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Now go virtual shopping in cafe!

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Online fashion and lifestyle shopping portal Yebhi.com has launched 30 virtual stores across outlets of a cafe chain in two cities - Delhi and Bangalore.

Obama discusses racism, fatherhood with black college grads

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): In a commencement address at Morehouse College, President Barack Obama said that he feels motivated that he is not in prison, and making young male graduates understand the racial issues and their responsibilities.

I would love to play Anandi: Srishty Rode

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) If given an opportunity, small screen actress Srishty Rode would love to play Anandi in popular show "Balika Vadhu".

Being gay doesn't affect performance appraisals

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Being a gay actor significantly affects ratings of his masculinity, but it has no significant effect on ratings of his acting performance, researchers have claimed.

Youth Congress activists protest outside BJP office

May 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Asserting that the BJP had no right to attack Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, angry Youth Congress workers Wednesday protested outside the opposition party's headquarters. They broke barricades and tried to enter but police used water cannons to restrain them.

'Fukrey' music launched with band, baja, horses!

May 14, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The music of forthcoming movie "Fukrey" was launched with the lead actors of film making a grand entry at the venue on horses here Tuesday.

Targeting young women 'key to success of sunless tanning products'

May 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Sunless tanning products - whether with lotions, bronzers or tanning pills - have been promoted as an effective substitute to dodge the health risks of ultraviolet rays, but young women likely will not use them if the products don't provide the perfect tan, according to a Baylor University researcher.

Boy genius diagnosed with autism found to have IQ higher than Einstein

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

New York, May 11 (ANI): A 14-year-old boy from Indiana, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at the age of 2, has an IQ of 170, which is higher than Einstein's, and he is now on the road to winning a Nobel Prize.

President Mukherjee pays tribute to his college teacher in Kolkata

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Kolkata, May 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee paid rich tribute to his college teacher late Debranjan Mukhopadhyay at a function in Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

Students' judge professors based on their Facebook profiles: Study

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, May. 2 (ANI): More than 800 million people worldwide use Facebook, and 93 percent of college students have an active account on the social networking site, according to a recent estimate.

Going under the knife for a perfect Facebook profile pic

April 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) College student Shayna John was not happy with her nose. And to give it the perfect shape, she recently underwent nose correction surgery - all this for her profile picture on Facebook.

Dalai Lama says would be pleased if female succeeds him

April 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has voiced a progressive view, saying he would be pleased if a woman succeeded him.

People devalue morally 'tainted' money

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): When people perceive money as morally tainted, they also view it as having less value and purchasing power, according to a new study.

Boston bombings: One suspect dead, Indian not involved

April 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS) A massive manhunt was launched by police in Boston Friday for a Chechen-origin suspect in the marathon bombings after they shot down his brother following a wild car chase. Contrary to rumours, Indian-origin student Sunil Tripathi is not a suspect in the bombings.

Why you should never be friends with your boss on Facebook

April 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New York, Apr 18 (ANI): It's not always the best idea to be friends with parents and coworkers on Facebook, and there seems to be a consensus that there is one person you should never friend-request - your boss.

Vishal, Rekha likely to release album next year

April 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj says he has been wanting to collaborate with his singer wife Rekha on an album, but his work commitments have kept them away from it. He hopes the album will be in the market by next year.

Stand up to hooligans, demand protection, Narayanan asks students

April 12, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Urging students to demand police presence on campuses across all universities, West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Friday asked the Presidency University students to stand up in the face of vandalism and atrocities.

'Sochi 2014 roads 77 percent complete'

April 12, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Road-building for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is three-quarters complete with less than a year to go for the opening ceremony, the head of the state firm responsible for the work said Friday.

Olympic champion hurdler Walker severs ties with coach

April 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), April 12 (IANS/CMC) Olympic and World 400-metre hurdles champion Melaine Walker says her decision to sever ties with the MVP track club was prompted by her coach's refusal to train her for sprint events.

Students prone to alcohol use, anxiety more hooked on to Facebook: Study

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Apr.11 (ANI): Anxiety and alcohol use among college students significantly predict emotional connectedness to Facebook, a recent study has revealed.

