India not winding up Afghanistan operations
March 10th, 2010 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India Wednesday rejected reports that it was winding up its operations in Afghanistan and stressed that its commitment to the development of the war-torn nation remains "undiluted".
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Julianna Margulies Appears In “The Late Show With David Letterman”
March 10th, 2010 - 10:10 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies appeared on "The Late Show With David Letterman" where she was all in conversation about her new movie "City Island," ... Read more...
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India contributing a large chunk of FIH revenue
March 10th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India may no longer be a hockey power, but it is the largest revenue grosser for world hockey.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Thursday said countries like India ... Read more...
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Punjab minister asks Mamata, Mayawati to quit politics
March 10th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 10 (IANS) Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla Wednesday asked Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to quit politics for opposing the ... Read more...
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Jet Blue and Delta request tarmac rule exemptions
March 10th, 2010 - 10:02 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Mar 10 (Pen Men at Work): JetBlue and Delta yearn for impermanent exemptions from a new government rule that will restrict the time the travelers can be held on the tarmac. ... Read more...
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Stalker of Ryan Seacrest could face a two-year prison term
March 10th, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Mar 10 (Pen Men at Work): Los Angeles based Uzomah, on whom the unpleasant accusation of pestering Ryan Seacrest has been laid, has pleaded no contest on Tuesday. 25-year-old Chidi Uzomah ... Read more...
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From Flaxen Blonde To Dark Brunette: Katherine Heigl & New Doo
March 10th, 2010 - 9:59 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thirty one year old actress, Katherine Heigl was almost unrecognizable as she sported her new raven locks at Little Dom's restaurant in Los Feliz CA on Monday. ... Read more...
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Tenn Woman Fakes Breast Cancer For Thousands of Dollars in Donations
March 10th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A thirty nine year old woman from Tennessee has plead guilty to forgery and 8 counts of theft after faking breast cancer to get "sympathy ... Read more...
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Primitive tribe faces extinction due to their marriage system
March 10th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
By Tarak SarkarTotpara (Jalpaiguri), March 10 (ANI): The endogamous marriage system practiced by members of Toto tribe in West Bengal may lead to the extinction of their clan since the children are ... Read more...
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Tennessee woman who faked breast cancer pleads guilty
March 10th, 2010 - 9:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chattanooga, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Tennessee woman – Keele Maynor who faked the illness of breast cancer has pleaded guilty in court. After faking her non-existent illness, she was ... Read more...
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Jihad Jane indicted in Philadelphia over murder charges
March 10th, 2010 - 9:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Pennsylvania, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Pennsylvania woman was so enamored with jihad and terrorism that she named herself ‘Jihad Jane,’ and was engrossed up to her neck in terrorist ... Read more...
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Edward’s ex-aide Andrew Young & wife to spend 75 days in jail
March 10th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The former aide of John Edwards – Andrew Young and his wife Cheri have been sentenced to 75 days behind bars, over improper handling of ... Read more...
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Missing Houston executive’s body found in a river in New Orleans
March 10th, 2010 - 9:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Orleans, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The police have found the body of the missing Houston executive who had been last sighted in New Orleans on Friday. Douglas Schantz's body was ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell says that Crystal Bowersox is ‘the one to beat this year’ on the American Idol show
March 10th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The most dreaded judge of the musical reality show American Idol – Simon Cowell has endorsed Crystal Bowersox. Simon said that, ‘you’re the one to ... Read more...
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37 nominations filed for Tamil Nadu bypoll
March 10th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Thirty-seven candidates, 25 of them independents, have filed their nominations for bypoll to Pennagaram assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu slated for March 27.
However, the byelection is essentially ... Read more...
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US Government to warn the public about baby slings
March 10th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The US government is about to issue a safety warning about the baby slings, as they are quite harmful. There have been some instances when the ... Read more...
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Toyota forced to announce another recall after the runaway Pruis episode in San Diego
March 10th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Toyota’s cup of woes is now spilling over. They were already battling with so many recalls, and now there was an incident involving the Pruis ... Read more...
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Armed forces short of 14,448 officers: Antony
March 10th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The armed forces are short of a staggering 14,448 officers, parliament was informed Wednesday.
