Everything you need to know about Chempanoda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Chempanoda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) With the US government cutting the budget for space missions, former NASA astronaut Marsha S. Ivins Thursday said her country loved to spend more on pizza than on space exploration.
Beijing, May 3 (IANS) China and the US should promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Thursday.
London, May 3 (IANS) LaTanya Richardson, the wife Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson, has opened up about the couple's 40-year relationship, saying her husband is smart but emotionally disconnected.
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London, May 2 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has been nominated for an award by heavy metal magazine Kerrang! alongside Jared Leto and Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds.
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson, who has welcomed daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson with fiance Eric Johnson, says becoming parents is the greatest experience of their lives.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): It seems that Jessica Simpson's few hours old baby, Maxwell Drew Johnson, already has many fans and among her biggest fans are actress mother, former football player father Eric Johnson and her maternal grandmother, Tina Simpson.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Ryan O'Neal has chronicled his lost love Farrah Fawcett's heart-breaking last moments in his new book.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman has changed her stance about doing a porn movie and is ready to do it as long as the price is right.
Rio de Janeiro, April 30 (IANS) Two first-half goals by Uruguay international striker Loco Abreu helped Brazilian club Botafogo reach the Carioca Cup final with a 3-1 win over Vasco da Gama.
Vienna, Apr 30 (ANI): Libya's former oil minister Shukri Ghanem has been found dead in the Danube river flowing through Vienna, Austria.
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Nicki Minaj, who is known for swearing in her songs, has urged parents to protect their children from the explicit lyrics on her albums.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Charlize Theron has joked that she now wishes that she had got her breast surgically enhanced years ago.
Sheffield (England), April 29 (IANS) China's Cao Yupeng lost 7-13 to Ryan Day of Wales in the last 16 clash while Stephen Hendry shut out the defending champion John Higgins 13-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship.
Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, may raise tariffs on hard liquor to about 20 percent a litre by 2015, according to a draft tax document issued by the finance ministry. Tax on cigarettes will also increase.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) A surgical mask worn by Michael Jackson at his last rehearsal is being auctioned and expected to fetch up to $150,000.
Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The crisis in Syria is impossible to settle if the international community ignores the positions of Russia and China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore is reportedly planning to marry her fiance Will Kopelman June 2 at her mansion in Montecito, California.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Al Qaeda had planned to carry out major attacks in Pakistan, show documents that US Marine commandos took away from the residence of Osama bin Laden, a media report said Friday.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): The woman who had been recently named Miss Dominican Republic will have to relinquish her crown as she is married, the contest organizers have said.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Miranda Kerr, who is often voted as one of the world's sexiest woman, has said that she doesn't see herself as a sex symbol but is comfortable posing in her underwear as she's happy with the way she looks.
Though, organic farming has proved to be very useful for the cultivation of healthy and nutritious food keeping in view the environmental concerns too but is not commonly practiced in most part of the world, the major reason behind this is the time factor to get the result. Organic farming is a time taking process, which is a bit slow in showing the result and thus making the process less favorite to the cultivators.
Washington, April 26 (ANI): Scientists have developed and successful tested a fabric coating that would take an active role in sloughing off grease, dirt, strong acids and other gunk.
Qingdao (China), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese and Russian warships joined a drill Thursday morning in the Yellow Sea of the Pacific Ocean.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): From rock to world beat, pop to blues, music has the power to do much beyond causing the toe to tap.
Rome, April 26 (IANS) AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted that his side could still retain the Serie A title after they beat a 10-man Genoa 1-0.
Madrid, April 25 (Xinhua-ANI): FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola offered his side's supporters a consolation after Barca's painful exit from the Champions League on Tuesday night.
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has hailed his players after their remarkable victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Thursday.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) LG Electronics has posted 448.2 billion won ($394 million) in operating profit for the first quarter, a regulatory filing showed Wednesday.
Moscow, April 25 (IANS) Russia's federal budget deficit is expected to shrink to 0.1 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012, down from a previous forecast of 1.5 percent, the finance ministry said.
Bern, April 25 (IANS) The world's largest solar-powered plane, Swiss-made Solar Impulse, will take its first-ever cross-continent flight in May or June.
Abu Dhabi, April 24 (IANS/WAM) Seven UAE engineering students will receive training on aeronautics in France, it was announce here Tuesday.
London, April 24 (IANS) London Mayor Boris Johnson has been accused by opposition Labour MPs of using dust particle suppressants around air quality monitors in the British capital to bring down the monitor readings.
London, Apr 24 (ANI): Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba's three-year-old son cried out when he saw him collapse on TV during a football match as he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Sheffield, April 23 (IANS) Crucible Theater debutant China's Cao Yupeng stunned World Number 11 Mark Allen 10-6 in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.
