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

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

TV 'soutens' Mona-Mouli get emotional in real life

May 21, 2013 at 6:38 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Popular TV actors Mona Singh and Mouli Ganguly, who play souten (co-wife) became emotional on the last day of shooting for their show "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada", which is coming to an end. Mona says she will miss the show.

Rishi, Jackie hail Arjun for his passion

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Senior actors Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff are impressed with their "Aurangzeb" co-actor Arjun Kapoor. While Rishi Kapoor lauds his "passion for work", Jackie is impressed with his "talent".

Arjun supports remakes

May 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor admits his "father made a living out of making remakes" and that he would love to be a part of the kind of cinema made by his father Boney Kapoor.

Arjun Kapoor: My mom always said Salman was godsend

May 10, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor, who gives credit to Salman Khan for his foray into acting, says his mother Mona credits the superstar with seeing his potential.

Arjun likely to shoot for 'Okkadu' remake by year-end

May 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor says that he will start shooting for the Hindi remake of southern movie "Okkadu" by the end of the year.

I am still madly in love with Sridevi: Boney Kapoor

April 19, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Boney Kapoor seemed to be in a candid mood Friday when he shared his "love story" with his actress wife Sridvei and confessed that it was love at first sight for him. He says he is still mad about her.

'Kya Huaa Tera Vaada' completes 250 episodes

April 11, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Ekta Kapoor's "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada" has completed 250 episodes and lead actress Mona Singh says the show has been a fun ride.

Indian men should not support vulgarity: Vidyut

April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.

Mona's family stands by her in MMS crisis

March 30, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.

Alteration of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' for endorsement creates controversy at Jaipur art fes

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Jaipur, Mar.21 (ANI): The Jaipur Art Festival momentarily attracted controversy over Leonardo da Vinci's famed Mona Lisa being altered and used to endorse a range of dairy products.

'Django Unchained' - wonderfully witty with gruesome violence (IANS Movie Review)

March 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Film: "Django Unchained"; Actors: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington, Walton Goggins, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Johnson and Leonardo DiCaprio; Director: Quentin Tarantino; Rating: ***

Louvre opens its doors to Mexican masterpieces

March 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Paris, March 6 (IANS/EFE) An exhibition opening later this week at the Louvre, the world's most-visited art museum, will showcase Mexican art.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian should reclaim KKK, says Russell Brand

March 6, 2013 at 11:39 AM

London, March. 6 (ANI): Russell Brand has said that it is great that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are in a relationship, as they can nickname themselves KKK.

Leonardo da Vinci painted 'prequel' to Mona Lisa

February 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM

London, Feb 14 (ANI): The world's most famous painting Mona Lisa may not be unique after all, as experts claim that an earlier version, unearthed last year, is also the work of Leonardo da Vinci.

Mahie set to sign comedy

February 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Mostly seen in serious roles, Mahie Gill is looking forward to doing a comedy. She has got an offer and is hoping to sign on the dotted line.

Coir avatar of Mona Lisa! (With Image)

February 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 4 (IANS) A Mona Lisa wall hanging, measuring 60x90 cm, made out of coir is the cynosure of all eyes at the ongoing Coir Kerala 2013 event being held here.

Reviving market, creativity pep up India Art Fair (With Image)

February 3, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Broad trends of a gradual market revival, fresh interest in emerging contemporary artists, diversity of works, new creative energy and heightened viewers' awareness were discernible at the three-day India Art Fair 2013 that ended late Sunday.

Healthy competition for kids important, feels Sonali (TV Snippets)

February 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre, who will judge new children's reality show "India's Best Dramebaaz", feels competition among kids is important as it helps to bring out the best in an individual. But she says it has to be healthy in nature.

Indo-British project probes changing concept of home (With Image)

January 23, 2013 at 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The idea of home has become fluid in the 21st century influenced by migration, displacement, clashing histories, alienation and cultural transformation - cutting through the heart of global cultural relations.

'Zanjeer' crew's Rs.500 bet on Ram Charan, Priyanka (Movie Snippets)

January 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The crew of Apoorva Lakhia's "Zanjeer" is said to have placed a Rs.500 bet on actors Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka Chopra, who are busy brushing up their Hindi and Telugu diction respectively.

Vesnina wins first WTA title in Hobart

January 12, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Hobart, Jan 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Elena Vesnina won the first WTA singles title of her career here Saturday, beating Mona Barthel of Germany in straight sets in the final.

