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Oz cricketers vying for top properties

April 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Sydney, Apr. 28 (ANI): Ricky Ponting is selling, Steve Waugh has bought and Michael Clarke is looking at the real estate market of southern Sydney.

Minority groups in Pakistan facing similar problems: Experts

April 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Karachi, April 12 (ANI): Minority groups in Pakistan are more or less facing similar problems of persecution and discrimmination, said several experts and scholars who participated in the recent two-day South Asian conference on Religious Minorities and Human Rights that was held here.

Property market confuses Chinese

April 3, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Beijing, April 3 (IANS) To buy or to sell? This is the question that many Chinese are asking in the real estate market.

Indonesian alumni extol their Indian learning experience

March 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Bali, March 19 (IANS) The contribution of India's higher education system in the academic and intellectual growth of Indonesia was highlighted at the first-ever gathering of alumni of Indian universities and academicians, that included senior government officials, and prominent representatives of Balinese art and culture here.

Brit dominatrix turns dungeon into Fifty Shades inspired playroom

February 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

London, Feb. 22 (ANI): A dominatrix from the UK, has transformed her so-called dungeon into a replica of Christian Grey's Red Room Of Pain - just as featured in the erotic 'Fifty Shades' trilogy - and is renting it out to couples craving an edgier sexual experience at 263 pounds.

Realty sector banks on key bills for recovery

January 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) India's realtors, who saw lackluster business last year, are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping for better market sentiments this year. They are also banking on vital legislation that the government is set to introduce in next month's budget session of parliament that would be critical for the sector's growth.

KFC outlet in Patna sealed

December 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Patna, Dec 14 (IANS) Bihar's first KFC outlet has been sealed as it was running without a licence, state Food Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said Friday.

Irresponsible journalism can have serious consequences: PM

November 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Urging media to act responsibly to maintain social harmony, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday said that irresponsible journalism can have serious consequences.

76-carat Indian diamond to be auctioned at Christie's

November 9, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Geneva, Nov 9 (IANS) Archduke Joseph, one of the rarest and most famous diamonds in the world, with its origin traced to ancient Golconda mines of Andhra Pradesh, is all set to be auctioned on Tuesday.

World's most expensive terraced house listed for 100m pounds

November 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, November 1 (ANI): The world's most expensive terraced property, which is spread across 21,500 sq/ft and boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 11 reception rooms, has gone on sale for a staggering 100 million pounds.

Abidi, Dutta to showcase at Frieze Art Fair

October 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Contemporary Indian artist Bani Abidi, who was born in Pakistan and Adip Dutta will showcase two of their new works, "A Table Wide Country" and "Nestled" respectively at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in London Oct 11-14.

Nicole Scherzinger eyeing 5m pounds London pad to be closer to Lewis Hamilton

September 24, 2012 at 1:07 PM

London, September 24 (ANI): 'X Factor' judge Nicole Scherzinger is apparently planning to buy a 5-million-pound home in London to keep an eye on boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

London Met University may take aid of UK High Court to resolve 'visa-license' row

September 1, 2012 at 10:57 AM

London, Sep 1 (ANI): UK's London Metropolitan University, which has been stripped of its license to sponsor non-EU students by the UK Border Agency (UKBA), may be now forced to take the case to the High Court for ending the bitter dispute with the British Government and immigration officials, legal experts have said.

Panel formed to protest VAT in Maharashtra

August 27, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Harried property buyers in Maharashtra have formed an action committee to protest against the proposed collection of VAT arrears by the state government for all kinds of properties bought between 2006 and 2010, a representative said Monday.

Becks' giant 10ft silver statues causing a stir among shoppers

August 24, 2012 at 5:36 PM

London, august 24 (ANI): Two 10ft tall silver statues of David Beckham, in his underwear, outside the H and M store at London's Regent Street are seeing shoppers gather around to pay homage to the effigy, and posing for photographs.

Becks' giant 10ft silver statues causing a stir among shoppers

August 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM

London, august 24 (ANI): Two 10ft tall silver statues of David Beckham, in his underwear, outside the H and M store at London's Regent Street are seeing shoppers gather around to pay homage to the effigy, and posing for photographs.

