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Tamil Nadu Police expect breakthrough in match fixing

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police is expecting a breakthrough soon in the cricket betting case in which six bookies were arrested here Friday, a police officer said.

DPRK launches 3 short-range missiles

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday launched three short-range guided missiles into the Sea of Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korea's defense ministry.

Japan confirms DPRK launched missile

May 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese government confirmed the DPRK's missile launches on Saturday, saying none of the missiles have landed in Japan's territorial waters, Kyodo news agency reported.

Emma Watson took inspiration from Kardashians for 'The Bling Ring' role

May 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 17(ANI): Emma Watson has revealed that she took inspiration from the Kardashian sisters for her role in the upcoming movie 'The Bling Ring'.

Emma Watson watched reality shows to prepare for movie

May 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Actress Emma Watson says she watched "Keeping Up with The Kardashians" and "The Hills" to prepare herself for "The Bling Ring".

'Curb on gold imports may hit India-South Africa trade'

May 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) India's taking measures to curb gold imports on the back of high current account deficit may impact its bilateral trade with South Africa which is a major exporter of the yellow metal, a South African diplomat said Thursday.

One miner dead in Meghalaya mine

May 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Shillong, May 16 (IANS) One miner has died and two more are trapped inside a flooded coal pit in Meghalaya, officials said Thursday.

Angelina Jolie's doctor blogs double mastectomy details

May 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Angelina Jolie's doctor has written the details of the actress' double mastectomy with the aim of helping women understand the preventive treatment.

Rebels try to extort Rs.5 lakh from Meghalaya lawmaker

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Shillong, May 14 (IANS) The outlawed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have threatened to kill Meghalaya Congress legislator Limison D. Sangma if he fails to pay Rs.5 lakh extortion money, police said Tuesday.

Marvel hopes to have cast back for `The Avengers 2'

May 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS/EFE) "The Avengers" in 2012 became the movie with the third biggest box office in history, raking in more than $1.5 billion, but Marvel Studios is not sure that its actors, including Robert Downey Jr., will return to shoot "The Avengers 2".

Close shave for Meghalaya school students

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Shillong, May 13 (IANS) School children in a remote village in Meghalaya had a close shave Monday as they escaped unhurt following a gunfight between police and the rebels in the premises, police said.

N Korea replaces hardline defence chief with little-known army general

May 13, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Brisbane, May 13 (ANI): North Korea has replaced its hardline defence chief Kim Kyok Sik with a little-known army general.

Brazil's official World Cup musical instrument banned

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IANS) Police in Brazil have banned the use of the caxirola - the country's version of the vuvuzela - from a 2014 World Cup football stadium amid safety concerns.

Oz's most expensive bacon and egg roll comes with price tag of $120

May 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Melbourne, May 12 (ANI): The head chef of an Australian restaurant has created a 120-dollar egg and bacon roll, which she herself isn't sure if she'd eat it or not.

Mexican-American Raquel Pomplun named Playboy Playmate of the Year

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Raquel Pomplun has landed Playboy's coveted Playmate of the Year title.

19-year-old Indian wins Theil Fellowship

May 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Ritesh Agarwal, who founded Oravel.com, a startup that provides an alternative to hotel stays in India, has bagged the $100,000 Thiel Fellowship for 2013.

Supreme Court tells Centre to decide on Posco mining license

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Government to take a decision on giving an iron ore license to the South Korean firm Posco for its proposed steel plant in Odisha's Khandadhar Hills.

South Korea's import prices edge up

May 10, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korea's import prices edged up last month as the depreciation of the South Korean currency offset the effect from lower crude oil prices, central bank data showed Friday.

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the base rate for the first time in seven months.

Two guys apologised to me: Ramcharan Teja on road accident

May 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Ramcharan Teja, who was in the run-in on a road in Hyderabad with two software engineers who were allegedly roughed up by the Telugu star's bodyguards for obstructing his car, says the two did it to grab his attention and later apologised.

Ram Charan in a roadside tiff

May 5, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Telugu actor Ram Charan Sunday allegedly got manhandled two people for not making way for him at a traffic signal here. A case has been registered against the actor at the Banjara Hills police station.

