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

Case filed against former Union Minister Gurudas Kamat's kin for mowing down Mumbai toddler

June 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (ANI): A case has been filed against a nephew of former union cabinet minister Gurudas Kamat after he allegedly drove over a five-year-old girl here late on Monday night.

Transcendental meditation boosts student graduation rates

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, June 11 (ANI): Practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique positively impacts student graduation rates, as compared to controls, a new study has revealed.

Matchmaking service helps young professionals find perfect partner

June 7, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New York, June 7(ANI): A 24-year-old Brooklyn resident launched a matchmaking service to help fellow New Yorkers find romance, without the hassle of dating websites.

Kenya's overall inflation rate drops

June 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Nairobi, June 1 (IANS) Kenya's overall rate of inflation dropped marginally to 4.05 percent in May from 4.14 percent in April, the statistics bureau said.

Cooperation with Japan spells trouble for India: Chinese daily

May 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Beijing, May 31 (IANS) Strategic cooperation with Japan "can only bring trouble to India", warned a state-run Chinese daily following Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit to Tokyo.

Femen activists arrested for disrobing in front of Tunisian Justice Ministry

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Johannesburg, May 30 (ANI): Femen, a Ukrainian feminist group that uses nudity in protests has again created furor when three of its activists disrobed in front of the Tunisian Justice Ministry protesting against the detention of the group's member Amina Tyler.

China, Pakistan vow to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation

May 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, May 25 (Xinhua-ANI): China and Pakistan agreed to cement their strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation in various areas, according to a joint statement issued Thursday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian country.

Air Arabia launches flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia

May 25, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Sharjah, May 25 (IANS/WAM) Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East, has launched a flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia from the airlines' main hub in Sharjah.

India, China can take ties to new heights, says Li wooing Indian business (Roundup)

May 21, 2013 at 11:02 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Assuring Indian business more access to Chinese markets and also to narrow the wide trade gap, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday said China and India can take their ties to "new heights of strategic growth" as he interacted with Indian business leaders in Delhi and Mumbai on the last day of his India tour.

Chinese Premier visits TCS centre in Goregaon

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) global development centre in suburban Goregaon east here Tuesday.

Dubai moves to stop ivory tusk smuggling

May 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Dubai, May 19 (IANS/WAM) An environment campaign to enhance international efforts to combat the smuggling of elephant ivory tusks is being undertaken by the Dubai Police General Command.

Singapore names Stange new football coach

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Singapore, May 16 (IANS) The Football Association of Singapore named Bernd Stange the new coach of the national team for two years.

China forecasts seven typhoons in 2013

May 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Beijing, May 12 (IANS) Between seven and nine typhoons will land along China's coastal areas this year, the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre said Sunday.

Elephant's Tomb in Carmona may have been a temple, not burial ground

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): The so-called Elephant's Tomb in the Roman necropolis of Carmona (Seville, Spain) may not have been always used for burials.

Ooredoo launches first live IPX+ in Middle east with Tata Communications

May 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Qatar's telecom network Ooredoo, formerly known as Qtel, has launched the first live IPX+ enabled network in the Middle East with Tata Communications to meet the growing demand for mobile data.

Ruling coalition wins Malaysia's general election

May 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Kuala Lumpur, May 6 (IANS) Malaysia's ruling coalition won a fiercely contested general election with a comparatively slimmer majority, polling results showed early Monday. The opposition declined to accept the result citing electoral fraud allegations.

Kerala diaspora survey begins

May 1, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) In a first of its kind, a survey on the exact number of Keralites living abroad commenced from the city's outskirts Wednesday.

Pakistan emerges Kenya's key exports destination

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Nairobi, April 29 (IANS) Pakistan has become a leading importer of Kenya's goods in Asia region, reports Xinhua.

Kenya to tackle Ghana in friendly

April 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Nairobi, April 6 (IANS) Kenya will face former African champions Ghana in an international friendly June 1, which coincides with the country's Independence Day.

Stuntman's aspiration behind man rescuing child

April 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A 20-year-old man has become the hero of his housing society for saving a four-year-old girl who was stuck in the window of her sixth-floor apartment in Mumbai's Goregaon suburb.

Lebanese Hezbollah slams Obama's remarks

March 22, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Beirut, March 22 (IANS) The Lebanese Hezbollah Friday criticised US President Barack Obama's "appeasement" speech in Israel, saying the remarks were meant to "satisfy" the Jewish state.

