London riots frighten British comedian
August 13th, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Comedian Russell Brand believes the street violence in Britain is sad and frightening."(The) riots are sad and frightening and if I have, by virtue of ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Use live bullets on rioters, says London public
August 10th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS) At least one Londoner in three wants the police to use live bullets against "rioting thugs", a poll revealed Wednesday.Two-thirds support the use of plastic ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Jack the Ripper was a German sailor, ex-UK detective claims
April 17th, 2011 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Jack the Ripper was probably a German merchant seaman named Carl Feigenbaum. This is a theory proposed by former English murder squad detective Trevor Marriott.Speaking in an ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Beyonce hires 200 female dancers for her new single video
April 13th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 13 (ANI): Singer Beyonce Knowles has reportedly engaged 200 female dancers for the video to her new single 'Girl'.The 'Pyramid Stage' headliner has splashed out more than 60,000 pounds ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
I will hit Wladimir Klitschko in ring to make Vitali come out and fight: Haye
March 7th, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 7 (ANI): WBA world heavyweight champ David Haye has said that he would give Wladimir Klitschko a good slap in ring so that it will tempt his big brother Vitali ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Blended images depict ‘average’ female face for a country
February 10th, 2011 - 7:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): A South African photographer, who has spent years compiling shots from around the world, has used hi-tech software to blend females' pictures to create individual images to represent ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Letters reveal JD Salinger’s warm, affectionate side
January 27th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): JD Salinger had a warm, affectionate side, according to correspondence from the "reclusive" American author.The writer, best known for his novel The Catcher In The Rye, passes away ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Harrison apologises for woeful performance against WBA champ Haye
November 16th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.16 (ANI): Audley Harrison has apologised for his woeful performance against David Haye on Saturday night.Harrison was convinced he was the man to end the Hayemaker's reign as WBA world ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Rod Stewart ‘was terrified of speaking to ex girlfriend’
November 1st, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 1 (ANI): Rod Stewart has revealed that he was terrified of speaking to his former girlfriend Joanna Lumley for fear that she would mock his accent."She was a wonderful woman. ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Kelly Brook Likely To Do “Mission Impossible 4”
October 26th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): British model and actress Kelly Brook may soon be seen sharing screen space with Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise. If all goes well, the Londoner will be ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Naomi Campbell says editor was fired for putting her face on mag cover
October 24th, 2010 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 24 (ANI): Revealing another incident of racism, Naomi Campbell has said that an editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine was fired because she published the supermodel's face on the cover ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
No Englishman in Wimbledon draw for first time since inception in 1877
June 17th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 17 (ANI): For the first time since Wimbledon began in 1877 there will be no Englishman in the singles draw.The only British males in the draw are fourth-seeded Andy ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Brit-Indian climber summits Mt Kilimanjaro in Savile Row suit
June 1st, 2010 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 1 (ANI): Indian origin British mountaineer Ajay Sharma conquered Mt Kilimanjaro in style wearing a dapper three piece Savile Row suit.The South Londoner summited Africa's highest mountain on June 1st ... Read more...
Posted in World |
England WAGS may be target of anti-social behaviour in SA - from apes!
May 29th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 29 (ANI): British WAGS following their football partners to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup have been warned that they could end up being targets of anti-social behaviour ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
UK boxer Haye was too short fused to be a footballer
April 3rd, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.3 (ANI): British boxer David Haye knows exactly why he would never have made a footballer like his Manchester United star pal Rio Ferdinand -- a short fuse.His temper was ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Naomi Campbell set to marry Russian lover?
January 23rd, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 23 (ANI): Supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to tie the knot with her Russian lover Vladimir Doronin, it has emerged.According to reports, the Londoner has left Britain to set ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Kiwi women are unattractive, while men can’t dress’
January 18th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, January 18 (ANI): A British fashion blogger has drawn frowns after declaring that he found women in New Zealand unattractive while men there love to dress badly.Andrew Williams, a 33-year-old Londoner, ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘It’s A Wonderful Afterlife’ my best work: Gurinder Chadha
January 11th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Britain-based Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, whose latest movie "It's A Wonderful Afterlife" has been selected as the opening film at the Sundance Film Festival starting ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dubai rape victim told to drop charges, admit being drunk, marry fiance to go free
January 9th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 9 (ANI): The British woman, who was raped by a waiter in Dubai and later arrested for 'illegal drinking' and 'illegal sex', has been told to drop her allegations, admit ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Brit girl raped by Dubai waiter charged for illegal sex with fiance
January 8th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 8 (ANI): A Brit woman, who went to the police after being raped by a waiter in a Dubai hotel, found herself arrested instead for having illegal sex with her ... Read more...
