He fought darkness to give reading solutions for blind (Feature, With images)
August 20th, 2012 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Over two decades back, visually impaired student Dipendra Manocha stood outside Delhi University's Hindu College waiting to get an application written. After the life-altering struggle ... Read more...
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New age drama ‘Mayakkam Enna’ engaging, entertaining (Tamil Movie Review)
November 27th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Film: " Mayakkam Enna"Cast: Dhanush, Risha Gangopadyaya; Writer-Director: Selvaraghavan; Music Composer: G.V. Prakash; Cinematographer: Ramji; Rating: *** 1/2"Mayakkam Enna", one of the most awaited films of the year, brings together the ... Read more...
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Indian trader under probe for ’sex exploitation’
July 19th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, July 19 (IANS) Police said they were investigating allegations against the vice-president of an Indian business group in Nepal after complaints by a former employee that she was sexually ... Read more...
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Punjab’s runaway NRI grooms lose passports
July 6th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Jalandhar (Punjab), July 6 (IANS) NRI grooms who believe "holiday marriages" are an easy way to make some money can think again. In just two months, the regional passport office ... Read more...
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Why Omar should focus on progress, not Congress (Kashmir Newsletter)
June 14th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 14 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has emphasized that he will not have to give up his chair in favour of the coalition partner, ... Read more...
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Karthikeyan confident of a better show in Turkish F1
May 4th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Istanbul, May 4 (IANS) Hispania's Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan feels his team is heading in the right direction after the early disappointments in the Formula One (F1) season and said ... Read more...
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No plans for no-confidence motion: Sharad Yadav
March 21st, 2011 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 21 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has no plans to table a no-confidence motion over the WikiLeaks claims that the Congress bribed MPs to win a ... Read more...
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Beware of wannabes, say Bollywood directors
January 23rd, 2011 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Beware of aspirants and strugglers and never invite them at home, suggest directors who are shocked after newcomer Yuvraaj Parashar, who features in Onir ... Read more...
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160 Skiers Stuck In Austria Rescued By Helicopters
January 7th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Vienna, Jan 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Skiing could be fun only if you know where you are starting from and where you are going to end. However, it could turn out ... Read more...
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Sports ministry open to hiring overseas hockey coach
December 23rd, 2010 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The sports ministry is open to hiring a coach from overseas for the men's hockey team despite its bitter experience in the past.Hockey India (HI) has once ... Read more...
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AIFF to sign Rs.700 crore deal with Reliance-IMG
December 8th, 2010 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to sign a Rs.700 crore telecast and marketing rights deal with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)-International Management Group (IMG) ... Read more...
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Veena reveals all about Asif in Bigg Boss house
October 7th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The great ‘tamasha’ of Bigg Boss 4 has just started and Pakistani actress Veena Malik, too, voiced out her side of the story to add more ... Read more...
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Journalists roughed up by Delhi Metro staff
September 3rd, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A ride on the inaugural train on the Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar stretch Friday turned out to be a bitter experience for two journalists as they were allegedly ... Read more...
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Is Silambarasan’s Vaanam Based On Hollywood Movie?
August 16th, 2010 - 3:40 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Silambarasan's previous film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya had some traces of Hollywood's romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer. Of course, the film's plot was exactly the same ... Read more...
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1,000 tonnes of fat cleaned from London sewers
July 14th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) It's leaking lard from London's sewers, authorities found to their dismay when they cleared an estimated 1,000 tonnes of fat - enough to fill nine double decker buses ... Read more...
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Withdraw civil nuclear liability bill: BJP
June 9th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Alleging that the civil nuclear liability bill aims to "please Americans", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday asked the government to withdraw it in the wake ... Read more...
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Sadha Back In Kannada Films
June 9th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actress Sadha, who has acted mostly in Tamil and Telugu films, is now coming back to Kannada films with two projects Mylari and Tunta Tunti. She ... Read more...
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BJP to government: Reconsider n-bill in view of Bhopal
June 7th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Describing the Bhopal gas verdict as "painful", the Bharatiya Janata Party Monday linked it to the civil nuclear liability bill and said the government should reconsider ... Read more...
