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

Tom Hanks puts luxury LA mansion for 3.3m pounds

June 16, 2013 at 4:37 PM

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Tom Hanks has put his Los Angeles home, which he purchased with wife Rita Wilson in 1988 after being nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'Big,' on sale for over 3.3 million pounds.

Cheetah rarely uses its top speed for hunting

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

London, June 13 (ANI): A new study has found that the fastest animal on land rarely uses its top speed to capture prey.

Tony Blair's Muslim sister-in-law plays down claim of 'home-wrecking'

June 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

London, June 10 (ANI): Tony Blair's sister-in-law, Lauren Booth has played down accusations of "home-wrecking" after she was pictured smiling alongside her new Muslim husband, Sohale Ahmed.

Secret life of your pet cat exposed

June 9, 2013 at 3:06 PM

London, June 9 (ANI): Researchers have proved that cats are really as fickle, fussy and finicky as the great poet TS Eliot wrote.

Unusual cow antibodies suggest new ways to make therapies for humans

June 9, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) focusing on an extraordinary family of cow antibodies points to new ways to make human medicines.

Aam Aadmi Party issues second list of 44 shortlisted nominees

June 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party Saturday issued its second list of 44 shortlisted candidates for 10 more constituencies of Delhi assembly, for which elections are scheduled later this year.

'Girls Gone Wild' honcho's sex tape being shopped on internet

June 6, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New York, June 6 (ANI): A hardcore sex tape that stars the 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis and his girlfriend is currently being shopped to various media outlets, according to reports.

Posh voted as 'woman of the decade'

June 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Wellington, June 5 (ANI): Victoria Beckham has been named "woman of the decade" at London's Glamour Woman Of The Year Awards.

Congress, BJP politicians buying up land: farmers

June 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Panaji, June 4 (IANS) Politicians from both the Congress and the BJP have been buying large tracts of land near a proposed airport site in north Goa, farmers protesting the project said Tuesday.

Sam Mendes back in talks to direct next 007 film

May 30, 2013 at 3:53 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): Sam Mendes has resumed talks with the producers of the James Bond films about the possibility of directing the next movie in the series.

New gene therapy can prevent potential influenza pandemic in mice

May 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM

Washington, May 30 (ANI): Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic in mice.

Met's ace Matt Harvey 'dating' Victoria's Secret model Anne V

May 26, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New York, May 26 (ANI): New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey and supermodel Anne V were reportedly spotted getting intimate in public at the New York Rangers playoff game at Madison Square Garden, on Thursday.

One killed, two injured in London 'terror' attack

May 23, 2013 at 1:18 AM

London, May 23 (IANS) Two men carrying weapons brutally assaulted and killed a man, said to be a soldier, in Woolwich in southeast London Wednesday afternoon. The two attackers were later shot and injured by police. Prime Minister David Cameron said there were strong indications that it was a "terrorist incident".

Oliver tops 110m hurdles at World Challenge Beijing

May 22, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Beijing, May 22 (IANS) With the absence of Chinese star Liu Xiang, American David Oliver topped the men's 110-metre hurdles at the 2013 IAAF World Challenge Beijing here, while China's Li Jinzhe continued his good form and grabbed a second win in the men's long jump.

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber big winners at Billboard Music Awards

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards.

Witherspoon, Phoenix reunite for crime drama

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Actors Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix will reportedly team up again for a crime thriller, to be directed by Paul Thomas.

Malaria parasites 'talk' to each other

May 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): In a surprise discovery, Melbourne scientists have found that malaria parasites can 'talk' to each other.

Many film versions of 'The Great Gatsby'

May 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Australian director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gasby" is only the latest in a series of screen adaptations of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book. From a silent version to, of course, the famous film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the novel has had several cinematic renditions.

Court urged to reject appeal of MJ's manslaughter doctor

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): A state attorney has urged a court to reject the appeal of Michael Jackson's doctor, who has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter of the pop legend because there were no serious errors made by the judge overseeing his criminal case.

Rita Wilson excited about Aniston's wedding

May 12, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 12 (IANS) Actress Rita Wilson is looking forward to Jennifer Aniston's marriage with actor Justin Theroux.

Johnnie Walker makes Double Black permanent member of whisky line

May 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): Johnnie Walker has added the robust, harder-to-find Double Black to its whisky family.

