Elliot Road

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

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

Example, Erin McNaught married

May 20, 2013 at 4:54 AM

Sydney, May 20 (IANS) Musician Elliot Gleave aka Example got married to fiancee Erin McNaugh here this weekend after six months of engagement.

US govt files lawsuit against 'unjustly enriched' Armstrong for violating Postal Service contract

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): Joining a slew of lawsuits against Lance Armstrong, the US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the disgraced cyclist, saying that he had violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and was 'unjustly enriched' while cheating to win the Tour de France titles.

Consumer advocates hail, US trade lobby decries Novartis verdict

April 3, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Supreme Court's decision to reject Swiss drug maker Novartis' patent claim for its pricey cancer drug Gleevec has been hailed by consumer advocates, but decried by the powerful drug industry lobby.

NCC cadets walk in support of Earth Hour in Kolkata

March 22, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Hundreds of people and NCC cadets came together, holding aloft solar lamps and candles at a silent walk to raise awareness about climate change here Friday.

'Anti-racist' campaigner Paul Elliot calls fellow black soccer player 'n*****'

February 18, 2013 at 3:13 PM

London, Feb 18 (ANI): Former English footballer Paul Elliot had reportedly racially abused another former player Richard Rufus, who is black, calling him a 'n*****'.

Kiwi all-rounder Neesham recalled to T20 squad following injuries to Butler, Elliot

February 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Wellington, Feb 8 (ANI): New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been reinstated in the Twenty20 (T20) squad after injured players Ian Butler and Grant Elliot were left out from the upcoming series opener against England in Auckland on Saturday.

Newton's books found after 300 years!

February 3, 2013 at 7:50 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) A dusty box full of textbooks found at the bottom of a cupboard in a school laboratory in Britain turned out to be 300-year-old works of Isaac Newton owned by the school's first principal.

Brit school finds books owned by Isaac Newton

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): A dusty box of books discarded at the bottom of a cupboard in the physics laboratory has turned out to be the work of Sir Isaac Newton.

Britain treating Chinese like criminals: Experts

January 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

London, Jan 17 (IANS) Britain was treating Chinese citizens "like criminals" under its complex visa entry system which was preventing thousands of tourists from visiting the country, industry experts have said.

Example's wedding plans on roll

January 11, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Singer Elliot Gleave, known by stage name Example, says his fiancee Erin McNaught is making quick and expensive plans for their wedding.

Homes in England's most expensive street come with 8.1 mln pounds price tag

December 28, 2012 at 2:53 PM

London, Dec. 28 (ANI): The most expensive streets in England and Wales have been revealed, where homes typically cost a staggering 8.1 million pounds.

1982 hit 'The Message' named best hip hop song of all time

December 6, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Wellington, Dec 6 (ANI): The 1982 hit 'The Message' by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five has been named the greatest hip hop song of all time, in the first such list by Rolling Stone magazine.

Facebook asks members to vote on 'privacy policy overhaul' of user data on social site

December 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, Dec. 4 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook has reportedly asked its one billion members to vote on a revision of privacy and other policies, a move which might be the last binding referendum of its kind at the huge social network.

Facebook set to hold referendum to end users' right to vote on privacy policy changes

November 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Washington, Nov. 27 (ANI): Facebook will hold a referendum, possibly later this week, in which it will ask users to abolish their right to vote on changes to the social network's privacy policies.

Facebook plans to end practice allowing users to vote on privacy policy changes

November 22, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly planning to end its practice of allowing users vote on changes to its privacy policies.

Amitav Ghosh, Jeet Thayil shortlisted for literature prize

November 21, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Six books including "River of Smoke" by Amitav Ghosh, "Narcopolis" by Jeet Thayil and "The Wandering" by Pakistan?based author Jamil Ahmad, have been shortlisted for the DSC South Asian Literature Prize 2013.

I'm not single but I'm still bisexual, says newly-married Evan Rachel Wood

November 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): Evan Rachel Wood, who got married recently, was quick to clarify that just because "Billy Elliot put a ring on it," it doesn't mean that she's no longer bisexual.

Rachel Wood, Bell tie the knot

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 2 (IANS) Actors Billy Elliot and Evan Rachel Wood are now man and wife. The couple tied knot Oct 30.

Kookaburra says 'existence under threat' if Australia introduces imported Dukes balls

October 24, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Sydney, Oct 24(ANI): Leading sports good manufacturer Kookaburra has said its more than a century of cricket history in Australia is under threat of vanishing under a plan to introduce imported balls in domestic matches.