Jaime King announces pregnancy

May 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jaime King has announced she is expecting her first child with filmmaker husband Kyle Newman.

Corinthians' Pato eager for early goal against Boca

May 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 3 (IANS) Corinthians will need an early goal if they are to overturn a 0-1 deficit against Boca Juniors in their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg May 15, said Brazilian football striker Alexandre Pato.

Proposed BRICS bank not a threat, says ADB

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The proposed BRICS development bank is not a threat to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will instead complement the multilateral lending agencies, ADB president Takehiko Nakao said Thursday.

General Motors pulls racist ad calling China as 'land of Fu Manchu'

May 2, 2013 at 1:16 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): US carmaker General Motors (GM) is withdrawing a TV commercial for its Chevrolet Trax four-wheel drive after its soundtrack was deemed 'offensive'.

World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock pens 124th book at 105

April 30, 2013 at 1:48 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): World's oldest romantic novelist Ida Pollock has released her 124th book at age of 105.

South Korea's industrial output reduces

April 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Seoul, April 30 (IANS) South Korea's industrial output reduced last month as external uncertainties such as slow growth in major economies weighed on the export-driven economy, a government report showed Tuesday.

Oz selectors eyeing Wade for deputy role for Champions Trophy

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Australian cricketer Matthew Wade has reportedly emerged as a leading candidate for the role of vice-captain for the one-day side for the ICC Champions Trophy.

LG Electronics begins sale of world's 1st curved OLED TV

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Beijing, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea's consumer electronics giant LG Electronics said Monday that it began sales of curved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TV for the first time in the global industry.

Simpson celebrates daughter's first birthday

April 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson celebrated their daughter Maxwell's first birthday with around 50 guests.

Kim, Kanye may face homelessness

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian and her rapper-boyfriend Kanye West may reportedly face homelessness when their first baby is born.

South Korea's current account surplus almost doubles

April 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Seoul, April 29 (IANS) South Korea's current account surplus almost doubled in March, compared to February, thanks to robust exports of IT products such as smartphones and semiconductors, central bank data showed Monday.

'Harry Potter' girl Emma Watson smokes, strips in new flick

April 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, Apr. 26 (ANI): Emma Watson is seen smoking, stripping and doing an American accent - a sharp contrast to her 'Harry Potter' days - in the first trailer released of her new film 'The Bling Ring.'

South Korea's economic growth accelerates

April 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's economic growth accelerated to a two-year high in the first quarter, breaching market estimates, as brisk exports offset a reduction in private consumption, central bank data showed Thursday.

Hyundai Motor's operating profit reduces

April 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, saw its operating profit fall 10.7 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, a regulatory filing showed Thursday.

South Korea's GDP growth accelerates

April 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Seoul, April 25 (IANS) South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated to 0.9 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier on the back of brisk exports that offset a reduction in private consumption, central bank data showed Thursday.

Key US lawmaker backs high-skilled immigration from India

April 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Highlighting the rapidly growing trade and economic engagement between India and the US, Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has conveyed her deep appreciation to a key lawmaker for his support for high-skilled immigration.

Nelson Mandela's inspirational quotes take over Times Square billboards

April 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): A video installation of speeches by Nelson Mandela's, the former South African leader, is taking over many electronic billboards in New York's Times Square.

World's first supermodel Janice Dickinson 'broke'

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Apr. 23 (ANI): World's first supermodel Janice Dickinson is reportedly broke and has declared bankruptcy.

India urged to help end killings in Myanmar

April 22, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Human Rights Watch Monday urged India to use its influence with Myanmar authorities to demand an end to attacks on Muslims there.

Snoop Lion's 4/20 party in Hollywood shut down by cops

April 21, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): 'Snoop Lion 420 Festival' organised by the Snoop Lion himself was shut down even before the star of the show arrived because some of the neighbours were reportedly not happy with the noise it was producing.

Psy's 'Gentleman' banned in South Korea

April 19, 2013 at 5:16 AM

London, April 19 (IANS) Korean pop star Psy's latest single "Gentleman" has made him a global star, but in his native South Korea the video has been banned by the officials.