I have never commodified women: Mahesh Bhatt

January 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, whose production house has churned out bold films like "Murder" and "Jannat", has slammed those who blame his kind of cinema for crimes against women, and has dared anyone to pinpoint any of his films where the woman was commodified.

Pepper spray sales soar in Delhi

January 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) After the heinous attack on a physiotherapy intern in Delhi, pepper sprays are flying off the shelves with more and more women taking their security in their own hands.

Mithali Raj to lead India in Women's World Cup

December 31, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Right-handed batter Mithali Raj will lead India in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup to be played in India from Jan 31 to Feb 17.

Easy for Ghosal, Joshna

December 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Top seeds and title favourites Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa, both from Tamil Nadu, led the men's and women's singles fields into the quarter-finals of the 60th senior National squash championships with comfortable victories, here Thursday.

Mario's not even bothered about seeing his daughter, says ex

December 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): Mario Balotelli's former girlfriend Raffaella Fico has said that the striker has blanked her and their baby Pia since she was born earlier this month.

'Homelands' to be showcased in India art fair

December 18, 2012 at 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) One of Britain's most talked about showcases of contemporary art, "Homelands" - that explores the relationship between the self and the place in a world of short-lived identities and contested geographies - will tour India from Jan 22 during the 5th India Art Fair in the capital.

Return of the small screen titans (2012 in Retrospect)

December 18, 2012 at 12:21 PM

(Attn Editors: This is the first in a series of yearenders by IANS, covering a range of events in fields such as economy, politics, entertainment, diplomacy and sports in 2012)

Swedish primary school bans children from wearing racist 'gingerbread' men dress

December 11, 2012 at 3:52 PM

London, Dec. 11 (ANI): Schoolchildren in Sweden have been banned from dressing up as gingerbread men for a Christmas parade because their teachers fear the costumes could be considered racist.

No Serie A team can afford Balotelli

December 6, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Rome, Dec 6 (IANS) Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola feels that none of the Italian Serie A football clubs can afford the Manchester City striker.

'Kya Huaa Tera Vaada' set for time leap?

November 29, 2012 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) TV czarina Ekta Kapoor continues her love for time leaps in her shows. Now her soap "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada" is soon set to be going ahead in time.

Mathematician plots formula to give every woman perfect pins

November 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Melbourne, November 27 (ANI): A mathematician claims to have found the perfect formula for a fool-proof flattering look.

Sonam supports breast cancer awareness (Movie Snippets)

October 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor decided to wear pink in support of the Breast Cancer Awareness Day Friday.

Mithali Raj to lead India women in T20 Asia Cup

October 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Mithali Raj will lead the 15-member Indian women's cricket team in the Twenty20 Asia Cup to be played in Guangzhou, China, Oct 24-31.

Electron 'invisibility cloak' could lead to new gen electronics'

October 13, 2012 at 11:44 AM

Washington, October 13 (ANI): A new approach that allows objects to become "invisible" has now been applied to an entirely different area - letting particles "hide" from passing electrons, which could lead to more efficient thermoelectric devices and new kinds of electronics.

Annoying people 'slow down your brain'

October 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM

London, October 11 (ANI): Your liking or disliking for someone can affect how your brain processes their actions, researchers say.

Whether you like someone can affect how your brain processes movement

October 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Washington, October 6 (ANI): Whether or not you like the person you're watching can actually have an effect on brain activity related to motor actions and lead to "differential processing" - for example, thinking the person you dislike is moving more slowly than they actually are.

Ancient graves excavated to hunt model for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa

October 3, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Washington, October 3 (ANI): Researchers have opened ancient graves in a dilapidated convent in Florence as they continue their hunt for the woman who inspired Leonardo da Vinci to paint the famous Mona Lisa.

No earlier version of Mona Lisa painted, claims Oxford professor

September 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, September 28 (ANI): An Oxford professor has cast doubt on claims that Leonardo Da Vinci painted an earlier version of the famous Mona Lisa.

Reema replaces Gouhar for women's World T20

September 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 25 (IANS) Reema Malhotra replaced Gouhar Sultana in the Indian squad for the ICC Women's World Twenty20 cricket tournament that starts in Galle Wednesday.

Leonardo da Vinci painted earlier version of famous Mona Lisa

September 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): Leonardo da Vinci completed a version of the Mona Lisa some ten years before the famous painting which now hangs in the Louvre in Paris, claim art experts.

