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

West End marks 350 years of theatre

May 25, 2013 at 6:14 PM

London, May 25 (ANI): Jersey Boys and Les Miserables have been declared as shows performing free songs to the public, to mark 350 years of West End theatre.

T20s won't hamper Windies' chances in CT: Ramdin

May 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Cave Hill (Barbados), May 24 (IANS/CMC) Vice-captain Denesh Ramdin has backed the West Indies to make a smooth transition to the 50-over format when they open their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy starting next month.

Four of family burnt to death

May 1, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Midnapore (West Bengal), May 1 (IANS) Four members of a family were burnt to death in a fire that engulfed their house at Keshpur in West Midnapore district, police said Wednesday.

Kim Kardashian gaining weight purposely?

April 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Pregnant socialite Kim Kardashian is reportedly gaining weight intentionally to get a profitable diet deal.

Al Pacino to host film night in London

April 6, 2013 at 1:41 PM

London, April 6 (IANS) Hollywood actor Al Pacino will head to London in June to host a special West End event for his fans.

'EU should scrap visas with Russia, Ukraine, Georgia'

March 21, 2013 at 5:45 AM

Warsaw, March 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Poland has supported the introduction of a visa-free regime between European Union countries and Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.

Kim Kardashian considering 'tummy tuck' after giving birth

March 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian is reportedly planning to undergo atummy tuck surgery to help her regain her voluptuous figure, followingthe arrival of her firstborn.

Kim Kardashian rushed to hospital

March 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Los Angeles, March 8 (IANS) Pregnant socialite Kim Kardashian was reportedly rushed to hospital after she felt uneasy during a flight.

Reality show remains Kim's top priority

February 21, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian, who is pregnant with her first child with rapper Kanye West, says her reality TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" is still her first priority.

Rita Moreno reveals her 'near-fatal' affair with Marlon Brando in new memoir

February 18, 2013 at 4:33 PM

New York, February 18 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno has revealed how her obsessive love for Marlon Brando almost killed her in her new memoir.

Pune FC sign striker Boima Karpeh, release Daisuke

February 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Pune, Feb 16 (IANS) I-League side Pune FC signed up Liberia-born Australian striker Boima Jerry Karpeh replacing Japanese Daisuke Nishiguchi for the last stretch of the league.

Princeton professor calls Obama 'war criminal who killed over 200 children'

February 16, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A Princeton professor has launched a withering attack on the White House's covert drone program, by likening President Barack Obama to a "war criminal."

West Indies women reach ICC World Cup final

February 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The West Indies entered the final of the International Cricket COuncil (ICC) Women's World Cup after beating Australia by eight runs in their last Super Six match at the Middle Income Group Ground (MIG) Stadium here Wednesday.

Windies beat New Zealand to throw tournament wide open

February 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The West Indies beat New Zealand by 48 runs in their Super Six match Monday at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) to keep their chances of qualifying for the ICC Women's World Cup final alive.

Indian-origin kid attacked by robbers in Britain

January 31, 2013 at 7:34 PM

London, Jan 31 (IANS) A nine-year-old boy from an Indian-origin family was left terrified when robbers held an axe to his neck and demanded his family hand over their car, a media report said Thursday.

16 killed in Indonesia landslides

January 27, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Jakarta, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 16 people died in two landslides triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island Sunday, officials said.

Four killed in Indonesia landslide

January 27, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Jakarta, Jan 27 (IANS) At least four people died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Indonesia Sunday, while 20 others were still missing, officials said.

'50 Shades' author EL James buys 2.65m-pound house in West London

January 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

London, Jan 26 (ANI): EL James has bought a 2.65-million-pound home, which looks almost as though it could have been inspired by the title of her bestselling erotic novel 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

28pc Brits swoon over soft Irish accent

January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

London, January 23 (ANI): The Irish accent is the most popular in Britain, a new survey has revealed.

Octomom signs deal to strip topless again at Miami club

January 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

London, Jan 20 (ANI): After working as a stripper last year in a bid to pay her bills to raise her 14 children, it seems that cash-strapped Octomom is once again taking to the stage and pole.

