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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argentine ghost town reappears after being underwater for 25 years

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A strange ghost town that has spent a quarter century under water is coming up for air again in the Argentine farmlands southwest of Buenos Aires.

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.

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.

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.

Sharp decline in child sex ratio in Andhra Pradesh

May 3, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) The child sex ratio in Andhra Pradesh has come down alarmingly to 939 as per 2011 census, from 961 in 2001, indicating the continuing preference for boys.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

Duchess Kate makes video appeal for children hospices

April 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.

Dacoits kill senior lawyer's son in East Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The 32-year-old son of a senior lawyer was killed while resisting a robbery at his home in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.

Jesus portrayed as 'The Original Hipster' in new ad campaign

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a new ad campaign this month where they portray Jesus as "The Original Hipster."

China to build larger aircraft carriers amid territorial row with Japan

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (ANI): China has revealed its plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year.

Unseasonal rain in Andhra kills 25, crops lost

April 24, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 24 (IANS) The unseasonal rains that lashed Andhra Pradesh over the last four days have claimed 25 lives and damaged crops over 70,000 hectares, officials said Wednesday.

Russian hammer thrower banned for doping

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

Is the enemy of my enemy my enemy?

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Just as humans follow complex social situations in deciding who to befriend or to abandon, a new study has suggested that animals also use the same level of sophistication in judging social configurations.

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.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

Mobily to use Reliance Globalcom's 'Hawk' submarine cable system

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

Woman dies in Indonesian boat capsize

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.

Chidambaram tells Harvard alumni that India, China will drive future growth

April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Boston, Apr 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has told Harvard University alumni that India and China will drive global growth in the years to come.

Kazakhstan's Astana City to host 11th Eurasian Media Forum

April 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Astana/New Delhi, April 16 (ANI):Kazakhstan will host the 11th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) in Astana on April 25 and 26.

Epic voyage of ship Kon-Tiki to be recreated

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): The story of Kon-Tiki, a ship that sailed to prove the conventional migration theory wrong, is set to be told in a new film.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

Kerry arrives in Beijing

April 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beijing, April 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Saturday, kicking off his China visit.

UAE's RCA to help Palestinian refugees in Syria

April 13, 2013 at 2:20 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 13 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will provide emergency humanitarian aid worth more than 2.8 million dirhams (over $76,000) to help Palestinian refugees in Syria.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

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.

Human rights group alleges arrest of 20 protestors before Bahrain Grand Prix

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Manama, Apr 11 (ANI): An international human rights group has alleged that police in Bahrain had arrested 20 protestors from towns near Bahrain's F1 circuit in a sign of rising political tension ahead of the Grand Prix from April 19-21.

India, China push growth of foreign students in US

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Describing foreign students, nearly four in ten of whom come from India or China, as a "potential asset" to the US economy, a leading think tank wants Congress to ease their way to stay and work.

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.

Two NATO soldiers killed in copter crash in East Afghanistan

April 9, 2013 at 6:13 PM

Kabul, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Two NATO soldiers were killed Tuesday when a helicopter crashed in eastern Afghan region.

Uganda football coach fired

April 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Kampala, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sacked the coach of their national team, Bobby Williamson.

Pakistanis seeks friendship with India: Fahmida Riaz

April 7, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Leading Urdu poet, progressive writer and women's activist from Pakistan Fahmida Riaz has said that all three major political parties in her country seek friendly ties with India.

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.

Indian Navy chief decorates officers, sailors with gallantry awards

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral D.K. Joshi gave away gallantry awards to officers and sailors at the annual investiture ceremony here Friday.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Kerry to visit Middle East again

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.

Condition of fasting TDP leaders deteriorating

March 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) The condition of some of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders deteriorated Friday onn the fourth day of their indefinite fast demanding rollback of the hike in electricity tariff.

Coleen Rooney blasts Duchess Camilla for joking her wedding dress cost 5m pounds

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.

Southampton Varsity research looks at novel ways to combat drug resistance

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.

Marine bacteria could soon be acting as microscopic 'bio-batteries'

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): A team of scientists from the UK and the US have identified the power-generating mechanism used by well-known marine bacteria.

Woman shot dead near Karkardooma metro station(Update:Metro)

March 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): A woman was shot dead, allegedly by her husband, while she was on an escalator close to the entrance of the Karkardooma metro station in East Delhi today.

Russia seeks to join Syria chemical attack probe

March 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia's senior diplomat said Monday.

Cabinet to take up shale gas policy in two weeks: Moily

March 24, 2013 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Cabinet will take up the crucial shale gas exploration policy in two weeks, Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily said Sunday

Obama brokers surprise peace deal between estranged neighbours Turkey-Israel

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New York, Mar 23 (ANI): Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were restored after US President Barack Obama brokered a surprise peace deal between the two countries, helping secure an Israeli apology for a 2010 commando raid on a Turkish ship, while Israel was enforcing a naval embargo on Gaza.

'Maranthen Mannithen' - love of a different kind (Tamil Movie Review)

March 22, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Film: "Maranthen Mannithen"; Actors: Aadi Pinisetty, Taapsee Pannu, Lakshmi Manchu, Sundeep Kishan and Ravi Babu; Director: Kumar Nagendra; Rating: ***

ONGC makes 3 major oil and gas discoveries

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) State-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) said Thursday it has made three significant oil and gas discoveries.

CCI clears operations in 5 oil and gas blocks

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) has cleared Reliance Industries' (RIL) KG-D6 and NEC-25 blocks for oil and gas exploration along with three other areas, the petroleum ministry said Thursday.

