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

I can't wait to be 50, says lingerie clad Christy Turlington

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New York, May 18 (ANI): Christy Turlington has said that she can't wait to be 50.

Direct cash transfer of LPG subsidy from June

May 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a move to plug distribution leakages the government will start direct transfer of cash subsidy on cooking gas (LPG) in 20 districts from June 1.

Bangladesh evacuates one million ahead of storm

May 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Dhaka, May 15 (IANS) Bangladesh Wednesday ordered the evacuation of about one million people from its coastline as the cyclonic storm "Mahasen" in the Bay of Bengal was poised to cross the country's southern coast early Thursday.

Gwyneth Paltrow loves Thermage for young looks

May 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has found a new beauty treatment that helps her look young.

Gwyneth Paltrow swears by painful laser treatment

May 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she has taken up a new skincare routine in recent years to help fight the signs of ageing.

Google Doodle honours iconic photographer Sir Norman Parkinson

April 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Google brought out their new doodle on Sunday to celebrate iconic fashion photographer Sir Norman Parkinson's 100th birth anniversary.

Rajasthan expects eight percent rise in foreign tourists

April 15, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan, the country's famous tourist destination, expects a growth of about eight percent in foreign visitors in 2013, said a top tourism department official Monday.

Ban on fishing in Vishakapatnam, puts locals in a net of despair

April 15, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Vishakapatnam, April 15 (ANI): The annual ban on fishing in Vishakapatnam commenced from Monday and would continue till May 31, pushing the local fishermen into a net of financial burden and lack of supply.

Eight die in Pakistan blast

April 13, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) At least eight people, including a woman, were killed Saturday when a passenger van blew up in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.

Botox made me look crazy like Joan Rivers, says Gwyneth Paltrow

April 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New York, Apr. 12 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has said that she will never try Botox again after it left her looking "crazy" like TV personality Joan Rivers.

Ex-Vogue editor says models eat tissues to stay skinny

April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New York, April 4 (ANI): Kirstie Clements, who was fired from her job as editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia last year has released a book, in which she has exposed the dark side of the fashion publishing industry.

Bodies of 20 Bangladeshi fishermen found

April 2, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Coast Guard Tuesday said they recovered the bodies of 20 fishermen who were killed by pirates about a week ago near Kutubdia, an island off the coastal town of Cox's Bazaar in southeastern Bangladesh.

Pirates kill 16 Bangladeshi fishermen

April 1, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) Pirates have killed 16 Bangladeshi fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, police said Monday.

'Netru Indru' shot in southern forests

April 1, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Chennai, April 1 (IANS) An increasing number of films is being shot at picturesque international locales, but the unit of upcoming Tamil thriller "Netru Indru" shot the movie in uninhospitable forests of Tamil Nadu and on edges of bordering states. The director admits it was challenging.

SC verdict in 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case Thursday

March 20, 2013 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court will Thursday pronounce its verdict on the 124 cross appeals by those convicted by a special court for the 1993 Bombay serial bomb blasts, including film star Sanjay Dutt, as well as by the Maharashtra government challenging some acquittals and seeking enhanced sentences for other guilty.

Beckham kids addicted to sushi

March 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Victoria Beckham, who has four children, Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 10, Cruz, eight, and 19-month-old Harper with her football star husband David, has revealed that her kids are hooked on raw seafood from upmarket London eatery Nobu.

I'm still doing homework: Victoria Beckham

March 13, 2013 at 7:58 AM

Los Angeles, March 13 (IANS) Singer-fashion designer Victoria Beckham says at 38, she is still occupied with "homework" thanks to her kids.

Gomez in search of new love

March 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Los Angeles, March 7 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez, who recently broke up with Justin Beiber, says that although she finds it difficult to trust people, she hasn't given up on finding love.

Aamir Khan gets radio from Chor Bazaar (With Image)

March 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Aamir Khan, who is shooting for Rajkumar Hirani's "P.K." in Rajasthan, has used a radio bought from Chor Bazaar here for one of the sequences in the film.

Last four years have taught me a great deal, says Kate Winslet

March 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Kate Winslet, who has gone through a divorce and a new marriage since 2009, said that she is "grateful" for the last four years, which provided "material to draw on for work."

