Delhi celebrates Eid with feasting and fervour
August 20th, 2012 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) It was a day of prayers, feasting and togetherness Monday as Muslims in the national capital celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month ... Read more...
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When the weather gods smiled (I-Day sidelights)
August 15th, 2012 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The skies threatened to pour and security personnel were maintaining a strict no umbrella policy. But it was as if the weather gods had ... Read more...
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Kailash Kher to perform at OzAsia Festival
August 9th, 2012 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) After wowing fans in Pakistan, popular singer Kailash Kher is ready to entertain music lovers in Australia. He will perform at the OzAsia Festival in ... Read more...
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Largest 3D map of universe unveiled
August 9th, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) Astronomers have unveiled the largest ever 3D map of the sky, encompassing massive galaxies and distant black holes, based on Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS-III).The ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton’s dress rakes in 10 million in ticket sales
July 19th, 2012 - 7:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Buckingham Palace has announced that Kate Middleton’s wedding gown became the star attraction during last year’s exhibition at the palace. The Sarah Burton bridal gown attracted ... Read more...
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India gets its way as climate summit ends
December 11th, 2011 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 11 (IANS) An impassioned speech by Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan capped the finale of the UN climate summit that ended here early Sunday with a Durban Package, after ... Read more...
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Durban climate negotiations to heat up in second week
December 4th, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) As the divide between the rich and poor nations remained wide open during the first week of the climate change negotiations at Durban, all eyes ... Read more...
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India fights pressure from rich nations at climate talks
December 2nd, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 2 (IANS) Emerging economies, especially India and China, came under renewed pressure from rich nations Friday to make a legally binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ... Read more...
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Pietersen pilots England to six-wicket win (Roundup)
October 30th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Kevin Pietersen piloted England to an emphatic six-wicket victory with a half-century in the one-off twenty20 Internatioanl against India here, as the visitors managed to salvage ... Read more...
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Security goes to the dogs this I-Day
August 12th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) They have been at it since Aug 8, a week before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Sniffing around ... Read more...
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Kashmiri traders want more of India-Pakistan trade
July 28th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 28 (IANS) The announcement of Kashmir-linked measures, increasing travel and trade between India and Pakistan, has made the common man in Jammu and Kashmir happy but left the ... Read more...
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Promising ‘new era’, India, Pakistan unveil cross-Kashmir links (Second Lead)
July 27th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Moving beyond their post-26/11 rancour , India and Pakistan Wednesday sought to open "a new chapter" of "peaceful and cooperative" ties by agreeing to intensify ... Read more...
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Scientists develop sensitive skin for robots
June 30th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 30 (IANS) Human skin is a biological wonder, registering a multitude of sensations from the finest breath to touch or pain. Now scientists at the Technical University of ... Read more...
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Day 2 of talks: India and Pakistan discuss Kashmir
June 24th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) A day after New Delhi voiced its concern over cross-border terror, India and Pakistan Friday discussed Jammu and Kashmir, an issue Islamabad stressed was ... Read more...
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Hairstylist reveals Kate’s wedding ‘hair do’ secrets
May 1st, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 1 (ANI): The secrets behind the enchanting hairstyle sported by royal bride Kate that wowed the world have been revealed by the hairdresser himself, who said he had to fight ... Read more...
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London’s 2012 Olympic stadium completed ‘on time and under budget’
March 30th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.30 (ANI): The construction work of London's 2012 Olympic stadium in Stratford has been completed under budget and three months ahead of schedule.The colossal stadium was finished today as International Olympic ... Read more...
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Corruption does not harm all companies: study
March 22nd, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A new study has found that corruption, which is endemic in many countries, is not harmful to all companies, and can be beneficial to the performance of some.Even ... Read more...
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Powell still supports Obama, but uncertain about his choice in 2012 Presidential polls
January 24th, 2011 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said that he still supports US President Barack Obama, but is not certain about who to vote for in ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama, Wal-Mart team up for healthy food campaign
January 21st, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Retail giant Wal-Mart is collaborating with US First Lady Michelle Obama to launch an extensive five-year plan to make its food healthier and more affordable.The move is ... Read more...
