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

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

Legoland to display world's biggest Death Star model

June 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kuala Lumpur, June 17(ANI): Legoland Malaysia theme park is all set to treat fans of the sci-fi movie series 'Star Wars' by displaying the world's biggest Death Star model.

Mandela continues to show signs of improvement: Grandson

June 15, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Cape Town, June 15 (IANS) Former South African president Nelson Mandela, who has been hospitalized for a week, continued to show signs of improvement, his grandson said Saturday, reported Xinhua.

Iran launches space monitoring centre

June 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Tehran, June 9 (IANS) Iran Sunday opened a new space centre to monitor and observe space objects and satellites passing through the country's upper atmosphere.

B'day wishes galore for 'super woman' Ekta Kapoor

June 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Successful Bollywood producer and TV czarina Ekta Kapoor turned 38 Friday, and members of the big and small screen worlds took to Twitter to wish the "super woman", who is "inspiring" to some and a "lovely boss" to other.

Want to bust stress in office? Bring your dog along with you

June 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Melbourne, Jun. 3 (ANI): One South Australian family-owned business has allowed its workers to bring their dogs to the office.

Hope Centre Academy hosts "Colours of Spring" event in Nagaland

June 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Dimapur (Nagaland), June 1 (ANI): Dance and Music are an integral part of life in north eastern India.

Hope India qualifies for 2022 FIFA World Cup: Tendulkar

May 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Navi Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar Tuesday said he hoped the Indian football team would qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar.

Tendulkar bids goodbye to IPL, Mumbai dedicate title to him (Roundup)

May 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) Bringing the curtains down on yet another phase of his glorious career, cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar Sunday bid adieu to the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens, moments after his side Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden title.

Tendulkar fans show grief on his retirement on Facebook, Twitter

May 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) With Sachin Tendulkar announcing his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), there was a mad scramble among his legions of fans on social networking sites. Many seemed heartbroken while some urged the master batsmen to reconsider the decision.

Katherine Heigl happy being away from limelight

May 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl, who moved with her family to Utah, is leading a non-glamorous life, but she is enjoying it.

'Hope India will help tackle melting ice as Arctic Circle observer'

May 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Norway hopes India, a "key player" in the deliberations on climate change, would help find a solution to the fast-melting ice cover in the Arctic region now that it has got observer status in the Arctic Council.

Hope BCCI doesn't bury corruption issue: Lalit Modi

May 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi Thursday hoped that Indian cricket board will do all that is required to root out corruption in the game and not sweep things under the carpet.

Hope Sharif will fulfill his promises on India: Congress

May 15, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday expressed the hope that Nawaz Sharif, after taking over as Pakistan's prime minister, would fulfill his promise of not allowing his country to export terror.

Selena Gomez overjoyed with mum's pregnancy

May 14, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Selena Gomez has revealed that her mother is expecting a baby.

Selena Gomez to have a sibling soon

May 14, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez will soon be a big sister and says her mother is the "best mom" in the world.

My boys cutest: Britney Spears

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Spears, 31, posted a snap on Twitter with the caption: "I've got the two cutest boys in the world! Hope you all are having as nice of a Mothers's Day as I am," reports thesun.co.uk.

Sharif's return bodes well for bilateral ties, say Indian analysts

May 12, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif's expected return to power in Pakistan bodes well for the future of bilateral relations as his track record with India has been encouraging, former diplomats and analysts have said, but noted that the PML-N leader faces stiff domestic challenges.

'Hope 'Gippi' proves Dharma can make small-budget films'

May 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Director Karan Malhotra, who made his debut with Dharma Productions' "Agneepath" last year, hopes "Gippi" proves that Karan Johar's banner can even make good quality small-budget films.

B'day cards showing Muslim terrorist dolls threatening to blow up raises stink in US

May 7, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): A New Jersey greeting card maker has been slammed by a civil rights group in America for showing a Muslim doll on a birthday card with several incendiary phrases.

Kavita Barjatya forays into films with 'Samrat And Co'

May 6, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) After making TV shows, Kavita Barjatya has decided to enter films and produce detective movie "Samrat And Co". She says it would be a challenge to cater to the typical Rajshri's family audiences.

