African countries invite Indian investment in agriculture
June 21st, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) African nations like Zambia, Ethiopia and Mozambique invited Indian investors to invest in various sectors, especially in agriculture, saying this has the potential to provide food ... Read more...
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Shillingford first Dominican likely to play a Test at home
April 23rd, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Roseau (Dominica), April 23 (IANS/CMC) Shane Shillingford will become the first Dominican cricketer to play a Test match on home soil if he takes the field for West Indies against ... Read more...
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Kim wants to destroy Kris Humphries!
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 22 (IANS) Basketball star Kris Humphries' lawyers claim that his former wife Kim Kardashian is trying to damage his reputation.In a statement by Kris' lawyer, which was ... Read more...
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Security heightened after bid on Kashmir minister’s life
December 12th, 2011 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 12 (IANS) Security was beefed up in Srinagar Monday, a day after a Jammu and Kashmir minister escaped a bid on his life -- an incident he described ... Read more...
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NSE to launch SME exchange in November
November 3rd, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch its Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) exchange this month, a top official of the bourse said."We got the final ... Read more...
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Medvedev warns Syrian president
August 5th, 2011 - 6:10 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 5 (IANS) Russia would take "certain decisions" if Syrian President Bashar al-Assad does not reconcile with the opposition, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned."Unfortunately, people die there in ... Read more...
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Looking for books? Try online
March 27th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) If you can't find a particular book at your favourite bookshop, join the growing league of net savvy Indians who buy their reading stuff on ... Read more...
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Ukrainians go on winter holiday - to Goa!
January 20th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Surender Bhutani
Kiev, Jan 20 (IANS) Fun-loving Ukrainians are heading to Goa in big numbers. The Indian holiday destination is a clear favourite, with Ukraine's flag carrier operating two packed direct flights ... Read more...
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Pak-Christians in UAE allege “discrimination” at hands of official mission
December 28th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Dec 28 (ANI): The Pakistani-Christian community in the UAE has claimed that it faces discrimination in the country at the hands of the Pakistani mission there, and in the region."We are ... Read more...
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Is Democrats’ future in hands of women voters?
September 26th, 2010 - 3:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 26 (ANI): In the American politics, Democrats have long enjoyed a decided advantage among female voters and even now they are reportedly doing far better among women than men, but ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Philip Rivers Vs. Tony Romo : Who Will Be The Best Fantasy Football Leader?
August 21st, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 21, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): With the fantasy football championship drafts being finalized, it is time to contemplate which particular quarter back would be right for your team. ... Read more...
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Over 400 varieties of mangoes displayed in Delhi
July 4th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi July 4: (ANI) Over 400 varieties of mangoes were put on display during the three-day mango festival organized this past week in the national capital.Organized by The State tourism department, ... Read more...
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Deep-rooted Maoists will take time to go: Home Secretary (Interview)
May 21st, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Sarwar Kashani
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The government is prepared for casualties in a long-running and intensifying battle against deep-rooted Maoist insurgents, affirms Home Secretary G.K. Pillai, saying that 150,000 policemen ... Read more...
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Will new thriller make Indian publishing history?
April 17th, 2010 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The yet-to-be released thriller "Johnny Gone Down" by Karan Bajaj is set to make publishing history with a first print run of 50,000 books, billed as one ... Read more...
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SBI to open 1,000 semi-urban, rural area branches
March 15th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), India's leading lending institution, plans to open 1,000 branches in rural and semi-urban areas of the country during the 2010-11 financial ... Read more...
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Visual treat for art connoisseurs at the Mumbai art festival
February 9th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
By RitvikMumbai, Feb.9 (ANI): The nine-day ongoing annual art festival here is drawing a good response with art lovers along with international tourists visiting in big numbers.Having commenced on Feb.6, Kala ... Read more...
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Shimla hosts month-long painting exhibition to mark International Women’s Day
February 8th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by ANI
By Hemant ChauhanShimla, Feb.8 (ANI): A painting exhibition, showcasing the works of famous women artistes, is underway in Himachal's Shimla district to mark International Women's Day.The exhibition, which started on Sunday (Feb.7), ... Read more...
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People in Jharkhand should turn up in big numbers to vote: Chidambaram
December 1st, 2009 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.1 (ANI): Presenting his ministry's end of the month report for November 2009, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday urged people in Jharkhand to turn out in large ... Read more...
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A worm in the apple: Macs in crosshairs of hackers
August 31st, 2009 - 9:30 am ICT by IANS
By Sven Appel
Munich, Aug 31 (DPA) It all used to be simpler for Mac users: viruses and other malicious software affected Windows computers, not them. That is slowly changing. "The threats have ... Read more...
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Helicopter service to promote tourism in Bhaderwah
June 7th, 2009 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir), June 7 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has introduced helicopter services in the valley to ferry people to far flung spots, a step which is intended ... Read more...
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Pandit’s Citi takes surprise swing to net profit
April 18th, 2009 - 10:34 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, April 18 (IANS) Ailing banking giant Citigroup, led by Indian American chief executive Vikram Pandit, has surprised Wall Street to deliver its first profit in more than a year, ... Read more...
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For a Good laugh - Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes to Jail”
March 3rd, 2009 - 3:35 am ICT by GD
Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" proved that for every ailment, laughter is the best medicine more so for those suffering from the maladies of economic blues.The comedy, "Madea Goes to Jail" ... Read more...
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Islamic extremists trained in Somalia re-entering UK
February 16th, 2009 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.16 (ANI): Islamic extremists who have attended terror training camps in Somalia are returning to Britain, leaving the countrys security and intelligence services quite worried over the possibility of them ... Read more...
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Handicraft fair draws hordes of visitors to Bhubaneswar
December 23rd, 2008 - 8:16 pm ICT by ANI
By Sharada Lahangir
Bhubaneswar, Dec.23 (ANI): Artisans from different parts of the country and abroad are exhibiting their works at an ongoing 13-day handicraft fair here.
The fair is a major draw ... Read more...
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Choi enjoys a strong start at the British Open (Lead)
July 18th, 2008 - 1:02 am ICT by IANS
Southport (Britain), July 17 (IANS) Asia's top star K.J. Choi of Korea hung in grimly in tough conditions at the British Open with a gutsy opening round of two-over-par 72 Thursday. The ... Read more...
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Barbeques along Dal lake dish out enticing delicacies
April 22nd, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by admin
Srinagar, April 22 (ANI): Mouth-watering non-vegetarian delicacies served at the banks of popular Dal Lake in Srinagar are a major charm for tourists and residents who throng here in big numbers ... Read more...
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Zimbabweans turned away from polls in big numbers: watchdog
March 30th, 2008 - 1:25 am ICT by admin
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DPA
Harare/Johannesburg, March 29 (DPA) A Zimbabwean election watchdog said many people had been turned away from polling stations during voting in the country's watershed elections Saturday because of confusion over where they ... Read more...
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President to inaugurate 81st Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
January 19th, 2008 - 3:08 pm ICT by admin
Sangli (Maharashtra), Jan 19 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the 81 st Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan here today.After the outgoing President Arun Sadhus reported displeasure at the time-slot allottment, two ... Read more...
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Jaipur Jewellery Show 2007 adds sparkle to the Pink City
December 26th, 2007 - 8:33 pm ICT by admin
Jaipur, Dec.26 (ANI): Jaipur, a major tourist destination in Rajasthan, is also a prime processing centre for coloured gemstone. Recently, it attracted jewellery aficionados from across the country during the 5th edition ... Read more...
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