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

Tony Blair rubbishes rumours of affair with Rupert Murdoch's wife

June 15, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, June 15(ANI): Tony Blair has denied allegation of having an affair with media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's third wife, Wendi Deng.

Media now prefers using own info than citing other news sources: Report

June 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Johannesburg, June 13 (ANI): The occurrence of media organizations quoting other media sources in stories has dropped drastically, according to media research institute Media Tenor.

Iran imposes severe restrictions on media ahead of presidential election

June 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, June 13 (ANI): Iran has imposed severe restrictions on foreign and domestic media to ensure that coverage of presidential election on Friday is tightly controlled.

Kolkata journalists protest attacks on colleagues

June 11, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Over 500 journalists from Kolkata and other districts Tuesday took out a march protesting against the recent attacks on two journalists from Bengali news channels by alleged Trinamool Congress activists.

Sheesha smoking hooks more Pakistani students

June 9, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) One-fifth of college and university students in Pakistan -- aged from 20 to 25 years -- are addicted to smoking sheesha, a form of hookah-smoking with a flavoured tobacco, a study has found.

SMS campaign planned to sensitise cable TV subscribers

June 7, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The information and broadcasting ministry plans to launch an SMS campaign to sensitise cable TV subscribers in phase I and phase II cities about the need to fill the Consumer Application Form (CAF), an official release said Friday.

How bird flu viruses adapt to humans

June 7, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Two new studies have identified mutations that increase the infectivity of H5N1 and H7N9 viruses through improved binding to receptors in the human respiratory tract.

How music and dance are deeply intertwined

June 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): As male superb lyrebirds sing, they often move their bodies to the music in a choreographed way, adding evidence from human cultures around the world that music and dance are deeply intertwined activities.

Mystery of bird's missing penis revealed

June 7, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Researchers have figured out where birds' penises have gone.

FBI to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus

June 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM

Washington, June 6 (IANS) Ten months after six worshippers died in the gurdwara shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will begin formally tracking hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus and Arabs.

Tablet for intermediate students launched

June 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Hyderabad, June 4 (IANS) IT software startup company AppThoughtz has launched an innovation tablet, 'iTopper', which helps students of Class 11 and 12 develop insights into various subjects, a company official said here Tuesday.

Syrian army seizes Sarin gas from rebels

June 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM

Moscow, June 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Syrian army has seized two cylinders of nerve agent Sarin in an operation in Hama city, Press TV reported.

MFI announces third national press photo contest

June 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Media Foundation of India (MFI) and Yes Bank have announced the Third National Press Photo Contest for professional press photographers, an official statement said here Sunday.

Iranian president safe after helicopter's emergency landing

June 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Beijing, Jun 2 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was unhurt after the helicopter carrying him made an emergency landing "due to a technical malfunction," Press TV reported on Sunday.

CBSE 10th result 2013: Result Statistics

May 31, 2013 at 1:46 PM

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the CBSE 10th result 2013 in which a total number of 1257893 candidates were registered. The number of registered candidates increased by 6.67 % as compared to last year's registration. Last year in 2012, the percentage of successful candidates in class 10th exam was 98.19, which jumped to 98.76 this year showing an increase of 0.57 percent.

Afghan war has cost Britain more than 37bn pounds, claims new book

May 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

London, May 31 (ANI): The war in Afghanistan has cost Britain at least 37 billion pounds, a new book has claimed.

'Racist' cartoon slammed in New Zealand

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Wellington, May 30 (ANI): A cartoon made by award winning cartoonist Al Nisbet, which was published in two of New Zealand's daily newspapers, has been criticized for being "offensive and racist".

Delhi rues power equation with central government

May 29, 2013 at 7:41 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Admitting that there was lack of coordination between the central and the Delhi governments, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday said her government has many responsibilities but without power.

Congress to decide my fourth term: Dikshit

May 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Completing her third term as Delhi's chief minister, Sheila Dikshit Wednesday said that it was for the Congress high command to decide if she deserves another five years.

