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

Funeral of Indo-Canadian family killed in accident held

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Toronto, May 4 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family, who died in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, was held Friday with hundreds of people in attendance.

3 Egyptians killed in fight over insulting president on Facebook

May 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Three people were killed in Egypt after a Facebook overnight spat over President Mohamed Morsi turned into a bloody fight, state-run Al-Ahram news website reported Friday.

President Mukherjee asks children from J-K to spread message of peace and goodwill

May 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): A group of 14 differently abled children from the remote area of Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Five Indo-Canadians die in accident, funeral Friday

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Toronto, May 2 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family who were killed in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, will be held Friday.

US air traffic volume goes up

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) US airline traffic in January this year expanded from the year-ago level, indicating that the airline industry is witnessing a steady recovery, the transportation department reported.

Three n-subs to join Russian navy this year

April 24, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Navy will take delivery of two Project 955 Borey-class ballistic-missile submarines, the Alexander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh, and one Yasen-class attack submarine, the Severodvinsk, by the end of the year, a defence ministry official said.

Newly found Earth-like planets ideal search for SETI to find life in space

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Two super-Earth planets, which had been discovered by NASA's Kepler mission along with a new planetary system that is home to five small planets around a slightly smaller star than the Sun, may sustain life after all.

Travel hacker reveals secret tips on how to vacation around world for free

April 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr. 17 (ANI): A secret group of people called 'travel hackers' is vacationing around the world for free.

Aeroplane toilets to get even smaller to make space for more seats

April 4, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Sydney, Apr. 4 (ANI): The latest move in a series of cost-cutting measures introduced by American airlines is to squeeze the space of toilets in the aircrafts, making space for more seats.

Pentagon taking over drones programme from CIA may not lead to greater transparency

March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Washington, Mar. 21 (ANI): The growing speculation that the White House is preparing to shift its secretive drone programme from the Central Intelligence Agency to the Pentagon is raising new questions: how much more transparency this move would bring into the use of the unmanned ariel vehicles.

US airline to offer 'light shower' tech as jet lag cure

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): An US airline is attempting to cure jet lag with a "light shower."

Egyptian protesters torch police station as Kerry arrives

March 3, 2013 at 3:39 AM

Cairo, March 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) As US Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Cairo Saturday for talks to help overcome the country's economic crisis, Egyptian protesters torched a police station in the Suez Canal city of Port Said.

New Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel says US 'can't dictate' to the world

February 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 28 (ANI): America cannot "dictate to the world" and must work with allies and build relationships with other nations, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said shortly after being sworn as the new Pentagon chief.

Ex Indian Canadian MP quits amid tax-evasion charges

February 9, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Toronto, Feb 9 (IANS) Sukh Dhaliwal, a former Indian Canadian member of parliament, has resigned as a British Columbia Liberal Party candidate in the coming provincial election amid tax-evasion charges, media reports said.

Apex court seeks report on Tamil Nadu crops

February 4, 2013 at 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday directed the chairman of the Central Water Commission to constitute a three-member expert committee to visit the Cauvery Delta Basin to make an assessment of standing crops in Tamil Nadu.

Delta Corp's Q3 net profit declines by nearly 50 percent

January 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Hospitality and gaming industry major Delta Corp. Thursday reported a decline of nearly 50 percent in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of the current 2012-13 fiscal.

Literature, culture draw India, Bangladesh closer

January 30, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) Hopeful about relations between India and Bangladesh improving despite differences over water-sharing and border security issues, celebrated columnist and Bangladeshi author Farah Ghuznavi feels that love of literature and cultural affinity would serve to bind the two neighbours.

Broadway revival of `Evita' to close

January 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM

New York, Jan 26 (IANS/EFE) The revival of the musical "Evita", which brought pop superstar Ricky Martin back to the Broadway stage, will ring down the curtain for the last time next Saturday.

Russian Navy to get latest N-sub

December 30, 2012 at 7:33 AM

St. Petersburg, Dec 30 (IANS) Yury Dolgoruky, Russia's latest ballistic missile nuclear submarine, will be put into service with the navy Sunday.

Piracy remains a global security threat (Comment)

December 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Somali pirates have finally released the Panama-flagged merchant vessel MV Iceberg 1, along with six Indian sailors who were on board. Taken captive in March 2010, the owner of the cargo ship had stopped negotiations with the pirates, whilst also not paying any compensation to the sailor's families. These sailors had been held hostage for 33 months, the longest captivity period inflicted by pirates till date. Most of them have suffered signs of physical torture and illness.