Technical committee will be more active: Bhutia

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India football captain and current chairman of the All India Football Federation?s (AIFF) technical committee Monday said he wanted to make the committee more active.

Join hands to combat corruption: FIFA urges federations

May 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) FIFA vice president Ali Bin Hussein Monday said that federations around the world needed to work together to get rid of corruption in football.

Bollywood celebs express grief over Sarabjit's death on Twitter

May 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The whole of B-Town brigade is mourning the death of Indian prisoner in Pakistan-Sarabjit Singh

Sarabjit's death result of petty-mindedness: B'wood celebs

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) "Petty-minded" politics took away the life of Sarabjit Singh, Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and veteran writer Javed Akhtar said, as Hindi film celebrities reacted strongly to the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

Salman Khan expresses grief over Sarabjit's death

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Bollywood star Salman Khan, who had launched an online petition asking for Sarabjit Singh's freedom in 2012, Thursday mourned the death of the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan.

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.

400 IU daily dose of vitamin D 'sufficient for infants'

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Babies should be given a daily dose of vitamin D of 400 IU (international units) to help them stay healthy, a new study suggests.

NBA to help in earthquake relief efforts in China

April 25, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) The National Basketball Association (NBA) Thursday announced that teams and players will donate one million yuan to support earthquake relief efforts in Southwest China.

Fox News guest sparks outrage by saying 'Muslims are evil. Let's kill them all' after Boston bombin

April 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): A Fox News guest commentator Erik Rush has provoked a furious reaction after seemingly advocating the killing of Muslims in response to the Boston Marathon attack.

TV star Danniella Westbrook reveals she was kidnapped and raped

April 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook was kidnapped at gunpoint and raped by a gang of drug dealers after failing to pay a 5,000-pound cocaine debt, according to reports.

US basketball player tweets at Kate Upton after spectacular performance

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New York, Apr. 10 (ANI): Michigan's basketball player Spike Albrecht, who scored 17 points in 20 minutes in his team's loss against Louisville, took the opportunity that his sudden fame has afforded him to reach out to Kate Upton.

Chinese sailor completes record-setting solo circumnavigation of globe

April 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Qingdao (China), April 5 (IANS) After nearly 138 days at sea, Chinese sailor Guo Chuan successfully returned to his starting point here Friday morning to become the first man to complete non-stop solo circumnavigation of the world.

Happy Birthday Ajay Devgan

April 2, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Himmatwala Ajay Devgan turned 44 today and still energetic and enthusiastic as he seemed when he started his career as a full time actor with ?Phool aur Kaante?, which gave his first filmfare award.

Thousands of Cubans run in 'Marathon of Hope'

March 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Havana, March 31 (IANS) Thousands participated in the traditional "Marathon of Hope" here.

Manipur's HIV-affected women suffer for husband's sins (Feature)

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Imphal, March 31 (IANS) For Rachel, 34, the journey from being an abandoned child to a widow, whose emaciated body battles HIV and cancer, has been a painful one. Rachel's only fault was that she unknowingly fell in love with a man who was an injecting drug user (IDU), contracted AIDS and infected her too with the incurable condition.

'Thillu Mullu' remake shooting over

March 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The shooting of the remake of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil comedy "Thillu Mullu", which itself is a remake of Hindi blockbuster "Gol Maal", has been completed. The remake is also titled "Thillu Mullu".

Styles surprises Swift lookalike with b'day wish

March 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Los Angeles, March 25 (IANS) Hollywood actor Harry Styles stunned a fan, Alice Cousins who looks just like his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift, by sending her a birthday card on Twitter.

Jadeja's family expresses pride over his exploits in India-Australia series

March 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 24 (ANI): Indian test all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's family on Sunday expressed pride over his performances during the four match Test series against Australia, which ended in a whitewash of the latter.

Sheryl Crow to raise funds for pal's cancer battle with gig

March 21, 2013 at 3:30 PM

Washington, Mar. 21 (ANI): Sheryl Crow is staging an intimate gig in her native Missouri, to raise funds for a friend, who is suffering from cancer.

Hope DMK reconsiders its decision: Ashwani Kumar

March 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A day after the DMK announced the withdrawal of support from the UPA, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar Wednesday hoped that the party "would reconsider its decision".