Taliban warns mobile phone sellers in Peshawar against 'promoting vulgarity'

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Peshawar, Mar. 3 (ANI): Police in Peshawar banned parking of motorcycles in the premises of Bilour Plaza and the nearby Time Centre in the city on Saturday, after threat-bearing letters from militants warned mobile phone dealers against "promoting vulgarity".

Tesco planning to make billion pound investment in India

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb. 17 (ANI): British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer TESCO is set to make a decision on the size of a potential multi-billion pound investment in India following representations by Prime Minister David Cameron as part of a UK trade mission.

Tyra Banks reveals style secret to look like a 'smart business women'

February 7, 2013 at 2:27 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Tyra Banks has some hot tips for women so that they can be taken seriously - pants, shoulder pads and sleek hair.

Pondicherry University MCA results declared Check result

February 6, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Pondicherry University MCA results have been declared. The result of all the semesters has been announced by the Pondicherry University.

Barrymore doesn't want 'exposed' childhood for daughter

February 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore says she doesn't want her daughter to have an "exposed" childhood as she did.

Drew Barrymore doesn't want daughter Olive to enter showbiz

February 1, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Drew Barrymore has revealed that she doesn't want her daughter Olive to follow in her child star footsteps.

When Knightley ignored health for work

January 16, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 16 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley says she suffered a certain disease while she was busy working. But she did not realise the seriousness of the matter until her health got worse.

Indian men conservative: British designer (With Image)

January 13, 2013 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Men make cautious buyers, but Indian men are even more conservative and traditional when it comes to their dressing style, feels British designer Fabian Lintott, who is currently in India to launch a new range of bags.

Tourism Ministry to launch 'Land of Pi' campaign

January 11, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Recognizing the importance of cinema as a powerful tool for the development and promotion of various tourist destinations, Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi on Friday said that a "Land of Pi" campaign would be launched soon in overseas markets.

Pakistani man slain in front of four kids

January 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) A 35-year-old Pakistani man was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen when he was taking his four children to school in the port city of Karachi, a media report said Wednesday.

Kidnapped Pakistani Sikh found dead

January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 9 (ANI): The body of an abducted member of Pakistan's Sikh community was found in Chora area of the Khyber Agency, according to tribal and official sources.

'Hate literature' rampant in Pakistan's Punjab province

January 8, 2013 at 2:23 PM

Lahore, Jan. 8 (ANI): Following the rampant circulation of 'hate literature' in Pakistan's Punjab province, IG Haji Habibur Rehman has directed the Hafizabad district police to take action against publishers for printing and circulation of the literature.

SpiceJet to connect Delhi with Mysore, Puducherry

January 5, 2013 at 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Budget carrier SpiceJet will start commercial flights between the national capital and Karnataka's second largest city Mysore Jan 14.

Was love at first sight with hubby Adam Shulman,' says Anne Hathaway

January 4, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Washington, Jan. 4 (ANI): Anne Hathaway has revealed that when she met her husband Adam Shulman, she was recovering from a previous breakup and found it difficult to trust people.

Good-girl character robbed me of sex appeal, says Anne Hathaway

January 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

London, Jan. 2 (ANI): Anne Hathaway insists that she is cursed with a "good girl" image and "no sex appeal."

Explore Telugu's antiquity, enable its growth: Pranab

December 27, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Tirupati, Dec 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday called for exploring the antiquity of Telugu language and civilization and for making every effort for its healthy growth and development.

Create platforms to provide greater exposure to Indian languages: Mukherjee

December 27, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Tirupati, Dec. 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday called upon all stakeholders to provide greater exposure to Indian languages so that the creativity embedded in Indian literature is spread across the world.

Pak Taliban leader Mullah Nazeer bans 'un-Islamic' cellphones with in-built cameras

December 24, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 24 (ANI): The pro-government faction of the Pakistani Taliban led by commander Mullah Nazeer has banned mobile phones with built-in digital cameras and memory cards in Wana - a subdivision of South Waziristan tribal region which is believed to be a stronghold of the militant leader.

Bollywood, art, fashion come together for Style De Jour

December 19, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) It was a glitzy evening, with fashion, art and Bollywood stars coming together under one roof for the launch of a unique fashion property - Style De Jour.

UP provided most soldiers, Pondicherry none

December 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh provided the maximum number of 7,600 soldiers to the Indian Army in 2011-12 compared to none by Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry, parliament was told Monday.