Bengal government a failure on all fronts: CPI-M

January 19, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Citing farmer's suicides and starvation deaths, the CPI-M Saturday called the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government a "failure on all fronts".

Katie Price uses 'dumped ponies' to smoke peace pipe with Jodie Marsh

January 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

London, Jan 9 (ANI): Katie Price and Jodie Marsh, who have been vocal about their dislike for each other, have reportedly put an end to their long running feud after four ponies turned up in Marsh's garden overnight.

Kanye West plans raps for baby

January 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West is planning to record some special raps for his unborn baby.

Kim Kardashian offered $250k to document pregnancy on website

January 6, 2013 at 11:11 AM

London, January 6 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who recently revealed that she is three months pregnant with beau Kanye West's first child, has been made a substantial offer to document the remaining months on a specialist pregnancy website.

China has 25 mn Christians

December 24, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Beijing, Dec 24 (IANS) China, a country with a population of 1.3 billion, has about 25 million Christians, said a state-run Chinese daily Monday.

Tamara Ecclestone teeters in sky-high heels on day out in LA

December 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

London, December 7 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who recently flew into LA from New York, was spotted out and about in a dazzling outfit, but seemed to have got it all by teaming it up with towering heels.

Direct cash transfers to start in Bengal from March

December 6, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, Dec 6 (IANS) The Direct Cash Transfer Scheme would be rolled out in six districts of West Bengal from March 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor said Thursday.

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover workers accept 2-yr pay deal with 9.8% hike

October 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM

London, Oct. 24 (ANI): Workers at Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover have accepted a two-year pay deal worth up to 9.8 percent, according to a report.

<font color='red'>BREAKING NEWS: West Indies lift World Twenty20</font>

October 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM

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Syrian crisis may spill over: UN chief

October 5, 2012 at 1:42 AM

United Nations, Oct 5 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said he is alarmed by the escalating tensions along the Syrian-Turkish border and warned that the Syrian crisis may spill over into neighbouring countries.

Arthur pleased with Oz performance in T20 WC outing despite Pak drubbing

October 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Colombo, Oct 4(ANI): Australia coach Mickey Arthur has said he is pleased with their performances in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup so far, despite losing last match of the Super Eight stage to Pakistan by 32 runs following a batting collapse.

Iran not to surrender to pressure: Ayatollah Khamenei

October 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

Tehran, Oct 3 (IANS) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that sanctions and pressure cannot force Tehran to surrender since Iranians are strong and always overcome problems, Xinhua reported.

Samuels fights hard as Windies go down to Sri Lanka

September 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Kandy, Sep 30 (ANI): Marlon Samuels made a fighting half-century, but was on the losing side, as West Indies were floored by Sri Lanka on Saturday night, in their second Group 1 Super Eights match in the International Cricket Council's World T20 2012.

Sri Lanka hammer Windies by nine wickets

September 29, 2012 at 10:50 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) SriLanka thrashed the West Indies by nine wickets in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

World T20: West Indies restricted to 129/5

September 29, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Pallekele, Sep 29 (IANS) The West Indies made 129 for five against Sri Lanka in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Saturday.

World T20: West Indies start Super Eight campaign with win

September 27, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Pallekele, Sep 27 (IANS) The West Indies recorded their first win in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 Championships with a 15-run win over England here Thursday.

World T20: West Indies beat England by 15 runs

September 27, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 27 (IANS) West Indies beat defending champions England by 15 runs in their first match of the Super Eights stage of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium here Thursday.

World T20: West Indies post 179/5 against England

September 27, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Pallekele, Sep 27 (IANS) The West Indies scored 179 for five against England in their Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament here Thursday.

Windies go down in opener against Aussies as rain has final say

September 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Colombo, Sep 23 (ANI): West Indies batsmen brought the ICC World T20 to life with some breathtaking strokeplay, but still ended up on the losing end against Australia as rain brought their Group B match to an early finish on Saturday night.

West wants Kardashian to emulate Middleton

September 21, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Kanye West reportedly wants his socialite girlfriend Kim Kardashian to be as sober in look and behaviour as Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.

