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Sale of Russian weapons to Syria 'destabilising': Kerry

May 24, 2013 at 4:54 AM

Tel Aviv, May 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The sale of S-300 air defence systems by Russia to Syria would be "destabilising" for the region, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.

Shilpa Shukla's father encouraged her to go bold in 'B.A. Pass'

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shukla, who has shot several bold scenes for "B.A. Pass", says she was skeptical before signing the movie but her father encouraged her to go for it.

Case against Musharraf in judges' detention withdrawn

May 18, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 18 (ANI): The lawyer who had filed a petition in the judges' detention case has withdrawn his complaint against former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf.

Gina Lollobrigida's jewellery collection to be auctioned

May 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Geneva, May 13 (IANS) Italian actress, artist and philanthropist Gina Lollobrigida's 23 outstanding jewels will be on sale Tuesday at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale here.

Karnataka vote count: Liquor sale, processions banned

May 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Sale of liquor across Karnataka was banned for 24 hours from 6 p.m. Tuesday and taking out of processions barred in Bangalore from 6 a.m. to midnight Wednesday in view assembly poll vote count in the state.

Kerala Police collect Rs.1.5 million as fine from smokers

April 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) The Kerala Police have collected around Rs.1.5 million as fine after stepping up vigil in the past five months against those smoking in public places, according to information available on the website of the state police.

Dance shows on TV: Are they talent spotters? (April 29 is International Dance Day)

April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) "Dance India Dance - Super Moms", "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" and "India's Dancing Superstar" - the Indian small screen seems to be bracing for a lot of dancing in the coming months. To some, it may appear to be an "overdose" of glitzy dance reality shows, but many hail the trend, saying such dance shows not only encourage talent but enhance the entertainment quotient on the small screen.

Nalco pays 15 percent interim dividend

April 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) The state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) has declared an interim dividend amounting to Rs.193.29 crore for the financial year 2012-13, which includes the Indian government share of Rs.156.68 crore.

Danny Cipriani hit by bus after 'marathon drinking session'

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Danny Cipriani was rushed to a hospital after he was hit by a double-decker bus.

Danny Cipriani hopes Kelly Brook's love will help him play for England again

April 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

London, April 21 (ANI): Danny Cipriani believes the "bad boy" image he has been lumbered with by the less-forgiving rugby community is much harder to shake off in his sport.

Musharraf's party calls on army to save him from 'judicial activism disgrace'

April 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Islamabad, Apr 20 (ANI): A spokesman of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), and a close associate of former president Pervez Musharraf, has urged the military leadership to intervene in the issue immediately.

Musharraf's farmhouse declared sub-jail

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Pervez Musharraf's sprawling farmhouse here was declared a sub-jail Friday after the former Pakistani president was arrested, a media report said.

Pak SC rejects Musharraf's plea for bail, police may arrest him(Update:Musharraf)

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Islamabad, April 18 (ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected former president general Pervez Musharraf's plea for bail in connection with a 2007 judges detention case, hours after Musharraf had escaped from the premises of the Islamabad High Court following cancellation of his bail application by Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui.

Secrets of tax havens exposed in global media probe

April 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India, have been exposed by a group of international journalists sifting through a trove of 2.5 million secret files,

Global media probe exposes secrets of tax havens

April 4, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) Drawing from a trove of 2.5 million secret files, a group of international journalists has exposed hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India.

Musharraf owns assets worth over Rs 600 mln, but hasn't paid penny of tax

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 3 (ANI): Former Pakistan president and ex-military chief Pervez Musharraf owns assets worth Rs 645.011 million in and outside of the country, but has made zero contribution in terms of tax, it has been revealed.

29 start-ups flag innovative products in Bangalore

March 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Bangalore, March 20 (IANS) Next generation entrepreneurs and start-ups came together to display 29 innovative products here Wednesday at 'Tech Circle Demo 2013', the Indian edition of the world's leading technology products platform.

Box office set to thrill, tickle funny bone Friday (IANS preview)

March 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Cinegoers can this Friday take a pick from three movies -- horror-thriller "3G" or comedies "Jolly LLB" and "Mere Dad Ki Maruti". All three reportedly have high dose of thrill and entertainment.

'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' director to make two more films with YRF

March 11, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After directing "Mere Dad Ki Maruti", Ashima Chibber is all set to make two more films for Yash Raj Films. He is busy with the scripts at the moment.

'F.I.R' takes leap, Chitrashi replaces Kavita

March 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) TV actress Kavita Kaushik, popular as Haryanvi cop Chandramukhi Chautala in "F.I.R.", has quit the show and she has been replaced by Chitrashi Rawat of "Chak De! India" fame.

