Spears to have intimate wedding
August 23rd, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 23 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears, who is set to marry her former agent Jason Trawick, wants the wedding ceremony as private as possible."Even though Britney has ... Read more...
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Olympics: Sushil secures silver on concluding day (India Roundup)
August 12th, 2012 - 10:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) Wrestler Sushil Kumar's silver Sunday made him the first individual athlete from India to win back-to-back medals at the Olympics and ensured the country's sixth ... Read more...
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Would have loved to hear national anthem: Sushil
August 12th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) London Olympics silver medallist Sushil Kumar said he wanted to win the gold in the men's 66kg freestyle wrestling event and hear India's national anthem.Sushil ... Read more...
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Stardom in Beijing, immortalized in London (Profile) (Lead, correcting dateline)
August 12th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Sushil Kumar, who achieved stardom in Beijing Games (bronze) four years ago, was immortalized in Indian wrestling in London Games (silver) as he became ... Read more...
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Stardom in Beijing, immortalized in London (Profile)
August 12th, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) Sushil Kumar, who achieved stardom in Beijing Games (bronze) four years ago, was immortalized in Indian wrestling in London Games (silver) as he became the ... Read more...
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Olympic wrestling: Sushil first to win back-to-back medals (Lead)
August 12th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 12 (IANS) Wrestler Sushil Kumar Sunday became the first individual athlete from India to win back-to-back medals at the Olympics after settling for silver in the men's ... Read more...
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Olympics: Indian boxers Vijender, Jai Bhagwan shine (Second Lead)
July 29th, 2012 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Boxers Vijender Singh and his childhood friend Jai Bhagwan set the record straight for India, after the disappointment of Shiva Thapa, as they made their way ... Read more...
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Extortion angle being probed in Woodland AGM murder case
July 23rd, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, July 23 (IANS) The motive behind the July 20 killing of a shoe and apparel firm's senior executive was being narrowed down to him not fulfilling extortion demands and ... Read more...
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Andhra CID begins probe into leakage of CBI official’s call data
June 29th, 2012 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police's CID has taken over probe into the leakage of call data records (CDRs) of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director V.V. Lakshminarayana ... Read more...
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‘Uttaran’ takes 18-year leap, Tina plays double role
March 20th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Popular show "Uttaran" is set to take an 18-year leap, with actress Tina Datta playing a double role as 35-plus Ichcha and her young daughter ... Read more...
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For Kashmiri Hindus and Muslims, Shivratri bridges a gap
February 20th, 2012 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Feb 20 (IANS) As bells tolled in the temples of Lord Shiva Monday, what emerged was a heartening story of healing wounds between Hindus and Muslims - wounds inflicted ... Read more...
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Translations, young India & health on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)
February 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) This weekend, the bookcart wheels a medley of thoughtful titles on a diverse range of subjects. Browse with IANS.1. "A Life Incomplete"; Written by Nanak ... Read more...
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Air India enquiry into charges against Patel ruled out
February 3rd, 2012 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday ruled out an investigation by Air India into the charges made by a Canadian daily that Praful Patel, ... Read more...
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Johansson goes behind the camera for music video
January 19th, 2012 - 11:18 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson has stepped behind the camera to direct a music video of her singer friend Jessie Baylin.Johansson took charge of the promo for "Hurry ... Read more...
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BKI terrorists sent to custody till Jan 2 (third lead)
December 23rd, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS): The two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists arrested Thursday were remanded in by Delhi Police's custody till January 2 by a court here Friday.Sarabpreet ... Read more...
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Two Babbar Khalsa terrorists arrested (second lead)
December 23rd, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS): Two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists, who were on a mission to assassinate three religious leaders and some politicians, were arrested from Delhi and Punjab ... Read more...
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India’s charges against Headley may make no material difference (Comment)
December 22nd, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
The decision by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) to formally file charges against David Coleman Headley is unlikely to be of any material consequence for the convicted key Mumbai terror plotter ... Read more...
