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Everything you need to know about John's Mill: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Toronto mayor denies video showing him smoking cocaine

May 18, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has declined association with video-related clips that show him smoking cocaine.

Radcliffe puts behind 'Harry Potter' image

May 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he has finally put his "Harry Potter" image behind him. He is ready to do a gay sex scene in his forthcoming film "Kill Your Darlings".

U.S. Congress questions Google Glass's privacy safeguards

May 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): In a letter signed by eight members of Congress, the privacy safeguards of Google's high-profile and much hyped wearable computing device, Google Glass, have been questioned.

UN chief regrets experts' inability to visit Syria

May 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM

Moscow, May 18 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed regret over the inability of experts, investigating the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, to visit the country.

US actress Bea Arthur's topless portrait fetches nearly $2m

May 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New York, May 17 (ANI): A 1991 painting depicting actress Bea Arthur - best known for her roles in 70s and 80s shows 'Maude' and 'Golden Girls'- nude from the waist up was sold for nearly 2 million dollars at an auction in Manhattan on Wednesday.

Low IQ linked to genetic risk for schizophrenia

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Reduced IQ may be linked to the risk for developing schizophrenia, a new study suggests.

US historian plans to unveil Coca Cola's secret recipe

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): A historian has threatened to lift the veil of secrecy of Coca Cola's recipe this week, as he claims to publish a copy of the original formula in a new book.

Amazon pays mere 2.4 million pounds tax on 4.3 billion pounds sales

May 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Amazon's UK subsidiary has paid 2.4 million pounds as corporate tax as it earned sales worth 4.3 billion pounds last year.

NASA detects faulty wheel in Kepler telescope

May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The planet-hunting space telescope Kepler has been hobbled by a broken wheel, NASA scientists have revealed.

Departing Benitez 'proud' of Chelsea for Europa League win

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Chelsea's leaving interim manager Rafael Benitez has said that he is proud of the team after they won the Europa League 2-0 against Benfica with the help of a match-winning strike by Branislav Ivanovic.

After comedy, John-Abhishek team up for action movie

May 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Hit "Dostana" "jodi" of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, who entertained viewers with their antics in the comedy, team up again for the Hindi remake of Tamil film "Vettai" and this time they will be seen doing action and stunts.

Ivanovic's late header earns Chelsea Europa League

May 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Amsterdam, May 16 (IANS) A late injury-time goal by Branislav Ivanovic helped Chelsea win the Europa League football title final beating Benfica 2-1 here Wednesday night.

Hazard to miss Europa League final

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Amsterdam, May 15 (IANS) Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has been ruled out of Wednesday night's Europa League final against Benfica, coach Rafael Benitez confirmed during a press conference here.

UNICEF says over 180,000 teenagers living with HIV in Nigeria

May 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Beijing, May 14 (Xinhua-ANI): More than 180,000 teenagers are living with HIV in Nigeria, the United Nation Children Education Fund (UNICEF) said here on Tuesday.

J-Lo set to buy Hamptons mansion for $10m

May 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed to buy a luxury summer home in the Hamptons for 10 million dollars.

Syria undecided on international peace conference

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Damascus's participation in an international conference between representatives of both sides in the Syrian conflict depends on "details and developments" and it will not be a party to any act that would harm national sovereignty, Syria's state news agency SANA reported.

FA set to vote for five-game racism ban proposal

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Johannesburg, May 14 (ANI): The English Football Association (FA) is due to vote on a proposal during their annual general meeting that vouches for the introduction of a minimum of five-match-ban for racial abuse, following recent cases of racism during games.

Rotating house in Oz up for grabs

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): A house in Canberra north that can rotate 360 degrees at the touch of a button is up for auction and is expected to fetch just over 1 million dollars.

Lavrov, Kerry to meet in Sweden, may discuss Syria

May 14, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet on the sidelines of the two-day Arctic Council meeting due to begin in Sweden Tuesday.

John Lennon was planning to return to UK before being killed

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): John Lennon's childhood pal Joe Flannery has revealed that the late singer was looking forward to returning to Britain before he was murdered in December 1980.

