United Bank cuts interest rates on loans above Rs.1 crore
September 11th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) United Bank of India has reduced interest rates by 0.75 percent to 2.75 percent on medium and small loans above Rs.1 crore with effect from Sep ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Capello seeks to rein in player bonuses
September 3rd, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's new chief football coach Fabio Capello wants to rein in the massive bonuses given to national team players, the acting president of the Russian ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Eating Egg Yolks is as ‘bad as Smoking’
August 15th, 2012 - 9:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
August 15 (NEWS) The Yolk eaters have a truth to consider about feeding on the yolks. The scientist made a research and came out with the conclusion that eating eggs yolk is ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Kate Middleton’s Cousin poses for Playboy
August 15th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, August 15 (NEWS) Kate Middleton cousin is getting a nice sum of money through her stint with Playboy. She has now gained fame through her body figure and her talented ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Gehlot highlights welfare schemes on I-Day
August 15th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, August 15 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Independence Day Wednesday said his government is committed to the welfare of people in every section of the society."My government's ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
US stands with India as partner and friend: Clinton
August 13th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Calling India "a beacon for the world of the power of non-violence and the promise of democracy", the United States Monday assured India that it ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Honour for women delivering girl child
August 9th, 2012 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) A village council in Rajasthan will honour women who give birth to a girl child in their first delivery with a view to check cases of ... Read more...
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Situation has improved in Assam: Gogoi
August 1st, 2012 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Aug 1 (IANS) The situation has improved in the communal violence-hit areas of Assam with the government planning to send all the displaced people to their homes by Aug ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
School children work on ‘designs for change’
July 30th, 2012 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, July 30 (IANS) One idea, one week, one billion lives to change: The annual Design For Change (DFC) challenge for schoolchildren has begun across India.This year, the DFC contest ... Read more...
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Russia’s foreign quota complicates my task: Capello
July 18th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fabio Capello says the Russian Premier League's liberal quota on foreign players means young talent is being squeezed out of the top tier, complicating ... Read more...
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Capello ‘confident’ of Russia’s 2014 chances
July 18th, 2012 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fabio Capello, expected to be unveiled as Russia coach in the coming days, has revealed he is confident in his ability to guide the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Mostovoi ready to assist Capello
July 18th, 2012 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former Russia midfielder Alexander Mostovoi Wednesday said he would eagerly accept an offer to become Fabio Capello's assistant coach at the national team.Capello, expected ... Read more...
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Capello can’t rest on laurels: Bilyaletdinov
July 18th, 2012 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fabio Capello will have to prove himself if appointed Russia coach, former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov said Tuesday.Capello, a five-time Italian league and two-time Spanish ... Read more...
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Deschamps is new France coach
July 9th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, July 9 (IANS) The French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed former captain Didier Deschamps as the new coach of the national team, replacing Laurent Blanc."Noel Gael, president of the ... Read more...
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‘Barfi’ not a silent film, says Anurag Basu
July 4th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Basu says his forthcoming movie 'Barfi', which got dealyed for several reasons, may have disabled characters in lead but it is not a ... Read more...
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Ashton Kutcher takes his massive trailer to the sets of ‘Two and a Half Men’
August 16th, 2011 - 1:12 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ashton Kutcher will be living in a luxurious double-decker trailer during the filming of the sitcom Two and a Half Men. According to PEOPLE, CBS will ... Read more...
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Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion
August 16th, 2011 - 12:53 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Internet giant Google has purchased Motorola’s Mobility for $12.5 billion. The deal was announced on Monday. There had been reports earlier that Google was in negotiations with ... Read more...
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Robert Gould’s car hit by flying cow
August 16th, 2011 - 12:30 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A man was lucky when he escaped with just cuts after his car was hit by a flying cow! Robert Gould was traveling at a speed of ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Renee Zellweger might do another Bridget Jones movie
August 16th, 2011 - 12:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Renee Zellweger is making a comeback to her role as Bridget Jones. The last time that the actress played the role, she had to put on more ... Read more...
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Somalia’s food aid stolen, UN launches investigation
August 16th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mogadishu, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The United Nations has launched investigation into how food aid to the starving people of Somalia went missing. The world body said thousands of sacks of food ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Rembrandt stolen from South Californian hotel
August 15th, 2011 - 11:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Marina Del Rey, Calif, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Police in California are hunting for thieves who took away a painting by Rembrandt from a hotel in south California. Investigators say the heist ... Read more...
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Kate Hudson shows off her new baby boy
August 15th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kate Hudson and new baby have been unveiled thanks to a new picture uploaded by fiancé Matthew Bellamy. Hudson and her fiancé have named their ... Read more...
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Mississippi man drives to Massachusetts and orders 150 pizza
August 15th, 2011 - 11:07 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Stoughton, Mass., August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Mississippi man drove all the way to Massachusetts where he purchased 150 pizzas. David Schuler grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He has been going back ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lawrence celebrates her 21st birthday
August 15th, 2011 - 10:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actress Jennifer Lawrence turned 21 on Monday. The star is famous for her role in the movie Winter’s Bone which earned her an Academy Award nomination. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Jennifer Lopez & husband may have split because of Scientology
August 15th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, August 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jennifer Lopez and singer Marc Anthony may have separated because of a dispute over Scientology. Lopez is said to be a staunch believer of scientology and ... Read more...
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Nepal’s Prime Minister postpones resignation
August 14th, 2011 - 3:57 am ICT by BNO News
KATHMANDU (BNO NEWS) -- Nepal's Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on Saturday put on hold his resignation despite his pledge that he would resign if any notable progress was not made in ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Ojha to play for English county surrey
August 2nd, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha will be playing for English county Surrey in the first-class and One-day format to gain experience in the lean domestic season.Ojha ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Saif, Deepika to appear on KBC 5
July 31st, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone will appear as special guests on the fifth season of the game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", ... Read more...
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Chhattisgarh bans fishing, one-year jail for violators
June 17th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, June 17 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Friday announced a two-month ban on fishing to protect fish during their breeding period in monsoon.Violators would be booked under a law that provides for ... Read more...
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Don’t underestimate anyone: Big B
June 15th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) "Koi bhi insaan chota nahi hota (Never underestimate anyone)" is what megastar Amitabh Bachchan is urging people in the newly-launched campaign of the fifth ... Read more...
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China to hold first global beer fest
June 12th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) This Chinese capital will hold its first International Beer Festival next month, an official statement said Sunday.The festival would be held July 16-August 15, Xinhua reported ... Read more...
Posted in World |
PETA wants kids to catch kindness to animals on camera
May 9th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) With an eye to the impending school summer vacations, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has launched a campaign for children which requires ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Kerala rival fronts have 50-50 chance: Mammootty
March 25th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 (IANS) He has been chairman of the CPI-M-backed Kairali TV channel since its inception in the mid-90s. Nevertheless veteran superstar Mammootty believes Kerala's rival fronts have an ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
“Top Shot” Season 2 Premieres On History Channel
February 9th, 2011 - 7:30 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much awaited reality television show, "Top Shot", based on the shooting challenges, premiered on History channel on February 8. The season 1 ended on August ... Read more...
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Lib Dem campaigner for battered women ‘assaults Tory husband’
December 1st, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 1 (ANI): A Liberal Democrat councillor, who campaigns to help battered women, assaulted her Conservative husband when their own coalition came to a bitter end, a court heard.Christine James, ... Read more...
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