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Oz lovers lost millions on online dating scams

June 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Sydney, June 17(ANI): Australians have reportedly lost more than 93 million dollars last year in many scams, including online dating scams.

Rare Persian carpet breaks world record after being sold for $30 mln

June 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Washington, June 6 (ANI): A Persian carpet decorated with swirling vines and vibrant flowers that was stored for decades by the Corcoran Gallery of Art has been sold for more than 30 million dollars in the U.S..

Keep pets cool in summer

June 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) With Delhi reeling under intense heat, people of the city should provide special care to their pets in order to keep them hydrated and healthy, the Humane Society International (HSI) said Saturday.

Chinese hackers 'compromised' America's most sensitive weapons' designs: Report

May 28, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Chinese hackers compromised designs for many of America's most sensitive advanced weapons systems, according to a report.

Iran executes two alleged spies

May 20, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Iranian authorities have executed two men after they were charged and convicted for spying Israel and the United States.

Iran Navy to get advanced cruise missiles

May 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Moscow, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iranian Navy are all set to receive cruise missiles having a range of more than 300 km, a senior official with Iran's Aerospace Organisation said Sunday.

Iran to use new mine-sweeping system in Gulf

May 5, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Moscow, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran will soon put into service a new mine-sweeping system in the Persian Gulf, navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Saturday.

Australia to deploy warship to join U.S. fleet in Japan

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Sydney, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Australia will deploy a guided- missile frigate, HMAS Sydney, to join the U.S. 7th Fleet in Japan at a time of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and in the South China Sea, according to The Australian on Friday.

Adele keeps to much secrecy about her

April 26, 2013 at 1:24 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) Singer Adele reportedly keeps her identity under wraps even while ordering takeaway food.

Iranian army to hold tactical drills

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Moscow, April 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iranian army will conduct a military exercise in near future in the Esfahan province, said Ground Forces (GF) commander Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan Saturday.

Eva Green plays warrior in '300: Rise of an Empire'

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Actress Eva Green, who plays a warrior in Noam Murro's "300: Rise of an Empire", says her character is very gusty.

Justin Bieber branded 'too sexy' for Oman gig

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

London, Apr. 18 (ANI): Justin Bieber's latest concert in the Persian Gulf state of Oman has been cancelled as he was deemed too sexy to perform there.

Iran test-fires ballistic missile

April 17, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has successfully test-fired a medium range shore-to-sea ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf, a minister said.

Iran's Bushehr n-plant unaffected by quake

April 17, 2013 at 4:28 AM

Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr was not affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the country Tuesday, Russia's federal atomic agency Rosatom said.

`US military hit by budget cuts'

April 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, April 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US military has been hard hit by sweeping budget cuts, but has not lost its capacity to stand up to an attack by North Korea, defense officials said.

American teenager learns 23 languages

April 11, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) A 17-year-old from New York has learned 23 different languages, including Hindi, Pashto, South Africa's little-known isiXhosa, Gambia's Wolof, and the native American language of Ojibwe.

US Navy to deploy laser weapon on ship in Persian Gulf to destroy drones, speedboats

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): The US Navy is planning to place a laser weapon aboard a ship in the Persian Gulf to help fend off approaching unmanned aerial vehicles or speedboats, early next year.

5,000-year history binds Iranian, Indian puppets (With Image)

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The puppetry tradition in Iran and India - two nations which share historical ties - have several similarities. Both assimilate from ancient folk cultures and use manually-crafted dolls as the core visual element of their theatres that date back nearly 5,000 years.

Key Indian criminal laws now available in Urdu

March 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) For the first time in India, key criminal laws as well as a dictionary of legal terms have been made available in Urdu.

Kazakh's Almaty city to taste India tea during Nowruz

March 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Kazakhstan's Almaty will get an opportunity to taste exquiste Indian tea during its Nowruz celebrations as India's Tea Board is organising a two-day exhibition and tea tasting session for the general public of the central Asian city.

Taliban facilitator detained in Afghan Balkh province: ISAF

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Kabul, March 20 (Xinhua-ANI): A Taliban weapons facilitator was captured Tuesday in northern Afghanistan's province of Balkh, the coalition forces said on Wednesday.

UK naval historian warns Royal Navy now 'too small' to protect country

March 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): Cuts to Britain's Royal Navy have left it too small to meet its commitments, a naval historian has warned.

Obama urges Iran to take 'immediate' steps to 'reduce nuclear tension'

March 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has urged Iran to take 'immediate and meaningful steps' to reduce tension with the international community.