Syria meet unlikely this month

May 12, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Sochi, May 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An international conference between representatives of both sides in the Syrian conflict is unlikely to take place before May end as earlier stated, as there are still too many differences of opinion over the event's format.

Turkey claims having evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told US media he has evidence that Syria used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Russia, Britain both want to stabilize Syria: Putin

May 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Sochi, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and Britain have common interest in preserving Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday after talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Star Trek Into Darkness luminous, enchanting (IANS Movie Review)

May 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Film: "Star Trek Into Darkness"; Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Peter Weller, Anton Yelchin, and Leonard Nimoy; Director: JJ Abrams; Rating: *** 1/2

Boston suspect spends 23 hours a day alone in jail cell

May 10, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Boston, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Wearing a bright orange prison jumpsuit, Boston marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev spends 23 hours a day alone inside a small cell in a high-security housing unit at a federal medical detention centre in Devens, Massachusetts, a prison spokesman said.

Chrissy Teigen denies John Legend's cheating ways

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New York, May 10 (ANI): Chrissy Teigen has taken to Twitter to respond to an exclusive report by the New York Post that her fiance John Legend cheated on her by smooching a mystery woman on Friday night.

U.S. says Assad can have no post-war role in Syria

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would have no role in a political settlement to Syria's conflict, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said.

Curiosity Rover team selects second drilling target on Mars

May 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The team operating NASA's Curiosity Mars rover on Mars has selected a second target rock for drilling and sampling, it has been revealed.

Myanmar drafts five-year dairy development plan

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Yangon, May 10 (IANS) Myanmar is drafting a five-year sustainable plan to develop the country's dairy cattle breeding sector to which New Zealand government offered to render assistance, official media reported Friday.

Damascus welcomes Russia-US rapprochement on Syria crisis

May 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Damascus, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria's foreign ministry Thursday welcomed rapprochement between the US and Russia over resolving the crisis in the war-torn country, state news agency SANA reported.

Russia could help in resolution of Syrian conflict: US expert

May 9, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) While an internationally brokered resolution of the Syrian conflict may not yet be within sight, Russia is in a position to play a crucial role in pushing the Syrian elites to accept a transition process, an American expert has said.

Assad can have no post-war role in Syria, says US

May 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad would have no role in a political settlement to Syria's conflict, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday.

John Legend might have cheated on SI swimsuit model fiancee

May 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New York, May 9 (ANI): John Legend cheated on his Sports Illustrated swimsuit model fiancee, Chrissy Teigen, by smooching a young woman at a Manhattan hotspot, it has been revealed.

Researchers find new way of making steel without greenhouse-gas emissions

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Steel-making, a major emitter of climate-altering gases, could be transformed by a new process developed at MIT.

Soy-tomato combo may help prevent prostate cancer

May 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Tomatoes and soy foods, when eaten together, could be more effective in preventing prostate cancer than when either of them is eaten alone, a study has claimed.

EU satisfied with US-Russia deal on Syria

May 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM

Brussels, May 9 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has expressed satisfaction with the US and Russia's joint call for an international conference on Syria to end the escalating crisis in that country.

John Abraham gifts Yamaha V Max bike to Sanjay Gupta

May 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (ANI): John Abraham gifted a Yamaha V Max bike to his special friend and director of 'Shootout at Wadala', Sanjay Gupta, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Bernard Tomic's father suspended from ATP tour over alleged assault

May 8, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Sydney, May 8 (ANI): Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic's father John Tomic has been barred from being accredited to upcoming ATP events following an ongoing investigation in his alleged assault of Bernard's training partner Thomas Drouet, ahead of this week's Madrid Open.

Russia, US pledge to resolve Syrian conflict

May 8, 2013 at 2:40 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Russia and the United States have pledged to convene an international conference aimed at ending the civil war in Syria.

Tomic's father banned by ATP for alleged assault

May 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

London, May 8 (IANS) The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was banned while ATP investigated an alleged assault of Tomic's training partner.

Documents from Hemingway's time in Cuba come to US

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS/EFE) Thousands of documents and photographs that belonged to Ernest Hemingway and have been stored until now in the house where he lived in Cuba will now become available to the public thanks to a US foundation that has just put them into digital format.

