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Now, iPhone app to help you find your parked car

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Melbourne, May 19(ANI): Swedish car company, Volvo has developed an iPhone app that would help car owners to find the location of their vehicle through their smartphone.

Arrested police official attempts suicide in Haryana

May 18, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Gurgaon, May 18 (IANS) A police official who was caught red handed while accepting bribe in this Haryana city consumed poison in the lock-up early Saturday. His condition is stable, police said.

Allowing 'Put' and 'Call' options in shareholders' agreements would boost FDI in India: CII chief

May 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the decision taken by the Government to allow incorporation of 'call' and 'put' options in shareholders' agreement.

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.

Ashley Tisdale's obsessed Twitter fan turns up at her home

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): The Los Angeles Police Department have launched an official investigation after an obsessed fan bombarded Ashley Tisdale with thousands of tweets, and then showed up at her home.

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.

Raids conducted in Sikkim's Rose Valley company over alleged ponzi fraud

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Gangtok (Sikkim), May 6 (ANI): Police raided the offices of Rose Valley company in Gangtok over alleged fraud and seized several incriminating documents and a computer.

Rogers vows for Oz's 'last laugh' in Ashes despite English pal Finn

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Australian cricketer Chris Rogers has vowed that his team will be having the last laugh during the Ashes when they win the series even though he admitted that he is friends with English cricketer Steven Finn, with whom he plays in the Middlesex county side.

Dhanush, Vetrimaaran to join hands soon

May 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) After successful Tamil films such as "Pollathavan" and National Award winning "Aadukalam", actor Dhanush and filmmaker Vetrimaaran will team up to work in an untitled Tamil venture to be produced by Dhayanidhi Alagiri.

LiLo goes shopping after pretending to check into unlicensed rehab center

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan was seen shopping at an electronics store in California when in actuality she should have been admitted herself into a rehab center.

Experts to reconstruct Ghaziabad 'custody death' scene

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Ghaziabad, May 2 (IANS) Forensic experts would be called in to help reconstruct the scene of the death of a murder suspect in a Ghaziabad lock-up, police said Thursday.

Bollywood divas' beauty routine: Simple yet effective

May 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Do you wish for a glowing skin, soft shiny hair and a fit body? Take a peek into the beauty regimes of Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri. They're not skin deep but keep them healthy and beautiful.

Security beefed up for IPL tie in Bangalore

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Bangalore, April 23 (IANS) Security has been beefed up and vehicular parking banned around the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here for the IPL-6 tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors India Tuesday evening.

Now, super-grip plaster that uses 'bed-of-needles' to help heal surgical wounds

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr. 18 (ANI): Scientists from the US have designed a super-grip plaster, which is covered with microscopic needles, to heal surgical wounds.

Six UP cops suspended for custodial death

April 18, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Six policemen, including an inspector were suspended in Uttar Pradesh after a man facing charges for running an illegal arms racket died in a police station here, officials said Thursday.

Male moths go by first impressions when choosing mates

April 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers have found explanation to why there are so many hybrid moths in nature.

Chauhan, Maan in Junior Asian Boxing meet semis

April 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Shymkent (Kazakhstan), April 16 (IANS) Indian colts made a resounding start to their campaign at the ASBC Asian Confederation Junior Boxing Championships here in Kazakhstan.

BSP will thrash SP goons if and when it comes back to power, warns Mayawati(Update-Mayawati)

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday warned the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh that "her government will thrash the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and goons black and blue after being voted back to power".

Protein 'superglue' from flesh-eating bacteria could help detect cancer

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 14 (ANI): A group of researchers from the University of Oxford believe they have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria that acts as a molecular 'superglue' and could be used to help detect cancer cells.

Protein 'superglue' from flesh-eating bacteria could help detect cancer

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 14 (ANI): A group of researchers from the University of Oxford believe they have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria that acts as a molecular 'superglue' and could be used to help detect cancer cells.

Beach Boys' original music manuscripts set to go under hammer for 7m pounds

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, Apr. 10 (ANI): Original music manuscripts of 150 Beach Boys songs are expected to fetch 7 million pounds at an auction in London.

Emraan Hashmi plays Maharashtrian in 'Ghanchakkar'

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will play a Maharashtrian character in "Ghanchakkar", says the film's director Rajkumar Gupta.