Piracy lies at the heart of India-Italy showdown (Comment)

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

In response to the sudden u-turn by the Italian government by refusal to return of the naval guards, charged with killing of two Indian fishermen last year, India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Italian Ambassador, Daniele Mancini, to convey India's position in the "strongest of terms", which is diplomatic parlance for a stiff lecture.

Iran repels US reconnaissance plane: Commander

March 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iran has repelled an American U2 reconnaissance plane as it tried to enter the Iranian airspace, a senior Iranian military commander said Tuesday.

Three day Sufi literature seminar begins at AMU

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) National Commission for Minorities chairman Wajahat Habibullah Saturday inaugurated a three-day international seminar on Sufi literature in the Persian language at the Aligarh Muslim University here.

Persian paved way for secular, mass education in India: Historian

February 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Persian language for the first time paved the way for secular and mass education in India, said historian and scholar Ziauddin Ahmed Shakeeb.

BBC accuses Beijing of deliberate jamming of World Service

February 26, 2013 at 2:51 PM

London, Feb. 26 (ANI): The BBC, in a statement, has said that shortwave frequencies carrying its English language broadcasts were being blocked deliberately, adding that the extensive and co-ordinated efforts are indicative of a "well-resourced country such as China".

Iran state news agency photoshops Michelle Obama's 'too revealing' Oscar dress

February 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): An Iranian news agency has digitally altered an image of US First Lady Michelle Obama announcing the Oscar in a bid to make her look more modest.

Iran discovers new uranium deposits

February 23, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Moscow, Feb 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has found more uranium deposits and selected 16 new sites for nuclear power plants, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) said Saturday.

Gwadar port issue: Khurshid for maintaining balance between India and China

February 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that there was a need to maintain a balance between India and China over the strategic Gwadar port issue.

India ready for US pullout from Afghanistan

February 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Bangalore, Feb 6 (IANS) India is taking steps to face any eventuality that may arise after the US begins to pull out its troops from Afghanistan next year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Wednesday.

Iran arrests more journalists over links with foreign media: ministry

February 6, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Tehran, Feb. 6 (Xinhua-ANI): The Intelligence Ministry of Iran said that more journalists linked to foreign media have been arrested recently, Tehran Times daily reported Wednesday.

Iran, not Libya may be behind 1988 Lockerbie bombing, French spy expert claims

February 4, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, Feb. 4 (ANI): The CIA has allegedly that it has always known that Iran and not Libya was behind the deadly 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 which came down over Lockerbie, Scotland causing the deaths of 270 people.

Some corals surviving higher temperatures

February 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) Some coral reefs in the Arabian or Persian Gulf are surviving harsher temperatures, even though many are gradually dying under the impact of global warming, say researchers.

Iran arrests jounos for 'co-operating with anti-revolutionary Persian-speaking media'

January 28, 2013 at 10:08 AM

London, Jan 28 (ANI): Iranian authorities have raided at least four newspapers and arrested several journalists in what appears to be a crackdown aimed at intimidating the media in advance of the presidential elections in June, a report has said.

'Theatre finds support but difficult to sustain in Afghanistan'

January 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Theatre in Afghanistan is trying to connect to audiences as a tool of communication and story-telling even 11 years after the curbs on performing arts by the Taliban during 1996-2001 were lifted. The people are coming out to watch plays despite the fact that they do not have money to pay due to low disposable incomes.

Pakistani-American artist awarded US Medal of Arts

January 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander has been honoured with the US State Department's inaugural Medal of Arts for her "outstanding commitment" to the "Art in Embassies" programme.

Afghanistan better for theatre folk than Iran: Director

January 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Eleven years after curbs on theatre imposed by the Taliban were lifted, theatre is making a comeback in Afghanistan.

US Navy n-sub collides with ship in Persian Gulf

January 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Jan 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A US nuclear submarine collided with a merchant ship while operating in the Persian Gulf, the US Fifth Fleet said in a statement.

Iran to build first natural gas refinery: report

January 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Tehran, Jan. 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Iran will construct its first natural gas refinery which is costed at 1.6 billion U.S. dollars, Tehran Times daily reported Wednesday.

Pancake-like structure spotted in Andromeda galaxy

January 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM

London, January 4 (ANI): Astronomers have found a group of dwarf galaxies moving in unison in the vicinity of the Andromeda Galaxy.