London, April 23 (IANS) British supermodel Kate Moss and husband Jamie Hince are planning to renew their wedding vows at the Isle of Wight Festival in June.
Paris, April 22 (IANS) The French government said Sunday that the presidential elections recorded a voter turnout of over 70 percent, slightly lower than the figure registered in 2007. This is likely to go up by the time the polls close at 8 p.m. (18.00 GMT).
Cairo, Apr 21 (Xinhua-ANI): The Egyptian Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC) on Saturday set rules for the presidential election propaganda, which will kick off on April 30, state media reported.
Cairo, April 22 (Xinhua-ANI): The Egyptian Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC) has set rules for the presidential election propaganda, which will kick off on April 30, state media has reported.
Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Gabrielle Union's girlfriend Dwyane Wade is arguably his biggest fan, but sometimes it gets her into trouble.
Beijing, April 21 (IANS) A Russian naval fleet has arrived in China Saturday for a joint exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Yellow Sea next week.
Actress Salma Hayek has confessed that she wanted to be a single parent and that she also thought of adoption before meeting her spouse businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Actress Salma Hayek admits she wanted to be a single parent and that she considered adoption before meeting her husband, businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, has somewhat baffled astronomers since long.n the past, because of its proximity to the Sun, it has been difficult for Earth-based telescopes to observe Mercury against the ferocious solar light.
London, April 20 (IANS) Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy, who recently became a mother, has rejoined her bandmates of The Saturdays. But there's still some time before she can be seen on the stage.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Bolton boss Owen Coyle has said that Fabrice Muamba playing again in the Premier League will be huge boost for the people and fans attached to him.
Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) A senior UN official has praised the UAE for its efforts in combating human trafficking.
London, April 19 (ANI): Cheryl has confirmed that she has dropped 'Cole' from her stage name while announcing her comeback single and album.
Sydney, Apr 19(ANI): The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) met Cricket Australia (CA) representatives met this week to discuss the new incentive-based pay system, as cricketers set their eyes on the considerable amount of revenue that could be generated from the 2015 cricket World Cup.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Compared with no alcohol consumption, the pre and post-heart attack intakes of light and moderate amounts of alcohol could be associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular morality, a new study has revealed.
Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Under severe criticism for asking Trinamool supporters to 'socially boycott' CPI-M, state Food Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick Tuesday backtracked and alleged that his statement has been tampered with.
Beijing, April 17 (IANS) China is confident about achieving the full-year target of 10-percent growth in foreign trade, despite slowed growth in the first quarter due to cumulative factors, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Tuesday.
London, April 16 (ANI): Robin Gibb was still writing lyrics and making a "bucket list" of things to do in his hospital bed shortly before he fell into a coma, his friends have revealed.
Damascus, April 16 (IANS) To have international observers on our territory is in Syrian interest, a top Syrian official said Sunday, adding that it is so because they can help in exposing the crimes committed by armed groups, Xinhua reported.
Oslo, Apr 15 (ANI): Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who confessed to killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage, is likely to say during his trial on Monday that he should be facing a military tribunal, not a criminal court.
Damascus, April 15 (IANS) An armed group set ablaze a health centre Saturday in Syria's Latakai city, Xinhua reported.
London, April 14 (IANS) Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who has been battling cancer for the past few years, has gone into coma, following a bout of pneumonia.
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) In a move to strengthen emergency response capabilities in case of oil spill accidents, China has put the country's first oil spill response vessels (OSRV) into use.
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Natalie Portman has revealed that her style has changed since she became a mother to her baby son Aleph, as she wants to look more mature.
During hearing the 2 G spectrum case, special judge has warned various accused for the repeated major mistakes and said that they should abstain
During hearing the 2 G spectrum case, special judge has warned various accused for the repeated major mistakes and said that they should abstain
Former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has accepted that he was very angry in his youth and doesn?t like the person he was then.
Kiev, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A court in Ukraine Thursday sentenced a former defence minister to five years in jail for abuse of office.
London, Apr 12(ANI): For the first time ever the number of women and children being forced out of their homes across Britain due to vicious relationships has been revealed, which has raised new concerns regarding the impact of council funding cuts on local refuges.
London, Apr 12 (ANI): Mike Tyson has said that he was very angry when he was younger and doesn't like the way he was then.
Washington, Apr 12(ANI): US presidential contender and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has failed in an attempt to target President Barack Obama on women' issues, as his allegations that 92.3 percent of all jobs lost during Barack Obama's tenure have been lost by women, has been dubbed as 'false'
Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has praised Billy Bob Thornton for giving her the confidence to succeed in her career and personal life.
