Everything you need to know about Mennaniam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Mennaniam: 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.
Moscow, May 3 (IANS) A man in Russia stabbed his fishing buddy to death after blaming him for ruining their fishing day with a poor catch, an official said Thursday.
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.
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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.
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.
London, May 2 (ANI): The subject of G-spot - considered as female paradise by many- has come under close scrutiny yet again as US gynaecologists now claim to have found the so-called 'sex button' during the postmortem of an 83-year-old woman.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Ryan O'Neal has chronicled his lost love Farrah Fawcett's heart-breaking last moments in his new book.
Bangalore, May 1 (IANS) Global software major Wipro Ltd has acquired Australian-based analytics firm Promax Applications Group for Australian $35 million (Rs.189 crore).
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.
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) An outbreak of measles has killed four children and affected over 80 people - mostly young ones aged below five - in Odisha's Rayagada district in the past week, officials said Monday.
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.
Phnom Penh, April 29 (IANS) Over a thousand young Cambodians performed "the Madison", a popular dance carried out during weddings and the Cambodian New Year, in a bid to create a world record, said an organiser.
Berlin, April 28 (IANS) The German Football Federation (DFB) will not bid for the 2020 European Championships, ruling out the speculation of a bid.
Berlin, April 28 (IANS) Germany's No.1 tennis player Andrea Petkovic ruptured her ligaments and will be sidelined for three months to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.
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.
Jerusalem, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): Israel's military chief said on Wednesday that Iran is unlikely to pursue nuclear weapons while stressing that a military option is prepared for such a prospect.
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 (England), April 24 (IANS) Jamie Jones became the fourth qualifier to reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship, pulling off a shock victory over World No.5 Shaun Murphy 10-8.
Beijing, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): About 40 students at a middle school in east China developed food poisoning symptoms after eating lunch at school canteen on Monday, local authorities said.
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.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): Kate Moss and husband Jamie Hince reportedly plan to renew their marriage vows at the Isle of Wight in June.
Geneva, April 22 (IANS) UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan Sunday urged all parities in Syria, especially the government, to work with UN monitors to consolidate the fragile ceasefire in the country.
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.
Guwahati, Apr 21 (ANI): For over a week the reverberation of Rongali or Bohag Bihu celebrations continued in Assam with people dancing to the rhythm of the dhol with great enthusiasm.
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.
Manama, Apr 19 (ANI): Bahraini security forces fired stun grenades at protesters outside a cultural exhibition in Manama, ahead of Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix, to seize control over the chaotic situation in the city.
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.
Beijing, April 17 (IANS) China's food and drug safety watchdog said Monday it has found 33,648 illegal commercial advertisements for drugs this year till March.
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.
Bangalore, April 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League match here Sunday.
Canberra, April 15 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has disappointed the country's Olympic chief and athletes by turning down invitations to the London Olympics and the team's key fund-raising event.
London, Apr 15(ANI): Barcelona star Lionel Messi has shrugged off suggestion that facing Chelsea in the Champions League semifinal would be a walk in the park for them, and said they will take the Blues seriously.
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.
Bogota, April 15 (IANS) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is battling cancer, will not attend the Sixth Summit of the Americas as advised by his doctors, said the country's foreign minister Saturday.
Damascus, April 15 (IANS) An armed group set ablaze a health centre Saturday in Syria's Latakai city, Xinhua reported.
Geneva, April 15 (IANS) The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2042 to authorise the dispatch of the advance team of UN observers to Syria.
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.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): A Muslim taxi driver in Britain has been sacked after he refused a family permission to carry an unopened bottle of wine into his car because it went against his religion.
Lahore, Apr 13(ANI): Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul Haq has said he was impressed with new coach Dav Whatmore's professionalism as he seeks to guide the talented side.
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.
Bangalore, April 13 (IANS) India's IT giant Infosys Ltd Friday projected 21 percent year-on-year (YoY) consolidated revenue growth in first quarter (April-June) of new fiscal (2012-13) to Rs.9,056 crore (Rs.90.56 billion) in rupee terms.
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.
Beijing, Apr 12 (ANI): China has reportedly banned web celebrities and people involved in scandals from appearing as guests on television shows.
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.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Two jewellers were brutally killed near a busy suburban railway station here by three masked men, police said.
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.
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Prachi Desai, who started her career with popular television serial "Kasamh Se" and then graduated to the big screen with the movie "Rock On!!", is happy playing her age in her forthcoming films.