Playing 'boys' games may help girls do well in science and math

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Why men have better spatial ability than women may be explained by individual differences in gender-role identification, according to a new review.

High octane start for IPL season in Bangalore (Sidelights)

April 4, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Bangalore, April 4 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 tournament began on a high octane note here late Thursday with hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening encounter.

Spring break becomes sex haven for students and tourists

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, Apr 3 (ANI): The annual American spring break, long infamous for its debauchery across the Pond, is increasingly popular with holidaying Brits looking for a wild time.

Never dreamt of becoming an astronaut: Sunita Williams

April 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Space almost feels like home and she miss it while back on earth but Indian American Sunita Williams said Monday during her childhood, she never dreamt of becoming an astronaut.

Victoria's Secret's 'Bright Young Things' ad campaign faces backlash from parents

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

New York, March 28 (ANI): Victoria's Secret is getting heat from parents, who are petitioning the fashion-forward lingerie brand to yank the latest campaign for its popular Pink line saying that the ads are sexualizing young girls.

Halle Berry wants to settle in France with daughter and fiancee Olivier Martinez

March 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, Mar 27 (ANI): Halle Berry who had been refused permission to start a new life with her daughter and fiance Olivier Martienz in France is determined to get there one day.

Government explores forming Election Commission for Sports

March 22, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The union sports ministry in its bid to clear the election mess in different National Sports Federations (NSFs) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is exploring options to form an Election Commission for Sports (ECS) to ensure free and fair conduct of elections in sports bodies.

Tendulkar fans flock to Kotla

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Thousands of cricket fans flocked to the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium here Friday to see Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar play in what could be his last match in the national capital.

Apple pursuit lands 20,000 Chinese students in debt

March 21, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Beijing, March 21 (IANS) Over 20,000 college students have taken high-interest loans to buy fancy electronic products, mostly Apple devices, in central China's Wuhan city.

Rajasthan gets nod for Rs.40,500 crore plan outlay

March 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Planning Commission Wednesday approved Rs.40,500 crore outlay for Rajasthan for the financial year beginning April 1, 2013, and asked the state to make a long-term strategy to meet water requirements.

Official Trailer of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir and Deepika Released

March 19, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Official Trailer of upcoming movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles has been released.

Release of Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs biopic 'delayed indefinitely'

March 19, 2013 at 9:21 AM

Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): The premiere of Steve Jobs biopic, starring Ashton Kutcher, has been delayed indefinitely.

Cardinals urged to unite behind new pope

March 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Vatican City, March 12 (IANS/AKI) Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano, in a homily Tuesday before thousands of pilgrims, urged leaders of the Roman Catholic Church to unite behind the new pope to be elected in the conclave starting Tuesday.

New pope to be elected by Thursday: Catholic church

March 12, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Kochi, March 12 (IANS) The Catholic Church in Kerala expects that the new pope would be elected by Thursday morning, a church official said Tuesday.

'Snitch' - dull and tedious (IANS Movie Review)

March 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Film: "Snitch"; Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon, Rafi Gavron, Michael K. Williams, Melina Kanakaredes and Nadine Valazquez; Director: Ric Roman Waugh; Rating: *1/2

Now fundraising app for girls' education

March 7, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) On International Women's Day, Plan India, an NGO that works towards the upliftment of under-privileged children, will launch a web-based application to raise funds for the education of girls in the country, an official said here Thursday.

Working in David Dhawan film big high: Divyendu

March 6, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Divyendu Sharma, who will be seen in the remake of light-hearted drama "Chashme Baddoor", says working with David Dhawan is a big high for him and his co-stars.

Adopt pets, urges Sonakshi Sinha

March 6, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who features with her canine friend Bambi in a new video for PETA India, urges fans to adopt cats and dogs.

I have not replaced Modi: Kejriwal

March 5, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Amid reports that the Wharton School has invited Arvind Kejriwal as a replacement to Gujarat Chief Minister for a lecture, the AAP leader Tuesday said his address at the US management college has "absolutely nothing to do" with the BJP leader.