Adele tops Forbes' 30 under 30 music list

December 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Johannesburg, Dec. 21 (ANI): Adele fended off competition from Swedish DJ Avicii and Justin Bieber to emerge as the "brightest star" of her generation in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list.

US airline traffic dips

December 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) US airline system traffic in September shrank from a year ago, authorities said.

Russia to float out new Borey class sub Dec 30

December 20, 2012 at 5:41 AM

Moscow, Dec 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Sevmash shipyard will float out a third Borey class strategic nuclear submarine - the Vladimir Monomakh - Dec 30.

Wife makes hoax bomb call to prevent hubby from flying to Paris without her

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, December 17 (ANI): A New Jersey woman falsely told cops her husband was plotting to blow up a plane in order to stop him from leaving the country without her.

Kidnappers free Nigerian minister's mother

December 14, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Lagos (Nigeria), Dec 14 (IANS) The mother of Nigeria's Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released by her kidnappers, five days after she was abducted from her home, CNN reported Friday.

Singapore Airlines in talks to sell stake in Virgin Atlantic

December 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, Dec. 3 (ANI): Singapore Airlines has said that it is in talks to sell its 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic.

New ketone drink 'may hold key to weight loss, diabetes, and Alzheimer's'

November 27, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, November 27 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a new drink that could not only help you lose weight, but could also treat epilepsy, diabetes and possibly even Alzheimer's, it has been revealed.

RiRi apologises to journos for locking herself up during jet tour

November 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): Rihanna has apologised to journalists, who are following her around the world on her 777 Tour, for locking herself in a "panic room" on her private jet for most of the week-long trek.

Nine more Indian fishermen arrested, five boats seized by Pakistan

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Karachi, Nov 15 (ANI): The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) of Pakistan has arrested nine more Indian fishermen and seized their five boats for fishing in Pakistani waters, an official statement has said.

Delta Goodrem's wax statue 'most damaged' at Madame Tussauds

November 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Melbourne, Nov 4 (ANI): Australian singer Delta Goodrem's waxwork has been the target of a sustained campaign of vandalism since it was installed at Madame Tussauds six months ago.

Nigeria to build wildlife park

October 25, 2012 at 1:35 AM

Lagos, Oct 25 (IANS) Nigeria plans to build a sprawling wildlife park with elephants, tigers, gorillas and lions, among other animals, as its residents to attract tourists.

UAE company discovers gas field in Egypt

October 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Sharjah, Oct 22 (IANS/WAM) UAE company Dana Gas has discovery a gas field in Egypt's Nile Delta region.

Bulava tests postponed due to software glitch

September 23, 2012 at 5:39 AM

Moscow, Sep 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Software glitches in the automated launch control system on board the Borey-class strategic submarines has caused a new delay in scheduled tests of the Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile, a minister said.

Indian company win 2012 Site Crystal Award

September 15, 2012 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Delhi company, Incentive Destinations, has been declared the 2012 Site Crystal Award winner in the category "Exceptional Motivational Travel Program".

Australian tennis ace Philippoussis' latest love interest Lovin 'very happy' with him

September 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Sydney, Sep 10(ANI): Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis recently went public about his new love Silvana Lovin, and the Melbourne-born model and budding actress has said she is very happy with Scud.

New fish species with male reproductive organ on its head discovered

August 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Aug 30 (ANI): A new species of fish where the males have their reproductive organs on their head has been discovered in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

Prince Harry's overfriendliness with protection officer raises concern

August 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, Aug 26 (ANI): One of Prince Harry's long-serving protection officers, who was in charge of his security during the naked frolic in the Las Vegas, has raised concerns over his "overfriendly" relationship with the royal.

'Tango Delta nominal' first words of safe Curiosity landing on Mars

August 22, 2012 at 1:52 PM

Washington, August 22 (ANI): There had been a debate amongst Curiosity's entry, descent and landing team about what their first words to indicate that the rover had reached the surface should be.

Egypt's buried hands may be ancient trophies

August 11, 2012 at 6:41 PM

London, Aug 11 (IANS) Sixteen buried hands uncovered recently in Egypt could be trophies victorious warriors took after battle 3,600 years ago, say experts.

16 severed right hands unearthed in ancient Egypt palace

August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, August 11 (ANI): Archaeologists excavating a palace in the ancient city of Avaris have got a glimpse into the brutal way warriors proved their prowess 3,600-year-ago.

