Bata to focus on women and kids segment
May 30th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) Footwear maker and retailer Bata India Wednesday said it would focus on the women and kids segments for business growth and invest about Rs.450 million over ... Read more...
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World’s favourite snack celebrates 100th birthday
March 6th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 6 (IANS) Oreo, the world's most beloved cookie, will celebrate its 100th birthday with a special birthday cake edition of the iconic treat, a media report said.Kraft, the ... Read more...
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Signs of improvement, walked few steps: Big B
February 19th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan has reported signs of improvement in his blood test reports, thus avoiding a second surgery. He also tried to walk a few ... Read more...
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20 Afghan children enjoy Republic Day
January 26th, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Around 20 children from war-ravaged Afghanistan Thursday thoroughly enjoyed India's colourful Republic Day parade here as they witnessed the colourful show as the government's special ... Read more...
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China ice festival gets Marilyn Monroe sculpture
January 6th, 2012 - 11:11 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 6 (IANS) A six-metre-tall ice sculpture of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe has been unveiled in China's northeastern city of Harbin, as the city began its annual snow and ... Read more...
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555 artists perform Odissi to create world record
December 23rd, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Dec 23 (IANS) A total of 555 artists from 20 countries performed classical Odissi dance on one stage in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar Friday with an aim to create a ... Read more...
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New theatre experience in Kingdom of Dreams
November 5th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) After presenting a colourful circus, masterful magic and an Indian Broadway, the Kingdom of Dreams is all set to mesmerise its audiences with "The Black ... Read more...
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Get a peek-a-boo into Imran-Kareena starrer
August 24th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar chose to unveil the first look of his next production -- Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu" -- ... Read more...
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Janmashtami celebrations in Lucknow
August 22nd, 2011 - 11:17 am ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 22 (IANS) Colourful decorations, special prayers and cultural programmes at brightly adorned temples in various parts of this Uttar Pradesh state capital Monday marked the Janmashtami celebrations.With priests ... Read more...
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Designer mixes Persian prints with punk look
August 20th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Persian prints in striking hues fused with the 1970s' punk look - that was designer Pria Kataaria Puri's offering "Queen of Prints" at the Lakme Fashion ... Read more...
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Bihar seeks special category - with signatures
July 10th, 2011 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off a four-day yatra here Sunday to hand over 1.25 crore signatures to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding a special ... Read more...
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Dhaka varsity turns 90
July 2nd, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) Dhaka University, one of the oldest institutions for higher education in Bangladesh, has turned 90.Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose and Nobel ... Read more...
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Age is a state of mind: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)
June 29th, 2011 - 10:59 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Age and ailments withstanding, Amitabh Bachchan continues to spin magic by dancing, singing, performing stunts and even riding the oh-so-stylish mean machine - the ... Read more...
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Security situation uncertain, says navy chief
May 31st, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, May 31 (IANS) The security situation around the country is "fluid" and "uncertain", India's navy chief, Admiral Nirmal Verma, said Tuesday."The overall security scenario is uncertain and fluid, with ... Read more...
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A huge sand cake for Sachin!
April 22nd, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Friday began sculpting a huge cake and 38 bats in sand on the beach of his home town Puri as a ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg under fire for promoting alcoholic energy drink
March 26th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 26 (ANI): Snoop Dogg has been slammed for promoting an alcoholic energy drink.The rapper is the face of Blast by Colt 45 and has come under fire from campaigners who ... Read more...
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Mandira eager to wear Masaba’s outfits after delivery
March 12th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Actress-model-presenter Mandira Bedi who loves wearing designer Masaba's outfits regrets that she can't sport any of her dresses showcased at the Lakme Fashion Week as she ... Read more...
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Masaba excited about father Viv’s presence at LFW show
March 12th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Designer Masaba was excited that her father, noted ex-cricketer of West Indies Vivian Richards, made it to her show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) ... Read more...
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Buddhist monks walking for world peace reach Agra
January 28th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Jan 28 (IANS) Nearly 300 Buddhist monks from Thailand, Poland, England, Ireland and Germany, walking across India for world peace and welfare, have reached the Taj city. They were given a ... Read more...
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Colourful camel-mounted band delights - yet again!
