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Rihanna sues Topshop

May 19, 2013 at 2:06 AM

London, May 19 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna has reportedly sued British retail brand Topshop for $5 million for using her image on their products without her permission.

RiRi suing UK retail giant for $5m over image used without consent

May 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 18 (ANI): Rihanna is set to file a 5-million-dollar lawsuit against UK retail giant Topshop over alleged unauthorised use of her picture on their products.

US couple donates land to Argentine park

May 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Buenos Aires, May 18 (IANS/EFE) The Conservation Land Trust, a project of US philanthropists and environmental activists Douglas and Kris Tompkins, donated 15,000 hectares for the expansion of Perito Moreno National Park in southern Argentina.

97pc scientists agree humans are causing global warming

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Most scientists agree that human activity is causing global climate change, according to an extensive analysis of the abstracts or summaries of scientific papers published over the past 20 years.

Schools in California city evacuated after shooting threat

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) All schools in Monterey Park, a city beside Los Angeles, were evacuated Thursday morning after police received an anonymous phone call threatening a shooting in an unknown campus.

Odisha's white tiger safari to stay shut

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha's only white tiger safari will remain shut for visitors for more time as authorities are yet to decide the fate of a Royal Bengal tiger which walked into it from the wild last month.

Bremen and coach Schaaf part after 14 years

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Berlin, May 16 (IANS) German side Werder Bremen and coach Thomas Schaaf have mutually agreed to part ways after 14 years of cooperation.

Chinese players advance at World TT

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Paris, May 16 (IANS) China's table tennis team showed its dominance in the World Championships as all of their players advanced in the competition.

UP told to add pillars to Ghaziabad bridge

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Ghaziabad, May 15 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Wednesday ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to construct more pillars on the approach road to the third Hindon river bridge being built near the Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad.

Japan's Fukuhara suffers Round 1 loss at TT Worlds

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Paris, May 15 (IANS) Japan's Ai Fukuhara was upset 2-4 by little-known Park Seonghye of South Korea in the first round of the World Table Tennis Championships here Wednesday.

Power Minister Scindia leads high-level delegation to Germany

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Seeking to obtain a first-hand perspective of the overall energy situation in Germany and the efforts being made for a dramatic shift towards renewable energy, Minister of State for Power Jyotiraditya Scindia recently led a high-level delegation on a visit to Berlin.

Boston suspect gets support on social media

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Professions of love and support for 19-year-old Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are popping up on social media websites by the thousands, driven in part by scores of US schoolgirls who insist the "brown-eyed, baby-faced teen" has been framed.

Aguilera to return to 'The Voice'

May 15, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Singer Christina Aguilera will reportedly return to the American version of "The Voice" as a jude, while her replacement Shakira will be axed.

Ex-Iran president Rafsanjani to contest presidential elections next month

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's close ally, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, have both registered as candidates for next month's presidential election.

Refs feared Man U boss Fergie: Redknapp

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

London, May 12 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that officials and referees always feared upsetting Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who is due to retire at end of the current English football season after being at helm for 26 years.

FA Cup champions Wigan boss Martinez 'fancies' succeeding Moyes at Everton

May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 12 (ANI): Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly eyeing the chance to succeed David Moyes as Everton manager after Moyes leaves the club to join Manchester United in place of the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.

Deal cracked for lights at Sabina Park

May 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Kingston, May 11 (IANS/CMC) An agreement has been reached between two companies in Jamaica to install floodlights at Sabina Park, one of Caribbean cricket's favourite venues.

Everton man Moyes says Man U offer 'one he couldn't refuse'

May 11, 2013 at 10:54 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): Outgoing Everton manager David Moyes has said that he could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United boss although he added that he was planning to stay at Everton next season.

Sex scandal leads to sacking of S. Korean president's spokesman

May 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye has fired her spokesman over a sexual assault that allegedly took place during her official visit to the US, the presidential office said Friday.

Wallace and Gromit revealed as new faces of UK's 4m pounds tourism campaign

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Animated characters, Wallace and Gromit, are all set to feature in a 4-million-pound campaign to boost the UK's tourism.

S.Korean president's US trip 'prelude to war': Pyongyang

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korean President Park Geun-hye's recent visit to the United States is a "prelude to war", North Korea has said.

3-E strategy that brands use to maintain customer loyalty revealed

May 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there is seemingly nothing they would not do-from paying more for it to defending it against detractors.

Britain hungry for foreign investment to boost economy

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his country's strong hunger for foreign investment to boost economic growth at the Global Investment Conference held in London.

Kumbh pots to parade through Britain

May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Hundreds of Hindus carrying ornate pots known as 'kumbhs' will parade through London, Manchester, Leicester and Dudley over the next three weeks.

'Jurassic Park 4' production put on hold

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The production of the latest sequel of sci-fi movie "Jurassic Park" has been reportedly put on hold to give director Colin Trevorrow more time to prepare for the shoot.