Swarm of bees delay Pittsburgh flight

August 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

New York, August 4 (ANI): A JFK-bound Delta flight from Pittsburgh was delayed as the staff found a swarm of bees that had taken a liking to the left wing of the plane.

Putin attends n-submarine ceremony

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 AM

Moscow, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a ceremony to launch the construction of Russia's fourth Borei-class (Project 955A) ballistic missile submarine.

New US spy satellite launched by world's most powerful rocket

July 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new spy satellite launched into orbit on a secret mission for the U.S. military on Friday, roaring spaceward atop the world's most powerful rocket in use.

US rockers Flaming Lips set world record by performing 8 shows in 24 hrs

June 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM

London, June 30 (ANI): US rock band 'The Flaming Lips' has set a Guinness World Record for the most live shows in different cities within a period of 24 hours.

Archer Tarundeep Rai to vie for World Cup bronze

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Kolkata, June 21 (IANS) India's Tarundeep Rai lost in the semi-finals Wednesday and will play Gael Prevost of France for the bronze medal in the men's recurve individual event of the World Cup Archery Stage III at Ogden in the US, according to information received here.

Shane Warne's ex wife exposed as victim in secret paparazzi deals

June 10, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Melbourne, June 10 (ANI): Shane Warne's former wife Simone Callahan was allegedly tricked into pre-arranged paparazzi photoshoots by her new boyfriend, who accepted money from photographers to stage romantic moments.

Brian McFadden 'won't stoop as low as ex Delta Goodrem' by suing her

June 6, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Melbourne, June 6 (ANI): Brian McFadden has said that he won't sue his former fiance Delta Goodrem but he doesn't have anything nice to say about her either.

Delta Airlines buys stake in Aeromexico

June 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Mexico City, June 6 (IANS/EFE) Delta Airlines, the No. 2 carrier in the US, has acquired a 4.17 percent stake in Grupo Aeromexico for $65 million as part of a long-term strategic alliance, the Mexican ariline said.

I felt genuine love for Nick Jonas, says Delta Goodrem

June 5, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): Australian singer Delta Goodrem has opened up about her 10-month romance with Nick Jonas, insisting she felt "genuine love" for the teen heartthrob.

Vietnam War's 'Napalm girl' pic turns 40

June 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): It has been 40 years since the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph was taken during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972, depicting crying children, including a nine-year-old girl running naked on a road, after being severely burned on her back by a South Vietnamese napalm attack.

Goodrem felt trapped in relationship

May 29, 2012 at 7:35 AM

Melbourne, May 29 (IANS) Singer Delta Goodrem has revealed she felt trapped in her seven-year relationship with Brian Mcfadden and was desperate to break free.

Once 'moderate' Islamist politicians turn 'hardliners' ahead of Egypt's Prez elections

May 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Cairo, May 21 (ANI): Two main Islamist candidates, who had earlier presented themselves as 'moderates' have now moved to the right and attacked Western decadence threatening Egypt's alcohol industry.

Brazil Senate moves to expel lawmaker linked to crime

May 9, 2012 at 10:06 AM

Brasilia, May 9 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian Senate's Ethics Committee decided Tuesday to begin the process of expelling Sen. Demostenes Torres, who is accused of being part of an organization that runs gambling rackets.

Maracana Stadium work on target: World Cup officials

April 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 21 (IANS) Football World Cup 2014 officials have insisted Maracana Stadium's redevelopment remains on target after construction company Delta reportedly withdrew from the project.

Erotic novel 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' becomes UK bestseller

April 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Erotic novel 'Fifty Shades Of Grey', by British novelist E L James, has beaten the sales record for an erotic novel, toecome a number one bestseller in the UK, claims trade magazine The Bookseller.

Simple saliva test could detect oral cancer early

April 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Washington, April 18 (ANI): Scientists are on the way to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's sixth most common cancer.

Self proclaimed 9/11 mastermind Sheikh Mohammed may face death penalty

April 5, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 terror attacks Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a potential death sentence after being charged with the murder of thousands of US citizens.

NZ cannabis club using vending machine to sell drug

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Wellington, March 22 (ANI): New Zealand's first cannabis club has installed a vending machine to dispense the drug.

NZ cannabis club using vending machine to sell drug

March 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Wellington, March 22 (ANI): New Zealand's first cannabis club has installed a vending machine to dispense the drug.

Delta Goodrem breaks up with Nick Jonas

February 21, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 21 (ANI): Delta Goodrem, who had been dating Nick Jonas since 2011, has broken up with him.

