National Policy on IT approved
September 21st, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The National Policy on Information Technology 2012, which envisages the growth of the IT market to $300 billion and creation of another 10 million jobs ... Read more...
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Tori Spelling plans adoption
September 12th, 2012 - 3:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) Actress Tori Spelling says that she and her husband Dean McDermott would consider adopting a child in future despite already having four kids.The 39-year-old gave birth ... Read more...
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Gwen Stefani and Gavin to renew their wedding vows
August 15th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Gwen Stefani has been married with her Rocker Husband namely Gavin Rossdale for 10 years. It was recently reported that she and her husband are ... Read more...
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Denise Richards proud of her daughters
August 7th, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Denise Richards, who adopted a baby named Eloise, says she is proud of the way her daughters Sam and Lola have accepted their sister.The ... Read more...
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Milan recognises gay couples
July 28th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, July 28 (IANS/AKI) The northern Italian city of Milan will now recognise same-sex unions.After a debate of more than 11 hours, 29 city councillors backed a by-law recognising common ... Read more...
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Queen Latifah reveals her adoption plans
July 12th, 2012 - 5:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Queen Latifah is all set to adopt a child. She revealed her noble intentions on the show ‘The View.’ The host of the show Barbara Walters ... Read more...
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Adopt cats, dogs, urges Jay Sean (With Images)
June 2nd, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) British-Indian rapper Jay Sean has urged people to adopt homeless dogs and cats, as part of his association with animal activist group People for Ethical ... Read more...
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Hayek wanted to be single parent
April 21st, 2012 - 8:38 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Actress Salma Hayek admits she wanted to be a single parent and that she considered adoption before meeting her husband, businessman Francois-Henri Pinault."I was trying ... Read more...
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Second abandoned infant found in Gurgaon in a week
April 18th, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, April 18 (IANS) A new-born baby was found abandoned in Dundahera on the Gurgaon-Delhi border Wednesday, the second such case in less than a week, police said.The four-five days ... Read more...
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Aadhaar to pilot financial, banking services in 50 districts
April 18th, 2012 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, April 18 (IANS) Aadhaar cards, the unique, 12-digit identification numbers given to residents of India, will soon be pressed into financial and banking services, to begin with in 50 ... Read more...
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Ban Ki-moon welcomes resolution to send observers to Syria (Lead)
April 15th, 2012 - 6:05 am ICT by IANS
Geneva, April 15 (IANS) The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2042 to authorise the dispatch of the advance team of UN observers to ... Read more...
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Indian airlines not submitting emission details to EU: Ajit Singh
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India's airlines are not submitting emission details to the European Union (EU) as it had directed, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh told parliament Thursday."Though the ... Read more...
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Kristen Wiig wants to adopt!
March 16th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Actress and writer Kristen Wiig, who was seen in "Bridesmaids", is keen to adopt children.The 38-year-old is currently dating musician Fabrizio Moretti.Kristen, whose career took ... Read more...
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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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