Nepals Maoist ministers tender resignation at seven party meeting
The ministers belonging to Nepals Maoist party have tendered joint resignation at the seven party meeting today. ANI
President Bush greets Sikhs on 300th anniversary of Guru Granth Sahib
President Bush has greeted the Sikhs across America and worldwide on the 300th anniversary of the Sikh Scripture, Guru Granth Sahib as the community will commemorate this event in October. ANI
Rowlings coffee-shop writing spurs Brit author towards best-seller status
A Brit woman, who was inspired by JK Rowling and wrote her first novel in bookshop cafes, has now become a best-selling author. ANI
India among 10 worst violators of refugees rights in USCRIs 2008 list
India is among the ten worst violators of refugees rights according to the World Refugee Survey 2008, which is releasing the 47th edition of the Survey. ANI
17 US teen girls made pact to get pregnant, raise kids together
A group of American teenage girls allegedly made a pact - not to stay BFFs (Best Friends Forever), go to the prom together or try out for a sports team - but they agreed to get pregnant together. ANI
Custard pie throwing world championship rakes in funds for charities
Raising funds has never been so much fun before - what with people dashing custard pies at each other to help charities in the world custard pie throwing championships. ANI
Gregorian monks chanting produces prize-winning cheese!
The positive effects of chanting on humans are pretty much well-known, but cheese is the latest candidate to reap benefits from the spiritual hymns. ANI
Oz govt to tackle teen binge-drinking with ads aimed at parents
Australian government is set to introduce an ad campaign targeted at parents, in a bid to tackle the binge-drinking problem among teenagers. ANI
Motorcycle champs manor stunt ride becomes You Tube sensation
A video featuring a stunt motorcyclist riding through a mansion has become a big hit on the video sharing website You Tube. ANI
Thai school opens transvestite toilet for transgender students
A Thai school has added a third option to the standard boys and girls bathrooms - a transvestite toilet. ANI
Spray-on condoms get a boost from CSI mention
Spray-on condoms became one of the most Googled items after being featured in CBS popular forensics television show CSI. ANI
Brit school cancels sports day over safety and injury fears
A British school cancelled its Sports Day just because the authorities feared the kids could trip and fall on the playing field. ANI
Bristol named the happiest city in Britain
Feeling down in the dumps? Well, then fly off to Bristol, for the city has officially been named the happiest place to live in the country.This south-west port was also named Britains first cycling city in a 100million pounds Government scheme to encourage greener transport. ANI
Hindraf represents Tamil racists: Ex-Malaysian PM
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has written in his blog that Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) represents Tamil racists who look to their old masters, the British, to protect them. ANI
Magazine hails Vladimir Putin as a virile vampire
A magazine completely dedicated to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putins virility and reputation as a vampire has hugely boosted the leaders image as Russias leading sex symbol. ANI
Global war deaths three times more than previously estimated
Wars around the globe killed three times more people over the past half-century than previously estimated, according to a new research. ANI
How Brit political correctness went horribly wrong during brainstorming!
A local council in Britain has barred the use of the term brainstorming and replaced it with Thought Showers- after fearing that the phrase may offend epileptics or the mentally ill. ANI
Drone flights continue in Pak tribal areas along Afghan border
Even after June 11 air strike and incidents of US choppers violating Pakistans air space coming to light last week, flights of drone planes continue in Pak-Afghan border areas of South and North Waziristan creating panic among the locals, reported The News. ANI
Iran would retaliate unconventionally if it comes to war with US: CSM
Possible US military strikes or a shooting war with Iran if Teheran doesnt bend to the will of the international community on its nuclear programme will have severe consequences, military analysts have warned. ANI
Benazirs official and authentic biography to hit stands soon
After a recent biography of former Pakistan Premier Benazir Bhutto by Indian journalist Shyam Bhatia hit the stands last month, here is another in the making, and its author claims it to be authentic as he possess hours of exclusive interview with her. ANI
German schoolboys chilling essay on Hitler to be auctioned
A rare essay written by a 10-year-old German schoolboy, praising the Nazis is set to go under the hammer in Shropshire. ANI
US crack nuke team in China to counter radiological terrorism during Olympics
To counter a likely threat from terrorists to set off a radiological bomb during the Beijing Olympics, the Bush Administration has sent a secret team of nuclear specialists to China on its growing concern. ANI
Pak govt, Army fear US impatience over terror war may destabilize country
Washingtons opposition to peace deals in Pakistans restive tribal areas and its demand for military operations in these areas amid growing number of attacks by pro-Taliban extremists on the US-led coalition forces in Afghanistan, might harm stability in Pakistan, fear the ruling circles and the military in Islamabad. ANI
Osamas right hand mans privacy proceedings are costing Brit taxpayers dearly
Radical Islamist preacher, Abu Qatada described as Osama bin Ladens right-hand man in Europe, is using British taxpayers cash again in a new legal battle to protect his privacy. ANI
Indian college planning to open branch in Penang
Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy has said that an Indian International college may soon open its branch in Penang. ANI
India not aware of Aussie PM Rudds proposed Asia-Pacific forum
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that he knew little of the new international Asia-Pacific forum proposed by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. ANI
Expert slams Pak for spending billions on defence in face of non-existent war with India
A Pakistani expert on Indo-Pak relations has reportedly said that Islamabad was wasting money by increasing the budgetary outlay every year on defence, as India was never in favour of war (with Pakistan). ANI
Bollywood actor Raj Babbar launches TV soap on Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Bollywood actor Raj Babbar began shooting of a television soap opera based on the life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh ruler of Punjab region.The Golden Temple here formed the backdrop for the inaugural shoot of Lord of the Five Rivers -- Maharaja Ranjit Singh. ANI
Pak parties threaten civil unrest to push for judges return, Musharrafs removal
If the PPP-led coalition government did not accept the publics demands for the reinstatement of the sacked judges and the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, a group of political parties in Pakistan would launch a civil disobedience movement in the country, it declared last evening. ANI
Prince Williams secret nuclear submarine mission
Britains Prince William spent 24 hours under the sea on secret war games inside a nuclear submarine as part of his two-month attachment to the Royal Navy. ANI
British police chopper chases UFO over Cardiff
A British police helicopter crew gave chase to a UFO after it attacked their aircraft near a military base. ANI
Gadget lovers are assertive and arrogant
Are you always the first in line to buy the latest gadgets? Well, then chances are that you are assertive and possibly arrogant, according to a new study. ANI
UN to beef up security at its Pak offices following Danish embassy attack
In the wake of the June 2 suicide attack on Danish embassy in Islamabad killing eight persons, the UN has reportedly decided to beef up security in and outside its offices in the country. ANI
Koirala ready to resign if asked by Seven Party Alliance
Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has offered to step down if the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) asked him to do so and said Nepali Congress (NC) was ready to take up the role of main opposition. ANI
Nepal transport fares up by 25 per cent
The Ministry of Labor and Transport Management of Nepal has authorised the transport entrepreneurs to raise their fare by 25 percent. ANI
Obama personally apologises to Muslim women over picture snub
Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama has personally apologised to two Muslim after they were barred from sitting behind him at a public event because of their Islamic headscarves. ANI
Nepal parties to continue discussion
The Seven Party Alliance (SPA) will continue consultations today to explore understanding. ANI
Beauty parlours, a taxing proposition in Pak!
Beauty, it seems is set to come at a higher price in Pakistan, after a proposal from none else than a law maker that a 100 percent tax should be imposed on beauty parlours which were at present completely out of the tax net. ANI
Internet monitoring to stop UK Muslim kids from being brainwashed by terrorists
To prevent young Muslims from being brainwashed by al-Qaeda terrorists, a counter-radicalisation plan is being developed in Scotland as part of a UK Government counter-terrorism plan known as CONTEST. ANI
Taliban may launch more spectacular attacks, warns Canadian commander
After pushing the Taliban out of the Kandahar City yesterday, a Canadian commander in Afghanistan warned that there may be more spectacular attacks from the extremists in the coming months. ANI
Forget Australia, Americans are still Worlds Heavyweight Champions
Contradicting earlier reports, a new study has found that US is still the Worlds Most Obese Country pushing Australia to the second spot. ANI
Monstrous mum skinned and fed sons flesh to cannibal relatives
An eight-year-old boys raw flesh was fed to cannibal relatives after his mum kept him locked in a cellar and cut his skin off, a court has heard. ANI
Shami Chakrabarti threatens to sue British Cabinet Minister over sexual slur
Britains leading human rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti has threatened to sue Cabinet Minister Andy Burnham over allegations that he smeared her by making suggestive remarks about her relationship with David Davis. ANI
US State Dept denies targeting Pak troops at Pak-Afghan border
US State Department has denied that the US troops stationed along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border were targeting the Pakistani troops, as claimed by former Pakistani army chief and ambassador to the US Jehangir Karamat. ANI
2nd century 2-feet-high Buddha statue unearthed in Pak
Archeologists in Pakistan have reportedly discovered a statue of Bodhisattva Maitreya at the remains of a Buddhist monastery in Badal Pur area located around 13 kilometres north-east of Taxila Museum, 35 km from Islamabad. ANI
Pak shouldnt allow terrorists to go scot-free under garb of peace deals, says Rice
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has reportedly said that Pakistan had every right to deal with militants in its Tribal Areas, but it must also ensure that terrorists are not allowed to operate with impunity in the region. ANI
Indian doctor in UK found guilty of dishonest plagiarism
Psychiatrist and broadcaster Raj Persaud has been found guilty by the General Medical Council (GMC) of dishonestly plagiarising the work of colleagues in a manner that brought his profession into disrepute. ANI
Mtron Reveals Next Generation 260MB/S SSD Controller Technology
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