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

Moscow says no to gay pride parade

May 16, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Moscow mayor's office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Bhitarkanika bans tourists as crocodiles nest

May 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A two-and-half-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha was imposed Wednesday as the crocodile nesting season was underway, an official said.

4 new dinosaur species identified

May 9, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A University of Alberta researcher has identified 4 dinosaur species.

Vanessa Hudgens flashes panty after beau steps on trousers

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens was left clinging to her modesty when her boyfriend Austin Butler accidentally stepped on the hem of her trousers, exposing her underwear.

Jaime King expecting first child with director hubby Kyle Newman

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 04(ANI): 'The Hart of Dixie' actress, Jaime King, and her husband Kyle Newman are expecting their first child later this year.

Facebook's net income, revenue grew in first quarter of 2013

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

California, May 2 (ANI): Facebook has said its net income and revenue grew in the first quarter of the year, helped by an increase in mobile ad revenue.

'Taylor-troubled' Kiwi coach Hesson 'happy' to focus back on game ahead of Tests against England

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Wellington, Apr 30 (ANI): New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that he is happy that he is able to focus back on cricket again following the fiasco over the sacking of former captain Ross Taylor.

Trinidad and Tobago to set up Vivekananda Foundation

April 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Port of Spain, April 29 (IANS) The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, where about 40 percent of its 1.3 million population is of Indian origin, will soon set up a Vivekananda Foundation in honour of the late Indian philosopher saint, whose 150th birth anniversary is being observed this year.

Vettel arrives in Sochi to inspect F1 circuit

April 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Sochi, April 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fresh from winning his third race of the season in Bahrain, Sebastian Vettel touched down here Monday to test the track for next year's Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix.

'Oblivion' tops weekend box office with $38.2m earning

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, Apr. 22 (ANI): Tom Cruise's sci-fi thriller 'Oblivion' has made a

Allardyce says current Man U squad good as Fergie's 'vintage' teams

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has said that the current Manchester United squad is as good as any other squad which boss Sir Alex Ferguson had built over the past 26 years.

'42' tops weekend box office with 27.3-million-dollar earning

April 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Baseball player Jackie Robinson's biopic '42' has emerged as the top grosser at the US box office by raking in 27.3 million dollars, according to the studio estimates on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

Rhino killed in Assam

April 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) A dead female rhino with its horn missing was recovered from the Manas National Park in Assam, officials said Wednesday, taking the total number of rhinos poached in the state to 16 this year.

Fundamentals of India's ties with neighbours strong: Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fundamentals of India's relations with its neighbours are strong and any turbulence is a passing fancy, said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here Monday.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - spectacular action, too many characters (IANS Movie Review)

March 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Film: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"; Cast: Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, RZA, D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Joseph Mazzello, and Elodie Yung; Director: Jon M. Chu; Rating: **

Russian 'Father Frost' to take part in Olympic torch relay

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS) Mythical Russian ice demigod Ded Moroz - translated into English as Father Frost - will play a leading role in the torch relay in the lead up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Olympic Organising Committee announced.

Adkins appointed as Reading's coach to 2016

March 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) Former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has been named to take over the struggling Reading, the Premier League club revealed Tuesday.

'Part-timer' Williamson's twin blows put Kiwis on verge of victory in Auckland Test

March 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Wellington, Mar 25 (ANI): New Zealand's part time off spinner Kane Williamson took two wickets on day four of the third Test match against England in Auckland to help the hosts tighten their hold on the series-decider.

Mark Zuckerberg focuses on comprehensive immigration push to encourage global talent

March 24, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar. 24 (ANI): Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is joining with other executives to form an issues advocacy organization, with an initial focus on comprehensive immigration reform, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Delhi switches off power on Earth Hour

March 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The national capital observed Earth Hour by switching off lights at India Gate, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the historic Red Fort, Central Park in Connaught Place and many other buildings at 8.30 p.m. Saturday.

