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

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

Matt Damon opens up about working in 'mounds of poo in new flick'

April 29, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Melbourne, April 29 (ANI): Matt Damon, who has always appeared to be the most down-to-earth of stars, has revealed that he along with his co-stars Diego Luna and Sharlto Copley had to, "literally eat s---" while shooting his new movie, Elysium.

Mexican journalist's killer gets 38 years in prison

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Veracruz (Mexico), April 11 (IANS/EFE) The man convicted of killing Mexican journalist Regina Martinez has been sentenced to 38 years and two months in prison by a judge in the Gulf state of Veracruz.

US not going to make another manned moon landing, says NASA chief

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): NASA chief Charles Bolden has said that the space agency is not sending astronauts to the moon any time soon.

Russia to launch multiple robotic missions to moon

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Russia is developing a renewed robotic moon exploration program, building upon the history-making legacy of orbiters, landers, rovers and sample-return missions the country launched decades ago.

Ocean of molten rock covered Moon's entire surface

March 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Molten rock may have been present on the Moon more recently and for longer periods than previously thought, a new study has found.

Our lyrics are not offensive to women: Wisin & Yandel

March 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Vina del Mar (Chile), Ma Mar 1 (IANS/EFE) The Puerto Rican reggaeton duo of Wisin & Yandel denied here that their lyrics are offensive to women, an assessment made by the Cuban government in barring the group's songs from being played on radio and television.

Harry Potter fan builds replica of Hogwarts school using LEGO

February 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Sydney, Feb 28 (ANI): A huge fan of Harry Potter has recreated Hogwarts school using nearly 400,000 LEGO pieces.

Uma Thurman lifts lid on her baby girl's 5 names

January 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Uma Thurman has revealed that it was her 14-year-old daughter Maya's idea to name her and financier beau Arpad Busson's first child: Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence.

Russia to launch lunar mission in 2015

January 15, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Moscow, Jan 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will launch a robotic lunar station in 2015, a top official said Tuesday.

2012's most popular baby names

December 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

New York, Dec. 26 (ANI): Katniss, heroine of 'The Hunger Games,' has emerged as the top name for girls, while Irish mythological name Finn has become the most popular boy name for this year.

J.Lo sits awkwardly on toyboy's knee during photo session at football match

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Dec 23 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez perched awkwardly on her boyfriend Casper Smart's knee at a celebrity football match in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard head out of studio holding gifts

December 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, Dec 23 (ANI): Christine Bleakley seemed to be in full festive spirit, as she left the Text Santa charity telethon on Friday night.

Thurman finds being older mother easier

December 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 14 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman, who has daughter Maya (14) and son Levon (10) from her previous marriage to Ethan Hawke, gave birth to her third child, daughter Luna, in July. She says she feels more confident as a mother now.

Frank Lampard's ex Elen Rivas gives away old stuff at car boot sale

December 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Dec 2 (ANI): Frank Lampard's former fiancee Elen Rivas was spotted flogging a load of her gear at a car boot sale.

Thurman reveals daughter's name

October 19, 2012 at 7:42 AM

Los Angeles, Oct 19 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman has revealed the name of her daughter with financier fiance Arpad Busson. The couple plan to call her Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson.

Uma Thurman names daughter Rosalind

October 18, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Washington, Oct 18 (ANI): Uma Thurman, who gave birth to a baby girl on July 15, was keeping the name she and her beau Arpad Busson had chosen for their daughter under wraps, until now.

Tiny asteroid fragments could provide glimpse into early history of solar system

October 5, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Washington, October 5 (ANI): The Japanese mission Hayabusa has captured tiny pieces of rock - at 50-100 micrometers smaller than a human hair -from asteroid Itokawa.

Christine Bleakley attacks paparazzi for targeting Lampard's daughters

August 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

London, August 13 (ANI): Christine Bleakley says she and fianc? Frank Lampard's fame is having dire consequences on the footballer's daughters.

Now, glasses that help you play right notes for glass harp orchestra

July 22, 2012 at 3:15 PM

San Francisco, July 22 (ANI): The Musical Glasses, available through Luna and Curious, are marked with the notes of a chromatic scale, making it easy to play the right notes for your glass harp orchestra.

Fifty Shades' sex toy sales up by 400 pc

July 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): Sales of a sex toy used by the main characters in the racy book 'Fifty Shades Of Grey,' have spiked by an explosive 400 percent.

Windows' wallpaper 'Bliss' one of most viewed photos of all time

July 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Washington, July 18 (ANI): Windows XP's wallpaper, 'Bliss', is one of the most viewed photos of all time, a report has revealed.