Pooja Bedi's new dog named Gaga (Movie Snippet)

September 18, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Pooja Bedi has a new family member - a little Shih Tzu pup. And her daughter Aalia has named the pet Gaga, after international pop star Lady Gaga.

NAVVIS to help navigate building interiors

September 18, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Berlin, Sep 18 (IANS) NAVVIS, a visual technology developed in Germany can help us navigate interiors of building, relying on a special location recognition system and it is suitable for all places which are beyond the reach of satellite navigation, scientists say.

Mona Lisa could soon 'come back from the grave'

September 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Washington, September 14 (ANI): Researchers are almost on the verge of unearthing the remains of the woman who is believed to have inspired Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa - Lisa Gherardini.

Italy seeks return of Mona Lisa from Louvre to home city Florence

September 8, 2012 at 11:43 AM

London, Sept 8 (ANI): Over 150,000 signatures have been collected by Italian campaigners, who have called on the Louvre museum in Paris to hand over Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to its "home city" of Florence.

Happiness must for beauty: Roberts

September 6, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 6 (IANS) Actress Julia Roberts feels it is important to stay happy in order to look beautiful.

Binge drinking may lead to long-term unemployment for women

August 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, August 16 (ANI): Some studies have found that unemployment can increase total drinking, alcohol disorders, and/or problem drinking while others have found that unemployment can decrease drinking or have no effect at all.

Signs of changing white supremacist movement seen in Wisconsin Gurudwara shooting

August 10, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Washington, Aug. 10 (ANI): The profile of Wade Michael Page, who killed six people in Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting and later shot himself, reflects the changing face of the white-supremacist movement, from an earlier era dominated by a few monolithic and hierarchical organizations to today, which is represented by hundreds of splinter groups that are largely leaderless and unconnected to one another.

Priyanka to shoot 'Zanjeer' remake starting September

July 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who recently finished the first schedule of the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer", says actress Priyanka Chopra will join the crew in September.

Skeleton find in Italy could unlock mysteries of the Mona Lisa

July 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM

London, July 18 (ANI): Archeologists have found a skeleton buried beneath the floor of a convent in Florence, Italy, and they believe it belonged to the model who posed for Leonardo's da Vinci's mysterious masterpiece - the Mona Lisa.

Asha Bhosle's wedding gift for 'Indian Idol 6' contestant (TV Snippets)

July 13, 2012 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Singing legend Asha Bhosle has promised a very special gift for "Indian Idol 6" contestant Devendra Pal Singh. She has said she will attend the 17-year-old's wedding whenever it happens.

Mona Singh loves rain! (TV Snippets)

July 12, 2012 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh loves everything about Mumbai's monsoon - be it driving around in her car or eating roadside goodies with a hot cup of tea!

Small screen apes big; creativity down the tube

July 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Where has all the creativity gone, wonder television viewers who find that an increasing number of soaps have annoyingly familiar stories, taken from one Bollywood blockbuster or the other.

Wimbledon 2012: Mahesh and Bopanna knocked out, Still a chance for Leander

July 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek lost the third round match against Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo. Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna lost the second round match to Mikhael Elgin and Denis Istomin.

Arjun Kapoor believes in 'friends are forever' policy

June 29, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The success of Arjun Kapoor's debut film "Ishaqzaade" may have turned him into a big name, but the young actor says it has not changed his relationship with his friends. Despite his busy schedules and odd working hours, he manages to spend time with them.

Kvitova survives scare to reach Wimbledon second round

June 26, 2012 at 10:59 PM

London, June 26 (RIA Novosti) Reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was stretched by Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova before winning her women's singles first round match here Tuesday.

I want to inspire women, says Mona Singh

June 23, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Actor Mona Singh won hearts as an ugly, yet confident duckling in "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi", and now as a strong woman who battles her husband's infidelity in "Kya Huaa Tera Vaada", she wants to inspire women across the country.

Aero ballooning to boost tourism in J and K

June 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Srinagar, June 23 (ANI): The Department of Tourism of Jammu and Kashmir has launched aero ballooning to boost the influx of tourists in the state.

Czech star Selassie racially abused by Russia fans during Euros

June 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Czech defender Theodor Gebre Selassie is the latest victim of racial abuse by Russian supporters during the Euro 2012 championship.

Sonam asks fans for special birthday gift

June 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor will turn 27 Saturday and the actress has asked her fans for a special gift on her birthday this year.