Reaching 28th Test century was tough: Chanderpaul

March 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Roseau (Dominica), March 23 (IANS/CMC) Reliable West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul says attaining his 28th Test century, his third in four matches, was a difficult achievement that required intense concentration.

India, Africa drive Swiss jazz musician

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Nuanced rhythms of India and Africa power the sounds of Swiss jazz giant Malcolm Braff's contemporary compositions that address the musical concerns of the world rather than the niche musical stage of traditional jazz that grew out of America.

Karlie Kloss lends star power to Sao Paulo Fashion Week

March 19, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Sao Paulo, March 19 (IANS/EFE) US supermodel Karlie Kloss is the big star of the latest edition of Sao Paulo Fashion Week, a showcase for Brazil's leading designers to display their Spring/Summer 2014 collections.

Wellington Test between NZ, Eng drawn after rain washes away final day's play

March 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Wellington, Mar 18 (ANI): The second Test match between England and New Zealand ended in a draw after the final day's play was washed out due to persistent rains and the three-test cricket series between thee two teams will go to a deciding match in Auckland, starting on Friday.

Dinosaurs may be brought back to life

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Even though dinosaurs have been long extinct, bringing them back to life might be possible.

Gaga house hunting in Manhattan

March 16, 2013 at 1:18 AM

New York, March 16 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly looking for a house here and was seen moving looking at the options.

Rolex unveils pit lane clock at Australian GP

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Rolex, title sponsor of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, unveiled the new Rolex pit lane clock at the Albert Park circuit here Thursday.

Strange phallus-shaped creature provides missing link between 2 marine animals

March 14, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Montreal have been able to identify a strange phallus-shaped creature they found in Canada's Burgess Shale fossil beds, located in Yoho National Park.

NASA's Hubble Telescope finds birth certificate of oldest known star

March 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Astronomers has taken an important step closer to finding the birth certificate of a star that's been around for a very long time, thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

Woman's place is in the kitchen - in a hotel or on a ship (March 8 is Woman's Day)

March 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Chennai, March 7 (IANS) A woman's place is certainly in the kitchen, provided the kitchen itself is in a hotel or on a luxury liner, female chefs here say.

Ex-Test skipper Rutherford calls for 'belief in technique' of Black Caps for upcoming Tests against

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Wellington, Mar 3 (ANI): Former test captain Ken Rutherford has asked New Zealand's top-order, including his son Hamish, to start believing in themselves for the upcoming Test series against England if they want to get an edge on their rivals' new ball seam attack.

New South Korean president invited to visit India

February 25, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said he looks forward to working with South Korea's new President Park Geun-hye to further strengthen and expand the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Extreme Park tests please Sochi 2014 organisers

February 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Moscow, Feb 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sochi 2014 Winter Games organisers have said they are "pleased" with how the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park performed in the latest slew of test events for next year's Olympics.

Mariah Carey takes bubble bath with dog while getting ready for V-day date

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New York, Feb. 16 (ANI): Mariah Carey took to Twitter to upload a sexy image of herself playing around in the bubble bath with her dog as she got ready for what she called "Valentines Rendezvous consumed by bubbles" with husband Nick Cannon.

Mariah Carey takes bubble bath with dog while getting ready for V-day date

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New York, Feb. 16 (ANI): Mariah Carey took to Twitter to upload a sexy image of herself playing around in the bubble bath with her dog as she got ready for what she called "Valentines Rendezvous consumed by bubbles" with husband Nick Cannon.

'Emotional' Obama invokes 'absent fathers' card to pitch for tougher gun control laws

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has said the absence of fathers, particularly in the African-American community, is one of the root causes of an epidemic of gun violence that has plagued cities across the country, adding he wished he had a father too while pitching for tougher laws to control rampant gun violence.

Parks in Hyderabad closed on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 14 (IANS) All major parks in Hyderabad were shut Thursday to prevent any untoward incident on Valentine's Day in view of threats by some rightwing Hindu groups.

McCullum fires New Zealand to win over England

February 12, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Hamilton (New Zealand), Feb.12 (ANI): New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum inspired his team to a crushing 55-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international in Hamilton on Tuesday, levelling the series 1-1.