Charles O'Rear's 'Bliss' one of the most viewed photo of all time

July 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, July 18 (ANI): Charles O'Rear's photo, 'Bliss', which is known as the default desktop wallpaper in Windows XP, is one of the most viewed photo of all time, a report has revealed.

Christine Bleakley too busy with Lampard's kids to have babies

July 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM

London, July 17 (ANI): Frank Lampard's fiancee Christine Bleakley has revealed that she is in no hurry to have children because she is so busy looking after the footie star's little girls.

Lampard's ex doesn't want him and Christine Bleakley to move to US

July 9, 2012 at 6:32 PM

London, July 9 (ANI): Frank Lampard's former girlfriend, Elen Rivas, has said that it would be devastating if the footie star father of her two young daughters, moved to the US with TV presenter Christine Bleakley.

Mehdi Hasan passes away, end of an era

June 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM

India born Pakistani ghazal singer who better known as 'Shanshah-e-ghazal', Mehandi Hassan died after a long illness in Karchi.

Pak ghazal maestro Mehdi Hasan passes away

June 13, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Karachi, June 13 (ANI): Legendary Pakistani ghazal maestro Mehdi Hasan passed away at a private hospital in Karachi on Wednesday.

Mexican journalists demand end to killings

May 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Mexico City, May 7 (IANS/EFE) More than 100 journalists staged a protest in Mexico City to draw attention to the killings of several journalists in the eastern state of Veracruz, call for justice in the cases and demand an end to the murders of members of the media.

Russia to send man to moon by 2030

April 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM

Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is planning to send a manned mission to the moon by 2030, Russian space agency Roscosmos said.

Warne and Hurley say they're very similar in many ways

April 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne have hit back at those who suggest they are an unlikely couple.

Warne and Hurley to exchange vows in 2 countries

April 16, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Cricketer Shane Warne and his fiancee Liz Hurley will exchange the vows in two weddings. These wedding will be held in Australia and in Britain, the couple reveals.

Warne and Hurley set to tie the knot in 2 countries

April 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Sydney, April 16 (ANI): Shane Warne and his fiancee Liz Hurley have revealed that they will have two weddings, one in Australia and other in Britain, next year.

Julio Iglesias kicks off concert tour in Chile

April 8, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Santiago, April 8 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Julio Iglesias will give four concerts in Chile to promote his latest album "1", part of a tour that will take him later this month to Argentina and Paraguay.

Pitbull gets award for his influence on music

April 2, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS/EFE) Singer Pitbull was the big star of the 19th edition of the BMI awards in Latin music, where he received the BMI President's Award in recognition of his influence on the entertainment industry, the organization said.

Evanna Lynch wants to play Britney

April 2, 2012 at 7:33 AM

London, April 2 (IANS) "Harry Potter" actress Evanna Lynch would love to play pop star Britney Spears in a biopic about her life.

Christine Bleakley took Frank Lampard to 'world's most stunning coastline'

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Christine Bleakley, who is from Northern Ireland, revealed how she spent her time when she took her fiance, footballer Frank Lampard, home for the first time.

Christine Bleakley took Frank Lampard to 'world's most stunning coastline'

February 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): Christine Bleakley, who is from Northern Ireland, revealed how she spent her time when she took her fiance, footballer Frank Lampard, home for the first time.

Christine Bleakley says she is firm believer in power of laughter

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Christine Bleakley says that laughter is very important, especially in times of stress and in her relationship with Frank Lampard.

Christine Bleakley says she is firm believer in power of laughter

January 31, 2012 at 11:15 AM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Christine Bleakley says that laughter is very important, especially in times of stress and in her relationship with Frank Lampard.

Bleakley plays 'capable stepmother' to fiance's kids outside TV studio

January 6, 2012 at 2:58 PM

London, Jan 6 (ANI): Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard, who were recently dragged into an ugly row after his ex Elen Rivas launched a scathing online attack on them, looked like the perfect family as they left the TV studio on Wednesday.

Penelope Cruz's mum gave her strength to cope with nude scenes

January 2, 2012 at 4:13 PM

London, Jan 2 (ANI): Penelope Cruz revealed that her mother Encarna understood her when she was so upset doing nude scenes in her first film 'Jamon Jamon'.

Argentines to sue surgeons if faulty breast implants are not replaced for free

December 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): A group of 50 Argentine women have threatened to take legal action against their plastic surgeons if they fail to replace their faulty breast implants free of cost.

Frank Lampard's kids call Christine Bleakley 'mum'

December 27, 2011 at 2:05 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): Frank Lampard and ex wife Elen Rivas' daughters have started calling Christine Bleakley their 'mum'.