Sacred lotus bears closest resemblance to ancestor of flowering plants

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A team of researchers has reported that they have sequenced the sacred lotus genome, and the results offer insight into the heart of some of its mysteries.

3-D printable hand gun maker wants 'no control' on gun-making information

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Sydney, May 10 (ANI): A key US 'wiki weapon' agency, Defence Distributed, has expressed dismay over the U.S. Government's action to ban 3-D printed plastic guns.

U.S. government bans world's first 3-D printed plastic guns

May 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): The US government has banned 3-D printed plastic guns which has been seen by the law executors as a potentially dangerous weapon allowing anyone with access to a 3-D printer to manufacture guns at home.

Spain, US lead in downloads of 3D plastic pistol blueprints

May 10, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Spain and the US are the two countries with the most downloads of the 3D blueprints for homemade plastic pistols that were posted on the Internet this week by the Defense Distributed company with the aim of facilitating access to firearms out from under control by the authorities.

Indian-origin lawyer in Australia struck off rolls

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Sydney, May 9 (IANS) An Indian-origin lawyer in Australia has been disbarred from practising after it was found that he was guilty in a case of trying to pervert the course of justice while earlier practising in Fiji.

Akhilesh seeks Delhi Metro extension to Noida, Ghaziabad

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday wrote to the central urban development minister to expedite the extension of the Delhi Metro Rail service in the state's National Capital Region (NCR).

Odisha activist seeks release of confined wild tiger

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) An animal rights activist Wednesday demanded the release of a wild tiger who walked into a zoo in Odisha and has been in captivity since the past over a week.

Gaining weight easy for Isla Fisher

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Actress Isla Fisher says she easily put on weight to maker her character convincing in Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby".

Our bodies are not made for bikinis, says Alyssa Milano

May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Alyssa Milano put the task of shedding her weight on the backburner after she gave birth to her son Milo about twenty months back.

Fig 'more than just a fruit to humans'

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Not only as a common food, but figs are familiar to a wide cross-section of human society for their spiritual importance.

JLo, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard awards

May 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 3 (IANS) Singers Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Ed Sheeran will perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will also see performances by a host of other artists.

Nandankanan zoo closes white tiger safari to visitors

May 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha's Nandankanan Zoo has closed its white tiger safari to tourists for an indefinite period after a wild tiger walked into it, in probable search of a mate, an official said Wednesday.

SAFA calls for independent probe into match-fixing scandal

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Cape Town, May 1 (IANS) The South African Football Association (SAFA) has called for an independent probe into claims that it was involved in match-fixing schemes before the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

President Obama judged funnier that Conan O'Brien at White House dinner

April 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): President Obama managed to crack up the crowd more than host Conan O'Brien at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard spotted holding hands at Rolling Stones gig

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have spark rumours that they are dating again following a romantic display at a 'Rolling Stones' concert in Hollywood.

Franco to direct, act in 'Garden of Last Days' movie

April 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Los Angeles, April 30 (IANS) Actor James Franco is set to direct and act in the big-screen adaptation of Andre Dubus III's best-selling novel "Garden of Last Days".

Dame Helen Mirren crowned top actress at Olivier Awards

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

London, April 29 (ANI): Dame Helen Mirren was named the best actress at the Olivier Awards, for her stage role in 'The Audience.'

'Rocky' musical heading to Broadway in 2014

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who wrote and starred in the blockbuster hit 'Rocky', is hoping that a musical based on his beloved boxing film will also be a hit on Broadway.

Harassed for dowry, woman poisons herself in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman committed suicide by consuming poison outside a Metro station here, police said Sunday. Her husband and in-laws have been arrested for alleged dowry harassment.

Unidentified body of boy found in Delhi

April 28, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) An unidentified body, apparently of a teenaged boy with its head brutally crushed, was found Sunday in a park here, police said.

Guyana to mark 175th anniversary of arrival of Indians

April 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Two ships sailing out of Calcutta (now Kolkata) port on the eastern coast of India, the Whitby and Hesperus, reached British Guiana (now Guyana) on the northern coast of South America on May 5, 1838 after a perilous sea journey that lasted 112 days. More than 17 decades later, Guyana - a part of the Caribbean - is set to hold commemorative functions in early May to mark the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in the country.