Putin calls for one last Olympic push

February 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

Sochi, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin has called on Sochi 2014 Olympic organisers to redouble their efforts in one final push to stage the Games without a hitch.

Putin invites visitors to 2014 Sochi Olympics

February 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Sochi, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian president Vladimir Putin has invited visitors to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games due to be held in the southern Russian resort of Sochi on the Black Sea next February.

11,000 elephants lost to ivory poaching in Africa

February 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Gabon's Minkebe Park in Africa, home to the largest elephant population, has lost 11,000 jumbos to ivory poaching since 2004, The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said.

E-cigarettes could help reduce smoking

February 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, are less harmful than traditional cigarettes and its use can help reduce the number of cigarette smokers, suggest experts.

First F1 Russian Grand Prix in October 2014

February 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Sochi, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One's first Russian Grand Prix will take place in October 2014, President Vladimir Putin has said.

'First F1 Russian Grand Prix in October 2014'

February 5, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Sochi, Feb 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Formula One's first Russian Grand Prix will take place in October next year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Woman tutor commits suicide

February 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman tutor committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her house here, police said Saturday.

Kiwis' pace spearhead Southee likely to return from injury for England Test series

February 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Wellington, Feb 2(ANI): New Zealand's premier fast bowler Tim Southee is expected to return from injury during Black Caps' three-match Test series against visiting England team.

Liz Hurley takes puppy Mia for a walk

February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley was spotted struggling with her playful pet Mia as they went for a walk in London's Hyde Park.

Girl who performed at Obama's inauguration shot dead

January 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who performed at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony last week, was gunned down in Chicago, a media report said.

Ghai's new discovery is my heroine in 'Porichoi': Prosenjeet

January 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Mishti, who plays Subhash Ghai's protagonist in "Kanchi", is actually Indrani Chakraborty and she is not the filmmaker's discovery, says Bengali Superstar Prosenjeet Chatterjee.

Protests rock Telangana as centre delays decision

January 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after the central government indefinitely postponed its decision on the Telangana issue, the region was rocked by protests with proponents of a separate state taking to the streets.

Telengana protests as centre delays decision

January 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after the central government indefinitely postponed its decision on Telangana issue, the region was on the boil Monday as protestors demanding separate state took to streets.

Djokovic on course for Oz Open hat trick after pounding Ferrer in semis

January 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM

London, Jan 24(ANI): World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic hammered fourth seed David Ferrer in the Australian Open semifinal to book a spot in the final and stay on course for a hat trick of Melbourne title.

Shia LaBeouf dropped acid for new movie, sent tapes to Evan Rachel Wood

January 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Shia LaBeouf, who dropped acid and filmed himself to make sure his depiction was accurate in 'Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman', has admitted that he was scared to a play character who trips on acid because he had never done it before.

Federer edges Tsonga in Australian Open quarterfinals

January 23, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Four-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer edged out seventh-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his 10th consecutive semifinal here at the Melbourne Park Wednesday.

New Zealand includes ex-captain Taylor in squad to face England

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Wellington, Jan 23(ANI): New Zealand has named former captain Ross Taylor in a 14-man squad for the two warm-up Twenty20 matches against the visiting England on February 4 and February 6 at the Cobham Oval.

Carlson Rezidor to open hotels under Radisson, Park Inn brands

January 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) The world's leading hotel management chain, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Tuesday said it plans to open hotels in every capital city of India.

High land cost will deter hoteliers, says hotel group

January 22, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Hospitality major Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Tuesday said the new Land Acquisition Bill would hike land prices in India and this would cause a "big entry barrier" for hotel companies to invest.

Australian Open: Ferrer beats Almagro to reach semis

January 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) David Ferrer fought from two sets down to beat his Spanish Davis Cup teammate Nicolas Almagro to book a semifinal spot at the Melbourne Park here Tuesday.

