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Everything you need to know about Factory Area Chohal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

CPI-M lashes out as Chidambaram hints at more economic reforms

June 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) With union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram hinting that more reforms are in the offing to boost India's slowing economic growth, the CPI-M Saturday hit out at the Manmohan Singh government, regretting that despite "repeated failures" of its reform policies, it was sticking to the "same remedy".

Gene Wilder calls 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' remake an 'insult'

June 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New York, June 15 (ANI): Gene Wilder, who starred as the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka in 1971 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', has slammed Tim Burton's remake of the film.

US teacher held in China over child abuse

June 14, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Beijing, June 1 Jun 14 (IANS) An American teacher at a French school in China's Shanghai city has been arrested on suspicion of child molestation, local authorities said.

Factory output, retail inflation worsen policy dilemma (Roundup)

June 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government Wednesday released macro-economic data which showed lack of revival in economic growth and inflation at an elevated level accentuating the policy dilemma of the central bank.

Wedding Gown made with condoms to raise chlamydia awareness

June 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): An HIV health care center has created a wedding dress, made entirely of condoms, to raise awareness for the alarming raise in chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection, diagnoses recently.

Employees smell rat in coach outsourcing deal

May 30, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Workers and others at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) have demanded the cancellation of a contract given to three companies in West Bengal to make railway coaches.

Chinese military to test its digital technology

May 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Beijing, May 29 (IANS) The Chinese military will conduct an exercise next month to test new types of combat forces, including units using digital technology, amid efforts to adjust to informationalized war, it announced.

Romanian village unfurls world's largest flag

May 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM

London, May 28 (ANI): A tiny Romanian village has entered the record books for unfurling the largest flag ever made.

Cuba set for Davis Cup return

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Havana, May 16 (IANS) After a four-year absence, Cuba will send a team to participate in America group III of Davis Cup tennis to be held June 17-22 in La Paz, Bolivia, the National Tennis Commission (NTC) announced here.

Two Indians among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows

May 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Two Indian young entrepreneurs are among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows chosen to "pursue innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship from the ground up, and begin to build the innovative companies of tomorrow."

Career after Class 12th

May 10, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Declaration of results of class 12th board has begun and students passing 12th examination usually face a state of confusion on deciding about their future education and leaves with a question: What after class 12th? Presently, wide range of undergraduate courses after 12th are available in different streams but it is advisable for the candidates to choose the best suited course for them so as to deliver the best in that field in future.

Factory Asia must explore potential, ADB president

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 4 (ANI): The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao has asserted, that a rapidly growing 'Factory Asia' approach must be explored for its potential in the region.

Scientists identify drug-resistant malaria parasites in Cambodia

April 29, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Scientists have discovered new drug-resistant strains of the parasite responsible for causing malaria. These malaria-causing parasites were found in western Cambodia and have found to be different from the other strains present across the world. The researchers also found that, these parasites have the ability to withstand treatment by artemisinin - a frontline drug in the fight against malaria.

Factory flexibility for changing petrol-diesel product mix: Ford India

April 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) US car major Ford's Indian subsidiary Friday said it has seen about 15 percent shift in demand for petrol vehicles in the last four months and is now better placed to respond to any further shift in product mix with additional investment in factory 'flexibility'.

Director Subu prefers theatres actors, says they save time

April 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Tamil debutant director Subu, who has roped in theatre actors as protagonists in his upcoming comedy-thriller "Sutta Kadhai", finds them more confident compared to others. He says working with them minimises the effort of a director.

Videocon finds natural gas in Mozambique

April 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Videocon Industries Monday announced a significant natural gas discovery in its offshore Rovumal block in Mozambique.

1.5 kg of emerald found inside rock

April 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Moscow, April 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A deposit of emerald crystals weighing an estimated 1.5 kg has been discovered in a lump of rock in Russia, an official said.

UFO film to provide proof that pint sized aliens exist

April 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Apr. 10 (ANI): An upcoming documentary film about UFOs has claimed that it will be offering evidence of aliens' existence including the cutting-edge scientific analysis of a recovered body.

Young pregnant woman burnt alive by family in Nepal

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Kathmandu, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): A pregnant woman was burnt alive on Monday by her family members in a settlement near Morang, some 550 km east of Kathmandu.

