http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:02 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_world-s-biggest-movie-screen-installed-in-sydney_1648597 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_world-s-biggest-movie-screen-installed-in-sydney_1648597 A 29.7m high and 35.7m wide screen - the world’s biggest - was put up in Syndey Imax Theatre on Thursday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:15:48 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_bombings-bombardments-kill-across-syria_1648476 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_bombings-bombardments-kill-across-syria_1648476 At least 28 people were killed in two bomb attacks in Syria's second city Aleppo while in besieged Homs, opposition neighbourhoods endured another day of bombardment. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:43:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/slideshow_stunning-pictures-from-the-photo-oscars_1648436 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/slideshow_stunning-pictures-from-the-photo-oscars_1648436 Winners of the 55th World Press Photo Contest were announced on Feb 10. Take a look at the winning photos Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pak-memogate-mansoor-ijaz-to-record-testimony-via-video-link_1648428 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pak-memogate-mansoor-ijaz-to-record-testimony-via-video-link_1648428 The judicial commission set a February 22 date for Ijaz's testimony that will be recorded from the Pakistani High Commission in the UK. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:24:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_steve-jobs-was-considered-for-us-post-fbi-reveals_1648394 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_steve-jobs-was-considered-for-us-post-fbi-reveals_1648394 The FBI released a 191-page file on late Apple founder Steve Jobs based on interviews with his friends, former co-workers and family members. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:49:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-plans-to-create-45-million-jobs-in-three-years_1648379 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-plans-to-create-45-million-jobs-in-three-years_1648379 China’s Urban Employment Growth Plan seeks to change the country’s growth model in the wake of the global financial crisis. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:33 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_secret-fbi-dossier-reveals-steve-jobs-of-being-drug-addict-liar_1648378 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_secret-fbi-dossier-reveals-steve-jobs-of-being-drug-addict-liar_1648378 A secret dossier showed his friends accusing him of taking drugs, being a liar and failing to support his family. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:51 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mistress-reveals-sex-life-with-us-president-john-f-kennedy_1648377 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mistress-reveals-sex-life-with-us-president-john-f-kennedy_1648377 A former White House intern has revealed about her 18-month ‘tender, funny, loving’ affair with John F Kennedy in a new book, claiming that the ex President ‘took her virginity’ on his wife Jacqueline Kennedy’s bed. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:21:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-strikes-in-pak-producing-more-militants-hina-rabbani-khar_1648354 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-strikes-in-pak-producing-more-militants-hina-rabbani-khar_1648354 Khar has said American drone strikes within Pakistan are illegal, and are creating more militants. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:17 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_barack-obama-reviews-efforts-to-renew-pakistan-ties-daily_1648345 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_barack-obama-reviews-efforts-to-renew-pakistan-ties-daily_1648345 Obama has reviewed with his national security team efforts to improve ties with Pakistan. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:43:03 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-to-build-world-s-most-powerful-laser-station_1648341 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-to-build-world-s-most-powerful-laser-station_1648341 Russia is all set to build the world's most powerful dual-purpose laser station at an approximate cost of 45 billion rubles ($1.5 billion), a Russian nuclear official said Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:39:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-to-be-soon-removed-from-northern-areas-lanka-minister_1648324 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-to-be-soon-removed-from-northern-areas-lanka-minister_1648324 The Tamil-dominated northern province was once an LTTE bastion. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:25:06 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-jails-dissident-ahead-of-vice-president-s-us-trip_1648312 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-jails-dissident-ahead-of-vice-president-s-us-trip_1648312 A Chinese court sentenced a veteran dissident to seven years in jail on Friday, his son said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_chinese-officials-asked-to-prepare-for-war-in-tibet-report_1648308 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_chinese-officials-asked-to-prepare-for-war-in-tibet-report_1648308 China has ordered authorities there to prepare themselves for a war against secessionist sabotage by the Dalai Lama amid reports that security forces shot dead two Tibetans protesters. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:01:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_myanmar-refugees-tell-of-violence-despite-peace-calls_1648305 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_myanmar-refugees-tell-of-violence-despite-peace-calls_1648305 Thousands of refugees bringing tales of rape and violence have flooded across the border into China. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:58:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-crisis-mohammed-nasheed-remains-defiant-india-sends-envoy_1648309 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-crisis-mohammed-nasheed-remains-defiant-india-sends-envoy_1648309 Refusing to give up his political ambitions despite an arrest warrant against him, 44-year-old Nasheed kept up the heat on the new president. