New Delhi

Olympic pandas return home after Beijing mission

Olympic pandas return home after Beijing missionNew Delhi, Mar 23 : A large number of well-wishers turned up at the Beijing Zoo to say good-bye to eight panda cubs who wrapped up their Olympic mission and returned home.

The pandas had been sent to Beijing Zoo from Sichuan province, southwest China, to bring extra cheer to visitors during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The adorable cubs remained playful and naughty despite it being their last day in the capital.

Jennifer Aniston lends voice for a lamb story audio CD

Jennifer-AnistonNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Jennifer Aniston has lent her voice to an audio CD version of a children''s book, called ''Loukoumi''s Good Deeds'', which tells the story of a cuddly lamb.

The project holds a special place for the `Friends' star, as she got a chance to work alongside her father John Aniston, reports the China Daily.

"It is a wonderful story, plain and simple. She did it because she wanted to do it with her dad, as well as she loved the story," a representative for Jennifer said of her latest role.

Jessica Alba wants to give birth again

Jessice AlbaNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Hollywood actress Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are planning to expand their brood.

The `Fantastic Four' star is "working overtime" to get pregnant for the second time, reports the China Daily.

"Jessica and Cash are working overtime to get pregnant," said a source.

"She and Cash are boasting that they love being parents and are determined to expand their family as soon as possible," the source added.

Jessica Alba wants to give birth again

Jessice AlbaNew Delhi, Mar 23 : Hollywood actress Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are planning to expand their brood.

The `Fantastic Four' star is "working overtime" to get pregnant for the second time, reports the China Daily.

"Jessica and Cash are working overtime to get pregnant," said a source.

"She and Cash are boasting that they love being parents and are determined to expand their family as soon as possible," the source added.

President to issue notification for first phase of LS elections today

President to issue notification for first phase of LS elections todayNew Delhi, Mar 23 : President Pratibha Patil will issue the notification for the first phase of the five phased Lok Sabha elections today.

As many as 124 out of the total 543 constituencies will go to polls in the first phase, which is scheduled to be held on April 16 covering 15 states and two Union Territories.

The election process will be completed in one go in the first phase in Kerala (20 seats), Chhattisgarh (11) and Arunachal Pradesh (2).

Expel, deny admission to students guilty of ragging: UGC

University Grants CommissionNew Delhi, Mar 22 : The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended debarring of students guilty of ragging a fellow student from getting admission in educational institutes for life.

"The regulations will be discussed at the meeting of 17 different councils, including the Medical Council of India (MCI), the AICTE and the state councils, next month. The regulations will be implemented after being approved by the councils, which are monitoring higher education in the country," UGC Chairman Professor Sukhadeo Thorat said in New Delhi on Sunday.

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