Tea firms line up tea tourism projects in Darjeeling hills

August 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Tea producers are venturing into tea tourism projects in the picturesque Darjeeling hills, hoping the newly-created Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) will restore peace in the region.

Eight killed in Nigeria suicide bombing

August 6, 2012 at 8:49 AM

Abuja, Aug 6 (IANS) At least six soldiers and two civilians were killed in a suicide bomb attack Sunday on a military post in Nigeria's northeast city of Damaturu by suspected Boko Haram bomber, Xinhua reported.

'Smart cities way forward to housing for all'

August 3, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Bangalore, Aug 3 (IANS) With increasing migration to urban areas from villages and towns in pursuit of education, jobs and better living, realtors should build smart cities for housing all with as many amenities, a senior official said Friday.

Patil's presidency smooth but lacklustre

July 24, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Lacklustre, unmotivating and homespun. As Pratibha Patil prepared to walk into history as India's first woman president, analysts struggled to encapsulate her five-year tenure that was mostly uneventful but ended with the taint of controversy over her foreign visits, clemency petitions and post-retirement home.

Beijing home sales rebound

July 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Beijing, July 2 (IANS) A property market rebound has been seen in Beijing as home sales in China's capital jumped to 25,602 units in June, 10.5 percent more than in May and 50.6 percent more than June 2011, new figures have indicated.

Becks draws up top 10 hotspots for tourists to visit during London Olympics

June 21, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): David Beckham, who has donned the role of sporting idol, pin-up, doting dad, Olympics ambassador, has now turned into a tourist guide.

Becks draws up top 10 hotspots for tourists to visit during London Olympics

June 21, 2012 at 2:29 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): David Beckham, who has donned the role of sporting idol, pin-up, doting dad, Olympics ambassador, has now turned into a tourist guide.

Ash goes shopping for baby in London! (Movie Snippets)

June 14, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai recently took time out from her work commitments to go shopping for her daughter, Aaradhya, in London.

Trinidad and Tobago honours 'nani' to mark Indian Arrival Day

June 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago marked the 167th anniversary of Indian Arrival Day - the day the first group of Indians reached Trinidad - by honouring Samoodarie Doon, an Indian immigrant who arrived in the Caribbean about a hundred years ago.

Market regulator at fault in Sahara case, apex court told

May 30, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court was Wednesday informed that the stock market regulator could not have taken up the issue of Sahara group of companies mopping up Rs.17,400 crore through debentures and ordered their refund.

British Royal family worth 44 billion pounds

May 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): The British Royal Family is estimated to be worth over 44 billion pounds, a new study has revealed.

Shimla convent school allows students to wear turban

April 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Shimla, April 28 (IANS) An over one-and-half-month old controversy over wearing of full-sized turban by Sikh students ended Saturday with a prominent boys' school here allowing them to wear the headgear, an official said.

Woman protesting against 'animal testing' agrees to be tortured in public

April 25, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Melbourne, Apr 25 (ANI): A 24-year-old woman, who seeks to bring an end to brutal animal testing for cosmetics, volunteered to put herself through the ordeal in full public view to highlight the abuses of the practice.

Five of family found dead in Kolkata fire

April 16, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The charred bodies of five members of a family, including one with injury marks, were found from a house that caught fire early Monday, police said.

Realtors to discuss crises plaguing building industry

March 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Pune, March 26 (IANS) Alarmed by the crises plaguing the realty sector, top real estate corporate and builders from all over India shall converge here Wednesday to brainstorm and find solutions to revive the industry which contributes 6.50 percent to the GDP, a top official said here.

Black market gangs in UK eye huge profits selling iPads in India prior to launch

March 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Black market gangs in London reportedly paid people to join the queue and buy the much awaited Apple's iPad3 so they could then be sold on at a profit in India, it has emerged.

Black market gangs in UK eye huge profits selling iPads in India prior to launch

March 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Black market gangs in London reportedly paid people to join the queue and buy the much awaited Apple's iPad3 so they could then be sold on at a profit in India, it has emerged.