Delhi women scared of going to police stations: Dikshit

May 29, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Women in the national capital are scared of going to police stations to register their complaints, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

CAIT demands date extension in Food Safety and Standards Act

May 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has sent a communication to Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chairman, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India has urged them to extend date of registration or renewal under Food Safety and Standards Act by one year and similarly the due date of filing return be extended by one year.

It is to be noted that last date of such obligations expires on 31st May,2013. It is estimated that nearly more than one crore food business operators in the Country will be affected.

In its representation to both Union Health Minister and Chairman, FSSAI, the CAIT has said that previously while appreciating difficulties of food business operators as well as on the part of administrative machinery, the Authority did ex

Sky apps latest victim of Syrian Electronic Army

May 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): The notorious and yet proficient Syrian Electronic Army, in their latest hacking spree, have targeted and defaced Sky's Android apps.

Economy tops Iranian presidential candidates' agenda

May 26, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Tehran, May 26 (IANS) The economic condition of Iranians and the hardship that they have been facing in the past years top the presidential candidates' agenda in their campaign to win people's votes.

No soldiers sent to Syria: Iranian defence minister

May 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Tehran, May 25 (IANS) Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi denied Saturday that Iran has dispatched any military forces to Syria, reported Xinhua citing the semi-official Fars news agency.

Sindh HC dismisses defeated JI candidate's rigging plea on PTI win in Karachi

May 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (ANI): The Sindh High Court has dismissed a plea from a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, who challenged the results of the election of Karachi's PS-39 seat, which has been won by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Ability to filter visual motion can predict IQ

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that a simple visual task can predict IQ

People with high IQ better at blocking out distractions

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): People, who have high IQ scores, are not just more intelligent than others but also process sensory information differently, according to a research.

Mystery behind white tiger solved

May 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): White tigers today are only seen in zoos, but they belong in nature, according to researchers who found new evidence about what makes them white.

Twitter beefs up security following recent hacking spate

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

London, May 23 (ANI): Twitter is bringing in an optional two-step login for users to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches.

Injured Murray pulls out of French Open

May 22, 2013 at 12:30 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open starting Sunday, due to a chronic back injury which provoked him to leave Rome Masters last week in the second round match.

Nayar, Ram named for lifetime achievement award

May 20, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Two veteran journalists - Kuldip Nayar and N. Ram - have been selected for this year's 'RedInk Lifetime Achievement Award' instituted by the Mumbai Press Club, an official said here Monday.

Indo-Nepal Army Mountaineering Expedition Team climb Mount Everest

May 19, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Kathmandu, May 19 (ANI): The Joint Indo-Nepal Army Mountaineering Expedition Team successfully climbed Mount Everest. According to the Nepal Army Directorate of Information, the first team of the Joint expedition reached the world's highest peak at nine local time this morning.

Ketamine holds promise for people with treatment-resistant depression

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): In a new study, patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Financial Times, Twitter sites

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Wellington, May 19 (ANI): In another cyber-attack Twitter and Financial Times (FT) website have reportedly been hacked.

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Financial Times, Twitter sites

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Wellington, May 19 (ANI): In another cyber-attack Twitter and Financial Times (FT) website have reportedly been hacked.

NYT website attacked by unknown hackers

May 18, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): The New York Times has revealed that its website was hacked earlier this week, preventing access to a small number of users.

Electrical stimulation in brain could help boost mental math abilities

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): For people whose math abilities are not so good, a mild form of brain stimulation may help improve their proficiency.

Arab journalism awards for 2013 presented

May 17, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Dubai, May 17 (IANS/WAM) The 12th edition of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) was held on the closing day of the two-day Arab Media Forum here.

Efforts to decrease hate crimes against Sikhs in USA

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Amritsar, May 15 (ANI): In an effort to decrease the increasing hate crime against Sikhs in the United State of America, the American Sikh Congressional Caucus (ASCC) requested congressmen to sign its first act "hate crime statistics against Sikhs".

