Tamil New Year celebrated with traditional fervour
April 13th, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu heralded Nandhana - the Tamil New Year - Friday with traditional fervour with people visiting temples in the morning.
"Puthandu Vazthukkal" (New Year greetings) ... Read more...
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Telugu almanac writer booked for insulting women
March 21st, 2012 - 1:33 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, March 20 (IANS) Hyderabad police Tuesday booked a well-known astrologer for allegedly insulting women in his almanac.The Central Crime Station (CCS) booked a case against Srinivas Gargeya under Indian ... Read more...
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Wisden to launch India edition
December 3rd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Cricketers' almanac Wisden is all set to launch its India edition that will have a comprehensive coverage of Indian cricket down to its lowest level.Former ... Read more...
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Osmania University revises exam schedule following student protests
February 26th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Hyderabad , Feb 26 (ANI) : Authorities of Osmania University convened a meeting to review the academic calendar for the ongoing semester and the examination schedule for undergraduate and postgraduate courses ... Read more...
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Bhopal vocalist sets record by singing for 25 hours
January 3rd, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by ANI
Bhopal, Jan.3 (ANI): In an attempt to set a world record for the longest singing session, Vasudev Sarkar, a 55-year-old singer, sang at a stretch for around 25 hours in Madhya Pradesh's ... Read more...
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It Is Once In A ‘Blue Moon’ Tonight
November 21st, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The popular English proverb, "Once In A Blue Moon" holds true today. Today, the world will witness a rare sight in the sky. Contrary to the ... Read more...
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Fish festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu
June 6th, 2010 - 9:07 pm ICT by ANI
By JaikumarAnnamangalam (Tamil Nadu), June 6 (ANI): An annual fishing festival held in Annamanagalam village of Tamil Nadu's Perambalur district is a major draw, as it witnesses convergence of thousands of fishermen ... Read more...
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Bollywood enters Guinness Book of World Records for ‘Bhavnao Ko Samjho’
January 14th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Bollywood has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for a flick directed and produced by comedian Sunil Pal, titled 'Bhavnao Ko Samjho', for featuring 51 stand-up comedians.The ... Read more...
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Bollywood actors celebrate Diwali
October 18th, 2009 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Bollywood superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar celebrated Diwali with family and friends here on Saturday.Shah Rukh Khan did not disappoint hundreds of his fans who ... Read more...
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Bulb industry of Dehradun facing closure, thanks to Chinese made lights
October 16th, 2009 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashish GoelDehradun, Oct 16 (ANI): Chinese lights have flooded the market during 'Diwali' leaving the bulb industry of Dehradun on the verge of closure.Already, 90 percent of the bulb ... Read more...
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Women whipped to get rid of evil spirits during Tamil Nadu festival
September 30th, 2009 - 8:38 pm ICT by ANI
By Jehovah. GNamakkal (Tami Nadu), Sep.30 (ANI): Believe it or not, thousands of women, including young and the aged, converge at Namakkal to attend the annual festival at the Sri Achappan temple ... Read more...
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Garrison Keillor Not Mystified Over “A Prairie Home Companion” success
July 2nd, 2009 - 6:35 pm ICT by GD
Garrison Keillor, the renowned host of the popular radio show "A Prairie Home Companion" has been recently reported of celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the show. The show which has been a ... Read more...
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Thousands in Orissa take a holy dip to mark ”Govinda Dwadai”
March 8th, 2009 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Puri, Mar 8 (ANI): Thousands of devotees took a holy dip here to mark a unique auspicious occasion known as ''Govinda Dwadai'', which incidentally has taken place after 48 years.
Reportedly, such ... Read more...
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Paula Abdul says she inspired Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles
January 24th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): American Idol star Paula Abdul credits herself for inspiring modern pop stars like Rihanna and Beyonce Knowles.The singer, who first tasted fame in the 1980s after selling ... Read more...
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School children in Amritsar say, No, to crackers ahead of Diwali
October 23rd, 2008 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Amritsar, Oct.23 (ANI): Hundreds of schoolchildren took out a march here on Thursday to spread general awareness and appeal children to not burn fireworks to celebrate the upcoming ... Read more...
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ABC of learning starts on Sarswati Puja
February 12th, 2008 - 8:54 pm ICT by admin
Patna, Feb.12 (ANI): Though Sarswati Puja festival is marked in praise of Goddess of knowledge with deep fervour in many parts of the country, it holds its special significance in Bihar, especially ... Read more...
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