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

'Retiring' Becks planning to buy own franchise following 'sweetheart clause' in US contract

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): Football legend David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy his own club after pulling the curtain on his glittering playing career.

East Bengal in quarterfinals of AFC Cup

May 15, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Chidi Edeh scored a hat-trick as East Bengal romped into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Myanmar's Yangon United here Wednesday.

Blackberry launches low cost slim and sleek Q5

May 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Blackberry unveiled its new slim and sleek low priced Q5 and has decided to offer its popular messenger service on other platforms like Android and Apple free of cost.

Russia launches rocket with French telecom satellite

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Proton-M rocket carrying a French telecommunications satellite has blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, said a spokesman for Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Peter Andre puts up mansion for sale

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

London, May 12 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre has put up his luxurious mansion in Sussex for sale as he reportedly wants to relocate to the countryside.

Netanyahu says nuclear Iran would threaten free flow of oil supply

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Jerusalem, May 10 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that a nuclear Iran would threaten the free flow of oil through the Hormuz Straits.

Geojit BNP Paribas to launch India's first trading Facebook app

May 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Kochi, May 6 (IANS) Geojit BNP Paribas, a leading retail stock broker, is all set to launch the country's first ever trading app on Facebook.

Sri Lanka keen to attract investment to port sector

May 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka kicked off an international conference here Thursday to attract investment and showcase the country as a port hub, a top official said.

Turkish, Palestinian presidents discuss Mideast peace process

April 22, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday over the latest developments in the Middle East.

Got depressed at not playing regularly in Portugal: Chettri

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Friday admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team and hence decided to return home on a loan deal with I-League favourites Churchill Brothers.

Have to believe we can still clinch I-league: Morgan

April 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan feels leaders Churchill Brothers are still the favourites to win the I-League football title but hoped stranger things to happen that may favour his team.

AFC Cup: East Bengal win 2-1

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Striking once in each half, East Bengal continued their undefeated run with a 2-1 win over Singapore outfit Tampines Rovers in their AFC Cup Group H return leg fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium Tuesday.

Had no knowledge of sex-bribe allegations: East Bengal

April 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) City soccer giants East Bengal Friday said it had no knowledge of the sex bribe allegation against three Lebanese match officials before, during and just after their AFC Cup match in Singapore against Tampines Rovers.

Rising temperature difference between hemispheres could shift rainfall patterns in tropics

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Due to global climate change, the Northern Hemisphere is becoming warmer than the Southern Hemisphere and this rising temperature difference could significantly alter tropical precipitation patterns, a new study has revealed.

Prayag dent East Bengal's title hopes

March 29, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), March 29 (IANS) Prayag United came back from two goals down to hold second-placed East Bengal 2-2 in an I-League match here Friday.

Title contenders Churchill face Salgaocar challenge

March 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Mapusa (Goa), March 26 (IANS) Churchill Brothers Sports Club are keen to turn the screws on title-challengers East Bengal during a top of the table I-League football clash against Salgaocar here Wednesday.

Republican lawmaker spills Jordan's role in Laden's son-in-law capture 'secrets'

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A delicate US government agreement to keep secret Jordan's role in the capture of Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law has been upset by Republican Peter King's public thanks to the Middle Eastern country for their role in the operation, according to government sources.

United SC win IFA Shield

March 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) United SC earned their maiden IFA Shield soccer title pipping title holders East Bengal 1-0, with Ranty Martins scoring the all-important goal in the second half here Wednesday.

I-League: Churchill win, go top of the table

March 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mapusa (Goa), March 19 (IANS) Churchill Brothers went top of the I-League table with a 3-0 demolition of Air India at the Duler Stadium here Tuesday.

MJ heirs seek $40bln compensation from AEG Live

March 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): Michael Jackson's three children and his mother are seeking 40 billion dollars compensation for the singer's death from AEG Live.

Prince Charles learning Arabic to promote good relations with Middle East

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Prince Charles is trying his hand at learning Arabic, in a bid to promote good relations with the Middle East.

Syrian refugees may double or triple this year, says UN official

March 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): The United Nations has warmed that the number of refugees from Syria may double or even triple this year if the two-year-old bloody uprising does not end.

