February 23, 2012

US think- tank paid $100,000 to Haqqani for writing book criticizing Pak army

Islamabad, Dec 18(ANI): An American think tank, Smith Richardson Foundation, has claimed to have paid 100,000 dollars to former Pakistan Ambassador Husain Haqqani to write a book, which criticizes the Pakistan army and the military-mosque alliance.

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US think- tank paid $100,000 to Haqqani for writing book criticizing Pak army

Sharjah cricket stadium enters Guinness Book for hosting maximum ODIs

Sharjah, Nov 21(ANI): Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United States Emirates has entered the Guinness Book of Records for hosting the maximum number of one-day matches.

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Sharjah cricket stadium enters Guinness Book for hosting maximum ODIs

New book reveals foodie side of Britain’s Queen Mother

London, October 30 (ANI): A new book has offered insights into Queen Mother’s love for food and her life as a hostess.

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New book reveals foodie side of Britain’s Queen Mother

Knox may donate some part of book, TV deal money to Kercher’s family

Seattle (US), Oct.7 (ANI): Amanda Knox may consider donating some of the proceeds of her expected book and television deal to the family of murder victim Meredith Kercher, her relatives have suggested.

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Knox may donate some part of book, TV deal money to Kercher’s family

Former colleague accuses London Mayor of being a serial seducer with ‘no moral compass’

London, Sept 19 (ANI): Writer Sonia Purnell has accused London Mayor Boris Johnson of being a ‘philanderer’ in a new book, which claims that he fathered a love child.erre Rolin, whose ex-girlfriend Helen MacIntryre is alleged to have given birth to the London Mayor’s daughter, accused him of lacking a ‘moral compass’, the Daily Mail reports.

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Former colleague accuses London Mayor of being a serial seducer with ‘no moral compass’

Obama administration defending itself against new book’s ‘dysfunctional White House’ claim

Washington, Sept 17(ANI): US administration is defending itself against the new book ‘s portrayal of the White House as a dysfunctional organization during Obama’s tenure.

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Obama administration defending itself against new book’s ‘dysfunctional White House’ claim

Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ voted Britain’s favourite book

London, Sept 14 (ANI): Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ has been voted Britain’s best-loved read, beating out previous favourites ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

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Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ voted Britain’s favourite book

Rick Perry’s book a treasure trove for foes

Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Texas Governor Rick Perry’s book appears to be a treasure trove for his foes, with reports saying that he himself noted that he ‘wouldn’t have written that book if he had the intention of running for the 2012 presidential polls.

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Rick Perry’s book a treasure trove for foes

9/11 children’s ‘terror acts’ colouring book sparks outrage among US Muslims

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): A children’s colouring book about the events of September 11, 2001 terror attack has provoked outrage among Muslims in America.

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9/11 children’s ‘terror acts’ colouring book sparks outrage among US Muslims

Bachmann signs publishing deal for memoir

Washington, Aug 30 (ANI): US Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann has reportedly signed a publishing deal for her upcoming memoir.

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Bachmann signs publishing deal for memoir