New stage added to Guyana's Indian memorial

April 27, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Port of Spain, April 27 (IANS) A new multi-million dollar stage has been added to Monument Garden, a memorial site for the ancestors of Guyana's ethnic Indians in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago capital, Georgetown.

Fish win food fights based on strength of personality

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): When resources are in short supply for fish, personality traits like aggression can be more important than strength when it comes to survival, a new study has revealed.

Body found in river could be Sunil Tripathi's: Report

April 24, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Boston, April 24 (IANS) Police have pulled out a man's body from the Providence River and authorities said it is "very possible" that it is missing Indian origin student Sunil Tripathi, according to a media report.

Indian Coast Gaurd ship Rajdoot commissioned

April 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajdoot, designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers here, was commissioned by Controller General of Defence Accounts Arunava Dutt at a function here Monday.

Hawkers turn marketing gurus during IPL

April 20, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) After heavy marketing of branded merchandise, desserts and drinks themed on the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) hawkers selling flags, headbands and caps have also taken to advertising their wares with a twist.

London Marathon runners hope for an excellent show

April 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Nairobi, April 19 (IANS) Kenyan marathon runners Friday left for London buoyant about staging an excellent show during Sunday's race.

14 thoroughbreds found at Mexico drug lab

April 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Mexico City, April 19 (IANS/EFE) Police found 14 thoroughbreds at an illegal drug lab in Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico, and arrested four suspects, officials said.

Obama accuses senators of buckling to pro-gun lobby

April 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 18 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama Wednesday accused some senators of buckling to pressure from the pro-gun lobby and voting against the bipartisan amendment that was intended to expand background checks for all weapons buyers.

How Earth's magnetosphere reflect solar particles outward

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): NASA's Wind spacecraft has provided new information about the changing conditions in the Earth's magnetosphere, a giant bubble created by its own magnetic fields.

Garden Reach shipbuilders aims 20 percent annual growth

April 16, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) is expecting a turnover of over Rs.1,700 in the current fiscal and aiming to grow annually by 20 percent, a top official of the defence establishment said Tuesday.

Rebel Wilson mocks celeb wardrobe malfunctions by staging own 'nip slip'

April 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, Apr. 16 (ANI): Rebel Wilson poked fun at infamous celebrity nipple slips by revealing a weird fake flesh with two nipples, as she opened the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, the Mirror reported.

Most don't confuse romantic comedies with reality

April 15, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): Watching romantic comedy films does not lead young adults to develop unrealistic expectations about relationships, according to a new study.

Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence win big at MTV Movie Awards

April 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS) Actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence won the trophy for delivering the best male and best female performances respectively, for their roles in "Silver Linings Playbook" at the MTV Movie Awards.

Interrupting protein can help boost immunity: Study

April 12, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Interrupting for a short period a protein responsible for immune functions can help boost the body's immunity against viral infections like HIV and hepatitis C, says a new study.

Taylor Swift dating surfer John John Florence?

April 10, 2013 at 7:25 AM

Sydney, April 10 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has reportedly moved on from One Direction singer Harry Styles. She is now dating surfer John John Florence, nicknamed JJ.

Shiv Sena ex-leader attacked in Delhi over parking

April 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A former Shiv Sena leader has complained that he was attacked by four people, including a woman, here following an argument over parking, said police Sunday.

Wilson, Tatum plan action film?

April 7, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Los Angeles, April 7 (IANS) Australian actress Rebel Wilson and Hollywood actor Channing Tatum are planning to work together in an action film.

West to design for fashion label

April 6, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) Celebrities including rappers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams will test their design instincts for a limited edition collection for Japanese clothing company Bathing Ape's 20th anniversary.

Dixon not worried about ageing

April 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

London, April 5 (IANS) TV personality Alesha Dixon doesn't worry about getting older and insists her thirties have been the best period of her life so far.

Hubble finds most distant supernova yet

April 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 5 (ANI): Using data gathered by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers at The Johns Hopkins University has found the farthest supernova so far of the type used to measure cosmic distances.

Conservative MP Rob Wilson accidently tweets porn site link

April 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 4 (ANI): A Tory MP accidentally tweeted a link to a porn site that offered his followers the chance to "find sex partners near you", on Wednesday.