Becks is done doing underwear ads because kids are embarrassed

February 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that his days of appearing naked are over, as his children hate seeing his underwear ads.

Becks is done doing underwear ads because kids are embarrassed

February 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

London, Feb 2 (ANI): David Beckham has revealed that his days of appearing naked are over, as his children hate seeing his underwear ads.

Obama to pardon thanksgiving turkey

November 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Washington, November 19 (ANI): President Obama is going to honour the tradition reportedly started by his predecessor and pardon a turkey at this year's Thanksgiving.

Prince Harry to celebrate birthday by shooting scores of birds

September 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

London, Sept 16 (ANI): Prince Harry will be celebrating his birthday by shooting scores of birds after his brother Prince William organised a 10,000 pounds hunt in his honour.

Half-naked shoppers in UK queue in rain to win free clothes!

June 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): In the hope of winning free clothes, hundreds of half-naked shoppers have braved the rain dressed in just their underwear when they queued up outside a UK fashion store.

Brit dentist struck off for undoing trousers in front of female patient

February 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): A married dentist in Britain, who pinned a female patient down and undid his trousers while asking "Do you want to see the goods?", has been struck off from the General Dental Council register.

Ex-Tunisian president's wife's greed drove nation to revolution

January 17, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Tunis (Tunisia), Jan.17 (ANI): The greed shown by former Tunisian President Ben Ali's wife, Leila, forced people to revolt against the ruling dispensation.

British actress Susannah York dies aged 72

January 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

London, Jan 16 (ANI): British actress Susannah York, best known for her roles in the film 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?' and as the mother of Superman, has passed away. She was 72.

Five-hour-long London shop siege ends

January 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

London, Jan.13 (ANI): A man who threatened to blow himself up after barricading himself in a central London shop overnight has been arrested following a five-hour stand-off with police. Large parts of central London remained closed to commuters this morning as police aimed to ensure there was no threat to the public following the siege, which ended at 5.15am on Thursday, The Telegraph reports.

Melbourne thriller 'Animal Kingdom' sweeps AFI awards

December 12, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Melbourne, Dec 12 (ANI): Melbourne crime thriller 'Animal Kingdom' dominated the 2010 AFI awards by claiming 10 major gongs.

Riot attacks won't stop Prince Charles from attending public engagements

December 12, 2010 at 4:30 PM

London, Dec 12 (ANI): The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have said that they would carry on with "business as usual" despite being attacked by students over increased university tuition fees earlier this week.

Katie Price back to her blonde best

December 12, 2010 at 3:52 PM

London, Dec 12 (ANI): Katie Price has turned into a blonde bombshell after nearly two years as a sexy brunette.

Prince Charles' car under attack from tuition fees protesters

December 10, 2010 at 4:34 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): A car the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were in was caught up in a riot and came under attack from students who were protesting the rise in tuition fees.

TRAI issues unsolicited commercial communications regulations

December 1, 2010 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1(ANI): The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued 'the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010' for curbing unsolicited commercial communications.

World's most expensive row of houses goes on sale for 400m pounds

November 27, 2010 at 3:16 PM

London, Nov 27 (ANI): The world's most expensive row of terraced houses in Britain has gone on sale for a staggering 400 million pounds.

Royal Mint issues commemorative 5 pounds John Lennon coin

October 30, 2010 at 4:23 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): Late John Lennon has been immortalised in a commemorative 5 pounds coin that has gone on sale for 44.99 pounds only weeks after what would have been his 70th birthday.

Indian films to be showcased at Melbourne International Film Festival

July 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Indian filmmaking will be showcased at the 2010 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) starting July 22.

Next-gen graphene set to revolutionize nanocircuitry

June 11, 2010 at 3:19 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Scientists have made an advance towards replacing silicon with graphene on nanocircuitry.

Next-gen graphene set to revolutionize nanocircuitry

June 11, 2010 at 2:28 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): Scientists have made an advance towards replacing silicon with graphene on nanocircuitry.

Oprah Winfrey to star in her own reality show

April 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey will be starring in her own reality show featuring the last season of her talk show.