Project Humsafar against HIV/AIDS reaches over 38,000 truckers

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The innovative Project Humsufar against HIV/AIDS been able to reach over 38,000 truckers to create mass awareness amongst them in high prevalence states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Pondicherry, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, its initiator says.

BJP to raise demolition of Karachi's pre-partition era temple in Parliament

December 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday termed as extremely unfortunate the demolition of a century-old temple in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar, and said that it would raise this issue in the Parliament for it is a violation of human rights and a religious persecution, which is going in Pakistan.

Century-old Hindu temple 'demolished' in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar

December 2, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Karachi, Dec. 2 (ANI): In a hurried operation, a builder demolished a century-old temple Karachi's Soldier Bazaar while the Sindh High Court was hearing a petition seeking a stay order on the issue.

Grand French gala to open in different cities

November 28, 2012 at 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India and France are set to further their diplomatic and cultural ties January 2013, as the French festival in India, "Bon Jour", opens again under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

'Life Of Pi' a must watch, say KJo, Shekhar Kapur

November 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) Filmmakers Karan Johar and Shekhar Kapur can't stop praising Oscar?winning filmmaker Ang Lee's "Life Of Pi", based on Yann Martel's Booker Prize winning novel of the same name.

'Life Of Pi' garners opening figure of Rs.3.5 crore in India

November 24, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Oscar?winning filmmaker Ang Lee's "Life Of Pi" has garnered an opening collection of Rs.3.5 crore in India.

Moulin Rouge to appear on 'Dil Dosti Dance' (TV Snippets)

November 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Acclaimed dance and entertainment troupe Moulin Rouge has made inroads to Indian television with Channel V's youth show "D3: Dil Dosti Dance".

'Life of Pi': A soulful and thought?provoking epic journey (IANS Movie Review)

November 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Film: "Life of Pi"; Director: Ang Lee; Cast: Irrfan, Suraj Sharma, Tabu, Adil Hussain, Ayush Tandon, Gerard Depardieu, Rafe Spall; Rating:***

Swift hates taking charge in relationship

November 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 14 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift says she likes her partner to be in charge of the relationship.

Swift's wardrobe packed with dresses

November 14, 2012 at 12:27 AM

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) It is every girl's dream to have a closet packed with designer dresses. But for singer Taylor Swift, it is a bit of a hassle.

McCartney crowned designer of the year

November 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM

London, Nov 2 (IANS) Stella McCartney was named British designer of the year at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the year Awards.

I can't go wrong with fashion: Kalki Koechlin

November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Sometimes she is casual, sometimes dressed in chic gowns - actress Kalki Koechlin feels as a celebrity, her fashion sense is constantly under the scanner, and she rarely gets a chance to go wrong.

Jessica Ennis wows in stunning monochrome dress at award function

November 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, November 1 (ANI): Jessica Ennis, who has already bagged herself an Olympic gold medal after a stellar performance in the heptathlon at London 2012, made an impressive entrance as she arrived at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards on Wednesday night.

Cyclone Nilam to cross Chennai Wednesday evening

October 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, Oct 30 (IANS) Nilam, a cyclonic storm centred over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to cross the coast of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh by Wednesday, the Met Office said Tuesday.

Anupam Kher gifts his book to Ang Lee

October 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anupam Kher gifted a copy of his book "The Best Thing About You Is You" to Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee, who is currently in the country to promote his movie "Life Of Pi".

Ang Lee has used 3D poetically, delicately: Irrfan

October 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actor Irrfan Khan says director Ang Lee has used 3D in "Life Of Pi" in a very poetic manner.

Children in India have the best smile: Ang Lee

October 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Oscar-winning director Ang Lee wanted to explore Indian culture while shooting for his much awaited movie "Life Of Pi" in the country. He says in the process he has discovered that Indian children have "the best smile" and are "always happy".

26 films short-listed for Film Bazaar co-production market

October 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Twenty-six films from countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Britain, the US, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand have been selected for the co-production market at South Asia's Global Film Market - Film Bazaar. The sixth edition of the film market will be held from Nov 21-24 in Goa.

Chennai hosts crafts fair to promote north-east artisans

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Chennai, Oct. 24 (ANI): Chennai is hosting a crafts fair for artisans from the north east under the aegis of the Northeastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation.