Aniston, Theroux to have two weddings

March 20, 2013 at 3:13 AM

London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.

ADB warns of asset price bubbles risk

March 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.

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.

Wang Yi named China's new Foreign Minister

March 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): China has appointed its former ambassador to Japan, Wang Yi, as the country's new foreign minister.

Andhra assembly adjourned again

March 16, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Hyderabad, March 16 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh assembly once again adjourned without doing any business Saturday as the opposition stalled proceedings over the Babli project and Telangana issue.

Special fund proposed for Kerala diaspora

March 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani, presenting the state budget for 2013-14 in the assembly Friday, proposed a special fund to help the diaspora returning to the state.

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.

India to invest more in Indonesia

March 15, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr dies

March 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.

Vietnam pillar of India's 'Look East' policy: Mukherjee

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India attaches high priority to strengthening its engagement with Vietnam both bilaterally and within the framework of the ASEAN and Ho Chi Minh City is a pillar of India's 'Look East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.

Hitler assassination plotter Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist dies

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.

Air Arabia launches service to Baghdad

March 13, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Sharjah, March 13 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Tuesday launched a non-stop service to Baghdad from the carrier's main hub in Sharjah.

Government changed the face of Delhi by development work: Dr. Walia

March 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.

'Gundello Godari' mints Rs.14.83 crore in opening weekend

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) Lakshmi Manchu's Telugu romantic-drama "Gundello Godari", a love story set against the Godavari 1986 floods, has raked in Rs.14.83 crore in its opening weekend worldwide.

Religious fervour marks Maha Shivratri in Andhra

March 10, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Maha Shivratri was Sunday celebrated with religious fervour across Andhra Pradesh, with devotees observing fast and offering prayers at temples of Lord Shiva.

Four students drown in Andhra

March 10, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) Tragedy struck the Maha Shivratri celebrations in Andhra Pradesh Sunday when four students drowned and another went missing in the Godavari river.

Asia, Middle East, Africa to fuel civil chopper demand

March 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Asia, the Middle East and Africa will lead the charge as the demand for new civil helicopters globally over the next five years (2013-17) is set to increase between 4,900 to 5,600.

'India scores poorly at gender parity'

March 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A new global study measuring the socio-economic standing of women has ranked India poorly on the indicators for gender parity.

Syrian refugees reach one mn: UN

March 7, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Geneva, March 7 (IANS/AKI) There are now one million Syrians in the Middle East region who have fled the civil war in their country, the UN refugee agency has said.

Water the biggest challenge in 'Gundello Godari': Lakshmi

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Telugu actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu says water was the biggest challenge in her forthcoming Telugu romantic-drama "Gundello Godari", a story set against the backdrop of 1986 Godavari floods.

Hasselhoff backs campaign for Berlin Wall

March 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.

Alcohol worsening global burden of disease

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): Alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, a new study has revealed.

Assad hits out at Britain

March 4, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Moscow, March 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The British government is "shallow and immature" and has for centuries played an "unconstructive" role in the Middle East, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said.

Over 22,600 observers for Kenyan elections

March 3, 2013 at 8:43 AM

Nairobi, March 3 (IANS) Kenya's electoral body said Saturday it has registered 22,600 local and international observers to monitor Monday's general elections in this east African nation, Xinhua reported.

'My Boss' celebrates 100 days

March 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1 (IANS) Malayalam romantic comedy film "My Boss", directed by Jeethu Joseph, has completed 100 days and a party was organised here for its success.

SC panel to oversee Maharashtra barrage operation

February 28, 2013 at 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Supreme court Thursday set up a three-member committee to supervise the operation of the Babhali barrage on the Godavari river in Maharashtra and release water to Andhra Pradesh.

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.

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.

GSPC seeks imported LNG price for domestic gas

February 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Gujarat State Petroleum Corp (GSPC) wants to price the natural gas it will produce from the Krishna Godavari (KG) basin block at a rate indexed to the cost of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Dhaka protestors hold rally

February 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals held a rally here Monday, the 21st day of such demonstrations to press their demande.

Dhaka protestors to hold rally

February 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals plan to hold a rally here as their demonstration entered its 21st day Monday.

US mobile video company sees India as major market

February 24, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Leading US mobile video company Vuclip, founded by an Indian American, has acquired Canadian mobile video streaming firm Jigsee as part of its expansion strategy in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Oz pilot to fly 10,500 miles from Sydney to London on plastic waste fuel

February 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): An Australian pilot is set to cover a 10,500-mile trip from Sydney to London using a fuel that has never before been tested in the air, which is produced entirely from plastic waste.

China's newly selected president Xi Jinping picks Moscow for first official visit

February 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 22 (ANI): China's newly selected president, Xi Jinping has picked Russian capital Moscow for his first official visit in the office, to be followed immediately by a trip to South Africa for a summit of the group of top emerging-market countries.

16-year-old English pupils two years behind Chinese counterparts in maths

February 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

London, Feb 22 (ANI): English students are two years behind their Chinese counterparts by the time they sit for their mathematics exam under the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), at the age of 16, according to a study.

Suraiya's ethnic look voted best

February 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Late singer-actress Suraiya was voted the on-screen beauty with the most enduring ethnic look down the ages, in a poll conducted by Indian ethnic wear brand Seven East.

Giant asteroid's hit changed Earth forever

February 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) A gigantic asteroid that slammed into Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, says a British media report.