When Eliot Spitzer got a bit too close to Miss Universe 2009

December 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New York, December 9 (ANI): Eliot Spitzer, who was forced to resign as New York Governor over his involvement in a prostitution scandal, was said to have got a little too close to Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez at a bash.

Kerala migrants will cope up with the Dubai financial crisis, say experts

November 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 28 (ANI): In the wake of crisis in the Dubai World conglomerate, Thomas Isaac, the State Finance Minister said that Kerela would be the worst hit if construction activities in Dubai are affected. Whereas the experts claim that the migrants of the state are able to cope up with the crisis.

Jim Carrey, girlfriend step out at Dickens's Christmas Carol UK premiere

November 4, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, November 4 (ANI): Jim Carrey stepped out with his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy to attend the premiere of his latest film, A Christmas Carol in London.

Meet real-life Garfield who just can't get enough of lasagne!

September 12, 2009 at 3:40 PM

London, September 12 (ANI): A cat in London, which only eats homemade beef lasagne, is competing for the award of Greediest Pet.

Leonardo DiCaprio cycles to check on his green credentials in UK

July 20, 2009 at 4:40 PM

London, July 20 (ANI): No matter which side of the Atlantic he is, Leonardo DiCaprio makes it a point to keep a check on his carbon signature.

Shane Warne 'splashes $3.35m on Sandringham home'

July 19, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Sydney, July 19 (ANI): Shane Warne has reportedly paid a whopping 3.35 million dollars for a property in the Melbourne suburb of Sandringham, on Port Phillip Bay.

Stone-age rings unearthed at prehistoric sites in Central Java

July 16, 2009 at 5:30 PM

Jakarta, July 15 (ANI): An archeological research team from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and the Purwokerto-based Jendral Sudirman University has discovered at least 50 new sites rich in prehistoric rings from the Stone Age along the Kliwang River in Purbalingga, Central Java.

Rachel Stevens robbed off her engagement ring

June 10, 2009 at 5:00 PM

London, Jun 10 (ANI): Brit singer/actress Rachel Stevens was robbed off her engagement by three thugs as she was entering her own flat on June 9.

Ethnic Indian speaker ejected from Malaysian state assembly

May 7, 2009 at 6:21 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia), May 7 (IANS) Perak state legislature in Malaysia Thursday witnessed ejection of the speaker and installation of another, both ethnic Indians, amid day-long chaos.

Two speakers cause chaos at Malaysian state assembly

May 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Ipoh (Malaysia), May 7 (IANS) The Perak state legislature witnessed chaotic scenes Thursday with two presiding officers, both ethnic Indians, belonging to rival alliances trying to conduct the proceedings.

Britain's Prince Charles to go on MySpace for the first time

May 5, 2009 at 12:39 PM

London, May 5 (ANI): Britain's Prince Charles will break new ground today when he becomes the first senior member of the Royal Family to utilize the social networking site MySpace in carrying out his official duties. According to The Telegraph, the future King will broadcast a passionate plea to save the rainforests on MySpace.

Singapore monk shuns Middle Path for fast lane

April 19, 2009 at 11:35 AM

Singapore, April 19 (DPA) Singapore's top Buddhist monk has lived a lavish lifestyle with name branded goods and nine gold credit cards, according to a report in the Sunday Times.

US President Obama makes world stage debut at G20

April 1, 2009 at 9:59 AM

London, April 1 (DPA) US President Barack Obama arrived in London Tuesday for the Group of 20 (G20) summit of the world's big economic powers at the start of his first major foray onto the global stage.

Obama arriving in the UK with 'The Beast'

March 31, 2009 at 12:06 PM

London, Mar.31 (ANI): When US President Barack Obama touches down in London tonight, he will be cruising the British capital's streets in the limo dubbed "The Beast". According to Sky News, "The Beast", a 250,000 pound vehicle, is equipped with rocket-propelled grenades, a night-vision camera and pump-action shotguns to destroy would-be attackers.

Court asks automobile dealer to compensate for defective car

March 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A consumer court here has asked an automobile dealer to pay Rs.10,000 as compensation to a customer who was given a defective car and also refund the cost of the vehicle.