Surprising clutch of hydrogen clouds found lurking between nearby galaxies

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Astronomers have discovered a never-before-seen cluster of hydrogen clouds strewn between two nearby galaxies, Andromeda (M31) and Triangulum (M33).

Jamaica sprint supremacy hard to beat: Maurice Green

May 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Kingston (Jamaica), May 9 (IANS/CMC) Former Olympic and World sprint champion Maurice Green says it will take a number of years before American sprinters are able to match the progress of their Jamaican rivals or reclaim the sprint crown.

Universal postpones release of 'Jurassic Park 4'

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): The anticipated June 2014 release of the fourth instalment of 'Jurassic Park,' has been put on hold.

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the policy rate for the first time in seven months.

Barack Obama 'learns Gangnam Style' from daughters

May 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Washington, May 09 (ANI): US President Barack Obama, who appeared at a joint press conference with South Korean President, Park Geun-hye, on Tuesday, said that her country's culture is spreading around the world.

I should have flirted with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, says Martha Stewart

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.

Former Manchester United players to play friendly match against Myanmar

May 6, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Yangon, May 6 (IANS) Former Manchester United players will play a friendly match against a Myanmar team in a charity event at Thuwunna stadium in Yangon next month.

Dress up your kids in organic clothes (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) This summer bring a healthy change in your children's wardrobe. Instead of giving them synthetic clothes, choose garments made with organic fabrics.

Indian man drowns off Bahrain beach

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.

Redknapp facing pay cut next season following QPR's relegation

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp will have to take a pay cut from next season following the club's relegation after last week's 0-0 draw at Reading.

Hornbill conservator Aparajita Datta gets Whitley Award

May 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Conservator Aparajita Datta has won the Whitley Award, also called "Green Oscar", for her work to save threatened hornbills in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh.

'Shocked' Coulter-Nile says ICC Champions Trophy call-up may deprive quality time with baby girl

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, May 3 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile has expressed his shock at being a part of the ICC Champions Trophy squad, although he admitted that he was thinking of spending some time with his baby daughter and was not in the mindset of going for any tour.

Quack held for bid to sell baby for Rs.3 lakh

May 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A quack from Ghaziabad and his woman accomplice were arrested in Delhi while trying to sell a two-month-old baby for Rs.3 lakh, police said Thursday.

Tory councillor investigated over Oscar Pistorius Twitter joke

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): A Tory councillor is being probed over a joke he made on Twitter regarding Oscar Pistorius's murder charge.

Emeli Sande breaks 'The Beatles' 50-year-old UK chart record with debut album

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 30(ANI): Emeli Sande created history by becoming the longest serving artists to have her debut album in the top ten of the UK album chart.

Green tea can help lose weight and regulate glucose in type 2 diabetes

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that green tea extract in tandem with an additional compound could be effective for body weight control and type 2 diabetes.

Marc Anthony, Chloe Green split

April 29, 2013 at 6:52 AM

New York, April 29 (IANS) American actor-producer Marc Anthony, who was previously married to singer-actress Jennifer Lopez, has reportedly broken up with his girlfriend Chloe Green.

Amy Childs shares secrets of fabulous figure

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

London, April 28 (ANI): Amy Childs has revealed the secrets behind her fabulous figure - running, lunges and Jelly Babies.

US, South Korea extend nuclear agreement for two years, defer decision on reprocessing fuel

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have extended their current civilian nuclear agreement by two years.

Will Shakira, Usher return to 'The Voice'?

April 24, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Singers Shakira and Usher's presence on the fourth season of American singing reality show "The Voice" helped the TRP to rise. Will the two singers join the fifth season?

Green spaces may boost well-being for city dwellers

April 23, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): People living in urban areas with more green spaces enjoy greater well-being than those residing in cities lacking gardens and parks, according to new research.

Strangest deliveries by DHL revealed

April 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Johannesburg, Apr 23 (ANI): For world's leading express mail service DHL, transporting anything from lions to livers to specially prepared food and lifesaving medicines is becoming increasingly common.

Getting a divorce can be hard on your finances

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.

Punjab readies strategy to reduce area under paddy cultivation

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Chandigarh, April 21 (IANS) Reiterating his government's firm commitment to fast-tracking agriculture diversification, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Sunday said it has chalked out a strategy to reduce a major area of state under paddy cultivation and shift to alternate crops.

Get your greens with simple vegetable smoothie

April 20, 2013 at 4:12 PM

London, April 20 (ANI): For those looking for the perfect healthy drink, a new super smoothie could be the answer.

Coffee breaks cost businesses $11.4b every year

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Melbourne, Apr. 20 (ANI): Businesses lose 11.4 billion dollars every year due to employees taking coffee breaks, a new study has claimed.