Pledge to take breakfast seriously

March 9, 2013 at 8:51 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) To drive home the importance of breakfast to stay healthy, McDonalds India Saturday flagged off a pledge campaign inviting people to ensure a wholesome breakfast for their families.

Raging fire engulfs forest near Mumbai's Film City

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 5 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed the forest near Film City in Goregaon area of Mumbai, even as fire fighters struggled to control the blaze.

Helper commits suicide, Ayushmann saddened

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Ayushmann Khurana's domestic help was found dead at his Goregaon residence here. The actor says he is "saddened", and that the matter is currently being looked into.

Unite under one brand, Pawar tells Maharashtra milk producers

February 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Friday urged Maharashtra milk producers to unite under a single brand to improve promotion and marketing akin to Amul in neighbouring Gujarat.

One bn tourists took international trips in 2012: UN

January 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

Madrid, Jan 29 (IANS) A record one billion tourists took international trips last year, says a report published Tuesday by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Leopard mauls eight-year-old in Mumbai

January 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Barely 24 hours after a prowling leopard was trapped alive, an eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a wildcat in Goregaon late Saturday, police said here Sunday.

President Obama's inauguration playlists include Stevie Wonder, Beyonce

January 18, 2013 at 3:29 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): President Obama has released the official playlist for his inauguration in an effort to hype up expectations for the star performers.

Whitney, Gangnam top Google's most searched topics in 2012 in US

December 27, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Washington, Dec. 27 (ANI): Google has released a list of the most searched topics on its search engine in its year-end report.

Zardari criticises Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories

December 26, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Islamabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has criticised illegal settlements by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories, saying it would affect the peace process.

3 State Department officials resign amid damning Libyan US consulate attack report

December 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): Three US State Department officials, including a security chief, have resigned in the wake of the release of scathing report about safety lapses at the U.S. Consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi.

Kingfisher Airlines eyes phased restart

December 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai/New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a bid to woo potential investors, financially strained Kingfisher Airlines Monday said it will restart operations in a phased manner. However, it did not give any time line for it.

Indonesia orders 37 Russian amphibious tanks

December 17, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Jakarta, Dec 17 (IANS) Indonesia has ordered 37 amphibious tanks from Russia at an estimated cost of $100 million. The tanks can hit ground and air targets while stationary, on the move and afloat.

A-League side Melbourne Heart 'massively' confident of landing Beckham

November 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Sydney, Nov 23(ANI): Australia-League side Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the best chance to sign former Manchester United star David Beckham if the star midfielder agrees to play Down Under.

UAE, Italy discuss relations

November 20, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Italy have held talks over relations between the two countries and also about international developments.

All sides should stop fire in Gaza immediately: UN chief

November 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Cairo, Nov.20 (Xinhua-ANI): Visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon asserted in Cairo on Tuesday that all sides should cease fire in Gaza immediately, warning that growing violence would jeopardize the stability of the whole region.

Manmohan meets Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

November 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Phnom Penh, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday met one?on?one for about 45 minutes in this Cambodian capital, probably one of their last official meetings.

UAE to host UN conferences on telecommunications

November 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Dubai, Nov 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host three UN conferences on telecommunications between November and December.

Child artists celebrated Diwali with school kids

November 16, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, Nov 16 (IANS) Child artists of popular TV shows "Parvarish ? Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi" and "Kyaa Hua Tera" celebrated Diwali and Children's day with the students of a Teach for India (TFI)?managed school.

Thackeray's condition improving: Uddhav (Third Lead)

November 15, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray said here late Thursday that his ailing father and party chief Bal Thackeray's condition was 'stable'. Restive crowds thronged his residence Matoshri and parts of the city remained closed during the day.

Crowds outside Matoshri, Thackeray slowly improving

November 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray was gradually improving and responding to treatment, party leaders said Friday as restive crowds thronged his residence Matoshri and parts of the city remained closed.

MENA region to grow at 5.1 percent in 2012: IMF

November 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Dubai, Nov 11 (IANS) Riding on high oil prices and output, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will see an accelerated economic growth of 5.1 percent in 2012 as compared to 3.3 percent in the previous year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sunday.

