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

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

Tony Blair's Muslim sister-in-law plays down claim of 'home-wrecking'

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Tony Blair's sister-in-law, Lauren Booth has played down accusations of "home-wrecking" after she was pictured smiling alongside her new Muslim husband, Sohale Ahmed.

Aam Aadmi Party issues second list of 44 shortlisted nominees

June 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party Saturday issued its second list of 44 shortlisted candidates for 10 more constituencies of Delhi assembly, for which elections are scheduled later this year.

Reach Of 'Balika Vadhu' worked for me: Siddharth Shukla

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Television actor Siddharth Shukla says he did other shows, but "Balika Vadhu" has been a turning point in his career.

Met's ace Matt Harvey 'dating' Victoria's Secret model Anne V

May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New York, May 26 (ANI): New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and supermodel Anne V were reportedly spotted getting intimate in public at the New York Rangers playoff game at Madison Square Garden, on Thursday.

Indian Caribbean Museum in Nat Geo list of 500 sacred places

May 23, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Port-of-Spain, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Caribbean Museum, described as "a national treasure, a window to the past, and an opportunity to see history come alive", has been cited by a National Geographic publication that showcases 500 of the world's most powerful and spiritual places and guides travellers who wish to visit them.

Mamata steps into third year in office

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) In the shadow of the Saradha Group chit-fund scam, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government stepped into its third year in office Monday, with the chief minister claiming the state has outperformed the national average in key sectors.

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber big winners at Billboard Music Awards

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards.

Mobile apps to monitor clean cookstoves adoption in India

May 17, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Qualcomm Incorporated has developed SootSwap, a mobile application for monitoring the adoption of clean cooking technologies, a company official said here Friday.

Sacred lotus bears closest resemblance to ancestor of flowering plants

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers has reported that they have sequenced the sacred lotus genome, and the results offer insight into the heart of some of its mysteries.

Akhilesh seeks Delhi Metro extension to Noida, Ghaziabad

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday wrote to the central urban development minister to expedite the extension of the Delhi Metro Rail service in the state's National Capital Region (NCR).

Odisha activist seeks release of confined wild tiger

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) An animal rights activist Wednesday demanded the release of a wild tiger who walked into a zoo in Odisha and has been in captivity since the past over a week.

Our bodies are not made for bikinis, says Alyssa Milano

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Alyssa Milano put the task of shedding her weight on the backburner after she gave birth to her son Milo about twenty months back.

Fig 'more than just a fruit to humans'

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Not only as a common food, but figs are familiar to a wide cross-section of human society for their spiritual importance.

JLo, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard awards

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singers Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Ed Sheeran will perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will also see performances by a host of other artists.

Nandankanan zoo closes white tiger safari to visitors

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha's Nandankanan Zoo has closed its white tiger safari to tourists for an indefinite period after a wild tiger walked into it, in probable search of a mate, an official said Wednesday.

Franco to direct, act in 'Garden of Last Days' movie

April 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actor James Franco is set to direct and act in the big-screen adaptation of Andre Dubus III's best-selling novel "Garden of Last Days".

Dame Helen Mirren crowned top actress at Olivier Awards

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren was named the best actress at the Olivier Awards, for her stage role in 'The Audience.'

'Rocky' musical heading to Broadway in 2014

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the blockbuster hit 'Rocky', is hoping that a musical based on his beloved boxing film will also be a hit on Broadway.

Unidentified body of boy found in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) An unidentified body, apparently of a teenaged boy with its head brutally crushed, was found Sunday in a park here, police said.

Guyana to mark 175th anniversary of arrival of Indians

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Two ships sailing out of Calcutta (now Kolkata) port on the eastern coast of India, the Whitby and Hesperus, reached British Guiana (now Guyana) on the northern coast of South America on May 5, 1838 after a perilous sea journey that lasted 112 days. More than 17 decades later, Guyana - a part of the Caribbean - is set to hold commemorative functions in early May to mark the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in the country.

New stage added to Guyana's Indian memorial

April 27, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Port of Spain, April 27 (IANS) A new multi-million dollar stage has been added to Monument Garden, a memorial site for the ancestors of Guyana's ethnic Indians in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago capital, Georgetown.

