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

It's 'burning hot' in wettest place on Planet Earth

June 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Sohra, June 19 (IANS) It has been raining cats and dogs in India's northern states, but Cherrapunjee (renamed Sohra) - known as one of the wettest places on the earth - nestled in the abode of clouds in Meghalaya in is "burning hot" at over 28 degrees Celsius!

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharonliving 'living together again'

June 19, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Washington, June 19(ANI): Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon have reconciled and they are reportedly living together again after the rocker convinced his wife that he has been drug and alcohol free for months.

Now, a sign-language service via iPads

June 19, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Tokyo, June19 (ANI): East Japan Railway Co. has started testing a sign-language interpretation service in Tokyo on Monday using a videophone application on an Apple iPad tablet for guiding hearing-impaired people.

Two NDFB linkmen arrested on India-Bangladesh border

June 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Shillong, June 18 (IANS) Two Bangladeshi linkmen of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were arrested in Meghalaya's South West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross over back into their country, an official said Tuesday.

Gunfight after rebels attack Meghalaya Police

June 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Shillong, June 17 (IANS) A gun battle ensued in Meghalaya's restive West Garo Hills district Monday after Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels tossed a faulty grenade at a police team.

Uttarakhand situation may worsen: NDRF

June 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The already grave situation in Uttarakhand may worsen with more landslides as the hillsides have become weak following incessant rain, the NDRF said Monday.

Peter Andre glad his children aren't 'brats'

June 17, 2013 at 5:08 AM

Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Peter Andre is glad that his children are not spoiled and said he doesn't give into their every demand because he wants them to understand value of money.

Grenade attack at police station in Meghalaya

June 17, 2013 at 1:08 AM

Shillong, June 17 (IANS) Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels lobbed a grenade at a police station in western part of Meghalaya late Sunday night but there were no casualties, police said.

Jodie Foster lists private Hollywood Hills home for $6.399m

June 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, June 16(ANI): Jodie Foster has put one of her extremely private home in the Hollywood Hills for sale for a price of 6.399 million dollars. he 50-year-old actor's Spanish villa is located in the distinguished Bird Streets - called a refuge for those seeking much privacy, security and style, Contactmusic reported.

Boeing 787s to replace Air India's A-330 fleet

June 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) National carrier Air India plans to replace its Airbus A-330s with with its newly-acquired Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on many international routes, which will help the company save on fuel.

Paris Hilton poses for pics at Beverly Hills mansion

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Wellington, June 14(ANI): Paris Hilton posed for pics at her Beverly Hills mansion, which will be published in the upcoming issue of Elle magazine.

East Delhi to launch 24x7 monsoon helpline

June 14, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) With the monsoon expected to soon arrive in the capital, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) will Saturday launch a 24x7 helpline - 155303 - to quickly respond to any distress calls related to poor sanitation, waterlogging and clogged drains, among others.

Amnesty urges release of jailed Femen activists in Tunisia

June 14, 2013 at 5:25 AM

London, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Rights group Amnesty International has called for the release of three members of Ukranian feminist group Femen, jailed for a topless protest in Tunisia.

Suspect in attacks on Bengal journalists arrested in Bihar

June 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) The prime suspect in the recent attacks on two journalists from Bengali news channels in North 24 Parganas district was arrested from Bihar Thursday, police said.

Meghalaya court dismisses Garo rebel chief's plea

June 13, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Shillong, June 13 (IANS) In a setback to the jailed chief of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebel outfit, Champion R. Sangma, the Meghalaya High Court Thursday dismissed his petition challenging his detention under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA).

Assam cops seize Meghalaya rebels' arms

June 13, 2013 at 7:49 PM

Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) Three people were arrested Thursday and a cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be meant for the Meghalaya-based militant outfit Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), was seized here, Assam Police said.

Brazilian Marco Falopa to be East Bengal head coach

June 12, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Famed Brazilian Marco Antonio Falopa will be the head coach of East Bengal soccer team for 2013-14, the club announced Wednesday.

