Sir Ed's historic ice axe lies neglected in museum corner
Wellington, June 13 ANI: Sir Edmund Hillary's ice axe, used by him in his historic ascent of Mt Everest, is lying neglected in a museum stairwell next to cardboard boxes and coffee cups. Auckland  read more
Posted by aniin on Tuesday Jun 15
Extending Army Chief Kayani's tenure is Pak's 'internal matter' : Gilani
Islamabad, May 29 ANI: Describing the likely extension in service of Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani as the country's 'internal matter', Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said a decision in this regard would be taken at the appropriate time  read more
Posted by aniin on Tuesday Jun 01
Hosiery fashion show held in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, May 26 ANI: A fashion show showcasing hosiery goods was held here on Tuesday, as part of a hosiery exhibition that saw manufacturers and traders from across the country participating. The 'Lakma  read more
Posted by aniin on Thursday May 27
Pammie portrayed as pair of cojoined twins in art show
London, May 7 ANI: Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson has been portrayed as a pair of conjoined twins in an art show by British sculptor Marc Quinn. The glittering barely-clad statue of Anderson, depicting  read more
Posted by aniin on Sunday May 09
Pak Navy planning massive overhaul, new acquisitions to counter terror challenges
Islamabad, Apr.23 ANI: The Pakistan Navy is planning a massive overhaul of its current fleet and would acquire several new ships and other hardware in order to effectively face terrorism and piracy challenges posed in the high seas  read more
Posted by aniin on Saturday Apr 24
Bihar police probe fraud of Rs.79 mn
NAT30National/Business/CrimeBihar police probe fraud of Rs.79 mnPatna, Nov 10 IANS Bihar police have begun probing a fraud case involving a Punjab National Bank PNB cashier, who is alleged to have fled with Rs.79 million deposited with the nationalised bank by HDFC.A case was lodged Saturday night against cashier R.K. Narayan, who is missing since Oct 21, police sources said Monday."Police have been investigating the case and have interrogated some people connected with both the banks and a security agency,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Singh said  read more
Posted by IANS on Monday Nov 10
Cricket Australia divided over Symonds recall
Melbourne, Nov 8 ANI: Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds possible recall to the team took a mysterious twist last night after selectors delayed naming the team for next week's All Stars exhibition Twenty20 match at the Gabba.Teams for the game were due to be announced on Friday but it is understood there was division in Cricket Australia ranks over whether to bring Symonds back, the Daily Telegraph reported.It is believed the ACA All Star team was reluctant to pick Symonds because it felt it would be unfair to pit him against his former Australian teammates  read more
Posted by aniin on Monday Nov 10
China opens first sex education museum for women
INT52 International/Education/Health China opens first sex education museum for women Beijing, Oct 24 RIA Novosti China's first museum of sex education for women, disseminating information on human reproduction and sexual psychology, has opened in the southern city of Guangzhou, the China Daily reported Friday. The exhibition, which men are barred from, has eight halls with more than 500 exhibits, housed in the city's Ren'ai Hospital. Women will be shown films and pictures imparting "knowledge on pregnancy, abortions and childbirth," the newspaper said  read more
Posted by IANS on Saturday Oct 25
Artist Paritosh Sen dead
NAT1 National/Art Artist Paritosh Sen dead Kolkata, Oct 23 IANS Paritosh Sen, one of the founders of the contemporary Indian art movement, died at a private hospital here Wednesday following a lung infection, family sources said. He was 90. The artist, who was admitted to hospital one-and-a half months agp, is survived by his wife. The couple did not have any children. Born on Sept 24, 1918, in Dhaka, Sen was a founder member of the Calcutta Group, an art movement established in 1942 that played a significant role in the birth of Indian modern art  read more
Posted by IANS on Friday Oct 24
Life without a toilet for 2.6 billion worldwide!
INT6International/HealthLife without a toilet for 2.6 billion worldwide!Toronto, Oct 18 IANS A controversial exhibition has opened at the world famous McMaster University at Hamilton near here to raise the taboo topic of toilet whose lack is taking a huge toll on humanity each year.The exhibition, Sanitation is Dignity, cries for global attention to millions of deaths caused annually by poor water, sanitation and hygienic conditions.Apart from the exhibition, the university is also organizing an  read more
Posted by IANS on Monday Oct 20
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