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

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

Daaredevils cheer up teenage cancer patient

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) For 17-year-old Lisha, it was a dream come true. The class XII student, who is undergoing treatment for Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), could not believe that two of her favourite cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mahela Jayawardene had come to meet her here Monday.

'Daring' Posh goes bra-less in New York

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 11 (ANI): Victoria Beckham was spotted in New York City wearing a bright blue skirt and revealing blouse, on Friday.

'Sex and the City 3' movie would be wonderful, says Sarah Jessica Parker

May 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New York, May 05 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is looking forward to the third series of 'Sex and the City' movie.

1800-year-old golden balls discovered under ancient pyramid in Mexico

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): A 1800-year-old, once-metallic orbs have been found under an ancient pyramid in Mexico City.

Five killed, 20 injured in UP road crash

April 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Five people were killed and 20 others injured early Tuesday when a bus coming from New Delhi rammed into a tractor trolley at Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Chitrangada keen to play Begum Samru on screen

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actress Chitrangada Singh, who has experimented with offbeat as well as commercial roles, says she would love to play a character like Begum Samru on screen.

Robot to explore archaeological site in Mexico

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Mexico City, April 17 (IANS/EFE) A robot will soon begin exploring the last stretch of a tunnel found at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan in central Mexico, the third time anywhere in the world that it is used to design excavation strategies.

Intensify patrolling, be sensitive to poor, UP DGP tells cops

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Ghaziabad, April 16 (IANS) Newly appointed Director General of Uttar Pradesh Police (DGP) Devraj Nagar Tuesday instructed police to intensify patrolling and sensitise their officials in dealing with the weaker sections of society.

Facebook post sparks tension in Meerut, 12 injured

April 5, 2013 at 9:49 PM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) An inflamatory post on social networking site Facebook resulted in communal tension in Meerut Friday as angry members of a community stoned a mini-truck and a bus carrying a marriage party, police said.

Lakhs of TVs go on blink in Uttar Pradesh

April 1, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Over 7.50 lakh cable TV sets went blank in seven major cities of Uttar Pradesh Monday, a day after the deadline to get set top boxes installed expired.

Lakhs of TVs fall silent in Uttar Pradesh

April 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Over 7.50 lakh cable TV sets went blank in seven major cities of Uttar Pradesh Monday, a day after the deadline to get set top boxes installed expired.

Akhilesh seeks extension of set top box deadline

March 30, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) With just a day left for set top boxes to be installed failing which cable TV signals will snap, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday sought deferring of the March 31 deadline by another six months.

Tina Turner set to marry record producer Edwin Bach

March 30, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Melbourne, Mar 30 (ANI): More than 35 years after divorcing her former hubby Ike Turner and 27 years of dating her partner, Tina Turner is set to wed again.

Upgradation index on slum conditions

March 21, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The central government will monitor the periodical up-gradation of slums in the country by making a "slum upgradation index", a union minister said Thursday.

More slums dwellings with power, phone than latrines: Census data

March 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) One-third of identified slum households in India do not have latrines, says a report based on the 2011 census but notes that a sizeable percentage of the dwellings have electricity and mobile phone connections and televisions.

Jolly LLB Review: A Family entertainer and Brilliantly funny Movie

March 15, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Inspired by a real life hit-and-run incident, Jolly LLB is a complete entertainer. Blend of perfect story and superb acting, the film is a must watch.

Obama fantasizes about hanging out in Israel wearing fake mustache

March 15, 2013 at 11:18 AM

London, Mar. 15 (ANI): President Barack Obama just wants to be a regular tourist and hang out in Israel.

Sarah Jessica Parker fan of Hillary Clinton

March 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, March 10 (IANS) "The Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker says she is a fan of former US secretary of state because she is cultured and very curious.

Delhi HC rejects plea on 'Jolly LLB'

March 8, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed a plea for staying the release of Hindi film "Jolly LLB" on the ground that certain of its scenes depict lawyers in a "bad light".

Jackky steps out of comfort zone with 'Rangrezz'

February 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Jackky Bhagnani says he has stepped out of his comfort zone with new film "Rangrezz", the Hindi remake of Tamil hit film "Naadodigal".