Japan pulls out of tourism fair in China

November 4, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Tokyo, Nov 4 (IANS/EFE) Japan will not be taking part in Shanghai's big international tourism fair amid diplomatic tension with China over a territorial dispute, Japanese television channel NHK said Saturday.

Leopard kills woman in Mumbai

November 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Mumbai, Nov 3 (ANI): A leopard killed a woman at Goregaon's Aarey Colony in Mumbai in the wee hours of Saturday.

Devastated New York, New Jersey began slow recovery

October 31, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Washington/New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Millions in the worst hit New York and New Jersey and up and down the US East Coast Wednesday began picking pieces of their lives shattered by Hurricane Sandy that left 48 dead.

UAE cautions Emiratis over US hurricane

October 29, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has appealed to its citizens living in the US East Coast to exercise utmost precaution over the threat posed by Hurricane Sandy and heed safety instructions given by local US authorities.

Bachchans played host to media too

October 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The Bachchan clan considers media as friends and their affection towards the fourth estate was evident at Big B's 70th birthday celebrations - from snacks to water to dinner - the journos were looked after well.

Big B's birthday bash was fun all the way: Guests

October 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) It was dance, music and masti galore at Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash, says Shah Rukh Khan who shook a leg with the "birthday boy". Vishal Dadlani called it a "stellar party" and for Karan Johar it was a beautiful blend of nostalgia, reverence and legendary acknowledgement.

Gurmeet Choudhary files police complaint

October 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actor Gurmeet Choudhary Tuesday filed a complaint on discovering that his car parked at his Goregaon Apartment here was damaged very badly.

EDMC starts provide license to the traders in capital

September 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Under the resolve of the BJP to issue simplified trade licenses by the 3 Municipal Corporations to about 10 lakh traders of Delhi, a camp was organized by East Delhi Municipal Corporation and simplified trade licenses were distributed in large numbers to the traders. On this occasion BJP Delhi Pradesh President Vijender Gupta was present as the Chief Guest

US watchdog claims freedom gained during Arab Spring uprising under threat

September 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Sept. 19 (ANI): Democratic governance declined throughout the world in 2011, showing that gains made in the Middle East and North Africa during the Arab Spring are very fragile and in its aftermath leaders may slip back into authoritarian rule, a U.S. watchdog group said.

India keen to further develop its engagement with the East African Community, says Mukherjee

September 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Sep.19 (ANI): Acknowledging the growing role of Burundi in the regional affairs of Africa, President Pranab Mukherjee said that Burundi has been actively engaged in achieving peace and stability in Somalia, and ensuring peace in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic, and added that India is keen to further develop its engagement with the East African Community (EAC).

Ex-envoy to Israel predicts 'U.S. will go to war with Iran in 2013'

September 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): A Former US Ambassador to Israel has predicted that America will go to war with Iran as early as 2013.

Air India's Dreamliner to be in service from Sep 19

September 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) National carrier Air India Wednesday said it plans to deploy its newly-acquired Boeing 787 Dreamliner in service from Sep 19, with the first commercial flight slated between New Delhi and Chennai.

I want two children with Kate, says Prince William

September 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM

London, Sept 12 (ANI): Prince William revealed that he would like to have two children, after being asked a very direct question by a member of the public on his visit to Singapore.

I'm traumatised after lathicharge: Choreographer Salman

September 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Choreographer Salman Yusuf Khan, who was allegedly assaulted by a police constable when the auto rickshaw he was travelling in did not stop at a check post here, says he is in a state of shock and trying to return to normal.

Many Britons prefer the countryside to cities

September 6, 2012 at 9:43 PM

London, Sep 6 (IANS) While many of us could be drawn to the city life for the kind of modern-day facilities it offers, in Britain people feel much happier living in the countryside than being the city dwellers, a study has found.

Pippa Middleton 'dating tennis star Spencer Vegosen'

September 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM

London, September 5 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge's little sister, Pippa Middleton sent the rumour mill spinning, after she was spotted watching the US Open with Spencer Vegosen - once one of the top junior tennis players in America.

Punjabi boy Vipul Mehta wins 'Indian Idol 6'

September 1, 2012 at 11:29 PM

Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) It was a tough call - three boys, all from Punjab, all excellent singers with a great audience connect. But it is Vipul Mehta from Amritsar, who bagged the "Indian Idol 6" title here Saturday night at a glittering grand finale.

