Month: October 2013

UK thief caught `green-faced` after breaking into police car

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A police-car thief was busted by a high-tech trap set up in the car, which sprayed his face with an invisible and odourless dye that turned his face bright green under ultra violet lights.

28-year-old Yafet Askale, from Harlesden, broke into a police “trap car” in North West London, the Daily Star reported.

Initially, Askale denied a charge of theft from a motor vehicle, but was later sentenced to 49 hours of community work and ordered to pay 400 pounds, following a court trial.

Petrol slash linked to stabilizing rupee: Moily

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Union Petroleum Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily on Tuesday linked the slash in petrol prices to the recent trend of the stabilization of rupee, and announced that his ministry will launch a mega fuel conservation drive on Wednesday, which is aimed at cutting the oil import bill. “The rupee has been appreciated that is why to that extent that we are in a position to manage it. That is how petroleum prices have come down,” Moily said at a press conference here.

Sonia should ask for Rahul’s resignation to restore PM’s respect: Rajnath Singh

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asked Congress Party President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to demand her son and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for his resignation on his controversial remarks made on the cabinet-approved ordinance on convicted lawmakers. “I would like to politely say this to Sonia Gandhi, that rather than indulging in face-saving of her party because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not disrespect the Prime Minister, it was Congress Vice-President who disrespected the PM,” Singh said at a media conference here.

Natalie Portman says motherhood much tougher job than acting

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Natalie Portman has confessed that being a mum to her son, Aleph, is much more hard work than any movie role.

The ‘Black Swan’ actress told Elle magazine that she has respect for all mothers of the world as they work harder than anybody else, the Mirror reported.

The 32-year-old actress said that she loves being a mother.

She added that she was under the impression that mothers don’t work at all.

However, she asserted that she doesn’t want a day off from being a mother to her son. (ANI)

Manmohan a good man, but under Gandhis’ control: Sukhbir Badal

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a good man but is controlled by the Gandhi family, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said Tuesday.

Badal also asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win majority on its own in the next parliamentary elections, courtesy a “tsunami” in the shape of Narendra Modi.

Noting that indecisiveness and lack of leadership in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) had resulted in the collapse of governance and economy, he said Manmohan Singh was cut off from reality and does not have freedom of action.

Catherine Zeta-Jones flashes cleavage in plunging frock at NYC event

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Catherine Zeta-Jones showed off her amazing cleavage in a plunging sleeveless dress at a New York City event.

The 44-year-old actress, who is currently fighting for her marriage with estranged husband Michael Douglas, looked elegant and graceful in the grey sequined chiffon gown, the Daily Star reported.

The mum-of-two had teamed up her flowing frock with drop earrings and peep-toe heels.

The brunette beauty was photographed with her wedding ring on, while showing off a generous amount of side-boobs. (ANI)

No question of resigning: PM

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday ruled out his resignation following Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s outburst on an ordinance to shield convicted lawmakers.

“There is no question of resigning,” he told reporters on board his special aircraft while returning from New York after a meeting with US President Barack Obama and attending the UN General Assembly session.

He also said that he does not get “upset easily”.

Gandhi had said that the ordinance that was passed by the cabinet, headed by Manmohan Singh, was “complete nonsense” and should be “torn down and thrown away.”

Will discuss Rahul’s concerns: PM

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday he will discuss the concerns of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on the ordinance concerning convicted lawmakers.

“I have seen Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s statement. When issues are raised in a democratic polity, the right course is to discuss the issues,” the prime minister told media persons on board his special aircraft on his way back from the US.

–IANS

No bikini, says Sonakshi Sinha

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Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was seen coming out of the water wearing a saree in “R…Rajkumar”, says she will not wear a bikini.

Asked while other actresses are seen donning a bikini while on beach, she said: “No bikini…jitna hai usi se kaam chalao…be happy with what you get.”

Directed by Prabhu Deva, “R…Rajkumar” also stars Shahid Kapoor.

–IANS

Will Sarah Ferguson marry Prince Andrew again?

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Prince Andrew’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, has sparked rumors that she might remarry him, after she admitted that he would always be her handsome prince.

The Duchess of York, who has two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with the Duke, asserted at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival that the four of them are still a family, the Daily Star reported.

When Ferguson was asked if she and Andrew would consider tying the knot again, she replied saying that both of them really respect and honour each other.

Justin Bieber made bodyguards carry him to top of Great Wall of China

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Justin Bieber, who is known for his bratty antics, has once again proved that he has no regard for the feelings of others, as the pop star was spotted forcing his team of bodyguards to carry him on their shoulders up the Great Wall of China.

In another incident, the 19-year-old had two of them run behind him as he skateboarded around on the streets, RadarOnline reported.

The publication reported that Bieber were amused after the pictures of the stunt emerged on Twitter. (ANI)

Scientists generate world’s sharpest X-ray beam

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Scientists have generated a X-ray beam with a diameter of barely 5 nanometres, which is ten thousand times thinner than a human hair at the X-ray light source PETRA III, at DESY.

According to the research groups of Professor Tim Salditt from the Institute of X-ray Physics and of Professor Hans-Ulrich Krebs from the Institute of Materials Physics of the University of Gottingen, this fine beam of X-ray light allows focusing on smallest details.

Khloe Kardashian wears wedding ring on lunch date with mum Kris Jenner

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Khloe Kardashian was spotted wearing her wedding ring from her estranged husband, Lamar Odom, while she had lunch with her mum Kris Jenner.

The 29-year-old reality TV star headed for lunch at Stanley”s in L.A and was not smiling at all, Us magazine reported.