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:55:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_un-envoy-calls-for-dialogue-in-maldives_1648285 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_un-envoy-calls-for-dialogue-in-maldives_1648285 UN special envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco Friday called for dialogue to resolve the political turmoil. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:27:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_9-pakistanis-bangladeshis-jailed-for-london-terror-plot_1648278 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_9-pakistanis-bangladeshis-jailed-for-london-terror-plot_1648278 Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi-origin have been jailed in the UK over an al Qaeda-inspired plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:03:33 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_deaf-pakistani-girl-raped-and-forced-to-work-for-10-years-in-brit-home_1648273 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_deaf-pakistani-girl-raped-and-forced-to-work-for-10-years-in-brit-home_1648273 The ten-year-old was repeatedly raped and forced to carry out chores including cooking, cleaning, sewing and washing. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:49:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_high-rate-of-denial-of-h-1b-l-1-visas-to-indians-report_1648233 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_high-rate-of-denial-of-h-1b-l-1-visas-to-indians-report_1648233 US immigration authorities, in the past four years, have increased denial of work-related visas. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:53:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turmoil-expected-after-pm-s-contempt-appeal-rejected_1648227 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turmoil-expected-after-pm-s-contempt-appeal-rejected_1648227 The legal tussle stems from thousands of old corruption cases thrown out in 2007 by a controversial amnesty law. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:31:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-sc-dismisses-yousaf-raza-gilani-s-contempt-appeal_1648221 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-sc-dismisses-yousaf-raza-gilani-s-contempt-appeal_1648221 Before dismissing Gilani's appeal Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry sought a clear answer from his lawyer on if Gilani would write to the Swiss govt to reopen the graft cases against Asif Ali Zardari. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:13:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-kills-11-militants-in-pakistan_1648220 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-kills-11-militants-in-pakistan_1648220 Pakistani forces killed 11 militants and wounded 19 in the northwest on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:03:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-syrian-oppositions-great-mistake_1648051 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_the-syrian-oppositions-great-mistake_1648051 The Baathists know how to destroy armed resistance. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unrest-in-maldives-can-help-islamic-radicals-feels-india_1648088 India feels the political parties of the country needed to sort out their issues through discussions rather than agitations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-risks-civil-war-sanctions-pointless-turkey_1648016 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-risks-civil-war-sanctions-pointless-turkey_1648016 President Bashar al-Assad still has support from Syria's middle class and the opposition is fragmented, Turkey's ambassador to the European Union has warned. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_chinese-espionage-cases-touch-dupont-motorola_1647987 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_chinese-espionage-cases-touch-dupont-motorola_1647987 US prosecutors expanded a criminal case over the alleged theft of industrial secrets from chemical giant DuPont, securing an indictment against a Chinese company on economic espionage-related charges. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:52:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_antarcticas-underground-lake-could-hold-clues-for-life-on-other-planets_1647966 Russians reached the surface of Lake Vostok, the largest of nearly 400 sub-glacial lakes on the continent, and stopped drilling at the depth of 3,768 meters. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pakistan-seeks-fresh-schedule-for-26-11-commission-s-visit_1647965 Islamabad has informed India that the 26/11 commission would like to visit anytime after February 13. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_greek-political-leaders-agree-on-bailout-reforms-sources_1647958 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_greek-political-leaders-agree-on-bailout-reforms-sources_1647958 Greek political leaders have clinched a deal on austerity measures needed to secure a bailout to keep the country afloat, two government sources said on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:49:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_football-legend-paulo-roberto-falcao-to-coach-flamengo-bahia_1647928 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_football-legend-paulo-roberto-falcao-to-coach-flamengo-bahia_1647928 Falcao has a vast amount of experience, previously coaching the Brazilian and Japanese national soccer teams, Mexico's America and his alma matter, Internacional. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:29:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_hitler-used-secret-photos-to-rehearse-best-looks-for-public-speeches_1647926 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_hitler-used-secret-photos-to-rehearse-best-looks-for-public-speeches_1647926 Taken by his personal photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, the album features black and white images of Hitler using expressive hand gestures and unusual poses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:13:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_will-be-in-jail-tomorrow-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647918 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_will-be-in-jail-tomorrow-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647918 About 200 supporters stood under umbrellas in the pouring rain outside as Nasheed spoke to reporters at his home in Male, capital of the islands renowned for their luxury getaway resorts. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:43 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-forces-bombard-homs-un-condemns-appalling-brutality_1647911 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_syria-forces-bombard-homs-un-condemns-appalling-brutality_1647911 The UN condemned the ferocity of the government assault on Homs, heart of a revolt against President Bashar al-Assad that broke out nearly a year ago and is getting bloodier by the day. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-presidential-race-in-upcoming-contests-pressure-is-on-romney_1647893 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-presidential-race-in-upcoming-contests-pressure-is-on-romney_1647893 Many US Republicans may have growing concerns about their presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, but no one is pushing the panic button — yet. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:13:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mansoor-ijaz-fails-to-appear-before-pak-commission-on-memo-scandal_1647871 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mansoor-ijaz-fails-to-appear-before-pak-commission-on-memo-scandal_1647871 The Supreme Court-appointed commission observed that Ijaz had made a U-turn on the issue of coming to Pakistan to depose despite all sorts of assurances given by the government about his security. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:09:58 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_family-of-maldives-ex-president-flee-to-sri-lanka_1647867 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_family-of-maldives-ex-president-flee-to-sri-lanka_1647867 The wife and daughters of former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed have fled to Colombo as violence worsens, a presidential spokesperson in Sri Lanka and a family member said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-accuses-mohamed-nasheed-party-of-terrorism_1647863 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-police-accuses-mohamed-nasheed-party-of-terrorism_1647863 The Maldives police has accused his party of fomenting terrorism as violence spread across the holiday resort archipelago. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:53:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_sri-lanka-president-urges-safety-of-mohamed-nasheed_1647860 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_sri-lanka-president-urges-safety-of-mohamed-nasheed_1647860 Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has asked the new Maldivian government to ensure the personal safety of his ousted counterpart Nasheed. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-names-defence-minister-as-violence-spreads_1647840 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_maldives-names-defence-minister-as-violence-spreads_1647840 The new Maldivian president has made urgent cabinet appointments to try and contain violence that has spread across the archipelago since his predecessor said he was forced to resign in a coup. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:12 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647839 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_criminal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-maldives-mohamed-nasheed_1647839 'The court has given the order to arrest Nasheed and the (former) defence minister,' Adam Gafoor, a senior figure in Nasheed's Maldivian Democratic Party said. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:52:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_4-killed-in-us-drone-attack-in-pakistan-s-tribal-region_1647838 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_4-killed-in-us-drone-attack-in-pakistan-s-tribal-region_1647838 The unmanned spy plane fired two missiles at the compound in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:47 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-supreme-court-begins-hearing_1647806 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_contempt-case-pak-supreme-court-begins-hearing_1647806 The eight-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry began hearing the appeal filed by Gilani's lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:40:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_2-indians-to-file-criminal-case-against-chinese-traders_1647783 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_2-indians-to-file-criminal-case-against-chinese-traders_1647783 Chinese government said criminal proceedings have been launched against five local traders for ill-treating them. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_decoding-indias-syria-vote_1647629 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/comment_decoding-indias-syria-vote_1647629 It can be argued that India's abstentions during the West Asian mayhem had a lot to do with its significant economic concerns at play there; while in Syria the stakes are considered negligible at best. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-terms-official-s-visit-to-us-consulate-as-isolated-incident_1647752 Rumours had spread that the official may have sought asylum at the consulate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:37:36 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_ousted-at-gunpoint-ex-president-of-maldives-takes-to-streets_1647742 Mohamed Nasheed resigned on Tuesday after three weeks of opposition protests culminated in a police revolt. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:10:56 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_gay-marriage-wins-final-legislative-passage-in-washington-state_1647727 Governor Christine Gregoire, a Democrat in her last term of office, was expected to sign the bill into law early next week. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_iraq-executes-14-criminals-despite-un-rights-chief-protest_1647708 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_iraq-executes-14-criminals-despite-un-rights-chief-protest_1647708 This brought the number of executions this year to at least 65 despite objections from the United Nations' human rights chief. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:15 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_18-premature-babies-die-in-syrian-hospital_1647707 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_18-premature-babies-die-in-syrian-hospital_1647707 According to some local residents, Homs city came under renewed bombardment, the heaviest so far, on the fifth day on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:10 GMT