Wilson ready for test at Panasonic Open India

April 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) England's Oliver Wilson is looking forward to testing himself against the best golfers from the Asian Tour when the third edition of the $300,000 Panasonic Open India begins at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.

Delhi cable operators to black out TVs against digitisation

March 29, 2013 at 5:06 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Cable TV operators here Friday said they would observe a 48-hour blackout to protest the March 31 digitisation deadline and an "unfair" revenue-sharing model under the digital addressable system (DAS).

India needs vibrant warship building industry: Navy chief

March 26, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Affirming the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation, chief of Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi Tuesday said the country needed a "vibrant and capable" warship construction industry.

Ryder Cup star Wilson aims to win Panasonic Open India

March 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson will aim to replicate his European form on Asian soil when he tees off at the $300,000 Panasonic Open India at Delhi Golf Club April 4-7.

Danny Boyle tipped to direct next 007 flick

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Danny Boyle could direct the next James Bond movie after the 'Skyfall' director, Sam Mendes, refused to helm another 007 project.

LFW: Sailex's 'Garden Safaria' shows military influences

March 24, 2013 at 7:54 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Designer Sailex's collection showcased Sunday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013 was inspired from the military. The designer said that he usually doesn't like naming his lines but decided to name this one "Garden Safari".

Bieber's secret killer wants to castrate singer

March 24, 2013 at 2:26 AM

Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber's secet killer, Dana Martin, who is serving life sentence for raping and killing a 15-year-old girl, says he still has it on mind to kill or castrate the singer.

Independent lawmaker joins Trinamool in Bengal

March 23, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Independent legislator Wilson Champramary, who had won the 2011 assembly polls with support from the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) from Kalchini in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, Saturday joined the Trinamool Congress.

Kashmir all set to expand their 'tulip garden' with newer varieties

March 23, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): Kashmir gear's up to give final touches to the picturesque Tulip Garden, which is the largest in Asia, as they introduced 26 new varieties of tulips, kick starting the sowing season in the valley.

Old Facebook pics, comments can help treat 'depression': Research

March 19, 2013 at 10:57 AM

London, Mar 19 (ANI): Facebook could be used to treat depression as 90 percent of users log on to the social networking site to remember happier times, experts have said.

British boxer fined 3,000 pounds over 'foul' Twitter outbursts

March 17, 2013 at 1:10 PM

London, Mar 17 (ANI): A British professional boxer has been fined 3,000 pounds and told to behave himself by boxing officials following his regular foul-mouthed tirades both on Twitter and in the open.

I'm not letting Daniel go, says 007 producer Barbara Broccoli

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, March 17 (ANI): Daniel Craig's 'Quantum of Solace' producer Barbara Broccoli will reportedly be increasing the incentives for the star to keep him in the iconic film role of 'James bond'.

Sonam Dubal celebrates decade in fashion with 'Winter Garden' range

March 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Designer Sonam Dubal celebrated tenth year of his label "Sanskar" with his latest collection titled "Winter Garden" at the ongoing autumn-winter edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Hemant-Nandita brings myriad hues of garden at WIFW

March 14, 2013 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The day two of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 Autumn-Winter seemed to be a perfect mix and match of summer and winter collection. While some designers showcased bold and dark gothic or vintage collection, others preffered to keep it light and simple.

English press ridicules 'useless, laughing stock' Oz squad for flop show in India ahead of July's A

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): The British press has been celebrating the poor performance of the touring Australian squad in the ongoing Tests against India, with words like 'turmoil', 'disarray', 'laughing stock' and 'useless' for the Oz team prominently featuring in English newspapers, ahead of the July's Ashes.

RiRi cancels Boston gig after contracting laryngitis

March 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Rihanna was forced to cancel her Sunday night's concert in Boston after contracting laryngitis.

Cop killing: Absconding Trinamool councillor arrested

March 7, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Mohammad Iqbal, the prime suspect in the Garden Reach police officer killing incident last month, was arrested Thursday from Bihar, police said.

Karzai, establishment angered by Pak's questionable role in Afghanistan

March 6, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Kabul, Mar. 6 (ANI): Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has once again raised the ante against Pakistan by robustly telling media during a joint interaction with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Kabul that Pakistan has taken "no practical steps" to help Afghanistan fight terrorism.