Rockets down Magic 111-103

April 2, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Houston, April 2 (IANS) Playing without two top scorers, the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 111-103 in an NBA match.

US cops capture suspects by barking like dogs

April 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Washington, Apr. 1 (ANI): The New Haven Police Department had to improvise during a standoff to coax two suspects - wanted for stealing a car - out of a house by literally barking like dogs.

Rare pigeons worth $19,000 stolen in Siberia

March 31, 2013 at 10:18 AM

Moscow, March 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Forty rare Uzbek pigeons worth 600,000 rubles (over $19,000) have been stolen in the Siberian city of Omsk, police said on its website.

Villagers lock up teachers over girl's suicide

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gurgaon, March 28 (IANS) Angry villagers near here locked up the teachers of a government senior secondary school Thursday after a girl student committed suicide at her home four days ago. The girl had failed to pass class 11, police said.

2 UK men accused of planning to kill Joss Stone and dump body in river

March 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): Two men from Longsight, Manchester, plotted to behead singer Joss Stone with a samurai sword and dump her body in a river, it has been revealed.

`Tall, white aliens dress as humans visited US and used loo`

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

Sydney, March 18 (ANI): An ex-military American weather specialist has claimed that the United States military has been in contact with an alien species for years.

Ford recalls 6,500 vehicles for child safety lock

March 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 6,500 new vehicles in north America to replace a rear door lock which may have a faulty child safety mechanism.

Cardinals meet ahead of papal conclave

March 12, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Vatican City, March 12 (IANS/EFE) Cardinals met Monday for the last time to prepare the conclave at which they will elect the successor of Pope Benedict XVI.

Lawyers-police clashes continue in Jaipur, over 30 injured

March 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) Clashes between lawyers and police continued here for the second day Thursday leaving at least 30 people, including over 20 policemen, injured, police said.

Not doing kissing scenes, says Hansika

March 5, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) Hansika Motwani clarifies that she is not doing any kissing scenes in her forthcoming films, including "Settai", and urges fans not to spread rumours.

Abbey Crouch posts wedding snaps on Twitter

March 3, 2013 at 4:19 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Abbey Crouch shared a series of her wedding snaps with hubby Peter on Twitter, which captured the couple's intimate moments on their special day.

Abbey Crouch posts wedding snaps on Twitter

March 3, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Mar 3 (ANI): Abbey Clancy shared a series of their wedding snaps on Twitter, which captured the couple's intimate moments on their special day.

Webber rejects Red Bull's favourite tag after posting fastest time in pre-season testing

March 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Sydney, Mar 1(ANI): Ace driver Mark Webber, who produced the quickest lap at a soaked Catalunya circuit, has dismissed suggestions that Red Bull would dominate this month's Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

I'll be known as first actor to kiss on TV: Ram Kapoor

February 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Ram Kapoor took a bold step when he decided to lock lips with co-star Sakshi Tanwar for a sequence in "Bade Achhe Lagte Hai" and surprised everyone. The actor is happy with his decision and says he will be known as a trendsetter.

India look to narrowing gap on Australia

February 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Chennai, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Australia will lock horns in a four-Test cricket series, starting here Friday, with an eye to the ICC Test Championship table.

No evidence to support Pistorius's burglar claim

February 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Pretoria, Feb 19 (IANS) Investigators have found no evidence to support Paralympian Oscar Pistorius's version that he mistook his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp for a burglar, the Pretoria Magistrate's Court heard Tuesday.

Top South African lawyers to lock horns in Pistorius' bail hearing

February 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Johannesburg, Feb 19 (ANI): Top South African lawyers are set to lock horns in Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing, which is scheduled to be heard in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

Lawyer shot dead in court

February 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was Friday found shot dead in the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

Lawyer shot dead at Greater Noida court

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was shot dead within the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the national capital, Thursday night. The shooting came to light Friday morning when a sweeper found the body with bullet marks on it.

Three Manipur rebel outfits sign peace accords

February 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Imphal, Feb 13 (IANS) In a first step towards ushering in peace in insurgency-ravaged Manipur, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Wednesday between the central and Manipur governments and three secessionist outfits.

Sonu Sood locks horns with Sheetal Talwar

February 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Producer Sheetal Talwar has filed a case of fraud against actor Sonu Sood. The conflict over a property that Sood rented to Talwar for one of the latter's pub, has come to a flashpoint with neither party willing to relent.