Ancient manuscripts indicate Jews once thrived in Afghanistan

January 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): An ancient manuscript discovered inside caves in a Taliban stronghold in northern Afghanistan provide the first physical evidence of a vibrant Jewish community that thrived in that region a thousand years ago.

Research unveils how some medieval cultures adapted to rise of Islam

January 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Washington, Jan. 3 (ANI): Medieval Afghanistan, Iran and the one-time Soviet Central Asian states were frontiers in flux as the Islamic Caliphate spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula in the seventh through 10th centuries.

US plane made emergency landing in Iran: official

December 30, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Tehran, Dec 30 (IANS) An American plane made an emergency landing in the Iranian city of Ahvaz about 20 days ago, an Iranian official revealed Sunday.

Wikipedia reveals list of 'most searched articles in 2012'

December 29, 2012 at 1:49 PM

London, Dec 29 (ANI): The Internet encyclopedia, Wikipedia, has revealed the list of most searched articles in 2012.

Politicians laud Ratan Tata's achievements as he retires(Update-Ratan Tata)

December 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Dec.28 (ANI): Politicians on Friday lauded the contribution of Ratan Tata to India's growth and development as he retired on Friday as the chairman of the Tata Group.

Ratan Tata retires, gives reins of Tata Group to Cyrus Mistry

December 28, 2012 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Dec.28 (ANI): Ratan Tata, 75, retired gracefully as the chairman of the Tata Group, and handed over its management to Cyrus Mistry on Friday.

Piracy remains a global security threat (Comment)

December 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Somali pirates have finally released the Panama-flagged merchant vessel MV Iceberg 1, along with six Indian sailors who were on board. Taken captive in March 2010, the owner of the cargo ship had stopped negotiations with the pirates, whilst also not paying any compensation to the sailor's families. These sailors had been held hostage for 33 months, the longest captivity period inflicted by pirates till date. Most of them have suffered signs of physical torture and illness.

Iran says it thwarted cyber attack from US

December 27, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Tehran, Dec 27 (IANS) Iran said it has neutralized a cyber attack generated in America's Dallas city against the servers of the Iranian ministry of culture, the Prensa Latina news agency reported.

Iran reportedly planning naval maneuvers in Strait of Hormuz

December 26, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Washington, Dec. 26 (ANI): Iran is planning naval maneuvers in international waters near strategic Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of world oil supply passes.

Iran claims to have 'decoded all data' from CIA drone captured in 2011

December 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

New York, Dec 11 (ANI): Iranian authorities have claimed that they have decoded all of the data from an advanced CIA spy drone it captured in 2011.

Kim Kardashian's 'heart completely broken' by death of kitten Mercy

December 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM

New York, December 9 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, whose beloved Persian kitten 'Mercy' died from stomach cancer, is saddened by the passing away of the feline.

Iran urges US to confirm drone capture

December 6, 2012 at 5:08 AM

Dubai, Dec 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has said the US should carefully review its drone records, following Washington's denial of Tehran's claims that it had captured one of them.

Iran to sue U.S. over "drone incursion": FM

December 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Tehran, Dec. 5 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said his country will take legal action against the United States at international courts over its "drone incursion" into the Islamic republic's airspace in the Persian Gulf, Press TV reported Wednesday.

US denies Iran's 'drone capture' claims

December 5, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): The United States has denied reports that Iran 'caught' and landed a small American drone flying over the Persian Gulf.

Iran downs U.S. drone over Persian Gulf: IRGC

December 4, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Tehran, Dec. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): The naval forces of IRGC downed an U. S. drone over the Persian Gulf in Iran's waters, the SepahNews affiliated to IRGC reported on Tuesday.

Iran downs US drone over Persian Gulf

December 4, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Tehran, Dec 4 (IANS) Iranian naval forces have downed a US drone over the Persian Gulf, Iranian authorities said Tuesday.

Soon, Hyderabadi biryani in London?

November 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) A business delegation from Britain currently visiting India loved the Hyderabadi biryani they had here and are now keen to see some food joints from the city selling the royal rice preparation and other delicacies in London.

Nadal gearing up for Qatar Open after ending 6-month long injury lay-off

November 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM

London, Nov. 25 (ANI): Tennis ace Rafael Nadal will be ending his six-month, injury-enforced absence from the tennis circuit by playing back-to-back tournaments in the Persian Gulf before entering the Australian Open.

