Gomez supports Unicef campaign
April 20th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has urged her fans to donate to the latest Unicef campaign to help starving children in Africa.The young star has served as ... Read more...
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Katrina turns Cinderella, Red Riding Hood (With Images)
April 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kartina Kaif, whose look inspired a Barbie doll, has now donned the looks of Cinderella and Red Riding Hood for a new ad.The ... Read more...
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Holmes to become Hilfiger ambassador
April 19th, 2012 - 8:09 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes is to become the ambassador of Tommy Hilfiger's new line, The Promise Collection.The 32-year-old has teamed up with the designer to ... Read more...
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Genelia faces suit in Andhra court in cheating case
April 18th, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Wednesday directed actor Genelia D'Souza to appear before it personally or through her lawyer in a cheating case related to ... Read more...
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India ‘cautious’ after Kabul attack
April 17th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India remains "cautious" about the safety of its people and interests in Afghanistan following the recent Taliban strike in Kabul that killed nearly 50 ... Read more...
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Pakistan condemns Kabul attacks
April 16th, 2012 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Sunday condemned the series of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan and said Islamabad supports stability in the war-shattered neighbouring country."Pakistan ... Read more...
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Jaypee Cement signs Indian hockey stars
April 14th, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Jaypee Cement has expanded its sponsorship support to three Indian hockey players - Sardara Singh, Sandeep Singh, and Shivendra Singh.Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar remains ... Read more...
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UNSC to mull on observer mission in Syria
April 13th, 2012 - 9:23 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 13 (IANS) The UN Security Council (UNSC) will begin consultation on a draft resolution concerning the deployment of an observer mission in Syria "as swiftly as possible".US ... Read more...
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Fashion for me is comfort: Irfan Pathan
April 12th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Indian pacer Irfan Pathan says fashion for him is all about comfort and he doesn't believe in following any trend."For me, fashion and style is ... Read more...
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UAE, Portugal hold talks
April 12th, 2012 - 1:27 am ICT by IANS
Lisbon, April 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Portugual have discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation, it was reported Wednesday.Ambassador of the UAE Saqr Nasser Al-Rayesi and Mayor ... Read more...
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Indian embassy in US receives bomb threat
April 11th, 2012 - 2:59 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 11 (IANS) The Indian embassy in Washington received a bomb threat Tuesday but no explosives were found in the premise, the US State Department said."I can confirm that ... Read more...
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UAE, Algeria discuss bilateral ties
April 7th, 2012 - 12:55 am ICT by IANS
Algiers, April 6 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have discussed their bilateral reations.During a meeting between UAE ambassador to Algeria Mohammed Ali Nasser Al Mazrouei and Algerian ... Read more...
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Spain’s nuclear sector eyes growth in China (Lead)
April 6th, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 6 (IANS/EFE) Spain's nuclear energy sector is seeking to expand its presence in China after gaining a strong foothold, providing components to nine of the country's 14 operating ... Read more...
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Big B to be honoured for polio work
April 6th, 2012 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is Unicef's brand ambassador against polio, says he will be honoured for his contribution to the cause."And the organisation that acknowledges ... Read more...
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SRK becomes Bengal ambassador, to shoot promo
April 5th, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan Thursday said he felt "proud" about being West Bengal's brand ambassador."I am proud that I am the brand ambassador of Bengal. ... Read more...
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India-Czech trade could touch $3 bn by 2015
April 5th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Czech Republic could reach $3 billion by 2015, Czech ambassador to India Miloslav Stasek said Thursday."Bilateral trade between the two ... Read more...
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Dollar Industries eyes Rs.5 bn turnover in 2012-13
April 5th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Hosiery major Dollar Industries targetted an over Rs.5 billion turnover by the end of fiscal 2012-13, a top company executive said Thursday."In the last financial ... Read more...
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Virat Kohli is Toyota brand ambassador
April 5th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Leading auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Thursday signed up India batsman Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador to endorse its range of passenger car models.