Chidambaram to launch equity savings scheme Saturday

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will launch the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS) here Saturday, an official statement said.

In Pak, courts, armed forces lock horns over disputed vigilante justice for suspected militants

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Feb.8 (ANI): Courts in Pakistan and the nation's army appear to have locked horns over what is the best way to deliver justice to incarcerated suspected militants.

Improved 'peacock' technology could lock in color for high-resolution display screens

February 6, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Feb. 6 (ANI): Iridescence, or sheen that shifts color depending on your viewing angle, is pretty in peacock feathers. But it's been a nuisance for engineers trying to mimic the birds' unique color mechanism to make high-resolution, reflective, color display screens.

Refaeli locks lips with nerd for ad

February 3, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 3 (IANS) Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli snogged a chubby geek for a new TV ad.

'Romance porn' transforming erotic movies with 'soft lovemaking' scenes

January 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): A stripper-turned-film maker has caught the attention of women viewers by putting a softer spin on typical pornography with a new genre of Edwardian-style romance porn.

Data captured by smartphone sensors could reveal security secrets: Researchers

January 30, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): Data captured by smartphone sensors can help criminals determine codes used to lock the gadgets, security researchers have warned.

Key Plotter of 26/11 Mumbai Terror attack David Headley gets 35-years jail

January 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

A United States District Court Thursday sentenced to Pakistani-American citizen David Coleman Headley to 35 years of imprisonment without bail in the heinous crime of plotting 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 persons including foreign nationals killed................

Obama's super-limo 'The Beast' is 'chock-full of high-tech goodies'

January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Washington, January 23 (ANI): The specifications of Barack Obama's limousine - "The Beast" - which are kept secret due to national security, have been made public.

Oz teen addicted to internet stays up for 25 hrs and rarely washes his hair

January 21, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Melbourne, January 21 (ANI): A 17-year-old boy from Adelaide, who is addicted to Runescape - one of the world's largest free online role-playing game, spends an average of 16 hours a day inside the game as it is almost his entire reality, his mother has revealed.

Worst advice parents give to teen drivers revealed!

January 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Washington, January 18 (ANI): Experts have revealed some of the worst driving advice parents give their teenagers.

Teachers recruitment scam case: Chautala's supporters create chaos at Rohini court

January 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan.17 (ANI): Thousands of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supporters created chaos outside the Rohini court complex here on Thursday, soon after former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala arrived in the jail van prior to the hearing of arguments on his sentencing in the case of illegal recruitment of 3206 junior teachers in the state.

Akshay: Service tax has forced independent producers to lock doors

January 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The government's decision to levy 12.36 percent service tax on film and television actors is taking a toll on the industry, says Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, adding it has forced independent producers to stop making movies.

Neil Nitin Mukesh in 'Dussehra'

January 12, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Neil Nitin Mukesh will be seen in Manish Vatsalya's next directorial venture "Dussehra", a politics-based movie.

Shareholders responsibility could encourage shift to sustainable energy: Study

January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Washington, Jan. 9 (ANI): Allowing shareholders to be held liable for the damages that companies cause to the environment and people could help transform the world's energy system towards sustainability, according to new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Asian-origin teen jailed for attacking boy saving girlfriend

January 7, 2013 at 9:35 PM

London, Jan 7 (IANS) An Asian-origin teenager has been awarded a seven-year sentence for repeatedly stabbing a university student while trying to defend his girlfriend during a violent gang attack.

Allow us to issue tax-free bonds: Bankers to government

January 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bankers Monday demanded that commercial banks in the country should be allowed to issue tax-free infrastructure bonds and the lock-in period for tax saving deposits brought down to three years from five.

Gang-rape: Court orders in-camera trial, curbs on media

January 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday ordered in-camera trial of the Dec 16 gang-rape following unruly scenes that prevented the accused from being led in. It also told the media not to report any news related to the case without its permission.

GM recalls 68,000 vehicles over parking glitch

January 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) American automobile giant General Motors (GM) said it is recalling more than 68,000 new sports utility vehicles, pickups and vans that could roll away after being parked, a media report said.

Soon, smartphone app that can open doors

January 4, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): Researchers have developed a piece of software that will make the technology even more secure and versatile.

