Olympics: Jamaica celebrates historic 200m one-two-three
August 10th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 10 (IANS/CMC) Chaos erupted in Jamaica's capital city Thursday afternoon as thousands gathered in the busy thoroughfare of Half Way Tree to witness the men's 200 metres finals ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Louis Magazzu resigns after scandal
August 3rd, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Vineland, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Another politician has lost his job because of a nude picture that ended up online. Cumberland County's Louis N. Magazzu declared on Tuesday that he is stepping ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
110,000 pounds for British school sans pupil
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 22 (IANS) The British government is spending 110,000 pounds on a century-old school which has no students on the rolls but a headteacher, a caretaker and board of governors on ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Simon Cowell now a $45m man?
August 12th, 2009 - 7:02 pm ICT by IBNS
Aug 12 (IBNS) American Idol judge Simon Cowell is on the verge of finalizing a $45-million-a-year deal to stay on with the popular singing competition for the next three years.CKX, the parent ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
High drama before Gandhi items’ auction
March 6th, 2009 - 7:11 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 6 (IANS) Confusion prevailed for hours in the run up to Thursday's auction of Gandhi memorabilia as a throng of journalists gathered at the East 57th Street headquarters of ... Read more...
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Himachal to fight hailstorms with anti-hail guns
June 30th, 2008 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 30 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to install anti-hail guns to protect crops from hailstorms that are common in the hilly state. State Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta told ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |