Centre to setup model colleges in educationally backward districts
Thursday, 21.01.2010, 10:58am
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved the introduction of a new Scheme to provide central assistance for setting up of a model degree college in each of the identified 374 educationally backward districts
Alexandra Burke sizzles in red-hot bikini in Barbados
Wednesday, 30.12.2009, 07:48am
X Factor star Alexandra Burke left tongues wagging after sporting a scarlet two piece on a beach.
Vanessa Hudgens sues website over nude pics
Friday, 25.12.2009, 01:55am
Vanessa Hudgens has sued a website for refusing to take down her private nude "self-portrait photographs."
Santa swaps sleigh for rescue boat, saves duo from drowning!
Tuesday, 22.12.2009, 01:47am
Santa steered a rescue boat to save two lives at the Torquay beach in Victoria.
Hindu gods on Thailand postage stamps
Monday, 21.12.2009, 09:03am
Thailand has reportedly launched postage stamps of Hindu gods.
JLo shows off her dancing skills at ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finale
Thursday, 17.12.2009, 12:19pm
Jennifer Lopez showed no sign of letdown after her minor tumble at the American Music Awards when she performed for the finale of Fox''s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.
Ferguson happy with Man U’s goal-glut in Premier League this season
Thursday, 17.12.2009, 06:02am
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he is satisfied with the goal scoring rate so far in the Premier League this season.
Clooney''s Up in the Air with Golden Globes nominations
Wednesday, 16.12.2009, 02:04am
Hollywood hunk George Clooney''s new film ''Up in the Air'' is leading the Golden Globes nominations list with six nods.
Rocket-shaped minaret, giant arches outside London’s mosque sparks controversy
Monday, 14.12.2009, 08:09am
A huge rocket-shaped minaret and two giant arches in the style of Muslim headscarves outside London’s Brick Lane Jamme Masjid has sparked off a controversy, as community leaders believe it risks swelling racial tension in the borough.
Worms may offer new epilepsy treatments
Thursday, 10.12.2009, 07:51am
A new study on worms by researchers at the University of Alabama has shed light on cellular mechanisms that could be exploited to treat epilepsy.
Hijab clad Brit Muslim woman branded terrorist by Christian hotel owner
Wednesday, 09.12.2009, 07:07am
A Christian hotel owner asked a Brit Muslim woman because she was wearing a hijab.
China says pledge on emission cuts not subject to international scrutiny
Monday, 07.12.2009, 07:27am
Chinese officials have said that their country’s pledge to reduce its carbon emissions relative to the growth of its economy will not be binding or subject to international verification, thereby casting doubts on the effectiveness of any agreements expected to be reached this week in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Stare at boobs for 10mins a day to live an additional 5yrs! (Re-issue)
Sunday, 06.12.2009, 08:29am
Stare at women’s breasts for 10 minutes a day and increase your life span by five years, that’s the conclusion of a new study.
England’s bid team has to get rid of its arrogance for a successful bid: Beckham
Sunday, 06.12.2009, 08:29am
David Beckham has boosted England''s chance of winning the 2018 football World Cup bid simply by his presence in Cape Town during the draw, as his appearance has wooed FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Vice-President Jack Warner.
People prefer partners with similar ancestry
Friday, 20.11.2009, 02:14am
When it comes to choosing a partner, people prefer marrying those with similar ancestry, but their decisions are not necessarily based on hair, eye or skin colour, according to a new study.
Common plastic chemical ‘contributes to ADHD in kids’
Friday, 20.11.2009, 02:14am
A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, say researchers.
Susan Boyle says she promised mum to do something with her life
Tuesday, 17.11.2009, 06:29am
Britain''s Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has accorded her international success to her late mother.
Amy Winehouse wants to fix her ''witch-like'' nose
Tuesday, 17.11.2009, 06:29am
After boobs, Amy Winehouse has turned her attention to her ''witch-like'' nose, it has emerged.
Italy''s weapon against swine flu: electronic holy water dispenser (Re-issue)
Sunday, 15.11.2009, 08:40am
Parishes in Italy have started installing electronic holy water dispensers in churches to keep church tradition alive for the faithful without the fear of catching swine flu.
It’s official: Cell phones affect your brain
Saturday, 14.11.2009, 01:48am
Swedish researchers have found that cell phone use triggers a specific biological effect in the brain.
Now, a social networking tool for natural historians
Tuesday, 10.11.2009, 10:38am
Researchers at London’s Natural History Museum have created a social networking tool called ‘Scratchpads’ where natural historians can get together and share their data.
US attitude towards Israel could be changing: Republican Congressman
Monday, 09.11.2009, 08:43am
A leading US Republican Congressman has warned that the attitude of Capitol Hill towards Israel could be changing.
Wenger threatens to quit over Arsenal Usmanov takeover
Sunday, 08.11.2009, 07:26am
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has threatened to quit the Gunners and move to Real Madrid if Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov wins the battle to seize control of the club.
BB assassination probe commission asks Pak to arrange meeting with Musharraf, ISI officials
Friday, 06.11.2009, 07:48am
The UN commission probing the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination case has asked the government to arrange a meeting with the former President General Musharraf and several other top military officials.
Mens'''' messiness angers female travellers the most
Thursday, 05.11.2009, 06:42am
Most women hate their partners’ messiness when they are travelling together, according to a new Australian survey.
