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Italian official held for 10-mn-euro graft

June 15, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Rome, June 15 (IANS/AKI) A former senior official in the Italian government has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling 10 million euros of interior ministry funds, police said.

Suncream blocks vitamin D? No, says new study

June 8, 2013 at 5:13 PM

London, June 8 (IANS) Irrespective of the season, we are told to slather on creams with sun protection factor. But are these creams depriving us of vitamin D? A new study indicates that the use of suncreams affects vitamin D levels depending on the way they are applied.

Jagan DA case: CBI seeks judicial custody of Andhra ex-ministers

June 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Hyderabad, June 7 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday sought the judicial custody of former Andhra Pradesh ministers P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Dharmana Prasad Rao in connection with the alleged disproportionate assets case against Y S R Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy.

Jolie thanks fans for support on 1st red carpet appearance post mastectomy

June 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM

London, Jun. 3 (ANI): Angelina Jolie made her first public appearance, after revealing the news about her undergoing double mastectomy last month, at her fiance Brad Pitt's zombie thriller 'World War Z.'

Rio judge lifts ban on re-done Maracana Stadium

May 31, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Sunday's international football friendly between Brazil and England at the revamped Maracana stadium will go ahead after a judge lifted an injunction suspending the match.

Roland Garros needs lights first, says Djokovic

May 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Paris, May 29 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic said here that the centre court of Roland Garros needs lights first, considering a roof will not be ready until 2018.

TDP to continue fight till all tainted ministers are dropped

May 26, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Terming the resignations of two Andhra Pradesh ministers charged in Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's case only a partial victory, TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Sunday said their fight would continue till all tainted ministers are dropped from the state cabinet.

Two Andhra ministers' resignations accepted

May 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan Sunday accepted the resignations of two cabinet ministers who had quit about a week ago.

Two Andhra ministers' resignations accepted

May 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan Sunday accepted the resignations of two cabinet ministers who had quit about a week ago.

Liverpool boss Rodgers' son, others cleared of sexual assault charges

May 25, 2013 at 3:02 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): The footballer sun of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has reportedly been cleared of the charges of sexually assaulting a drunken teenager.

Serena Williams to continue to 'have fun' in fight for second French Open title

May 25, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): US tennis sensation Serena Williams has said that she will enjoy herself and have fun in the fight for her second French Open title so that she can close down a 11-year gap.

Sao Paulo eyes former Villarreal forward Nilmar

May 25, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 25 (IANS) Brazil football club Sao Paulo are reportedly in talks to sign former Villarreal and Brazil international striker Nilmar.

Barcelona make final Neymar offer

May 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 24 (IANS) Barcelona have reportedly made a final offer of 23 million euros to sign Brazil international striker Neymar during the European summer transfer window.

Seedorf out to revive Botafogo's past glory

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Mention Botafogo to most young Brazilian football fans and the likelihood is the word will conjure images of a battling club with a small, if passionate, supporter base and a sparse trophy cabinet.

Gisele Bundchen crowned 'most powerful model' in world

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Gisele Bundchen has been named as the most powerful model in the world by Forbes magazine.

BJP urges Andhra governor to sack tainted ministers

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday urged Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to sack six allegedly tainted state ministers.

Mamata violated model code, Congress tells poll panel

May 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Leaders of the Congress in West Bengal Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath to lodge a complaint against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the model code of conduct ahead of the June 2 Lok Sabha by-poll from Howrah.

Garcia's racist 'fried chicken' remark against Woods

May 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 22 (ANI): The dispute between golfers Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods continued on verbal terms as the former reportedly made a 'racist' remark about Woods at the European Tour's gala players' awards dinner.

'World's fastest loo' can hit 55mph

May 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

London, May 22 (ANI): A plumber has built a vehicle that could be the world's fastest toilet.

Mamata plans to ban online lottery

May 21, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Tuesday that the government would ban online lottery "Online lotto".

