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

Three newspaper employees murdered in Tripura

May 19, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Agartala, May 19 (IANS) Three newspaper employees, including a manager, were killed by two unidentified assailants at their office here Sunday, police said.

Shoplifting arrest was 'best thing,' says Winona Ryder

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): Winona Ryder, who was arrested in December 2001 for shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, has finally opened up about her brush with the law and how it forced her to take a much-needed break from acting.

Maruti violence: Haryana paid Rs.1.44 crore to lawyer

May 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Gurgaon, May 15 (IANS) A senior lawyer from Delhi, hired by the Haryana government to fight the case against workers for violence at Maruti's Manesar unit last year, was paid Rs.1.44 crore as fees in the last six months, a reply to a Right to Information application has revealed.

Indo-Canadian realtor charged with theft

May 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Toronto, May 15 (IANS) An Indo-Canadian real estate agent has been charged with stealing from listed homes he claimed he was showing to potential clients in the city of Brampton in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed flight departures .

Loaders' strike at Thiruvananthapuram airport delays flights

May 14, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) A flash strike by around 300 loaders at the international airport here Tuesday delayed departures of international flights.

Global carbon dioxide in atmosphere touches milestone level

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

London, May 11 (ANI): For the first time in human history, the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere has passed the milestone level of 400 parts per million (ppm).

Parliamentarians pay tribute to Tagore

May 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, and Bhataiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani led MPs in paying tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in parliament's Central Hall on his birth anniversary, a statement said Thursday.

UP 'headless' as top brass on a summer holiday

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's top brass seems to have flown the coop, or at least the state! Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, senior ministers like Azam Khan and Shivpal Singh Yadav and even Chief Secretary Jawed Usmani, everybody it seems is living it up in foreign lands.

Ants' invasion flusters Parrikar

April 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Panaji, April 30 (IANS) It was an invasion even the seasoned, battle-scarred Manohar Parrikar was not prepared for and could not fend off himself. Exasperated, the Goa chief minister called for ushers to beat off the surprise attack.

Sneha Ullal-starrer 'Antha Nee Maayalone' goes on floors

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Navdeep-Sneha Ullal starrer Telugu romantic-drama "Antha Nee Maayalone" went on the floors here Monday. The team will shoot one of the songs in the film.

Sikhs display traditional martial arts at annual parade in New York

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New York, April 28 (ANI): Scores of Sikhs participated in their 26th annual parade here over the weekend, with an aim to spread awareness about Sikhism, the Sikh martial arts and an exhibition of sword dancing during the 'Nagar Kirtan'.

Pune Police arrest two, seize eight pistols, 24 live cartridges

April 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), April 28 (ANI): Acting on a tip-off, police arrested two persons with eight pistols and 24 live cartridges in Pune, Maharashtra, over the weekend.

Mumbai guru creates e-chant world record

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a first of its kind record, Indian spiritual guru Shri Rajendra Maharaj has found a mention in Guinness World Records for getting the maximum number of comments -- a whopping 15.62 million -- on a Facebook status.

Goa legislator's chair breaks during assembly sitting

April 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Panaji, April 23 (IANS) The Goa assembly witnessed an unusual disruption during the budget session sitting Tuesday when a legislator almost fell off as his chair gave way under his weight.

Indian woman in Bahrain with burn injuries stable

April 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Dubai, April 22 (IANS) The condition of an Indian woman in Bahrain, who sustained severe burn injuries during a clash between police and protesters April 19, is said to be improving, reports said Monday.

Finally, a tiger spotted in Goa jungle (Goa newsletter)

April 20, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Panaji, April 20 (IANS) After years of constantly rejecting the notion that Goa's forests are home to tigers, forest officials this week finally admitted to seeing the striped beast for the first time. Camera's equipped with motion sensors laid out at strategic locations in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, 70 kms from here, captured a full grown tiger near a spot where it had slain a wild boar.

Goa lawmakers want action against cabbies

April 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Panaji, April 15 (IANS) Goa lawmakers were Monday up in arms against taxi drivers after a legislator was intimidated for raising in the assembly the issue of cabbies fleecing tourists. The chief minister has ordered a probe.

Rajendra Mittal new head of Essar Steel's Odisha operations

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 9 (IANS) Essar Steel India, which is setting up a 12 million tonne per annum (MTPA) pellet-making facility in Odisha, Tuesday announced that it has appointed Rajendra Mittal as its new chief executive officer for its operations in the state.

Mukherjee to inaugurate national seminar in Kurukshetra today

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the 10th Convocation of National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and inaugurate the National Seminar on 'Challenges of Modern World: Solutions through Indology' organized by Kurukshetra University today.