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US to ease financial restrictions on Myanmar
April 5th, 2012 - 8:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The US will ease its financial and investment restrictions on Myanmar following the landmark parliamentary by-election in the country, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.America was ... Read more...
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Portman named Free The Children ambassador
April 5th, 2012 - 7:35 am ICT by IANS
Los Angles, April 5 (IANS) Actress Natalie Portman has been roped in as the ambassador for Free the Children, a charity that helps youngsters in developing countries.Portman says she is ... Read more...
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Ramdev launches products in open market
April 4th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, April 4 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Wednesday launched 800 Ayurvedic products that will be sold in open market via a chain of retail outlets and "super distributors" ... Read more...
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SRK brand ambassador for Prayag Film City
April 4th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) City-based Prayag Group, with interests in infrastructure, hospitality and film production, Wednesday roped in Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for its ... Read more...
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India congratulates Suu Kyi on election win (Lead)
April 3rd, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India Tuesday congratulated pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi after her National League for Democracy's (NLD) thumping election victory."We welcome the successful conduct of by-elections ... Read more...
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Neil to work with ‘Shaitan’ director (Movie Snippets)
March 29th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has been roped in for Bejoy Nambiar's next, "David"."Going to be working with Bejoy Nambiar of 'SHAITAN' fame on his next film ... Read more...
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It would be great if ‘Heroine’ or ‘Inkaar’ go to Cannes: Arjun
March 29th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal says he would be happy if Madhur Bhandarkar's "Heroine" or Sudhir Mishra's "Inkaar" are showcased at the forthcoming Cannes film festival."I would ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh will help boost Bengal tourism
March 28th, 2012 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The appointment of superstar Shah Rukh Khan as West Bengal's brand ambassador will boost tourism but infrastructure would be needed to meet the rush of ... Read more...
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UAE, Pakistan seek closer trade ties
March 24th, 2012 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Pakistan seek to boost bilateral trade cooperation.UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Isa Abdullah Al Basha Al Nuaimi met with Pakistani Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez ... Read more...
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Minissha’s best companion if marooned? A laptop!
March 22nd, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Model-actress Minishha Lamba, who calls herself a gadget freak, says that if marooned on an island, she can spend time with her laptop without getting ... Read more...
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It is important to be No.1: Priyanka
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who is doing fairly well in showbiz, says it is very important to be on the top but at the same ... Read more...
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NBA sensation Jeremy Lin becomes Volvo’s brand ambassador
March 20th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, March 20 (IANS) China-owned Swedish automaker Volvo has announced an endorsement deal with NBA's new Asian-American superstar Jeremy Lin, marking the first major corporate contract for the Knicks ... Read more...
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Emirates Airlines to launch new flight to Washington
March 18th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 18 (IANS/WAM) Dubai-based luxury carrier Emirates Airlines will launch a non-stop flight between Dubai and Washington in September.Earlier this year, Dallas and Seattle were also connected by flights ... Read more...
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For family, I chose to do TV over movies: Karisma
March 18th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Karisma Kapoor stayed away from films after marriage and children because she wanted to focus on her family. But she says she continued doing ads ... Read more...
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Turkish nationals urged to leave Syria
March 16th, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 16 (IANS) Turkey has urged its citizens to leave Syria, saying developments there have led to "serious security risks", BBC reported Friday.The uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ... Read more...
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Kerr becomes earth hour ambassador
March 14th, 2012 - 9:45 am ICT by IANS
London, March 14 (IANS) Supermodel Miranda Kerr has been named as an Earth Hour global ambassador for the second year running.The 28-year-old, who is famed for her views on ... Read more...
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Cameron Diaz , new face of Tag Heur
March 13th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 13 (IANS) After actor Leonardo DiCaprio and tennis star Maria Sharapova, actress Cameron Diaz has been roped in as the new brand ambassador of international watch company ... Read more...
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