Australian Open: Sharapova beats Makarova to reach semis

January 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) Maria Sharapova continued her dominating form at the Australian Open with a straight sets win over fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova at the Melbourne Park here Tuesday.

Courtney Love asks if she's looking crazy on visit to gift suite

January 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): Courtney Love landed in Park City during the Sundance Film Festival ahead of her one night only show on Monday.

Sharapova sets new Oz Open record on way to face Li Na in semifinal

January 22, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Sydney, Jan 22(ANI): Russian tennis ace Maria Sharapova, who set a new Australian Open record for the least number of games lost in the first four rounds of the tournament, will face China's Li Na in the women semi-finals.

Murray reaches Australian Open quarter-finals

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Third-seeded Andy Murray advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open here at the Melbourne Park Monday with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 win over Frenchman Gilles Simon.

Sochi tickets to range from $33-$1,320

January 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Moscow, Jan 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Tickets for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will range from $33 to $1,320, according to a report published Monday in Russian daily Izvestia.

Tipsarevic's retirement sends Almagro into quarters

January 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IANS) Tenth seed Nicolas Almagro will meet fellow Spaniard David Ferrrer in the men's singles quarterfinals at the Australian Open after his fourth-round opponent Janko Tipsarevic retired injured here Sunday.

Daniel Radcliffe flirts with 'Kill Your Darlings' co-star Erin Darke in Utah

January 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, January 20 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe, who attended the 'Kill Your Darlings' premiere during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival with Erin Drake, seems to have cast a spell on his co-star as the two were seen packing on the PDA at Grey Goose Blue Door in Park City, Utah on Friday.

Australian Open: Federer notches straight-setS win over Tomic

January 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Roger Federer crushed young Australian Bernard Tomic 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open here Saturday.

Australian Open: Serena Williams in last 16

January 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Serena Williams reached the fourth round at the Australian Open here Saturday after thrashing Japanese Ayumi Morita 6-1, 6-3 at the Melbourne Park.

Robert Redford admits Sundance 'not as much fun' due to celebs like Paris Hilton

January 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM

New York, January 19 (ANI): 'Sundance Film Festival' founder Robert Redford has admitted that as the likes of Paris Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama descend upon Park City it as all become too much of a circus and that it could leave Utah altogether.

Australian Open: Radwanska in fourth round

January 18, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Fourth-seeded Angieszka Radwanska won her 12th match in a row and reached the fourth round of the women's singles at the Australian Open here Friday with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Britain's Heather Waston.

Facebook testing calls with Messenger app on Apple's iPhone

January 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Facebook will be testing phone calls via its Messenger app for iPhone in America.

Sochi Olympic Park tickets at $6.60

January 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sports fans will be able to buy tickets for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Park for 200 rubles ($6.60), a fraction of that charged at lst year's London Games, organising committee head Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

Russian council's deputy leader claims he's seen Yeti several times

January 16, 2013 at 2:17 PM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): A Russian official has claimed that the yeti is an "extraterrestrial" being sent to Earth to watch over things.

Australian Open: Devvarman squanders lead to lose in five sets

January 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian tennis player Somdev Devvarman conceded a two set lead to go down against Poland's Jerzy Janowicz in a marathon second round match at the Australian Open here Wednesday.

'Dominant' Djokovic enters Oz Open second round with straight sets win

January 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Melbourne, Jan 14(ANI): Defending champion Novak Djokovic has entered the second round of the Australian Open with a dominant 6-2 6-4 7-5 win over French player Paul-Henri Mathieu at Melbourne Park on Monday.

Man arrested for throwing acid on woman

January 13, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A 20-year-old man was arrested for throwing acid on a woman, police said Sunday. The woman received some injuries on her lower body.

Kei Nishikori wants to move further

January 13, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) Kei Nishikori's last-eight finish here last year was the best of his career in a major and the Japanese tennis player admitted Sunday that being back at Melbourne Park brought back mixed emotions.