Yahoo CEO follows Buffet in charity lunch auction

June 12, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has auctioned off a lunch opportunity with her to raise money for the Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School.

To Look East, India must first transform its northeast (Comment)

June 12, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Every time there is a prime ministerial visit to East or Southeast Asia, we dust up the two-decade-old placards and begin to wave them. The fading lettering on them proclaims that India is 'Looking East.' But as a nation, our attention span is limited. Therefore, the moment the visit is over we climb up tiredly into the attic to deposit the placards and to keep them there till the next visit.

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler tie the knot at Nashville Church

June 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler officially exchanged their wedding vows at the Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville, Tenn. on June 8.

Eva Longoria produces series on Latino maids in Beverly Hills

June 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Miami, June 8 (IANS/EFE) Actress Eva Longoria is executive producer of "Devious Maids", a TV series about Hispanic domestic help working in Beverly Hills.

World's hottest curry made out of 8 Indian Bhut Naga Jolokia chilli

June 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM

London, June 8 (ANI): A British-themed restaurant in Manhattan has made a phaal so hot it includes the Indian Bhut Naga Jolokia chilli, which is used to make tear gas.

Taiwanese PM suggests three-way dialogue to resolve contentious Senkaku islands spat

June 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Tokyo, June 7 (ANI): Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou has said Taipei, Tokyo and Beijing should engage in a three-way dialogue on resource development on the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Actress Esther Williams dies

June 7, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS/EFE) Actress Esther Williams, known as "The Mermaid of Hollywood", died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills, California, her publicist announced. She was 91.

Four staffers killed in Mumbai IndusInd Bank blaze

June 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Four young staffers of the IndusInd Bank were burnt to death in a major fire that broke out after an explosion in the bank's building in suburban Andheri East in the Maharashtra capital early Friday, officials said.

'India is committed to efforts of ADMM Plus, ARF and East Asia Summit': Antony

June 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Bangkok, June 6 (ANI): Asserting that New Delhi has been of the consistent view that ASEAN is central to any security architecture for the region, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday said India is committed to efforts of ADMM Plus, ARF and the East Asia Summit for promoting dialogue and consensus building among all countries of the region

Meghalaya bus set on fire, hunt on for rebels

June 5, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Shillong, June 5 (IANS) Police and paramilitary forces launched combing operations in Meghalaya after rebels of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) set ablaze a government bus Wednesday.

Zambia wins Golf Challenge Championship

June 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Lusaka, June 5 (IANS) Zambian female golfers emerged winners of the East and Central All Africa Golf Challenge Championship after overcoming former champions Tanzania by 33 shots in a tightly contested tournament here Wednesday.

Japan, China agreed to shelve Senkaku islands row in 1970s, says former Japanese minister

June 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Tokyo, June 5 (ANI): Japan and China had agreed to shelve the territory row over Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea when the two countries normalized relations in the early 1970s, a former Japanese minister has said.

Child rights panel wants law classes for Meghalaya cops

June 4, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Shillong, June 4 (IANS) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Tuesday instructed Meghalaya Police to undergo training on laws relating to women and child rights.

Sort out Keralites' woes in Kuwait, PM told

June 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sort out the woes of Keralites and other Indians in Kuwait following changes in labour laws.

Kim feels blessed after baby shower

June 4, 2013 at 6:17 AM

Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian says she feels blessed after getting a lavish baby shower from her friends and family.

Court issues NBW against rapist Meghalaya cop

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Shillong, June 3 (IANS) A lower Court in Meghalaya Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against a police officer arrested for rape and who is now on the run after escaping from custody, even as a child rights panel sought a detailed report on the crime.

Child rights panel seeks report on Meghalaya rape

June 3, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Shillong, June 3 (IANS) The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Monday sought a detailed report from the Meghalaya government on the alleged rape of two minor girls by a police officer who is now on the run after escaping from custody.