Attorney General Eric Holder says AP leak was grave and put American people at risk

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Attorney General Eric Holder called the leaks through the story of Associated Press in last year about CIA foiling Al-Qaeda plan of blowing up US bound plane, as very serious in nature and put the life of American people at a major risk.

Pakistan naval ship in Sri Lanka

May 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

The May 14-17 visit "signifies the strong diplomatic, cultural and military ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan", reported Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

GoM on CBI autonomy set up

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government Tuesday constituted a group of ministers (GoM) to consider autonomy of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the wake of Supreme Court's scathing observations concerning the probe agency.

3,500 people to attend Arab Media Forum

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Over 3,500 media representatives, analysts, writers and journalists are expected to attend the 12th edition of the Arab Media Forum that will begin here Tuesday.

Italian journalist untraced in Syria

May 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Rome, May 9 (IANS/AKI) The Italian government has no information on the 62-year-old war reporter Domenico Quirico, who vanished in Syria in April, Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said Thursday.

HC notice on Swamy's plea that editors must be Indian citizens

May 8, 2013 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the centre on a plea by Janta Party leader Subramanian Swamy that editors of news organisations in India should be citizens of the country.

Syrian hackers attack satire site the Onion's Twitter account

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Satire website the Onion's Twitter feed has become the latest victim of hacking from the Syrian Electronic Army.

Journalists' sons murdered in Mexico

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Ciudad Juarez (Mexico), May 6 (IANS/EFE) The sons of two journalists were murdered by gunmen Sunday in Mexico's Chihuahua city, officials said.

Justin Bieber revealed as gay in fake tweets

May 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): E! Online's Twitter account was hacked on Saturday, claiming to have an exclusive of Justin Bieber coming out of the closet.

Pakistan heading for troubled times, says book

May 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan may be headed for a real crisis, with Islamists openly targeting secular forces and the Pakistan Army unwilling to combat Islamic zealots, says a strategic year book.

Two foreigners held in Iran for 'illegal activities'

May 5, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Tehran, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two Azerbaijani nationals have been detained in Iran for illegal activities, the Iranian foreign ministry said.

India, Iran discuss Afghanistan, ink 3 MoUs

May 4, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Tehran, May 4 (IANS) India and Iran Friday discussed the developing situation in Afghanistan and agreed to remain in regular contact.

Probe opens after Italian reporter goes missing in Syria

May 4, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Rome, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Prosecutors in Rome have opened a kidnapping and anti-terrorism investigation after Italian journalist Domenico Quirico disappeared in war-torn Syria.

Free jailed journalists: Watchdog urges China, Iran, Turkey

May 4, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Brussels, May 4 (IANS/AKI) A leading press freedom watchdog has urged China, Iran, Turkey and Eritrea -- the four countries with the highest number of imprisoned journalists in the world -- to release them and end their repression.

UN calls for safety of journalists

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Expressing concern over the killing of over 600 journalists in the last decade, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called for ensuring safety of journalists on World Press Freedom Day Friday.

Pakistan observing World Press Freedom Day today

May 3, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Karachi, May 3 (ANI): Pakistan is observing World Press Freedom Day on Friday with journalists making resolve to keep pursuing the mission to know and inform others.

Iran, Turkey ties key to regional security: Tehran

May 1, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Tehran, May 1 (IANS) The ties between Iran and Turkey are strategic and contribute to the regional security, an official said here Wednesday.

13 killed in Saudi Arabia floods

May 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Riyadh, May 1 (IANS) Saudi Arabia announced that 13 people were killed and four others were missing in Riyadh, Baha, Hail and Quwayiyah due to recent rains and floods, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

UGC NET 2013 online application form dates extended

May 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

UGC has extended the dates for applying in National Eligibility Test (NET) online till May 3, 2013. Earlier, the last dates for applying online and generation of filled Bank Challan for payment of fee was 30.04.13.The new schedule for filling up the National Eligibility Test - June, 2013 Examination form are as follow:

Polls will be held May 11, assures Gen Kayani

May 1, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) General elections will be held May 11, said Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani while asking people not to harbour any suspicions or misgivings about it.