Gulmarg gets new ski lift to boost adventure tourism

February 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Gulmarg (J-K), Feb.8 (ANI): The picturesque hill town of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir has got a new ski lift, which could help increase tourist footfalls in the valley.

Men buy colourful underwear when economy is on the upturn

February 8, 2013 at 2:11 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): Sale of men's pants could be an indicator of economic buoyancy, experts have claimed.

Hot air balloon rides take flight in Kashmir to attract adventure tourists

February 4, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Gulmarg (J-K), Feb.4 (ANI): The tourism department in Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Institute of Ski and Mountaineering (IISM) have introduced hot air balloon rides to promote adventure tourism in the valley.

Sale of men's slimming, impotence and hair loss products soaring

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): The number of British men buying slimming, impotence and hair loss products has soared over the years, a new survey has revealed.

Suresh Gopi backs out of duet with Remya (Malayalam Movie Snippets)

January 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi was due to sing a duet with Remya Nambeesan for Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary, but he had to back out following ill-health.

Indian parents don't see sports as profession: SRK

January 17, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Demonstrating true sportsman's spirit and enthusiasm, superstar Shah Rukh Khan backs sports as a profession. He says it should be considered a good job opportunity and that parents must be educated about how games can be a viable career option for their children.

Now watch YRF superhits on Spuul

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Popular online streaming service for Indian movies and TV shows, Spuul.com, has collaborated with prestigious Bollywood banner Yash Raj Films (YRF) and showcase its super hit films on its website.

Pakistan plans model village to honour IT wizkid

January 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Authorities in Pakistan are planning to build a model village in honour of late Arfa Karim, an information technology genius who at nine years became the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional.

Government to disinvest stakes in Oil India, NTPC

January 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The government will divest 10 percent stake in Oil India in the second fortnight of this month and follow this up by disposing of 9.5 percent holding in NTPC in February, a top finance ministry official said Monday.

Oil ministry allows diversion of gas for power plants

January 3, 2013 at 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a move to increase electricity generation in India, the petroleum ministry Thursday notified guidelines for diversion of scarce gas between two or more power plants of the same owner.

Fake goods result in Rs.26,190 crore loss to exchequer

December 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Sale of fake and counterfeit products in seven sectors, especially tobacco, auto components and fast moving consumer goods, have resulted in a Rs.26,190 crore ($4.85 billion) loss to the exchequer, a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) study has revealed.

Sale of bulletproof backpacks, kids' body armor skyrocket after Connecticut school shooting

December 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, Dec. 20 (ANI): Sales for bulletproof backpacks and child-sized body armor manufactured by a Utah company have increased 500 percent after last week's shooting at a school in Connecticut, company officials have said.

Niche films not on Kunal Kapoor's wish list

November 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Kunal Kapoor is not interested in "niche cinema" unless it is "exciting" because as an actor he wants to reach out to as many people as possible.

Cabinet nod to additional wheat, rice sale in open market

November 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Saturday approved additional allocation of wheat and rice under the Open Market Sale Scheme, aimed to have a moderating influence on the prices of the commodities.

Kunal keen on commercial films with twist

November 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kapoor wants to be choosy in picking his movies. He says he wants to be part of commercial films with the sensibilities of independent cinema.

Ahead of Diwali, prohibitory orders in Lucknow

November 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Ahead of Diwali, an order prohibiting group gatherings was imposed in the state capital from Friday midnight.

Qatar Airways launches global 72-hour sale at midnight

November 6, 2012 at 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Qatar Airways is offering customers across India and around the world with great savings to more than 100 destinations during its latest three-day global sale.

Cabinet approves 10 percent stake sale in NMDC

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Thursday approved a proposal to sell 10 percent stake in the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC).

CCEA approves 10 pct disinvestment of paid up equity capital in NMDC

October 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the disinvestment of 10 per cent paid up equity capital (39,64,71,600 shares, each of Full Value of Rs.1/-) of NMDC out of the Government's shareholding of 90 percent through 'Offer for the Sale of Shares through Stock Exchange' (OFS) method, as per SEBI Rules and Regulations.

World's most expensive whisky from 1957 expected to sell for 150k pounds

October 9, 2012 at 12:12 PM

London, Oct 9 (ANI): A rare bottle of Scottish single malt whisky is expected to fetch a staggering 150,000 pounds at an auction in Scotland.