Nicole Kidman didn't find 'sexuality' until split from Tom Cruise

October 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM

London, Oct 10 (ANI): Nicole Kidman took an apparent dig at former husband Tom Cruise's performance in the bedroom, after admitting that her current husband Keith Urban helped her find "her sexuality."

Kidman says strong personalities attract her

October 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that she is always attracted to men with stronger personalities.

Nicole 'felt uncomfortable living under Tom's fame during marriage'

October 9, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, Oct 9 (ANI): Nicole Kidman has revealed that she struggled to cope with Tom Cruise's worldwide fame during their marriage.

Kidman finds posing awkward

October 9, 2012 at 5:39 AM

New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has the perfect body to flaunt, but she says she feels insecure when she has to pose for pictures.

Salma Hayek defends Madonna's skimpy dressing style

October 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): Salma Hayek has lauded Madonna's eagerness to flaunt what the pop diva has got, on and off-stage.

Success not bound by age: Kate Walsh

October 3, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Los Angeles, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Kate Walsh says success can come to people even late in their careers and that they should not give up.

V Narayanasamy rules out possibility of government falling out

September 23, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Pondicherry, Sept 23 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO), V Narayanasamy, on Sunday, ruled out the possibility of the government falling out, and said the government was in majority as they had the requisite numbers in the parliament.

Weird habits of celebrity mums revealed

September 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Washington, September 20 (ANI): Celebrity mothers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Alanis Morisette have some really weird habits - not letting kids watch programs in English and feeding them with beast milk till they themselves wean away, according to reports.

One killed, 11 injured in Guwahati blast

September 8, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Guwahati, S Sep 8 (IANS) One person was killed and 11 others were injured when suspected militants lobbed a grenade in the city's Paltan Bazaar area Saturday evening, police said.

Five injured in Guwahati blast

September 8, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Guwahati, Sep 8 (IANS) Five people were injured in a blast in this Assam city Saturday evening, police said.

Two die as suicide bomber targets US vehicle in Peshawar (Evening Lead)

September 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) At least two people were killed Monday when a suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives into a US consulate vehicle near a UN office in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar. The US embassy said none of its nationals was killed in the attack.

Two Americans killed in Peshawar suicide bombing (Third Lead)

September 3, 2012 at 1:29 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Two Americans were among four people killed Monday when a suicide bomber rammed his car packed with explosives into a US consulate vehicle near a UN office in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar, media reports said.

Two die as Peshawar bombing targets US consulate vehicle

September 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) At least two people were killed and 19 others injured when a suicide bomber triggered a massive car bomb blast, targetting a US consulate vehicle near a UN office in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a media report said.

9 killed in Peshawar bomb blast

August 31, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) At least nine people including two children were killed and over 20 others injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar Friday evening, said hospital sources.

5 killed in Peshawar bomb blast

August 31, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 15 others injured in a bomb blast on Friday evening in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city, reported Xinhua, citing local media.

HRW calls on Bangladesh to remove punitive restrictions on Rohingya refugees

August 23, 2012 at 12:32 PM

New York, Aug. 23 (ANI): The Government of Bangladesh should immediately cease its punitive restrictions on international organizations providing lifesaving humanitarian aid to the more than 200,000 Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch said today.

Don't push relationships: Paradis

August 17, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 17 (IANS) Singer-actress Vanessa Paradis feels if a relationship does not work out, then there is no point in pushing a stale connection.

Vanessa Paradis hinted heartache before Johnny Depp split

August 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

New York, August 13 (ANI): Vanessa Paradis gave an emotional interview about the pain of heartbreak just two days before she announced her split from Johnny Depp.

3 in 4 men like women with make-up

August 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM

London, August 11 (ANI): 73 percent of men prefer their partner with make-up on, with smokey eyes being their favourite look, a survey has revealed.

Miranda Kerr bares all for new photoshoot

August 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): Miranda Kerr posed in her thigh-high boots and absolutely nothing else for the new issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Gwen Stefani says hubby Gavin Rossdale 'likes me more' with make-up

August 8, 2012 at 11:29 AM

New York, August 8 (ANI): Gwen Stefani, who has graced the cover oh Harper's Bazaar, has revealed that she's 'always been a girl who loves to dress up'.