'Doping ringleader' Armstrong unaffected by USADA files' revelations

October 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Oct 11(ANI): Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is seemingly unaffected by the US Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) accusations of being the ringleader in biggest doping conspiracy in sporting history.

Singer Example believes in 'My Way or Highway'

September 28, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 28 (IANS) British singer Elliot Gleave aka Example prefers working in his own style and doesn't feel comfortable coordinating with other music groups.

Oz Paralympic star offers 'feigned apology' to Prince Harry over defeating Brit athletes

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

London, Sep 5(ANI): Maddison Elliott, an Australian Paralympic swim star, cheekily offered Prince Harry a contrived apology for beating British contestants in their own pool during the ongoing Games.

Critics slam 'anorexic' models walking the ramp at Olympic Closing Ceremony

August 13, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Sydney, August 13 (ANI): As supermodels strode the Olympic closing ceremony catwalk in some of UK's top designers' creations, not everybody approved of the models included in it.

Olympic sailing: Finland snatches elliot bronze

August 11, 2012 at 8:09 PM

London, Aug 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Finland won bronze in the Elliot class sailing Saturday, beating Russia in a close third place race.

Workers staying at home to look after elderly relatives fear being sacked

July 22, 2012 at 1:47 PM

London, July 22 (ANI): One person in seven fears that they will get the sack for staying at home to care for their elderly relatives, a new study has revealed.

De Niro's apartment catches fire

June 9, 2012 at 1:04 PM

New York, June 9 (IANS) Actor Robert De Niro's apartment here caught fire after lint in a clothes dryer sparked flames.

Facebook's voters' numbers surpass world's largest democracy, India's electorate

June 5, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): Facebook's decision to offer its 900 million users a chance to vote on the social network's proposed changes to privacy policy will be higher than the electorate in India, the world's largest democracy.

British couple scoop million-pound lottery with forgotten ticket

June 1, 2012 at 10:55 AM

London, June 1 (IANS) A British couple scooped one million pounds (about $1.5 million) on the EuroMillions lottery with a ticket which they had stuck to their fridge for over two months and literally forgotten.

Rebekah Brooks' 'Great Expectations' like life to be made into movie

May 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Although the ending has not yet played out in the real world, yet plans to make the life of former newspaper executive Rebekah Brooks into a feature length film have already advanced.

Steve Jobs starred as FDR in '1944' Apple marketing video

May 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Steve Jobs, who was known as a great innovator, a perfectionist and a savvy businessman, was also an actor.

Steve Jobs starred as FDR in '1944' Apple marketing video

May 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Steve Jobs, who was known as a great innovator, a perfectionist and a savvy businessman, was also an actor.

American filmmaker opens up about China's reclusive hermits

May 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The elusive mountain monks of China are gradually allowing foreigners to visit their shrines and learn about their harsh religious practices, says American filmmaker Edward A. Burger, the new face of global filmmaking.

India bigger-than-life experience: Skateboarder Sandro Dias

May 3, 2012 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India is a bigger-than-life experience, says Brazilian skateboarder Sandro Dias as he prepares to perform in the country for only the second time, adding that he hoped to return soon.

10 most memorable scenes from Universal films

May 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Universal Studios has commissioned a poll of most memorable moments to mark its 100th anniversary.

$195m 'Tomorrow Never Dies' stealth ship put up for sale in scrap market

April 28, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Melbourne, Apr 28 (ANI): Sea Shadow, the ship that inspired the radar-evading vessel that was the base of evil media mogul Elliot Carver in the 007 film 'Tomorrow Never Dies', is expected to fetch a little more than 50,000 dollars in the scrap market.

Suspicious Briton strangles girlfriend in bed

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

London, April 24 (IANS) A suspicious British youngster strangled his model girlfriend in bed and his parents helped him cover up the murder, a court has heard.

Albanian fugitive held after 15 years in London

April 11, 2012 at 11:47 PM

London, April 11 (IANS) An Albanian accused of multiple murders in his native country and on the run for 15 years, has been finally arrested in north London.

Major fire at multi-storied building in South Kolkata

March 29, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a multi-storied building in South Kolkata's posh business hub of Chowringhee Thursday, the fire department said.

History, crime & edgy drama on bookshelf (IANS BOOKS THIS WEEK)

March 24, 2012 at 11:28 AM

The bookshelf this weekend is a colourful and racy pile of books that tickles readers' imagination and sensitivities... Browse with IANS

Timberlake to play Elton John in biopic

February 23, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A biopic of Sir Elton John's colourful life with Justin Timberlake starring as the legendary singer is all set to go on floor as soon as they find a director the pop star is comfortable working with.