Kim Kardashian celebrates baby shower

June 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Washington,June 3 (ANI): Kim Kardashian celebrated her baby shower on Sunday in Beverly Hills.

Hunt on for Meghalaya cop for raping two minors

June 3, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Shillong, June 3 (IANS) A Meghalaya police officer who escaped police custody after being held on suspicion of raping two minor girls is still on the run, and efforts are on to nab him, police said Monday.

Arrested for rape, Meghalaya police officer escapes from custody

June 2, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Shillong, June 2 (IANS) A police officer arrested for raping two minor girls escaped from police custody in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district Sunday, a district official said.

'Homesick' Beckhams could move back to LA

June 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM

London, June 2 (ANI): David Beckham might move back to Los Angeles with his family, now he has retired from playing football.

Harold Robbins had 'open' affairs, says author's ex

June 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM

New York, Jun. 2 (ANI): Harold Robbins' former wife has revealed in her new book, the author's demands for an "open marriage" and his affairs ranging from Beverly Hills to Cannes.

Meghalaya bus accident kills three

June 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Shillong, June 1 (IANS) Three people were killed when a bus in which they were travelling turned turtle in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district Saturday, police said.

Indian American Spelling Bee champ offers winning tips

June 1, 2013 at 11:13 AM

New York, Jun. 1 (ANI): Arvind Mahankali, who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, has offered winning tips to win the annual competition.

Philip Seymour Hoffman admits heroin abuse

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

New York, Jun. 1 (ANI): Philip Seymour Hoffman has admitted that he spent ten days at an undisclosed East Coast detox facility earlier this month after he began taking heroin.

Visit to Japan, Thailand successful: PM

May 31, 2013 at 4:09 PM

On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Describing his visits to Japan and Thailand as "highly successful", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said India's "Look East" policy could benefit the northeastern states to a great extent.

US woman prepares cicada pizza

May 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New York, May 31 (ANI): A woman from New York has cooked a pizza with cicada as a topping.

Femen activists arrested for disrobing in front of Tunisian Justice Ministry

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Johannesburg, May 30 (ANI): Femen, a Ukrainian feminist group that uses nudity in protests has again created furor when three of its activists disrobed in front of the Tunisian Justice Ministry protesting against the detention of the group's member Amina Tyler.

Pamela Anderson shows of adorable physique on date with 'mystery man'

May 30, 2013 at 4:34 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): Pamela Anderson revealed her sublime legs as she stepped out after a 'date'.

Japan's wish to encircle China an illusion: Chinese daily

May 30, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Beijing, May 30 (IANS) Japan's hope to encircle China is just an illusion, said a state-run Chinese daily Thursday as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluded his Tokyo trip and flew out to Thailand.

100,000 Christians killed every year, says Vatican official

May 29, 2013 at 9:24 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) Around 100,000 Christians are killed every year around the world because of their faith, a top Vatican official has said.

Obama jokes about lipstick smear on collar

May 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): President Obama, who was recently caught having lipstick stains on his shirt's collar at Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in the East Room, clarified that it came from a woman whom he greeted at a reception.

No room for 'The Hills' cast at Cavallari's wedding

May 28, 2013 at 3:56 AM

Los Angeles, May 28 (IANS) Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari is not inviting any of her former castmates from "The Hills" to her upcoming wedding because she is planning a small ceremony.

Chris Brown 'living with Karreuche Tran' post RiRi split

May 27, 2013 at 3:49 PM

New York, May 27 (ANI): Just weeks after his split with Rihanna, Chris Brown is now reportedly living with his former girlfriend Karreuche Tran.

Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran living together?

May 27, 2013 at 6:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Singer Chris Brown and former model lover Karrueche Tran are said to be living together.

Skydiver will chill beers at 10,000 feet before serving it to customers at NY club

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, May 26 (ANI): New York clubs have come up with innovative ways to serve booze to its customers with the beginning of the Hamptons party season.