"There has been a shortage of officers in the armed forces. The shortage ... Read more...
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Now watch IPL matches live in cinema halls (With Images)
March 10th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Want to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) match live? No need to go to the stadium. Just book a ticket at the nearest cinema hall and ... Read more...
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JetBlue and Delta want to be exempted from the tarmac delay rule
March 10th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The closure of the main runway at the New York’s JFK airport, is causing a lot of agony to the plane companies. There is a government ... Read more...
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Lawsuit seeks derecognition of political parties
March 10th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea to derecognize major political parties for launching welfare schemes in the name of their ... Read more...
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Saurav, Dipika in mixed doubles final of Chennia Open squash
March 10th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, March 10 (IANS) Third-seeded Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Palikal kept their composure to beat Alan Clyne and Frania Gillen of Scotland 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in 48 minutes to enter the mixed ... Read more...
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Katherine Heigl becomes a brunette
March 10th, 2010 - 9:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl has ditched her signature blonde look, and gone all the way to become a brunette, with very dark hair. ... Read more...
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Northeast celebrates peaceful Holi with enthusiasm
March 10th, 2010 - 9:44 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati, Mar 10 (ANI): Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated with enthusiasm in northeast along with rest of the country recently.People splashed water, threw water filled balloons, smeared gulal and colors ... Read more...
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Lance Mackey Apprehensive of Iditarod Drug Testing
March 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Anchorage, Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Three-time winner and defending champion Lance Mackey who has been candid with his usage of medical marijuana feels that the alcohol & drug test ... Read more...
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Google Apps Marketplace Unveiled
March 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
California, Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Anything that internet search giant Google does becomes a headline. It unveiled the much awaited Google Apps Marketplace recently. It will benefit at least 25 ... Read more...
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“White Collar” Season Finale: Matt Bomer Minus His Shirt!
March 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The series 'White Collar' was liked by the viewers from its premiere and the majority of the credits go to its smoking hot star, Matt Bomer. ... Read more...
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“The Story Of Stuff” To Hit Market As A Book
March 10th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "The Story Of Stuff: How Our Obsession With Stuff Is Trashing The Planet, Our Communities, And Our Health - And A Vision For Change" is the ... Read more...
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BJP stages protest over price rise and 10 % reservation to Muslims in West Bengal
March 10th, 2010 - 9:42 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, March 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a road blockade here against rising prices of essential commodities and 10 percent reservation to the Muslim community under other backward ... Read more...
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Godman incarnation near Bangalore supplicated by cannabis
March 10th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by ANI
By Jaipal SharmaBangalore, March 10 (ANI): In a bizarre ritual, large number of devotees visit a temple in Bangalore's Chitradurga district and smoke cannabis during an annual festival as an expression of ... Read more...
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Sikhs feel offended, as Sajjan Kumar gets bail in 1984-anti Sikh riots case
March 10th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Scores of Sikhs gathered outside the Karkardooma court in here on Wednesday to lodge their protest against the anticipatory bail granted by the court to the Congress ... Read more...
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A Centre for disability but more of a centre of hope
March 10th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by ANI
By Nusrat AraSrinagar, March 10 (ANI): 'She Hope Disability Centre' in Srinagar has been offering physiotherapy and corrective surgery, as well as hearing aids and low-cost prosthetic legs. Since 2001 the latter ... Read more...
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Vijay Kumar ahead by two strokes in Mewat golf
March 10th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mewat (Haryana), March 10 (IANS) Vijay Kumar of Lucknow carded a five-under 67 on the opening day of the Solaris Chemtech Open Golf Championship 2010 to establish a two stroke lead over ... Read more...
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IIMs to review first online CAT
March 10th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, March 10 (IANS) The directors of all the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in the country are slated to meet next month to review the first online Common Admission Test (CAT) ... Read more...
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Railway cop held on rape charges
March 10th, 2010 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, March 10 (IANS) A constable of the Railway Protection Force has been arrested for allegedly raping a passenger at the Jammu railway station, police said Wednesday.
According to police, the victim complained ... Read more...
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