First ever online-based nominating process for presidential elections recommended

February 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): A non profit, non partisan organization plans to spice up the 2012 American presidential elections through the first ever online-based nominating process for a third and independent candidate to challenge President Obama and GOP contenders.

Timberlake to play Elton John in biopic

February 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A biopic of Sir Elton John's colourful life with Justin Timberlake starring as the legendary singer is all set to go on floor as soon as they find a director the pop star is comfortable working with.

First ever online-based nominating process for presidential elections recommended

February 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Washington, Feb 23(ANI): A non profit, non partisan organization plans to spice up the 2012 American presidential elections through the first ever online-based nominating process for a third and independent candidate to challenge President Obama and GOP contenders.

Israeli embassy blast victim likely to be left partially paralysed, say doctors

February 14, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Doctors treating the wife of an Israeli diplomat injured in the car explosion on Tuesday said that the injury was serious and she was likely to be left partially paralysed.

More than 122 footballers in jail, charity reveals

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): More than 120 former football stars are behind bars for drug dealing, assault, car theft and shoplifting after being ditched by their clubs.

More than 122 footballers in jail, charity reveals

January 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): More than 120 former football stars are behind bars for drug dealing, assault, car theft and shoplifting after being ditched by their clubs.

First racially abused and now Anton Ferdinand receives 'bullet' in post

January 28, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Queensland Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has received a bullet in a post less than 24 hours before his team's match against Chelsea where he would face John Terry, whom he had accused of racially abusing him.

First racially abused and now Anton Ferdinand receives 'bullet' in post

January 28, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Jan 28(ANI): Queensland Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has received a bullet in a post less than 24 hours before his team's match against Chelsea where he would face John Terry, whom he had accused of racially abusing him.

Y4D to investigate Gurgaon Police inaction in molestation cases

January 3, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): Youth 4 Democracy has decided to fight against inaction of Gurgaon police, who shooed away the unruly crowd on New Year's eve, instead of taking action against them for molesting at least a dozen women in the presence of cops on the busy M G Road.

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in biopic

January 2, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Melbourne, Jan 2 (ANI): Sir Elton John has revealed his desire of casting Justin Timberlake in the lead role in his upcoming biopic.

Robert De Niro becomes dad again at 68

December 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): Robert De Niro has become father again at the age of 68.

John Terry's residence raided while he plays Premier League game

December 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM

London, Dec 24(ANI): Chelsea captain John Terry's residence in Oxshott, Surrey was targeted by a group of attackers while he was playing a Premier League match against Tottenham Spurs.

Warne makes terrified face on roller coaster while his son relaxes

December 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM

London, Dec 21 (ANI): Shane Warne was snapped looking terrified on a roller coater while his son Jackson relaxed in his seat at Movie World on Australia's Gold Coast on Tuesday.

Cole says didn't hear Terry make racist "f****** black c***' rant

October 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

London, Oct.27 (ANI): Chelsea star Ashley Cole will tell the Football Association (FA) that he did not hear club skipper John Terry making any racist comments to Queens Park Ranger (QPR) star Anton Ferdinand.

Australia to play England in June ODI series

September 29, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Sydney, Sep.29 (ANI): Australia is due to play its third one-day series in four years in England next June and July following the release of the England and Wales Cricket Board's 2012 schedule on Wednesday.

Indian-born Anjali Joseph bags Desmond Elliott prize for debut novel

June 24, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): An Indian-born novelist has won the Desmond Elliot Prize for her debut work 'Saraswati Park'.

Key heart failure therapies could save tens of thousands of lives

June 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): A study has found that thousands of lives could be saved each year by just implementing key recommended therapies for all eligible heart failure patients.

Color red 'boosts speed and strength of our physical reactions'

June 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

Washington, June 3 (ANI): A new study has found that when humans see red, their reactions become both faster and more forceful.

UK rail firm apologizes for 'lack of attractive women' on train

May 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

London, May 27 (ANI): It has emerged that a rail firm in the UK has apologized to a passenger after he complained that there were not enough attractive women on his train.

Unstable Gaddafi heading towards new, potentially dangerous depression

March 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

New York, Mar. 23 (ANI): A former CIA analyst and a Libyan diplomat, believe that Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's suspicion over his own security and devastating allied bombing may be driven into a new, potentially dangerous depression.