Young pregnant woman burnt alive by family in Nepal

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Kathmandu, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): A pregnant woman was burnt alive on Monday by her family members in a settlement near Morang, some 550 km east of Kathmandu.

Thane building collapse: Victims demand death penalty for culprits

April 7, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), April 7 (ANI): Enraged survivors and victims of the building collapse that claimed 74 lives and left 65 injured on Sunday demanded justice following the arrest of two builders in Thane,Maharashtra.

Abe unveils Japan-U.S. plan to return land to Okinawa

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Tokyo, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI):Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday unveiled a Japan-U.S. time frame on returning Okinawa's land used by the U.S. military to the Japanese southernmost prefecture, according to local media.

Company prints many winning lottery tickets, sued

March 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Beijing, March 25 (IANS) A printing firm in Shanghai is being sued for mistakenly creating 350 winning lottery tickets instead of the two that it had been asked to print.

Gurgaon builder to be booked for violation

March 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) Following a complaint by Haryana's town and country planning (TCP) department, the district administration in Gurgaon has asked police to lodge a case against a builder for making bookings of flats without the TCP's permission.

Nawazuddin omnipresent in every scene of 'Aatma': Suparn Verma

March 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Director Suparn Verma is very impressed with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance in his film "Aatma" and asserts that the actor's presence will be felt in each and every scene of the horror thriller.

Kirani James shocked over Pistorius murder charge

March 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Toronto, March 8 (IANS/CMC) Olympic and world 400 metre champion Grenada's Kirani James says he was shocked on hearing the South African double amputee athlete, Oscar Pistorius, was accused of murder.

Punjab cops thrash woman, two suspended

March 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 4 (IANS) Two Punjab police personnel were suspended Monday after they were caught on camera beating a young woman - who was being sexually harassed by truck drivers - and her aged father here after she called police for help.

Toxic dye found in Shanghai school uniforms

February 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Shanghai, Feb 18 (IANS) Students in 21 primary and middle schools here were ordered to stop wearing their uniforms Monday after a toxic dye was found in the products of a garment firm.

More foreign tourists visiting Mizoram

February 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Aizawl, Feb 15 (IANS) The number of foreigners visiting Mizoram is rising.

More foreign tourists visiting in Mizoram

February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Aizawl, Feb 15 (IANS) The number of foreigners visiting the northeastern state of Mizoram increased last year, with a larger number of US citizens than other foreigners stopping over in this state that borders Myanmar and Bangladesh, officials said.

Supernova remnants really do produce cosmic rays

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Washington, February 15 (ANI): Analysis of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has provided the first clear-cut evidence the expanding debris of exploded stars produces some of the fastest-moving matter in the universe.

Roald Dahl falling out of favour among kids

February 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Feb. 9 (ANI): Roald Dahl, famed for his surreal stories, is more popular with adults than youngsters, a survey has revealed.

Massive star explodes few days before supernova explosion

February 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

London, February 8 (ANI): Scientists have observed an outburst taking place a short time - just one month - before a massive star underwent a supernova explosion.

Factory worker stabbed to death

February 3, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) A 40-year-old factory worker was stabbed to death by unidentified attackers near his house here, police said Sunday.

Pakistan's exports to India grow 66 percent

January 30, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan's exports to India in April-December 2012 grew by 66 percent over the same period in 2011, while India's exports to it increased by 16 percent, officials said Wednesday.

Fighter aircraft with deadly 'laser weaponry' come closer to reality

January 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): The US military technology developer, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is working on two new plans to make laser weaponry a reality, a report has said.

Rihanna's $200 tip to waiter

January 23, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 23 (IANS) Singer Rihanna has given $200 as a tip to a waiter in a bid to be his biggest ever tipper.

US school suspends five-yr-old for making bubble gun 'terrorist threat'

January 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Washington, Jan. 21 (ANI): A five-year-old girl has been suspended from elementary school in Pennsylvania after she made what the school called a 'terrorist threat'.

Iraq seeks India's agricultural expertise

January 16, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Iraqis will travel to India from April to get trained in irrigation and land reclamation.

UAE company gives UNICEF $1 mn for polio eradication in Afghanistan

January 7, 2013 at 11:19 PM

Dubai, Jan 7 (IANS/WAM) An Emirati company has donated $1 million to UNICEF for polio eradication in Afghanistan.