DMRC office catches fire, no casualties

May 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) office here Monday morning, said a fire service official. No one was injured in the incident.

Two Andhra ministers resign after being accused in Jaganmohan Reddy disproportionate assets case

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Hyderabad, May 20 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabita Reddy and Roads and Buildings Minister D Prasada Rao, who were named as accused in a disproportionate assets case involving incarcerated Kadapa Member of Parliament Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, have resigned.

Roberto Carlos to coach Turkish Sivasspor club

May 20, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Ankara, May 20 (IANS) Former World Cup winner and Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos has agreed to coach Turkish Super League's Sivasspor club.

Pentagon planning to claim lowest-ever annual Afghan war costs since 2005

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Pentagon is planning to request the lowest-ever annual supplemental budget from the government, about 79.5 billion dollars, which is the lowest cost for anti-terror war ongoing since 2005.

Hindu temples, Bollywood and a Yemeni city's India ties

May 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Sanaa, May 19 (IANS) A Hindu temple that dates back over 150 years, a market that sports an Indian name and love for Bollywood reflect the India connect of the Yemeni city of Aden.

Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case may quit

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case are likely to resign following orders from the Congress central leadership, party sources said Sunday.

World's smallest droplets created

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Physicists in Switzerland may have created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab.

Hodgson, Bernstein urges 'lead England football figure' Becks to reconsider retirement

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): England national football team manager Roy Hodgson and FA chairman David Bernstein have paid tributes to the football star David Beckham and urged him to stay at the game, saying that he is a charismatic and talented player the football world cannot afford to lose.

When steroids enhanced Tom Hanks' performance

May 17, 2013 at 1:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tom Hanks says he took steroids to cure cold while working in Nora Ephron's Broadway play "Lucky Guy".

Murray bows out, Nadal advances

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Rome, May 16 (IANS) Third seed Andy Murray pulled out of the Rome Masters due to an injury as Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round.

Maradona accused of attacking journalists

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Buenos Aires, May 16 (IANS) Football legend Diego Maradona has been accused of throwing stones at journalists and kicking a photographer following his arrival at Argentina's Ezeiza international airport.

Enrique plays with bra onstage during gig

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Enrique got his hands on a brassiere as he performed an intimate gig at Terminal 5 in New York.

A special night for Chelsea: Benitez

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Amsterdam, May 16 (IANS) Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez was delighted with the 2-1 victory of his team over Benfica in the final of the Europa League here Wednesday night.

Russian climber dies after falling from Everest

May 16, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Moscow, May 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian mountain climber Alexei Bolotov died while attempting to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, the Russian Mountaineering Federation said.

Naidu to meet Mukherjee on tainted ministers

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Leaders of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will meet President Pranab Mukherjee to demand that tainted ministers in Andhra Pradesh be sacked, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu said Wednesday.

Andhra CM to visit Delhi to discuss tainted ministers

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy goes to New Delhi later Wednesday amid dissidence and increasing demands within the Congress party to drop tainted ministers.

China's teenager takes 11 minutes to advance at TT Worlds

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Paris, May 14 (IANS) Eighteen-year-old debutante Hu Limei of China took only 11 minutes to beat Haliti Ilirjana of Kosovo in the first round of qualifying at the World Table Tennis Championships here.

Corinthians to sign Chile midfielder

May 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 14 (IANS) Reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions Corinthians are set to sign Chile international midfielder Claudio Maldonado.

TDP urges Andhra governor to sack 'tainted' ministers

May 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Monday urged Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to sack "tainted" ministers.

10 years on, Japan's Fukuhara faces same situation

May 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Paris, May 13 (IANS) Ten years after she shocked the table tennis world by reaching the last eight at the 2003 World Championships here at the age of 14, Japan's Ai Fukuhara finds that she will face the same situation again at the Bercy Arena.

Wrestling: Two men's weight classes to be replaced by women's

May 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

London, May 9 (IANS) The acting president of wrestling's international governing body said two men's weight classes will be replaced by two women's weight classes so that the sport can retain its place in the Olympics.