Scientists find plumes of oily aerosols downwind of the BP oil spill

March 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Miami (UM) have discovered two plumes of oil-based pollutants downwind of the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill.

Facebook playing down role as 'key tool for democratic change' in Middle East

February 15, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Despite playing a crucial role in providing a platform for democratic change in the revolts that toppled the governments in Tunisia and Egypt, Facebook executives are avoiding taking credit for it fearing that it would lose its foothold in some of the countries like Syria.

Playboy Mansion under investigation after fundraiser guests fall ill

February 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): Several guests who attended a fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion recently fell ill, leading to an investigation started by the Los Angeles County health officials.

Playboy Mansion investigated for outbreak of Legionnaires' disease

February 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

New York, Feb 12 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion has come under the scanner after more than 80 guests at a conference and party there became sick with a suspected strain of Legionnaires' disease.

James McAvoy wants to play Elton John

February 6, 2011 at 1:13 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): James McAvoy is apparently keen to play Elton John in a movie about the singer's outrageous life.

West End enters 'golden period' with record ticket sales of 512mn pounds

January 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): The West End has entered a 'golden period', with its ticket sales soaring to 512 million pounds last year.

Robbie Williams' life to be turned into West End musical

January 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): Take That star Robbie Williams's life will be turned into a West End musical.

Robbie Williams' life to be turned into West End musical

January 26, 2011 at 7:28 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): Take That star Robbie Williams's life will be turned into a West End musical.

Poverty can suppress kids' genetic potentials: Study

January 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): A new research has suggested that poverty may influence how children achieve their genetic potential.

Former Kiwi Mr. Dependable Elliot keen to make it to WC squad

January 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Wellington (New Zealand), Jan. 9 (ANI): Till under two years ago, Grant Elliot was touted as the most dependable man in New Zealand cricket. He was the rock in a Black Caps batting order that was, at best, inconsistent, but in 2011, he is hoping for a berth in the national squad for the World Cup.

Mummified forest in Canada yields climate clues

December 16, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Researchers at the Ohio State University have discovered a mummified forest in northernmost Canada which is giving clues on how plants struggled to endure ancient global cooling.

Twitter-mad Brit mum sends 104 live updates during son's birth!

December 11, 2010 at 1:54 PM

London, Dec 11 (ANI): A British mother is so obsessed with Twitter that she delivered a live account of her entire labour to her friends.

Women in red 'are like aphrodisiacs to men'

October 16, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): Women in red seem more attractive to men, according to a new study from University of Rochester.

EastEnders scoops six gongs at Inside Soap Awards

September 28, 2010 at 5:24 PM

London, Sept 28 (ANI): British television soap opera EastEnders, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary year, has won six gongs at the Inside Soap Awards.

Women prefer men in red

August 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM

Washington, Aug 3 (ANI): Forget expensive jewellery, chocolates and flowers, guys. If you want to attract the opposite sex, try adding red to your daily wardrobe, suggests a new study.

Obama's 49th b'day: home alone with grey hair and Winfrey, but no cake

August 5, 2010 at 4:31 PM

New York, Aug 5 (ANI): President Obama began his 49th birthday home alone in the White House, with more greying hair and ended it with a dinner with Oprah Winfrey- but without any cake.

Elton John working on 'Animal Farm' musical

July 24, 2010 at 2:44 PM

Melbourne, July 24 (ANI): Legendary singer Elton John is working on a new show based on George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' alongside Lee Hall, who wrote the hit musical 'Billy Elliot'.

John Edwards' mistress 'wants profits from his aide's tell-all book'

July 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM

New York, July 08 (ANI): John Edwards' mistress wants profits from a tell-all book about her sexcapades with the ex-presidential candidate.

"Hitler's Pope" helped thousands of Jews escape Nazi concentration camps

July 7, 2010 at 1:59 PM

London, July 7 (ANI): Dr Michael Hesemann, an academic carrying out research in the Vatican Archives for a US-based interfaith group 'Pave the Way Foundation', has claimed that Pope Pius XII, the controversial wartime pontiff, may have saved thousands of Jews by secretly securing visas so they could escape from Nazis in Germany.

Miley Cyrus' ex Justin Gaston goes nude for PETA

July 4, 2010 at 4:09 PM

London, July 03 (ANI): Miley Cyrus' ex Justin Gaston has done a nude shoot for a new advertising campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Sheen's estranged wife Mueller doing great, says rep

July 1, 2010 at 5:43 PM

London, July 01 (ANI): American actor Charlie Sheen's estranged wife Brooke Mueller is doing great with the stress management course, the actor's representative has said.