SC slams brakes on Vedanta's Niyamgiri project

April 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Vedanta's bauxite mining project in Odisha's Niyamgiri Hills got stuck once again as the Supreme Court Thursday asked it to go back to the gram sabha for the consideration of the tribals' religious and cultural aspects.

Older people stop foraging too early resulting in memory decline

April 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): Older people struggle to recall items because they flit too often between 'patches' in their memories, a new study has suggested.

I've been back on the booze, drugs but I am not splitting with Sharon, says Ozzy Osbourne

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Ozzy Osbourne, who stunned his family and pals when he managed to banish his addiction almost a decade ago, has revealed that he is just 44 days sober, following an 18-month binge.

Iran's football team to play friendly against Oman

April 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Tehran, April 16 (IANS) Iran's national football team will face Oman in a friendly match May 22 in Muscat.

Christina Aguilera buys 10m dollars mansion

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Christina Aguilera has reportedly bought a mansion worth 10 million dollars mansion near Charlie Sheen's Beverly Hills' home.

Jack Osbourne rubbishes 'parents split' rumours

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New York, April 15 (ANI): Jack Osbourne has said that the reports of his famous parents' splitting up is "bulls**t."

Russia in World Sledge Hockey semis

April 16, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Moscow, April 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia powered into the semi-finals of the Sledge Hockey World Championships Tuesday with a 1-0 defeat of Italy.

Gen Next tech deployments to spur fixed and mobile growth in S.Asia

April 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (ANI-Business Wire India): South Asia's low broadband penetration and high mobile subscriber base creates an ideal setting for mobile network and infrastructure development.

Robbie Williams reveals burial dilemma

April 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, April 15 (ANI): Robbie Williams has become obsessed with his own death and has started planning his funeral, saying that he wants to be buried in Los Angeles.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne 'separated'

April 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, Apr. 15 (ANI): Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have reportedly been living apart for past three weeks, raising fears about the couple's 31-year-marriage.

Sharon, Ozzy Osbourne living separately

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Reality TV star Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are reportedly living apart and haven't seen each other in weeks.

Humphries accused of ripping off suit shop

April 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 13 (IANS) Basketball player Kris Humphries is being sued for reportedly tricking a suit shop in Beverly Hills.

Meghalaya storm: Ex-gratia announced for victims' kin

April 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Shillong, April 12 (IANS) The Meghalaya government Friday announced ex-gratia payment of Rs.1.5 lakh to the next of kin of each of those killed in a cyclonic storm late Wednesday.

Ten-man Palmeiras seal Libertadores knockout berth

April 12, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Sao Paulo, April 12 (IANS) Midfielder Charles struck a second-half winner as 10-man Palmeiras secured a place in the Copa Libertadores knockout phase with a 1-0 victory over Libertad.

Seth MacFarlane denies rumours of dating Charlize Theron

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, April 12 (ANI): Seth MacFarlane has denied rumours of a romance with Charlize Theron.

MJ 'used secret anti-drug implant to combat addiction'

April 11, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, April 11(ANI): Michael Jackson had a secret medical implant to stop him getting pleasure from opiates.

South Korea freezes interest rates

April 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 2.75 percent despite the government's pressure to cut rates to revitalize the economy.

Mukundra Hills: Rajasthan's third tiger reserve

April 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Jaipur, April 11 (IANS) After Ranthambore and Sariska, Rajasthan will now boast of yet another tiger reserve. The state government has declared the Mukundra Hills a reserve for the conservation of the majestic cats, officials said Thursday.

South Korea freezes key rate

April 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea's central bank Thursday froze its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent, keeping its wait-and-see stance for six straight months, reported Xinhua.

Theron 'just friends' with MacFarlane

April 11, 2013 at 6:52 AM

London, April 11 (IANS) Actress-model Charlize Theron ended up sparking rumours that she is dating comedian Seth MacFarlane. But it emerges that they are "just friends".

Indo-German sci-tech cooperation gets boost with roadshow

April 10, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Giving a fillip to Indo-German cooperation in science and technology, a unique platform set up by the German government to woo bright Indian minds is to set off on a roadshow through the Andhra Pradesh capital Hyderabad.