Meghalaya rebel group now has women's armed wing

May 26, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Shillong, May 26 (IANS) The breakaway faction of the A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B), a rebel outfit in Meghalaya, has raised a women's militant wing to fight crime against women.

Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A Syracuse University researcher has argued that the Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates.

Ferdinand happy to sign new contract with Man U

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension and expressed his delight over the deal on Twitter.

'The Hangover' franchise over, say actors

May 24, 2013 at 3:34 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) For Comedian Ed Helms and actor Bradley Cooper, actors of the successful "The Hangover" films, the franchise is "over".

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi splurge $26.5m on Cali. Mansion

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have reportedly spent a whooping 26.5 million dollars on a mansion in Santa Barbara.

Taylor Swift helping Kristen Stewart overcome heartbreak

May 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has turned to her female friends including Taylor Swift to help her deal with her split from Robert Pattinson.

India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital significance for the Indian nation.

Oz pearl diver keeping mum about alleged relationship with Demi Moore

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Melbourne, May 21 (ANI): Broome pearl diver Will Hanigan has been keeping quiet about his rumoured relationship with Demi Moore.

Militanst kill five migrant workers in Meghalaya

May 20, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Shillong, May 20 (IANS) Suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants shot five migrant coal miners Monday in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district, police said.

Garo rebel outfit 'sentences' Congress legislator to death

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Shillong, May 20 (IANS) The outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has again threatened to kill Meghalaya Congress legislator Limison D. Sangma for not complying with their extortion demands, police said Monday.

Shoplifting arrest was 'best thing,' says Winona Ryder

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): Winona Ryder, who was arrested in December 2001 for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, has finally opened up about her brush with the law and how it forced her to take a much-needed break from acting.

Cannes prostitutes can make 'up to $40K a night'

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Prostitutes in Cannes or the thousands of them who descend on the city each year during the Cannes Film Festival, can apparently make up to 40,000 dollars in a single night.

Sharon, Ozzy reconcile?

May 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) Singer Sharon Osbourne and her husband Ozzy have reportedly given their marriage another chance after going through a rocky patch for a month.

Ozzy Osbourne moves back in with wife Sharon

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Sharon Osbourne, who was snapped wearing a huge diamond on her wedding finger again, is apparently giving her marriage another chance by letting her wild-man husband, Ozzy Osbourne, move back in with her.

Ozzy Osbourne moves back in with wife Sharon

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 19 (ANI): Sharon Osbourne, who was snapped wearing a huge diamond on her wedding finger again, is apparently giving her marriage another chance by letting her wild-man husband, Ozzy Osbourne, move back in with her.

Emma Watson took inspiration from Kardashians for 'The Bling Ring' role

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 17(ANI): Emma Watson has revealed that she took inspiration from the Kardashian sisters for her role in the upcoming movie 'The Bling Ring'.

Emma Watson watched reality shows to prepare for movie

May 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Actress Emma Watson says she watched "Keeping Up with The Kardashians" and "The Hills" to prepare herself for "The Bling Ring".

Cricket betting racket busted in Hyderabad, 3 held

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Hyderabad police have busted a cricket betting racket with the arrest of three people and seized cash and some hitech equipments.

One miner dead in Meghalaya mine

May 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Shillong, May 16 (IANS) One miner has died and two more are trapped inside a flooded coal pit in Meghalaya, officials said Thursday.

Angelina Jolie's doctor blogs double mastectomy details

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's doctor has written the details of the actress' double mastectomy with the aim of helping women understand the preventive treatment.

Brislington Ladies Football Club 'unbeatable' in 180 games over 10 years

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.

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.