Sanjay gave me my life: John

May 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor John Abraham is overjoyed with the kind of response he has received for his portrayal of gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout at Wadala". He gives credit to Sanjay Gupta saying the director has "given me my life".

Sanjay Gupta's next - action-revenge saga with John

May 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After the success of "Shootout At Wadala", director Sanjay Gupta will work with John Abraham again in an action-revenge saga, which he says will be totally new for the Indian screens.

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fifth World Championship crown

May 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

London, May 7 (ANI): English professional snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan won his fifth World Championship crown and compiled a new record of six centuries in a Crucible final following a 18-12 victory over fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins.

French tennis player demands world ban on Tomic's father for alleged assault

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Sydney, May 7 (ANI): A young French tennis player, who has accused Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic's father John Tomic of assaulting him, has demanded that the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ban Tomic from the world circuit.

Venus and Serena Williams' bonding remarkable, says John McEnroe

May 6, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New York, May 6 (ANI): John McEnroe finds it hard to understand how Venus and Serena Williams get along so well, despite being competitors.

Amanda Seyfried named 'new face of Givenchy fragrances'

May 5, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): Amanda Seyfried has stepped into the fashion world, as she has been named the new face of Givenchy fragrances.

British storyteller enthrals kids at Sharjah fest

May 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM

Sharjah, May 5 (IANS/WAM) Renowned British storyteller John Row mesmerized children and adults alike at his storytelling session at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival.

Australian anti-doping authority introduces new rules

May 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Canberra, May 4 (IANS) The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has introduced new rules forcing athletes and officials to "truthfully answer" questions from the country's doping authority.

Vikram Bhatt, my saviour: Mahaakshay Chakraborty (Movie Snippets)

May 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Actor Mahaakshay Chakraborty is not a part of the sequel of Vikram Bhatt's ?Haunted 3D?, but he isn't complaining.

Leading men's luxury brand launches e-magazine

May 4, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Men now have a one-stop shop on the latest fashion trends, leisure, technology, gadgets and automobiles through a fashion e-magazine launched by a leading luxury menswear brand.

US names new Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy

May 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, May 4 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry has named veteran diplomat James Dobbins as the new special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pakistan attaches peace hopes to U.S. AfPak special envoy

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Beijing, May 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan has welcomed the appointment of new U.S. Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan and hoped that the appointment would help joint efforts to establish peace, stability and prosperity in the region, Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Moscow ready to talk to Syrian rebels

May 4, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Ljubljana (Slovenia), May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow is ready to hold talks with all representatives of the Syrian opposition, including Salim Idriss, leader of the Free Syrian Army, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Bradley Cooper to improve cooking skills for 'Chef'

May 4, 2013 at 3:56 AM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper plans to hon his culinary skills to play a troubled chef in a new movie.

'Shootout At Wadala': Out and out testosterone-driven gangster flick (IANS Hindi Film Review)

May 3, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Film: Shootout At Wadala; Starring: Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Tusshar Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut, Sonu Sood, Manoj Bajpai, Ronit Roy; Directed by Sanjay Gupta; Rating: ***

Natalie Coleman wins Britain's Masterchef 2013

May 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) After going through eight weeks of tough challenges, finally Natalie Coleman won the Masterchef Champion 2013 title. She says it's a dream come true.

Bollywood stars grace special screening of 'Shootout at Wadala'

May 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The entire Bollywood fraternity was spotted attending the special screening of 'Shootout at Wadala' in Mumbai on Thursday.

President asks Indian youth to donate blood

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday called upon young men and women of the country to donate blood in a big way to ensure that not a single person in need of blood is left wanting.

Mukherjee calls upon young men and women to take part in voluntary blood donation

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called on all young men and women to take part in voluntary blood donation programmes actively.

Taliban told to distance itself from al-Qaeda before opening Qatar office

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The Taliban has been asked to issue a declaration distancing itself from al-Qaeda and committing itself to peace talks before it can open a political office in Qatar, diplomatic sources have said.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart's bedroom issues

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly finding it difficult to share a bedroom with his girlfriend, actress Kristen Stewart.

