Aadhaar used for first time in northeast
September 7th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 7 (IANS) Aadhaar was used for the first time in the northeastern region Friday with 194 elderly people in Tripura receiving pension on the basis of their new ... Read more...
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Audiences yet to trust my banner: Ekta Kapoor
July 26th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) After making a mark with hit shows on the small screen, producer Ekta Kapoor made successful films like "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai", "Shootout ... Read more...
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Hyundai to launch tablet production in Russia
July 13th, 2012 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) South Korean company Hyundai will launch tablet computer production under its brand name in Russia, with sales expected from autumn 2012."We are preparing to start ... Read more...
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MTS launches 30 paise plan for calls
July 5th, 2012 - 5:43 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Sistema Shyam Teleservices Limited (SSTL), which operates its services under brand name MTS, Wednesday rated all its tariffs, including roaming services and international calls, at ... Read more...
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Turtle helps save its namesake species
June 6th, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Turtle Ltd, a leading menswear company that has been involved in conserving turtles, especially endangered Olive Ridley on the Odisha coast, is now mulling to expand ... Read more...
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‘iPhone’ gas burners seized in China
February 25th, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 25 (IANS) In an incident that could trouble Apple founder Steve Jobs even after his death, cooking gas burners carrying the brand name "iPhone" have been found in ... Read more...
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Norwegian minister meets Sibal, discusses Telenor issue (Lead)
February 7th, 2012 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Continuing with the diplomatic drive to secure state-owned Telenor's $3 billion investment in India, a key Norwegian minister met Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday and ... Read more...
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Norwegian minister meets Sibal, discusses Telenor issue
February 7th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Continuing with the diplomatic drive to secure state-owned Telenor's $3 billion investment in India, a key Norwegian minister met Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday and ... Read more...
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Tihar business grows and grows!
January 31st, 2012 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Tihar Jail here recorded a turnover of Rs.15.25 crore in 2011 from selling products made by prisoners, ranging from sweets and cookies to textiles and ... Read more...
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Felix Bendish to showcase at Hong Kong Fashion Week
December 9th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 9 (IANS) Mumbai-based accessories designer Felix Bendish, who made his ramp debut at the India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) here, is all set to go international with the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Want Poojapura Chapatis - straight from jail?
November 28th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 28 (IANS) For the first time in Kerala, food made behind bars is about to be marketed outside and the project will make a beginning with the humble ... Read more...
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Hero MotoCorp Q2 profit rises 19.4 percent
October 18th, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp Ltd Tuesday posted an increase of 19.4 percent in net profit at Rs.603.62 crore during the quarter ended Sep 30, over ... Read more...
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National Tennis Championships beginning from oct 10
September 7th, 2011 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The hardcourt national tennis championship will be held at Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Oct 10-22.The championships, called the DSCL Open National Tennis Championships, have ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
South City Projects to foray into Sri Lanka
September 6th, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) South City Projects (Kolkata) Ltd, one of the fastest growing real estate firms in eastern India, will foray into the real estate sector in Sri Lanka ... Read more...
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MTS launches advanced broadband service
September 1st, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), which operates its telecom services under the brand name MTS, Thursday announced the launch of an advanced version of its ... Read more...
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Scooters India losses pegged at Rs.18.44 crore this fiscal
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The soon-to-be sold, state-run automobile manufacturer Scooters India is expected to suffer losses to the tune of Rs.18.44 crore in the current fiscal, according to ... Read more...
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Shimla to go without milk from Friday
July 7th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 7 (IANS) Milk retailers in this Himachal Pradesh hill station have decided not to supply packaged milk for three days from Friday to demand a hike in commission ... Read more...
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Curb deceptive marketing gigs: Court
June 20th, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Companies looking to encash on a rival's reputation by launching a phonetically similar brand beware! The Delhi High Court has warned that such deceptive marketing ... Read more...
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India urges international community to promote generic drugs
June 9th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India has called upon the international community to promote generic medicine, specially for diseases like HIV and AIDS, to make treatment affordable.Speaking at the high ... Read more...
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Sistema Shyam Teleservices reports Rs.666.4 crore net loss
June 7th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL), the joint ventures of Russia's Sistema and Shyam group of India, Tuesday reported a net loss of Rs.666.4 crore during the ... Read more...
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Reddy brothers back in news, for wrong reasons again
May 28th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has sought to defuse a possible major controversy rocking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central leadership by claiming that nobody ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Shimla goes without packaged milk
May 20th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 20 (IANS) Tourists and residents in Shimla might have to forgo milk in their tea for two days. Thousands of litres of pasteurized packaged milk will go waste ... Read more...
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Telenor asks Sanjay Chandra to step down as Unitech Wireless chief
April 20th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Norway-based telecom major Telenor has asked Sanjay Chandra, chairman of its Indian arm Unitech Wireless and co-accused in the case involving award of second generation ... Read more...
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Bradman’s son asked to mediate over name exploitation
April 20th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide (Australia), Apr. 20 (ANI): Sir Donald Bradman's son, John, is reportedly being urged to consider mediation over the alleged exploitation of the late cricketer's nameJohn Bradman and two other executors of ... Read more...
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IOC’s AutoGas to be available in Himachal by July
March 18th, 2011 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 18 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) will set up LPG dispensing stations in Himachal Pradesh by July this year, a minister said Friday. These will sell automotive ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga threatens to sue breast milk ice cream maker over their brand name
March 10th, 2011 - 8:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The London shop that came out with the first breast milk ice cream last week has announced that Lady Gaga has threatened to sue them.The shop plans ... Read more...
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Kardashian family earned $65m last year
February 18th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): The Kardashian family reportedly earned a staggering 65 million dollars last year - more than Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock and Angelina Jolie made combined.According to an insider ... Read more...
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Milk in Bihar dearer from February
January 30th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Denizens of Bihar will have to pay Rs.1.50 more for a kg of milk from February, an official said Sunday.The Bihar State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (COMPFED), which ... Read more...
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Kids know which brands deliver what they want: salt, sugar and fat
January 26th, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): A research has indicated that a child's preference for certain tastes mostly includes salty, sugary and fatty foods; what's more, they know exactly which food brands will deliver ... Read more...
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Starbucks Changes Its Logo, Mulls Product Expansion
January 6th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The biggest coffee shop chain of the world Starbucks has changed its logo which indicates that the company may step into others ares of business apart ... Read more...
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Geri Halliwell: Striking The Right Chord With Own Designer Wear Bikini Range
January 4th, 2011 - 11:56 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
The former spice girl Geri Halliwell has come out with her own designer beach wear which caters to a large customer base of all shapes and sizes. The bikini and ... Read more...
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Fabindia Employees Become The Company’s Shareholders
January 3rd, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In a move that will surprise many, Fabindia has distributed shares of the company to 700 of its employees as a mark of the celebrations of the 50th year of ... Read more...
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Will Oprah’s new TV network strike a chord with viewers?
January 2nd, 2011 - 11:30 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 2 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey finally launched her new TV cable network this Saturday and it's only a matter of time before its popularity with viewers is gauged.The network, called ... Read more...
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Air India Charters to shift head quarters to Kochi
December 30th, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) State-run international low-cost carrier (LCC) Air India Charters Limited (AICL) Thursday said it is shifting its headquarters from Mumbai to Kochi in Kerala."Head quarters of Air India ... Read more...
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Milk prices up by Rs.2 in Bihar
December 30th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) Millions of people in Bihar will have to pay Rs.2 more for a kg of milk from Friday, officials Thursday said.Bihar State Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation (COMPFED), which ... Read more...
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