Egyptian pro-democracy activists fear Prez elections may backfire for movement

May 28, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Cairo, May 28 (ANI): Liberal activists in Egypt are reportedly bickering and trading charges with each other following the unexpected and shocking results of the preliminary presidential elections.

Mumbai hosts third queer film fest

May 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) With no major homophobia expressed by the police or state secretariat officials and no tantrums from ultra-right wing gay-bashing groups on the horizon, India's only queer film festival Kashish seems to have just had an uneventful start here.

India improves world ranking in trade logisitics

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) By pursuing reforms and going in for public-private partnerships in infrastructure, India has improved its position in the world ranking of countries in trade logistics despite a global slowdown in the sector in the last two years, says the World Bank.

India improves ranking in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession but India - ranked 46th among 155 countries - and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance

May 16, 2012 at 8:42 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive reforms continued to improve, according to the World Bank.

Now, Google brings instant answers to search results

May 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): Google will now give instant answers to your queries right on its search results page.

Love your bahus, say telly moms-in-law

May 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Nasty kitchen politics and mean mothers-in-law have long been the core of woman-centric shows on telly. But Smita Bansal, Apara Mehta, Supriya Pilongakar and Indrani Haldar have changed the scenario by backing their on-screen daughters-in-law.

Salman beyond a mentor for me: Arjun Kapoor

May 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor comes from an affluent film family, but he seems to have a sound head on his shoulders. Making his bow in Bollywood with "Ishaqzaade", the son of filmmaker Boney Kapoor gives credit to Salman Khan for his acting journey and his sculpted body.

Compare me with my peers, not Anil chachu: Arjun Kapoor

May 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his first film "Ishaqzaade", knows it's inevitable but says that comparisons with his uncle Anil Kapoor would be an insult to his 'chachu's' body of work.

Top four seeds enter semis at Stuttgart WTA Grand Prix

April 28, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Berlin, April 28 (IANS) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka had to exert every ounce of her energy to beat German wild card Mona Barthel 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 7-5 in a match that lasted nearly three hours at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.

Expert who discovered Titanic wreck pleads to stop plundering ship

April 16, 2012 at 4:43 PM

London, Apr 16 (ANI): The oceanographer who discovered Titanic has said that enthusiasts must stop plundering the wrecked ship.

Two item songs in 'Zanjeer' remake, Mahie gets one

April 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Item songs have almost become a staple in Bollywood films, and Amit Mehra who is producing the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer" too plans to cash in on the trend by including two item numbers, of which one will be featured on actress Mahie Gill.

Wozniacki reaches Copenhagen WTA semi-finals

April 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Copenhagen, April 14 (IANS) Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the semi-finals of the Copenhagen WTA tournament after beating Alice Cornet of France 6-0, 6-3 in the quarter-finals.

Louvre Museum goes visual with Nintendo 3DS guide

April 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): The famed Paris museum Louvre is getting modernised by going visual with new electronic guides in a deal with Japan's Nintendo.

No dieting for Narayani (TV Snippets)(With Images)

April 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Television actress Narayani Shastri is a fitness freak but does not believe in dieting.

Martin Luther King was shot dead for 62K-pound reward from Ku Klux Klan

April 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): Martin Luther King was shot dead because his assassin was lured by a 62,000-pound bounty that had been placed on his head by the Ku Klux Klan, a new book has claimed.

Mahi was hesitant to play 'Mona Darling'

April 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Apoorva Lakhia who has directed films like ?Shootout at Lokhandwala?, and busy finalizing the cast of his next movie, a remake of "Zanjeer", says Mahi Gill was initially not interested to play Mona Darling in the film.

'Mahi didn't want to play Mona Darling'

April 10, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who is busy finalising the cast of the "Zanjeer" remake, says Mahi Gill was initially not keen on play Mona Darling in the film, which goes on the floors May 13.

Mona Kapoor passes away, B-town mourns

March 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor remembers Mona Kapoor as a kind and gentle human being and says she was too young to die. Veteran actor Anumpam Kher describes her as a "very helpful and kind lady" and Karan Johar says she "felt only positivity for one and all".

Boney Kapoor's ex-wife Mona dead

March 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Producer Mona Shourie Kapoor, ex-wife of Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor, died in a hospital here Sunday after battling multiple organ cancer for about five months. Just a few days before her death, she tweeted, "Kindly pray for me!" She was 48.

Univ rugby team disbanded after players dress up as Kony, Speed for party

March 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): A student rugby club has been suspended after players dressed up at a 'bad taste' party as Baby P, a member of the Ku Klux Klan and the late Wales manager Gary Speed.