Putin orders 'modernisation' of antiquated Russian armaments on 'Stalinist scale'

September 1, 2012 at 4:17 PM

London, Sep 1 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered the Russian military hardware to be modernized and upgraded after being criticized by the West.

Russia dismisses West's Pussy Riot criticism

August 23, 2012 at 1:52 AM

Moscow, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow has lashed out at the West over its criticism of the Pussy Riot case and the lack of freedom of artistic expression in Russia.

Woman, 96, dies preparing for 70ft abseil

July 30, 2012 at 5:31 PM

London, July 30 (IANS) A thrill-seeking 96-year-old British woman collapsed and died just ahead of taking part in a 70-feet abseil, the controlled descent down a rock face using a rope.

Flash floods kill 8, damage infrastructure in Indonesia

July 26, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Jakarta, July 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Flash floods in West Sumatra of Indonesia on Tuesday evening have killed eight people and caused massive infrastructure damage, local officials said on Thursday.

Obama warns Syria against using chemical weapons

July 24, 2012 at 5:47 AM

Washington, July 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has warned the Syrian authorities of being held accountable if they decided to use their arsenal of chemical weapons.

Islamist extremists emphasize self-defense, not world domination: Study

July 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): A common belief in the West is that Al Qaeda wishes to impose Islam everywhere, but a new study of their use of religious texts suggests that Islamists' goals are much more modest.

Gillespie ruled out of Windies Test series after failing to recover from ankle injury

July 3, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Wellington, July 3(ANI): Fast bowler Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test series against the West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury.

McCartney rejoins West Ham

July 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

London, July 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Northern Ireland defender George McCartney has rejoined West Ham United, the club said Sunday.

Kiwi wicketkeeper Watling expecting barrage of spin bowling during Caribbean tour

June 26, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Wellington, June 26(ANI): New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling is expecting a West Indian bombardment of spin bowling during the Caribbean tour, during which the Kiwis would play a series of Twenty20, one-day and Test matches.

Kim Kardashian blasted by PETA over snakeskin boots

June 21, 2012 at 12:53 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): Kim Kardashian infuriated animal rights campaigners once again after stepping out in snakeskin shoes on Tuesday.

England keeper Green to leave West Ham

June 3, 2012 at 7:40 PM

London, June 3 (IANS) England international goalkeeper Robert Green will leave West Ham as a free agent this summer, club chairman David Gold confirmed Sunday.

108 jailbirds clear secondary exams in Bengal

May 29, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) Jail inmates in West Bengal have scripted a success story, with over 100 of them passing the Madhyamik (Secondary) examination and outperforming general students in the process. Seven women are among the 108 inmates who cleared the exams.

West prefers Kim's natural look

May 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

New York, May 23 (IANS) Rapper-turned-fashion designer Kanye West prefers his rumoured girlfriend Kim Kardashian to sport a natural look a la Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton.

Kanye West wants Kim to go 'natural' like Kate Middleton

May 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Kanye West prefers Kim Kardashian to have a "natural" look, like Britain's Duchess Catherine Middleton.

Al-Qaeda likely to re-emerge in Afghanistan after NATO pullout

May 22, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Chicago, May 22 (ANI): Al-Qaeda is likely to re-emerge in Afghanistan to threaten Western nations after NATO troops leave the war-torn country by 2014, ' time, alliance officials have admitted.

British couple delivers baby in bathroom

May 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) What seems to be a scene taken from some Hollywood movie, a couple in Britain delivered their baby in a bathroom all the while being guided by a midwife over phone as labour lasted barely eight minutes.

Ace spinner Swann claims England will retain No. 1 tag by a mile ahead of Windies, SA series

May 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): England off-spinner Graeme Swann has said his team will retain the No. 1 Test team tag by winning all six Test matches this summer at home.

Windies legend Brian Lara believes cousin Darren Bravo can be 'world-class' just like him

May 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara believes his cousin Darren Bravo can be a cricketing superstar just like he was 18 years ago.

Indonesia, Russia intensify efforts to search crashed plane's black box

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): The Indonesian and Russian joint search and rescue team is intensifying efforts to search the flight data recorder device, popularly known as black box, of the crashed Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane on Tuesday following efforts to retrieve bodies of the passengers perished in the crash, local media reported.