Quiet reopening for German Bakery 35 months after blast

January 12, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Pune, Jan 12 (IANS) Pune's landmark German Bakery, which was targeted in a terrorist attack in 2010, has virtually risen like a phoenix 35 months after it was completely devastated.

Crocodile population rises in Bhitarkanika

January 11, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 11 (IANS) The crocodile population in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district has gone up to 1,649, three more than last year's 1,646, a week-long census revealed Friday.

Dinosaurs were swimming not running during stampede

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Melbourne, Jan 9 (ANI): Paleontologists in Queensland have found that the world's only recorded dinosaur stampede is largely made up of the tracks of swimming, not running, animals.

Too much diet soda and sweetened drinks could lead to depression

January 9, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee is tied to a slightly lower risk, new research suggests.

Special diet, heaters to help animals of Jamshedpur zoo fight cold

January 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Jamshedpur, Jan 4 (ANI): As mercury dipped in Jamshedpur, the Tata Zoological Park authorities, have made special arrangements to ensure a comfortable and warm atmosphere for their inmates.

NY man aiming to make world's fastest pizza next month

December 31, 2012 at 3:17 PM

New York, December 31 (ANI): Bruno DiFabio, the man who won the top prize for best pizza at an international culinary competition in Paris in November, is now aiming to set the world record for fastest pie making next month.

Karnataka CM favours death for rapists

December 30, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Sunday said his government would extend support to the enactment of the law for awarding death sentence to convicted rapists.

Manmohan Singh congratulates new South Korean president

December 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Seoul, Dec 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday congratulated Park Geun-hye on her "historic victory" in South Korea's presidential elections.

Film, theatre artists to hold march in Mumbai

December 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Theatre and film personalities along with common people will hold a silent march here Saturday following the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim, said veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi.

Nepal to hold 9th international elephant festival

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 24 (IANS) The 9th international elephant festival will kick start Wednesday in Nepal's Chitwan district, home to the famed Chitwan National Park.

Georgia won't boycott Sochi Olympics: PM

December 24, 2012 at 8:29 PM

Moscow, Dec 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili confirmed Monday that the country will send its athletes to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Fergie's trip to New York sparks off speculation over holding talks with 'potential boss' Guardiola

December 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

London, Dec. 13 (ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will reportedly spend the next week in New York, sparking speculation that he may hold fresh talks with Pep Guardiola as his potential successor at Old Trafford.

Moscow opens world's largest urban snowboarding track

December 12, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Moscow, Dec 12 (IANS/EFE) Moscow is now home to the world's largest urban course for jibbing, a type of snowboarding with obstacles, the Russian sports facility's managers said.

Mukherjee calls for a second green revolution in agriculture that is more holistic, widespread

December 11, 2012 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday called for a second green revolution in agriculture that is more holistic and widespread.

Sochi skating finals attracted 25,000

December 11, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Sochi (Russia), Dec 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) About 25,000 people turned up for last weekend's Grand Prix figure skating finals in Sochi, the chief organiser of the 2014 Winter Games said.

Over 80 percent of child labourers in Kolkata underage girls: NGO

December 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) Kolkata has more than 50,000 child labourers, out of which 80 percent are underage girls, says an NGO.

Oz police warns 'flawed' Apple maps system 'luring motorists into danger'

December 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Sydney, Dec 10 (ANI): Australian police has warning citizens not to rely on Apple's new mapping system on its latest iPhone after a number of motorists were directed into life-threatening situations.

Polling booth for lone voter at Banej in Gujarat

December 9, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Junagarh, Dec 9 (ANI): The Election Commission values the importance of every vote and to prove that, they have created a full-fledged polling booth at Banej inside the Gir National Park in Gujarat.

FA planning to bid for Euro 2020 final at Wembley

December 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM

London, Dec 7(ANI): The Football Association will bid to host the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley after UEFA announced radical plans on Thursday to stage the tournament in up to 13 cities across the continent.

Most dominant male chimpanzees likelier to mate and father offspring

December 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): A new study has found that male chimpanzees with central positions in the coalitionary network are most likely to father offspring and increase in rank