Face-Kini is 'latest craze' hitting China's beaches

August 18, 2012 at 2:04 PM

London, August 18 (ANI): 'Face-Kini' - a protective head mask, is the latest fad being used by beach-goers in China who want to protect their skin from the sun.

Japan to probe pro-China activists arrested for landing on disputed island

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Tokyo, Aug. 16 (ANI): Japanese Police have shifted 14 pro-China activists to Okinawa in southern Japan, for questioning after they were arrested on disputed islands.

Ed Miliband caught on camera making cheeky 'boob jiggling' gesture

August 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Aug 11 (ANI): Ed Miliband was caught in a cheeky pose as he talked to pretty young voters while campaigning for his Labour Party's by-election in Northamptonshire.

U.S. to boost missile defense in Gulf: spokesman

August 10, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): The United States will continue to work with its allies to boost defense against the growing threat of ballistic missiles in the Persian Gulf, a State Department spokesman said on Thursday.

500,000 Captagon tablets seized in Dubai

August 6, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Dubai, Aug 6 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs has intercepted a massive shipment of 500,000 Captagon tablets, a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant, at the Jebel Ali port.

Youngsters impress in all-India snooker

July 25, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Sparsh Pherwani, Harmehr Mago and Karan Chuganee went down in their round one matches but not before leaving their mark on day one of the Shyam Shroff Memorial All India Open Invitation Snooker Tournament here Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh condoles passing away of socialist leader Mrinal Gore

July 18, 2012 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of veteran social activist and former Member of Lok Sabha Mrinal Gore.

Minor girl killed by leopard in Mumbai suburb

July 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The body of a seven-year-old girl, who was attacked and dragged away by a leopard late Sunday, has been recovered from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the city suburbs, an official said Monday.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, disrupt normal life

June 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed the city Thursday disrupting rail and road traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters, officials said. According to the weather office, more rain is in store for the next 24 hours till Friday morning.

Turkey aims to build 23 nuclear power units by 2023

June 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Istanbul, June 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Turkey, determined to have its own nuclear power plant, aims to build "at least 23 nuclear units by the year 2023," said Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz on Tuesday.

Highway pileups kill 11 in East China

June 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Nanjing (China), June 3 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 11 people were dead and 19 others were injured, five seriously, in seven highway pileups caused by heavy fog that occurred Sunday morning in east China's Jiangsu Province.

Ghai celebrates Indian movie centenary with Cinema 100

June 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Subhash Ghai Friday launched Cinema 100 and said it is an initiative to celebrate in his own way the centenary of Indian movies and not a gimmick to impress the government.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos dual SIM GSM only version will be available from June

May 26, 2012 at 1:28 PM

GSM only version of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos will be available in the market from June.

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to grace skies on Sunday

May 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A partial solar eclipse, which will see the moon completely block out the sun except for a 'ring of fire' around the moon's edge, is set to offer a spectacular site for observers on May 20.

Baghdad ready to host Iran-P5 +1 nuclear talks

May 14, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Baghdad, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): Baghdad is ready to host the upcoming round of nuclear talks between the six world powers and Iran, which is deemed as the biggest event in Iraq after the Arab League (AL) summit in late March, an Iraqi official newspaper reported on Monday.

Bangladeshi Islamist leader Ghulam Azam charged with 1971 war crimes

May 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Dhaka, May 14 (ANI): A special tribunal set up in Bangladesh has charged top Islamist leader Ghulam Azam with war crimes allegedly carried out during the 1971 war that liberated the country from Pakistan.

Ask NRIs to increase remittances: Assocham

May 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Increasing internal demand and motivating expatriates to send home more remittances may solve the Indian economy's problems due to a depreciating rupee, an industry lobby said Sunday.

Fergie fears 'ailing heroes' Rio, Vidic won't be 'fit enough' for Euro 2012

May 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson fears that United striker Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic won't be fit enough for the Euro 2012 championship.

Spirit must not die, show must go on: Subhash Ghai (Interview)

May 11, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) He is Bollywood's true showman. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has been going through tough times with the Bombay High Court asking him to return the plot where his film school, Whistling Woods International, stands, but he is not ready to slow down.

20 injured in road accident in eastern Nepal

May 9, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 9 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 20 people were injured in a road accident in Saptari district in eastern Nepal along the East-West Highway on Wednesday, local media reported.