Hard work paid off: Bisla

April 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders opening batsman Manvinder Bisla said his hard work paid off after the wicketkeeper played a valiant inning of unbeaten 51 runs off 44 balls to help his side overcome Kings XI Punjab by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match here at Eden Garden.

Body found in river could be Sunil Tripathi's: Report

April 24, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Boston, April 24 (IANS) Police have pulled out a man's body from the Providence River and authorities said it is "very possible" that it is missing Indian origin student Sunil Tripathi, according to a media report.

Indian Coast Gaurd ship Rajdoot commissioned

April 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajdoot, designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers here, was commissioned by Controller General of Defence Accounts Arunava Dutt at a function here Monday.

Mangalore in West Coast to have Coast Guard ship 'Rajdoot'

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, Apr. 22 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Rajdoot', designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was commissioned by Arunava Dutt, the Controller General of Defence Accounts, at an impressive ceremony here on Monday.

Hawkers turn marketing gurus during IPL

April 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) After heavy marketing of branded merchandise, desserts and drinks themed on the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) hawkers selling flags, headbands and caps have also taken to advertising their wares with a twist.

Obama accuses senators of buckling to pro-gun lobby

April 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 18 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama Wednesday accused some senators of buckling to pressure from the pro-gun lobby and voting against the bipartisan amendment that was intended to expand background checks for all weapons buyers.

Garden Reach shipbuilders aims 20 percent annual growth

April 16, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is expecting a turnover of over Rs.1,700 in the current fiscal and aiming to grow annually by 20 percent, a top official of the defence establishment said Tuesday.

Schools continue to be targeted by militants for extortion in Manipur

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): Students and teachers in Manipur have been demanding a militancy free education zone but insurgent outfits continue to try and extort money from schools.

Student leader's death triggers slugfest, questions on campus politics (West Bengal Newsletter)

April 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) The death of a student leader in police custody has emerged as a major political issue in West Bengal, with the opposition Left Front going the whole hog to pin the Mamata Banerjee government on it. But the plucking off of a young life in its prime has generated a larger debate on the nature of student politics and its spinoff violence in a state high on unemployment.

West to design for fashion label

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) Celebrities including rappers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams will test their design instincts for a limited edition collection for Japanese clothing company Bathing Ape's 20th anniversary.

Dixon not worried about ageing

April 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

London, April 5 (IANS) TV personality Alesha Dixon doesn't worry about getting older and insists her thirties have been the best period of her life so far.

Gujarat CM Modi earns praise from US Congress representatives

March 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Mar. 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who met a high-powered delegation of members of USA House of Representatives and business leaders here on Thursday, spoke about the fast, inclusive and environment-friendly process of development in Gujarat and stated that people's participation is the key to the state's development model.

Third Anti Submarine warfare corvette for Indian Navy launched in Kolkata

March 26, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Kolkata, Mar. 26 (ANI): The third Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette for the Indian Navy (IN) designed under Project-28 (P-28) by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, being built by one of India's leading shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), was launched here on Tuesday.

India needs vibrant warship building industry: Navy chief

March 26, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Affirming the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation, chief of Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi Tuesday said the country needed a "vibrant and capable" warship construction industry.

LFW: Sailex's 'Garden Safaria' shows military influences

March 24, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Sailex's collection showcased Sunday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013 was inspired from the military. The designer said that he usually doesn't like naming his lines but decided to name this one "Garden Safari".

Bieber's secret killer wants to castrate singer

March 24, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber's secet killer, Dana Martin, who is serving life sentence for raping and killing a 15-year-old girl, says he still has it on mind to kill or castrate the singer.

Kashmir all set to expand their 'tulip garden' with newer varieties

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): Kashmir gear's up to give final touches to the picturesque Tulip Garden, which is the largest in Asia, as they introduced 26 new varieties of tulips, kick starting the sowing season in the valley.

British boxer fined 3,000 pounds over 'foul' Twitter outbursts

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): A British professional boxer has been fined 3,000 pounds and told to behave himself by boxing officials following his regular foul-mouthed tirades both on Twitter and in the open.