Ban alcohol, demand Maharashtra's Chandrapur tribals

October 7, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Chandrapur (Maharashtra), Oct 7 (IANS) Tribal women from Maharashtra's Chandrapur have sent 80,000 postcards to Chief Miniter Prithviraj Chavan asking to make the district liquor-free, a social activist said Sunday.

Right scripts have not been coming my way: Kunal Kapoor

October 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Kunal Kapoor made his debut eight years ago in "Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities", but he has done only about a dozen films so far. The actor is moving at a slow pace because he is looking for a unique combination in scripts that is not easily available.

30 Taliban militants killed in operation in Afghan Wardak province

October 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Kabul, Oct. 4 (Xinhua-ANI): Up to 30 Taliban militants, including five local leaders, have been killed in a six-day operation in the eastern Afghan province of Wardak, the NATO-led coalition forces confirmed on Thursday.

UPA Government "arrogant", says BJP's Javadekar

September 21, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Prakash Javadekar on Friday accused the Central Government of being arrogant and unresponsive to the needs of the common man.

Obama 'nodding' doll sent into space to raise money for re-election bid

September 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Sept. 20 (ANI): A US election fundraising group has sent a nodding doll of President Barack Obama into space in the hope of raising 100,000 dollars for his election campaign.

Disinvestment in four PSUs cleared

September 14, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government Friday decided to disinvest in four public sector undertakings to raise around Rs.15,000 crore.

Disinvestment in five PSUs cleared

September 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government Friday decided to disinvest in five public sector undertakings to raise around Rs.15,000 crore.

Whisper in a Tempest, reflections on the CAG report on captive coal blocks (Update: Whisper)

September 14, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep.14 (ANI): The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on "Allocation of Captive Coal Blocks and Augmentation of Coal Production" for the year ending March 2012 has, among other things, observed that the delay in the introduction of competitive bidding for coal blocks to captive users of coal in the power, cement and steel sectors had rendered the existing process of allocating coal blocks beneficial to private coal block allottees.

'Himachal on Sale' say BJP, Congress (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

September 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Shimla, Sep 14 (IANS) "Himachal on Sale" is the slogan on which the ruling BJP and the opposition hope to outsmart each other at the coming assembly polls. Both are accusing each other of selling land to outsiders by relaxing and violating land norms.

Whisper in a Tempest, reflections on the CAG report on captive coal blocks

September 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Sep.15 (ANI): The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on "Allocation of Captive Coal Blocks and Augmentation of Coal Production" for the year ending March 2012 has, among other things, observed that the delay in the introduction of competitive bidding for coal blocks to captive users of coal in the power, cement and steel sectors had rendered the existing process of allocating coal blocks beneficial to private coal block allottees.

Margaret Thatcher's suits set to go under the hammer

August 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

London, Aug 31 (ANI): A set of outfits worn by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1970s are set to be auctioned on Monday.

Two awards for 'BA Pass' at Osian's film fest

August 5, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Ajay Behl-directed "BA Pass" was named best film in the Indian competition category of the 12th Osian Cinefan Film Festival, while actor Shadab Kamal, who played a gigolo in the film, won the best actor award as the 10-day event concluded Sunday.

IAF rescues marooned civilians in Jammu

August 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Jammu, Aug 5 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) Sunday evacuated two dozen stranded civilians from an island in the flooded Tawi river in Jammu, an officer said.

Views of Madrid in Pitbull, Shakira music video

August 3, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Madrid, Aug 3 (IANS/EFE) Madrid's Callao Square, a train station and even the capital's tunnels serve as the stage for the new video by US rapper Pitbull and Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira called "Get It Started."

Gun men shot dead district governor in Afghan town, Taliban claim responsibility

July 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Maidan Shahar, Afghanistan, July 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Unidentified gun men shot dead the district governor of Chak district in Wardak province 35 km west of capital city Kabul on Sunday, a local official said.

Governor among 18 killed in Afghanistan

July 29, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Kabul, July 29 (IANS) An Afghan governor and at least 17 Taliban militants were killed in violence, authorities said Sunday.

Afghan governor shot dead

July 29, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Kabul, July 29 (IANS) A governor of an Afghan district was shot dead by the Taliban Sunday, an official said.

'The Buddy Project' loosely based on 'Chak De! India'

July 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Channel V's forthcoming youth-oriented show "The Buddy Project" focuses on the student-teacher relationship, and producer Sudhir Sharma says it is on the lines of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Chak De! India".

Air India: Selling family silver to ease finances

July 15, 2012 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Cash-strapped Air India is looking forward to using assets it has built up over the years like pricless paintings, sculptures and even a prime property to ease financial stress.