K-stew and R-patz struggling to get intimate at mum's home

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, May 03 (ANI): Robert Pattinson is struggling to get busy between the sheets with girlfriend Kristen Stewart because the couple are holed up at her mum's place.

Bogota book fair draws over 430,000 visitors

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Bogota, May 3 (IANS/EFE) The Bogota International Book Fair, whose guest of honour was Portugal this year, drew 18,000 more visitors than the 2012 edition, with total visitors hitting 433,000, organizers said.

Kiwi pair McCullum, Taylor get early IPL release ahead of Tests against England

May 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Sydney, May 3 (ANI): New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and former skipper Ross Taylor have been granted an early release by their Indian Premier League (IPL) sides so than they can make an earlier-than anticipated arrival in England for the Tests.

Rapid mutations in H7N9 virus pose 'global threat': Research

May 2, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): The deadly H7N9, which has swept through China, has moved a step ahead in becoming a global threat as key mutation signs suggest the spread of the disease between humans, a new research has revealed.

John anxious, excited about 'Shootout At Wadala'

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor John Abraham, who plays gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout At Wadala", hopes his hard work in the movie pays off. He is anxious about the film's release Friday.

Jenny McCarthy won't date 'slut' John Mayer

May 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New York, May. 2 (ANI): Jenny McCarthy has revealed the reason as to why she can't date either The Rock or the John Mayer.

Inverarity blows bugle for Gen-next Oz players to audition for future Test captain role

May 2, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity has sent a bugle call for leaders of the next generation to step forward and showcase their credentials for the role of following Test captain Michael Clarke, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy squad.

John flaunts retro sunglasses in 'Shootout at Wadala' (With Image)

May 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Mumbai-based designer Kunal Rawal, who specialises in menswear, has designed golden frame aviator sunglasses for actor John Abraham.

Amnesty blames Sri Lanka of intensifying crackdown on dissents

May 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

London, May. 1 (ANI): Amnesty International has accused Sri Lanka of intensifying a crackdown on dissent, urging the Commonwealth to not hold its summit there unless the human rights situation improves.

Windies batsman falls short of 117-year-old record

May 1, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Leeds (England), May 1 (IANS/CMC) West Indian left-hander Chesney Hughes narrowly missed out on a 117-year-old record when he stroked a monumental unbeaten double hundred for Derbyshire here at Headingley.

Common asthma drugs hold promise against dengue

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A new study has found that in experiments in mice, a class of drugs commonly used to treat asthma by targeting mast cells in the immune system could help treat vascular symptoms associated with dengue infections.

John Kerry to visit Russia

May 1, 2013 at 7:32 AM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Secretary of State John Kerry will pay a working visit to Moscow from May 7-8, the Russian foreign ministry said Tuesday.

John Mayer shows support for US soldiers by painting veteran's home

April 30, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 30(ANI): John Mayer, who donated proceeds from his 2012 tour to help US' former servicemen and women, picked up a paintbrush for the Veterans Build 2013 campaign.

Kids as young as 10 `having sex and filming it`

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Children as young as 10 are filming themselves having sex and are sending the footage to their pals, according to a police survey.

US woman found guilty of severing hubby's penis

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): A Southern California jury has convicted a US woman of severing her husband's penis and tossing it in the garbage disposal.

Elton John calls truce with Madonna

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): Sir Elton John has said that his nearly decade-long war of words with Madonna has come to an end.

John thankful to mother for social work

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor-producer John Abraham says his mother is involved in a lot of social work for humans as well as animals. Ahead of Mother's Day, which falls May 12, he says she is the best mom one can have.

'True Grit' may soon be the latest personality trait

April 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 29 (ANI): 'True Grit' fans may argue over the superiority of John Wayne's Oscar-winning portrayal of Marshal Rooster Cogburn in 1969 and Jeff Bridges' best-actor-nominated effort in 2011.

Biden says economy collapse prevented McCain from defeating Obama

April 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr.28 (ANI): US Vice President Joe Biden has said that Senator John McCain would have won the presidential elections in place of Barack Obama if the economy had not collapsed.

