Vatican rejects Bulgarian envoy for writing ‘homosexual act’
August 7th, 2012 - 12:07 am ICT by IANS
Vatican City, Aug 6 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican rejected the candidacy of a Bulgarian diplomat to become the next ambassador of his country because he is the author of a best-selling ... Read more...
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Erotic novel puts Harry Potter in shade
June 19th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 19 (IANS) "Fifty Shades of Grey", an erotic novel about a relationship between a young female virgin and her rich older lover, has sold over 100,000 copies in ... Read more...
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India’s security in jeopardy if army ignores merit: Book (Lead)
May 26th, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, "gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing ... Read more...
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‘India’s security in jeopardy if army promotions ignore merit’
May 26th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India's security will be in jeopardy unless the nation's political class, backed by a compliant bureaucracy, "gets its act together and vigorously desists from sacrificing ... Read more...
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Book advising ways to beat wife sparks outrage
March 25th, 2012 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) An Islamic marriage guide advising men on 'the best ways' to beat their wives has sparked outrage in Britain, especially among moderate Muslims who say that ... Read more...
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Judges shouldn’t shy away from criticism: Kapadia
October 19th, 2011 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Judges should not shy away from constructive criticism of their actions and decisions as such review leads to the development of law, Chief Justice of ... Read more...
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India’s illicit financial flow is $462 billion: Book
April 20th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Tax evasion, crime and corruption have combined to remove a staggering $462 billion from India, says a new book based partly on scholarly studies."From 1948 ... Read more...
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How Tiger Woods’ ‘mistresses’ turned their sex scandals into huge profits
February 18th, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses have turned their shame into fame with the help of one publicity machine: Gina Rodriguez.Rodriguez, a former porn star turned successful businesswoman, runs ... Read more...
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The Perks Of Being A Wallflower: Rumored To Be Taken Up By Summit Entertainment
January 26th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The talked about novel 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky is rumored to be adapted for the big screen and is already expected to hit the screens this ... Read more...
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Rescued Chilean miners’ new challenge: Re-establishing ties with family
October 17th, 2010 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): As if spending two months trapped under ground wasn't enough, the 33 Chilean miners now face new challenges - re-establishing their relationships and roles in their families."Gaps arose ... Read more...
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Broke Octomom ‘ready to go on welfare’
September 18th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 18 (ANI): Octomom Nyda Suleman is ready to go on welfare to raise her 14 children, as she is now almost completely broke."She's going on welfare and it's going to ... Read more...
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Schwarzenegger’s daughter to release self-help book
September 11th, 2010 - 9:11 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 11 (DPA) Katherine Schwarzenegger, the oldest daughter of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, is launching her own bid for stardom.
The 20-year-old daughter of the action movie ... Read more...
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In land of Gandhi, no place for pedestrians
August 23rd, 2010 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Next time you are fearful of running the near mortal gauntlet of city traffic, remember Vidyadhar Date is rooting for you.
In a country where road accidents kill over ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
“The Obama Diaries”: Laura Ingraham’s New Book
July 16th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Radio host and conservative commentator Laura Ingraham released her new book "The Obama Diaries" last Tuesday, July 13, 2010 which is a satirical book based on ... Read more...
Posted in Books |
Tiger Woods’ wife ‘to pocket $750m in divorce settlement’
June 26th, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 26 (ANI): Tiger Woods' estranged wife Elin Nordegren is reportedly set to pocket 750 million dollars in a divorce settlement.However, Nordegren must not reveal anything about her relationship with ... Read more...
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Sarah Ferguson to make public apology on Oprah show
May 28th, 2010 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 28 (ANI): Sarah Ferguson has made up her mind to seek a public apology for her recent "cash for access" scam on Oprah Winfrey's show.A sting operation by ... Read more...
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Maya Angelou Rushed To Hospital
October 4th, 2009 - 4:34 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A report on the celebrity gossip website of TMZ.com seems to suggest that the celebrated, Pulitzer Prize nominated author Maya Angelou has been taken to the ... Read more...
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Book on Muslim culture in Hindi cinema released
July 12th, 2009 - 12:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A book on the depiction of Musim culture in Hindi cinema from the 1930s, co-authored by an Indain professor and the head of cinema studies at ... Read more...
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Britney Spears to release autobiography?
January 20th, 2009 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 20 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears is all set to sign a $14 million publishing deal and is close to writing her memoirs.The pop star is about to detail her ... Read more...
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Britney inks PS10m deal to pen autobiography
January 20th, 2009 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): While much has been written about Britney Spears and her career, the popstar has now taken the pen in her hand to write her autobiography.In one of ... Read more...
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Sarah Palin is down but not out: Offers galore for her to write books, do films
November 23rd, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): Sarah Palin, the running mate of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, might have lost the bid to the White House, but offers are galore for her to ... Read more...
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Sarah Palin may make $10.8m in book deals
November 17th, 2008 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 17 (ANI): Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is emerging as an unlikely saviour of the US publishing industry, for literary agents are considering signing her for book deals.It is ... Read more...
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Booker winner Aravind Adiga credits Australian upbringing for shaping his perspective
October 15th, 2008 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 15 (ANI): Indian author Aravind Adiga, who has won the Booker Prize for his acclaimed novel ''The White Tiger'', credits his Australian upbringing for giving him a more egalitarian ... Read more...
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Singer Miley Cyrus to pen autobiography at 15
October 15th, 2008 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 14 (IANS) Teen star Miley Cyrus has been paid a seven-figure sum to write her life story, although the singer is just 15.Cyrus, whose real name is Destiny Hope, is ... Read more...
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Salwa Judum, Maoist movement far from spontaneous, says book
March 2nd, 2008 - 5:32 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Isn't Salwa Judum out of control? What about giving people - even children - guns all of a sudden? Isn't that a recipe for disaster? These are ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Rooneys fiancee Coleen is the richest WAG
December 20th, 2007 - 2:45 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec.20 (ANI): England footballer Wayne Rooneys fiancee Coleen McLoughlin is the richest WAG - after banking over 15-million-pounds last year.
Coleen, 21, got the money from advertising, TV and book deals ... Read more...
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