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Spears, Trawick engaged
December 17th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Pop star Britney Spears is set to wed for the third time. Her longtime beau Jason Trawick has confirmed reports that they are now engaged.The ... Read more...
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Farhan wants to work with childhood friend Salman
December 3rd, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) After working with Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says he is keen to work with his childhood friend Salman Khan.The ... Read more...
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India’s new social entrepreneurs: making an impact where government fails
November 20th, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Some merely debate on the great Indian urban-rural divide. But there are others who have resolved to do something about it and meeting with success ... Read more...
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Preethi watches hubby Ashwin at Eden
November 15th, 2011 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) The Mehendi is still there on both her hands. It was a special moment for Chennai girl Preethi, who got married to young Indian offie ... Read more...
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Cricketer Ashwin ties knot
November 13th, 2011 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) India's latest spin sensation Ravichandran Ashwin married childhood friend and schoolmate Preethi Narayanan here Sunday.While a reception, attended by his Tamil Nadu teammates, friends and relatives, ... Read more...
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Relaxed Sachin plays football
November 12th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A relaxed Sachin Tendulkar - a century away from a historic 100th international ton - seemed relaxed as he played football, did some knockings and ... Read more...
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Ravichandran Ashwin to marry Sunday
November 9th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) India's latest bowling hero Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to marry childhood friend Preethi Narayanan Sunday, his family confirmed. Ashwin and Preethi were engaged earlier this ... Read more...
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Speeding truck crushes biker
October 18th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) A 30-year-old motorcyclist was crushed by a speeding truck in east Delhi, police said Tuesday.The incident occurred Monday night around 10.15 p.m., when Shiv Dhalla, ... Read more...
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Oz couple in India on trail of lost son
September 14th, 2011 - 9:48 am ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 14 (IANS) "If I am gone, I am not dead. I have gone to free my mind..." These are lines in the memoir of a ... Read more...
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25 kg gold seized from fake CBI officer
September 9th, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Around 25 kg of gold jewellery was seized from a locker owned by one of the two people who were arrested last month for cheating several ... Read more...
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Bodybuilder dies of taser gun bolt!
August 18th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A 27-year-old bodybuilder in Britain has died after being jolted by a taser gun used by police to normally just stun.Dale Burns, a taxi driver by ... Read more...
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Will Smith returns to rap
August 18th, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 18 (IANS) Hollywood star Will Smith, known for his roles in films like "Men In Black", is returning to rapping.He began his career as the Fresh Prince ... Read more...
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Nothing new in ‘Venghai’, still a good watch (Tamil Movie Review)
July 10th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Venghai"; Cast: Dhanush, Raj Kiran, Prakashraj, Tamannaah, Oorvasi, 'Paravai' Muniamma and 'Ganja' Karuppu; Direction: Hari; Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad; Producer: Vijaya Productions; Rating: ** 1/2Welcome to the world of ... Read more...
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Headley told wife he ‘made a fool’ of Rana
June 1st, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Chicago, June 1 (IANS) Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley has admitted he told one of his wives that he "made a fool" of his childhood friend Pakistani Canadian Tahawwur Rana, ... Read more...
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Charlie’s Angels 2011 trailer released
May 18th, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ABC is bringing Charlie’s Angels back on the television. The trailer of the new show has been released on the Internet. The show will be airing ... Read more...
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Darsheel will always be my superhero: Aamir (With Images)
April 21st, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) After giving Darsheel Safary a dream launchpad with "Taare Zameen Par", actor-producer-director Aamir Khan has now praised and extended support to the child actor and ... Read more...
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Wedding bells for Britney Spears, Jason Trawick?
April 7th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 7 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears seems to be planning to walk down the aisle for the third time.Spears, who has been dating Hollywood agent Jason Trawick, ... Read more...
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Two Israeli backpackers died in New Zealand quake
March 2nd, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Christchurch, March 2 (IANS) Two Israeli backpackers were among the dead in New Zealand's Christchurch quake, a media report said Wednesday.Gabi Moshe Ingel and Ofer Levy, both 22, were missing ... Read more...
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