Everything you need to know about Poozhithode: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Poozhithode: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Athens, May 19 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has suggested to Greek President Karolos Papoulias to hold a referendum on the country's membership in the Eurozone during parliamentary polls, RIA Novosti reported.
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Honda Motor Thursday announced it is recalling over 52,600 sedans from 2007 and 2008 models in the US over a defect in the vehicles.
London, May 17 (IANS) Fashion Designer Stella McCartney has designed the players' kit for British participants at the London Olympics, and it has been inspired by the nation's Union Jack flag.
New York, May 17 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton is set to launch a new career as a DJ in front of thousands of fans in Brazil this summer.
London, May 17 (IANS) Singer Robin Gibb is still battling colon cancer in hospital, and is only able to communicate by blinking his eyes, as he has a tracheotomy tube in his neck.
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS/WAM) The second meeting of the UK-UAE Joint Economic Council has been held in London.
Moscow, May 16 (IANS) Iran has plans to launch three satellites in the near future, according to the Iranian embassy in Moscow.
London, May 16 (ANI): Robin Gibb, who is suffering from colon cancer, has not spoken for a week and is said to be communicating by blinking due to a tracheotomy tube in his neck.
Melbourne, May 16 (ANI): Kyly Boldy is now officially Australia's number one WAG after marrying cricket captain Michael Clarke.
Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise, who married Katie Holmes in 2006, says he is incredibly happy with their special relationship and is still mesmerised by everything she does.
London, May 16 (IANS) Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley have named their baby girl after the actress' great-grandmother Adalaide.
Aden (Yemen), May 15 (Xinhua-ANI): At least eight civilians were killed on Tuesday when fighter jets of the Yemeni air forces launched an air strike against al-Qaida hideouts in the southern province of Abyan, a government official said.
The Hague, May 15 (IANS) Mark van Bommel signed a contract for one year at his former club PSV Eindhoven Monday a day after he announced his departure from AC Milan.
Moscow, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia does not see any prospect of direct talks between the government and opposition in Syria in the near future, a minister has said.
Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): Hugh Hefner's former fiancee Crystal Harris has some handy tips for other young ladies hoping to snare an octogenarian of their own.
London, May 14 (ANI): A Zimbabwean politician has asserted that women should be compelled to bathe less and shave off their hair to make them less attractive, which would help curb the spread of HIV.
Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): Shane Warne's ex-wife, Simone Callahan, has revealed that she still finds it painful to see Elizabeth Hurley "playing mum" to her children.
Washington, May 13 (ANI): Heavy action scenes in the upcoming movie 'Snow White And The Huntsman' have left Kristen Stewart injured as the actress is not used to such hard core action sequences.
Madrid, May 13 (IANS) Roger Federer defeated Janko Tipsarevic while Tomas Berdych edged past Juan Martin del Potro to set-up the men's singles final at the Madrid Open tennis tournament here.
London, May 13 (IANS) Actress Eva Green, who previously dated actors Yann Claassen and Marton Csokas, finds relationships tough and doesn't think she would want to live with anyone again.
Athens, May 13 (ANI): Greece is likely to conduct another round of elections on June 17 after the country's main parties repeatedly failed to form a coalition government, according to a report.
Kabul, May 11 (IANS) Sixteen people were killed and 20 went missing after floods ravaged Afghanistan's Takhar province, an official said.
Washington, May 10 (ANI): Rihanna's family have blasted her management for making her work too hard, leading to her hospitalisation earlier this week.
Beijing, May 10 (IANS) A 17-year-old Chinese boy was Thursday sentenced to 12 years in jail for setting fire to a girl who turned down his romantic advances.
London, May 10 (ANI): Scientists have developed a sweat-sensing wristband that can tell the difference between a relatively safe seizure and one that could kill you.
Kiev, May 10 (Xinhua-ANI): Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on Thursday called for intensified efforts to save energy to ease the burden on the country's economy.
Washington, May 10 (ANI): Scientists have reached a crucial milestone in the search for sustainable energy with the development of the first practical artificial leaf that mimics photosynthesis, the process that green plants use to convert water and sunlight into energy.
Caracas, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The Venezuelan government confirmed Wednesday that a Caracas resident died at his home when he was struck by a stray bullet fired from inside a nearby prison.
Athens, May 9 (IANS) Greek Super League football club OFI Crete's goalkeeper Polychronis Vezyridis has been suspended for two years for testing positive for cocaine, the league's disciplinary committee announced.
Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she loves having dark hair.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Aneurin Barnard has revealed that he had to step into an agoraphobic's shoes to look convincing for his love in the movie 'Citadel'.