Missoni fashion house founder dies at 92

May 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Rome, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ottavio Missoni, co-founder of the famous Italian fashion house Missoni, died Thursday at the age of 92, his family said.

Medvedev posts family photos of WW II veterans

May 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has shared pictures of his relatives who fought in World War II to mark the May 9 Victory Day of the erstwhile Soviet troops.

Hollywood preparing film about Lionel Messi

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS/EFE) Epic Pictures Group is preparing a film about the life of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi that is set to debut at theaters coinciding with the start of the 2014 World Cup, the digital edition of Variety reported Wednesday.

List of trophies Manchester won under Ferguson

May 8, 2013 at 7:52 PM

London, May 8 (IANS) Over a career spanning 26 years, Alex Ferguson has given Manchester United 38 trophies.

Djokovic knocked out of Madrid Masters

May 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

Madrid, May 8 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the second round of the Madrid Masters after a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (8), 3-6 defeat to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in a match lasting three hours and five minutes.

O'Sullivan beats Hawkins for fifth world snooker title

May 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

London, May 7 (IANS) Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Barry Hawkins 18-12 to win the world title for the fifth time at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

TV should focus on daily life, not criminals: Medvedev

May 7, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) TV channels in Russia should focus their attention on daily social and lifestyle issues, not on criminal reports as they currently do, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

Bachelors told to vacate family areas in Dubai

May 7, 2013 at 1:12 AM

Dubai, May 7 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Municipality is categorising areas in the emirate in order to move bachelors from residential areas designated for families, and prevent them from sharing family accommodations.

I want more kids with Jay-Z, says Beyonce

May 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, May 06 (ANI): Beyonce, who is on her Mrs Carter Show World Tour, has revealed that she is looking forward to become a mum again.

Loeb wins Rally Argentina

May 5, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Buenos Aires, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastien Loeb took the win in the Argentinian round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in what is set to be the penultimate rally of the semi-retired nine-time champion?s career.

New species of meat-eating dinosaur discovered in northwest China

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Fossil remains found in northwestern China have been identified as a new species of small theropod, or meat-eating, dinosaur.

Oprandi beats Kuznetsova in Portugal Open

May 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova failed to reach the Portugal Open semifinals after suffering a straight-sets defeat to World No.53 Romina Oprandi.

O'Sullivan level with Trump at World Snooker

May 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Sheffield, May 3 (IANS) Defending champion and local boy Ronnie O'Sullivan levelled his match 4-4 against compatriot Judd Trump at the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible Theatre here.

Oprandi beats Kuznetsova in Portugal Open

May 3, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Oeiras (Portugal), May 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova failed to reach the Portugal Open semifinals after suffering a straight-sets defeat to World No.53 Romina Oprandi.

Murray blasts Fuentes case verdict as 'biggest cover-up in sports history'

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has attacked the verdict of the Spanish doctor doping case as the 'biggest cover up in sports history'.

O'Sullivan leads Bingham at snooker worlds quarters

May 1, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Sheffield, May 1 (IANS) Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan took a dominant 7-1 lead over Stuart Bingham in the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship here.

Youtube video of woman driver attempting to parallel park gets 1m views

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): A video of a woman motorist attempting to park her car has gone viral with over one million views in just five days on Youtube.

Beyonce demands $900 drinking straws on tour

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Wellington, May 1 (ANI): Beyonce Knowles has reportedly asked for drinking straws worth 900 dollars on her The Mrs Carter Show World Tour.

Eicher Motors to further expand its two-wheeler capacity

April 30, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Automobile maker Eicher Motors Ltd plans to increase its two-wheeler production capacity to 250,000 units in its second phase of expansion, a top company official said Tuesday.

Eva Herzigova gives birth to baby boy Edward

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Eva Herzigova has welcomed her third son with longtime boyfriend Gregorio Marsiaj.

