It’s now Slovenia calling Bollywood! (With Images)
September 21st, 2012 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Swiss Alps, the Scottish Highlands, British castles and Spanish beaches - these breathtaking European destinations have for long fascinated Indian filmmakers. Enter Slovenia, a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Heavy snow disrupts Britons’ travel plans
December 2nd, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 2 (IANS) Many parts of Britain came to a standstill Thursday as heavy snow created chaos on roads, rails and airports, disrupting the travel plans of over 250,000 people.London's Gatwick ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
‘Icy’ Britain goes into ‘deep-freeze’
November 29th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 29 (ANI): Britain is experiencing the coldest season in many years, with reports claiming that Wales has recorded a minimum temperature of minus 17C and minus 17.3C at Llysdinam near ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Britain All Braced For Snow As Weather Condition Worsens
November 8th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
November 8, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The weather Gods do not seem to have kindly thoughts for the isle of Britain this year. The country is already reeling under severe ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Brit firm launches world’s strongest beer at $762 a bottle
July 23rd, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 23 (ANI): A British firm has launched a 110 proof beer, which is the world's strongest, selling it at 762 dollars per bottle.The blond Belgian ale, named The End ... Read more...
Posted in World |
British firm brews world’s strongest beer
July 23rd, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) This beer will knock you out. A British firm has brewed the world's strongest beer with a staggering 55 percent alcohol content.
The Belgian blonde ale has been named ... Read more...
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British airports close after volcanic ash spreads
May 16th, 2010 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 16 (IANS) Over 200 flights were cancelled and many British airports had to be closed Sunday as volcanic ash from Iceland drifted across Europe, even as forecasts said airports in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Prince William to become rescue pilot
December 12th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): Britain's Prince William will become a rescue pilot after completing his advanced helicopter training course this week, a St James's Palace spokesperson confirmed.The second-in-line to the throne ... Read more...
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Egyptian tycoon wants to be president of Scotland
October 25th, 2009 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 25 (IANS) Mohamed al-Fayed, the Egyptian multimillionaire who owns the London superstore Harrods, says he wants to be president of Scotland if and when it becomes an independent country.
"When you ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
American man wins world porridge-making contest
October 12th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 12 (ANI): An American man has won the 'golden spurtle' after he emerged victorious in the world porridge-making championship in the Scottish Highlands on Sunday.Matthew Cox, who travelled all the ... Read more...
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Madonna accepts damages over wedding pics
October 6th, 2009 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 6 (ANI): Madonna has accepted damages from the Mail on Sunday over 'purloined' photographs of her wedding to Guy Ritchie.The paper had admitted privacy and infringement of copyright after ... Read more...
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Bones discovery in Scottish highlands may provide fresh insight of Bronze Age life
September 19th, 2009 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 19 (ANI): Bones discovered at an ancient burial site in the Scottish Highlands could provide fresh insight of life in the Bronze Age.According to a report by BBC News, parts ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Natural History Museum bets on discovery of Loch Ness monster
September 14th, 2009 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 14 (ANI): London's Natural History Museum has inked a deal with bookmakers William Hill, which will see the mythical Loch Ness monster go on public display - if it is ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Loch Ness Monster ’spotted’ on Google Earth?
August 26th, 2009 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 26 (ANI): A Brit man claims that he spotted the Loch Ness Monster on Google Earth.The Loch Ness Monster is a creature believed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Madonna, Guy Ritchie’’s divorce settlement ”not reached”
October 21st, 2008 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 21 (ANI): Madonna has not yet reached a settlement in her divorce from husband Guy Ritchie, according to her publicist.
Earlier, newspaper reports were suggesting that the pair had ... Read more...
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Stonehenge was hotspot for stone-age pilgrims beef barbecues
September 11th, 2008 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 11 (ANI): New research suggests that stone-age visitors to Britain''s most famous historical monument, Stonehenge, brought cattle to the area from as far away as Wales or even the ... Read more...
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Guy Ritchie denies renewing wedding vows with Madonna
August 29th, 2008 - 7:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): Guy Ritchie has rubbished reports that he and wife Madonna are set renew to their wedding vows.The star couple were rumoured to be planning to remarry in ... Read more...
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Dev Anand scouting Scottish Highlands for fresh Bollywood talent
April 16th, 2008 - 3:49 pm ICT by admin
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Veteran Indian star Dev Anand is planning a new international romance and hes going to Northern Scotland to look for his leading lady.The actor is on his ... Read more...
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