Bandh disrupts life in Uttar Pradesh

February 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) Normal life was disrupted across Uttar Pradesh Wednesday on the first day of the two-day bandh called by 11 trade unions to oppose the "anti-labour" policies of the union government.

Helen Flanagan flaunts Marilyn Monroe tattoo

February 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, February 11 (ANI): Helen Flanagan flaunted her figure in Dubai as she puckered up for a pose worthy of her screen idol - Marilyn Monroe

Helen Flanagan wants to finish studies to prove she's not a 'bimbo'

February 1, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): After going on about not wanting to be seen as a bimbo for a while, Helen Flanagan has revealed that she wants to get some qualifications to prove it to everyone.

Four school students killed in road accident

January 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) Five people, including four school students, were killed and over a dozen injured Tuesday in Amroha district when the bus they were travelling in collided with another bus.

Top restaurant crazy cities in US revealed

January 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

New York, Jan 27 (ANI): Juneau in Alaska has topped the list of US cities where people like to eat out.

Pitampura shootout: One more cattle thief arrested

January 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A cattle thief involved in a shootout with police in Pitampura here was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, police said Monday.

Internet banking fraudsters held in Delhi

January 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Two members of an interstate gang were arrested here for their alleged involvement in internet banking frauds, police said Thursday.

Police probing blast in Ghaziabad mosque

January 15, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Ghaziabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Police Tuesday said they were probing an explosion at a mosque in Ghaziabad district and a forensic team was checking the site.

Relatives blame father for murder of daughter in Meerut

January 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Meerut, Jan.12 (ANI): Meerut Police has claimed that family members have charged a father of murdering his 23-year-old daughter.

Exporter attacked, house robbed in Gurgaon

January 11, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 11 (IANS) An exporter was severely beaten up and robbed at gunpoint at his house here, police said Friday.

Amid chill, UP red tape delays blankets for poor

December 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Lucknow, Dec 26 (IANS) Even as thousands of homeless and poor face a bitter winter and 37 have died due to cold in Uttar Pradesh, an official scheme to provide them blankets has run into a bureaucratic wall.

BJP blames Govt. for violence during gang-rape protests

December 25, 2012 at 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday held the Congress-led UPA Government's inaction, indecision and insensitivity in the Delhi gang-rape case responsible for the present chaotic situation in the country.

Protests against Delhi gangrape in Uttar Pradesh too

December 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Massive protests over the brutal gangrape in Delhi erupted across many parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, as people took to the streets to vent their anger at the rapists and the inability of the police to prevent the heinous crime.

Shilpa Shetty takes fan home (Movie Snippets)

December 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) When Meerut-based girl Maahi Hussain set out to live a day in her favourite star Shilpa Shetty's shoes, little did she know she would be visiting the actress' house!

Lawyers demand high court bench in west Uttar Pradesh

December 14, 2012 at 6:52 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Lawyers from 22 districts staged a sit-in and stopped traffic on National Highway-58 here Friday, demanding the establishment of a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.

NH-24 jammed as lawyers protest

December 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Traffic was jammed on the busy National Highway 24 to the national capital as lawyers from 22 districts demonstrated to press their demand for a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.

First Andersen fairytale discovered in Denmark

December 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Copenhagen, Dec 14 (IANS) The very first Hans Christain Andersen fairytale has been discovered by a historian in the late author's native island of Funen in central Denmark, a media report said.

Ferguson eyeing Arsenal winger Walcott for Man U

December 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

London, Dec 12(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is pondering over a bid for another Arsenal star, Theo Walcott, after signing Gunners captain Robin Van Persie at the start of the season.

BKU lifts seige at toll plazas in Uttar Pradesh

December 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Lucknow, Dec 7 (IANS) Traffic across toll plazas in Uttar Pradesh resumed Friday after the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) withdrew its 37-day-old agitation by farmers in the wake of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav promising to look into their demand of free toll plaza-access across the state.

Farmers booked for Meerut toll plaza protest

December 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Meerut, Dec 6 (IANS) A criminal case was registered against farmer leaders of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) for disruption of toll collection on national highways in Uttar Pradesh, police said Thursday.

BKU 'liberates' traffic at Dasna toll bridge

December 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 2 (IANS) A day after stopping traffic at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Dasna toll bridge at Ghaziabad, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Sunday allowed traffic to pass through free of cost Sunday.

