Russian mosque has world’s largest Quran
February 18th, 2012 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Quran kept at Russian city of Kazan's Qolsharif mosque has been awarded a Guinness World Records certificate for being the world's largest, Tatarstan's state ... Read more...
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nivio secures $21 million funding
February 10th, 2012 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Cloud computing start-up nivio has secured $21 million funding from the Videocon Group and AEC Partners, a US-based private equity firm with specialised holdings in ... Read more...
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EU seeks closer ties with Pakistan
February 9th, 2012 - 9:08 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Feb 9 (IANS) The European Union (EU) Wednesday adopted a plan to build a strong relationship with Pakistan.Welcoming the adoption, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the five-year ... Read more...
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Mexico, EU sign pact to boost tourism
January 24th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) Mexico and the European Union have signed an agreement to bolster bilateral tourism, authorities said."Tourism is an activity that has the ability to generate economic ... Read more...
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Heigl keen to adopt another kid
January 15th, 2012 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Actress Katherine Heigl, who is already raising a three-year-old adopted daughter Naleigh, plans to adopt another child.The "New Year's Eve" actress, who raises the girl ... Read more...
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Now, a comic book on Apple boss Steve Jobs
January 12th, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) A comic book portraying the life of technology mogul and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been launched in the US.The comic depicts the life of Jobs ... Read more...
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Cycling star Evans adopts Ethiopian boy
December 28th, 2011 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 28 (IANS) Australia's cycling star Cadel Evans, the Tour de France champion in 2011, is adopting a year-old Ethiopian boy with his wife, a report said Wednesday.Evans said ... Read more...
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Euro blamed for driving up cost of living in Spain
December 28th, 2011 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Dec 28 (IANS/EFE) Housing costs in Spain have risen 66 percent since the adoption of the euro in 2001, while food prices are up 48 percent, a consumers' organisation ... Read more...
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UAE, Tunisia discuss parliamentary cooperation
December 28th, 2011 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 27 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Tunisia have discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, particularly in the fields of politics and parlimentary procedures.A ... Read more...
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Team Anna writes to PM, wants ‘real anti-corruption law’
December 25th, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and parliamentarians, Team Anna has urged them to come out with "a real anti-corruption law" ... Read more...
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ICT key to combat climate change, say experts
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Information and communications technology (ICT) can play a major role in combating climate change by encouraging adoption of green practices, experts said Thursday."ICT could help ... Read more...
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Obama greets Medvedev on Russia’s joining of WTO
December 17th, 2011 - 8:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday called his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and congratulated him on Russia's accession into the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the White ... Read more...
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Himachal to promote green industry
December 15th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Dec 15 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Thursday amended its industrial policy to promote pollution-free industrial units in the state, an official statement said here.The state cabinet at its meeting decided ... Read more...
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Russia switches on missile detection radar
November 30th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Moscow, Nov 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Russia has turned its missile detection radar on in response to US and NATO’s effort to install missile shield in Europe. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was in ... Read more...
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Russia to ban laser pointers during football matches
November 8th, 2011 - 10:32 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Premier League intends to ban the use of laser pointers by fans at football stadiums, a top official said."We are very serious about this. ... Read more...
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UNSC adopts India backed resolution on piracy
October 25th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 25 (IANS) At India's initiative, the UN Security Council has for the first time adopted a resolution seeking prosecution not only for acts of piracy off the ... Read more...
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Russia drafts UN resolution to secure Libyan arms
October 22nd, 2011 - 9:14 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is planning to introduce a draft UN resolution aimed at securing Libyan weapons stockpiles accumulated during Muammar Gaddafi's rule, said Russia's envoy to the ... Read more...
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Adopt homeless dogs, Dino Morea urges
October 5th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Actor Dino Morea has posed with his rescued dog Slidey and is promoting the adoption of homeless dogs in a PETA (People for the Ethical ... Read more...
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World Wide Web consortium sets up India office
September 15th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) India office was inaugurated by Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot Thursday.W3C is engaged in development ... Read more...
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Happy with Lokpal issue’s resolution: Pranab
August 28th, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who negotiated with Team Anna to resolve the Lokpal logjam, said Saturday he was happy with the resolution of the ... Read more...
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RBI to promote use of cashless payment system
August 25th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken measures to promote the use of cashless payment instruments in the country, a senior official said Thursday."The RBI ... Read more...
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I want a baby: Theron
August 25th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 25 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron is keen to start a family and doesn't want to wait any longer to become a mother."I want a baby. If it would ... Read more...
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Hazare’s path ‘fraught with grave consequences’, says PM (Second Lead)
August 17th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The path chosen by Anna Hazare is fraught with "grave consequences" for India's parliamentary democracy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cautioned Wednesday, justifying the arrest ... Read more...
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Public projects worth over Rs.300,000 crore delayed
August 11th, 2011 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Over 250 central projects worth Rs.369,361.6 crore have been delayed due to non-availability of land, paucity of funds, delay in supplies from vendors, and problems ... Read more...
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Winehouse had plans to adopt?
August 1st, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) Dannika Augustine, who is from Caribbean island of St. Lucia, claims that late singer Amy Winehouse planned to adopt her and is heartbroken after her ... Read more...
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Cloud computing to create one lakh jobs in India: Study
July 19th, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 19 (IANS) As the next technology wave, cloud computing by enterprises has the potential to create about 100,000 new jobs in India, a study said Tuesday."Of the projected ... Read more...
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Bihar doctors get legal shield against attacks (Lead)
July 19th, 2011 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 19 (IANS) The Bihar assembly Tuesday enacted laws to regulate private nursing homes and to protect doctors from being attacked by the attendants of patients, officials said.In a ... Read more...
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Bihar doctors get legal shield against attacks
July 19th, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 19 (IANS) The Bihar assembly Tuesday enacted laws to regulate private nursing home and to protect doctors from attacks of attendants of patients, officials said.In a bid to ... Read more...
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Stable Afghanistan in Pakistan’s interest: Gilani
July 13th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) A stable Afghanistan was in the interest of Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.He said the US should involve Pakistan in the reconciliation ... Read more...
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WWF’s Adopt a Tree Campaign to start July 4
July 2nd, 2011 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) would kickstart its annual Adopt a Tree Campaign July 4 with active participation from various institutions, corporate houses, ... Read more...
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Games most downloaded application for mobiles
June 29th, 2011 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Games are the most downloaded application for mobile phones, a new study says which reiterates that the cellphone has become an inseparable part of life ... Read more...
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JLo, Diaz team up for new film
June 27th, 2011 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 27 (IANS) Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has been roped in to star alongside Cameron Diaz in the film "What To Expect When You're Expecting".According to Entertainment Weekly, ... Read more...
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India’s opposition led to EU tariff deal rejection
June 27th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 27 (IANS) The European Union (EU) hasn't got approval from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) member nations, specially India, for a preferential trade package to Pakistan, a media ... Read more...
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Hegde slams government on Lokpal bill
June 16th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Karnataka Lokayukta and member of the Lokpal bill drafting committee Santosh Hegde Thursday slammed the government for indulging in mudslinging and insisting on the adoption ... Read more...
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Citigroup earns $160 mn from reducing HDFC stake
June 14th, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) US based financial services major Citigroup Inc. Tuesday said it had made a pre-tax profit of $160 million after reducing its holding in non-banking finance company ... Read more...
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