US sides with China’s opponents, says daily
September 19th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 19 (IANS) The US directly or indirectly sides with China's opponents in disputes China has with its neighbours, said a state-run Chinese daily Wednesday.An article in the Op-Ed ... Read more...
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Father’s death made Paltrow health conscious
September 9th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 9 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she changed her lifestyle after she lost her father, filmmaker Bruce Paltrow, to cancer a decade ago."When my father was diagnosed ... Read more...
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Happiness must for beauty: Roberts
September 6th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 6 (IANS) Actress Julia Roberts feels it is important to stay happy in order to look beautiful.The 44-year-old, who has mesmerised her fans in movies like "Pretty ... Read more...
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Koevermans happy with Indian defence
September 1st, 2012 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India's chief football coach Wim Koevermans was happy with his young defence that stood up to the task despite conceding an early goal in the ... Read more...
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Lucy Spraggan’s song taken off iTunes
August 29th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The famous singer, who is as well a song writer Lucy Spraggan, made an impact in the charts pertaining the download of music when she came ... Read more...
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Jayalalithaa asks PM to respect Tamil sentiments
August 28th, 2012 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday expressed surprise at the central government's declaration that India would continue to train Sri Lankan defence personnel.Jayalalithha reiterated ... Read more...
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End bias against Tamil Nadu: AIADMK
August 27th, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The ruling AIADMK Monday urged the central government to end its "step-motherly attitude" towards Tamil Nadu.In a resolution at a meeting here, the party passed resolutions ... Read more...
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Patnaik rejects centre’s claim on coal bidding
August 23rd, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday said his state had been seeking auction-based bidding for allocation of mineral resources including coal.Patnaik's statement came a day ... Read more...
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Kuranyi puts faith in Petrescu to rescue Dynamo
August 20th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Dynamo Moscow's German striker Kevin Kuranyi believes new coach Dan Petrescu has what it takes to rescue Dynamo after a disastrous start to the season.Ex-Chelsea ... Read more...
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Fight failure, says Pattinson
August 19th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 19 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson feels it is important for an actor to constantly fight against failure and never have a laid back attitude."I think as soon ... Read more...
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Survivor’s video shows horrific plane crash
August 10th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Idaho, Aug 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A plane crash that took place on June 30 was brutal in a way that surviving was as a result of luck. However, there were four survivors ... Read more...
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Cycling spectator arrested for not smiling
August 10th, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In the London Olympic Games a man was recently arrested by the police for his suspicious attitude. It all started out when the man was spotted walking ... Read more...
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IGNOU opens admission for BBA course
August 10th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the admission process for Bachelor in Business Administration in Retailing (BBAR), the university said in a statement ... Read more...
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Maynard open to dating elder women
August 6th, 2012 - 3:16 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 6 (IANS) Singer Conor Maynard says he does not mind dating woman elder to him, but would not prefer anyone aged above 70. He is 19.Maynard believes ... Read more...
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Watch out for Ajay’s ‘Son Of Sardar’, says Kajol
August 3rd, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Kajol is playing the perfect wife by spreading the good word about her husband Ajay Devgn's next film "Son Of Sardar". She says the trailer ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton donates $5,000 to struggling fan
July 31st, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Paris Hilton touched the hearts of many when she donated to her sick fan namely, Mike Oliveri $5000. The fun was struggling from an illness which ... Read more...
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Odisha protests cut in railway budgetary allocation
July 29th, 2012 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, July 28 (IANS) Odisha Saturday protested the alleged reduction of Rs.186 crore in the budgetary allocation to different railway projects in the state.Describing it as a "step-motherly attitude" of ... Read more...
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23 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka: Krishna
July 27th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Twenty-three Tamil Nadu fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy six days ago while fishing near Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait, have been released and will ... Read more...
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Films have become marketing product: Shekhar Kapur
July 27th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is upset how marketing and box-office performance of a film are becoming the parameters of success rather than the film itself."It's sad that ... Read more...
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‘President’s post for Pranab reward for hard work’
July 22nd, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) The Congress party has rewarded Pranab Mukherjee with the president's post because of his attitude and commitment towards the responsibilities he has beengiven, former finance ... Read more...
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E-governance can reduce corruption: Meghalaya governor
July 20th, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, July 20 (IANS) Exhorting all stakeholders to use technology as agent of progress and embrace change, Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Friday said e-governance can reduce corruption and improve accountability."IT ... Read more...
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Arrest US Navy personnel who killed Indian: CPI-M
July 18th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The CPI-M Wednesday criticized the government for not squarely condemning the US Navy for killing an Indian fisherman, and demanded the arrest of the killers."The ... Read more...
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Veteran film maker accuses Bengal government of favouritism
July 15th, 2012 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
Siliguri, July 15 (IANS) Accusing the West Bengal government of ffavouring artistes close to the ruling Trinamool Congress, National Award winning film maker Tarun Majumdar said Sunday such a biased ... Read more...
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Manish Naggdev feels positive roles challenging, but limiting
July 15th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Goody, goody roles do not have too much scope for improvisation. Therefore, it is challenging to make them stand out, says Manish Naggdev, currently seen ... Read more...
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Krishna thanks Pakistan for help to Indian passengers
July 10th, 2012 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Thanking Pakistan for its help to passengers of an Indian plane that made an emergency landing at Nawabshah airport in Sindh, External Affairs Minister S.M. ... Read more...
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Bengali version of ‘Dirty Picture’ stalled, Rakhi upset (Lead)
July 6th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The Bengali version of "The Dirty Picture" has been stalled after Ekta Kapoor objected to its title. Rakhi Sawant, who was set to play the ... Read more...
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Bengali version of ‘Dirty Picture’ stalled, Rakhi depressed
July 6th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The Bengali version of "The Dirty Picture" has reportedly been stalled after Ekta Kapoor objected to this. Rakhi Sawant, who was set to play the ... Read more...
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Secure fishermen’s release from Sri Lanka: Jayalalithaa urges PM
July 5th, 2012 - 5:45 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take up the issue of Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan ... Read more...
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Jwala Gutta focusing on fitness ahead of Olympics
June 28th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 28 (IANS) India's ace shuttler Jwala Gutta Thursday said she was focusing on her fitness ahead of the London Olympics."Right now I am focusing lot on my fitness ... Read more...
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Post ‘Vicky Donor’, Ayushmann to focus more on movies
June 24th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) Ayushmann Khurrana, who made it big in Bollywood with his debut film "Vicky Donor", says he will now focus more on films rather than on ... Read more...
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DMDK to boycott presidential polls
June 19th, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 19 (IANS) DMDK leader A.Vijayakant Tuesday announced his party's decision to boycott the ensuing presidential poll due to the central government's "refusal" to solve any of the issues ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Sweden coach blames bad luck for defeat to England
June 16th, 2012 - 5:49 am ICT by IANS
Kiev, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Swedish coach Erik Hamren has blamed bad luck for the 3-2 defeat to England that put Sweden out of Euro 2012 in the group stage.England ... Read more...
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“Patang” is totally unique: Seema Biswas (Interview) (With Images)
June 15th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Seema Biswas of "Bandit Queen" and "Water" fame looks at Indian-American director Prashant Bhargava's award winning first feature film "Patang" (Kite) as ... Read more...
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Rihanna ignores naysayers, lives life on her own terms
June 1st, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna seems to have adopted a "who cares" attitude because she has realised she can't please everyone all the time.The 24-year-old recently created ... Read more...
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Windies performance has answered critics, says Sammy
May 22nd, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 22 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said despite losing the opening Test to England, his side has managed to answer many of the critics who had written off ... Read more...
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