Saldana to play singer Nina Simone
August 17th, 2012 - 4:03 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (IANS) "Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana has joined the cast of "Nina", a biopic on iconic singer Nina Simone. She will play the lead role.Actor David Oyelowo ... Read more...
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Pakistani film wins Oscar for best documentary
February 27th, 2012 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistani documentary film "Saving Face", which uncovers the story of hundreds of people, mostly women who become acid attack victims, was honoured with the Oscar ... Read more...
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Focusing on negatives helps catalyse change
November 15th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) If you want people to change, you have to get them to notice what is wrong with existing norms.
That's the idea on which a new ... Read more...
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Al Sharpton to be the host of ‘Politics Nation’
August 24th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reverend Al Sharpton has been named as the host of the new MSNBC show "Politics Nation." The announcement was made by the CEO of the network, ... Read more...
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A song and a story: Changing music of modern India (June 21 is World Music Day)
June 18th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) You could call it a "desi" version of Bob Dylan's social poetry set to music - novel to the ears. Contemporary urban music in ... Read more...
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Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech was written in Liverpool
April 5th, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 5(ANI): Liverpool Tourism officials have claimed that African American civil rights leader Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech was written at a city centre hotel.The claim has been ... Read more...
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Martin Luther’s statue to be unveiled alongside Lincoln, Jefferson replicas in Washington
February 18th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Martin Luther King's statue would reportedly be unveiled in the National Mall in Washington on August 28 this year alongside America's two best-loved former Presidents Abraham Lincoln and ... Read more...
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Assange tells internet generation ‘their time has come’ to hit back at abuse
February 4th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 4 (ANI): Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has said that the 'hue and cry' caused by revelations of secret US diplomatic cables is a challenge for the internet generation, and added ... Read more...
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Google Doodle Honors Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks’ Bus Ride
December 3rd, 2010 - 12:41 am ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The African American woman Rosa Parks who heralded a new era of civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat to white passenger way ... Read more...
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Obama says US wants India to be a permanent UNSC member
November 8th, 2010 - 7:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.8 (ANI): Visiting US President Barack Obama on Monday backed India for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.Addressing a joint session of Parliament this evening, Obama made ... Read more...
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India-US ties anchor of security, world prosperity: Obama (Second Lead)
November 7th, 2010 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Stating that he was determined to take bilateral ties to an entirely new level, US President Barack Obama Sunday asserted that India-US relationship could be the anchor ... Read more...
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Gandhi remains Obama’s inspiration
November 5th, 2010 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Among the historical greats who have influenced Barack Obama and from whose lives he draws inspiration is no doubt Mahatma Gandhi, with two places ... Read more...
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Bob Dylan not swayed by Obama’s charms
October 1st, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 1 (ANI): Most people are thrilled when they meet the President of the United States. But it seems Bob Dylan is not one of them.Barack Obama has revealed that ... Read more...
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Rev. Al Sharpton to launch a Sunday-morning show
September 15th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sep 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new media company has been founded by Rev. Al Sharpton and his own TV show will be shown every Sunday morning starting from September 26, according ... Read more...
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Late “Original Civil Rights Photographer” Ernest Withers Was An FBI Informant?
September 15th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After around two years of investigation, a Memphis based media source has come out with reports that claim that the famous civil rights photojournalist Ernest Withers ... Read more...
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Martin Luther King’s trusted civil rights photographer was FBI informant
September 15th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 15 (ANI): Martin Luther King Jr's confidant, who was a well-known photographer of the US civil rights era, was a FBI informant, it has emerged.Ernest Withers, who died in 2007 ... Read more...
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Japanese prime minister retains power
September 14th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Sep 14 (DPA) Prime Minister Naoto Kan was re-elected Tuesday as president of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), preventing a third change of premier in a year.
His election by ... Read more...