Univ rugby team disbanded after players dress up as Kony, Speed for party

March 22, 2012 at 12:08 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): A student rugby club has been suspended after players dressed up at a 'bad taste' party as Baby P, a member of the Ku Klux Klan and the late Wales manager Gary Speed.

Da Vinci masterpiece believed to be hiding behind Giorgio Vasari painting

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Art 'detectives' attempting to find Leonardo da Vinci's long lost masterpiece in a Florence palazzo have found traces of paint which match the ones used by him for the Mona Lisa.

Da Vinci masterpiece believed to be hiding behind Giorgio Vasari painting

March 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Art 'detectives' attempting to find Leonardo da Vinci's long lost masterpiece in a Florence palazzo have found traces of paint which match the ones used by him for the Mona Lisa.

Anti-Muslim, anti-gay hate groups on the rise in US: Report

March 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New York, Mar.9 (ANI): Hate groups in the U.S. have grown each year for the past 11 years, according to a new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Both maternal and paternal age behind autism

February 11, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Older maternal and paternal ages are together associated with having a child with autism, a new study has revealed.

Indulging sweet tooth during breakfast 'could help reduce weight'

February 8, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): A full breakfast that includes a sweet dessert can help in weight loss, a new study has revealed.

Mona Lisa's 'twin sister' painted by Leonardo da Vinci's student unveiled

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): A painting, thought to be the earliest copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and painted alongside the original, has been discovered in Madrid's Prado museum.

Mona Lisa's 'twin sister' painted by Leonardo da Vinci's student unveiled

February 2, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): A painting, thought to be the earliest copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and painted alongside the original, has been discovered in Madrid's Prado museum.

'Pehchan' marks World AIDS Day by celebrating community unity and action

November 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Organisations working with groups vulnerable to HIV/AIDS came together at the YMCA here on Tuesday for an event organised by the 'Pehchan' programme to commemorate World AIDS Day 2011.

'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow': Steve Jobs' last 'enigmatic' words

October 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Describing Steve Jobs a tender and loving soul, Apple's visionary co-founder's biological sister has revealed his last moment and the enigmatic words he uttered before he died.

Steve Jobs' father boasts of having met "great tipper" son unknowingly

October 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Steve Jobs's father has boasted that he had met the Apple chief executive at his restaurant, who he described as a "great tipper", without realising that he was talking about his son, Jobs disclosed before his death.

Christ, Monalisa listed as history's top iconic images

October 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM

London, Oct 4 (ANI): An Oxford professor has listed Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Coca-Cola bottle and Christ as history's top iconic images for his book 'Christ To Coke - How Image Becomes Icon'.

Jackie O was quite an accomplished flirt, claim close pals

September 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

London, Sept 30 (ANI): Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who lived most of her life in the public eye, was one of the most accomplished flirts, her close pals have claimed.

US artist recreates 'Mona Lisa' with espresso!

August 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

London, Aug 12 (ANI): Have you ever imagined indulging in some coffee art when you're sipping your espresso at a local coffeehouse?

Road named after Beatles Pete Best in native Liverpool to 'honour' him

July 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): A road has been named in the "honour" of the Beatles' original drummer Pete Best in his native Liverpool, England.

Canadian artist recreates iconic image of Marilyn Monroe with Rubik's cubes!

July 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): An artist in Canada has recreated the most iconic portrait of celebrities including Marilyn Monroe in a unique way - he has used thousands of Rubik's cubes to make the exact replica of their real life famous face.

Canadian artist recreates iconic image of Marilyn Monroe with Rubik's cubes!

July 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): An artist in Canada has recreated the most iconic portrait of celebrities including Marilyn Monroe in a unique way - he has used thousands of Rubik's cubes to make the exact replica of their real life famous face.

Female war prisoners should be sex slaves for men, says female Kuwaiti politician

June 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

London, June 8 (ANI): A woman politician from Kuwait has sparked anger and disbelief by calling for legalization of sex slaves, saying it would protect men from adultery, and suggesting that female prisoners from war-torn countries should be purchased for the same, as it would be a "better life" for them, and they would not die of starvation.

Iran helping Syria crush anti-government demonstrations: US officials

May 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 28(ANI): Iran is dispatching increasing numbers of trainers and advisers, including members of its elite Quds Force, into Syria to help crush anti-government demonstrations, US officials have said.