Delta Goodrem breaks up with Nick Jonas

February 21, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Sydney, Feb 21 (ANI): Delta Goodrem, who had been dating Nick Jonas since 2011, has broken up with him.

Mouth spray developed from marijuana to treat severe cancer pain

January 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): A British pharmaceutical company has developed a mouth spray from key ingredients of marijuana to treat severe cancer pain.

Nick Jonas 'moved in' with Delta Goodrem in her Sydney house

December 25, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Nick Jonas has reportedly "moved in" with his girlfriend Delta Goodrem to her Sydney apartment.

Whitney Houston almost kicked off plane for refusing to tie seatbelt

October 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

London, Oct 14 (ANI): Whitney Houston was almost thrown off a flight in Atlanta after refusing to fasten her seatbelt.

Kim Kardashian's hubby comes face to face with her ex Ray J in flight

September 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM

New York, Sept 1 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's husband Kris Humphries and her ex Ray J, who has the sex tape with the model, recently came face to face in a flight.

NASA moon mission set for Sept. 8 launch

August 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM

Washington, August 26 (ANI): NASA's Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission, which is hoped to provide new information about how the Moon formed, has entered final preparations for a scheduled Sept. 8 launch onboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Jonas brothers double dating 'Down Under' darlings?

August 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Jonas brothers Joe and Nick are said to be double dating Delta Goodrem and her best friend Renee Bargh.

US soldier plans bringing baseball to Afghanistan

July 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Washington, July 27 (ANI): An American soldier in Afghanistan has planned to spread his love of baseball to children in the war-torn country.

China nod to visas for five-member Arunachal Karate team

July 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Naharlagun, July 17 (ANI): After marathon discussions with the Indian authorities, the Chinese Embassy int New Delhi has consented to issue visas to the Arunchalee karatekas, who are scheduled to represent India in the 11th Asian Karate-do Championship (Junior and Cadet) to be held at Quanghou City in Fujjian province of China from July 20 to 25 next, according to Arunachal Karate-do Association general secretary Langkung Marik.

One injured in plane collision at Boston's Logan Airport

July 15, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Boston (US0, July 15 (ANI): At least one person was injured after two planes collided on a taxiway at Boston's Logan Airport on Thursday night.

Delta told me about her going on a date with Nick: Brian McFadden

May 23, 2011 at 6:29 PM

Melbourne, May 23 (ANI): Irish musician Brian McFadden has revealed that his ex-fiance Delta Goodman had told him she was going on a date with 18-year-old Nick Jonas and wished her all the best with her new romantic life.

Delta Goodrem dating Nick Jonas

May 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

Melbourne, May 17 (ANI): Wasting time over a patch up with former fianc? Brian McFadden was not a radical option for Delta Goodrem who reportedly has found her new date in Nick Jonas.

Rabbi found guilty of groping female co-passenger on plane

May 6, 2011 at 4:12 PM

New York, May 6 (ANI): An Orthodox rabbi has been found guilty of groping a female Israel Defense Forces officer during a flight aboard a commercial jetliner bound for New York.

Osama killing elite US Navy SEALs earn a paltry 54,000 dollars per year

May 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Washington, May 5(ANI): The estimated salary for a US Navy SEAL is about 54,000 dollars per year, according to data from the US Department of Defense.

Doc accused in MJ's death saves life on flight

April 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Dr. Conrad Murray, accused of accidentally killing Michael Jackson, has saved a man's life on a flight to Minneapolis.

Brian McFadden's 'insecurities' led to Delta Goodrem split

April 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Melbourne, April 2 (ANI): Brian McFadden's insecurities over "Princess" Delta Goodrem led to the couple's split.

Its splitsville for Brian McFadden, Delta Goodrem

April 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Melbourne, April 01 (ANI): Pop singers Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden have split up, ending their seven-year relationship.

High consumption of omega-3s 'cuts obesity-related disease risk'

March 25, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Washington, March 25 (ANI): A new study has suggested that a high intake of omega-3 fats found in fish helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

US Air Force launches 'secret' spy satellite into space

March 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): An unmanned Delta 4 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Friday apparently carrying a spy satellite.

US, UK in crisis talks over man smuggling 80 guns on flights from US

January 26, 2011 at 8:09 PM

London, Jan.25 (ANI): British and American authorities have reportedly had crisis talks after dozens of handguns were smuggled into the UK on passenger flights from the United States.

China to create world's largest mega city with 42 million people

January 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Beijing, Jan 25 (ANI): Chinese planners are reportedly proposing to merge nine cities around the Pearl River Delta in the southern parts of the country, to create the world's biggest mega city, twice the size of Wales with a population of 42 million.