Sri Lanka says 26,000 workers in SKorea safe

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Colombo, April 10 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government said Wednesday that over 26,000 migrant workers in South Korea were safe.

S. Korea shifts 'Watchcon' threat status from 3 to 2 as North readies missile test

April 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Sydney, Apr 10 (ANI): South Korean forces have raised their alert status to reflect indications of a 'vital threat', ahead of an expected North Korean missile test, a report has said.

South Korea's jobless rate falls

April 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Hong Kong, April 10 (IANS) South Korea's jobless rate fell in March from a month earlier and job creation also picked up speed, raising expectations that labour market conditions might be rebounding from a slump, a government report showed Wednesday.

Ban Ki-moon condemns killing of peacekeepers

April 9, 2013 at 10:29 PM

United Nations, April 9 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday condemned the killing of Indian peacekeepers in an ambush in the east part of South Sudan, and said he was "appalled" by the incident, reported Xinhua.

S. Korea sees North's warning to foreigners as psychological warfare

April 9, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Seoul, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): South Korea is seeing the warning by North Korea to foreigners in Seoul to consider evacuation as psychological warfare, the presidential office said Tuesday.

N.Korea says Korean Peninsula inching close to thermo-nuclear war(Update:thermo)

April 9, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Pyongyang, April 9 (Xinhua-ANI): North Koea on Tuesday warned that the Korean Peninsula is inching closure to engaging in a thermo-nuclear war, and asked foreign citizens in both countries to seriously consider the option of leaving the region for their own safety.

I don't think women can have it all, says Drew Barrymore

April 6, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, Apr. 6 (ANI): Drew Barrymore has said that she has had to give up "so much," since she gave birth to her daughter Olive last September.

Brazil's oil production drops

April 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Oil production in Brazil averaged 2.017 million barrels per day in February, down 8.5 percent from the same month of 2012, when output totaled 2.205 million bpd, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said.

Superman suit expected to fetch 20k pounds at auction

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, April 1(ANI): The costume worn by Christopher Reeve in his fourth Superman film, is set to fetch 20,000 pounds at an auction this week.

South Korea's exports rebound

April 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) South Korea's exports rebounded in March, sending the trade balance to stay in the black for 14 straight months, as demand from emerging economies for IT products boosted the country's main growth engine, a government report showed Monday.

Clarke confident 'fallen' Oz would rise again from 'Ashes'

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Sydney, Mar 31 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has claimed his team would overcome their current doldrums to give clear favorites England a run for their money during the all important Ashes series this year.

Pistorius has no desire to leave South Africa despite winning right to travel abroad

March 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' uncle has claimed the double-amputee Olympic sprinter has no intentions to leave South Africa despite winning the right to travel in an appeal against his bail conditions.

Summer melt season 'getting longer on Antarctic Peninsula'

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): A new research from the Antarctic Peninsula has shown that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years.

Bolivia to officially launch 2014 Dakar Rally in April

March 28, 2013 at 2:02 PM

La Paz (Bolivia), March 28 (IANS) Bolivian President Evo Morales and Amaury Sport Organization (ASO) will officially launch the 2014 Dakar Rally April 16 here to highlight the tourist potential the South American country offers, Bolivia's presidency minister Juan Ramon Quintana said.

South Korea slashes 2013 growth outlook

March 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Seoul, March 28 (IANS) South Korea's finance ministry Thursday slashed its 2013 growth outlook for the country to 2.3 percent from an earlier estimation of 3 percent, citing uncertainties in the global economy and risk factors in the domestic economy such as massive household debts and the sluggish real estate market.

South Korea maintains current account surplus

March 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Seoul, March 28 (IANS) South Korea kept the current account surplus trend for 13 straight months due to faster reduction in imports than exports, central bank data showed Thursday.

Pujara 7th in Test batting rankings

March 27, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Dubai, March 27 (IANS) Consistent performances with the bat have helped India's Cheteshwar Pujara move into the top 10 of the ICC rankings for Test batsmen for the first-time in his career.

Too many choices make decision making risky

March 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): The more choices people have, the riskier the decisions they make, according to a new study.