Kardashian had spent her 4th wedding anniversary without Odom, as she was spotted working out in a gym.

The ‘Keeping Up With Kardashian’ star has also removed ‘Odom’ from her Twitter display name, after the couple’s marriage hit a rough patch recently. (ANI)

China, India pledge to maintain peace in border areas

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: China and India pledged to have common aspiration for maintaining peace and stability in their border areas. The pledge was made between senior officials of the two countries” foreign ministries during the fourth meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs, held in Beijing. According to the China Daily, India and China also reviewed recent developments in the border areas and expressed satisfaction with the overall situation. The two countries reiterated that maintaining peace and stability in the border areas were in interests of both.

Apple calls for its iOS not to be used to operate nuclear facilities or weapon systems

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Apple has said its iOS operating system should not be used to operate nuclear facilities or weapon systems. An iPad with the operating system was apparently used by Syrian rebels to fire mortar shells at government forces. The US tech firm warned that the technology to operate aircraft or life support systems could lead to personal injury or damage the environment.

World’s only `Instagram hotel’ offering free stay to guests with 10,000 followers

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A hotel in Sydney, touted to be the world’s first-ever ‘Instagram hotel’ has some of the best photogenic surroundings for its guests, and to top it all, has a free night’s stay offer for those who have more than 10,000 followers on the site.

Sydney’s 90-room new 1888 Hotel, has undergone a meticulous 28 million dollar restoration and is inspired by the photo-sharing app Instagram, with ample space blending the original wool store architecture with the colourful and vibrant artwork.

Toyota crowned `most valuable car brand ` for second year in row

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Toyota has been reportedly chosen as the ‘Most Valuable Brand’ in the automotive sector by Interbrand for the second year in a row.

According to Interbrand’s list of top 100 most valuable brands for this year, Japanese car giant Toyota takes the most coveted top position, followed by Mercedes at number two.

Automotive brands filled 14 of the top 100 places, with Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and BMW leading the way in 10th, 11th and 12th place, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

The Interbrand list also placed Toyota at the top of the ‘World’s greenest brands’ in June.

Obama assures Israel US entering into negotiations with Iran ‘clear-eyed”

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President Barack Obama has assured his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States remains ‘clear-eyed’ going into direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme. Obama said that Iran’s surprisingly soothing words about its nuclear programme must be matched with concrete actions. Obama told Netanyahu at the Oval Office that it is absolutely clear that words are not sufficient, adding that they were taking no options off the table, including military options.

Japanese `Google-like` glasses can translate languages

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Japan’s NTT Docomo has reportedly developed reality glasses that can translate languages in real time.

The company’s latest device in the wearable computing market was unveiled at a Japanese gadget fair, and developers said that the glasses could be ready for visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

According to Fox News, the gadget will be able to translate unfamiliar text into the wearer’s first language, making signs and menus instantly understandable.

Al-Qaeda’s Twitter account suspended week after launch

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Al-Qaeda’s official Twitter account was reportedly suspended in a week after its launch on September 24.

The official account, @shomokhalislam, garnered more than 1,500 followers since its launch and included many high-profile jihadists.

According to the New York Daily News, the Twitter profile was connected to the online Al-Qaeda forum Shumukh al-Islam.

However, the account which posted tweets in Arabic was deactivated on Sunday and error message stated that the account had been suspended.

Google accused of evading £150mn UK tax last year

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Tech giant Google has been accused of evading around 150 million pounds of UK tax last year using clever accounting.

Critics said that Google 11.6million pound in corporation tax on 3billion pounds sales in UK in 2012.

However, Google insists that its UK arm mainly provides marketing services to its offshoot in Ireland, Mirror reports.

A Google spokesman said that like most multinationals, the company also pays the bulk of its 1.2 billion pound corporate tax in the US, where the business originated.

GHMC promises more facilities for senior citizens

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GHMC Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain said that Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is the only Corporation in the country who is taking keen interest for the well being of the senior citizens who have crossed more than 60 years.

He said that the GHMC has opened Day Care Centres in various Residential Welfare Associations under the Aasara scheme and has allotted Rs. 6 crores in the budgetary provisions. The Aasara scheme was introduced in the year 2007 and year by year GHMC is taking lot of initiatives to improve the facilities and welfare of the senior citizens.

Let us imbibe the spirit of tolerance of Mahatma Gandhi: CM

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On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reiterated his commitment to ensure that the benefits of all the welfare and developmental programmes being implemented by the State government reach the poorest of the poor, as advocated by Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Pak court again orders Musharraf to appear in Bugti murder case

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An Ant-Terrorist Court has again ordered former Pakistan president General (r) Pervez Musharraf to appear before the court in Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Justice Anwar Kasi of Special Anti-Terrorist Court-1 Quetta heard the case.

Former Federal Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao and former provincial minister Shoaib Nosherwani also appeared before the court.

Meanwhile, Crime Branch presented a report before the court regarding the non-appearance of the nominated accused in the case.

Racist graffiti targeting Muslims, Asians sparks outrage in Australian town

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Racist graffiti was sprayed on fences and homes of Asian and Muslims in an Australian town has sparked outrage among the ethnic community.

Anti-Muslim and Asian messages defacing a series of properties linked to tenants of ethnic origin were sprayed in the town of Ryde.

Even the laundry of one house owned by Liem Nguyen daubed with anti-Asian sentiments.

Liem owns two of the three properties in Charles St, Ryde, which were tagged with racist and religious statements, the Daily Telegraph reports.