Boston bomber 'tried to brainwash girlfriend into becoming Muslim fanatic'

April 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, Apr. 29 (ANI): An ex-girlfriend of deceased Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev has told how he tried to brainwash her into becoming a Muslim fanatic who hated America.

Japanese PM to visit Russia

April 29, 2013 at 4:04 AM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) In a first visit by a Japanese premier to Russia in a decade, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be undertaking an official visit from April 28-30 on an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Cuba to debut in World Boxing Series

April 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Havana, April 27 (IANS) Cuban pugilists will participate for the first time in the World Boxing Series (WBS), Cuba's boxing chief Alberto Puig said here.

Youth Congress, BJP women's front protest chit-fund scam

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Youth Congress and the BJP's women front Friday staged separate demonstrations to protest against the chit-fund scam in West Bengal and demanded strictest action against Saradha Group kingpin Sudipta Sen.

Gwyneth Paltrow says world's most beautiful woman title 'not true'

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, Apr 26 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that she's thrilled to be picked by People magazine as World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2013 but it's "obviously not true."

China's Ding beats Scot McManus at snooker worlds

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Sheffield, April 25 (IANS) China's Ding Junhui beat a late surge from Scottish veteran Alan McManus to win 10-5 at the first round of the World Snooker Championship here.

I love to paint, says George W. Bush

April 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): George W. Bush has said that painting has been a life-changing experience for him.

Mamata sets up fund for duped investors

April 24, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) The West Bengal government will set up a Rs.500 crore relief fund for compensating depositors who have lost money by investing in chit funds run by the Saradha Group, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Wednesday.

'History will judge my actions': Bush

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr.23 (ANI): Former U.S. President George W Bush has said that he does not feel the need to justify himself as history will judge his actions.

Nadal optimistic going into Conde Godo tournament

April 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Barcelona, April 23 (IANS) World No.5 Rafael Nadal was in an optimistic mood at the press conference held here for the Conde Godo tennis tournament despite his defeat in Monte Carlo by world No.1 Novak Djokovic.

Trinamool MP was only an employee of Saradha Group, says Mamata

April 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday tried to defend a party MP who headed the media operations of the chit fund-funded Saradha Group which has gone bust, but said "the law would take its own course if he has done any wrong".

Bengal sets up commission, SIT to probe chit fund mess

April 22, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) West Bengal Monday set up a high-powered commission headed by a former Calcutta High Court judge and a special investigation team to unravel the chit fund mess in wake of the Saradha Group going bust, affecting lakhs of depositors and agents.

Bieber's impoverished grandfather hasn't seen a penny of singer's wealth

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 22 (ANI): Justin Bieber has come under fire again after his sick grandfather spoke out about his famous family member, claiming that the star has never helped him out financially.

Ashley Cole rekindles romance with Anna Kelle

April 22, 2013 at 1:00 AM

London, April 22 (IANS) Footballer Ashley Cole is back with reality TV star Anna Kelle, and his pals feels "she might be the one".

Greg Norman backs 'incredible' Scott for World No.1 position

April 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Melbourne, Apr 21 (ANI): Australian golf legend Greg Norman has praised Masters-winning golfer Adam Scott, saying that if Scott continues his form of the past two years then he has a legitimate shot to become the No.1 player in the world.

Danny Cipriani hopes Kelly Brook's love will help him play for England again

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): Danny Cipriani believes the "bad boy" image he has been lumbered with by the less-forgiving rugby community is much harder to shake off in his sport.

Ashley Cole 'rekindles romance' with bisexual nymphomaniac

April 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Ashley Cole is back with bisexual nymphomaniac Anna Kelle, with pals saying that "she might be the one."

Manager wanted to look after Stonehenge

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, Apr. 20 (ANI): The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England is looking for a new general manager, who will be the chief custodian of Britain's oldest national monument: the Stonehenge.

Less is best in plastic surgeries, say Oz docs

April 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Melbourne, April 19 (ANI): Australian doctors have agreed that less is more when it comes to cosmetic procedures - to avoid patients looking "like aliens".

