Enough of talks, act against terror, India to tell Pakistan
August 28th, 2012 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 28 (IANS) "Enough of talk, act against terror; we have given you the evidence" will be the message conveyed to Islamabad when Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Modi’s object lesson in political grandiosity (Comment)
July 31st, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
In saying that he should be hanged publicly if he is found guilty of complicity in the 2002 Gujarat riots, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has yet again provided an object ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Carrey out of ‘Dumb and Dumber’ sequel
June 21st, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Actor Jim Carrey has pulled out of the sequel of 1994 movie "Dumb and Dumber".Farrelly Brothers had said earlier this year that they were ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Kerala best tourist destination, shows survey
February 18th, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) For the second year running, Kerala has been rated the best tourist destination in the country, according to a survey.The survey says: "Kerala topping the list ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Pitch will be ready for Wednesday’s Twenty20: ANZ Stadium curator
January 30th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) ANZ Stadium curator Les Burdett expects the pitch to be ready for Wednesday's Twenty20 International between Australia and India.The Indians were left disappointed Monday morning during ... Read more...
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‘The Darkest Hour’ - cinematically bleak (IANS Movie Review)
January 7th, 2012 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "The Darkest Hour"; Cast: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella; Director: Chris Gorak; Rating: *1/2Alien invasion movies, a specialised Hollywood domain, works on few fundamental premises -- characterisation of protagonists ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Is George Clooney going to play Steve Jobs in a movie?
November 21st, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, Nov 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Several media reports suggest that Hollywood star George Clooney is being considered to play the role of Steve Jobs in an upcoming movie about the life of ... Read more...
Posted in Technology Industry News |
We need another player in world’s top-100: Somdev
September 20th, 2011 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India's top tennis star Somdev Devvarman said here Tuesday that it is high time India had another singles player in the world's top-100.Somdev said ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Lee happy with Australia’s coaching support staff
July 12th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 12 (IANS) Australian speedster Brett Lee feels the introduction of Justin Langer, Steve Rixon and Craig McDermott in the coaching support staff has made a big difference in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
I would forgive Kat if she cheats: Jesse James
May 7th, 2011 - 6:29 am ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Reality TV star Jesse James, who infamously cheated on his Oscar-winner wife Sandra Bullock, has said he would forgive his fiancee Kat Von D if ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
I’m not a big fan of dating, says Jennifer Aniston
April 10th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she is not much interested in dating.The sexy lady said that she is also her own best friend."No, I'm not a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Serena Williams to launch range of nail polish
March 29th, 2011 - 3:26 am ICT by IANS
London, March 29 (IANS) Tennis ace Serena Williams is all set to release her own collection of nail polish in collaboration with O.P.I..Williams plans to release the Glam Slam! ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Wake Forest baseball coach donates kidney to a player
February 9th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Feb 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A baseball coach is currently receiving tremendous praise for a selfless gesture.Wake Forest coach Tom Walter allowed doctors to give one of his kidneys to a ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Beckham likely to join Tottenham Hotspur on three-month deal
January 2nd, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 2(ANI): England and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has given the green light to a sensational three-month move to Tottenham Hotspur during this month's transfer window.Beckham had previously ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Lady Gaga named ‘Most Provocative Celebrity of The Year’
December 8th, 2010 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 8 (ANI): HLN's "Showbiz Tonight" has declared Lady Gaga as its "Most Provocative Celebrity of The Year."The Starr Report has learned that Gaga bested finalists Charlie Sheen, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Pink to name her baby after a whiskey?
November 30th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 30 (ANI): Pop star Pink has revealed that she and her spouse Carey Hart have different opinions on the moniker for their unborn tot.The singer says that the motocross ... Read more...