Scientists observe one of the most distant objects in solar system

June 19, 2010 at 5:09 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): Scientists have revealed the character of one of the most distant objects in the solar system.

Simple eye test measures damage from multiple sclerosis

June 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center claim that a quick, painless eye measurement shows promise as a way to diagnose multiple sclerosis in its very early stages, and to track the effectiveness of treatments.

Facebook asked to ban teens from setting up tribute pages

June 5, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Melbourne, June 05 (ANI): Australian police wants Facebook to prohibit teens from setting up tribute pages after a Brisbane man was accused of posting pornography on online memorials to murdered children.

4 pounds paperweight causes #300K worth fire damage to 1m pound ancestral home!

June 5, 2010 at 2:42 PM

London, June 5 (ANI): In one of those rare, bizarre accidents, a 4-pound paperweight caused 300,000 pounds of fire damage to a family's 1 million pound home.

Biography silent on Spitzer seeing hookers' years before becoming NY Governor

April 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM

New York, Apr.24 (ANI): A biography on former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer has chosen to remain silent or neutral on whether he was seeing hookers' years before occupying the coveted post.

Sir Elton John celebrates Billy Elliot's fifth anniversary

April 2, 2010 at 5:01 PM

London, April 2 (ANI): Sir Elton John was one of the several well-wishers who turned up to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Billy Elliot.

Brit MPs accused in expenses scandal to face Election Day in court

March 31, 2010 at 12:44 PM

London, Mar 31(ANI): Three British MPs accused in the expenses scandal look set to spend election day in court.

E.T is the greatest ever children's film

March 20, 2010 at 10:37 AM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Extraterrestrial film E.T has pipped Shrek and Finding Nemo to be named the greatest ever children's movie.

Brit police spend only 31 percent of their time investigating crime: Report

March 18, 2010 at 3:49 PM

London, Mar 18(ANI): A new report has revealed that British police officers and staff spend 31 percent of their time dealing with criminals and of that, only 13 per cent is spent investigating crime.

Penelope Cruz may star in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4'

February 12, 2010 at 3:16 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is said to be in talks to star in the fourth instalment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.

Four Brit politicians could face jail if convicted in MPs' expenses scam

February 9, 2010 at 12:11 AM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): The four British politicians, who are embroiled in MPs' expenses scandal, can face jail up to five months if found guilty. ccording to Sentencing Guidelines Council, in cases where between 20,000 pounds and 100,000 pounds are stolen in a pre-planned fraud, judges should consider jail terms of between two and five years.

Australian cricket legends to meet at Imparja Cup

February 8, 2010 at 11:35 PM

Melbourne, Feb 7(ANI): Retired Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie will captain a group of Australian cricketing legends to play against some of the country's best indigenous players in Alice Springs this week.

Gene variation protects some survivors of sexual abuse against alcohol

February 3, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): In a new study, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that some adults sexually abused as children - and therefore at high risk for alcohol problems - carry gene variants that protect them from heavy drinking and its effects.

New Zealand include new faces for Bangladesh series

January 25, 2010 at 5:07 PM

Auckland, Jan 25(ANI): New Zealand cricket selectors have included two new players for their ODI and Twenty20 squads for next month's series against Bangladesh.

Facebook teams up with McAfee to prevent cyber hacking

January 14, 2010 at 6:18 PM

London, Jan 14 (ANI): Facebook users will now get a free virus cleanup of their computers, if their accounts have been hacked into, before they return to the social networking website.

Broadway takings cross 1bn dollars mark

January 11, 2010 at 3:05 PM

London, Jan 11 (ANI): Broadway takings crossed the 1 billion dollar mark in 2009 for the first time ever and a huge part of it came from British talent.

Mischa Barton turns hooker, Sharon Stone ex-cop for Law and Order: SVU

January 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM

New York, Jan 6 (ANI): Hollywood actresses Mischa Barton and Sharon Stone have been roped in for cameo roles in "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit".

Lord Swaraj Paul being investigated in parliamentary expenses scam

December 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM

London, Dec. 27 (ANI): Lord Swaraj Paul has become the latest peer to be investigated by the British police in the parliamentary expenses scam, taking the total number of parliamentarians under scanner to five peers and four MPs.

Brit kids as young as 10 being treated for cocaine addiction

December 24, 2009 at 2:48 PM

London, December 24 (ANI): Children as young as ten are getting addicted to cocaine, according to reports.