'Death toll in Syrian civil war closing in on 40,000 mark', says opposition group

November 16, 2012 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Nov. 16 (ANI): The opposition group in Syria has said that the death toll in country has hit nearly 40,000 as the civil war in the nation continues.

'Defiant' Iran says fired at US drone to protect territorial integrity

November 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): An Iranian commander has said that Tehran took a 'decisive' action after a U.S. drone entered the nation's airspace in the Persian Gulf last week.

Iran admits confronting US drone in Persian Gulf

November 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

Tehran, Nov 10 (IANS) Iran has confirmed having confronted a US drone in the Persian Gulf last week, Xinhua reported.

Iran sets up naval base in Strait of Hormuz

November 5, 2012 at 12:55 AM

Moscow, Nov 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has set up a naval base in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route accounting for 25 percent of the world's crude oil transportation.

US Navy developing 'drone boats' in bid to thwart potential Iranian 'war threats'

November 4, 2012 at 3:59 PM

London, Nov. 4 (ANI): The US Navy has taken a major step towards enhancing its ammunition and weaponry as it launched six Israeli-made Spike missiles from an unmanned 36-foot motorboat.

Manipuri literature: Dogged by identity crisis, language conflict

November 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The dilemma over the dual identity of state and nation still haunts writers in Manipur 65 years after independence because of the alienation of the northeastern region from mainstream India, a cross-section of writers from the state feel.

'Scarface' mansion 'Little Paradise' in California listed for $30k-a-month

October 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM

London, October 29 (ANI): The stunning home used in Al Pacino's movie 'Scarface', which is aptly named 'Little Paradise', or, El Fureidis, has gone up on the market for rental.

'Scarface' mansion 'Little Paradise' in California listed for $30k-a-month

October 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, October 29 (ANI): The stunning home used in Al Pacino's movie 'Scarface', which is aptly named 'Little Paradise', or, El Fureidis, has gone up on the market for rental.

Kardashians invited to work with rescued Pit Bulls

October 28, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, October 28 (ANI): A TV show host has issued an open invitation to the Kardashians to volunteer at her animal sanctuary, it has been revealed.

Indian Mughals' 'glittering might' to exhibit in London

October 28, 2012 at 11:51 AM

London, Oct. 28 (ANI): India's Mughal treasures are going on display in a major new exhibition in London, exploring the most powerful empires in history.

Iran plans 'massive oil spill in Persian Gulf' to 'punish West' for imposing sanctions

October 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): Iran is reportedly considering a top-secret plan to deliberately cause a massive oil tanker spill at the entrance to the Persian Gulf in a bid to 'punish' the West for imposing sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear programme.

Viking-era treasure of Arab silver coins found

October 11, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Copenhagen, Oct 11 (IANS) A Viking-era treasure of silver coins, buried around the year 854 A.D., has been discovered on Denmark's Bornholm island in the Baltic sea, Danish officials said Thursday.

US, Israel 'considering joint drone strike' against Iran's nuke facilities: Report

October 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM

London, Oct 10 (ANI): The United States and Israel are reportedly planning a joint surgical strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, it has emerged.

US accuses Iran of jamming radio, television broadcasts in Europe

October 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

London, Oct. 5 (ANI): The US government-appointed body, which oversees the Voice of America and other US-sponsored broadcasts, has accused Iran of jamming radio and television programming in the Middle East and eastern Europe amid protests in Iran over the Iranian currency crisis.

She trots the globe telling stories

October 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) The classic fairy tales and folklore which grandmas have related through the ages to put little ones to sleep find a new portal of expression in Xanthe Gresham, a globally acclaimed British performance-storyteller.

I hope I am not becoming a cat lady, says Kim Kardashian

September 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Washington, Sept 28 (ANI): Kim Kardashian hopes that she does not turn out to be one of those "cat ladies" who tweets too many pictures of their pet.

Iran unveils its drone after capturing a US one

September 26, 2012 at 10:19 PM

London, Sep 26 (IANS) Iran has unveiled a long-range drone capable of reaching Israel and most of the Middle East months after capturing a US one, a media report said.

Obama warns Iran over nuclear ambitions

September 26, 2012 at 7:24 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A nuclear-armed Iran would threaten Israel's existence, the security of the Persian Gulf nations, and global economic stability, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday in his speech to the UN General Assembly.

WW III may erupt if Israel attacks Iran: Official

September 24, 2012 at 8:11 AM

Tehran, Sep 24 (IANS) A top Iranian official has said a World War III may erupt if his country is attacked by Israel, concerned over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme.