Overuse of groundwater could 'push arsenic deeper into water table'

January 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): New findings have shown that groundwater over-exploitation has drawn the water table down and, with it, arsenic.

Overuse of groundwater could 'push arsenic deeper into water table'

January 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): New findings have shown that groundwater over-exploitation has drawn the water table down and, with it, arsenic.

'Standard candles' Cepheids not quite as standard as once thought

January 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Astronomers have now gathered proof that Cepheids, which were thought of "standard candles" used to illuminate the size of the universe, are not quite as standard.

China unveils world's longest sea bridge

January 1, 2011 at 11:34 AM

London, Jan 1 (ANI): The world's longest sea bridge has been unveiled by China.

Brit-US forces' secret strikes kill 3,200 Afghan Taliban in 90 days

December 1, 2010 at 3:22 PM

Kabul, Dec 1 (ANI): Secret strike operations led by British and American Special Forces have reportedly killed 3,200 Taliban insurgents in Kabul in just 90 days time.

Leonardo DiCaprio in plane engine scare

November 23, 2010 at 12:36 PM

London, Nov 23 (ANI): Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio was among passengers on a plane bound for Moscow that was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK airport shortly after leaving New York due to engine problem.

Second Delta flight makes emergency landing in Atlanta

November 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM

Atlanta 9Georgia, US), Nov.22 (ANI): A second Delta Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing today, returning to Atlanta with engine failure after it departed for Los Angeles.

'That's All Right Mama' is 'World's First Rock-And-Roll Song'

November 20, 2010 at 1:09 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): 'That's All Right Mama' by Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup is apparently the world's oldest rock and roll song, says historian.

Forensic expert tells court that pregnant Canadian Sikh woman was strangled, burned

November 18, 2010 at 1:11 PM

Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), Nov.18 (ANI): The Supreme Court in the Canadian province of British Columbia has been told that by a forensic pathologist that a pregnant Canadian Sikh woman was strangled and burned before her body was deposited on a beach.

Unmanned aircraft to look for life on Mars

November 16, 2010 at 1:47 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): A scientist has proposed the use of an unmanned aircraft to Mars to tap into an unknown area where orbiters would be too far to reach and rovers too short to detect.

L.A. food stylist pulled off plane for "Atom Bomb" tattoo on fingers

November 15, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 15 (ANI): A Los Angeles food stylist was asked to step off a plane after a fellow passenger reported him for suspicious behaviour and for having the words "Atom Bomb" tattooed on his fingers.

New self-cloning lizard found in Vietnamese cuisine

November 11, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): Scientists have found a previously unknown lizard in Vietnam cuisine, does not mate with a male lizard, but reproduces via cloning.

Police pull out all the stops for XVIth Asiad in Guangzhou

October 30, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Guangzhou (China), Oct. 30 (ANI): Security forces in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou are leaving nothing to chance to ensure the safety of the thousands of competitors and spectators attending the Asian Games.

Indian-origin man charged for fondling sleeping woman mid-air

October 21, 2010 at 4:19 PM

London, Oct 21 (ANI): Atlanta authorities have charged a 61-year-old man from Georgia with sexual assault for allegedly fondling a fellow airplane passenger while she was asleep.

Vietnamese bank giving away beer to customers!

October 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM

London, Oct 7 (ANI): A Vietnamese bank is rewarding its customers for depositing money by giving away beer.

Passengers praise pilot for landing Delta flight in New York safely

September 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM

New York, Sept.27 (ANI): Passengers of a Delta 4951 flight that made a miraculous safe landing at New York's John F Kennedy Airport compared their icy calm pilot Sunday to Captain Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger, who landed his plane safely on the Hudson River in January 2009.

Gulf oil displaced, killed whale sharks?

September 26, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (ANI): As an aftermath of one of the largest oil spill accident in the Gulf of Mexico, the feeding habitat of whale sharks has been destroyed, possibly killing some of the world's largest fish, a new research has suggested.

Katy Perry defends Russell Brand over paparazzi attack

September 19, 2010 at 4:46 PM

Washington, Sep 19 (ANI): Russell Brand apparently attacked paparazzi after he saw a photographer trying to shoot up his fiancée Katy Perry 's skirt.

Russell Brand in custody after citizen's arrest

September 18, 2010 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Comedian Russell Brand has been taken into custody for allegedly attacking paparazzi at LAX airport, with the alleged victim making a citizen's arrest.