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Rare Shakespeare folio goes on display at Durham University
January 16th, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 16 (ANI): The Shakespeare First Folio, which was stolen in 1998, is being displayed at an exhibition in Durham University.Visitors to the exhibition at the new Wolfson Gallery at the ... Read more...
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Statue fragments of King Tut’s grandparents unearthed
January 11th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): Egyptian archaeologists have discovered six missing pieces from a 3,400-year-old colossal double statue of King Tut's grandparents.The sculpture fragments of King Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye ... Read more...
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Miranda Kerr puts her apartment up for sale
November 17th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 17 (ANI): Australian model Miranda Kerr has put up her Manhattan apartment for sale, as she and husband actor Orlando Bloom nest at his LA mansion ahead of the arrival ... Read more...
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Chinese mine project threatens to destroy major 7th Century Afghan Buddhist site
November 16th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Nov 16 (ANI): Archaeologists in Afghanistan have warned that they are racing against time to rescue a major 7th Century religious site unearthed along the famous Silk Road from a ... Read more...
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UK-France to unveil new military co-operation treaty
November 2nd, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 2(ANI): The United Kingdom and France will today announce the creation of a new Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) of around 6,500 troops from the both the countries.The ... Read more...
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Blairs justify ‘grotesque’ steel and glass plans for idyllic country house
November 1st, 2010 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 01 (ANI): The Blairs have submitted a 91-page dossier to explain an 'unashamedly contemporary' steel and glass sports pavilion at their 5.75 million pounds country home.Tony Blair's will to pursue ... Read more...
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New vitamin E treatment for prostate cancer
October 20th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Queensland University of Technology (QUT) prostate cancer researchers have found that a new vitamin E treatment could significantly reduce tumour regrowth.Dr Patrick Ling, whose research will be a ... Read more...
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World premiere of ‘With Love To Obama’ in New York
October 17th, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Neha Dhupia starrer laughriot "With Love To Obama" will be world premiered at the seventh annual South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) beginning in New York Oct ... Read more...
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Indian goodwill triumphed over Kalmadi, says Aussie paper
October 15th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Oct 15 (IANS) "The people of India, their goodwill and their kindness triumphed over the (Commonwealth Games) Organising Committee's chaos and corruption in the end," an Australian newspaper said Friday.In a ... Read more...
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International media goes gaga over ’spectacular’ Delhi CWG opening ceremony
October 4th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 4(ANI): The opening ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has drawn unparalleled applause from across the world by overhauling fears of chaos with a 'spectacular' event. ... Read more...
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Monash University student puts up own poo for exhibition!
September 29th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sept 29 (ANI): In a controversial work of art, a student artist has put on display her own brightly coloured excrement at a Moorabbin gallery.Student artist Georgie Mattingley's work 'Life is ... Read more...
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Karzai family owns empire in Dubai, claims daily
September 11th, 2010 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The family and close aides of Afghan President Hamid Karzai have been linked to over a dozen high-end villas in Dubai, raising fears that Western aid money ... Read more...
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Troubles behind, India promises ‘best ever’ Commonwealth Games
September 2nd, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishnu Makhijani
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Sceptics wrote it off as an organisational disaster and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to make a personal intervention, but the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth ... Read more...
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People expect spectacular games, complete work quickly : PM (Third Lead)
August 29th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) With 35 days left for the Commonwealth Games, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday visited the centrepiece Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the venue of the opening and closing ... Read more...
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U2 to perform in Melbourne in December
August 22nd, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 22 (ANI): Irish rock band U2 will perform in Melbourne in December as part of their 360 Degrees tour.Tickets for the world's biggest-ever rock show will go on sale ... Read more...
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‘Larry King Live’ to end this Fall
June 30th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, June 30 (ANI): CNN host Larry King has declared that his long-running talk show, 'Larry King Live, will come to an end this fall.The show, 'Larry King Live', the centrepiece ... Read more...
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