January 26th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The camel-mounted band came, it played and it conquered! The performance of the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers, astride their gaily caparisoned animals, drew loud cheers at ... Read more...
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Chandigarh celebrates 62nd Republic Day
January 26th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Chandigarh celebrated India's 62nd Republic Day Wednesday with enthusiasm and patriotic zeal.Pardeep Mehra, adviser to the administrator, hoisted the national flag and took the salute at a parade ... Read more...
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Applause for Lavani dancers at parade
January 26th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Lavani dancers from Maharashtra put up a colourful and vibrant show at the Republic Day parade here Wednesday, drawing applause from spectators.The state tableau displayed Marathi folk ... Read more...
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Pleasant weather for Republic Day forecast
January 25th, 2011 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The weatherman has forecast a pleasant warm day Wednesday with slight mist, which will be good news for those who head to Rajpath to watch the colourful ... Read more...
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Dalrymple spat reminds us why we may still be mentally colonised
January 20th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.20 (ANI):"The colonial hangover afflicts not us, but them." So says Will Heaven of the UK Telegraph, http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/willheaven/100072376/a-fuming-william-dalrymple-declares-war-on-a-piece-of-blatantly-racist-indian-journalism/reflecting on the spat between Hartosh Singh Bal and William Dalrymple.For a ... Read more...
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Malay Hindus flock to Batu Caves to celebrate Thaipusam Festival
January 20th, 2011 - 4:59 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Jan.20 (ANI): Hindu devotees and tourists flocked to Malaysia's Batu Caves on Thursday to observe the colourful Hindu festival of Thaipusam.The annual Thaipusam festival is an event of thanksgiving and ... Read more...
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Textbooks printed in India cost less: Bangladeshi official
December 25th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Dec 25 (IANS) Printing of Bangladeshi school textbooks in India cost nearly half of the expense incurred on printing these at home, an official said.The cost of a book printed ... Read more...
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Strength and stealth, not good looks, rule in evolutionary mating game
December 24th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): One might consider physical appearances to be the top priority for getting a mate, but that's not true, according to a new study.Certain species of South American fish ... Read more...
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In mourning, Varanasi ‘aarti’ sees only one lamp
December 8th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Varanasi, Dec 8 (IANS) Breaking with the tradition, only one earthen lamp was lit during Wednesday evening's 'maha aarti' here to protest against the previous day's bombing that killed a girl child ... Read more...
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Running after kids keeps me fit: Raveena Tandon
November 20th, 2010 - 2:33 am ICT by IANS
Pune, Nov 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who looked ravishing while sashaying down the ramp for designer Nivedita Saboo at the ongoing Pune Fashion Week (PFW), revealed that the reason behind ... Read more...
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Pak women never compromise on attire shopping during Eidul Azha
November 17th, 2010 - 7:04 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 17 (ANI): As Muslims everywhere make arrangements for sacrificial animals to celebrate Eidul Azha, which is a "meaty festival", women in Pakistan are also busy shopping for clothes and shoes.The ... Read more...
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Boyle doesn’t think ‘England can top Beijing at 2012 Olympic Games’
November 2nd, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 02 (ANI): 'Slumdog Millionaire' director Danny Boyle doesn't think that England could one-up Beijing in the 2012 Olympic Games.Boyle has vowed to go 'back to basics' as he oversees ... Read more...
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Brand, Perry to sit on ornate wedding thrones
October 23rd, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 23 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand and fiancee Katy Perry have chosen to sit on giant ornate thrones for their wedding this weekend at a resort near India's Ranthambore ... Read more...
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Birth anniversary of Guru Ram Dass being celebrated in Golden Temple
October 9th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Amritsar, Oct 9 (ANI): Scores of devotees thronged the Golden Temple here on Saturday to take a dip in the holy pond and pay obeisance on the 476th birth anniversary of Guru ... Read more...
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Rajasthan, Goa sign MoU to jointly promote tourism
October 4th, 2010 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 4 (IANS) Rajashthan and Goa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint marketing of tourism avenues in both the states.
"The MoU period stretches up to April next ... Read more...
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It’s national pride, says Yechury
October 3rd, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) "We have more important issues than Commonwealth Games but now it is a matter of national pride," so said Marxist Sitaram Yechury as he entered the Jawaharlal ... Read more...
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