Grammy Awards 2010
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards took place on January 31, 2010. CBS broadcasted the event, which took place again at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.- 'Slumdog Millionaire' worst film I have seen, says Karnad - Panaji, Feb 8 (IANS) Padma Bhushan awardee and Jnanpith award winner Girish Karnad Monday called "Slumdog Millionaire" the worst film he has ever seen. Karnad, a towering, multi-faceted creative per
- Vizio Teams With Blockbuster Service - By Ranjan Bhaduri Feb 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The HDTV company, Vizio, which is currently America's best LCD TV maker company has recently signed a contract with the 'Blockbuster's movie streaming service
- Lady Gaga thought she'd die of cocaine binge - London, Feb 07 (ANI): Lady Gaga has confessed that she was so addicted to cocaine and LSD that she felt she would die of it. The 'Poker Face' hitmaker said that she did "bags and bags" of cocaine, ge
- Michael Jackson statue from India could grace Neverland (With Images) - By Fakir Balaji Bangalore, Feb 6 (IANS) Over seven months after his death, Michael Jackson is etched in the hearts of millions of fans - and also in 12 feet of black granite that its maker plans to
- Kids, here come nursery rhymes with Katrina - New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Children might love this. Here comes a bunch of English nursery rhymes from Saregama that not only offers audio-visual content but also features popular actress Katrina Kaif an
Haiti Quake
Most of Haiti’s capital was destroyed in a powerful earthquake that struck just miles away from the city, killing an unknown number of people and creating a small tsunami that struck the coastline of the Dominican Republic, officials and witnesses said. Reports of catastrophic damage in Haiti are coming in, but there are no reports of damage from the Dominican Republic.- South American nations approve $100 mn fund for Haiti - Quito, Feb 10 (IANS/EFE) The leaders of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) have approved a $100-million fund to help the quake victims in Haiti. The decision was taken at a meeting of the gr
- Angelina Jolie going to visit Haiti - Geneva, Feb 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is all set to visit the earthquake-ravaged Haiti. This was announced by the UN Refugee Agency. UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic
- Angelina Jolie to visit Haiti - Geneva, Feb 9 (DPA) US actress Angelina Jolie would visit Haiti to view the destruction from last month's earthquake, an official with the UN said. Jolie, who is a goodwill ambassador for the UN's Re
- Angelina Jolie visits Haitian refugees in Dominican Republic - Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie recently paid a visit to Haiti refugees in Dominican Republic. The 'Tomb Raider' star, who serves as a goodwill ambassador for the UN High
- Haiti miracle: 28-year-old man survives four weeks after being buried by killer quake - London, Feb. 9 (ANI): Nearly a month after being buried by Haiti's killer quake, a 28-year-old man has been pulled alive from the wreckage of a building in Port-au-Prince. Evan Muncie's rescue comes
World
Betsy McCaughey Resigns After Humiliating Herself In Jon Stewart's Show
By Madhuri Dey According to the suggested reports, the alleged "death panel" originator and former lieutenant governor of New York and adjunct fellow of the Houston Institute, Betsy McCoughey has reportedly resigned from her post after suffering ample amount of humiliation in the Daily Show with Jon.. Read more...More in World :-
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Sports
Drew Brees' Son Watches As His Father's Team Wins
By Gina Gomez Miami, Feb 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The best part of the Super Bowl XLIV was probably when Drew Brees carried his son, Baylen Brees with tear filled eyes after the New Orleans Saints got the Super Bowl title, 31-17, over Indianapolis with an amazing performance in the second half. On Sunday.. Read more...More in Sports :-
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Entertainment
Jolie trying to lose 9.5kg in 21 days for film Salt
Melbourne, Mar 12 (ANI): If reports are to be believed, Angelina Jolie is trying to shed 9.5kg in 21 days for a role in her new movie Salt. In the film, the actress plays a CIA assassin called Evelyn Salt who is forced to disguise herself as a man. The shooting of the film has started in Was.. Read more...More in Entertainment :-
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Business
Reliance announces unlimited free STD call scheme
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Communication Ltd Monday announced a plan of 'Unlimited Free STD' calls between Reliance to Reliance mobile phones across post-paid and pre-paid services. The post-paid customers of Reliance can enjoy this benefit at a monthly rental of Rs.440 .. Read more...More in Business :-
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- Universe estimated to be 20 million years older than thought
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Science-Health
165 million years old spider fossil found
Beijing, Feb 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists have found a 165 million years old spider fossil. It dates to the middle Jurassic era. “The level of detail preserved in the fossils is amazing”, said paleontologist Paul Selden of the University of Kansas and lead author of the study which appeared in the .. Read more...More in Science-Health :-
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India
Home Secretary Pillai says centre is working out a strategy to deal with ULFA
Guwahati, Feb 10 (ANI): Union Home secretary GK Pillai has extended an olive branch to insurgents operating in insurgency-hit northeast region of the country. Talking to reporters here on the sidelines of a high-level meeting, Pillai said that he had conveyed a meeting with the chief secretaries, .. Read more...More in India :-
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Politics
Myanmar court jails naturalised US citizen for three years
Yangon, Feb 10 (DPA) A Myanmar court Wednesday sentenced a naturalised US citizen to three years in jail with hard labour on charges of committing forgery, illegal possession of foreign currency and refusing to revoke his Myanmar passport. Judge Nyo Tun of the Yangon North District Court foun.. Read more...More in Politics :-
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Misc
Officials asked to remove roadblocks to Delhi expressway
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday asked the union transport secretary and the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to "sit together" to remove various hurdles in executing the Eastern Peripheral Expressway around Delhi to keep the capital free of heavy traffic. A bench of Chief Justice K.G. .. Read more...More in Misc :-
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- Maoist rebels blow up rail tracks in Orissa (Lead)
- Hansraj College shut after student's death
- Chandigarh hotels, restaurants to install CCTV cameras
- Maoists blow up two rail tracks in Orissa
- Chennai police to file charges against Will Heum in 15 days
- Orissa to get more central forces to fight Maoists