Tribals protest non-tribals getting award
October 16th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Oct 16 (IANS) Tribal groups in Jharkhand are protesting against the award of the Gandhi Foundation International Peace Award 2011 to activists Binayak Sen and Bulu Imama.The Jharkhand Human ... Read more...
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England yet to know about their warm-up game opponents
October 5th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) The England cricket team, which arrived in Hyderabad Tuesday for the five-match One-day International (ODI) series against India, are yet to know who their opponents for ... Read more...
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Suresh Wadkar, Rekha Bhardwaj mesmerise at National Film Awards
September 9th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The soulful voices of Suresh Wadkar and Rekha Bhardwaj wooed everyone at the 58th National Film Awards ceremony here Friday, as they sang "Hey ... Read more...
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Awards for Indian comic artists announced
September 9th, 2011 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) There have been awards for films, television and even music, but now get ready for an awards ceremony to felicitate the comic artists across Bollywood and ... Read more...
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Prince Harry swimming pool nightclub
August 29th, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Prince Harry got back to the party mode when he went to a nightclub in Croatia over the weekend. Joining a group of clubbers, Harry reportedly jumped ... Read more...
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World Championships: Discus thrower Vikas Gowda qualifies for final round
August 29th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Daegu (South Korea), Aug 29 (IANS) Discus thrower Vikas Gowda kept alive India's medal hopes as he qualified Monday for the final round of the event at the World Athletics ... Read more...
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Kid who lost all limbs named bravest in Britain
August 27th, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) A six-year-old boy who lost all his limbs to meningitis - an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord - has been named ... Read more...
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Dhoni shortlisted for ICC People’s Choice Award
July 28th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 28 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is among the five cricketers nominated for the second International Cricket Council (ICC) People's Choice Awards Thursday.The nominations are done ... Read more...
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Pakistani artists to get awards during their lifetime
July 25th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government will ensure that artists are given performance awards during their lifetime."The present government will do ... Read more...
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Won’t accept any country’s supremacy in region: Gilani
July 24th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 24 (IANS) Responding to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks during her recent visit to India that New Delhi must play a more assertive role in ... Read more...
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Steve Carell receives sixth Emmy award nomination
July 18th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, July 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Steve Carrell received the nomination for the best actor for comedy series. This is the sixth nomination for the actor and the last chance that he ... Read more...
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Priyanka heads home for 29th birthday
July 16th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) After a break in Los Angeles, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is heading back home to celebrate her 29th birthday with her family, post the ... Read more...
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James Franco was unhappy with Oscar script
July 12th, 2011 - 5:29 am ICT by IANS
London, July 12 (IANS) Actor James Franco has criticised the script of this year's Oscars, saying he was unhappy with the material given to him while hosting the awards ... Read more...
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SRK chucks performance, instead teaches dance to audience
June 26th, 2011 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan never fails to charm! Even if his knee injury restrained him from putting on his usual high-voltage performance, the Bollywood badshah chose ... Read more...
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India has a special place in my heart: Swank
June 26th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Oscar winner Hilary Swank got a thunderous applause when she greeted spectators at the IIFA awards ceremony here with a "Namaste" and said India held ... Read more...
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It’s all about filmy politics: Maria
June 26th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Arjun Rampal won the best supporting actor award for his role in "Rajneeti" at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony. That has not ... Read more...
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Bollywood fever grips Toronto as stars land for IIFA show
June 22nd, 2011 - 10:36 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) Frenzied scenes were witnessed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport Tuesday when Bollywood stars started descending here for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards June ... Read more...
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Salman to skip IIFA
June 21st, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) All those who were expecting a face-off between the two Khans of Bollywood - Salman and Shah Rukh - at the forthcoming International Indian Film ... Read more...
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Pattinson wants low key wedding
June 15th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 15 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson wants a low-key wedding with his "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart, with whom he has been in a relationship."I imagine it to be ... Read more...
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Daisy Lowe wore a dress for six-months!
June 2nd, 2011 - 7:20 am ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) Model Daisy Lowe wore a Gareth Pugh dress, her most extravagant purchase, continuously for six months.The British model felt guilty for spending 2,200 pounds on the ... Read more...
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BSNL to be turned around in six months: Sibal
May 27th, 2011 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Thursday said that the government is committed to the betterment of the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and will turn ... Read more...
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South Africa to honour cricket legend Hansie Cronje
May 19th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, May 19 (IANS) South Africa will posthumously honour former national cricket captain Hansie Cronje, nine years after his death in a plane crash.Cronje will be posthumously honoured with the ... Read more...
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Renee Zellweger says she never planned to be famous
March 13th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger has revealed that she never planned to become famous.The 'Bridget Jones's Diary' star started her career out small.Among her first roles included appearing ... Read more...
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Being famous was not Zellweger’s ambition
March 13th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
New York, March 13 (IANS) Actress Renee Zellweger, whose name has been inducted in the Texas Film Hall of Fame, never planned to be famous and says she felt lucky ... Read more...
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Reality theatre sweeps Mahindra excellence awards
March 9th, 2011 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) An 80-minute reality play in English, "The Interview", directed by Akarsh Khurana, swept the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre awards at a glittering awards ceremony in ... Read more...
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‘A pint of Guinness’ a day keeps Gwyneth Paltrow slim and trim!
March 7th, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that the secret to her staying slim and aglow is simple - a pint of Guinness.Paltrow, who has an amazing bikini body for a ... Read more...
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Has Melissa Leo hurt her Oscar bid?
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Melissa Leo, the favourite to bag this year's Oscar for best supporting actress, may have ruined her chances of winning after admitting that she 'pimped' herself for the ... Read more...
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Magician Paul Daniels’ ‘Paki’ tweet branded ‘racist’
February 20th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 20 (ANI): Magician Paul Daniels' Twitter message that the word 'Paki' is no more offensive than the abbreviation "Brit" has been slammed as 'offensive' and 'racist'."What's this about 'Brit' awards? ... Read more...
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600 medals given to 62 countries at Indipex 2011
February 18th, 2011 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Department of Post Friday said 600 medals were given to 62 countries in various stamp categories as Indipex 2011, the week-long World Philatelic Exhibition, came to ... Read more...
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America Ferrera to be honoured with ‘Inspira Award’
February 9th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): 'Ugly Betty' star America Ferrera is set to be honoured by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in Washington.The actress will receive the Inspira Award at the 12th Annual National ... Read more...
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Helena Bonham Carter’s ‘busty secret’
February 3rd, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): 'The King's Speech' actress Helena Bonham Carter has admitted that she wears corsets to make her chest look bigger.The 44-year-old actress, renowned for her quirky dress sense, turned ... Read more...
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‘Like Crazy’ bags top prize at Sundance Film Festival
January 31st, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): Director Drake Doremus's 'Like Crazy' won the grand jury prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival.Felicity Jones, who starred in the movie about a long-distance relationship, received the ... Read more...
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Now, Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt Goes Gaga Over Justin Bieber!
January 29th, 2011 - 8:59 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Canadian teen age singer actor Justin Bieber has become controversy's favorite child even before reaching adulthood and his popularity among the celebrity gossip mongers can even ... Read more...
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A.R Rahman Nominated For The 83rd Annual Academy Awards Twice
January 26th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Music composer A.R. Rahman has proved time and again that his renditions are certainly amongst the best ever compositions in the world. However, when such works of art are appreciated ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host cooking festival
January 22nd, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 22 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host a festival of cooking art next month to showcase its tradition of hospitality and promote tourism in the emirate.The fortnight-long event -- Arts ... Read more...
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