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel get loved up at LA Lakers game

May 14, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Justin Timberlake and his fiancee Jessica Biel put on a public display of affection (PDA) while sitting in the front row at an LA Lakers match on Saturday night.

Hillary cites Mamata meeting among 'remarkable experiences' in India

May 11, 2012 at 9:10 AM

New York, May 11 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recalled two "remarkable experiences" in India, including a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee to focus on efforts for the upliftment and empowerment of women.

Mali's cabinet adopts amnesty law for soldiers involved in coup d'etat

May 10, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Bamako, May 10 (Xinhua-ANI): The first ordinary session of the cabinet of Mali's transitional government on Wednesday adopted an amnesty law for the soldiers who were involved in the March 21 mutiny as well as those who carried out the coup d'etat on March 22, 2012.

Antartic Octopus sheds light on ice-sheet collapse: Liverpool Varsity study

May 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): University of Liverpool scientists have found that genetic information on the Antarctic octopus supports studies indicating that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could have collapsed during its history, possibly as recently as 200,000 years ago.

Water shortage grips Bengal villages

May 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Gopiballavpur (West Bengal), May 9(ANI): Acute water shortage has been causing problems to tribals in several villages of West Bengal, with many areas, like Gopiballavpur bearing the brunt for the past many years.

Gambhir is just brilliant: Lee

May 7, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' Australian speedster Brett Lee lauded skipper Gautam Gambhir for leading from the front with strong individual performance.

Kim Kardashian's step father says he hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has said that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian's step father hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has revealed that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian's step father hasn't met Kanye West

May 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian's step father Bruce Jenner has revealed that he has not met the reality star's boyfriend Kanye West.

Anderson survives injury scare ahead of series against Windies

May 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson survived an injury scare in his first County Championship appearance of the season for Lancashire.

Sports psychologist Webster says Windies has been unable to come out of time warp

May 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Dubai, May 1(ANI): Legendary sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who is working as Kolkata Knight Ryders as mental skills coach this season, is not convinced that the West Indies has been able to come out of the time warp.

Stones' co founder Brian Jones came up with band's name

May 1, 2012 at 10:42 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): The Rolling Stones got their name after the band's former member and co founder Brian Jones suggested that they name themselves after the Muddy Waters' record 'Rollin' Stone'.

Lightning kills 6 in Howrah district

April 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Howrah (West Bengal), April 29 (IANS) Six people were killed and 10 others were seriously injured after they were struck by lightning in Pancharul vaillage in West Bengal's Howrah district, police said Sunday.

Beyonce 'doesn't want Kim Kardashian' on Jay-Z tour

April 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Beyonce is reportedly unhappy about Kanye West's new relationship with Kim Kardashian.

Crossing 10,000 Test runs special for me: Chanderpaul

April 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Dominica (West Indies), Apr 27 (ANI): Shivnarine Chanderpaul became the second West Indies batsman and the 10th in Test cricket history to reach 10,000 runs on Thursday.

Wagner likely to be included in Kiwi squad for Windies series

April 24, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Wellington, Apr 24(ANI): Neil Wagner may be the only new face in the New Zealand squad due to be named shortly for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Bin Laden believed shoe-bombings would demoralize West and ruin U.S. economy

April 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Osama Bin Laden believed that coordinated shoe-bomb attacks on US-bound jetliners after 9/11 would have demoralized the West and destroyed the U.S. economy, according to a court testimony.

Bin Laden believed shoe-bombings would demoralize West and ruin U.S. economy

April 24, 2012 at 12:36 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Osama Bin Laden believed that coordinated shoe-bomb attacks on US-bound jetliners after 9/11 would have demoralized the West and destroyed the U.S. economy, according to a court testimony.

Mamata on backfoot, says her demand was an appeal not an ultimatum

April 24, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee, who is well known for threatening the government first and soften later, has once again has come on the backtrack and said a section of media has distorted my statement..........

Khloe Kardashian flaunts bindi for family get together

April 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian was spotted wearing a bizarre bindi-style design on her forehead as she went out for dinner with older sister Kim on Saturday night.