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber, who spent years balancing his studies and recording sessions, has officially completed his schooling.
Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's new President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to adopt a number of social measures including significant reduction in mortgage loan rates, the Kremlin has stated.
Madrid, May 7 (IANS) Former world No.1 Roger Federer has said that he could recover the top spot with a Grand Slam title this season.
London, May 7 (ANI): Boxing star Floyd Mayweather, who beat Miguel Cotto, is considering retiring from the sport.
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) At least 56 people have been hospitalised for food poisoning after eating at a wedding banquet in China, officials said.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she "loses control" of her face when filming action scenes, and never worries about being "sexy" on screen.
Budapest, May 6 (IANS) Top seed Sara Errani of Italy beat Russsia's Elena Vesnina 7-5, 6-4 to win the $220,000 Budapest WTA tournament here Saturday.
Moscow, May 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will keep backing the peaceful settlement plan in Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Beijng, May 5 (IANS) At least four people were killed and six injured after an under-construction house collapsed Saturday in Beijing, authorities said.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr. has joked that having a baby is like being on a "bad date with somebody who is really small."
Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Megan Fox cut an interview short after she was asked whether the reports of her pregnancy were true.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Jennifer Hudson has revealed that had her fiance David Otunga not called her to visit him, she would have been murdered along with her mother and brother at her home three years back.
London, May 4 (ANI): UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency's (SOCA) website had to be shut down after it fell victim to a cyber attack for the second time in less than a year.
Rome, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Employers in Italy will shed 130,000 jobs this year, a major Italian business group said.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian's hubby Lamar Odom is working out with a trainer four to six hours a day to get in shape for a possible spot in Team US Olympic basketball squad.
London, May 4 (IANS) Actress Eva Green admits she gets depressed if she has to go on a diet because she loves gorging on food.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) With the US government cutting the budget for space missions, former NASA astronaut Marsha S. Ivins Thursday said her country loved to spend more on pizza than on space exploration.
Beijing, May 3 (IANS) China and the US should promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Thursday.
London, May 3 (IANS) LaTanya Richardson, the wife Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson, has opened up about the couple's 40-year relationship, saying her husband is smart but emotionally disconnected.
London, May 2 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has been nominated for an award by heavy metal magazine Kerrang! alongside Jared Leto and Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds.
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson, who has welcomed daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson with fiance Eric Johnson, says becoming parents is the greatest experience of their lives.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): It seems that Jessica Simpson's few hours old baby, Maxwell Drew Johnson, already has many fans and among her biggest fans are actress mother, former football player father Eric Johnson and her maternal grandmother, Tina Simpson.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Ryan O'Neal has chronicled his lost love Farrah Fawcett's heart-breaking last moments in his new book.
Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Two first-half goals by Uruguay international striker Loco Abreu helped Brazilian club Botafogo reach the Carioca Cup final with a 3-1 win over Vasco da Gama.
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Nicki Minaj, who is known for swearing in her songs, has urged parents to protect their children from the explicit lyrics on her albums.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Charlize Theron has joked that she now wishes that she had got her breast surgically enhanced years ago.
Sheffield (England), April 29 (IANS) China's Cao Yupeng lost 7-13 to Ryan Day of Wales in the last 16 clash while Stephen Hendry shut out the defending champion John Higgins 13-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship.
Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, may raise tariffs on hard liquor to about 20 percent a litre by 2015, according to a draft tax document issued by the finance ministry. Tax on cigarettes will also increase.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) A surgical mask worn by Michael Jackson at his last rehearsal is being auctioned and expected to fetch up to $150,000.
Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore is reportedly planning to marry her fiance Will Kopelman June 2 at her mansion in Montecito, California.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Miranda Kerr, who is often voted as one of the world's sexiest woman, has said that she doesn't see herself as a sex symbol but is comfortable posing in her underwear as she's happy with the way she looks.
Though, organic farming has proved to be very useful for the cultivation of healthy and nutritious food keeping in view the environmental concerns too but is not commonly practiced in most part of the world, the major reason behind this is the time factor to get the result. Organic farming is a time taking process, which is a bit slow in showing the result and thus making the process less favorite to the cultivators.
Washington, April 26 (ANI): Scientists have developed and successful tested a fabric coating that would take an active role in sloughing off grease, dirt, strong acids and other gunk.
Qingdao (China), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese and Russian warships joined a drill Thursday morning in the Yellow Sea of the Pacific Ocean.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): From rock to world beat, pop to blues, music has the power to do much beyond causing the toe to tap.