Science finds more takers at college level

March 3, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) There is good news for future of science in India. A study by a premier Indian research organisation has found an increase of 44 percent and 121 percent in enrolment in science at undergraduate and postgraduate courses respectively in the last six years, dispelling apprehensions that students are not opting for it.

Small screen 'witch' wants to make audience laugh

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) TV actress Simran Kaur Bhalla, who plays an evil spirit in the show "Anamika", is keen to try her hand at stand-up comedy. She feels it takes away the stress from an actor's life.

Charlize Theron wants to have 10 more kids

March 2, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): Charlize Theron, who adopted 12-months-old son, Jackson, in March 2012, has revealed that she would be happy to have more kids if she could guarantee they would be like him.

Japanese cultural event held in Sharjah

March 1, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Sharjah, Ma Mar 1 (IANS/WAM) In a bid to strengthen cultural and information exchange between Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a two-day event called "Japan Cultural Days" is being organised in a college campus here.

Bridal registries take over role of bride's mum

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Washington, February 27 (ANI): Earlier, the main role of the mother of the bride was to create the new home for the union of two families, but now bridal registries have taken over that task.

Parineeti wants her own identity, like Kareena, Ranbir

February 26, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Parineeti Chopra loves Priyanka Chopra, but is somewhat wary of her star cousin's name being mentioned every time she is being discussed.

Sonu Nigam humiliated by organiser after UP concert

February 25, 2013 at 11:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam, who was at a show at a college in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad city Saturday night, is upset after the organiser, the college owner humiliated him post concert by not letting him leave to catch his flight from Delhi despite repeated requests.

13 Odisha students win fellowship

February 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (IANS) Thirteen postgraduate students of an Odisha college have been selected for a prestigious central government fellowship in 2013, an official said Monday.

'21 & Over' to now release in India March 8

February 23, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Hollywood film "21 & Over" will now release in India March 8, a week later than the scheduled date.

Kolkata police uses Beatles' Abbey Road cover in road safety campaign

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

London, Feb. 20 (ANI): Police in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta are using the image on the cover of the "iconic" Beatles album Abbey Road in a campaign to enforce road safety.

Girls quiz Cameron on jobs for Indian women in UK

February 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Thursday faced a barrage of questions from students at a girls' college here on job opportunities in his country for women from India.

Pak army trying to cover up issues, claims retired-general

February 18, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Former corps commander Lahore Lt-Gen Shahid Aziz has said that the Pakistani army chiefs have been trying to cover up issues fearing it would defame the organisation.

Kerala's Consumerfed to launch institute for retailers

February 17, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (IANS) The consumer cooperatives' federation in the state is all set to launch an institute for retail management. Kerala has so far said a firm 'no' to foreign direct investment in retail, and now hopes to train retailers.

Richard Nixon quietly advised Bill Clinton on post-Cold War tactics

February 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Washington, Feb. 15 (ANI): In the final months of his life, disgraced former US President Richard Nixon quietly advised President Bill Clinton on navigating the post-Cold War world, newly declassified documents have revealed.

Kolkata cop killing: 12 remanded to custody

February 13, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Twelve people were remanded by a city court to custody Wednesday for violence in the Garden Reach area here where a policeman was shot dead during a clash between Trinamool Congress and Congress student activists at a college.

Helicopter parenting can affect student's development

February 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): College students with over controlling parents are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives, a new study has revealed.

Cop shot dead in Kolkata students' clash

February 12, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) A police sub-inspector was shot dead and another man injured in firing by miscreants during a clash between student activists of the Trinamool Congress and the Congress at a college here Tuesday, police said. Two accused were arrested.

Disabled youth want facilities, sensitive society

February 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Better infrastructure facilities and sensitivity towards the physically disabled were some of the demands made by disabled youths at a conference here Friday.

Nine students booked for anti-Modi protests

February 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Nine students have been booked for breaking law and order during a protest against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce, police said Thursday.

Plagiarism allegations haunt Russian lawmaker

February 7, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) In the latest plagiarism scandal, yet another State Duma deputy, Rishat Abubakirov, is facing allegations of copying chunks of his dissertation from another source.