Frank Lampard's kids call Christine Bleakley 'mum'

December 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): Frank Lampard and ex wife Elen Rivas' daughters have started calling Christine Bleakley their 'mum'.

Frank Lampard's ex Elen irate over banning kids to contact her on Xmas

December 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

London, Dec 26 (ANI): Frank Lampard's ex Elen Rivas engaged in a bitter row with the Chelsea star and his fiancee Christine Bleakley on Twitter, expressing her resentment towards not allowing her to contact her kids on Christmas.

Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard don't talk about having kids yet

December 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM

London, Dec 24 (ANI): Christine Bleakley has revealed that she and her fiance Frank Lampard do not discuss about having kids at the moment.

Russia's unmanned 'Phobos-Grunt' spacecraft fails to reach target orbit

November 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Baikonur (Kazakhstan), Nov 9(ANI): A Russian Mars probe launched early Wednesday has failed to reach its intended orbit.

New map reveals titanium treasure troves on Moon's surface

October 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Astronomers have created a detailed map of the Moon combining observations in visible and ultraviolet wavelengths that shows a treasure trove of areas rich in titanium ores.

Mexico lawmakers propose two-year marriage license

October 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Sydney, Oct 2 (ANI): Leftist politicians in Mexico have proposed that the country issue a new kind of marriage licence - one that is only valid for two years.

Pippa Middleton's 'moniker' tops list of hottest baby names

July 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): She has been the source of inspiration for many fashion trends, many online fan sites, and her own comic strip.

Christine Bleakley on 'luxury break' with Frank Lampard and his 2 kids

June 26, 2011 at 3:07 PM

London, June 26 (ANI): It has emerged that Christine Bleakley for the first time is out with new fiance Frank Lampard on a vacation in Majorca along with his two children.

Eva Mendes stalker ordered to maintain 100-yard-distance for 3 yrs

June 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM

New York, June 21 (ANI): Eva Mendes, who previously won a temporary stay-away order from stalker John Luna, got an extension of the stay by three years.

Elen Rivas shrugs off ex-fiance Frank Lampard's engagement

June 18, 2011 at 4:52 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): Spanish model Elen Rivas, who had been engaged to footballer Frank Lampard before their break-up, has shrugged off his engagement to TV presenter Christine Bleakley.

Eva Mendes granted restraining order against alleged stalker

June 8, 2011 at 5:57 PM

London, June 8 (ANI): Actress Eva Mendes has secured a restraining order against an alleged stalker who has been harassing her since 2008.

Japanese scientists to make moon a mirrorball to meet all Earth's energy needs

May 26, 2011 at 1:08 PM

London, May 26 (ANI): Japanese scientists have unveiled plans to turn the moon into a gigantic mirrorball manned by robots to provide all the Earth's energy needs.

German girl takes to show jumping with cow after she is denied horse

April 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): A teenager in Germany, who was denied a horse by her parents, decided to fulfil her dream of riding by using a cow.

German girl takes to show jumping with cow after she is denied horse

April 6, 2011 at 1:13 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): A teenager in Germany, who was denied a horse by her parents, decided to fulfil her dream of riding by using a cow.

Posh to name her baby girl Luna?

April 1, 2011 at 3:45 PM

London, April 01 (ANI): It has emerged that David Beckham and his wife Victoria might take inspiration from the moon when naming their daughter.

Christine Bleakley wants kids with Frank Lampard

March 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM

London, Mar 11 (ANI): Television presenter Christine Bleakley is keen to have kids with Chelsea star Frank Lampard.

Oz man arrested for 'sexually assaulting teenage boys'

January 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Melbourne, Jan 4 (ANI): A man in Sydney, Australia has been arrested over allegations he sexually assaulted two teenage boys at Luna Park.

Harry Potter author 'saved Luna from anorexia'

November 22, 2010 at 2:34 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch has revealed how the books' author saved her from anorexia.

Astronomers find long-lost lunar rover after 36 years

October 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Melbourne, Oct 11 (ANI): After being lost for 36 years, the lunar rover Lunokhod 1, has been rediscovered by astronomers using laser pulses.

Former WWE star 'Luna' dead

August 28, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Florida, Aug.28 (ANI): Former WWE superstar Gertrude "Luna" Vachon died on Friday morning in Florida. She was 48.

Harry Potter gets intimate with Ginny Weasely in 'Deathly Hallows'

August 18, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Melbourne, Aug 18 (ANI): Producer of film and television entertainment Warner Brothers has for the first time released promotional pictures of part one of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' on Twitter.