A day of love: 7,300 couples marry in China on '2013-1-4'

January 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) An astounding 7,300 couples got married in China's Shanghai metropolis on a date considered auspicious - 2013-1-4 - as the six digits when spoken in Chinese sound like the phrase "love you for life".

Funeral of Karachi blast victims today

January 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Karachi, Jan.2 (ANI): The funeral prayers of four persons, who died in the blast that occurred at Ayesha Manzil on Tuesday night, will be offered today, even as the MQM has announced that it will observe a mourning day here on Wednesday.

One killed, 32 injured in Karachi explosion

January 2, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (ANI): At least one person has been killed and 32 were injured in a massive blast in Karachi, Pakistan.

Five dead in Shanghai construction accident

January 1, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) At least five workers died and 18 others injured after an under construction concrete platform of a building collapsed in China's Shanghai city, Xinhua reported Tuesday.

Trade normalization between India, Pak may hit 'deadlock' due to delay in MFN status decision

December 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (ANI): Trade normalisation between Delhi and Islamabad may hit a deadlock as Pakistan has not yet decided to implement its decision of granting the Most Favoured Nations (MFN) status to India, a report has said.

Diet Pepsi adds fake sweetener to formula for sales boost

December 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

New York, Dec. 18 (ANI): Diet Pepsi has secretly added a new artificial sweetener to its formula, in a desperate bid to improve its declining sales, it has been revealed.

China holds air war to choose its best fighter pilots

December 13, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Beijing, Dec 13 (IANS) China has organised a 10-day air war competition in which over a hundred ace fighter pilots were pitted against each other at speeds of 1,800 km per hour and had to take the right decision in barely 10 seconds.

Russia tests lightweight UAV

December 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's airborne forces VDV have started state acceptance trials of the new Iskatel (Searcher) lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle system, the system's makers said.

India to adopt liberal visa policy with Bangladesh

December 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Dhaka, Dec 3 (IANS) India would adopt a liberal visa policy to boost economic partnership and encourage Indian business to invest in Bangladesh to address the imbalance in trade and reap mutual benefit.

2,697 tribal habitations to get roads

November 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved revision of the core network under the prime minister's rural roads scheme by connecting 2,697 villages in tribal areas that have no roads.

MPs should use funds for child welfare:Congress MP

November 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Congress leader Oscar Fernandes Tuesday said all the MPs should use their Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds for building infrastructure for welfare of children.

Antony clears the air on his Kerala statement

November 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

Kasargode (Kerala) Nov 17 (IANS) After saying he did not have the courage to bring more units of his department into Kerala, Defence Minister A.K. Antony's said Saturday what he meant was that in his home state, politics overtakes everything and that does not augur well.

Pakistan to 'gift' MFN status to India this New Year

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Islamabad, Nov. 16 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said that Pakistan will confer India with the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status from January 1, 2013, by abolishing negative list and assured of no delay on it.

Where you live determines risk of cardiac arrest

October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): Your chances of having a sudden cardiac arrest can depend on where you live, experts have warned.

Jharkhand Police recovers US and Pakistan made arms from Maoists

October 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Simdega, Oct 30 (ANI): The Jharkhand Police has seized Pakistan and US made arms from an arrested area commander of Maoist group People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and his bodyguard.

Douglas Hodge lands role as Willy Wonka in new musical

October 12, 2012 at 8:37 PM

London, Oct 12 (ANI): English actor Douglas Hodge has signed on to play Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes' production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'

India's industrial output rises 2.7 percent in August

October 12, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Reversing the trend of contraction, India's industrial production grew 2.7 percent in August, led by a rebound in manufacturing activities, government data showed Friday.

Douglas Hodge to play Willy Wonka in stage musical

October 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor Douglas Hodge has been roped in to play Willy Wonka in the theatre adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

BBC film crew arrested at gunpoint for sneaking into top-secret American 'UFO base'

October 11, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Oct. 11 (ANI): A film crew from the British broadcasting network, BBC was arrested at gunpoint for sneaking into a top-secret UFO military base in the United States.

'Baseball Hotties' exhibition in US attracting hoards of female fans

October 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM

New York, Oct 8 (ANI): A new exhibition called 'Baseball Hotties: Studs We Love' at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory in Kentucky features some New York flavour - pinstriped playboys Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.

Why emphasise on Bollywood for Oscars, asks Rituparno Ghosh

September 25, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh is not sure if Bollywood film "Barfi!", India's official entry for the Oscars this year, is the right choice. But he laments how regional cinema, including his own, is ignored for such honours.