French college students formed 'rape club' to simulate 'mass sex attack on feminists'

February 7, 2013 at 2:27 PM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): A sexist club at the former elite French college of shamed ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn advocated gang rape and suggested carrying out a simulated sexual attack on a feminist organisation.

SRCC students want Modi as next prime minister

February 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) After hearing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speech on rebranding India to make it a global power, some students of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) said he should be the next prime minister.

With eye on 2014, Modi says he is a visionary leader

February 6, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a speech with barely disguised claims of his capabilities, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday portrayed himself as a visionary who wants to see India as a global power.

Protests outside SRCC over Modi's visit

February 6, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Left-wing students outfits staged protests outside Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's visit. ABVP activists also thronged the site to support Modi.

Protests outside SRCC over Modi's visit

February 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Many students Wednesday protested outside Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the college.

Wearable cameras enhance understanding of lifestyle behaviors and health

February 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, February 6 (ANI): Researchers are claiming several new benefits of wearable cameras in their latest study because they believe that the technology could provide health insights by maintaining good relationships between lifestyle behaviors of a person and their health outcomes.

Modi meets PM, gives memorandum on Sardar Sarovar

February 6, 2013 at 11:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) It was a good meeting that lasted for a quite a while, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday after meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here.

Modi to speak at Delhi University Wednesday

February 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who some party colleagues want to see as prime ministerial candidate, will speak at a leading Delhi University college Wednesday.

Vladimir Putin takes help of Boyz II Men to up Russian birthrate

February 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New York, Feb. 2 (ANI): President Vladimir Putin has brought R 'n' B band Boyz II Men to Russia to counteract the flagging birth rate in the country.

Working alone won't get you good grades in college

February 1, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, February 1 (ANI): College students who work together and interact online are more likely to be successful in their exams, according to a new study.

Three held for objectionable Facebook photos

January 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (IANS) Three engineering students were arrested in Odisha Thursday for posting objectionable photos of a girl on networking site Facebook, police said.

US cop turned 'cannibal' because of Cameron Diaz in 'The Mask'

January 31, 2013 at 12:38 PM

New York, Jan. 31 (ANI): A New York City cop - accused of plotting to kidnap, rape, cook and eat several women - said that he's "experienced erotic arousal when imagining women being kidnapped and bound by others," since he saw Cameron Diaz's in her debut film 'The Mask.'

Argentina offers skin grafts for Brazil fire victims

January 29, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Buenos Aires, Jan 29 (IANS) Argentina sent skin grafts by air to Brazil Monday to treat victims of a nightclub fire over the weekend, the country's health ministry said.

Brazil Night club fire: Toll reaches to 245; Govt declares 3-day mourning

January 28, 2013 at 1:34 PM

The death toll reaches to 245 in a massive fire accident held in a night club of Brazil, according to Chinese News Agency Xinhua report on Sunday............................

'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' winner wants to sing for Ranbir

January 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) After struggling for nine years, Jasraj Joshi made it big by winning "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012" and now he wants to establish himself as a playback singer in filmdom - and is keen to lend his voice to actors like Ranbir Kapoor.

180 killed in Brazil nightclub fire

January 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 27 (IANS) A massive fire in a crowded nightclub in Brazil killed at least 180 people and injured more than 200 others, Xinhua reported Sunday.

Facebook profiles may reveal mental illness

January 27, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Washington, January 27 (ANI): A person's profile on Facebook may reveal signs of mental illness that might not necessarily emerge in a session with a psychiatrist, a new study has suggested.

Jammu's Mughal Road construction delayed

January 25, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) The completion of the prestigious Mughal Road, which connects the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley has been delayed. The Rs.640 crore project is now five years behind schedule.

UPSEE 2013 to be held on 20 and 21 April

January 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM

The exam dates of UPSEE 2013 have been announced. According to the release issued by Gautam Buddh Technical University (GBTU) the exam for UPSEE 2013 will be held on 20 and 21 April 2013.

Man seeking unpaid wages blows himself up

January 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Beijing, Jan 20 (IANS) Dejected over his failure to obtain overdue wages, a man killed himself by triggering explosives attached to his body in China's Guangzhou province.

