David Beckham`s 600,000 pounds painting for Harper

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:27

Former soccer star David Beckham has reportedly gifted his two-year-old daughter Harper a 600,000 pounds heart for her room.

Treasure hunt: ASI hits dead end, stops excavation

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:29

A month after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began excavations in Daudiya Kheda area here following a seer`s claim that 1,000 tonnes of gold was buried at the site, officials on Monday stopped the dig after hitting a dead end.

Ellen DeGeneres gives $10,000 to waitress

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 20:58

TV host and stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres was so impressed with a waitress` good deed in New Hampshire that she donated a huge sum to her.

Sachin Tendulkar reaches 50,000-run landmark across all formats

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 09:30

Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar today reached another coveted landmark by completing an astounding 50,000 runs in competitive cricket across all formats.

40,000 vacant posts in Assam government departments: Tarun Gogoi

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 16:29

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday said around 40,000 posts were vacant in different departments in the state government which would be filled up within six months.

Fresh floods affect Jorhat district, 25,000 families hit

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 22:26

Water level of the Brahmaputra river was flowing above the danger level at several places affecting more than 45 villages in Assam`s Jorhat district, official sources said.

300,000 people affected in China floods

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:29

About 300,000 people in seven cities of China have been affected as heavy rains have lashed the country`s Gansu province since Tuesday, authorities said Friday.

2,000-yr-old skeletons, pyramid ruins found in Mexico

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:34

An ancient settlement, including 30 skeletons and the ruins of a pyramid, believed to be up to 2,000 years old, has been unearthed in Mexico.

US consular official embroiled in `sex for visa` scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 15:02

US state department has reportedly acknowledged that a consular official posted in Guyana is allegedly involved in trading visas for money and sex.

British cyclists begin 3,000-mile journey across Sahara to deliver `bottle of water`

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 12:33

Two British cyclists have set off yesterday for a 3,000 mile journey across the Sahara Desert to hand over a 1.89 pound bottle of water.

Real Madrid offers Suarez 1,40,000 pound-a-week deal

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:30

Liverpool`s striker Luis Suarez has been offered a four-year contract and 140,000 pound-a-week by Real Madrid along with incentives and bonuses for trophies won, goals scored and appearances made.