Eva Green plays warrior in '300: Rise of an Empire'

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Actress Eva Green, who plays a warrior in Noam Murro's "300: Rise of an Empire", says her character is very gusty.

Foreign Trade Policy announcement is the right step at the right time: CII President

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".

Anand Sharma announces sops to revive exports

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.

Tourism boss threatens to sue forecasters if they inaccurately predict bad weather

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Owner of a tourist attraction is threatening to sue weather forecasters over "gloom and doom" reports, which he said is ruining his business.

India, Finland to explore solar energy applications for oil and gas projects

April 15, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): India and Finland have identified several key areas of collaboration in sustainable development for mutual benefits in the oil and gas sector.

Golfer Rory McIlroy heads for Monte Carlo after losing Masters

April 15, 2013 at 6:20 PM

London, Apr.15 (ANI): Northern Ireland's USPGA champion Rory McIlroy left for Monte Carlo with his girlfriend after a disappointing week, persisting that he can still win the jackpot at the Masters.

Golfer Adam Scott first Aussie to claim green jacket at Augusta Masters

April 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, Apr.15 (ANI): Australian golfer Adam Scott has become the first from his country to wear the prestigious "Green Jacket" after defeating Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera in a play-off at the Augusta Masters.

NBA: Lakers beat Spurs without Kobe Bryant

April 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Though Kobe Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon and didn't show up at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to beat the San Antonio Spurs 91-86 Sunday night.

Filmmakers promote upcoming animated flick in Mumbai

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (ANI): Filmmakers of children's popular superhero animated series 'Chota Bheem' promoted their upcoming flick here over the weekend.

J-K wildlife authorities conduct census to protect endangered Hangul deer

April 13, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir wildlife authorities have conducted a census on the rare red deer, Hangul found at Dachigam National Park in Srinagar, with the aim to protect and preserve the endangered animal.

Fergie, Wenger, Redknapp teams up to blast Hodgson over 'PL clubs-desert rats' comment

April 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): Premier League clubs bosses Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp had hit back at England manager Roy Hodgson over his 'desert rats' comment, saying that clubs will always come first over international call-ups.

Have a dedicated channel for documentaries: Mike Pandey

April 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Have dedicated channels for documentaries, educate and build the capacity of our rural people, says three-time Green Oscar winner Mike Pandey, who feels documentaries are an agent of change as they inform and educate the masses even in the remotest areas of the country.

Eleven Delhi schools bag green award

April 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Eleven schools from Delhi are among 36 schools in the country which have bagged this year's Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Green School Award for adopting environment-friendly practices in their campuses.

Manmohan Singh meets German President before leaving, says visit was fruitful

April 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with the German President Joachim Gauck before leaving Berlin on Friday after competition of his three-days visit.

'Vonn-inspired' Woods starts in 'winning fashion' in Augusta

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): World No.1 Tiger Woods seems to have been inspired by his Olympic ski champion girlfriend Lindsey Vonn who was watching him as he hit a good opening score of 70 on the first day of the Augusta National.

Zuckerberg, other Silicon Valley leaders form 'political group'

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and other tech giant leaders have formally launched a political group that aims to revamp immigration policy, boost education and encourage investment in scientific research.

Marc Anthony, girlfriend to stay together?

April 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Singer Marc Anthony and his girlfriend Chloe Green are reportedly planning to shift into a house together.

Gomez ran away after first meeting with Aniston

April 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez says she ran away out of nervousness when she first met actress Jennifer Aniston.

'US-hater' Kim Jong-un played 'all-American hero' in school production of Grease

April 9, 2013 at 1:57 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): US-hating dictator Kim Jong-un once played an all-American hero in a school play, it has emerged.

Suzaku 'post-mortem' gives insight into Kepler's supernova

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): An analysis of X-ray observations from the Japan-led Suzaku satellite has concluded that an exploding star observed in 1604 by the German astronomer Johannes Kepler held a greater fraction of heavy elements than the sun.

Delhi to host Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4)

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).

Reducing food waste key to feeding billions more worldwide

April 8, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Apr. 8 (ANI): Families can be key players in a revolution needed to feed the world, and could save money by helping to cut food losses now occurring from field to fork to trash bin, an expert has said.

`Evil Dead` remake tops weekend box office with $26m earnings

April 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM

New York, Apr. 8 (ANI): The demonic horror remake 'Evil Dead' has debuted at No. 1 position at the box office with 26 million dollars, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

'Bollywood live' opera auditions start in UK

April 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Auditions have started for 'Bollywood Live,' a BBC production adapted from the opera Carmen by Bizet, in Bradford.

Chinese innovations to benefit world: Bill Gates

April 7, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Boao (China), April 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Microsoft founder Bill Gates has highlighted the innovations China is adept at that can benefit the world.