Rome, April 26 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted that his side could still retain the Serie A title after they beat a 10-man Genoa 1-0.
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hailed his players after their remarkable victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Thursday.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) LG Electronics has posted 448.2 billion won ($394 million) in operating profit for the first quarter, a regulatory filing showed Wednesday.
Moscow, April 25 (IANS) Russia's federal budget deficit is expected to shrink to 0.1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012, down from a previous forecast of 1.5 percent, the finance ministry said.
Bern, April 25 (IANS) The world's largest solar-powered plane, Swiss-made Solar Impulse, will take its first-ever cross-continent flight in May or June.
Abu Dhabi, April 24 (IANS/WAM) Seven UAE engineering students will receive training on aeronautics in France, it was announce here Tuesday.
London, April 24 (IANS) London Mayor Boris Johnson has been accused by opposition Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants around air quality monitors in the British capital to bring down the monitor readings.
London, Apr 24 (ANI): Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba's three-year-old son cried out when he saw him collapse on TV during a football match as he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Sheffield, April 23 (IANS) Crucible Theater debutant China's Cao Yupeng stunned World Number 11 Mark Allen 10-6 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.
London, April 23 (IANS) British supermodel Kate Moss and husband Jamie Hince are planning to renew their wedding vows at the Isle of Wight Festival in June.
Paris, April 22 (IANS) The French government said Sunday that the presidential elections recorded a voter turnout of over 70 percent, slightly lower than the figure registered in 2007. This is likely to go up by the time the polls close at 8 p.m. (18.00 GMT).
Cairo, Apr 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The Egyptian Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC) on Saturday set rules for the presidential election propaganda, which will kick off on April 30, state media reported.
Cairo, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): The Egyptian Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC) has set rules for the presidential election propaganda, which will kick off on April 30, state media has reported.
Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Gabrielle Union's girlfriend Dwyane Wade is arguably his biggest fan, but sometimes it gets her into trouble.
Beijing, April 21 (IANS) A Russian naval fleet has arrived in China Saturday for a joint exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Yellow Sea next week.
Actress Salma Hayek has confessed that she wanted to be a single parent and that she also thought of adoption before meeting her spouse businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Actress Salma Hayek admits she wanted to be a single parent and that she considered adoption before meeting her husband, businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, has somewhat baffled astronomers since long.n the past, because of its proximity to the Sun, it has been difficult for Earth-based telescopes to observe Mercury against the ferocious solar light.
London, April 20 (IANS) Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy, who recently became a mother, has rejoined her bandmates of The Saturdays. But there's still some time before she can be seen on the stage.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Bolton boss Owen Coyle has said that Fabrice Muamba playing again in the Premier League will be huge boost for the people and fans attached to him.
Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) A senior UN official has praised the UAE for its efforts in combating human trafficking.
London, April 19 (ANI): Cheryl has confirmed that she has dropped 'Cole' from her stage name while announcing her comeback single and album.
Sydney, Apr 19(ANI): The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) met Cricket Australia (CA) representatives met this week to discuss the new incentive-based pay system, as cricketers set their eyes on the considerable amount of revenue that could be generated from the 2015 cricket World Cup.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Compared with no alcohol consumption, the pre and post-heart attack intakes of light and moderate amounts of alcohol could be associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular morality, a new study has revealed.
Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Under severe criticism for asking Trinamool supporters to 'socially boycott' CPI-M, state Food Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick Tuesday backtracked and alleged that his statement has been tampered with.
London, April 16 (ANI): Robin Gibb was still writing lyrics and making a "bucket list" of things to do in his hospital bed shortly before he fell into a coma, his friends have revealed.
Damascus, April 16 (IANS) To have international observers on our territory is in Syrian interest, a top Syrian official said Sunday, adding that it is so because they can help in exposing the crimes committed by armed groups, Xinhua reported.
London, April 14 (IANS) Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who has been battling cancer for the past few years, has gone into coma, following a bout of pneumonia.
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) In a move to strengthen emergency response capabilities in case of oil spill accidents, China has put the country's first oil spill response vessels (OSRV) into use.
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Natalie Portman has revealed that her style has changed since she became a mother to her baby son Aleph, as she wants to look more mature.
During hearing the 2 G spectrum case, special judge has warned various accused for the repeated major mistakes and said that they should abstain
During hearing the 2 G spectrum case, special judge has warned various accused for the repeated major mistakes and said that they should abstain
Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has accepted that he was very angry in his youth and doesn?t like the person he was then.
Kiev, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A court in Ukraine Thursday sentenced a former defence minister to five years in jail for abuse of office.