Posted in World |
GBL Causes Death Of One Londoner
December 28th, 2009 - 7:17 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
London, Dec. 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The outlawed drug, Gamma Butyrolactone has claimed a life on Wednesday. As per the reports, the man [age 25 years] was found unconscious on his ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Ferdinand rescues teenage fan from a life of crime, violence
December 27th, 2009 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): Ace Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand has rescued a teenage fan from a life of crime and violence through his charity.Londoner Sanchez Ming, 19, took to hanging out ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Michael Caine feels honoured to win London Legend Award
November 28th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 28 (ANI): Veteran actor Sir Michael Caine has revealed that he is very honoured to receive the London Legend Award.Caine, 76, a double Oscar-winner and star of more than 100 ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Lost: Shah Rukh Practices Autism Even At Home!
September 9th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K Jha
Shah Rukh Khan continues to practice the body language and the speech patterns of his autistic character even at home,
Before Shah Rukh Khan played the autistic character in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Fearne Cotton, Hudson on dating arena
August 10th, 2009 - 6:19 pm ICT by IBNS
Aug 10 (IBNS) Fearne Cotton is dating singer “Mr Hudson”, it was learnt.The Radio 1 DJ, who recently split relations with skater Jesse Jenkins, was spotted at a friend's birthday party with ... Read more...
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British 26/11 victim spurs call for government terror aid
May 10th, 2009 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 10 (IANS) A British victim of the 26/11 terror attacks has accused his government of ignoring his plight, prompting a cross-political call for a fund that would help Britons injured ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Vinay Pathak in capital to talk about STRAIGHT
March 14th, 2009 - 7:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Recently , Vinay Pathak, were in the capital to talk about his film "straight- Pinu Patel Ki Tedhi Medhi Love Story.at Hotel Palace Height.Vanay said, "When I heard the first sentence ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘You don’t sound black’: Prince Harry in new race row
February 11th, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Britain's Prince Harry has sparked a new race row after allegedly telling a celebrity comedian that he did not "sound like a black chap".
Comedian Stephen K. Amos told ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Ex ”Face of Asia” model falls to death after splitting with beau
December 23rd, 2008 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 23 (ANI): A model crowned the Face of Asia has fallen 150ft to her death from a luxury block of flats in Greater Manchester after finding out her boyfriend ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Cheryl Coles mentored singer wins X-Factor
December 14th, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 14 (ANI): Alexandra Burke, mentored by Cheryl Cole, has claimed the X-Factor title along with bagging herself a million pound contract.The Londoner, who had been the bookies favourite and ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Michael Caine reveals ending to the Italian Job movie
November 29th, 2008 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 29 (ANI): The ending to the movie Italian Job is no longer a mystery, as English actor Michael Caine has revealed how it concluded.The movie had been made in ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Jimi Hendrixs drummer Mitch Mitchell found dead in hotel room
November 13th, 2008 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): Mitch Mitchell, the British drummer for the legendary Experience of the 1960s and the group''s last surviving member, has been found dead in his US hotel room ... Read more...
Posted in National |
First ovary transplant mother becomes pregnant in fertility landmark
November 9th, 2008 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
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London, November 9 (ANI): A 38-year-old sterile woman is due to give birth to the worlds first baby conceived after a full ovary transplant.A woman will soon deliver ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Kylie Minogue’’s double going under the knife to have a perfect bottom
August 4th, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 4 (ANI): An artist who often does body-doubles for pop princess Kylie Minogue on advertisements and music videos is going under the knife to ensure that her bottom looks ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Becks is living - and loving - the American dream
July 11th, 2008 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 11 (ANI): After a year living in the US, footie ace David Beckham admits that hes living the American dream and loving every minute of it.Becks made the admission ... Read more...
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