Involve northeast in Look East Policy: ASEAN leader

March 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) If India wants its northeast to benefit from the much publicised Look East Policy, it must bring top leaders of south east Asia to that region and encourage dialogue and discussion there, says Surin Pitsuwan, till recently the secretary-general of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Stop arms leakage, Moscow urges Libya

March 7, 2013 at 7:23 AM

Moscow, March 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Libyan authorities should do everything possible to stop the spread of Libyan weapons in the region and beyond, Russian foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said.

Salman Rushdie named in Al-Qaeda's 'most-wanted list of Islam critics to kill'

March 2, 2013 at 9:47 AM

London, Mar 2 (ANI): Indian-origin British author Salman Rushdie has been named in the 'most-wanted list of Islam critics to kill' released by Al-Qaeda in the new issue of its English online magazine.

East Bengal, Churchill Brothers' players join national squad

February 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Yangon, Feb 28 (IANS) All the remaining players of the Indian national football team joined the rest of the squad here Thursday.

Acclimatising fast is very important: Koevermans

February 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Yangon, Feb 27 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevarmans Wednesday said acclimatisation will be the key as his boys gear up for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers starting here March 2.

Nestle's net profit goes up

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Geneva, Feb 15 (IANS) Swiss food giant Nestle has announced a net profit of 10.6 billion Swiss francs (about $11.5 billion) for 2012, an increase of 11.6 percent from the previous year.

Beckham set to ship out favourite pie and mash to France to avoid eating frogs' legs!

February 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): David Beckham is set to have his favourite pie and mash shipped out to Paris to avoid eating frogs' leg and garlic during his spell with Paris St Germain.

Iran will not speak to US under pressure: Khamenei

February 8, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Tehran, Feb 8 (IANS/EFE) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's top leader, has rejected any type of direct talks with the US under pressure a day after Washington announced new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Mel C helping Bunton find lost dog

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 6 (IANS) Singer Melanaie Chisholm aka Mel C, member of band Spice Girls, is helping fellow member Emma Bunton search her lost dog.

No joy in those streets: Kerry recalls East Berlin trip

February 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) John Kerry recalled a childhood memory of the bleakness of post-War East Berlin, while taking over as the new US secretary of state.

Mahmoud Abbas attends AU summit, reiterates position on Israel

January 27, 2013 at 11:20 PM

Addis Ababa, Jan 27 (IANS) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Sunday attended the African Union Summit as a special guest and reiterated the call for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territory.

'Political coward' Netanyahu sees rift with Obama widen

January 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

London, Jan. 20 (ANI): Already fractious relations between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama have strained further.

ITM first step to relink NE India with South East Asia: Chiranjeevi

January 19, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Guwahati, Jan 19 (ANI): In all 450 cultural ambassadors of eight NE states and West Bengal in their best traditional attires presented a unity dance to the tune of a melodious number spelling magic among the participating foreign delegates that marked the beginning of the three-day International Trade Mart-2013 at Sarusajai stadium here today.

Bad finishing cost us the game: East Bengal coach

January 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan rued his team's lacklustre performance in front of the goal as the Kolkata giants slumped to a 0-1 loss to ONGC in an I-League clash here at the Ambedkar Stadium Tuesday.

I-League: ONGC grab a late winner against East Bengal

January 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Midfielder Yusa Katsumi grabbed a late winner as ONGC dented East Bengal's title hopes courtesy a 1-0 win in the 15th round of I-League football at the Ambedkar Stadium here Tuesday.

I-League: ONGC upset East Bengal

January 8, 2013 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) ONGC carried on their brilliant run under coach Santosh Kashyap as they stunned Kolkata giants East Bengal 1-0 in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Tuesday.

I-League: ONGC look to repeat history against East Bengal

January 7, 2013 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Two years ago, ONGC halted East Bengal's unbeaten streak with a 1-0 win in the I-League. Stung by that defeat, East Bengal faltered and Salgaocar went on to win the title. It is to be seen if history can repeat itself when the two teams meet at the Ambedkar stadium here Tuesday.

Mumbai FC hope to sign off 2012 on winning note

December 29, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Pune, Dec 29 (IANS) Mumbai FC will be up for a challenge when they host table-toppers and defending champions Dempo SC in an I-League Round 13 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Sunday.

Confident Pune FC all set to push Prayag United

December 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Pune, Dec 21 (IANS) Pune FC's impressive away run awaits a test against Prayag United SC at home in an I-League encounter under lights here Saturday.

China improves military-govt coordination to secure maritime interests

December 20, 2012 at 2:29 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 20 (ANI): China has improved coordination between its military and government bodies that enforce laws to secure its maritime interests, the Defense Ministry's think tank has said in a report.