US concerned over assault on free press in Sri Lanka

May 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) Highlighting the attacks on a Tamil-language newspaper in Sri Lanka, the United States has said it would continue to "very directly" press its concerns for press freedom bilaterally as also through the international community.

Eight men convicted by Saudi court on terrorism charges

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 29 (ANI): A Saudi court has convicted eight men on terrorism-related charges, including plotting attacks on an oil refinery, according to Saudi Press Agency.

Iran ready to host meet on Syria

April 29, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Tehran, April 29 (IANS) Iran is ready to host the next meeting of the quartet group on Syria set to begin in near future, the country's foreign minister Ali-Akbar Salehi has said.

Pak Taliban warns religious parties against using name of Islam in election campaign

April 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 28 (ANI): The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mardan has issued a letter warning religious parties not to use the name of Islam in their election campaign.

Iran, Turkey enjoy common interests: Ahmadinejad

April 27, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Tehran, April 27 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Saturday said that Iran and Turkey share common interests and must develop bilateral relations for their and the region's benefit.

Women becoming taller and slimmer as mortality and fertility rates decline

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): As women live longer and have fewer children, they are becoming taller and slimmer, a new study has shown.

Twitterati pour scorn, poke fun at Sudipta Sen

April 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Social networking site Twitter is abuzz with scorn and ridicule for the arrested Saradha Group promoter, Sudipta Sen, whose chit fund-driven company went bust after collecting money from lakhs of unsuspecting depositors in West Bengal.

Photojournalist's mutilated body found in Mexico

April 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mexico City, April 26 (IANS/EFE) The mutilated body of Daniel Alejandro Martinez, a photographer for Mexico's La Vanguardia newspaper, was found along with that of another young man in the northern city of Saltillo, the daily reported Thursday.

Google search can reveal 'early-warning' signs of stock market moves

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (ANI): A simple Google search could be as good as a stockbroker in predicting someone's fortune, according to a UK research.

China destroys 30 mn pirated publications

April 25, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day Friday, China said it had so far destroyed about 30 million pirated publications across the country this year.

Court refuses to allow photocopy of international textbooks in DU

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday rejected a plea of Delhi University students' asking it to vacate the order on a photocopy shop in the north campus, restraining it on selling of photocopies of certain text books of international publishing houses.

Iran confirms resumption of talks with IAEA in May

April 24, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Tehran, April 24 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold a new round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program in May, Press TV reported Wednesday, quoting Iran' s ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog.

E-books challenge traditional reading: Chinese survey

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Beijing, April 24 (IANS) With the fast development of e-books, mobile phones and tablets, traditional books are facing challenges, reported Xinhua citing a survey.

Why crying babies become calm and relaxed upon being carried

April 19, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Mothers often carry their crying babies, pacing the floor, to help them calm down, and most of the time it's very effective.

Newspaper office attacked in Mexico

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mexico City, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Two bombs were thrown at the office of the Mural newspaper in Zapopan, a city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco. No one was injured, state prosecutors said.

Iran test-fires ballistic missile

April 17, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has successfully test-fired a medium range shore-to-sea ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf, a minister said.

Iran's Bushehr n-plant unaffected by quake

April 17, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr was not affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the country Tuesday, Russia's federal atomic agency Rosatom said.

40 die in Iran quake

April 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Tehran, April 16 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed Tuesday when a powerful quake shook Iran, a media report said.

Iran urges dialogue over Syria conflict

April 15, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Tehran, April 15 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi has called for dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition, Press TV reported.

Iranian navy to launch new destroyer

April 14, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Tehran, April 14 (IANS) Iran is set to launch a new indigenous destroyer, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said.

Playing synchronized sounds during sleep can boost memory

April 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Slow oscillations in brain activity, which occur during so-called slow-wave sleep, are critical for retaining memories, a new study has revealed.