Soon, smartphones to double as car keys

December 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Melbourne, Dec. 24 (ANI): An automobile manufacturer has unveiled a smartphone system to replace car keys.

Mob kills man for desecrating Quran in Pakistan

December 22, 2012 at 3:09 PM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (IANS) A man detained for allegedly desecrating the Quran in Pakistan's Sindh province was lynched by a mob that stormed into a police station Friday, police said. His body was later torched.

Facebook rolls out 'new privacy controls' to U.S. users

December 21, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Sydney, Dec. 21 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is set to roll out its new privacy controls to its users in the United States.

Warne tips Jackson Bird for Test debut on Boxing Day

December 20, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Johannesburg, Dec. 20 (ANI): Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has tipped Jackson Bird over making his Test debut on Boxing Day because he reckons Australia won't risk bowling two erratic left-armers.

Failed students lock up teachers in Bengal schools

December 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) What started off in a South Kolkata school is now becoming a rage in West Bengal: failed students in several academic institutions locked school gates Wednesday and raised slogans demanding they be given pass marks.

Fuel for cars could be created from ice cream and soap

December 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

Washington, December 18 (ANI): Researchers have shown that the emerging field of synthetic biology can be used to manipulate hydrocarbon chemicals, found in soaps and shampoos, in cells.

Foreign workers in Malaysian town told to carry original travel documents to avoid detention

December 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 16 (ANI): Foreign workers in Malaysia must carry their original travel documents with them at all times to prevent from being detained during operations.

'Domineering' Queen Victoria resented her 9 'ugly, frog-like' kids

December 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): Queen Victoria was a needy and bossy mother, who was so sexually obsessed with her husband Prince Albert, that she grew to resent their nine children, a new documentary has claimed.

Stories of heroism amid US school shooting tragedy

December 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) As US authorities began piecing together the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut - the state neighbouring New York - that left 27, including 20 children dead, stories of heroism and quick thinking began emerging from the terrible tragedy.

Shooting reported at US school

December 14, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) Police in Connecticut state in the US were called in after shooting was reported at a primary school Friday, BBC reported.

Domestic help raped by locksmith in Delhi

December 14, 2012 at 9:48 PM

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

Facebook trying to make privacy controls 'easier to find and understand'

December 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 13 (ANI): In a bid to turn the world's largest social network into a more discreet place, Facebook has now planned to make its privacy controls easier to find and understand.

Aishwarya Rai lauds Gujarat for rapid progress

December 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Vadodara, Dec. 9 (ANI): Days before the assembly elections in Gujarat, Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Sunday praised the growth witnessed by the state in the past years under Chief Minister Narendra Modi government.

UK 'gay couples' given green light for weddings in churches

December 8, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Dec. 8 (ANI): British gay couples have given the green light to marry in churches under new plans due to be unveiled by the UK Government next week.

Champions Trophy: India face touch challenge against Australia in semis (Preview)

December 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Melbourne, Dec 7 (IANS) India face a huge task as they lock horns against 12-time champions Australia in the semifinals of the 34th edition of the FIH Champions Trophy hockey here Saturday.

Felling of giant trees can be disastrous

December 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) The felling of giant trees can be disastrous from the ecological perspective, possibly triggering a vicious cycle of more forest shrinkage and carbon emissions.

BJD, TDP oppose FDI in multi-brand retail

December 6, 2012 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telugu Desam Party Thursday opposed the government's decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail, saying it will seriously impact a large section of the population working in unorganised retail trade.

'UPA is not concerned about development but foreign supermarkets': Narendra Modi

December 5, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Dakor (Gujarat), Dec.5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Chief Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the UPA Government is more bothered about allowing foreign markets to establish a presence in India rather than about ensuring development of the country.

Anti-Putin activist faces new charge

December 5, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Moscow, Dec 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A jailed Russian opposition activist, facing charges of conspiring to topple President Vladimir Putin, has now been accused of illegally crossing the country's border with Ukraine to evade prosecution.

I just wear a bra on the treadmill, says Nigella Lawson

December 3, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): Cookery writer and presenter Nigella Lawson has revealed that she burns calories in the privacy of her home by running on a treadmill in just her bra.

Prasad in pre-quarters in Youth World Boxing Championships

December 1, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Yerevan (Armenia), Dec 1 (IANS) Indian boxer Lalitha Polipalli Prasad (49kg) continued his purple patch at the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships here.