Harry Styles starts bromance with Rio Ferdinand

March 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM

London, Mar. 18 (ANI): Harry Styles and Rio Ferdinand were spotted having a man-date on Saturday - with the 1D star's old chum, Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, nowhere in sight.

Baby hippo named after actress Trisha

March 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) Popular southern actress Trisha Krishnan, who is currently on vacation, can't wait to return to meet a baby hippo named after her by its caretaker in a zoo here.

Bret Michaels mistakes Kim Kardashian for Eva Longoria

March 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New York, March 16 (ANI): Bret Michaels tweeted a birthday wish to Eva Longoria, but accidentally tagged a picture of him and Kim Kardashian, on Friday.

Daughter born to singer Diego Torres

March 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Buenos Aires, March 13 (IANS/EFE) Argentine singer Diego Torres announced Tuesday that he and model and show host Debora Bello are the proud parents of a daughter.

Samuels warms up for first Test with half-century

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), March 9 (IANS/CMC) West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels celebrated his return to full fitness with a typically elegant half-century on the second day of the three-day tour match against Zimbabwe here.

Hope parliament endorses boundary agreement with Bangladesh: PM

March 8, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said he is hopeful that parliament will endorse the amendment to a land boundary agreement with Bangladesh as it will ensure peace on the border and remove uncertainties.

Cuba holds Marathon of Hope Terry Fox

March 6, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Havana, March 6 (IANS) Cuban sport authorities expect that the XV edition of Marathon of Hope Terry Fox, to be held next Sunday throughout the island, will be the most massive of its history in the country, Carlos Gattorno, chairman of the organising committee said.

Hope to live up to expectations: Sunil Chhetri

March 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Yangon, Mar 1 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chhetri, who struck a hat-trick in the AFC Challenge Cup final win in 2008, said he would like to live up to the expectations once again.

Budget highlights 7

February 28, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Capital infusion of Rs.12,570 crore in 13 public sector banks during 2012-13; another Rs.14,000 crore for capital infusion in 2013-14 to meet Basel-3 norms

Union Budget 2013: Highlights

February 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amid the much expectations, the Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has started the much-awaited budget, which will be the last one for the UPA-2 government.

Budget highlights 4

February 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Foodgrain production during 2013-13 estimated at 250 million tonnes

Tough to stay away from son: Duff

February 23, 2013 at 3:30 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Singer Hilary Duff says it is difficult to stay away from her 11-month-old son Luca when she is working.

Hope parliament runs smoothly: PM

February 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday hoped that parliament's budget session beginning Thursday would run smoothly even as the BJP demanded an end to the row over Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "saffron terror" remark.

Hope parliament runs smoothly: PM

February 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday expressed the hope that the budget session of parliament beginning Thursday would run smoothly and the government was able to push some "important financial business".

Duchess Kate nervous about baby birth

February 20, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has admitted that she is nervous about giving birth while she showed off her baby bump for the first time on official duties on Monday.

New bid documents for power plants await EGoM nod: Scindia

February 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The standard bidding documents (SBDs) for auctioning of power plants are ready and awaiting clearance from an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), Minister of State for Power Jyotiraditya Scindia said Tuesday.

Decline of endangered vultures in India slows down

February 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 10 (ANI): Vultures may not be the most pleasant birds to contemplate, given their not so pleasant appearance and association with death, but they serve a vital role in an ecosystem by eating dead flesh.

Two hitmen jailed for 40 years each in Britain

February 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

London, Feb 8 (IANS) Two hitmen have been sentenced to 40 years each in jail for stabbing to death an innocent teenaged student after they targeted the wrong house, BBC reported Friday.

Ahmadinejad ready to fly into space

February 4, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Moscow, Feb 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A week after Iran sent a monkey into orbit, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he is ready to become the country's first astronaut, the Mehr news agency reported Monday.

Farmer dies of cold in Agra

January 23, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) A farmer died of cold in Agra late Tuesday even as the night temperature Wednesday settled at 2.7 degrees Celsius in the Taj City, which remained the coldest in Uttar Pradesh for the third successive day, officials said.