Sarmento holds first exhibition in Mexico

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Mexico City, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Portuguese artist Juliao Sarmento is having his first exhibition in Mexico, where nearly 50 works will give visitors a look at the work of one of the world's most important contemporary artists.

Monkeys' lip-smacking sounds resemble human speech

April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): The vocal lip-smacks that gelada monkeys use in friendly encounters have surprising similarities to human speech, a study has revealed.

Political pundits say Hillary Clinton certainly running for office in 2016

April 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Apr. 8 (ANI): Democrats and Republicans in the US share one common opinion about Hillary Clinton: she's running for president in 2016.

Not trying to gag media: Katju

April 5, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju Friday advised media persons not be upset over his idea for a minimum qualification for journalists and clarified that he was not trying to gag the media.

Katju to TN CM, abide by constitution or quit the post

April 5, 2013 at 4:13 PM

he Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markanday Katju directed the Tamil Nadu state government to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.

Quit, if you cannot abide by constitution: Katju to Tamil Nadu CM

April 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) The Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal arrest of an editor of a daily nearly three years ago, or resign.

Blocking protein may be key to prevent obesity related diseases

April 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Obesity is associated with the widespread epidemics of diabetes and heart disease, but a lesser-known fact is that the weight can also lead to autoimmune disease.

IPL coverage hit by ban on photo agencies

April 5, 2013 at 10:05 AM

Sydney, Apr 5 (ANI): The decision of Indian Premier League organizers to ban photographic agencies from working at the Twenty20 tournament has hit news coverage of the event.

Iran calls for closer ties with Kazakhstan

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Tehran, April 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili has called for stronger and closer ties with Kazakhstan, Press TV reported Thursday.

Astronomers start mission to find 100 billion Earth-like planets

April 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Auckland have proposed a new method for finding Earth-like planets, and they anticipate that the number will be about 100 billion.

After 50 years, private dailies published in Myanmar

April 1, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Yangon, April 1 (IANS) Four private daily newspapers started temporary publication Monday, signifying the re-introduction of private daily newspapers in the Southeast Asian nation after a gap of five decades.

Rehman Malik rejects media report of Bilawal's spat with father Zardari

March 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 28 (ANI): Former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has strongly rejected a media report claiming that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has left the country after a spat with his father, President Asif Ali Zardari.

Panel tells Karnataka government to observe poll code

March 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

Bangalore, March 27 (IANS) The state election commission Wednesday directed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka to strictly observe the model code of conduct (MCC) in the run-up to the single-phase state legislative assembly election May 5.

Pakistani journalist is Punjab caretaker chief minister

March 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Well known journalist Najam Sethi has been nominated to lead the caretaker government in Pakistan's biggest province Punjab.

PPP rejects media reports of Bilawal's spat with Zardari as 'malicious campaign'

March 27, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 27 (ANI): Reacting to a news report published in an Indian newspaper about Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) patron in-chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's departure to Dubai allegedly after a spat with his father, the PPP has termed it a "malicious campaign orchestrated to damage the party ahead of elections".

Ex-world heavyweight champ Haye reapplies for fight license

March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has reapplied for his fight license, asking the British Boxing Board of Control to grant permission for him to fight this summer.

Press Club of India elections sees youth making a mark

March 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 25 (ANI): This year's elections at the Press Club of India has seen the votes going more in favour of youth.

Sanjay Dutt is not a terrorist: Digvijay Singh

March 24, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, sentenced to five years in prison in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, "is not a criminal or terrorist" but only behaved like an "immature child", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said Sunday.

Rwandan diplomat-poet writes about loss, exile, war (Interview)

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Loss, exile, fear, war, longing for home, memories and redemption colour the soul of diplomat and poet Williams Nkurunziza's sonnets that are chronicles of the journey of his native Rwanda from its difficult days of ethnic strife to a modern nation in quest of prosperity in the last century.

Chidambaram promises more economic reforms

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 23 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday said the Congress-led UPA Government is steadily working towards new economic reforms.