Bulandshahar 'honour killing' causes outrage across country

November 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Bulandshahar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 27 (ANI): The death of a 28-year-old, man who was allegedly killed in by his in-laws, angered at the insult to their 'honour' after their daughter eloped with him, has caused outrage across the country.

Abdul Hakim's murder saddens Aamir

November 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Aamir Khan is saddened by the murder of labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke against khap panchayats on the superstar's show "Satyamev Jayate" earlier this year.

Heavy vehicles off NH?24 on Kartik Poornima

November 26, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) Owing to the holy Kartik Poornima ritual bathing at Garhmukteshwar on the outskirts of Ghaziabad, the busy National Highway?24 will be out of bounds for all heavy vehicles, police said Monday.

26 injured in Moharram clashes in UP

November 24, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Lucknow, Nov 24 (IANS) Violence between two Muslim sects left more than 26 people injured in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district Saturday, police said.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu on brink of victory

November 19, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu were on the verge of victory against Maharashtra while Madhya Pradesh's Naman Ojha and Parvinder Singh of Uttar Pradesh smashed tons to put their teams in strong position on day three of Ranji Trophy third round matches Monday.

Chelsea confident over signing Suarez if Guardiola becomes boss

November 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

London, Nov. 18 (ANI): English football club Chelsea, who are eyeing Luis Suarez, believe that they can land the Anfield star by installing Pep Guardiola as boss, according to a report.

Trucker loses eye in police torture, NHRC issues notice

November 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a truck driver lost an eye during alleged torture by police when he refused to pay them a bribe.

Mob lynches robber in UP

November 14, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) A criminal was beaten to death by an angry mob in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district late Tuesday when he tried to flee the crime scene after shooting a garment businessman, police said Wednesday.

Beckhams moving to New York City?

November 1, 2012 at 3:16 PM

Wellington, November 1 (ANI): David Beckham has reportedly been considering moving his family to New York City.

Illegal pistol for Rs.2,000, supplier held

October 23, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) A 55-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested here for his involvement in supply of home-made pistols which cost Rs.2,000 apiece, police said Tuesday.

Home Guard robbed, shot

October 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) A Home Guard was battling for life after robbers shot him and snatched his motorcycle in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

Adebayor maybe on brink of quitting Tottenham Spur

October 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM

London, Oct. 21 (ANI): Tottenham Spur's Emmanuel Adebayor increasingly believes he has no future under manager Andre Villas-Boas.

24 fall ill after consuming adulterated flour in UP

October 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) More than two dozen people fell ill in three districts of western Uttar Pradesh Saturday after consuming adulterated 'Kuttu Ka Atta' during fasting for Navaratri, officials said.

Four Manipuri vehicle thieves held in Delhi

October 14, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A jobless MBA and three others from Manipur were arrested here for their involvement in inter-state thefts of vehicles, Delhi Police said Sunday.

Three arrested for abduction of Meerut sports goods maker

October 11, 2012 at 10:12 PM

Meerut, Oct 11 (IANS) Three of the five men involved in the abduction of a sports goods manufacturer and exporter from this town in Uttar Pradesh have been arrested, police said Thursday.

Criminal attacked in Ghaziabad court: Four injured

October 11, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Four people were critically injured Thursday when three assailants, posing as lawyers and believed to belong to a rival gang, opened fire at a person undergoing trial in the Ghaziabad district court complex, police said.

Businessman kidnapped in Meerut

October 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.10 (ANI): The director of a leading cricket bat manufacturing company, BDM, Sudhir Mahajan, was kidnapped from here on Wednesday, and his kidnappers are demanding Rs.2 crores as ransom for his release.

Businessman kidnapped in Meerut National/Crime

October 10, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) A prominent businessman was kidnapped along with his driver in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut town, police said Wednesday. The kidnappers have asked for a ransom of Rs.2 crore.

Stoke boss Pulis urges FA to ban 'diver' Suarez for simulation during Anfield draw

October 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Oct 8(ANI): Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has demanded that the Football Association (FA) take action against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for intentionally diving in a bid to win a penalty kick during their goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday.