Panel looking into Mamata ultimatum: Mukherjee

April 22, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked a government panel to look into West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's ultimatum to the centre for a moratorium on the cash strapped state's interest payments.

Mamta on tough stance, insists on tax moratorium

April 21, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Taking a tough stance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banarjee has hinted that state is not in the position for its survival

Good policy environment in Bengal needed for investment

April 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Chinese ambassador Zhang Yan Friday said a good policy environment is needed in West Bengal to attract foreign funds and identified agriculture, tourism and power sectors as potential areas for investment from his country.

Today's kids 'growing up addicted to online pornography'

April 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): UK MPs have been warned that a "guinea pig" generation of children is growing up addicted to hardcore Internet pornography.

India swept by missile delusion: Chinese daily

April 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Beijing, April 19 (IANS) India may have missiles that can reach most parts of China but stands "no chance in an overall arms race" with the country, a Chinese daily said Thursday, when India test-fired its 5,000 km range nuclear capable missile, and added that New Delhi would gain nothing by stirring "further hostility".

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

April 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Time magazine has listed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in its list for 2012, sharing space with the likes of US President Barack Obama and billionaire investor Warren Buffet.

ICC requests Clive Lloyd to continue

April 16, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Dubai, April 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked West Indies great Clive Lloyd to continue as the chairman of the cricket committee until the executive board reviews the current terms of appointment.

JuD backed Difa-e-Pakistan Council to resist re-opening of NATO supply lines

April 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Peshawar, Apr 16(ANI): The Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has vowed to stand firm against re-opening of NATO supplies to Afghanistan.

West Bengal planning new renewable energy policy

April 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The West Bengal government is mulling a new policy on renewable energy, an official said Thursday.

Moscow hails Mali political settlement

April 9, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Moscow, April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia Monday hailed the conclusion of an agreement on restoring constitutional order in the west African nation of Mali, where a military junta has seized power.

Keira Knightley dreams of returning to West End

April 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Keira Knightley has revealed that she hopes to perform in the West End again soon.

Ferguson believes Rooney's immaculate disciplinary record down to maturity

April 7, 2012 at 3:21 PM

London, Apr 7(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes striker Wayne Rooney has finally matured as a footballer, which depicts in his unblemished disciplinary record this season.

Defiant Saeed publicly calls for jihad against US to save Pak, Islam

April 7, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Muzaffarabad / Lahore, Apr 7(ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has called for a jihad against the United States to save Pakistan and Islam.

Kris Humphries looks 'super hot' in mag photoshoot

April 6, 2012 at 5:14 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): With Kim Kardashian going public about dating singer Kayne West, Kris Humphries is showing the reality star what she has been missing since she filed for divorce after just 72 days of marriage in October.

'Narine with KKR for entire IPL-V'

April 4, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Kolkata, April 4 (IANS/CMC) West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine will be available to play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the entire fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), chief executive Venky Mysore said.

Nuke Iran will destabilise W.Asia, not in India's interest: Israeli experts

April 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Apr.3 (ANI): Since a stable West Asia is in the interest of both India and Israel, India should support efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear state, argued strategic experts from Israel at a conference on "Two Decades of India-Israel Relationship" here today.

West Bengal to give stipend to new lawyers

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) In a bid to encourage would-be lawyers, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said her government will give a stipend of Rs.1,000 to new registered lawyers for one year.

Congress urges Mamata to withdraw circular curbing newspapers

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Dubbing the West Bengal government's order asking state-run and state-funded libraries to stock only specific newspapers as "most partial and undemocratic", the Congress Sunday urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to immediately withdraw the order.

A billion mobile phones in China; 3G penetration low

April 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) Even though China reached a milestone in February when the number of mobile phone users in the country surpassed one billion, the 3G penetration rate is still low at 14 percent, a report said.

Theme-based campaign for Bengal tourism

March 24, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) With a view to promoting tourism in West Bengal, the government will launch theme-based advertisement campaigns involving creative minds.

Swiss workers reject proposal to increase annual paid holiday

March 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Swiss voters have said no to increasing their four weeks' annual paid holiday to six.