Godrej Security to export 30 percent more to Africa

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Godrej group company Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) Tuesday said it is aiming to clock 27 percent growth in business to more than Rs.925 crore during this financial year and concentrate more on new markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Rebels try to extort Rs.5 lakh from Meghalaya lawmaker

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Shillong, May 14 (IANS) The outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have threatened to kill Meghalaya Congress legislator Limison D. Sangma if he fails to pay Rs.5 lakh extortion money, police said Tuesday.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

Marvel hopes to have cast back for `The Avengers 2'

May 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS/EFE) "The Avengers" in 2012 became the movie with the third biggest box office in history, raking in more than $1.5 billion, but Marvel Studios is not sure that its actors, including Robert Downey Jr., will return to shoot "The Avengers 2".

Close shave for Meghalaya school students

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Shillong, May 13 (IANS) School children in a remote village in Meghalaya had a close shave Monday as they escaped unhurt following a gunfight between police and the rebels in the premises, police said.

New SARS-like virus can likely pass person to person, says WHO

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): The World Health Organization has said that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) may be passed between people in close contact.

Oz's most expensive bacon and egg roll comes with price tag of $120

May 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Melbourne, May 12 (ANI): The head chef of an Australian restaurant has created a 120-dollar egg and bacon roll, which she herself isn't sure if she'd eat it or not.

Mexican-American Raquel Pomplun named Playboy Playmate of the Year

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Raquel Pomplun has landed Playboy's coveted Playmate of the Year title.

Jessica Alba accidentally drank alcohol at age 11

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Jessica Alba has revealed that she was a bit of a wild child during her formative years in Claremont, California.

Deadly virus newly found in humans strikes in France

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Paris, May 9 (IANS) Novel coronavirus (NCoV), a newly discovered and potentially deadly virus, related to one that causes the common cold, has struck another victim, this time in France, CNN reported Thursday.

Now, China challenges Japan's ownership of Okinawa island

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Tokyo, May 9 (ANI): Two scholars from a Chinese research center have suggested re-examining the ownership of the Japanese island chain that includes Okinawa.

China angered over Pentagon's accusation of 'cyber espionage'

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): China is enraged by a blunt report by the Pentagon, accusing the country of cyber-espionage aimed at extracting US military secrets.

Seven extremists held in Russia

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven members of an undisclosed extremist organisation have been detained and explosives confiscated from them in Russia's southern Astrakhan region, officials said.

Chinese Premier underscores support for Palestinian cause

May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Beijing, May 6 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday reaffirmed the country's support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, reported Xinhua.

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.

China supports Palestinian people: President Xi Jinping

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday stressed that China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people.

Ram Charan in a roadside tiff

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Sunday allegedly got manhandled two people for not making way for him at a traffic signal here. A case has been registered against the actor at the Banjara Hills police station.

GJM calls indefinite strike in Darjeeling hills

May 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Darjeeling, May 5 (IANS) The GJM Sunday called for an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills of northern West Bengal, demanding the removal of a police official and arrest of the rival GNLF activists for "attacking" its members.

Russia wants Mideast WMD-Free Zone conference

May 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes there is a pressing need to hold an international conference on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East before the end of the current year, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday.

India to engage more with East, Southeast Asia

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.

Jaime King announces pregnancy

May 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jaime King has announced she is expecting her first child with filmmaker husband Kyle Newman.

Global warming could affect rainfall patterns

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A NASA-led modeling study has provided new evidence that global warming could change future global rainfall patterns and increase the risk of both flooding and drought.

Kylie Minogue to launch new album this year

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Melbourne, May 04(ANI): Kylie Minogue fans can expect her first new album since signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation to launch later this year.

Our bodies are not made for bikinis, says Alyssa Milano

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Alyssa Milano put the task of shedding her weight on the backburner after she gave birth to her son Milo about twenty months back.

Indian-origin Brit actress Preeya Kalidas to star in Bollywood opera 'Carmen'

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 03 (ANI): Actress Preeya Kalidas, who played Amira Masood in the TV drama 'EastEnders', is all set to star in a Bollywood style production of the opera Carmen.