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav flags off bicycle rally to promote cycling culture

September 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Lucknow, Sep 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday flagged off a bicycle rally in Lucknow to create awareness about healthy lifestyle and fitness and promote cycling culture across the state.

Five murders in single night in Meerut

September 24, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Lucknow, Sep 24 (IANS) Five people were murdered in two separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district late Sunday, police said Monday.

UP traders claim bandh a success, to keep up protests

September 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) The nationwide strike called by opposition parties Thursday evoked a mixed response in Uttar Pradesh. While many shops and business establishments opened post lunch, normal life and rail traffic were affected in many parts of the state.

Curfew relaxed in violence-hit Ghaziabad area

September 17, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed for five hours Monday in Ghaziabad's Masuri area where six people were killed in police firing three days ago and the kin of two victims sought action against an official. No one has been arrested.

Modi to woo voters with cricket gear, volleyballs

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Sept 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to stump his political rivals by distributing custom made cricket kits and volleyballs among the youth ahead of assembly polls.

UP government orders probe into Ghaziabad violence

September 15, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday ordered a probe in the violence in Ghaziabad's Masuri area where six people were killed in police firing, to ascertain the role of local district and police officials and fix responsibility.

Six die in Muslim-police clash

September 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Six people were killed as police opened fire to break up a rampaging mob denouncing the desecration of a holy book, police and witnesses said Saturday.

Mexico makes large offshore oil find

August 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Mexico City, Aug 30 (IANS/EFE) Mexican state-owned oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, has made a large deep-water light crude discovery in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, President Felipe Calderon said Wednesday.

Two more arrested for vandalising Mayawati's statue

August 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) The Lucknow police Tuesday arrested two more persons in connection with the July 26 vandalism of former UP chief minister Mayawati's statue.

Prince Harry's naked Vegas high-jinks may have cost him his latest flame

August 26, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, August 26 (ANI): Prince Harry's new model girlfriend Cressida Bonas is reportedly "humiliated" by the recently revealed pictures of him enjoying the company of a young blonde in his Las Vegas hotel room.

China hotel fined after 140 fall ill

August 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) A five-star hotel in south China's Hainan province was Saturday fined 618,000 yuan (around $97,000) after 141 people fell ill after having breakfast there, officials said.

Let Sikhs wear turban, beard: New York official

August 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

New York, Aug 13 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.

Ghaziabad residents give suggestions on highways

August 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Ghaziabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Residents and industry owners in Ghaziabad have given their suggestions to the authorities on the proposed redevelopment of national highways passing through the area, a representative of the residents said Sunday.

Woman attempts self-immolation in Meerut

August 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Lucknow, Aug 3 (IANS) Disturbed at her missing daughter not having been traced by police, a middle-aged woman Friday tried to set herself on fire at the office of the Meerut deputy inspector general of police (DIG). She was arrested.

Jailer shoots himself and wife in UP

July 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Lucknow, July 27 (IANS) A senior jailer Friday shot himself and his wife with his Service revolver here, police said.

Mayawati statue vandalised in Lucknow, BSP stages protests

July 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) activists held demonstrations across Uttar Pradesh Thursday after a life-size statue of former chief minister and party supremo Mayawati was vandalised in a Lucknow park.

UP CM Akhilesh downplays ongoing row over Azam Khan's resignation

July 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Kanpur/New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday made an attempt to downplay the issue over senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan offering to resign, and termed the entire episode to be a hype created by the media.

Miffed Azam Khan offers to quit UP cabinet

July 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Lucknow, July 26 (IANS) Miffed at his powers being curtailed, senior Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has sent a terse letter to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav offering to quit the cabinet, leaving the four-month Samajwadi Party (SP) government to face its first political crisis.

Over 40 killed in Iraq violence

July 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Baghdad, July 23 (IANS) A series of bomb and gun attacks struck Iraq early Monday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens more, the interior ministry said.

US agency funding unique project to boost Indian agriculture

July 16, 2012 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) How to increase farm productivity to feed a burgeoning populace, how to use the existing farming methods and practices optimally - these and other critical issues related to Indian agriculture will be taught to Indian students of agriculture in a unique partnership project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Desperate auto lifter gang busted, three nabbed

July 10, 2012 at 6:07 PM

South-East District police have exposed a gang indulged in auto lifting and chain snatching. Police have arrested gang leader Arif and his members.