Joint Russian robotic mission to herald India's presence on Moon

August 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM

London, Aug 13 (ANI): India and Russia have jointly started working on a robotic mission, whereby the Russian-built four-legged platform will deliver around 35kg of scientific equipment to the lunar surface and release a 15kg Indian-built robotic rover. It would "demonstrate India's presence on the surface of the Moon".

Christine Bleakley 'banned from seeing Frank Lampard's kids'

July 25, 2010 at 3:46 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Irish TV presenter Christine Bleakley has apparently been banned from seeing boyfriend Frank Lampard's children by his ex.

LiLo slams 'perverted' justice system on Twitter

July 8, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Melbourne, July 8 (ANI): A day after being sentenced to 90 days in jail, Lindsay Lohan has taken a swipe at the American criminal justice system in a series of messages posted on social networking site Twitter.

Love rat Ronan Keating's wife joins him in Australia

June 29, 2010 at 4:34 PM

Melbourne, June 29 (ANI): Boyzone member Ronan Keating's wife has joined him in Australia, where he is a co-judge on the X Factor, in a bid to work out their marriage following the emergence of his affairs.

Indonesian pop star charged under anti-porn law over sex tape scandal

June 26, 2010 at 2:09 PM

London, June 26 (ANI): Indonesian pop star Nazril Irham has been charged under an anti-pornography law over his alleged role in sex videos that have been circulation online.

American physicists locate long lost Soviet Union reflector on Moon

April 27, 2010 at 7:38 PM

San Diego, Apr 27(ANI): A team of physicists, led by a University of California professor, has pinpointed the location of a long lost light reflector left on the Moon by the Soviet Union nearly 40 years ago, which many scientists had unsuccessfully searched for and never expected would be found.

Orissa tribals honour girl child through festival

April 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Koraput (Orissa), Apr 21 (ANI): Tribals of Orissa's Koraput District celebrated the Panirakani Festival to honour the girl child and seek divine blessings for them.

Katherine Heigl 'sad' to leave Grey's Anatomy 'family'

April 9, 2010 at 12:13 PM

London, April 09 (ANI): Katherine Heigl says she will miss 'Grey's Anatomy's cast as her co-stars were just like her family members.

Pak-Taliban planning to kidnap US, Afghan diplomats:Intelligence sources

March 29, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Lahore, Mar. 29 (ANI): Pakistani intelligence agencies have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to abduct US and Afghan diplomats in order to get arrested terrorists released.

Despite relentless paint-job, iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge rusting

January 30, 2010 at 3:30 PM

Sydney, Jan. 30 (ANI): Despite its reputation for being privy to a relentless paint job, Australia's legendary Sydney Harbour Bridge is rusting.

Elen Rives desperate to get back with Frank Lampard

November 27, 2009 at 4:41 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): English footballer Frank Lampard's ex-fiancee Elen Rives has revealed that she wished she could to turn back time and be with the Chelsea star again.

Baz Luhrmann honoured in Australia

November 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann was presented with the coveted Living Legend prize at Australia's Inside Film (IF) Awards on Wednesday.

It's a baby girl for Ellen Pompeo

September 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM

London, Sept 24 (ANI): Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has become a proud mother of a baby girl.

Frank Lampard gifts his boots to female fan

August 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM

London, Aug 10 (ANI): Ace footballer Frank Lampard presented one of his female fans with his boots as she flashed her smile and a shapely figure.

Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans

July 4, 2009 at 4:37 PM

London, July 4 (ANI): A Russian spacecraft is said to have landed on the moon hours before NASA's Apollo 11 in 1969.

Log on to www.isthisyourluggage.com to find your lost luggage

May 14, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): A new website launched by a woman, who has made it her life's mission to buy lost luggage, allows travellers to view the items online.

Frank Lampard dumps 'high maintenance' girlfriend

April 26, 2009 at 3:31 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): Football ace Frank Lampard has reportedly dumped his new girl Saskia Boxford because of her "high maintenance" demands.

Lampard buys house for ex-fiancee

April 26, 2009 at 3:31 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Chelsea mid-fielder Frank Lampard has bought his former fiancie Elen Rives a three million pound home.

Lampard rubbishes ex-fiancee's neglect claims

April 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM

London, Apr.25 (ANI): Chelsea mid-fielder Frank Lampard took the extraordinary step of calling a radio show to defend himself against suggestions that he had abandoned his two daughters by letting them live "in inferior circumstances" after he split with his Spanish fiancie Elen Rives.