U.S.-led drill in Persian Gulf causes insecurity in region: IRGC commander

September 22, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Tehran, Sept. 22 (Xinhua-ANI): A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said the ongoing maneuver of the United States and its allies in the Persian Gulf can cause insecurity in the region, Press TV reported Saturday.

Terror outfit Haqqani network formally sanctioned by U.S.

September 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Washington, Sept. 20 (ANI): Sanctions on the Al-Qaeda linked Haqqani network have come into force, following President Barack Obama's approval to declare the terror outfit a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation'.

Iran monitoring every move in Persian Gulf 'carefully': spokesman

September 18, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Tehran, Sept. 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Iran is monitoring every move in the Persian Gulf "carefully."

'Iran launches submarine, destroyer'

September 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Tehran, Sep 18 (IANS) Iranian Navy Tuesday launched an overhauled super-heavy submarine and an indigenous destroyer in the Persian Gulf, Xinhua reported.

Kim Kardashian names new kitten 'Mercy' after beau Kanye West's song

September 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

New York, September 17 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who introduced the world to her new kitten - a Teacup Persian, on Sunday, has named her feline friend Mercy, which happens to be the title of Kanye West's first single from his new album 'Cruel Summer'.

Kardashian adopts kitten

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Los Angeles, Sep 17 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian has been spotted around with a new adopted teacup Persian kitten. She has named her Mercy.

Armada of US, British naval power massing in Persian Gulf as Israel prepares strike against Iran

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Sept. 16 (ANI): An armada of US and British naval power is massing in the Persian Gulf as Israel is considering a pre-emptive strike against Iran's covert nuclear weapons programme.

Skill academy to boost Kerala's MSME sector

September 14, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Kochi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Kerala government has decided to set up an international skill academy to boost the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). This was announced by the state Labour Minister Shibu Baby John here Friday.

Dalrymple's book on first Anglo-Afghan war out in December

September 11, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Award-winning writer William Dalrymple said his "Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, 1839-1842" will be out in December this year, and has many echoes in contemporary events in the war-torn country.

Taliban 'prepared to disown Al-Qaeda, work with US on Afghan security', says report

September 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

London, Sept 10 (ANI): The Taliban is ready to completely disown the Al-Qaeda, and is willing to work with the United States to improve security in Afghanistan, a major report has disclosed.

Iran monitors US warships movement in Persian Gulf: Navy chief

September 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM

Tehran, Sep 4 (IANS) Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Tuesday that the Iranian naval forces enjoy full intelligence command over all the movements of U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, reported Xinhua, citing Press TV.

Iran's 'nuclear arms guru' back in action

August 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Tehran, Aug. 30 (ANI): Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, considered Tehran's atomic weapons guru, who was apparently sidelined several years ago, is back at work, United Nations investigators and U.S. and Israeli officials have said.

Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all

August 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.

Putin's 'larger than life' plane, yacht and country-retreat lifestyle revealed!

August 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Aug 29 (ANI): Vladimir Putin has over 58 planes and helicopters at his use, a collection of watches worth 400,000 pounds and relaxes at more than 20 palaces and country retreats, a dossier drawn up by a political rival of the Russian President has suggested.

U.S. global arms sales tripled to record $66.3 bln in 2011

August 27, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Washington, Aug. 27 (ANI): Weapons sales by the United States tripled in 2011 to a record high, a new study for Congress has revealed.

Giant Persian rug sets Guinness record

August 26, 2012 at 7:22 AM

Moscow, Aug 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A gigantic Persian carpet woven in the Iranian city of Nishapur has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's largest handmade rug.

Hindi originated in Turkey?

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, Aug 24 (IANS) Indo-European languages including English, French, German and Hindi originated in Turkey 8,000 to 9,500 years ago, according to a study.

English language 'took birth' in ancient Turkey

August 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

London, August 24 (ANI): English has descended from a language that emerged about 8,000 and 9,500 years ago in Turkey, a new study has revealed.

Israel may attack Iran before US election: Report

August 22, 2012 at 10:56 PM

London, Aug 22 (IANS) Israel is planning a military strike against Iran's nuclear programme before the US presidential elections in November, a media report said.

Assad rejected Tehran's request to rescue 'Iranians captured by rebels', claim US officials

August 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Syrian President Bashar-al-Assad's government rejected a request by Tehran to conduct a raid in order to rescue Iranians captured by the rebels forces, U.S. officials have claimed.