Sonam Dubal celebrates decade in fashion with 'Winter Garden' range

March 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Designer Sonam Dubal celebrated tenth year of his label "Sanskar" with his latest collection titled "Winter Garden" at the ongoing autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Hemant-Nandita brings myriad hues of garden at WIFW

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The day two of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter seemed to be a perfect mix and match of summer and winter collection. While some designers showcased bold and dark gothic or vintage collection, others preffered to keep it light and simple.

RiRi cancels Boston gig after contracting laryngitis

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Rihanna was forced to cancel her Sunday night's concert in Boston after contracting laryngitis.

Trinamool leader sent to CID custody

March 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, a key accused in the murder of a police officer here Feb 12, was Saturday sent to CID custody till March 20 by a city court.

Arrested Trinamool leader produced incourt

March 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, a key accused in the murder of a police officer here Feb 12, was Saturday produced before a city court amid tight security.

Arrested Trinamool leader brought to Kolkata

March 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, a key accused in the murder of a police officer here Feb 12, was Saturday brought to Kolkata from Bihar by the police under heavy security, officials said.

Arrested Trinamool leader claims party asked him to flee

March 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, a key accused in the murder of a police officer here Feb 12, claimed following his arrest Friday that he was asked to abscond by his party leadership.

Cop killing: Absconding Trinamool councillor arrested

March 7, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, the prime suspect in the Garden Reach police officer killing incident last month, was arrested Thursday from Bihar, police said.

Cop killing: Trinamool leader arrested

March 7, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, the prime suspect in a police officer's killing last month, was arrested Thursday from Bihar, police said.

West Bengal college union polls to remain suspended

March 2, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Responding to protests against the suspension of college union polls by students, the West Bengal Higher Education Council said Saturday that the decision would not change.

Presidency University students protest suspension of polls

March 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) Presidency University students took to the streets Friday to protest suspension of college union polls, saying the West Bengal government was interfering with the institution's autonomy.

Sikkim's flower power: Gangtok blooms in exotic colours

February 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Gangtok, Feb 24 (IANS) Daisy, pansies, peonies, exotic seasonal blooms and orchids are the colours of this picture-postcard capital of this Himalayan state that opened its door to visitors with the inauguration of the International Flower Show 2013.

Left demands sacking of West Bengal minister

February 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) The Left Front Friday demanded the sacking of a West Bengal minister, accusing him of being involved in the Garden Reach incident in which a policeman was shot dead during a clash between student groups.

Ancient pigment inspires new nanomaterials

February 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A bright blue pigment used 5,000 years ago in Egypt is inspiring scientists to develop new nanomaterials for medical imaging devices, TV remote controls, security inks and other technology.

Bieber sports two gold watches

February 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Two gold watches on teenage singer Justin Bieber's wrist spoke volumes about his bank balance.

Cop killing: Trinamool plays down governor's remark

February 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress MP Sunday played down the controversy over a minister "shielding" a councillor accused in a policeman's murder and blamed the media of putting words into the governor's mouth on the issue.

Mamata's whimsy riles West Bengal opposition

February 17, 2013 at 11:37 AM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) "It's my way or the highway": that is the perception political rivals have of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's style of functioning.

Obamas celebrate Valentine's Day at restaurant

February 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, celebrated Valentine's Day here in style with a dinner at acclaimed Spanish chef Jose Andres' MiniBar restaurant.

Cop killing: Kolkata police chief changed, governor disapproves (Roundup)

February 14, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Two days after a policeman was shot dead during a clash between student activists, the West Bengal government Thursday shifted out Kolkata police chief Ranjit Kumar Pachnanda for failure to apprehend the criminals, replacing him with Surajit Kar Purakayastha.

Minister has no business to shield guilty: Bengal governor

February 14, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Thursday said Trinamool Congress leader and state minister Firhad Hakim, who allegedly was shielding a party leader accused in a policeman's murder, had "no business" doing so.

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.

Model Laxmi Rana rides love buggy ahead for V-Day

February 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Supermodel Lakshmi Rana sat atop a 'Love Buggy' and posed for shutterbugs in a floral 'Magical Love Garden' here Wednesday as part of pre-Valentine's Day celebrations.

12 held for policeman's murder, violence in Kolkata

February 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) Twelve people have been arrested 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.