New Ayatollah Khamenei Facebook page gets over '1000 Likes' shortly after launch

December 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Johannesburg, Dec. 18 (ANI): Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as a surprise member of Facebook, after the social networking site was earlier banned in the Middle East nation due to its use by activists to rally government opponents in 2009.

Polar storms should be factored into climate prediction

December 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Intense polar storms, missing in most climate models, can make a huge difference to climate predictions, according to new research.

Prayag stops East Bengal's unbeaten run

December 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) East Bengal suffered their first loss in the I-League this year courtesy a 0-1 defeat to Prayag United SC at Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday.

'Cool' app on stolen iPhone sends picture back to owner!

December 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): A woman in the UK has unwittingly taken her own picture as she attempted to unlock a stolen Apple iPhone.

US denies Iran's 'drone capture' claims

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): The United States has denied reports that Iran 'caught' and landed a small American drone flying over the Persian Gulf.

Mum's value for family can predict baby's health

December 4, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): The value that an expectant mother places on family-regardless of the reality of her own family situation-can determine the birthweight of her baby and whether the child will develop asthma symptoms three years later, according to a new research from USC.

Mobile phones ending Brit men's last-minute Christmas 'shopping panic'

November 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

London, Nov. 30 (ANI): British men are using their mobile phones to avoid the last-minute shopping panic that is characteristic before Christmas Eve, a new research has revealed.

I?League: East Bengal edge past Salgaocar to remain top

November 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) A powerful angular shot from East Bengal striker Edeh Chidi was the difference between the hosts and Salgaocar in the eighth round I?League match at the Salt Lake Stadium here Tuesday.

I?League: East Bengal look to extend unbeaten streak

November 26, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) East Bengal, the only unbeaten side in the on?going I?League football season, will look to cement their top spot in the table when they take on Goan giants Salgaocar in the eighth round at the Salt Lake Stadium here Tuesday.

Asean?India car rally kicks off in Indonesia

November 26, 2012 at 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Asean?India car rally kicked off Monday from Yogyakarta in Indonesia, marking the close links between India and the 10?nation grouping.

East Bengal thrash ONGC, go top of I?League table

November 24, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) East Bengal went top of the I?League football table after thrashing ONGC 5?0 in a seventh round match at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.

All sides should stop fire in Gaza immediately: UN chief

November 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Cairo, Nov.20 (Xinhua-ANI): Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon asserted in Cairo on Tuesday that all sides should cease fire in Gaza immediately, warning that growing violence would jeopardize the stability of the whole region.

Telomere test could predict how long you'll live

November 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, November 20 (ANI): Biological age and life expectancy can be predicted by measuring an individual's DNA, researchers say.

Meet the worst dad in the world who fathered 9 kids by 8 women

November 20, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, November 20 (ANI): A man, who has fathered nine children by eight different women, has been jailed for headbutting his ex-girlfriend in a row over a cheese toastie.

Muted response to 2G spectrum auction

November 12, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Auction for the second generation (2G) mobile spectrum started Monday with no takers for the airwaves in the national capital region, Mumbai and Karnataka.

Cheryl Cole to spend Christmas in LA with beau Tre

November 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, November 11 (ANI): Cheryl Cole will spend Christmas in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend Tre Holloway, in a new sign that their love is blossoming.

Etihad Airways named the best in Middle East

November 9, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 9 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways has been recognised as "Best Airline in the Middle East" for 2012 by the readers of Premier Traveler magazine in the US.

East Bengal face Dempo in exciting I-League clash

November 2, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The stage is set for an enthralling clash as Federation Cup holders East Bengal take on defending champions Dempo in I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.

East Bengal are favourites to win I-League: Miranda

October 31, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Dempo midfielder Clifford Miranda Wednesday branded rivals East Bengal as the favourites to win this season's I-League. The two teams will face each other in the country's top flight Saturday.

I-League: East Bengal scrape past Pune FC

October 29, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) A 28th minute strike from Chidi Edeh helped East Bengal pocket full three points in the I-League football tournament match against Pune FC as they scraped past them 1-0, at the Salt Lake Stadium here Monday.

Celebrities commend Obama's 'stunning' performance in final presidential debate on Twitter

October 23, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Oct. 23 (ANI): Celebrities took to Twitter to share their impulse reactions to both President Barack Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney's respective comments on foreign policy and their plans for future.