London, Apr 12 (ANI): A stillborn baby girl in Argentina was discovered breathing 12 hours after she was buried in a coffin.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Axl Rose has turned down the invitation to attend the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and has even declined his induction into the hall, thereby, shooting down the possibility of a 'Guns N' Roses' reunion.
London, Apr 12(ANI): Chelsea captain John Terry's blurry photograph, which was being used on cigarette packets as a part of anti-smoking campaign, will likely be replaced by another image soon, a senior official from India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revealed.
Washington, April 12 (IANS) The US federal government has registered a budget deficit of about $198 billion in March, the second largest monthly budget gap in the current fiscal year, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
Beijing, Apr 11 (ANI): A disabled rights activist and her husband were reportedly sentenced to jail by a Chinese court Tuesday on grounds of "provoking trouble."
Panaji, April 11 (IANS) Chief minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday banned mediapersons from the secretariat for the duration of the cabinet meeting, because he does not "like being nagged".
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Nicki Minaj has insisted that her infamous nip slip in August 2011 was an accident and not a means for publicity.
New York, Apr 11 (ANI): Usher and Justin Bieber have confirmed that they are going to collaborate on two duets for upcoming albums on Twitter.
Houston, April 11 (IANS) Iran's crude oil production is expected to fall by about 500,000 barrels per day by the end of this year due to a lack of investment resulting from sanctions against the country, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.
Madrid, April 10 (IANS/AKI) The Easter holiday weekend almost turned tragic for the 13-year-old grandson of Spain's King Juan Carlos, when the teenager shot himself in the foot.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Former Beatle Ringo Starr has revealed that despite being on stage for 50 years he still gets nervous and often throws up before a performance.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): An increasing number of males in UK have been found to be suffering from life threatening eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, due to increasing pressure to look slim.
Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Actress Lily Collins says she always wanted to be in the movies, but not to become a tabloid star.
Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Actress Megan Fox says she enjoys a strong bonding with her step-son Kassius and he is one the the most beautiful things in her life.
Rio de Janeiro, April 10 (IANS) Former FIFA president Joao Havelange has been admitted to an intensive care unit with heart and breathing problems.
Los Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has fired back at false reports that claims she is starving herself to stay thin saying she has "gluten and lactose allergy" and that is why she eats less.
London, April 9 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron has called for raunchy promos to be slapped with adult certificates.
London, Apr 9(ANI): The British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) has come in for wide scale criticism from golf fans over hiring former England cricketer Michael Vaughan to cover the US Masters golf.
London, Apr 9 (ANI): UK Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that foreign criminals who violate human rights rules to avoid being deported from Britain will face further crackdown.
London, Apr 8 (ANI): Robin Gibbs' brother, Barry, jetted to London after new fears were sparked regarding the 'Saved by the Bell' hitmaker's health.
London, April 7 (IANS) Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has asked frustrated fans to be patient as the team tries to turn around their wretched run of results, which has seen them drop to eighth place in the English Premier League standings.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): Nicole Kidman is reportedly being courted to play the role of actress Grace Kelly, who gave up her successful Hollywood career when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956, at the age of 26.
Moscow, April 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A 10-year-old Moscow girl has become Russia's youngest inventor after she patented her own print-making method.
Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A defunct Russian military communication satellite is expected to fall Saturday morning in the Pacific Ocean, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Alexei Zolotukhin said.
Moscow, April 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Belarusian national airline Belavia said it has been barred from performing flights to all destinations in Russia except Moscow.
London, April 6 (IANS) Hacker group Anonymous has claimed to have defaced around 500 websites in China to protest against the Chinese government's strict control of its citizens, BBC reported.
London, Apr 5 (ANI): The wax replica of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled by the Madam Tussauds in London, after being created by a 30-strong team working for the famous UK attraction.
London, Apr 5(ANI): Ace golfer Phil Mickelson believes Rory McIlroy has the potential to win the Masters for multiple times.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have discovered a new gene that causes early-onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston says she is so fascinated by skin-related things and that she would love to be a dermatologist.
Madrid, April 5 (IANS/EFE) Spain's Treasury raised 2.59 billion euros ($3.4 billion) Wednesday in an auction of bonds maturing in 2015, 2016 and 2020, but paid sharply higher interest rates on the debt compared to the previous sale.
Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's interior ministry plans to spend up to 120 million rubles (around $4 million) on eight unmanned aerial vehicles.
Tehran, April 4 (IANS) Iran has expressed hope of results emerging from the next round of nuclear talks between the country and the world powers, Mehr news agency reported.
London, April 4 (IANS) TV actress Tori Spelling found out she was pregnant while being treated for a migraine problem in a hospital and says the news shocked her.
