Court notice to Dikshit, centre on Lokayukta report
August 13th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and the central government on a plea alleging that a Lokayukta report suggesting ... Read more...
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Nuke scientist is Kashmir varsity chancellor
August 13th, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Eminent nuclear scientist Srikumar Banerjee has been named the first chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir, it was announced Monday.Banerjee was among the scientists who ... Read more...
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Terror alert for railway police in Karnataka
August 13th, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Aug 13 (IANS) Police in Karnataka have been alerted about possible terror attacks on trains operating between Bangalore and Mysore, an official said Monday.Deputy Inspector General of Police B. ... Read more...
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Gas allocation not possible for power projects, says minister
August 13th, 2012 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Allocation of more gas to any power project, including of Gujarat, may currently not be possible in view of declining domestic gas production, Minister of ... Read more...
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Amarnath board gets more time to submit report
August 13th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday called for "constructive steps" to improve medical and other facilities for pilgrims going for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage in Jammu and ... Read more...
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Matrix offers 30 min free calling to India from US, Britain
August 13th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Matrix Cellular, provider of telecommunication solutions for Indians travelling abroad, Monday said it has launched a new service under which customers can avail 30 minutes ... Read more...
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Shutdown in Himachal varsity, students miss classes
August 13th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 13 (IANS) Over 100,000 students of the Himachal Pradesh University had to miss their classes Monday owing to a day- long strike called by various student outfits over ... Read more...
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Banks to disburse UP scholarships
August 13th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Faced with complaints of corruption and irregularities, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday said that scholarships to students from among minorities in per-matric classes will be ... Read more...
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Tajiks President bans donkeys from his sight
August 13th, 2012 - 9:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Kulob, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to a report by local media, citizens in the city of Kulob in Tajik have been banned from appearing to the streets on hand driven carts ... Read more...
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Royle Family Christmas special confirmed
August 13th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, August 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Royle Family special was confirmed that it would be on air this Christmas. The confirmations were made by Sue Johnston. Johnston is one of the actors ... Read more...
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Van Damme: “I would have been abnormal not to sleep with Kylie”
August 13th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, August 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The rumors which have been going round that Van Damme had slept with Kylie were confirmed to be true with Van Damme himself. These rumors have ... Read more...
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Adam Lambert shows off huge new tattoo on arm
August 13th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Adam Lambert, a popular rock star gained the attention in 2008, his personality was of more benefit to him. And since then Adams has been ... Read more...
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Shadab Faridi to sing for ‘Dabangg 2′ (Movie Snippets)
August 13th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Shadab Faridi, the soulful voice behind "Tu hi haqeeqat" song, has been roped in to sing for the sequel of 2010 blockbuster "Dabangg"."As a ... Read more...
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HS2 route should be moved to M40 corridor
August 13th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An train expert in Britain said that the route of HS2 train should be linked from London to Birmingham. He claimed that this should be done because ... Read more...
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MNS wing threatens stir against multiplexes
August 13th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)-affiliated body Monday warned multiplexes to screen Marathi films during prime time slots or face the music.The Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena ... Read more...
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Examine Aarushi murder witnesses by Sep 17, SC tells CBI (Lead)
August 13th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of Nupur Talwar while directing the CBI to complete by Sep 17 the ... Read more...
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Rains lash Delhi, more likely Tuesday
August 13th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Monday bringing down the maximum temperature to season's average of 33.2 degrees Celsius. The met department has forecast more showers for ... Read more...
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Kerala to lease out land to private IT developers
August 13th, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) A departure from developer of information technology (IT) infrastructure to lessor model and focus on spreading e-governance activities across the state are going to be the ... Read more...
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Parties back black money issue inside, outside parliament (Second Lead)
August 13th, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The issue of black money echoed both inside as well as outside parliament Monday with the BJP and Janata Dal-United supporting yoga guru Baba ... Read more...
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Bridal collection, Bollywood dominated DCW (Review) (With Images)
August 13th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi Couture Week (DCW) was not without its fair share of glitz, glamour, style and Bollywood tadka. If the third edition was high on ... Read more...
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Kohli gets two nominations for ICC Awards
August 13th, 2012 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 13 (IANS) India batsman Virat Kohli has been nominated in two categories for the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka next ... Read more...
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Andhra anti-terror force Octopus gets its headquarters
August 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Monday launched the headquarters of its elite anti-terror commando force Octopus (Organisation For Counter Terrorist Operations).Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy inaugurated the headquarters ... Read more...
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Nicole Richie confident with body
August 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Socialte Nicole Richie, whose weight has fluctuated over the years, is happy with her looks at the moment."I feel great about my body. You ... Read more...
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Cooper hunting for a dog sitter
August 13th, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Bradley Cooper is reportedly looking for someone who can look after his pet, Charlotte, while he is away.Cooper, 37 wants someone to take care ... Read more...
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Sahara not to aid sports federations for London Games failure
August 13th, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Sahara India Parivar will withdraw support to some Indian sports' federations whose workings have cost the country medals in the just concluded London Olympics, Chairman ... Read more...
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Whistleblowers bill likely to come in Rajya Sabha Tuesday
August 13th, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The whistleblowers protection bill is likely to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday, government sources said Monday.The legislation, which is one of the important ... Read more...
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Ramdev’s march, rain halt traffic in central Delhi
August 13th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Traffic in central Delhi came to a standstill following heavy rain and yoga guru Baba Ramdev's march to parliament with thousands of supporters."The sudden heavy ... Read more...
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Coal India’s marginal net profit growth in Q1
August 13th, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) State miner Coal India Limited (CIL) Monday declared a marginal net profit growth with a stand-alone net profit of Rs.45,765.70 million for the quarter ended ... Read more...
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Gaga plans to meet British Prime Minister
August 13th, 2012 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly planning to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss her charity plans.The 26-year-old had launched her Born This ... Read more...
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Owen never wanted stardom
August 13th, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Clive Owen says stardom and fame was never his aim as he was more keen on doing theatre."I never wanted to be a movie ... Read more...
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Minogue’s son big for his age
August 13th, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Singer Dannii Minogue, who has two-year-old Ethan with former partner Kris Smith, struggles to carry him because he is already above-average size for his age."He is ... Read more...
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Baba Ramdev detained in Ambedkar Stadium
August 13th, 2012 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With Baba Ramdev and his anti-corruption supporters blocking roads in central Delhi, police were Monday forced to detain them in Ambedkar Stadium, a few hundred ... Read more...
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Knowles inspires Ora
August 13th, 2012 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) When it comes to balancing personal and professional life, Singer Rita Ora takes inspiration from Beyonce Knowles."The first time I met her, I was ... Read more...
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Ahead of ASEAN summit, India to host Mekong-Ganga meeting
August 13th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Ahead of the India-ASEAN commemorative summit in December, India will be hosting a meeting of the six-nation Mekong-Ganga Cooperation grouping that will bring the foreign ... Read more...
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Sikh panel guides families in coping with shooting trauma
August 13th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Sikh organisations have created a handy guide to help families cope with violence and disaster and Sikh parents to counsel children through the aftermath of ... Read more...
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