Court allows plea against Chidambaram in Meerut mass killings

July 9, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday allowed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy to move an application against Home Minister P. Chidambaram and make him a co-accused in an over two decade old case of mass killings in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.

Court allows application against Chidambaram in Meeerut mass killings

July 9, 2012 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday allowed Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy to move an application against Home Minister P. Chidambaram and make him a co-accused in an over two decade old case of mass killings in Uttar Pradesh.

Drug abuse, insanitary conditions found in UP juvenile homes

July 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Major lapses were uncovered in the working of Uttar Pradesh's child welfare system in Meerut by a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights team with many children suspected to be on drugs suppplied by staff, commission member Yogesh Dube said here Tuesday.

Municipal poll contestant shot in Uttar Pradesh

June 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) A candidate for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Uttar Pradesh was shot and critically wounded by unidentified motorbike-borne assailants in Meerut, 450 km from here, police said Tuesday.

Two students shot dead in Meerut

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

Lucknow, June 12 (IANS) Two students were shot dead by unidentified attackers riding a bike at a petrol pump in Meerut, 450 km from here, Monday night, police said.

Nail fractures hand

June 12, 2012 at 12:39 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer David Nail fractured his hand during a charity softball game in Tennessee, and is now taking rest.

Lost city discovered in Central America?

June 10, 2012 at 11:20 PM

London, June 10 (IANS) A region in Honduras mapped by experts using advanced laser instruments could be the legendary lost city of Ciudad Blanca, known as the "White City" of gold, it was reported here Sunday.

Deceased obese woman's body sets crematorium on fire in Austria

June 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, June 6 (ANI): Austrian crematorium officials have blamed a deceased woman's obesity for causing a fire that had to be tackled by fire fighters.

'Madhubala' shot in Ramoji Film City

May 26, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Most Hindi TV shows are shot in Mumbai's Film City, but the makers of "Madhubala...Ek Ishq, Ek Junoon" went a step ahead and shot its 10 initial episodes at Hyderabad's world-famous Ramoji Film City.

Gas distribution networks to be set up in Uttar Pradesh

May 22, 2012 at 8:25 PM

lucknow, May 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday announced an ambitious plan to set up gas distribution networks across the state in order to ensure cheap and uninterrupted fuel supply to domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, an official said Tuesday.

Nasri taunts Man U by saying he was right to snub Fergie

May 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Samir Nasri, who was sought after by both Manchester clubs but joined City in a 24 million pound deal from Arsenal, has taunted United by saying that he was right to snub Sir Alex Ferguson.

Man City chairman believes they have got rid of 'Typical City' tag

May 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, May 15(ANI): Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes the club has shattered the tag of being 'Typical City', which they were often referred to because of their knack of regularly pulling disaster from the jaws of triumph.

Parker preserve bags for daughters

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is taking extra care of her Fendi Baguettes for her two-year-old twin daughters, Tabitha and Marion.

Demi Lovato signs up to judge 'X Factor'

May 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Demi Lovato has officially signed a deal to appear as a judge on the next season of 'The X Factor'.

Soldier, two rebels killed in Philippines

May 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Manila, May 13 (IANS) A soldier and two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a clash in Canlaon City in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental, a military spokesman reported Sunday.

Owner hit by plane on runway, dies

May 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Meerut, May 12 (IANS) A 40-year-old Delhi-based businessman was killed Saturday at the Partapur air strip here after being hit by a microlite plane he owned as he clicked its pictures.

Delhi businessman killed while taking photographs of aircraft in Meerut(Lead: Aircraft)

May 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Meerut, May 12 (ANI): A businessman was killed after being hit while trying to take pictures of his two-seater aircraft near the outskirts of Meerut on Saturday.

Trainer aircraft crashes in Meerut

May 12, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Meerut, May 12 (ANI): A two-seater trainer aircraft crashed near the outskirts of Meerut early this morning when it was taking off from the Ambedkar airstrip.

Owner hit by plane on runway, dies

May 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Meerut, May 12 (IANS) A 40-year-old man was killed Saturday at the Partapur air strip here after being hit by a micro-lite plane he owned as he clicked its pictures.