Business leaders should pay attention to climate change: Pachauri

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Exhorting business leaders and stakeholders to pay attention to the protection of the vital global commons related to earth's climate, renowned scientist Rajendra K. Pachauri Saturday said an understanding of how these factors might impact business is needed.

Enterprises should adapt to climate change: R.K. Pachauri

April 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Stressing on the need to "mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases as part of the overall solution", renowned environmental scientist Rajendra K. Pachauri Saturday said management of enterprises across the globe will have to adapt to impact of climate change.

31 years after staged shootout, three UP cops get the noose

April 5, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Three decades after the cold-blooded shooting of 12 villagers and a police official, a special CBI court Friday sentenced three Uttar Pradesh Police personnel to death and five others to life in jail.

Six Goa lawmakers ride into assembly on motorbikes, sans helmets

April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Panaji, April 5 (IANS) Six legislators, including a cabinet minister, Friday rode on their heavy motorcyles into the state assembly complex, allegedly without wearing the mandatory helmets, triggering a controversy. The transport minister promised a probe and action.

Goa speaker reprimands five MLAs for skipping Question Hour

April 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Panaji, April 4 (IANS) Goa Speaker Rajendra Arlekar Thursday reprimanded five legislators who had skipped Question Hour and asked the legislators to pull up their socks.

I'm very happy to still be working, says Harrison Ford

April 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, April 3 (ANI): Harrison Ford says that whether or not he gets to don Indiana Jones' fedora again, he's satisfied just to have acting jobs.

Targeting cholesterol buildup in eye may help slow age-related vision loss

April 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): A study led by an Indian origin scientist has suggested that targeting cholesterol metabolism in the eye might help prevent a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the most common causes of blindness in older people.

Ghaziabad municipal body's audit demanded

April 2, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Ghaziabad, April 2 (IANS) A councillor Tuesday demanded an audit of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation's developmental works which, he alleged, resulted in a loss of Rs.46 crore to the civic agency over the past three years.

Marilyn Monroe's suicidal letter, John Lennon's angry message up for auction

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

New York, March 30 (ANI): Marilyn Monroe's suicidal letter to mentor Lee Strasberg, Dwight D. Eisenhower's heartfelt missives to his wife during World War II and John Lennon's angry message for Paul McCartney are among hundreds of historical documents being offered in an online auction.

President Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG

March 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.

Pranab to present trumpet, banner to President's Bodyguard

March 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Saturday present a silver trumpet and banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG), the cavalry regiment of the Indian army, a statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan said here Friday.

100pc crocodile skin T-shirt on sale for $91,500!

March 29, 2013 at 4:02 PM

New York, Mar 29 (ANI): Hermes'100 percent crocodile skin T-shirt has been put for sale at the luxury brand's Madison Avenue flagship.

Mukherjee to present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to PBG tomorrow

March 29, 2013 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Saturday.

Villagers lock up teachers over girl's suicide

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Gurgaon, March 28 (IANS) Angry villagers near here locked up the teachers of a government senior secondary school Thursday after a girl student committed suicide at her home four days ago. The girl had failed to pass class 11, police said.

LiLo not charged in NYC assault case

March 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Washington, March 23(ANI): New York City prosecutors will not be charging Lindsay Lohan for allegedly fighting at a Manhattan nightclub in November, her attorney has revealed.

Boyfriend, three others arrested for girl's gang-rape

March 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Ranchi, March 22 (IANS) A youth who along with his three friends gang-raped his girl-friend, which led to her committing suicide by setting herself ablaze, has been arrested, police said Friday.

Gang-raped Jharkhand girl dies of injuries

March 20, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Ranchi, March 20 (IANS) A girl who had set herself on fire after gang-rape by her boyfriend and his three friends March 17 near here died Wednesday, police said.

UK town council to ban apostrophes from new street names

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, Mar 16 (ANI): The Mid Devon District Council has outraged guardians of the English language by proposing to ban apostrophes from new street names - as one of a number of measures aimed at "reducing potential confusion."

Drug smuggler's pharmacist associate arrested (Lead, Changing dateline)

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Police have arrested a pharmacist who used to conduct authenticity tests of drugs for international drug smugglers from Ludhiana in Punjab, police sources said.

Jayaprakash enjoyed doing Gangnam style in 'Noothi Lo Kappalu'

March 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Telugu actor-comedian Jayaprakash Reddy thoroughly enjoyed grooving in Gangnam style in upcoming Telugu comedy-drama "Noothi Lo Kappalu". He says it will definitely be one of the highlights of the film.