Now, a valid ID proof mandatory to buy bicycles in Jaipur

August 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Keeping in mind the use of bicycles to plant the explosives in recently held Pune bomb explosions and 2008 blasts in Jaipur, Rajasthan police in Jaipur has instructed all the bicycle shop owners to submit proper identification proof prior to the sale of every bicycle from every customer. Police has further asked them to submit the document to law enforcement agencies.

Now, ID proof must to buy bicycles in Jaipur

August 3, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Jaipur, Aug 3 (IANS) Unwilling to take chances with bicycles after the recent explosions in Pune and the 2008 blasts in this Rajasthan capital, police have asked all bicycle shop owners here to take identification proof from purchasers and send the document to law enforcement agencies.

Knightley awed by Lagerfeld

August 1, 2012 at 2:03 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley is in awe of German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and cannot stop praising him.

Four die in Pakistan blast

July 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) Four people were killed and 11 injured Thursday in a huge explosion that rocked a market in Pakistan's northwest, a media report said.

Maria Sharapova models stylish winter outfits in artistic photoshoot

July 25, 2012 at 1:14 PM

London, July 25 (ANI): Maria Sharapova showed off her glamorous side in an artistic photo shoot for the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar Russia.

Five die in Quetta blast

July 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) An Awami National Party (ANP) leader was among five people who were killed Friday in a massive explosion that rocked a market in Pakistan's Quetta city, a media report said. The blast was followed by heavy firing.

Two die in Pakistan blast

July 13, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) Two people were killed and seven injured Friday in a massive explosion at a market in Balochistan's Quetta city, a media report said.

Floods, landslides kill 130 in Bangladesh

July 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM

Dhaka, July 12 (IANS) About 130 people died in floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in the past three weeks in Bangladesh, the government said Thursday.

RiRi afraid to fall in love again after Chris Brown split

July 8, 2012 at 1:44 PM

London, July 8 (ANI): Rihanna, who had gone through a rocky relationship with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, has revealed that she had never thought that she would feel pain in her life and is afraid of going through it again.

Rihanna scared of falling in love

July 8, 2012 at 5:12 AM

London, July 8 (IANS)Singer Rihanna has said she dreads falling in love because she doesn't want to get heartbroken again.

Writers deserve more credit for epic characters, scenes: Naseer

July 4, 2012 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah believes that most epic Bollywood characters became successful not only because of an actor's efforts, but also because they were well-written.

Miranda Kerr doesn't like Orlando Bloom watching her fashion shows

June 30, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Washington, June 30 (ANI): Miranda Kerr has revealed that she never wants her husband Orlando Bloom to be in the audience at her Victoria's Secret fashion shows because it makes her nervous.

PM on a two-day visit to Puducherry

June 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Puducherry, June 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake a two-day visit of Puducherry from this evening.

90 die in Bangladesh floods, landslides

June 27, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Dhaka, June 27 (IANS) Nearly 90 people have died in Bangladesh in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains, officials said Wednesday.

Eight killed in Pakistan blast

June 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and dozens of others, including children, injured in Pakistan's Khyber Agency after a blast occurred in a market Saturday, Geo News reported.

Presidential poll on July 19, result on July 22

June 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The presidential poll will be held on July 19 and the name of the new occupant of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be declared on July 22, Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath announced Tuesday. The term of incumbent President Pratibha Patil ends July 24.

JuD-backed DPC says won't allow restoration of NATO supplies even if U.S. apologises

June 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Peshawar, June 11 (ANI): The JuD-backed Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has announced that it will hold a protest rally on June 15 against the increasing number of U.S. drone attacks and possible restoration of NATO supply routes.

Terrorist attack kills 10, including one soldier, in Pak's South Waziristan

June 11, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Waziristan, June 11 (ANI): At least 10 people were killed, including one soldier, and 10 others were injured when terrorists fired rockets at a security checkpost in South Waziristan.

Bill Gates appreciates India's achievements in health sector

May 31, 2012 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who called on Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad here on Thursday, appreciated India's achievements in containing AIDS infections, polio management, reproductive health initiatives as also recent steps taken for TB management.

National junior basketball: Delhi, Punjab enter quarters

May 28, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Pondicherry, May 28 (IANS) Delhi junior boys roared past Rajasthan 70-53 to enter the quarterfinals of the 63rd National Basketball Championship here Monday.