Nanogenerators produce electricity from jacket wearing hamsters

February 14, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, US, have used nanotechnology to produce electricity from running hamsters wearing power-generating jackets.

New incentivised schemes for affordable housing in offing: Planning Commission

January 14, 2009 at 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): In its forthcoming mid-term appraisal, the Planning Commission is likely to unveil couple of new incentivised schemes for real estate sector so that it acquires a priority status at times of meltdown and provide for "affordable housing".

Richard and Judy's Book Club best reads of 2009 unveiled

December 27, 2008 at 3:53 PM

London, Dec 27 (ANI): A book written by Shadow chancellor George Osborne's wife has made it to the Book Club reads of 2009 unveiled by TV presenters Richard and Judy in their popular chat show.

Harold Pinter considered cricket to be better than sex

December 27, 2008 at 1:13 PM

London, December 27 (ANI): Late dramatist and theatre director Harold Pinter's last interview with a British newspaper reveals that he was a die-hard cricket fan as a kid.

Debenhams to bring its lingerie, designer clothes for burka-clad Iranian women

December 16, 2008 at 2:15 PM

London, December 16 (ANI): British-based retailer Debenhams will be opening its first department store in Iran offering lingerie and designer clothes to the country's burka-clad women.

Realty prices in India may fall 30 percent: Goldman Sachs

November 24, 2008 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Leading global financial services firm US-based Goldman Sachs has estimated that Indian realty prices may fall by up to 30 percent from current levels, with a significant knock on the economy.

Tutor kills student, hangs himself in West Bengal

November 5, 2008 at 8:57 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) A 35-year-old private tutor, who was having an affair with his 19-year-old student, committed suicide Tuesday after killing her in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district, the police said Wednesday.

Daniel Craig snaps up 4mn pound London apartment

October 13, 2008 at 12:03 AM

London, Oct 12 (IANS) Hollywood actor Daniel Craig has snapped up a 4 million pound apartment near Regent's Park, one of London's royal parks.

Kate Middleton may have to wait 8 years before marrying Prince William

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, October 6 (ANI): Kate Middleton, who has been dating Prince William for six years, will have to put their wedding plans on hold for eight years.

Romans introduced leeks in Wales

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, September 24 (ANI): Apart from the Romans giving roads, plumbing, wine and irrigation to Wales, they also introduced leeks in the region.

Brit female teacher caught on TV preaching murder at London mosque

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept.1 (ANI): A female preacher has been secretly filmed spreading a hate-filled message of murder in Britain's most influential mosque.

UK cops smash fake passport racket running from mosques

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Aug 25 (ANI): An evil gang working inside Britain's mosques to sell fake passports to potential terrorists has been smashed by a popular UK paper.

Darjeeling tea's ticket to Olympics

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Darjeeling, July 29 (ANI): The fragrance and flavour of tea from Makaibari (Maize land) Tea Estate in West Bengal, spread out in the mist-kissed hills of Darjeeling, trickle down to the teacups of guests at Beijing Olympic as the company starts sending tea consignments to Chinese Capital.

Queen, Prince Charles to train William to be King

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 28 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles have drawn up a secret two-year intensive training programme to train Prince William for the monarchy.

Pak lady TV producer aghast at ferocity of "good Muslims"

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Karachi, July 17 (ANI): A Pakistani lady TV documentary producer was aghast at the people's behaviour immediately after she had finished shooting a talk-show in Karachi in which Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud's recent advances were being discussed by a group of fighters.

Hardline Muslim preacher in the UK calls for 'Islamic-amputation and lashings'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, July 14 (ANI): An extremist Muslim preacher in the UK has reportedly called for 'Islamic-like' punishments in the country, suggesting amputation of hands of thieves and lashing those who indulged in unmarried sex.

SEBI approves real estate mutual funds

April 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

After launching the real estate investment trusts four months ago, the Security and Exchange Board of India on April 25 has approved

The Hubbub of Dawoodâ??s Arrest

August 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

There is hubbub of Dawood, his aides Chota Shakeel and the mastermind of Mumbai blast Tiger Menon in the custody. The Pakistan Intelligent services are supposed to have arrested the trio from Afghan-