Lib Dem councillor hosted 'sex parties' in UK home

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

London, Mar. 7 (ANI): An investigation has been launched in London to probe reports that a Liberal Democrat councillor was hosting sex parties at his home.

Rajendra Prasad's 'Thondi' to be completed in one schedule

March 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Chennai, March 3 (IANS) Shooting for Telugu romantic-comedy "Thondi" featuring Rajendra Prasad will start from March 8 and its maker plans to complete it in a single schedule.

Former Maharashtra speaker's widow wins assembly by-poll

March 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Mumbai, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Sandhya Desai-Kupekar, widow of former Maharashtra speaker Babasaheb Kupekar, has bagged the Chandgad assembly seat in Kolhapur district, an official here said.

Audiences hungry for content-rich films: Rajendra Prasad

February 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Just as the audiences root for commercial cinema, they are equally ready to embrace content-rich films provided they are made, feels veteran Telugu actor Gadde Rajendra Prasad.

Trade unions warn of more strikes

February 22, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Terming the 48-hour all-India strike coordinated by major trade unions "successful and widely supported", trade union representatives said Friday that more agitations would occur if the government did not heed their demands.

Delhi commuters face tough time on Day Two of strike

February 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Commuters in Delhi faced a tough time Thursday as autos and taxis remained off the roads and metro trains and buses were packed to capacity with the two-day Bharat bandh called by 11 major trade unions entering its last day.

US diplomat's car crushes Pakistani to death

February 15, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) One person died and another was injured when a US embassy vehicle knocked them down in Islamabad, the embassy confirmed Friday in a statement

Original Iwo Jima monument to go under the hammer

February 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

New York, Feb. 9 (ANI): A 12 1/2-foot-tall statue of the iconic raising of the US flag at Iwo Jima in 1945 is expected to fetch about 1.8 million dollars this month at a New York auction dedicated to World War II artifacts.

Tommy Hilfiger excited for New York Fashion Week (With Image)

February 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) International designer Tommy Hilfiger is looking forward to his show at Park Avenue Armory as part of the ongoing New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and says the place has a distinct charm.

Woman murdered in Gurgaon, body found in car

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 4 (IANS) A woman with bullet wounds in the head was Monday found dead in a locked, abandoned stolen car here, said police.

Mumbai hosts Snow Soccer League

February 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) More than 32 teams will participate in India's first five-day Snow Soccer League (SSL) at the Phoenix Marketcity in the city's Kurla area starting Monday afternoon, an organiser said.

Rs.200 crore export orders expected from Coir India

February 3, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 3 (IANS) The buyer-seller meet at the ongoing Coir Kerala 2013 Sunday was expected to yield export orders of Rs.200 crore, said the organisers.

Mumbai police raid bar for violating time restrictions

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (ANI): The social service branch of the Mumbai Police raided a bar in the city and detained nine girls, some stewards for exceeding the time limit set by officials to run a bar.

Larry Hagman's $5.2m Santa Monica beachfront penthouse up for sale

January 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

London, Jan 22 (ANI): After passing away last November from a year long battle with cancer, Larry Hagman's estates in Santa Monica and Ojai, California have been sitting unused.

Obama recreates history with second term

January 21, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Four years after making history as the first African-American president of the US with a promise of "hope and change", Barack Obama Monday renewed his oath to take the nation "forward" over the next four.

Dr. King's son says family 'honoured' as Obama prepares to take oath on father's Bible

January 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Washington, Jan. 20 (ANI): When US President Barack Obama takes his oath on Sunday, he will be using two Bibles - one that was owned by Abraham Lincoln, and one that belonged to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Man charged with spitting on Secret Service agent guarding Obama's Chicago home

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, Jan. 15 (ANI): A Hyde Park man has been accused of spitting at the face of a Secret Service agent guarding President Barack Obama's Chicago home last month.

'Gangster Squad': glossy, synthetic (IANS Movie Review)

January 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Film: "Gangster Squad"; Actors: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Emma Stone, Robert Patrick, Micheal Pena, Anthony Mackie, Giovanni Ribisi, Nick Nolte and Mireille Enos; Director: Ruben Fleischer; Rating: **1/2

Suspected Indian, Chinese women illegally getting 'sex-selective abortions' in UK

January 11, 2013 at 1:05 PM

London, Jan. 11 (ANI): Illegal abortion on the grounds of gender is reportedly taking place within immigrant communities in Britain, ministers have admitted for the first time after an official analysis of birth statistics.