FIFA set for $5 billion World Cup windfall

March 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to provide a record $5 billion windfall for FIFA, according to audit and consultancy firm BDO.

'Rare' Beatles Shea Stadium photos fetch $48K at auction

March 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

London, March 25 (ANI): Pictures of The Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium concert, which were taken by an amateur photographer, have been sold out for 48,000 dollars.

PM to visit Durban to push growth in BRICS summit

March 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday set to visit to Durban, South Africa to attend BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - summit. At Durban he would look forward to find out ways of reviving growth, pushing investments and sustaining macroeconomic stability in the 5th BRICS Summit.....................

UAE's Fujairah becomes twin of S.Korea's Tongyeong

March 25, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Abu Dhabi, March 25 (IANS/WAM) The emirate of Fujairah in the UAE and South Korea's Tongyeong city have signed an agreement to become twin cities.

Faithful crowd churches in Kerala on Palm Sunday

March 24, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) Across Kerala, churches witnessed a good number of Christians turning up for the Palm Sunday service.

McConaughey supports shamed pal Armstrong despite being duped

March 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM

London, Mar 23 (ANI): American actor Matthew McConaughey has insisted his close friend Lance Armstrong, who had confessed of being a drug cheat in January after years of denials, is not liar despite being duped by his pal.

90 South Korean firms hear India's business pitch

March 21, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Seoul, March 21 (IANS) More than 90 South Korean companies participated here Thursday at a symposium on business opportunities in India's infrastructure, power, electronics, and IT sectors.

Juventus interested in Alexis Sanchez

March 20, 2013 at 5:14 PM

Milan, March 20 (IANS) Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez's agent will meet Juventus director general Beppe Marotta before the end of this month, local media reported Wednesday.

South Korea's corporate bankruptcies fall

March 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Seoul, March 19 (IANS) South Korea's corporate bankruptcies fell to a record low last month as business days declined due to the Lunar New Year's holiday, central bank data showed Tuesday.

UN political chief travels to India, Pakistan

March 19, 2013 at 2:26 PM

United Nations, March 19 (IANS) Jeffrey Feltman, the UN under-secretary-general for political affairs, has left for a week-long visit to South Asia, which includes stops in Nepal, India and Pakistan, an official said.

US denies plotting to kill Venezuelan opposition leader

March 19, 2013 at 2:33 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) The Obama administration Monday rejected accusations of any US involvement in a plot to assassinate a Venezuelan opposition leader.

Pakistan seeks UN ban on drone strikes against sovereign countries

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 18 (ANI): Pakistan is seeking a United Nations ban on the unilateral use of drones against sovereign countries.

India should expand trade with Africa: Godrej

March 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India needs to enhance trade and business with Africa to enhance "South-South" cooperation, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Adi Godrej said here Sunday.

Pistorius' 'prized' trophies lay strewn across Pretoria home on night of Steenkamp's murder

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): In a further shock for murder-accused Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, police investigating the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have reportedly revealed that they had found Pistorius' prized trophies strewn across the floor of the Pretoria home on the night Steenkamp was shot dead.

US wants to see free, fair elections in Pakistan: Nuland

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 17 (ANI): The US State Department has said the country looks forward to free and fair elections in Pakistan that will mark the country's first civilian-to-civilian democratic transition.

Russian minister against LNG supply to Europe

March 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Moscow, March 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said he is opposed to liquefied natural gas supplies to the European market, citing Asia-Pacific as a priority market for LNG exports.

'Giant' Irfan helps Pak draw level in ODI series after beating Proteas in Centurion

March 16, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 16 (ANI): Pakistan's giant fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets to help the visitors draw level in their five match one-day series after beating South Africa by six wickets in Centurion on Friday.

UN Women's chief quits

March 16, 2013 at 11:02 AM

United Nations, March 16 (IANS) UN Women's chief Michelle Bachelet has decided to step down, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement issued here.

Reddy Laboratories' founder chairman Anji Reddy dead

March 15, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) Kallam Anji Reddy, the founder chairman of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, passed away Friday at a hospital here following brief illness. He was 73.