"Barfi!" become sweeter, gets entry for the Oscar

September 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Now this time another reason for smiling for both Ranbir Kapoor and Anurag Basu as their latest movie ?Barfi!? has been chosen as India's official entry

'Barfi!' is India's official entry for the Oscars

September 22, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The magic of Anurag Basu's "Barfi!" has worked. The heartwarming movie, about love between a deaf and mute boy and an autistic girl, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Chinese army performs military drills

September 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Beijing, Sep 18 (IANS) The Chinese army has conducted a series of military drills over the past few weeks to finetune its capabilities of amphibious operations, media reports said.

'Libya was exactly where Chris Stevens wanted to be', says mother of slain U.S. envoy to Libya

September 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (ANI): The mother of slain U.S. envoy to Libya Chris Stevens has said he wanted to be posted in that volatile nation.

Big win for Indian Oil

September 9, 2012 at 8:39 PM

Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) chalked up their second win in Group B with a 15-3 rout of local challengers Integral Coach Factory in the 87th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament here Sunday.

China quake: Toll rises to 80

September 8, 2012 at 7:11 AM

Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) At least 80 people have been confirmed dead and more than 700 were reported injured after multiple earthquakes struck a mountainous region in southwest China's Yunnan province Friday, authorities said Saturday.

China quake: Toll rises to 67; over 700 injured

September 8, 2012 at 2:23 AM

Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) At least 67 people have been confirmed dead and 731 were reported injured after multiple earthquakes struck a mountainous region in southwest China Friday, authorities said early Saturday.

'Draconian' govt 'media regulation' proposal 'threat to press freedom', says News Ltd boss

September 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Sydney, Sept. 6 (ANI): News Limited chief executive Kim Williams has hit out at 'draconian' government proposals for a new media regulator, by which it can threaten to send journalists to jail.

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan set for Xmas reunion

August 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, August 27 (ANI): Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are to duet again on stage for the first time in 24 years.

Family home of 'The Lord Of The Rings' publisher goes on sale for 1.6m pounds

August 26, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, August 26 (ANI): The house where Rayner Unwin- the publisher of JRR Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings and Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and James And The Giant Peach -used to live with his family has been put up for sale at 1.6million pounds.

'Willy Wonka' director Mel Stuart dies at 83

August 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

London, August 11 (ANI): Mel Stuart, the director of the beloved childhood classic 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', died on Thursday night of cancer at his home in Los Angeles. He was 83.

Crocodile causes panic in Shanghai

August 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Shanghai, Aug 7 (IANS) There was panic when a 1.5-metre-long crocodile was found in a creek in a suburban residential area in this Chinese business hub.

'Star Wars' Chewbacca mask fetches $172k at auction

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New York, July 31 (ANI): The Chewbacca mask used in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy has been sold for a whopping 172,200 dollars at a movie memorabilia auction this weekend.

Google unveils 100 times faster 'gigabit Fiber Internet service' in Kansas

July 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, July 27 (ANI): Web giant Google has unveiled its new Google Fiber service in Kansas City, USA, which is capable of providing Internet access at over 100 times faster than today's average broadband rate.

Tom Cruise on look out for NY home to be closer to Suri

July 23, 2012 at 4:43 PM

New York, July 23 (ANI): Tom Cruise is reportedly searching for a bachelor pad in New York to be near daughter Suri.

Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck dies

July 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Richard Zanuck has died following a heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.

Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck dies at 77

July 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM

London, July 14 (ANI): Richard Zanuck, the Oscar-winning film producer behind "Driving Miss Daisy" and the son of the founder of Twentieth Century Fox, has died. He was 77.

UFO triangle in US believed to be 'alien hotspot'

July 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Almost 65 years after the July 8 UFO crash in America, which was described by local papers as a "flying saucer", some Central Californians believe that their region remains a hotspot for aliens the bottom leg of a "UFO triangle" as mysterious as Bermuda's.

Factory output rises by 2.4 percent in May

July 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.4 percent in May, led by rebound in manufacturing and electricity production, government data showed Thursday.

UK gets tough on foreign criminals staying in country under Human Rights Act

June 20, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): British lawmakers have passed a landmark vote ordering judges to stop granting foreign criminals 'human rights' to stay in the country. he motion was passed after the Commons was informed about the scale at which overseas convicts abuse the Human Rights Act, Daily Mail reports.