Sri Lankan minister hopes to resolve Tamil issue

January 22, 2013 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris Tuesday said his government was trying to resolve political issues concerning the island country's Tamils.

Aero India-2013 to begin at Bangalore Feb 6

January 21, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The ninth edition of Aero India will be held Feb 6-10 at Bangalore with over 53 civil and military aircraft from leading manufacturers across the globe expected to participate in the event, an official said Monday.

Pakistan-bashing has become fashionable in India: Envoy

January 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan has denied its forces crossed the Line of Control Jan 8, the day two Indian soldiers were brutally killed on the border, and said the killings should be probed by the respective armies.

Iran to send monkeys into space

January 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Tehran, Jan 16 (IANS) Iran will send several monkeys into space on the Pishgam (Pioneer) space capsule in the near future, a top official has said.

Tommy Lee Jones' 'grumpy face' at Golden Globes goes viral

January 15, 2013 at 4:25 PM

New York, Jan 15 (ANI): Footage of veteran actor Tommy Lee Jones' deadpan stare during a hilarious back-and-forth between presenters Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell has become a hit on the internet.

Oz accountant smashes 21-ball century in domestic cricket game

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Sydney, Jan 15(ANI): Australian accountant, Shane Basile smashed a 21-ball century for the Coomera-Hope Island Cricket Club sixth-grade side in a fixture against Burleigh Heads last Saturday.

Goa rethinking on including other states in carnival

January 3, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Panaji, Jan 3 (IANS) The carnival may remain a Goan experience after all. Following public wrath, tourism officials are re-thinking about including Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat into Goa's carnival experience.

Want more Indo-Pak matches: Cricket lover Arbaaz (Movie Snippets)

December 31, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan loves to watch cricket, especially when the teams in question are India and Pakistan. He feels that the teams must play often as bilateral relations improve.

Youth should not take law into their hands, says

December 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Bollywood's chocolate boy Ranbir Kapoor has urged the youth "not to take law into their hands" while addressing a press conference in Mumbai.

Swift named most charitable celebrity

December 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec 26 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift has been named the most charitable celebrity of 2012.

Taylor Swift 'most charitable star of 2012'

December 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Washington, Dec. 26 (ANI): Taylor Swift beat Miley Cyrus to become the most charitable star of 2012.

Iran to send monkey into space

December 17, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Tehran, Dec 17 (IANS) Iran plans to send a living organism, probably a monkey, into space on board a satellite carrier in the near future, the state-run Press TV reported.

Any movie I act in will flop: Mary Kom

December 9, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Greater Noida, Dec 9 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom Sunday joked that if she acts in the movie on her life, the movie will flop.

Hefner, Harris obtain marriage certificate

December 6, 2012 at 7:08 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 6 (IANS) Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner and girlfriend Crystal Harris have obtained their marriage certificate.

Warne apologises to Clarke over 'hypothetical' Ashes test comeback

December 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, Dec. 5 (ANI): Former Australia leg spin legend Shane Warne has reportedly apologised to Australia test skipper Michael Clarke after causing speculation in the media about a potential Ashes test comeback.

England team's day out with underprivileged children

December 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IANS) The England cricket team Saturday visited a home for underprivileged children in the city and spent time playing various sports, including cricket.

Cricketing world lauds Ponting's career

November 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) As Australian legend Ricky Ponting announced his retirement from international game, the cricketing world congratulated the former captain for his brilliant 17?year?old career.

Hope Solo's hubby arrested again

November 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Washington, Nov. 29 (ANI): US footballer Hope Solo's husband Jerramy Stevens was arrested in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, for investigation of violation of his probation.

Rape victim Elizabeth Smart to publish memoir on her abduction

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

New York, Nov 25 (ANI): American child activist Elizabeth Ann Smart Gilmour is set to tell her story about being held captive and raped daily for nine months by a onetime homeless preacher.

Meet Canadian woman pregnant with own grandchild

November 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

London, Nov. 17 (ANI): A woman from London, Ontario, is 6-months-pregnant with her own grandchild - after becoming a surrogate mother for her infertile daughter.

Girls Aloud cement reunion with UK charity show

November 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, Nov 17 (ANI): Three years since they last performed together as a group, all five members of Girls Aloud reunited to sing their new tracks on UK charity show Children In Need.

