Protest after woman’s audacious abduction
February 10th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) More than 100 people blocked streets and raised slogans Friday after a 25-year-old woman was kidnapped from a crowded area here, witnesses said.Kiran Negi was ... Read more...
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Three-four players have played their last Test: Gavaskar
January 27th, 2012 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 27 (IANS) Lashing out against the non-performing seniors, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that three seniors have played their last Test series for the country.As India ... Read more...
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100 arrests made ahead of Olympics
January 25th, 2012 - 7:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) British officials have announced that they have arrested nearly 100 people ahead of the Olympic Games this year. London will be hosting the event this summer and ... Read more...
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Shocking, says Salman Rushdie
January 24th, 2012 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Author Salman Rushdie Tuesday said he was shocked at the situation that even screening of his video image was unacceptable at the Jaipur Literature ... Read more...
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Sehwag will inject some life in Indian team: Akram
January 23rd, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram said that captaincy should make Virender Sehwag more accountable as India prepare to play for pride ... Read more...
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Akshay supports Dhoni, says everyone faces bad phase
January 16th, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar, coming out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the India captain received criticism over his bad performance in the Australia ... Read more...
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Leaders greet people on Pongal, Sankranti
January 14th, 2012 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 14 (IANS) Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa and Tamil Nadu Governor K.Rosaiah Saturday greeted people of Chennai on the occasion of the harvest festival Pongal and Makar Sankranti.In his message ... Read more...
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A push for documentaries, courtesy Bollywood’s Jaaved Jaaferi
January 14th, 2012 - 10:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) He is known for comedy as well as his dance moves. But actor Jaaved Jaaferi has now taken a serious plunge into documentary making - ... Read more...
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Team Anna not to campaign for or against any party
January 10th, 2012 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), Jan 10 (IANS) Team Anna members said here Tuesday they will not campaign for or against any party in the assembly elections in five states."We have ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin denies marriage plans
January 7th, 2012 - 5:35 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS/EFE) Singer Ricky Martin has said he has no plans to marry despite rumours to the contrary, but would like to have a baby girl this ... Read more...
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Self-obsessed people dont make good leaders
January 2nd, 2012 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) While individuals brimming with confidence or arrogance and showing natural authority may appear potential leaders, a dominating attitude or self-obsession often leaves such individuals being worst ... Read more...
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83 mn Americans to hit the road for holidays
December 23rd, 2011 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Over 83 million Americans plan to drive this Christmas and New Year, up 2.1 percent from last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has predicted."Since ... Read more...
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Beady Eye more fun than Oasis: Liam Gallagher
December 19th, 2011 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says recording Beady Eye's debut album "Different Gear, Still Speeding" was "without a doubt" more enjoyable than any of the albums ... Read more...
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Arthur backs Khawaja to come good in Tests
December 17th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 17 (IANS) Australian coach Mickey Arthur feels young batsman Usman Khawaja has the technique and ability to succeed in Test cricket.Khawaja has been seen as a potential to ... Read more...
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Omar lashes out at separatists’ ‘hooliganism’
December 15th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Dec 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, usually known for his soft words for the separatists, Thursday lashed out at them, accusing them of indulging in ... Read more...
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Lindsay Lohan is due in court for her probation update
December 14th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actress Lindsay Lohan is back in court to know the fate of her probation. Lohan was warned at her last appearance that failing to comply with ... Read more...
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Indonesia’s famous singing policeman fired
December 8th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Manila, Dec 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An Indonesian police officer who made the international headlines after a music video of him went viral on the Internet has been fired by his bosses. ... Read more...
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Sidhu beats up guard at toll gate, triggers row
December 7th, 2011 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Dec 7 (IANS) BJP MP and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu assaulted a security guard at a toll gate in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district after the latter threw ... Read more...
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Odisha seeks special status
November 24th, 2011 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday to reiterate his demand to accord special status to the state."Although Odisha satisfies ... Read more...
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Abhishek in awe of Michael Caine
November 24th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be seen in "Players", the Hindi remake of Hollywood action-thriller "The Italian Job", says he is smitten by Michael ... Read more...
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Lopez finds motherhood ‘overwhelming’
November 22nd, 2011 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Nov 22 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez says being a working mother can be "overwhelming".The 42-year-old, who has three-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with estranged husband Marc Anthony, ... Read more...
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Tony La Russa talks on the David Letterman show
November 1st, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Nov 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The head coach of the Cardinals Tony La Russa has spoken to David Letterman. La Russa led the St. Louis team to the triumph in the World ... Read more...
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Pay Rs.1,800 per quintal of wheat: Badal
October 24th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 24 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said Monday the price at which the government buys wheat from farmers should be fixed at Rs.1,800 per quintal for ... Read more...
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Peter Andre wants to date older woman
October 22nd, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 22 (IANS) Singer Peter Andre said he wants to date an older woman as they are more experienced.However, the 38-year-old, who was previously married to glamour model Katie ... Read more...
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Veena Malik plays sex worker
October 21st, 2011 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) After all the controversies in "Bigg Boss 4" and shooting an item song, Pakistani model Veena Malik has bagged the biographical role of a sex worker.Veena ... Read more...
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First Carson Palmer comments since his trade-off emerge
October 19th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Oct 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Carlson Palmer has commented for the first time since his trade-off to the Oakland Raiders. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Carlson revealed that it was ... Read more...
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MLB playoffs: NY Yankees need to win today’s game at any cost
October 4th, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Detroit, Oct 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Yankees have fallen behind after they lost game three in their playoff series against the Detroit Tigers. That makes Tuesday Night’s game between ... Read more...
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There’s no man without grey shades: Jimmy Shergill
September 24th, 2011 - 9:52 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actor Jimmy Shergill, who was appreciated as an anti-hero in "Tanu Weds Manu", will play another such role in "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster" and says that ... Read more...
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X Factor Season Premiere: Caitlyn & Zander
September 23rd, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger sat judging the Season Premiere of X Factor as contestants competed for the huge prize of a five million ... Read more...
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X Factor Season Premiere: Siameze
September 22nd, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After 13 year old Rachel Crow blew the audience and judges away with her voice, the second contestant shown on last night's premier of 'X Factor last night ... Read more...
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Mayawati regime not helping in new units: Steel minister
September 19th, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Accusing Uttar Pradesh's Mayawati government of not coordinating with the central government in undertaking developmental projects, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma here Monday alleged it ... Read more...
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Not complacent going into CL T20: Fleming
September 19th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Striking a positive pose, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Monday said his team is confident of retaining the Champions League T20 title.At a media interaction ... Read more...
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My sons influence who I date: Pamela Anderson
September 19th, 2011 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress Pamela Anderson says her choice of men is influenced by her sons, 15-year-old Brandon and 13-year-old Dylan."My sons influence who I date, but maybe ... Read more...
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People questioned my social service: Big B
September 17th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had a short political stint during the 1980s, says he quit politics as people questioned his "harmless social service".It was ... Read more...
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China denies arms sales to Gaddafi regime
September 5th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 5 (IANS) China Monday denied it had sold arms to Libya's embattled Muammar Gaddafi regime, Xinhua reported.China has always taken a responsible and prudent attitude toward arms ... Read more...
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