Japan`s humanoid robot `Pepper` set to hit stores

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 16:29

Japan`s SoftBank said Thursday that its chatty humanoid robot Pepper would go on sale this weekend, as it announced a deal with China`s biggest e-commerce website Alibaba and a Taiwanese manufacturer to work on robotics technology.

In cinema, silence is rhythmic: Hiner Saleem

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:55

The beauty of Hiner Saleem`s `My Sweet Pepper Land` transcends beyond its simply told complex story, picturesque locales and flawless performances. A lot of its convincing power lies in scenes where the actors let their eyes speak. Silence in cinema is vital, says the Iraqi-Kurdish filmmaker.

Safety products just a click away

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 23:44

At a time when we all are seeking safety, products like pee safe and pepper sprays should be on our must-have list. Shop them online to keep your family and house safe.

Malayalam actor Asif Ali weds Zama Masreen

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 08:56

`Salt N` Pepper’ fame Malayalam actor Asif Ali Sunday married Zama Masreen Sunday.

Copy of `Sgt. Pepper` signed by Beatles auctioned

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 13:00

A copy of the ‘Sgt. Pepper`s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album signed by the four members of the Beatles sold at auction in the US for a record $290,500, The Hollywood Reporter said.

CPI (M) demands ban on use of pepper gas, mass arrests in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 21:49

Expressing serious concerns over use of pepper gas by police against protesters in the Valley, the state unit of CPI (M) said authorities maintaining law and order should do away with such practise.

Paul McIlhenny, CEO of company behind Tabasco dies

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 20:51

Paul C McIlhenny, chief executive and chairman of the board of the McIlhenny Company that makes the trademarked line of Tabasco hot pepper sauce and other products, has died, company said on Sunday.

Goa scientist arms women with pepper spray

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 13:41

A pharmacology research scientist has hit the streets of Goa equipping women with a weapon to beat perverts at their own game.

From 30 to 75, Mandira Bedi spends a lifetime on stage

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 15:21

After performing the roles of a 75-year-old woman and a 30-year-old lady all within a span of 100 minutes on stage here, actress Mandira Bedi feels she has spent a lifetime.

Vietnam among top pepper exporters

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 23:24

Vietnam remains among the world's top pepper exporting nations, with 77,000 tonnes of spice exported in the first seven months of this year.

Sir Peter Blake recreates Sgt Pepper album cover to mark his 80th b`day

Last Updated: Monday, April 2, 2012, 16:47

Sir Peter Blake has created a new artwork taking inspiration from his famous album cover of The Beatles’ ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ to mark his 80th birthday celebrations.