Amrutha Gayathri

1501-1530 (out of 1943)

Gayathri writes about geopolitics and business for International Business Times. She began her career at the Times of India as news coordinator, before moving on to IBTimes in 2011. Her interests include blogs, books, movies, Internet humor, and Aditya Bal’s cooking shows. She holds a master's degree in Mass Communication from University of Hyderabad and a bachelor’s in English Literature from Presidency College, University of Madras.

Amrutha Gayathri

11/11/11: Spooky Events Occurred 100 Years Back on Nov. 11, 1911

Whether or not one believes in the myth of the perfect palindrome - 11/11/11 (read as Friday, Nov. 11, 2011) capable of bringing fortune or disaster to the planet, the day is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime moment; there won't be another like it for another 100 years, literally.

Tornados, Hail Batter Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Severe weather that swept southwestern Oklahoma on Monday damaged an agriculture office and other structures, while a tornado demolished the Oklahoma State University extension office and a hay barn at a dairy, authorities said.

Pakistan Hiding Nuclear Arms from U.S.: Report

Pakistan is on a clandestine mission of hiding its nuclear arsenal from the Pentagon and is transporting weapons of mass destruction in low-security vans on roads used by civilians, The Atlantic and National Journal report, quoting unnamed U.S. officials.

Conrad Murray Placed on Suicide Watch at Jail

Michael Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, found guilty of one charge of involuntary manslaughter, was placed on suicide watch at the Los Angeles County Jail within hours of being taken into custody, a jail source said.

Election 2012: Why Mitt Romney Attracts Women

In his second run for Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's campaign team has been witnessing a favorable trend among the female voters in the recent independent polls, which clearly wasn't the case in the 2008 campaign.

Oklahoma Earthquake: USGS Maps Showing Quake Exposure, Intensity

The largest earthquake to have hit Oklahoma in recorded history, with 5.6 magnitude, destroyed fourteen homes and caused two minor injuries which was didn't require hospitalization. The earthquake's epicenter was located 44 miles east of Oklahoma City and was felt as far away as Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Why Herman Cain is Playing Race Card in Sexual Harassment Case

The allegations of sexual harassment against Herman Cain, the Republican presidential frontrunner, have taken a 'racist' turn all of a sudden. It doesn't seem to matter that conservatives have always denied any forms of institutional racism to have any influence today.

'Indian Giver' Hatred Will Save Kim Kardashian $2 Million Ring

Kardashians have never seemed to be the kind who cares too much about norms and etiquettes. So it isn't really surprising that Kim Kardashian has decided to hold on to the 20.5 carat diamond ring worth $1.92 million, despite etiquette experts confirming that the wedding ring should be given back, as well as the wedding presents, in the event of a couple separating.

Herman Cain Sexual Harassment Details May Emerge Friday

The exact nature of the sexual harassment allegations that have rocked the Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's election campaign, is most likely to be revealed Friday as the unidentified accuser's lawyer has filed a statement with the National Restaurant Association.

‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ Premiere [PHOTOS]

Harold & Kumar will be back in theatres tomorrow with the third installment of stoner comedy series to light up the Christmas season. John Cho and Kal Penn, who portray two immigrant American stoners, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel, are back with A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, three years after Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay was released in 2008.

Does Amanda Knox Already Have a New Man in Her Life?

Amanda Knox is probably in her pursuit of catching up with all the wonderful things she was depraved of during her four years stay in the Italian prison. The 24-year-old student who was accused of, convicted, and eventually cleared of the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, was spotted venturing out of her Seattle home for a couple of times after her homecoming.

Mariah Yeater: Pictures of Justin Bieber’s Alleged Baby-Mama [PHOTOS]

Whether or not you are a 'Belieber' you sure would have heard about the paternity suit bombshell against the teen sensation Justin Bieber. A 20-year-old California woman, Mariah Yeater, has come up with a quite colorfully articulated story that Bieber is the father of her 3-month-old baby.

Vanessa Hessler: Truth About the Sexy Blonde Girlfriend of Mutassim Gadhafi

Vanessa Hessler is the girl with an angelic face who became a household name in France and Italy and who appeared in a short red dress across billboards for the telecommunications company Telefonica. However, after her controversial interview with Italian media, in which she defended her former boyfriend, Motassim Gadhafi and the Gadhafi family, she lost her most lucrative client.

Megan Fox’s Cheeks Look Puffy: Is it Fillers? [PHOTO]

The 'Transformers' actress is infamous for drastic transformations that her face undergo overnight. However, Megan Fox doesn't really appreciate rumors of Botox therapies, and had once slammed the 'rumor-mongers' by posting close-ups of her face and forehead on Facebook under the caption: Things you can't do with your face when you have Botox.

Kim Kardashian Divorce: Eight Things You Don't Know

Kim Kardashian will once again be a single lady. Her relatively unknown first marriage was at the age of 20, to music producer Damon Thomas. That relationship lasted four years, ending in 2004, after which Kim dated R&B singer Ray J, who starred in her infamous sex tape which was leaked to the public in 2007.

Daylight Saving Time 2011: When, Where and How to Change the Clocks

Though most areas of the U.S. currently observe daylight saving time, Arizona, Hawaii, and the territories of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands are exceptions. But in Arizona, the Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time.

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