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Aamir Khan unveils Mahindra’s two motorbikes in Mumbai
October 1st, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Shaikh SharikMumbai, Oct.1 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan has described Mahindra and Mahindra as a great brand after unveiling the group's two motorbikes 'Stallio' and 'Mojo' here.Khan said Mahindra is also ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Machete’ All Set To Wow Audiences
September 3rd, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Sep 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dany Trejo starer 'Machete' might look like the typical B-Grade Hollywood flick in the trailers but the film promises to be the ultimate weekend no-brainer. Written ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Beatles fan gets permanent tattoo of Macca’s signature on back
August 18th, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 18 (ANI): A Beatles fan has got Sir Paul McCartney's signature permanently etched onto her body by a tattoo artist.Rose Ann Belluso took a sign to McCartney's show in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Cole’s swipe at Chelsea, says he joined the biggest club in England
July 22nd, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 22 (ANI): Midfielder Joe Cole took a swipe at his former club Chelsea by saying that he has joined the biggest club in the country.Liverpool's new signing reckons that ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Windscreen water ups Legionnaires’ disease risk
June 14th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): People who don't use screenwash to clean their car's windscreen wipers risk contracting Legionnaires' disease.According to the UK's Health Protection Agency, windscreen wiper water could be the cause ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Naomi got emotional after watching her unborn baby on screen
April 29th, 2010 - 3:22 am ICT by IANS
London, April 29 (IANS) To cut the costs, actress Naomi Watts who plays a mum-to-be in the film "Mother and Child" agreed to show off her real pregnant belly and now is ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Cook says Prior still England’s first choice Test keeper
April 2nd, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.2 (ANI): England vice-captain Alastair Cook has said Matt Prior is the first choice Test keeper for the side for this summer and for the Ashes tour next winter despite being ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Choice to quit first class cricket and play IPL, a ‘no brainer’: Nannes
March 7th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar.7 (ANI): In the next 40 days, Dirk Nannes will make three to four times his annual Cricket Victoria salary, which this summer totalled well under 100,000 dollars.He wished nothing but ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Encroaching woody plants don’t slurp up water
March 7th, 2010 - 11:43 am ICT by ANI
Washington, March 7 (ANI): A study by researchers at the Texas A and M University, US, has suggested that the assumption that encroaching woody plants slurp up water and drain nearby rivers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Serena Williams taking lessons to become certified nail technician
February 18th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 18 (ANI): Professional tennis player Serena Williams is said to have enrolled in a 240-hour program to become a certified nail technician after she got back from the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Speed freak splashes $500K on 1970 Rolls Royce to make it world’s fastest!
February 4th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 04 (ANI): An American man has spent 500,000 dollars to equip a 1970 Rolls Royce Shadow with turbo-charged Chrysler Hemi engine, making it the fastest Rolls Royce.Florida lawyer Tod ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Suniel Shetty skips father-in-law’s b’day bash for IFFI
December 2nd, 2009 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) Suniel Shetty missed his father-in-law's birthday celebration in the US to attend the screening of "Red Alert-The War Within" - a movie that deals ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sunil Shetty Skips Pa-In-Law’s 80th Birthday For Goa Film Festival
December 1st, 2009 - 12:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K JhaIt was, after all, his first ever film festival. Sunil Shetty, who attended the 40th International Film Festival in Goa on Saturday for the screening of his new ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Silver Fox’ Fletcher boosts Proteas ahead series against England
November 18th, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.18 (ANI): Former England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher's association with the Proteas' is being considered of great help for the hosts ahead of the five match one-day series.England cruised to a ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
ASIN: FROM GHAJINI TO LONDON DREAMS!
October 19th, 2009 - 1:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
How did London Dreams happen?I was still shooting for Ghajini but Vipul had seen some of my South Indian films. So I got a call from him and he said he ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
What Obama may gift to Pope Benedict XVI during their meeting
July 11th, 2009 - 12:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 11 (ANI): Barack Obama's staff called the owner of a religious gift shop in Philadelphia, Louis DiCocco, for advice as to what gift should be given to Pope Benedict ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Ultrasound offers hope for treating prostate cancer
June 9th, 2009 - 3:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 9 (ANI): Men suffering from prostate cancer have now found a ray of hope in ultrasound, which could be an effective cure for the cancer without any side effects, according ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Microsoft’s new search engine ‘Bing’ gives users easy access to porn
June 2nd, 2009 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jun 2 (ANI): Microsoft's new search engine 'Bing' may be as good as Google, but Internet safety experts have warned that there is a glitch in the engine that gives users ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Megan Fox to replace Angelina Jolie in new Tomb Raider movie?
June 1st, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 1 (ANI): Megan Fox is being considered to play a young Lara Croft in a new Tomb Raider movie.Angelina Jolie starred in the first two Tomb Raider films ... Read more...
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