Soon, phone app that allows shoppers to scan and pay for goods

October 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, October 15 (ANI): Sainsbury's supermarket are testing a new app that allows shoppers to use their mobile phone to scan and pay for your goods without having to unload your trolley.

East Bengal to play exhibition match in capital

October 13, 2012 at 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Federation Cup champions East Bengal will play an exhibition match Oct 16 against Delhi XI.

I-League: East Bengal pip United Sikkim

October 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Gangtok, Oct 11 (IANS) East Bengal struggled hard to break down a resilient newcomer United Sikkim FC before registering a 1-0 victory with a freakish goal seven minutes before the final whistle in I-League football at the Paljor Stadium here Thursday.

Viking-era treasure of Arab silver coins found

October 11, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Copenhagen, Oct 11 (IANS) A Viking-era treasure of silver coins, buried around the year 854 A.D., has been discovered on Denmark's Bornholm island in the Baltic sea, Danish officials said Thursday.

There's no room for complacency: Dempo coach

October 11, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Margao, Oct 11 (IANS) Dempo coach Armando Colaco admits he is "extra cautious" ahead of his team's clash against Sporting Clube de Goa in a second round I-League clash at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Friday.

India and Japan launch joint study to procure cheaper LNG

October 10, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Tokyo, Oct 10 (IANS) India and Japan Wednesday launched a joint study on procuring cheaper liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Middle East and elsewhere.

Pune FC sign Paite on loan from East Bengal

October 9, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Pune, Oct 9 (IANS) Pune Football Club Tuesday completed the signing of Khanthang Paite on a season-long loan from Kingfisher East Bengal.

East Bengal held by Sporting Clube de Goa

October 7, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Margao, Oct 7 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa held East Bengal to a goalless draw in their opening match of the I-League football at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Sunday.

Confident Sporting Goa ready for East Bengal

October 6, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Margao, Oct 6 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa are confident they can get something out of their opening encounter against Federation Cup champions East Bengal in a I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda Sunday.

I-League: Dempo start campaign on opening day

October 5, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Margaon, Oct 5 (IANS) Defending champions Dempo Sports Club will start the defence of their I-League title with a tricky clash against arch rivals Churchill Brothers Sports Club at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda Saturday.

East Bengal are Federation Cup champions

September 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Siliguri, Sep 30 (IANS) East Bengal rediscovered their touch in the extra-time to down Dempo SC 3-2 and reclaimed the Federation Cup football title, in front of a partisan crowd of around 35,000 at Kanchenjunga Stadium here Sunday.

East Bengal take on Dempo in Fed Cup final Sunday

September 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Siliguri, Sep 29 (IANS) Strong home support will make East Bengal the favourites against Goa giants Dempo SC in the final of the 34th Federation Cup at the Kanchanjungha Stadium here Sunday.

Dempo to take on East Bengal in Fed Cup final

September 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

Siliguri, Sep 28 (IANS) Dempo SC struck in the second half to get past defending champions Salgaocar SC and move into the final of the 34th Federation Cup soccer here Friday.

Federation Cup: Ralte's late goal puts East Bengal in final

September 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Siliguri, Sep 27 (IANS) East Bengal, courtesy Lalrindika Ralte's goal in the 110th minute of extra time, outlasted the challenge of 10-man Churchill Brothers in the first semi-final of the 34th Federation Football Cup at the Kanchenjungha Stadium here Thursday.

Clinton seen doodling on her UN speech notes

September 27, 2012 at 6:58 PM

London, Sep 27 (IANS) As world leaders gathered at the UN to discuss pressing global issues, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was seen scribbling geometric doodles on her remarks page.

China calls for more cooperation among BRICS countries

September 27, 2012 at 11:14 AM

United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has called on the BRICS countries to seize opportunities to increase cooperation among them.

Federation Cup: East Bengal book semi-final spot

September 25, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Siliguri, Sep 25 (IANS) East Bengal came back thrice to beat qualifier Kalighat Milan Sangha 4-3 in the concluding Group C match round of the 34th Federation Cup football tournament at the Kanchanjungha Stadium Tuesday.

BlackBerry outage in Europe, other regions leaves Vodafone customers affected

September 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM

London, Sep 22 (ANI): BlackBerry users on the Vodafone network in Europe, the Middle East and Africa were reportedly cut off from the internet after a technical failure hit RIM (Research In Motion), the Canadian firm behind the struggling smartphone brand.