Tough task for Delhi against Baroda

November 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Though feeling confident after an outright win over Odisha at home, Delhi face a tough task ahead as they take on Baroda in the third round of their Ranji Trophy Group B tie.

Hope Solo marries NFL star Jerramy Stevens day after alleged assault

November 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): After being arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting bride-to-be Hope Solo, NFL star Jerramy Stevens and the gold medal-winning goalie went ahead and tied the knot just one day later.

UK woman wins 720k pounds jackpot after wagering less than price of glass of wine

November 12, 2012 at 6:27 PM

London, Nov 12 (ANI): A woman from Gosforth, Newcastle won 720,000 pounds after investing less than the price of a glass of red wine in an online gambling game.

'Babumoshai' Bachchan connects with Kolkata in Bengali

November 10, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was here to inaugurate the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) Saturday, established a special connect with the audience as he spoke in Bengali.

Pitbull to release new album

November 9, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Miami, Nov 9 (IANS/EFE) Cuban-American rapper Pitbull will release Nov 19 his latest album, "Global Warming", featuring contributions from guest artists such as Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Usher and Chris Brown.

Hope India-US economic ties get stronger: Chidambaram

November 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Business and economic relations between India and the United States are likely to improve with the re-election of US President Barack Obama, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday.

Klum cancels her annual Halloween party

October 31, 2012 at 2:44 PM

New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Model Heidi Klum's star-studded Halloween tradition is taking a year off.

Bollywood prays for Sandy victims

October 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) With Hurricane Sandy wreaking havoc in the US, Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and Bipasha Basu have expressed concern for those affected and are praying for the well-being of everyone.

Kennedy family to honour Taylor Swift

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

London, Oct 26 (IANS) The Kennedy family is set to honour singer Taylor Swift at an upcoming gala.

Lee Ryan rants against ex-girlfriend

October 24, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 24 (IANS) Singer Lee Ryan has posted some nasty messages on Twitter against ex-girlfriend Samantha Miller. He accuses her of cashing on their love life.

Clooney offers help to aspiring actor

October 23, 2012 at 1:27 PM

London, Oct 23 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney has offered help to an aspiring actor suffering from cerebral palsy.

Hope for couples living in congested accommodation

October 17, 2012 at 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) There's hope for married couples forced to share living space with other adults in a single-room house: The government is planning to offer them highly subsidised bank loans to build additional space. India has close to 15 million married couples who share living quarters with other adults for want of housing.

Criscito glad to be in Italy squad again

October 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Rome, Oct 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Domenico Criscito is glad to return to the Italian football squad and wants to represent his country at the 2014 World Cup.

Rugby player Wood suffered man's 'worst nightmare' after losing 'testicle' during match

October 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM

London, Oct 13(ANI): Rugby league player Paul Wood has been dubbed as the hardest athlete ever after he continued playing even after losing a testicle due to a freak injury during last Saturday's Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

'Putin' crane saved in Kazakhstan

October 11, 2012 at 4:36 AM

Moscow, Oct 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) One of the Siberian white cranes that flew with an ultralight-flying President Vladimir Putin in September was almost killed by dogs in Kazakhstan but rescued, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

Taliban bullet extracted from Pakistani girl

October 10, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) A bullet that pierced the head of child peace campaigner Malala Yousufzai, who was shot by the Taliban, was removed in the early hours of Wednesday, a day when Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani vowed to fight terror "regardless of the cost".

Hope to continue 'Twilight' series even without books: Director

October 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 10 (IANS) The much loved vampire love story is nearing its end with the release of the "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2". However, director Bill Condon hopes to continue the series, even if there are no books left to adapt.

FA launches new 'code of conduct' for England players to clip down misdemeanors

October 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, Oct 10(ANI): The Football Association (FA) will launch a new code of conduct for England players, which could also lead to suspensions in case of serious offences, and this step by the governing body is seen as an attempt to clip down growing number of players' misdemeanors.

Millions pray for Pakistani girl injured by Taliban

October 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Millions of people prayed for the early recovery of child peace campaigner Malala Yousafzai, who a leading Pakistani daily said was "fighting the most arduous battle of her life" after the Taliban shot at her.