Wilson opens up about sexuality

March 5, 2013 at 12:25 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) Actor Richard Wilson, who has been named in a magazine's list of influential gay couples, has opened up about his sexual orientation.

Oz adventurer to pull giant boobs across Antarctica

March 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

London, Mar. 2 (ANI): An Australian adventurer is preparing to cross Antarctica by pulling a sled that has been moulded into the shape of his wife's breasts.

Oz adventurer to pull giant boobs across Antarctica

March 2, 2013 at 4:03 PM

London, Mar. 2 (ANI): An Australian adventurer is preparing to cross Antarctica by pulling a sled that has been moulded into the shape of his wife's breasts.

Presidency University students protest suspension of polls

March 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Kolkata, Mar 1 (IANS) Presidency University students took to the streets Friday to protest suspension of college union polls, saying the West Bengal government was interfering with the institution's autonomy.

NBA: Lakers lose to Nuggets

February 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Kobe Byrant scored 29 points but it did not prove to be enough as Los Angeles Lakers lost 108-119 to the Denver Nuggets for their first defeat after the NBA All-Star weekend Monday night.

'Skyfall', 'Zero Dark Thirty' share sound editing Oscar

February 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Two films - "Skyfall" and "Zero Dark Thirty" shared the best sound editing award, and "Les Miserables" clinched the best sound mixing trophy at The Oscars here Sunday night.

Sikkim's flower power: Gangtok blooms in exotic colours

February 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Gangtok, Feb 24 (IANS) Daisy, pansies, peonies, exotic seasonal blooms and orchids are the colours of this picture-postcard capital of this Himalayan state that opened its door to visitors with the inauguration of the International Flower Show 2013.

Singapore businessman assisting probe into football match-fixing

February 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Singapore, Feb 22 (IANS) Dan Tan Seet Eng, a Singaporean businessman who is reportedly the mastermind behind an international football match-fixing syndicate, is now helping authorities with investigations, local daily Straits Times quoted Singapore Police as saying Friday.

Left demands sacking of West Bengal minister

February 22, 2013 at 4:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) The Left Front Friday demanded the sacking of a West Bengal minister, accusing him of being involved in the Garden Reach incident in which a policeman was shot dead during a clash between student groups.

Ancient pigment inspires new nanomaterials

February 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A bright blue pigment used 5,000 years ago in Egypt is inspiring scientists to develop new nanomaterials for medical imaging devices, TV remote controls, security inks and other technology.

Bieber sports two gold watches

February 21, 2013 at 5:44 AM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Two gold watches on teenage singer Justin Bieber's wrist spoke volumes about his bank balance.

Cop killing: Trinamool plays down governor's remark

February 17, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (IANS) A Trinamool Congress MP Sunday played down the controversy over a minister "shielding" a councillor accused in a policeman's murder and blamed the media of putting words into the governor's mouth on the issue.

Bond girl Naomie Harris launches '007 train'

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

London, Feb 17 (ANI): Bond star Naomie Harris launched a Skyfall-branded train on the Flying Scotsman's old route from London to Edinburgh on Saturday.

Obamas celebrate Valentine's Day at restaurant

February 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, celebrated Valentine's Day here in style with a dinner at acclaimed Spanish chef Jose Andres' MiniBar restaurant.

Nitric oxide-producing bacteria extends life in roundworms

February 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Washington, February 15 (ANI): A new study found that a roundworm called Caenorhabditis elegans, an animal widely used in laboratory studies of aging, lives significantly longer when fed bacteria capable of manufacturing nitric oxide.

Love of music 'not natural but learnt'

February 15, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Washington, February 15 (ANI): A new study by University of Melbourne researchers has concluded that our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability.

Nitric oxide may help lengthen life

February 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Nitric oxide, a small molecule, may help increase longevity of an organism, says an American study.

Adidas to launch 'revolutionary' bouncy shoe powered by energy capsules

February 15, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, Feb. 15 (ANI): Adidas will soon be launching a new shoe, which has an added bounce built into its soles.

Love of music is learnt, like any other skill

February 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) Our love of music is learnt just like any other skill, and neither inherited nor based on innate natural ability, says a new study from the University of Melbourne.