Going under the knife for a perfect Facebook profile pic

April 28, 2013 at 11:24 AM

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

Israel for 4-way summit on talks with Palestinians: Official

April 27, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Ramallah, April 27 (IANS) A senior Palestinian official said Saturday that Israel has proposed holding a four-way summit to sponsor the resumption of the stalled Mideast peace talks with the Palestinians.

'Test newbie' Faulkner confident 'aggressiveness' will help in Ashes

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Young Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that although he has never played a Test match or been to England before, he has the necessary aggressiveness to thrive in the back-to-back Ashes series.

Canada 'appalled' at Sri Lanka hosting Commonwealth summit over 'dubious' democratic record

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, Apr. 27 (ANI): Canada has launched a blistering attack on Sri Lanka's 'appalling' record on democratic accountability.

Elton John asked Lady Gaga to be son Elijah's godmother

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish were so impressed with Lady Gaga's guidance as a godmother to their son Zachary, 2, that they asked her to perform same duties for their second child Elijah.

Einstein's famous gravity theory passes toughest test yet

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): An exotic pair of binary stars nearly 7,000 light-years from Earth have provided evidence that Albert Einstein's theory of relativity is still right, even in the most extreme conditions tested yet.

US lawmakers urge 'action' after chemical weapons 'red-line' crossed in Syria

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Top-ranking lawmakers in the U.S. have demanded 'action' in Syria after intelligence community confirmed that chemical weapons use is rampant in the war-torn country.

Ex-Kiwi player Parker apologises to coach Hesson over 'The Taylor Affair'

April 26, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Wellington, Apr 26 (ANI): Former New Zealand Test captain John Parker has formally tendered an apology to coach Mike Hesson over comments regarding the axing of former captain Ross Taylor, which had been made in a document infamously titled as 'The Taylor Affair'.

Boston bombing suspect Tsarnaev returned from Russia with 'willingness to kill people': Kerry

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): US Secretary of State John Kerry has said Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev returned from Russia last year 'with a willingness to kill people'.

NATO urges Pak to fight militants who 'use country as launchpad' to attack Afghanistan

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, Apr. 24 (ANI): NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has called on Pakistan to combat militants who use the country as a launchpad for attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

John signs 'Welcome Back', says Akshay happy for him

April 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) John Abraham has replaced Akshay Kumar in "Welcome Back", a sequel to "Welcome", and says that the Bollywood Khiladi is "happiest" for him.

'Star Trek...' to hit Indian screens first

April 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) J.J. Abrams's sci-fi movie "Star Trek: Into Darkness" is set to come out in India a week ahead of its international release. The director says that action and the scale are "light years ahead" in the film.

Irish cricketer banned for 3 matches over 'offensive' Thatcher's death tweet

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): An Irish cricketer has been slapped with a three-match ban for an offensive tweet about the death of late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Prepare for Syrian chemical weapons, Kerry tells NATO

April 24, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Washington, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Secretary of State John Kerry has called on the NATO to prepare for the possible use of chemical weapons by Syria in the ongoing civil war there.

Fashion houses buy up Australian crocodile farms

April 23, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Sydney, April 23 (IANS) International fashion houses are snapping up crocodile farms in Australia to meet demand for accessories made from crocodile skins, media reported Tuesday.

John Parker apologises to McCullum over 'Taylor sacking' accusations

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Wellington, Apr 23 (ANI): Former New Zealand cricketer John Parker has apologised to captain Brendon McCullum over accusations related to the sacking of former skipper Ross Taylor, following a legal defamation action from the Black Caps captain.

US official for peer support for women entrepreneurs

April 22, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Support from peers and training in soft skills are necessary to provide budding women entrepreneurs the initial boost to set up their own ventures, said a US government official here Monday.

Madhuri wraps 'Gulaab Gang' shoot (Movie Snippets)

April 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit has finished the action-packed shooting of Anubhav Sinha's "Gulaab Gang".

When John felt he can't play Manya Surve

April 22, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actor-producer John Abraham initially doubted his ability to portray gangster Manya Surve in "Shootout At Wadala".