Two Kenyan runners recount Boston Marathon ordeal

April 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Nairobi, April 19 (IANS) Two Kenyan participants of the 117th Boston Marathon returned home, relieved at having escaped the two bomb explosions that overshadowed their achievements.

Christina Aguilera named in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World' list

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Singer Christina Aguilera has made it to the list of 100 Most Influential People list by Time Magazine this year.

Jennifer Lawrence named in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People in the World' list

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 19 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has made it to Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.

I lost my best friend: Viswanathan on Ramamurthy

April 18, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Reacting to the demise of 91-year-old veteran composer T.K. Ramamurthy (TKR), musician M.S. Viswanathan (MSV) says he has lost his best friend.

Scott backs Woods to break Nicklaus' record of 18 Majors

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Sydney, Apr 18 (ANI): Australian golf ace Adam Scott, who won the recent US Masters at Augusta, has said that he is confident that World No.1 Tiger Woods will break golf legend Jack Nicklaus's 18 Majors record.

Tite denies reports of Inter Milan offer

April 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 18 (IANS) Corinthians head coach Tite has denied receiving an offer to join Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan.

Tunisia beat Gabon, in U-17 AFCON qualifying semis

April 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Tunis, April 17 (IANS) Tunisia's U-17 team defeated Gabon 4-2 in Round 2 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament in Morocco.

Light drinking in pregnancy not linked to development problems in childhood

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood.

Goa heritage festival under shade of century-old church

April 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

Panaji, April 16 (IANS) With the facade of a century-old church looming in the background, Goa will celebrate a four-day heritage festival from Thursday with trademark beef, pork, fish-based cuisine, handicrafts and cultural performances showcasing the state's culture and traditions.

People are surprised I can read, says George Bush

April 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr. 16 (ANI): Former President George W. Bush, whose paintings are confounding his critics, has said that some people are surprised that he can even read.

Boston Marathon is world's oldest

April 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New York, April 16 (IANS) The 2013 Boston Marathon is the 117th edition of the event, which was first held in 1897. It is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of six World Marathon Majors.

Katona flaunts engagement ring on Twitter

April 16, 2013 at 4:20 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Singer Kerry Katona, who got engaged to George Kay over the weekend, took to social networking platform Twitter to show off her sparkling new ring.

Mandela's family planning birthday celebrations in Pretoria, London, Monaco

April 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Cape Town, Apr 15 (ANI): Family members of Nelson Mandela are planning to celebrate the former South African president's 95th birthday on July 18 in Pretoria, London and Monaco.

Alonso boosted by victory in China

April 14, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Shanghai, April 14 (IANS) Fernando Alonso's confidence has been boosted after claiming a comfortable first victory of the season for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix here at the Shanghai International Circuit Sunday.

Nepalese presenter sets world record for hosting longest-ever talk show

April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM

London, Apr. 14 (ANI): A Nepali television presenter has set a world record by hosting the longest-ever talk show.

Asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking ups lung cancer risk

April 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk factors are combined, a new study has found.

Cycling ace Valery Kaykov suspended for failing drug test

April 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM

London, Apr.12 (ANI): Cycling champion, Valery Kaykov has been terminated from his contract with the Rusvelo cycling management following a drug test that tested the rider positive for a banned substance.

Rory's caddy Wozniacki 'goes fishing' on lush Augusta greens!

April 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): She may be the girlfriend of a two-time Major-winning golfer, but Caroline Wozniacki needs to hone her skills for the sport.

RiRi and Chris Brown still together but 'fighting'

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr. 11 (ANI): Recent reports about Rihanna splitting from her boyfriend Chris Brown are untrue though the couple are fighting a lot in recent weeks, according to reports.

Kenya's favourite for London Marathon bows out

April 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Nairobi, April 10 (IANS) Lucy Kabuu, one of Kenya's favourites for the women's race at the April 21 London Marathon, has pulled out of the World Marathon Majors event.