second round of Gulbarga Open

September 25, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Gulbarga, Sep 25 (IANS) Veteran player Rushmi Chakravarthi overcame Napatsakorn Sankaew of Thailand 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4 at the ITF Gulbarga Open women's futures tennis championship at the Dr. Chandrashekar Patil Stadium here Tuesday.

1,000-year-old tomb found in Mexico

September 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Mexico City, Sep 21 (IANS/EFE) Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than 1,000 years old in the western state of Michoacan, authorities said.

Jeev 11th in opening round of Panasonic Open

September 20, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Hyogo (Japan), Sep 20 (IANS) Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh carded a 67 to finish 11th in the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open here Thursday.

Tiny steel spheres make water boil without bubbles

September 14, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, September 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Northwestern University have engineered a special surface that allows water to boil without producing bubbles.

Polio-free Southeast Asia within reach: WHO

September 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Eleven countries in Southeast Asia region are now on track to declaring the region polio-free as the last case of wild polio virus there was reported in Jan 2011 in India, making a regional polio-free certification possible in early 2014, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said Wednesday.

Hei survives a scare in Indian Open junior squash

August 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Chennai, Aug 30 (IANS) Top seed Yuen Tsun Hei (Hong Kong) survived a scare as he came back from 0-2 down to beat Madhav Dhingra 3-2 and enter the final of the Boys Under-17 singles in the Indian Open junior squash tournament here Thursday.

Ryan Lochte set to cameo in '90210'

August 15, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (ANI): Ryan Lochte will be playing himself on an episode of the CW's teen drama '90210' on October 29.

Scientists closer to developing anti-malaria shot

August 6, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, Aug 6 (IANS) Australian researchers have made a major breakthrough in the quest for a vaccine against malaria, which snuffs out a million lives every year, particularly of children.

Man City hopes meeting with Jackie Chan would inspire players for more success

July 26, 2012 at 4:02 PM

London, July 26(ANI): Manchester City players met legendary actor and martial-arts expert Jackie Chan after they arrived in Beijing for the second leg of their pre-season tour on Wednesday, and the club hopes the meeting could inspire the players to achieve more success.

Bruce Springsteen battling depression, suicidal thoughts since early 1980s

July 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New York, July 25 (ANI): Bruce Springsteen has revealed that he's been seeing a shrink since 1982, when depression made him suicidal while he was on the cusp of superstardom.

Jackie Chan backtracks on decision to quit action flicks

July 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM

London, July 18 (ANI): Jackie Chan has had a change of heart over his decision to retire from action films, as he has assured that he is definitely not quitting.

Cambodian fathers build sex huts for teenage daughters

July 17, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, July 17 (ANI): Generally sex before marriage is considered a great taboo and the prospect of a teenage girl spending the night with her boyfriend remains highly unlikely.

Jolie taught Jagger how it feels when lover beds you and then walks away

July 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, July 16 (ANI): Christopher Andersen, the author of Mick Jagger's compelling new biography, has described how the musician's affair with Carla Bruni drove his then girlfriend Jerry Hall to despair, before he turned his attention to a beautiful young unknown woman called Angelina Jolie.

Banana genome sequenced to save it from extinction

July 15, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, July 15 (ANI): Researchers have sequenced the genome of bananas, the humble yellow staple food facing pests and diseases that threaten to wipe it out across the globe, in an effort to save them from imminent demise.

Unpeeling bananas' genes may help produce disease-resistant varieties

July 12, 2012 at 1:36 PM

Washington, July 12(ANI): Scientists have for the first time sequenced the banana genome, which may help save the humble yellow fruit from imminent collapse.

Jackie Chan donates 125,000 pounds for flood relief in Thailand

July 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

London, July 11 (ANI): Jackie Chan has donated 125,000 pounds to officials in Thailand on Sunday to help boost the country's flood relief fund.

Scientists develop new animal model to tackle liver disease

July 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) Scientists have developed lab opossums as the new animal model to tackle the most common liver disease afflicting up to 15 million Americans for which there is no cure.

Jackie Chan to star in comedy

June 28, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, June 28 (ANI): Jackie Chan is set to appear as a detective in a currently untitled English-language comedy flick.

Chinese language school slammed for attracting students with 'sexy' teachers

June 18, 2012 at 6:47 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): An online language 'school', which has deployed bikini-clad glamour models to help foreigners learn Mandarin, is facing criticism from feminists in China.

L.A Man has eaten at more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants

June 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): An amateur restaurant reviewer has eaten in more than 6,090 Chinese restaurants in the L.A. in the past 60 years, and aims to try out every authentic Chinese eatery around the city at least once.

Shahid, Priyanka's 'Uff' moment at IIFA Rocks

June 9, 2012 at 7:20 AM

Singapore, June 9 (IANS) Actors Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra rocked the stage as they performed on song "Uff" from their upcoming film "Teri Meri Kahaani" at IIFA Rocks, a fashion and musical night organised as a part of ongoing 13th International Indian Film Academy Weekend and awards here.

Depp turns saviour for Patti Smith

June 7, 2012 at 4:24 AM

London, June 6 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp helped Patti Smith record the title track of her new album "Banga".

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla take boat ride around Italian coast on honeymoon

May 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Newlywed Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, finally put their billions to good use during their honeymoon as they were photographed taking their romantic getaway from land to sea on Tuesday.

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg spends measly 32 euros on honeymoon lunch

May 29, 2012 at 6:31 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg splurged out on a romantic meal that cost him 32 Euros, with his new bride while on their Italian honeymoon.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan make 'accidental' cameo on Chinese TV

May 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): Mark Zuckerberg and his now-wife Priscilla Chan made a surprise appearance in a documentary about China's police force while vacationing in Shanghai in March.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan enjoy honeymoon in Italy

May 29, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have chosen to spend their honeymoon in low-key style in Italy.he Facebook CEO, who went public with his company this month, and Chan toured some of the city's iconic sites like the Sistine Chapel and the Spanish Steps.

Beast Zuckerberg accompanies 'mom' Priscilla Chan down the aisle

May 29, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): Mark Zuckerberg's longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, took her walk to the aisle with the couple's dog, Beast, in tow.

Zuckerberg honeymooning in Rome

May 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM

Rome, May 29 (IANS/AKI) Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan were spotted during their honeymoon in Rome by a tourist who posted their photo on Twitter.

Mrs Zuckerberg's wedding dress designer fails to sell more pieces

May 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): The store from where Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan bought her wedding dress hasn't sold another gown similar to the one she wore at her surprise wedding to the Facebook CEO.

Mrs Zuckerberg's wedding dress designer fails to sell more pieces

May 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): The store from where Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan bought her wedding dress hasn't sold another gown similar to the one she wore at her surprise wedding to the Facebook CEO.