Mystery over origin of domesticated horses solved

May 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Domestic horses originated in the steppes of modern-day Ukraine, southwest Russia and west Kazakhstan, mixing with local wild stocks as they spread throughout Europe and Asia, a new research has indicated.

Seven dead in Indonesia bus crash

May 6, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Jakarta, May 6 (IANS) Seven people died in Indonesia Sunday when their bus crashed after its brakes failed, police said.

Largest known 'true' crocodile identified

May 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A crocodile, which was large enough to swallow humans, once dwelled in East Africa, according to a new study

Five 9/11 accused disrupt terror-linked military hearing

May 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Havana, May 6 (ANI): Terror suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has boasted of masterminding the 9/11 attacks, and four other co-defendants leafed through The Economist magazine as military court proceedings against them continued on charges of terrorism and murder.

Marine authority issues red tide alert for north China seas

May 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Shandong, (Xinhua-ANI): A red tide measuring 780 square km in size has been detected in waters near east China's city of Rizhao, according to a notice issued Saturday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA).

Zimbabwe probes alleged reports of worker abuse by Chinese firms

May 2, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Harare, May 2 (ANI): The Zimbabwe Government has said that it is investigating reports of rampant abuses of workers by Chinese employers in the country.

Britain's manufacturing growth slows in April

May 1, 2012 at 11:46 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) Britain's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing sector declined to 50.5 in April from 51.9 in the previous month.

Jihadis with explosive-laden bodies on aircraft latest terror threat to West

May 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): American and European authorities have said that they fear an Al Qaeda terror attack on U.S.-bound aircraft with explosives hidden inside the bodies of terrorists, as the first death anniversary of Osama bin laden looms.

Surface-to-air missiles to be mounted atop London building

April 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM

London, April 29 (IANS) Surface-to-air missiles may be mounted atop at least one block of flats in London during the upcoming Olympics, a media report said Sunday.

Syrian opposition efforts to topple Assad regime 'undermined by splits, infighting': Report

April 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Damascus, Apr 23 (ANI): Syrian opposition group's efforts to topple President Bashar-al Assad's regime are being undermined by defections, split factions and deep ideological divisions, leaked emails have revealed.

Pakistani dailies upbeat on Kayani's India statement

April 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's statements on cutting expenditures on defence and using them instead to uplift the people has been lauded by Pakistani dailies, with one saying that the army chief's words on "the need for peace with India may open up new possibilities".

Drinking a glass of water before exam can boost your results by a grade

April 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): Drinking a glass of water could help you do better in exams, researchers have suggested.

India condemns bomb attack in Bahrain, all Indians safe

April 13, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India Friday condemned a bomb attack in a village in Bahrain and assured that the over 400,000 Indians living in the Gulf country are safe.

Bombs hurled at Bahrain school

April 12, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Manama, April 12 (IANS) Two home-made bombs were Thursday hurled into a school in Bahrain, but there were no casualties in the blasts, Xinhua reported.

Human Rights Watch asks Olympics Committee to take up Saudi discrimination of women in sports

April 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Beirut, Apr 6(ANI): Human Rights Watch has urged the International Olympic Committee to take up the issue of Saudi discrimination against women in sports at its next executive board meeting in Quebec on May 23.

China seeks Pakistan help to nab six terrorists (Third Lead)

April 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Beijing, April 6 (IANS) China wants Pakistan to help arrest six Islamist terrorists whose assets and funds have been frozen.

China seeks Pakistan help to nab terrorists

April 6, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Beijing, April 6 (IANS) China wants Pakistan to help arrest six Islamist terrorists whose assets and funds have been frozen.

Setback for Ghai in land allocation row

April 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his Mukta Arts Ltd challenging a Bombay High Court verdict cancelling the allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for his film academy.

Setback for Ghai in land allocation row

April 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to filmmaker Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his Mukta Arts Ltd challenging a Bombay High Court verdict cancelling the allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for his film academy.

Ghai suffers setback over land allocation

April 4, 2012 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In a setback to film producer Subhash Ghai, the Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed an appeal by his film company Mukta Arts Ltd, which challenged the Bombay High Court verdict cancelling allotment of 20 acres of land in Goregaon for Film City.

World Tuberculosis Day 2012

March 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24 each year, which marks the day in 1882 when Robert Koch discovered the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. The day is observed across the world in order to spread the awareness about the global effects....