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We bring Aishwarya’s first full-on comedy: Vipul Shah
April 14th, 2010 - 8:41 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai has three very different films coming up this year, but director Vipul Shah says his film "Action Replay" will bring to the ... Read more...
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The Ash Clash Mani Ratnam and Vipul Shah Vie To Get In First
April 13th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has three very different releases coming up this year. And the most speculated question in the industry right now is, which performance would ... Read more...
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American Idol Elimination- Who Got Voted Off
February 26th, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Feb 26,(THAINDIAN NEWS)-The singing sensation makers are ruining dreams again. This time the unfortunates are Joe Munoz and his fellow participant Tyler Grady. America voted out two youngsters via their ... Read more...
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Kevin Smith Gets Back At Southwest Airlines For Denying Him Seat
February 14th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Feb 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Southwest Airlines had the privilege of having several celebrities as its fliers in its history. However, it has got a useful lesson of late. If the ... Read more...
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Let off ULFA leaders, and talks could begin: Rajkhowa
December 31st, 2009 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Guwahati, Dec 31(IANS) Chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa has said his outfit is ready to hold negotiations with the government if ... Read more...
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Uma Bharti says she will join NDA, but not BJP
November 17th, 2009 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Nov 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rebel and Bharatiya Janshakti Party founder Uma Bharti Tuesday said she is willing to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but not the ... Read more...
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Punjabi comedian injured in clash over petty toll ticket
October 14th, 2009 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 14 (IANS) Well-known Punjabi comedian Bhagwant Mann, famous for his hilarious jokes and anecdotes, had a bitter experience while crossing a toll barrier, officials said Wednesday. Mann sustained injuries after ... Read more...
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Indian gender challenged athlete Santhi prays Semenya doesn’t get suicidal like her
September 20th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 20 (ANI): Considering her bitter experience after she failed her gender test, Indian runner Santhi Soundarajan prays that South Africa's champion runner Caster Semenya doesn't considers suicide.Soundarajan failed a gender ... Read more...
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Kis Slot Mein Hai Ekta ka Serial!
July 29th, 2009 - 11:21 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
This is the proverbial last straw that breaks the camel's back, another Balaji serial is to be pulled down to the afternoon slot.
"Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil' has been airing ... Read more...
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Delhi still waterlogged morning after deluge (Lead)
July 28th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) There were massive traffic jams in key intersections, many places continued to be waterlogged and several underpasses were still submerged -- the nightmare of Monday's deluge spilled ... Read more...
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Fearing poaching, TRS candidates camp in party office
May 15th, 2009 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) A day before the counting of votes, all the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) candidates reached the party headquarters here Friday as party leaders took steps to prevent other ... Read more...
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ECB takes steps to block future Stanfords
March 12th, 2009 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 12(IANS) After a bitter experience with American billionaire Allen Stanford, the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke is all set to introduce a new fit and proper ... Read more...
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Fringe England stars likely to miss out on IPL bonanza
January 24th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 24 (ANI): The global economic downturn and the bitter experience of franchises that signed star players only for the initial part of the in Read more...
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US CENTCOM chief says Mumbai attacks manifest real challenges facing Pakistan
December 10th, 2008 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Rome (Italy), Dec.10 (ANI): US Central Command chief, General David Petraeus has said that the Mumbai attacks were of more significance for Pakistan than India, as these attacks help comprehend the ... Read more...
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Us says advancing Indo-Pak ties best way to defeat Islamic terrorism
December 1st, 2008 - 8:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.1 (ANI): America is convinced that the best way to defeat Islamic terrorism is to advance Indian-Pakistani relations and to persuade Islamabad to fight the common enemy on its doorstep. ... Read more...
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1 in 5 Brit employees dont mind flirting with boss to get a raise!
September 2nd, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 2 (ANI): One in five Brit employees wont mind flirting with their boss in a bid to get a pay raise or promotion, a new survey has revealed.According to ... Read more...
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Prayad hopes to make British Open golf memorable
July 11th, 2008 - 4:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 11 (IANS) Thai golfer Prayad Marksaeng, currently in the best form of his career, will be hoping to make his second appearance at the British Open at Royal Birkdale in ... Read more...
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