Human rights not 'exclusive' to Maoists: BJP

January 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Condemning the Maoists for planting a bomb inside the body of a dead trooper in Jharkhand, the BJP Thursday called on human rights activists to condemn the act, and added that human rights were not exclusive to Maoists.

Maoists implant bomb inside dead CRPF trooper's stomach

January 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Ranchi, Jan 10 (IANS) Maoists cut open the stomach of a dead trooper to implant a bomb inside which was defused after doctors conducting an autopsy raised an alarm, police said here Thursday.

Maoists bomb inside stomach of dead CRPF trooper

January 10, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Ranchi, Jan 10 (IANS) Maoists cut open the stomach of a dead trooper to plant a bomb inside which was defused after doctors conducting an autopsy raised an alarm, police said Thursday.

Kanye treats Kim to Paris vacation

January 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Paris, Jan 9 (IANS) Rapper Kanye West has taken his three months pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian for a vacation to Paris to celebrate their baby news.

Happy to be still active: Vamsy

January 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Having completed three decades in the industry, veteran Telugu filmmaker Vamsy, known for movies like "Sitaara", "Anveshana" and "Ladies Tailor", feels he is happy to be still making films.

Gandhi memorabilia arriving in Mumbai

January 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) A pair of iconic spectacles belonging to Mahatma Gandhi, a blade of grass and soil stained with his blood, and an autographed prayer book are among the 24 items which will be brought here from London by industrialist and former minister Kamal Morarka.

Common incidents inspire 'April Fool': Telugu director

January 2, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Forthcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "April Fool" is inspired from commonly known incidents revolving around April Fool's Day, says director Krishnaswamy Srikant.

Nine people shot in New York City just five hours into 2013

January 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Jan. 2 (ANI): Nine people have been shot in the New York City since the city welcomed in 2013, police said.

Haryana constable mowed to death

December 30, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 30 (IANS) A Haryana Police head constable was knocked dead by an unidentified vehicle Saturday night and his body lay on the road the entire night, police said Sunday.

Key accused in Samjhauta Express blast case sent to 14-days judicial custody

December 29, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Chandigarh, Dec. 29 (ANI): The Additional District and Sessions Judge at Chandigarh remanded Rajendra Choudhary, the key accused in the Samjhauta Express blast case, to 14-days judicial custody on Saturday.

Oz great Neil Harvey's bronze statue to be placed outside MCG

December 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Sydney, Dec 27(ANI): One of Australia's finest batsman, Neil Harvey's bronze statue will be placed outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year in the latest episode of the Avenue of Legends.

Chantelle Houghton shops for sexy lingerie

December 24, 2012 at 3:01 PM

London, Dec. 24 (ANI): Chantelle Houghton was spotted browsing sexy underwear in a lingerie store recently.

Hindon air base faces risk of flooding: Environmentalists

December 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Ghaziabad, Dec 18 (IANS) A third bridge over the Hindon river in the district can lead to flooding of an air force station, said a group of environmental activists led by known water conservationist Rajendra Singh during a protest here Tuesday.

SP sharpens knives, but will it strike at Congress? (News Analysis)

December 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM

Lucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) The Congress is stunned, at the Samajwadi Party's claims last week that it had been arm-twisted by the Congress through the CBI. This sudden turn in the Samajwadi Party's stance comes soon after the SP bailed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the centre out in parliament, during voting on the decision to allow 51 percent foreign equity in retail trade.

LiLo 'plays groupie' for The Wanted

December 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New York, Dec. 8 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has a new off-screen role - as a groupie of the English-Irish boy band The Wanted.

An indictment of British colonialism (Book Review)

December 7, 2012 at 10:04 AM

Book: Colonialism-Lumpenization-Revolution (Vol I)

Friends worried about Lohan

December 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 4 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan's close friends are worried about her and feel she is on a downward spiral.

2ltrs a vodka a day drinker LiLo insists she doesn't need rehab

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan, who made headlines after it emerged that she is allegedly sinking two bottles of vodka a day, is apparently refusing even though she has been charged with misdemeanour assault after allegedly hitting a woman in a Manhattan night club.

Max George defends Lindsay Lohan

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 3 (IANS) Singer Max George says the scuffle between actress Lindsay Lohan and fortune teller Tiffany Mitchell has been blown out of proportion.

Vanessa Williams feels her career is over

December 1, 2012 at 4:03 PM

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Williams is worried her career is over.

Lohan needs help, says her assistant

December 1, 2012 at 5:59 AM

New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Lindsay Lohan's personal assistant feels the troubled actress is in desperate need of help.