Fight over cat leaves five Australians wounded

November 30, 2012 at 6:39 PM

London, Nov 30 (IANS) A neighbourhood brawl in Australia over the ownership of a cat left five people wounded and forced police to draw their guns to break up three warring households, a media report said Friday.

Chinese who kept sex slaves in dungeon gets death

November 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Beijing, Nov 30 (IANS) A 35-year-old Chinese man who kept six women as sex slaves in a dungeon was Friday sentenced to death.

Tricks to stay safe in hotel room

November 30, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Melbourne, November 30(ANI): A guidebook has suggested some sneakier tricks that will help stop you from being an easy target for thieves while in a hotel room.

'Red Dawn' release prompts anti-Asian tweets

November 27, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Nov. 27 (ANI): Days after the release of the 'Red Dawn' remake, hateful, fearful and mocking messages have begun popping up on Twitter.

Reliance targets dominant share in gold market with new plan

November 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Chennai, Nov 22 (IANS) Reliance Money Precious Metals, a subsidiary of Reliance Capital, Thursday launched a gold accumulation plan to garner in three years a dominant share in India's unorganised gold market (jewellery and coins), which accounts for 75 percent of total gold sales in the country and is estimated at more than Rs.2 trillion.

Jailed Putin foe charged with fur hat robbery

November 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM

Moscow, Nov 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian opposition activist, facing up to 10 years over allegations that he conspired to organise mass disorder, has been hit with additional charges that he robbed a businessman of 500 fur hats.

Kevin James a good kisser: Hayek

November 21, 2012 at 4:10 AM

London, Nov 21 (IANS) Mexican?American actress Salma Hayek says actor Kevin James is a good kisser.

1962 Maharashtra documents show anti?China mood

November 20, 2012 at 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) People of Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, had reacted with anger in the wake of the Chinese aggression against India in 1962, coupled with strong anti?communist feelings, old documents released by Raj Bhavan here Tuesday have revealed.

'Hoax collar bomber' sentenced to 10 yrs in jail over strapping fake bomb on Oz teenager

November 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Sydney, Nov. 20 (ANI): Hoax collar bomber Paul Douglas Peters has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after being accused of fixing a mock collar-bomb on the neck of a Sydney teenager.

New 'secure' Internet connection to slow down Facebook pages but keep online thieves at bay

November 20, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Washington, Nov. 20 (ANI): While the Facebook page of most users is about to slow down, it might actually be a boon in disguise as the change will help keep online thieves away.

Myanmar arrests over 1,000 law-breaking locals in western state: official

November 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Yangon, Nov. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): Myanmar authorities have arrested 1, 081 local people in western Rakhine state under state of emergency declaration for breaking law and basic human rights, official media reported Saturday.

Ujjain residents get trampled by cows during traditional ritual of Ekadashi

November 15, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Nov.15 (ANI): Tradition once again took centre stage in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, when people were trampled by cows on the occasion of Ekadashi.

Over 800 million Facebook shares set to flood market following third and largest IPO lock-up period

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 14 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook is set to face yet another day when millions of shares could hit the market, and this may possibly be the biggest potential stock dump so far.

Ex-Aussie batsman Greg Ritchie accused of making 'racist' gags on-stage during Gabba Test

November 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Sydney, Nov. 11 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer and television personality Greg Ritchie has been accused of making racist comments, using the forbidden "k-word", at a lunch-time speech during the first Test at the Gabba.

Superstitious Brits avoids walking under ladders and believe in lucky underpants

November 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

London, November 10 (ANI): Over ten million people in Britain refuse to walk under ladders for fear that it will bring them bad luck, while a further nine million people believe that breaking a mirror will bring seven years bad fortune, a new research has revealed.

How nicotine can help relieve anxiety in smokers

November 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Washington, November 9 (ANI): Inactivation of a specific sub-class of nicotinic receptors may be an effective strategy to help smokers quit without feeling anxious, US researchers suggest.

Apple now accuses Samsung, Google of 'patent infringements'

November 8, 2012 at 12:05 PM

London, Nov 8 (ANI): Apple has launched a new legal attack on rivals Samsung and Google, saying that the Korean mobile maker's Galaxy Note 10.1 and the Internet search gaint's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system infringe on its patents.