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Black leaders criticize Glenn Beck for holding a rally on Martin Luther King’s iconic speech anniversary
August 27th, 2010 - 1:44 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Aug 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The man who called president Barack Obama a racist has planned a rally with former Alaska governor - Sarah Palin at the location where Martin ... Read more...
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Strategic partnership with India will continue to grow: Obama
August 14th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): United States President Barack Obama today said ties between the US and India will continue to grow and declared that his goal was to make this ... Read more...
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Text of Obama’s message on India’s Independence Day
August 14th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Following is the text of US President Barack Obama's message on the occasion of India's Independencee Day:
"On behalf of my administration and the American people, I wish ... Read more...
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Obama aims to make India-US ties a ‘defining partnership’
August 14th, 2010 - 10:06 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Wishing India a happy and safe Independence Day, US President Barack Obama has said he was looking forward to his India visit aimed at ... Read more...
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Animator Seth MacFarlane Voices His Thoughts On Proposition 8
August 5th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Los Angeles, Aug 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Even before California judge Vaughn Walter was ready with his written statement on Wednesday to overturn the November 2008 referendum or Proposition 8, animator ... Read more...
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Musical Legend Lena Horne Passes Away At 92
May 11th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New York, May 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Much acclaimed American singer and actress Lena Horne passed away on Saturday, sending shock waves across the entertainment circle and among her large number ... Read more...
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Lena Horne Dies at 92
May 11th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): American actress, singer, and dancer, Lena Horne, celebrated for her beauty and sexy voice, died in New York this past weekend. Horne was 92 and lived in ... Read more...
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Civil rights activist Dorothy Height dead at 98
April 20th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (DPA) Dorothy Irene Height, who was a leading woman's voice during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr, has died at ... Read more...
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Civil Rights Leader Dorothy Height Dies At 98
April 20th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Washington, Apr 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dorothy Height the famous U.S. civil rights activist breathed her last on Tuesday. 98 year-old Dorothy Height died in the Howard University Hospital of natural ... Read more...
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Civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks dies at age 85
April 16th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Nashville, Apr 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks has died. He was 85 years old. His death was confirmed by State Rep. Ulysses Jones, who disclosed that Hooks died ... Read more...
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British actor to play Luther King Jr in ‘Selma’
March 17th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 17 (IANS) Director Lee Daniels has roped in British actor David Oyelowo to play iconic American activist and leader Martin Luther King Jr. for his civil rights movie "Selma".
The ... Read more...
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Obama organises civil rights music night at White House
February 11th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 11 (ANI): President Barack Obama transformed the White House ballroom into a concert hall as the venue played host to a civil rights music night.Speaking on the occasion Obama, ... Read more...
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White House celebrates Civil Rights Movement with music
February 10th, 2010 - 12:52 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The President and First Lady will host a concert in the White House as a celebration of the Civil Rights Movement on Tuesday, the White House said ... Read more...
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Bob Dylan’s song turned into children’s book
February 5th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 5 (ANI): Veteran singer Bob Dylan's famous track 'Man Gave Names To All The Animals' has been converted into a children's book.The 68-year-old star approved the song title for use ... Read more...
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Bob Dylan to perform at White House
January 29th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 29 (ANI): Bob Dylan is set to perform at the White House next month as part of a civil rights celebration.The 'Hurricane' hitmaker will join John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson ... Read more...
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Bob Dylan to perform at the White House
January 29th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 29 (IANS) Singing legend Bob Dylan is set to perform at the White House for the first time as part of a civil rights celebration.
The folk-rock icon will join ... Read more...
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Obamas serve meals to homeless on Martin Luther King Day
January 19th, 2010 - 3:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 19 (DPA) US President Barack Obama and his family served meals to the homeless to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day.
The president, First Lady Michelle Obama, her mother Marian ... Read more...
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US envoy commemorates Martin Luther King Junior
January 18th, 2010 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.18 (ANI): As the United States today commemorates the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., United States Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer noted the debt of gratitude Americans owe not ... Read more...
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