142 Tihar inmates get jobs in placement drive (Lead)
January 27th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A total of 142 Tihar inmates Friday landed jobs in the prison's first placement drive this year, giving them hope of leading a better life ... Read more...
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142 Tihar inmates get jobs in jail’s placement drive
January 27th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A total of 142 Tihar inmates Friday landed jobs in the prison's first placement drive this year, giving them hope of leading a better life ... Read more...
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France to expel 35,000 illegal migrants
January 11th, 2012 - 4:52 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 11 (IANS) France will expel 35,000 illegal migrants from the country this year, French Interior Minister Claude Gueant said Tuesday.He was unveiling a government plan aimed at sending ... Read more...
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Afghanistan to open embassy in Greece
January 8th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Jan 8 (IANS) Afghanistan will open an embassy in Greece to help thousands of illegal Afghan migrants return home, the foreign ministry said Sunday.About 30,000 Afghans have been ... Read more...
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Inflation affecting living standards in China
December 22nd, 2011 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 22 (IANS) Inflation appears to have hit the lifestyle of people in China with a survey finding that about 70 percent of the Chinese had their standard of ... Read more...
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South Africa to create 100,000 more jobs: President
December 20th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Dec 20 (IANS) The year 2011 was a challenging one for South Africa, but the government has made strides in creating and maintaining a better life for all, President ... Read more...
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Britons fear downfall in their kids’ living standards
December 5th, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 5 (IANS) About two-thirds of Britons are worried that the present generation of children will have a low living standard than their parents cherished, a study has found.The ... Read more...
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One fourth Shanghai residents aged 60 or above
November 16th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Nov 16 (IANS) One in every four permanent residents of China's Shanghai city was aged 60 years or above in 2010, a latest census has shown.A total of 3.31 ... Read more...
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Kerr health secret
November 16th, 2011 - 2:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) Supermodel Miranda Kerr admits she believes in healthy eating and doesn't like to deprive her body of occasional treats.The Victoria's Secret model knows it is important ... Read more...
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National award winner Pinjani keen to tell real life stories
November 14th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) After bagging three national awards for his debut film "Baboo Band Baaja", Marathi filmmaker Rajesh Pinjani plans to narrate stories close to human heart and says ... 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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US birth rates decline amid recession
October 14th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) A sharp drop in birth rates in the US in the past few years reflects economic recession in the country that started in 2008, said a ... Read more...
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Singapore expected to have 3-5 percent economic growth
October 11th, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Oct 11 (IANS) Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam has said it is going to be tougher for Singapore to have high growth rate as the city state moves ... Read more...
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India critical to US success: Republican aspirant
September 2nd, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) A Republican presidential hopeful has suggested that the US negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with India to strengthen its relationship with a friend critical ... Read more...
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Son of Indian migrant to Ghana now retail chain magnate
August 14th, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian investment in Ghana goes way back to the time when it was a British colony with the name Gold Coast. A 14-year-old Indian who landed ... Read more...
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UAE, a good place to live, says daily
August 10th, 2011 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 10 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) now attracts more young migrants than other countries like the US, Australia and Switzerland, a daily said Wednesday."This is not ... Read more...
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Tikait, a farmers’ leader who mastered the art of mass protests (Obituary)
May 15th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In October 1988, Delhi got a taste of farmers' fury. Mahendra Singh Tikait led thousands of farmers to the heart of the Indian capital and ... Read more...
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UN agency to confer global telecom award on Sam Pitroda
May 11th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, May 11 (IANS) A United Nations agency for information and communication technology Wednesday said it would confer an award on Sam Pitroda to recognise his dedication in promoting use ... Read more...
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20 child labourers rescued in Delhi
May 10th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Twenty child labourers have been rescued from zari (embroidery) units and roadside eateries in south Delhi, a statement by a child rights NGO that assisted ... Read more...
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HIV positive couple marry in Pune (With Images)
April 28th, 2011 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, April 28 (IANS) In a noble initiative, a city-based social organisation organised the wedding of an HIV-infected tribal couple Thursday.The initiative was taken by Suryoday Aids Foundation (SAF), an ... Read more...
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Nicki Minaj motivated by mother
April 26th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Singer Nicki Minaj says her desire to succeed in the music industry comes from her tough childhood and her desire to provide a better life to ... Read more...
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Brits to be asked if they are happily married in survey of nation’s well-being
February 22nd, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 22 (ANI): The first official attempt to measure the "well-being" of Britons will see almost half a million people being asked whether they are happy with their marriages.The question ... Read more...
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A school for their children - a gift from illiterate poor parents
February 21st, 2011 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
By Anil Sharma
Sirohi (Rajasthan), Feb 21 (IANS) They can't read or write but are determined to ensure their children get proper education. A community of tribals in Rajasthan who toil hard to ... Read more...
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Listen to calls for reform: Obama to Middle East leaders
February 16th, 2011 - 3:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) US President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Middle Eastern leaders "can't be behind the curve" as their populations demand change. Referring to Iran's crackdown on the anti-government ... Read more...
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No-fear attitude finally pays off for James Franklin
February 9th, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb.9 (ANI): A no-fear attitude and a desire to play for New Zealand to give a better life for his family, has got James Franklin back on the New Zealand Cricket ... Read more...
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Maa Exchange: Apara Mehta And Sudesh Berry’s Wife Into Exchange Mode
January 27th, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
'Maa Exchange', the reality show on Sony Entertainment Television is somehow bringing in quite fascinating guests on the show along with the celebrity participants who are all ready to divulge ... Read more...
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Brit facing jail in Dubai after being caught with lover is an ex-lapdancer
January 21st, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): The British woman, who has been jailed in Dubai after she was caught in bed with her lover, is said to have been a former lapdancer.Danielle Spencer is ... Read more...
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Top 10 tips on how to stick to New Year’s resolutions
January 1st, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): A study has found that most people who make New Year's resolutions fail to keep them within one week of starting. Now tips have been offered to help ... Read more...
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Many New Year’s resolutions ‘do not last longer than a week’: Study
December 30th, 2010 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that many people, who make New Year's resolutions to quit smoking and drinking, are not able to stick to them for more than ... Read more...
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Escalating prices of veggies make the common man sigh
December 23rd, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) When Kamala Devi moved to Delhi from Bihar 10 years back, hoping for a better life, she never thought that some day she would think of going ... Read more...
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Indian youth see US colleges as more flexible, life changing: NYT
December 13th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.13 (ANI): Indian school and college students are reportedly seeing the United States as a viable avenue to pursue higher education after acquiring their bachelor degrees in India.Higher education institutions ... Read more...
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Peter Lawrence To Serve 21 Years Of Prison For Robbing Bank On Wheelchair
December 12th, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 71-year-old Peter Lawrence has been sentenced to a long 21 years of jail after he drove inside a bank on his wheelchair and robbed it. Judge ... Read more...
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‘Crorepati’ woman to use money on kids’ ‘good education’
November 21st, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Shahnawaz Akhtar
Giridih (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (IANS) A 37-year-old homemaker from a humble family here who has become the first ever woman to win a crore of rupees in "Kaun Banega ... Read more...
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Indian football gets its first theme song
November 11th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian football's first theme music video was launched here Thursday and will be used during the charity match between East Bengal All Star and Bayern Munich F.C ... Read more...
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Obama praises ‘city of dreams’ Mumbai
November 6th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Describing Mumbai as a city of dreams and praising Mumbaikars, including those living in the "winding alleys of Dharavi", for their optimism and determination, US President Barack ... Read more...
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