Mughal Garden ready to welcome visitors from February 16

February 13, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Various kinds of Dahlias and Roses from the glorious famed of Mughal Gardens from Rashtrapati Bhavan are all set to welcome the visitors from Feb 16. It is ready to welcome visitors to its famed Mughal Gardens to stroll among the dahlias, roses and cyclamens basking in the warm spring sunshine

Mughal Gardens beckons with dahlias, roses

February 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Rashtrapati Bhavan from Feb 16 will welcome visitors to its famed Mughal Gardens to stroll among the dahlias, roses and cyclamens basking in the warm spring sunshine.

Indian Naval Ship 'Kalpeni' in Maldives on five-day joint exercise visit

February 13, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi/Male, Feb.13 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship 'Kalpeni' is in the Maldives on a five-day joint exercise with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard.

Cop shot dead in Kolkata students' clash

February 12, 2013 at 8:03 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.

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.

Policeman killed in clash between TMC, Congress workers in Kolkata

February 12, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Kolkata, Feb. 12 (ANI): A policeman was shot dead on Tuesday during a violent clash between the workers of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Congress Party outside the Hari Mohan Ghosh College in Garden Reach area of Kolkata, where nomination for the student's union election was underway.

Police officer killed in Kolkata

February 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) A police officer was killed 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.

Indian Coast Guard ship Rajratan commissioned

February 11, 2013 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard ship Rajratan, the fifth in a series of eight inshore patrol vessels (IPVs), was commissioned by Director General Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral M.P. Muralidharan in Kolkata Monday.

Six gunned down in Karachi

February 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) At least six people, including a father and his son and two brothers, were shot dead in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported Sunday.

Songs Michelle Obama likes to listen to

February 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Washington, Feb. 7 (ANI): Michelle Obama, who has been nominated for a Grammy Award for her spoken-word reading of 'American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America,' has revealed her songs.

GRSE to double capacity by FY 13-14

January 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) City-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will be doubling its capacity by the end of the next financial year, a top official of the defence establishment said Tuesday.

Knicks' J.R. Smith mentions Kanye West in Twitter jab at Kris Humphries

January 23, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New York, Jan 23 (ANI): Following Monday afternoon's 88-85 win over the Knicks, Nets forward Kris Humphries took to his Twitter account to take a jab at the Knicks and the Garden faithful.

Swift donates books to hospital

January 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

London, Jan 23 (IANS) Pop star Taylor Swift has donated 2,000 books to the Pennsylvania hospital where she was born.

Coir goes global, finds new usages in European homes

January 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) The humble coir, used in many Indian houses as doormats and carpets, has found new usages in Europe as a material for building sound barriers, stylish compound walls and garden landscaping, says a Kerala official.

Prince to be honoured at Billboard Music Awards

January 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) American singer Prince will be honoured with an Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

Reach of Carnatic music beyond what we think: Bombay Jayashri (Interview)

January 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Tamil lullaby "Kanney Kanmaniaye.. Aararo, Aararo" sung by her, perhaps has robbed Carnatic music vocalist Bombay Jayashri Ramnath of her sleep, what with the excitement of being nominated for the Oscar. More importantly, it has reinforced her faith in the reach of Indian classical music.

'Lincoln' leads BAFTA 2013 nominations

January 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) "Lincoln", a biopic on US president Abraham Lincoln and his struggles during the Civil War, has bagged the maximum nominations across 10 categories for BAFTA 2013. "Les Miserables" and "Life of Pi" follow closely with nine nominations each.

Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Rajkamal' commissioned in Chennai

January 8, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Chennai, Jan. 8 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard Ship 'ICGS-Rajkamal', the fourth in the series of eight Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) designed and built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was commissioned in Chennai today by Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh.

Rashtrapati Nilayam will open for public viewing from January 6 to 12

January 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Jan.4 (ANI): The Garden at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad will be opened for public viewing for seven days from January 6 to 12, 2013, each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

'Overjoyed' Pak fans celebrate ODI series win against India 'with guns and drums'

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Islamabad, Jan 4(ANI): Ecstatic Pakistani cricket fans celebrated their team's series win over archrivals India, after the men in green clinched the three-match one-day international series at Kolkata's Eden Garden stadium, by drum beating and dancing.