Federation Cup: Sporting Clube hold East Bengal

September 21, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Siliguri Sep 21 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa made a spectacular comeback to hold last year's runners-up East Bengal 1-1 in the second Group C league match of the Federation Cup at the Kanchenjungha Stadium here Friday.

Syrian rebels accused of 'torture, execution of prisoners' by Human Rights Watch activists

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

London, Sep 18 (ANI): Rebels within the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and other opposition groups in Syria have been accused of committing war crimes, including torture and execution of prisoners by Human Rights Watch (HRW) activists.

Kuwaiti young men warned against 'flirting, showing-off' near girls' schools

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Manama, Sep 16 (ANI): Kuwait's public security has warned the local male youngters against flirting or showing-off near girls' schools in the Middle-East city.

Abu Dhabi hosts information technology summit

September 11, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 11 (IANS/WAM) The 6th information and communication technology summit of the Middle East's oil and gas sector opened in Abu Dhabi Tuesday.

Owner of disputed Senkaku Islands informs Tokyo governor of reaching deal with central govt

September 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Tokyo, Sept. 9 (ANI): The owner of three of the Senkaku Islands has informed Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara that he has agreed to sell the disputed islands to the central government.

West's Syria policy could backfire: Putin

September 7, 2012 at 5:27 AM

Moscow, Sep 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Western powers that their "dangerous" stance on the Syria crisis could come back to haunt them.

Finnair's second quarter revenue increases by 10 percent

August 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Helsinki, Aug 22 (IANS) Nordic carrier Finnair has reported a 10 percent rise in revenue for the second quarter of the current calender year at 600 million euros (Rs.4,147.74 crore) on the back of the renewed demand and a cost reduction programme.

Russia to make Mi-171 helicopters for China

August 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will build Mi-171E multipurpose helicopters under a contract with China, an official said Tuesday.

Most Britons more concerned about 'looking good' than 'intelligence' on social media sites, finds s

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

London, Aug 17 (ANI): Most Britons care about looking good on their 'online profiles' on social networking sites like Facebook rather than seeming intelligent, a new study has suggested.

Nalco puts Indonesia smelter project on hold

August 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) The state-run National Aluminium Company Ltd. (Nalco) Wednesday said it has put on hold its proposed alumina smelter project in Indonesia due to uncertainty over the availability of coal.

Iran vows never to let 'axis' with Syria to be broken

August 8, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Tehran, Aug 8 (ANI): A senior Iranian official has described the relationship between his country and Syria as an 'axis of resistance' that Tehran would not allow to be broken as President Bashar Assad promises to continue the struggle against his enemies 'without respite'.

Main battle against terror ends: Iraqi PM

August 7, 2012 at 2:09 AM

Baghdad, Aug 7 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has said that his country's main battle with terrorism has ended despite some cells of terrorists still being active, Xinhua reported.

Net deterioration in security environment: PM

July 31, 2012 at 2:03 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday warned of "a net deterioration" in the international security and strategic environment, pointing to political uncertainties in India's neighbourhood, terrorism and cyber threats as well as the civil strife in the Middle East.

Net deterioration in global security environment: PM

July 31, 2012 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday warned of "a net deterioration" in the international security environment, pointing to political uncertainties in India's immediate neighbourhood, terrorism and cyber threats as well as the civil strife in the Middle East.

Cheryl Cole loses appetite when stressed

July 29, 2012 at 5:38 PM

London, July 28 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole can't eat when she is stressed, says her niece Melissa Armstrong.

Cheryl Cole loses appetite when 'stressed about men'

July 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Cheryl Cole's niece Melissa Armstrong has revealed that the brunette star loses her appetite when she's stressed about men.

Russian warships not to enter Syria port: Navy chief

July 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM

Moscow, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A flotilla of Russian warships off the coast of Syria will not dock at a port leased by Moscow in the violence-stricken Middle East country, Russia's navy chief has said.

Modern humans behind Neanderthals' demise

July 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Johannesburg, July 24 (ANI): A new study has revealed that modern humans were probably a greater threat to the Neanderthals than major natural events like extreme cold weather or volcanoes.

Al Qaeda's Bangladeshi supporter admits plot to attack Pentagon

July 21, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) A 26-year-old US citizen of Bangladeshi descent, who defines himself as an Al Qaeda supporter, has pleaded guilty to plotting an attack on the Pentagon and the US Congress with explosives-laden remote-controlled model airplanes, BBC reported Saturday.