Government to export two million tonnes wheat

July 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Facing shortage of storage space, the government has decided to export two million tonnes of wheat at a base price of $228 per tonne, said union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday.

Jump in liquor sales ahead of Lucknow civic polls

June 23, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Lucknow, June 23 (IANS) Sale of liquor more than doubled ahead of Saturday's municipal corporation and local body polls in the Uttar Pradesh capital.

Sale of sexy lingerie soars during Euro 2012

June 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, June 23 (ANI): Sex starved women have started purchasing sexy and naughty knickers and suspenders to distract their men away from the Euro 2012.

Four Pakistanis drown in well

June 21, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Islamabad, June 21 (IANS) Four Pakistani men - including two brothers - drowned in a well after the first man went down to repair a water pump and the others rushed to rescue him, police said Thursday

Harvey Nichols' 'pant-wetting ad' sparks controversy

June 9, 2012 at 5:52 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): The department luxury store Harvey Nichols is facing criticism for their latest advertisement campaign, which shows a woman wetting herself.

Solar plane completes first intercontinental flight

June 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Melbourne, June 6 (ANI): A solar-powered plane that took off on the world's first intercontinental flight has landed in the Moroccan capital Rabat after flying across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.

Delhi University begins admission process today

June 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

The process of admission to county?s most prestigious university, Delhi University begins today. Delhi University has opened its doors for the sale of admission forms for Monday today for the under-graduate aspirants.

TAPI gas pipeline will buttress regional co-operation: experts

May 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The multi-billion dream of the Turkmenistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan - India (TAPI) gas pipeline moved a step closer to realisation on Wednesday.

Jacob Zuma's penis portrait angers South Africa's ruling party ANC

May 19, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Wellington, May 19 (ANI): South Africa's ruling party African National Congress (ANC) has threatened to take legal action against a Johannesburg gallery for displaying art which lampoons President Jacob Zuma and accused the party of corruption.

Salim-Sulaiman to recreate classics with The Bollywood Musical

May 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Composer duo Salim-Sulaiman are excited to re-create the magic of classics in a contemporary way through a concert called - The Bollywood Musical.

Shakira notches 50 mn Facebook fans

May 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Washington, May 13 (IANS/EFE) Colombian pop star Shakira set a new record on social networks this week as the number of her fans on Facebook zoomed to 50 million.

India to purchase 145 M777 ultra light howitzers from BAE Systems

May 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence has cleared a Rs 3000 crore deal to buy 145 M777 ultra light howitzers from the USA defence manufacturer BAE Systems.

Firms non-compliant with SEBI norms to face action

May 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Monday warned of action against companies not complying with its norms on public shareholdings even as it was looking into the suggestions on guidelines for firms raising capital.

Government is committed to implement the verdict of SC: Dr. Walia

May 4, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Delhi Revenue Minister Dr. A.K. Walia said that the city government is committed to honour the judgement and implement it in true spirit,

10 policemen killed in Afghan bombing

April 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Kabul, April 28 (IANS) At least 10 policemen were killed Saturday in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's eastern Wardak province, Xinhua reported.

Three civilians killed, four injured in Afghan Wardak province

April 26, 2012 at 10:11 PM

Maidan Shar (Afghanistan), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Three civilians were killed and four other women injured Thursday when a mortar hit a house following a clash between Taliban and NATO-led forces in Afghan Wardak province, 35 km west of capital Kabul, the provincial government said.

EU's new sanctions against Syria target Assad's luxury lifestyle

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

Damascus, Apr 24 (ANI): The European Union has targeted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family member's luxury lifestyle by imposing a ban on the export of luxury goods to Damascus.

EU's new sanctions against Syria target Assad's luxury lifestyle

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Damascus, Apr 24 (ANI): The European Union has targeted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family member's luxury lifestyle by imposing a ban on the export of luxury goods to Damascus.

Spirit Airlines apologises and pulls Secret Service sex scandal spoof ad

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Wellington, April 22 (ANI): Responding to the request of Colombian government, Spirit Airlines has issued an apology and pulled a "More Bang For Your Buck" ad spoofing the Secret Service prostitution scandal, according to NBC Miami.

Pakistan, India discuss petroleum products trade, TAPI pipeline

March 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistan Petroleum and Natural Resources Secretary Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry discussed on bilateral trade of petroleum products forward and the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project with Indian counterpart GC Chaturvedi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Wayne Rooney and son Kai paint mugs for mum Coleen

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Wayne Rooney spent Mother's Day painting mugs with his two-year-old son Kai in a pottery shop.