Reach out to people: Pranab to scientists

January 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday asked scientists to communicate through "modern tools" so that it could be understood by the common man and which could then lead to a scientific culture in the country.

Viswanath bats for captain Dhoni

January 2, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Batting for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India cricketer Gundappa Viswanath Wednesday refused to blame him for the team's dismal performance in the recent past and hoped Team India would bounce back against the visiting Pakistanis.

Flower show to showcase Sikkim's eco-wealth to the world

December 28, 2012 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The floral wealth of Sikkim, with its nearly 4,500 species of flowering plants - including 500 species of rare orchids - will be on show for international markets, floriculturalists and nearly 200,000 flowers lovers at the International Flori Show 2013 Feb 23-27, 2013, near Gangtok, the capital of the northeastern state.

'Unreal' Father Xmas suspended for telling kids Santa doesn't really exist

December 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM

London, December 21 (ANI): A man, who has been Father Christmas at a garden centre in Oxford for 10 years, has been suspended from the grotto after he apparently told children Santa Claus wasn't real and went on to talk about the US school massacre.

Melanie Slade brightens up Arsenal X-mas party in summery outfit

December 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Premier League WAG Melanie Slade decided to shun the usual drab winter colours in favour of something a little lighter and brighter at the annual Arsenal party.

Stewart to auction dress for Sandy victims

December 19, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Kristen Stewart is putting up a designer dress, the one she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" on auction. The proceeds will aid relief efforts for victims of superstorm Sandy.

Domestic help raped by locksmith in Delhi

December 14, 2012 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A 25-year-old domestic help was allegedly raped by a locksmith, his relative and one other man when she was alone at her employer's house, police said Friday.

Courtney Love slams Nirvana 'reunion' with Paul McCartney

December 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Washington, December 14 (ANI): Kirk Cobain's former wife Courtney Love has taken to Facebook to once again voice her disapproval of the recent performance by the three surviving members of Nirvana and Paul McCartney at the 12-12-12 concert.

Justin Bieber's kidnap plot gang offered $2,500 per testicle

December 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

London, Dec 14 (ANI): An obsessed killer, who allegedly plotted to kidnap Justin Bieber and strangle him, put a 2,500-dollar bounty on each of the singer's testicles, as he wanted to castrate the teen popstar, it has been revealed.

Justin Bieber 'targeted by convicted killer from prison'

December 13, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Dec 13 (ANI): Justin Bieber was the target of a grisly murder plot hatched by a convicted killer imprisoned in New Mexico, police have revealed.

Styles, Swift go dirty dancing

December 12, 2012 at 1:44 PM

New York, Dec 12 (IANS) Singers Harry Styles and Taylor Swift showed off their dancing skills as they did the famous lift from the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing".

George, Lohan party together

December 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

New York, Dec 9 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan was seen having fun with The Wanted band's Max George at their post performance party here.

Jaipur hosts colourful floral carnival showcasing 200 varieties of Chrysanthemum

December 8, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Jaipur, Dec 8 (ANI): India's Pink City of Jaipur hosts colourful floral carnival showcasing 200 varieties of Chrysanthemum flowers, attracting large number of children and locals.

LiLo is a good girl, says The Wanted's Max George

December 5, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Washington, Dec. 5 (ANI): Max George from 'The Wanted' has defended Lindsay Lohan, who was arrested last week after allegedly starting a violent nightclub brawl over him.

Apologise to Hindus for demolishing temple: Pakistani daily

December 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Authorities must apologise to the Hindu community for demolishing a temple in Karachi and hurting their sentiments, a Pakistani daily said Wednesday.

Dhoni expects big from Gambhir and Sehwag, relies on pacers in 3rd Test

December 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Ahead of their crucial Test match against England at the Eden Gardens, Indian cricket Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he was hoping for a big contribution from his openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.

India pays homage to its martyrs on occasion of Navy Day

December 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The three chiefs of Defence staff today, on the occasion of Navy Day paid their homage to the martyrs at the national war memorial at India Gate.

Poor British summer, spring too much for birds

December 3, 2012 at 7:32 PM

London, Dec 3 (IANS) While the House Sparrows appear to be fast vanishing from Indian cities, Britain appears to be not lagging behind much with its washed-out spring and summer being blamed for a disastrous breeding season for native birds.