Bubba Watson backs McIlroy to snatch back No.1 spot from Woods

April 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Golf ace Bubba Watson has backed World No.2 Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the world again, saying that it is only a matter of time before McIlroy reclaims the place from the reigning Tiger Woods.

Katie Price 'eyeing up 4million-pound nine bedroom mansion'

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

London, April 6 (ANI): Katie Price is said to be keen to move into a lavish 4million-pound home with new hubby Kieran Hayler.

Rolling Stones gig sold out in 3 mins despite cheapest ticket selling for 95 pounds

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr. 6 (ANI): Fans snapped up all the 65,000 tickets for the Rolling Stones' gig in London's Hyde Park, this summer, in just three minutes - even though the cheapest were priced at 95 pounds.

Economic development must be environmentally sustainable: PM

April 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday stressed the need for a course correction in India's development model saying it has to be environment-friendly and one that uses scarce resources optimally, both from economic growth and sustainability perspectives.

I was too pricey for England top job: Harry Redknapp

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, Apr. 5 (ANI): Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Harry Redknapp has claimed Roy Hodgson only got the England job because the Football Association could not afford him.

Rolling Stones' 300 pounds tickets for Hyde Park gig sparks outrage among fans

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Rolling Stones fans reacted angrily after prime standing tickets for the band's Hyde Park gig in London this summer went on sale for more than 300 pounds.

Economic development must be environmentally sustainable: PM

April 5, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Emphasising the need for an environment-friendly growth model, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said development can be sustainable only if it is protecting natural balances.

Rolling Stones at Hyde Park again

April 5, 2013 at 10:44 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) The Rolling Stones are set to perform in Hyde Park on July 6 after 44 years.

Ryan Reynolds wanted to be firefighter

April 5, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Actor Ryan Reynolds says before becoming an actor, he was keen to do something adventurous.

The Rolling Stones returns to Hyde's Park

April 5, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) English rock band The Rolling Stones has announced a show in the Hyde Park here after 44 years. They will perform July 6.

Green pea galaxies could help understand formation of early universe

April 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): The rare Green Pea galaxies that were discovered by the general public in 2007 could help confirm astronomers' understanding of reionization - a pivotal stage in the evolution of the early universe, according to a new study.

NBA: Clippers clobber Suns

April 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) After three consecutive losses, Los Angeles Clippers swept the Phoenix Suns 126-101 at Staples Center for their record 50th win in a NBA season.

24-hour drinking culture blamed for rise in workplace absenteeism

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

London, Apr. 3 (ANI): Allowing people to drink for longer has led to an increase in the number of workers absenteeism, researchers have found.

'Rescued' tiger survives 1,000 days in Assam's Manas

April 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Manas (Assam), April 1 (IANS) An adult male tiger, which was rescued from a human-wildlife conflict situation and released in the wild more than three years ago, was recently sighted in the Manas National Park, wildlife activists said Monday.

`Little likelihood of hostilities on Korean peninsula'

April 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) Even as the situation on the Korea Peninsula remained tense over heightened rhetoric and military preparedness on both sides, the Indian embassy sought to allay fears among the 8,000 strong community here by saying it saw little likelihood of a breakout of any imminent or active hostilities.

I missed Manisha while making 'Dee Saturday Night': Prakash

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".

Seoul vows strong response to North Korean provocation

April 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye Monday instructed the military to strongly respond to North Korean provocation.

Green meteorite found in Morocco may be from Mercury

March 31, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Washington, March 31 (ANI): A meteorite scientist has claimed that the green rock found in Morocco last year may be the first known visitor from the solar system's innermost planet, Mercury.

London Olympic park opened to public

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

London, March 30 (IANS) The Olympic Park in London opened to the public this weekend for the first time since the 2012 Games.

Construction firms to be fined for Sochi Olympic delays

March 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Sochi, March 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Construction firms that are behind schedule in delivering Sochi Olympic facilities will have to pay $65,000 per day in fines, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak announced.

Manisha Koirala in 'Market 2'?

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Jay Prakash is keen to sign Manisha Koirala for "Market 2" after she returns from New York, where she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

Botham expects Kiwis to provide sterner test to 'complacent' Eng than Oz in Ashes

March 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM

London, Mar 28 (ANI): Legendary Sir Ian Botham has rubbed more salt on Australia's current cricketing wounds, claiming the young New Zealand side would provide much sterner challenge to England in their return Test series than the bleak Oz team in Ashes this year.

Lewis Hamilton has got a smooth vocal, says rapper Angel

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

London, Mar. 27 (ANI): British rapper Angel has said that Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton can hold a tune on his own.

Former England cricketer Kim Barnett pleads guilty to harassing ex-wife

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

London, Mar. 26 (ANI): Former England cricketer Kim Barnett has admitted to harassing his ex-wife by putting a photo of her in his car alongside an image of a witch.