Declarations of G20 Summit

June 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM

With the completion of 2012 G-20 Mexico summit on 19th June, a number of possible outcomes and measures have been concluded for stabilisation and up gradation of world economy. G-20 Summit, 2012 winded up with lots of declarations to be implemented for welfare of international economy that looks quite convincing. The major declarations of 2012 G-20 Mexico summit are:

G-20 Summit Declaration

June 20, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Text of the G-20 Summit declaration in Los Cabos, Mexico, June 18-19:

Traditional children's characters being forgotten in UK

June 19, 2012 at 7:52 PM

London, June 19 (ANI): Traditional children's characters such as 'Anne of Green Gables' are being forgotten as the latest generation shun classic books, a university study has revealed.

IIP data dissapoints Pranab, says government committed to reforms

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said that he was disappointed with the industrial output data but asserted that the government was committed to kickstarting the economy and boosting investor sentiment.

NASA's Fermi detects highest-energy light from powerful solar flare

June 12, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Washington, June 12 (ANI): NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected the highest-energy light ever associated with an eruption on the sun during a powerful solar blast on March 7.

Kylie Minogue to duet with Jason Donovan for first time in 23 years

June 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM

London, June 10 (ANI) Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are reuniting to perform their 1988 hit 'Especially For You' at the 'Hit Factory Live' concert in London's Hyde Park on 11 July.

China ordered crystal casket for Mao Zedong's body

June 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Shanghai, June 10 (IANS) The Chinese government asked a glass manufacturer from Shanghai to build a crystal casket for the body of China's founding father Mao Zedong, government archive documents have revealed.

'Patang' brings healing touch to Gujarat

June 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, June 10 (IANS) Indian-American director Prashant Bhargava chose to set his award-winning first feature film "Patang" (Kite) about family conflict in Ahmedabad because of the unique way people of Gujarat handled tragedy with kites playing a key role.

Pakistan tests cruise missile Hatf-VII

June 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday successfully test-fired the indigenously developed cruise missile Hatf-VII (Babur), having a range of 700 km, the military said.

Shanghai stages half-naked bike ride to promote green energy

June 3, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Shanghai, June 3 (IANS) Half-naked men and women in bikinis took part in an annual bicycle ride to promote the use of green energy, healthy lifestyle and zero-carbon transportation in this Chinese metropolis.

Mamata plans factory on 600 acres of Singur land

May 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

Dankuni (West Bengal), May 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wishes to set up a factory at 600 acres of land in Singur-the site of abandoned Tata Nano car plant, even as she Monday attacked the central government for not providing West Bengal the much needed financial aid.

Factfile on Myanmar

May 27, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Factfile on Myanmar, where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday began a three-day visit - the first by an Indian prime minister in 25 years.

'The Avengers' stays atop box office for 3rd consecutive weekend

May 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

New York, May 21 (ANI): 'The Avengers' is continuing to muscle out everything else Hollywood throws at it, easily sinking naval rival 'Battleship' and other new releases to top the weekend box office yet again.

Hindu, Buddhist groups growing steadily in US

May 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Washington, May 10 (IANS) Hindu and Buddhist groups have grown steadily in the US, being concentrated in Texas, California, the New York Metropolitan Area, Illinois and Georgia, says a new study.

Baylor varsity academic claims Buddhist and Hindu population rising in US

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Waco, Texas May 10(ANI): Hindu and Buddhist groups have grown steadily in the United States since changes in immigration laws in 1965 and 1992, a professor of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, has claimed.

Pregnant Sienna Miller takes up yoga

May 6, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Sienna Miller, who is currently expecting her first child with fiance Tom Sturridge, has taken up yoga to help with her pregnancy, adding that her skin has much improved since she got pregnant.

Wife of former Maoist urges rebels to join mainstream

April 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Bokaro, Apr 28 (ANI): Rekha Manjhi, wife of former top Maoist leader Varun Manjhi has urged the rebels to join the mainstream and derive benefits of central government's rehabilitation schemes.

Bayern Munich qualify for Champions League final after penalty shoot-out

April 26, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Madrid, April 26 (IANS) Bayern Munich have qualified for the final of the Champions League football after knocking out Real Madrid in a penalty shoot-out.

FAQs on Bofors guns and graft row

April 25, 2012 at 8:37 PM

* What is the Bofors scandal?