Lampard's ex-lover brands him a "bastard"

April 24, 2009 at 6:59 PM

London, Apr.24 (ANI): England and Chelsea mid-fielder Frank Lampard's jilted Spanish lover Elen Rives has branded him a "bastard" for his cold hearted attitude to her now that they have split.

Jessica Alba named Worst Actress Of The Year

February 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Jessica Alba has been named worst Latino actress of the past 12 months in a pre-Oscars online awards announcement.

Lamps turns to cousin to deal with double blow

February 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM

London, Feb. 19 (ANI): England footballer Frank Lampard is taking cousin Jamie Redknapp's help to deal with his recent break-up from fiancie Elen Rives and the loss of his mother, Pat, last year.

Cricket commitments may delay Michael Clarke's wedding

February 19, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Melbourne, Feb 19 (ANI): Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke's wedding with fiance Lara Bingle might be delayed because of heavy cricket schedule this year.

Lampard confirms split, puts house on sale

February 18, 2009 at 3:15 PM

London, Feb 18 (ANI): England football star Frank Lampard has confirmed his split with ex-fiancie Elen Rives by putting their 8.5million pound town house up for sale.

England football star Lamps in crisis talks with fiancee

February 16, 2009 at 5:02 PM

London, Feb.16 (ANI): England football star Frank Lampard is locked in crisis talks with his former fiancée after it emerged they were splitting after seven years.

England football star Lamps in crisis talks with fiancee

February 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM

London, Feb.16 (ANI): England football star Frank Lampard is locked in crisis talks with his former fiancée after it emerged they were splitting after seven years.

Spanish fiancée dumps two-timing England soccer ace Lampard

February 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM

London, Feb.15 (ANI): England soccer ace Frank Lampard has been dumped by his Spanish fiancée Elen Rives, with the latter claiming that the passion has gone out of their lives.

Batters hold the key to who wins Oz-Proteas series: Warne

December 17, 2008 at 11:07 AM

Melbourne, Dec.17 (ANI): The top-order batsmen for Australia and South Africa will hold the key for who will be the victor, as both sides have good new-ball bowlers, says former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne.

At times I do feel like a meat shop: John Abraham

December 13, 2008 at 8:49 AM

Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) In hit film 'Dostana', John Abraham flaunts his well-toned body on Miami beaches and when the camera panned lovingly over him, many men and women almost swooned. But the actor says he never shies away from talking about his body.

Harry Potter set to kiss best mate's sister in sixth flick

November 28, 2008 at 2:04 PM

London, November 28 (ANI): Boy wizard Harry Potter may be seen smooching with his best mate's sister Ginny Weasley in the series' sixth movie.

When the tricolour was still but hearts fluttered

November 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM

Bangalore, Nov 14 (IANS) Perhaps for the first time since India adopted the saffron-white-green tricolour as its flag, millions of hearts across the country fluttered but not the flag itself when it reached the lunar surface, around 384,000 km away, Friday night.

India's moon mission: nine years in the landing

November 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM

Bangalore, Nov 14 (IANS) When India's first moon impact probe (MIP) lands on the lunar surface Friday night, it will be the culmination of a nine year effort - from mooting of the idea of an Indian scientific mission to moon in 1999 to placing the 35 kg probe on a pre-determined location on the celestial body, about 384,000 km away from the Earth.

Peaches Geldof involved in shoplifting

November 2, 2008 at 12:08 PM

London, Nov 2 (IANS) Peaches, daughter of rocker-turned-humanitarian Bob Geldof, who was involved in an apparent shoplifting incident when she left a hip boutique without paying for the clothes, says it was all a mistake.

Can we get oil from space?

October 31, 2008 at 7:52 AM

Moscow, Oct 31 (RIA Novosti) Scientists from the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh have said that judging by the chemical composition of stars in the Milky Way, our galaxy could contain anywhere between 300 and 38,000 highly developed extraterrestrial civilizations potentially capable of contacting planet Earth.

Ailing Pak ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan in hospital

October 30, 2008 at 3:19 PM

Lahore, Oct 30 (ANI): Noted Pakistani ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan was admitted in Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi last evening after his health deteriorated.

Shivraj Patil condemns Imphal blast

October 22, 2008 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today condemned last evening blast in Imphal in which 17 people were killed and 34 other injured.

Militants in Pak planning to kidnap foreign diplomats

October 22, 2008 at 3:48 PM

Islamabad, Oct 22 (ANI): Pakistan security agencies fear that militants were planning to kidnap high-profile diplomats. The threat was conveyed by an intelligence agency to the country's police authorities in the form of 'highly classified information' with instructions to enhance security and inform the relevant embassies about the nature of the threat.