Wayne Rooney and son Kai paint mugs for mum Coleen

March 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): Wayne Rooney spent Mother's Day painting mugs with his two-year-old son Kai in a pottery shop.

Ayrton Senna's helmet and racing suit goes under the hammer

February 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Ayrton Senna's helmet along with one of his racing suits, are being put up for auction in the Race Retro Sale taking place during the annual Silverstone Auction in the UK this month.

Ayrton Senna's helmet and racing suit goes under the hammer

February 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): Ayrton Senna's helmet along with one of his racing suits, are being put up for auction in the Race Retro Sale taking place during the annual Silverstone Auction in the UK this month.

Qantas boss says proposed law will threaten airline's future

February 6, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Canberra (Australia), Feb.6 (ANI): Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has said a proposed legislation forcing Qantas to maintain its base in Australia and perform the majority of heavy aircraft maintenance and training at home, would seriously threaten the airline's future.

Qantas boss says proposed law will threaten airline's future

February 6, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Canberra (Australia), Feb.6 (ANI): Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has said a proposed legislation forcing Qantas to maintain its base in Australia and perform the majority of heavy aircraft maintenance and training at home, would seriously threaten the airline's future.

India, Pakistan agree to transit fee formula for TAPI gas pipeline project

January 25, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to a transit fee formula for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

Interior decoration industry growing in India

January 3, 2012 at 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): Indians are fast developing a taste for the good life and this is showing in the rapid growth in the business of interior decoration market.

Delhi court asks websites to remove objectionable material by Feb.6

December 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec.24 (ANI): A Delhi Metropolitan magistrate's court has told representatives of 21 social networking sites, including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and Youtube, to remove all derogatory content by February 6, 2012.

High inflation mars Christmas festivities in Bengal

December 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (ANI): Ahead of the Christmas celebrations, customers as well as traders in West Bengal said that high inflation rate has dampened the festive spirit this year.

'Chak Shahzad farmhouse still in Musharraf's name'

December 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

Islamabad, Dec 21(ANI): There is no record showing former president Pervez Musharraf gifted his Chak Shahzad farmhouse to his wife, a court has been told.

Paula Abdul to sell 'American Idol' outfits for charity

December 19, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): Paula Abdul is set to sell a number of her personal belongings and famous 'American Idol' outfits, to raise money for her favourite charities.

Hundreds march in Pakistan's Hyderabad city in protest against murder of three Hindus

November 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Islamabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hundreds of protesters marched in Pakistan's Hyderabad city against the murder of three Hindus in Shikarpur on the call of the Joint Action Committee for Peace and Justice.

Iranian actress Vafemehr spared lashing for appearing in Oz film without 'hijab'

October 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Tehran, Oct 28 (ANI): Iranian actress Marzieh Vafemehr has been spared 90 lashes and further imprisonment for her role in the South Australian film 'My Tehran for Sale', Amnesty International has claimed.

Ahmadinejad criticizes young student's flogging, but not jailed Iranian actresses'

October 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Tehran, Oct 12 (ANI): Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has criticized the recent flogging of a student who was convicted of insulting him, but he has not voiced similar concerns for an Iranian actress who has been sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in prison for starring in a film.

Australia condemns Iranian actress' lashing sentence for working in movie

October 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM

Canberra, Oct 11 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has said that his government condemns the use of cruel and inhuman punishments in Iran after reports emerged that an actress was sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in jail for her role in a film.

Iranian actress to get 90 lashes for making film about regime's harsh restrictions on artists

October 10, 2011 at 11:18 AM

Tehran, Oct 10 (ANI): An Iranian actress has been sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in jail for working in a film that highlights the limits imposed on artists in the Islamic republic.

Sale of effigies of Ravana hit by inflation in Jaipur

October 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Jaipur, Oct 6 (ANI): The continuous price-rise and inflation has affected the sale of effigies of ten-headed mythological demon king Ravana in Jaipur.

Shakira gets Latin Grammy honour for contribution to music, charity work

October 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): Pop superstar Shakira will be honoured with a special Latin Grammy award for her contribution to music and tireless charity work.

Pak authorities term Musharraf aide's drawings of farmhouse map fake

September 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

Islamabad, Sep.28 (ANI): The Capital Development Authority has termed as fake the drawings of the map of the Chak Shahzad farmhouse submitted by Pervez Mushrraf's aide a few days ago.

Shakira gets Latin Grammy honour for contribution to music, charity work

September 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

Washington, Sept 27 (ANI): Pop superstar Shakira will be honoured with a special Latin Grammy award for her contribution to music and tireless charity work.