LiLo arrested for 'punching woman' in nightclub over boyband heartthrob

November 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

London, Nov 30 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan has been arrested after allegedly punching a blonde psychic at a New York nightclub in the early hours of Thursday morning, in a row over Max George from The Wanted.

Lindsay arrested for assault

November 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New York, Nov 29 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan has been arrested on charges of an alleged altercation with a woman at a nightclub here.

'Mosquito god' worshipped to ward off dengue

November 26, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Bokaro, Nov 26 (IANS) The ward off dengue and malaria fever, people in Jharkhand's Bokaro district are offering prayers to the 'mosquito god' to seek a shield against the life?threatening mosquito?borne diseases.

Owl festival celebrated in Varanasi

November 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Varanasi, Nov.25 (ANI): Hundreds of people participated in a unique Owl Festival in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to highlight the current state of the country's political class.

Rajasthan community to incentivise birth of girl child

November 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Jodhpur, Nov 25 (IANS) In a bid to reduce the high incidence of female foeticide and infanticide in Rajasthan, a local community has decided to open a bank account for every newborn girl and put Rs.5,000 in it as fixed deposit.

US man sentenced to 3 years prison after his dog mauls cat

November 18, 2012 at 7:07 PM

Fort Lauderdale, Nov 18 (ANI): A US man was reportedly sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of allowing his dog to attack a cat.

Lucy Liu was tomboy

November 8, 2012 at 1:06 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 8 (IANS) Actress Lucy Liu says she grew up as a tomboy, and so she is easily charmed by men who praise her good looks.

Obama campaign office makes final push to drive up turnout

November 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Chicago, Nov 6 (IANS) "I'm calling with President Obama's grassroots campaign... We wanted to remind you about the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 6." For up to six hours a day, Jennifer Beasley, a blonde volunteer at a Chicago office of US President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, made hundreds of phone calls like this to voters in Illinois and neighbouring states via a computer-based automatic dialing system.

Samajwadi Party questions Congress on FDI

November 5, 2012 at 11:43 PM

Lucknow, Nov 5 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh Monday asked the Congress why its leaders kept mum on issues like the fuel price hike, cap on subsidised cooking gas cylinders and inflation at a rally held in Delhi the day before.

Atrocities against Dalits rising in Haryana: Panel

November 5, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 5 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Monday said the incidents of atrocities against Dalits in the Haryana were rapidly increasing and the state needs separate police stations and fast track courts for such cases.

Custody death: Cops to face identification parade

November 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Gurgaon, Nov 5 (IANS) An identification parade would be held to narrow down on accused policemen in the alleged custody death of a 29-year-old Dalit cab driver here last week, police said Monday.

'Dressed-down' Tamara Ecclestone shops til she drops in NY

November 3, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, November 3 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, whose favourite pastimes if undoubtedly shopping, looked positively thrilled as she indulged in a bit of retail therapy in New York City.

Goa Speaker accepts audit report on illegal mining case

November 2, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Panaji, Nov.2 (ANI): The Speaker of the Goa State Assembly, Rajendra Arlekar, on Friday, accepted a report prepared by Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on illegal mining case, which indicted former chief minister Digambar Kamat and few other Congress leaders in the case.

Curfew to be relaxed in Faizabad today

October 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) After four days of near peace, the district administration of Faizabad announced that the ongoing curfew in the district, which had witnessed communal clashes Wednesday, would be relaxed for four hours between 10 am to 2 pm Monday.

New York film festival to showcase Sikh culture

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Sikh Art & Film Foundation's 9th Annual International Film Festival to be held here Nov 2-3 will present 14 groundbreaking films sharing the culture, values, self-esteem and struggle of contemporary Sikhs.

Man held after climbing Russian embassy fence

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) A man who scaled the fence of the Russian embassy to flee police after crashing his car has been arrested.

SP leader arrested for beating up news photographer

October 23, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Uttar Pradesh Khadi Gramudyog chairman Natwar Goyal, who had beaten up a photographer of a national Hindi daily, was arrested late Tuesday evening on orders of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

'The New Yorker' endorses Obama

October 23, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Washington, Oct. 23 (ANI): The New Yorker has announced its endorsement for President Barack Obama ahead of the 2012 presidential election.

America's 'greenest street' paved with 'smog-eating cement'

October 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, October 17 (ANI): The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has recently unveiled "the greenest street in America", which is paved with smog-eating cement.

Donald Trump takes swipe at A-Rod for moving out of Trump World Tower

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

New York, Oct 16 (ANI): Donald Trump took a dig at Alex Rodriguez's on-field struggles on Twitter because the Yankee is moving out of Trump Park Avenue.