'Professor Pranab' makes nostalgic visit to former college

January 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said he was "overwhelmed by nostalgia" and "past memories" during his visit to Vidyanagar College in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district, where he was once a professor.

Five women rescued from Delhi brothel

January 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Five women from West Bengal and Karnataka were rescued from a red light area here and two people arrested, police said Saturday.

Professor Pranab always ready to help students

January 19, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) It would be a nostalgic hour for President Pranab Mukherjee when he walks into Vidyanagar College near here Sunday. After 45 years, not only will he get to meet some former students but also old colleagues.

Dead girlfriend who inspired US football star Manti Te'o to win 'didn't exist'

January 17, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Jan. 17 (ANI): The heart-breaking story of a college football star who helped his team battle to the championship game after his girlfriend died of leukaemia was a hoax, it has been revealed.

Facebook launches new search tool

January 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new tool -- Graph Search -- to enable users in conducting targeted searches for people, places, photos and interests on the site.

Barbados wants to host world tournament

January 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), Jan 15 (IANS/CMC) The Barbados government has announced plans to host a World Road Tennis Tournament here.

Modern parenting impair kids' brain development

January 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Washington, January 13 (ANI): Several modern parental practices are preventing healthy brain and emotional development in children, according to new research.

China allocates over $700 mn for rural teachers

January 6, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) China allocated 4.5 billion yuan ($715 million) in 2012 to teachers working in the compulsory education drive in rural areas, the government has said.

Three held in Gurgaon for harassing college girls

January 2, 2013 at 6:55 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 2 (IANS) Three students of a distance education university were Wednesday arrested here for harassing college girls, police said.

Direct cash transfer in 20 districts from Tuesday

December 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government's ambitious scheme of direct cash transfer of subsidy to bank accounts of beneficiaries begins Tuesday across 20 districts of the country with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram describing the move as a "game changer".

Sudhir gave me life as an actor: Chitrangada Singh

December 28, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh says she is thankful to filmmaker Sudhir Mishra for giving her life as an actor.

Kris Humphries and mom 'adopt' 2 families for Xmas

December 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New York, Dec. 26 (ANI): Kris Humphries and his mother, Debra, are playing Santa this year by adopting two local families in Brooklyn for the holidays from her church, according to sources.

10 most blushworthy science stories of 2012 revealed

December 26, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Washington, December 26 (ANI): Sex, which is a part of life and a subject of scientific research, was one of the most talked-about topics in science stories of 2012, it has been revealed.

Christmas show solidarity with gang-rape victim

December 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) It is their biggest festival, but many Christians in the national capital Tuesday joined protestors in the city center and demanded justice for the gang-rape victim battling for life in a city hospital.

Nostalgic Deepa Mehta craves for Dilli's channa-chai

December 20, 2012 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) She stays in Canada and is a filmmaker of international repute, but Deepa Mehta's heart misses the small joys that she experienced in the capital during her college days. She misses 'chai' and 'channas' and old world charm of central Delhi's streets.

Gurgaon students demand death for rapists

December 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 19 (IANS) Students of a women college here Wednesday demanded death for those who raped a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in Delhi Sunday night. The brutally assaulted para-medical student is fighting for her life in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital.

13 killed in Pune building collapse

December 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Pune, Dec 18 (IANS) Thirteen labourers were killed and several others trapped when a slab of an upcoming college building collapsed in a village here Tuesday, police said.

Four killed in Pune building collapse

December 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Pune, Dec 18 (IANS) Four labourers were killed and several others trapped when a slab of an upcoming college building collapsed in a village here Tuesday, police said.

Don't blindly pursue higher studies: Chinese daily

December 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) A state-run Chinese daily Tuesday warned against the "tendency of blind pursuit" of higher education after a doctoral student was not considered for a job due to inferior under-graduate background.

India's longest playing footballer honoured

December 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) One of India's longest playing footballers, now retired, has been given the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his "valuable contribution" to the game - from 1954 until his retirement in 2008.

Six of family killed in Gujarat accident

December 13, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Bharuch (Gujarat), Dec 13 (IANS) Six members of a family, on their way to a funeral, were killed en route to Khambat in a road accident near Jambusar, around 60 km from here, Thursday morning, police said.