Kensville Challenge golf: German Kieffer edges out Gangjee in play-off
January 29th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Rahil Gangjee was three clear of the field, with four holes to go and seemed to have sewn up the title at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge ... Read more...
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Visit controversy a black farce, says shocked Rushdie (Lead)
January 25th, 2012 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Author Salman Rushdie Tuesday said he was shocked that even his video-conference address at the Jaipur Literature Festival was unacceptable and termed the entire ... Read more...
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‘Year of Water’ to greet Indian tourists in Switzerland
January 24th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Dedicating 2012 as the 'Year of Water', Switzerland Tourism will celebrate its famous glaciers, lakes and rivers and the role water plays in the lives of ... Read more...
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Oprah connects to Jaipur with salwar-kameez, social message (With Image)
January 22nd, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) The queen of television talk shows, Oprah Winfrey, connected to more than 10,000 people in this historic pink city Sunday with her message on education, ... Read more...
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Government had no hand in Rushdie calling off visit: Congress
January 20th, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Congress Friday said the government had no role in acclaimed author Salman Rushdie deciding to call off his visit to the Jaipur Literary Festival ... Read more...
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Digvijay snubs Mulayam on higher Muslim quota
January 20th, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh Friday dismissed Mulayam Singh Yadav's pledge to reseve more jobs for Muslims by claiming the Samajwadi Party leader was not serious.He ... Read more...
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Vodafone tax verdict to impact on similar merger deals: experts
January 20th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court verdict Friday on Vodafone's $2.2 billion tax liability will have a bearing on a host of similar overseas mergers and acquisitions deals ... Read more...
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Suspense continues over Rushdie’s Jaipur visit (Lead)
January 19th, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Speculation continued over the visit of controversial writer Salman Rushdie at the Jaipur Literature Festival, with representatives of some Muslim organisations Thursday meeting the organisers ... Read more...
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Suspense continues over Rushdie’s Jaipur visit
January 19th, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) A mystery literary session on the Jan 24 roster of the Jaipur Literature Festival called "Midnight's Child", without naming the participants, kept fuelling speculation that ... Read more...
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Rushdie trip to Jaipur uncertain, cleric seeks apology (Roundup)
January 17th, 2012 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Controversial writer Salman Rushdie may not attend the Jaipur Literature Festival beginning Friday, informed sources said Tuesday, as a leading Muslim scholar asked him ... Read more...
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Rushdie unlikely to attend Jaipur Festival
January 17th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur/New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Controversial writer Salman Rushdie is unlikely to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival beginning in Jaipur Friday, highly placed sources said Tuesday.Although there is no ... Read more...
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Batting failure caused debacle in Australia: Srikkanth
January 15th, 2012 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) Selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth Sunday lamented that India's "best team" failed miserably in Australia with two consecutive innings defeats, while cricket board president N. ... Read more...
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Rushdie does not need visa, has PIO card: Khurshid
January 11th, 2012 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the visit of Salman Rushdie, union Law Minister Salman Khurshid Wednesday said the concern over the visit will be conveyed to ... Read more...
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Abhi-Ash to meet Oprah on her maiden India visit
January 11th, 2012 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey is coming to India next week and has expressed desire to meet Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, whom she ... Read more...
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Kite fliers from 13 countries dazzle Delhi
January 7th, 2012 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) On a dull, overcast Saturday, more than 300 kite fliers from 13 countries gathered at the India Gate lawns, brightening up the sky with kites ... Read more...
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India faces polio threat from Pakistan: Minister
December 20th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India faces the threat of importing the polio virus from Pakistan and is taking steps to prevent it, Minister of State for Health Sudip Bandyopadhyay ... Read more...
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Excited to be back in India: Thomas Mueller
December 19th, 2011 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Germany's star footballer Thomas Mueller is excited about his second trip to India with Bayern Munich."I am happy to come back after the visit ... Read more...
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I learnt how to make rotis, Indian curries: Andrew Symonds
December 18th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the "Bigg Boss" house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt ... Read more...
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‘Technology can spur Indian packaging industry’s growth’
December 17th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India's packaging industry, especially corrugated boxes, needs to integrate more technologies to spur innovation which will help it in maintaining high growth and attract customers ... Read more...
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The British healer who fought tumour with meditation
December 13th, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Alternative therapist Brandon Bays, known across the Western world for her energy medicine, has brought her book, "The Journey", a life-healing guide and the story ... Read more...
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I feel like an NRI when in India: Cherie Blair
December 10th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, who was here Saturday to inaugurate the Loomba Foundation's annual charity dinner, says coming to ... Read more...
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India will miss Harbhajan in Australia: Gilchrist
December 7th, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Australian captain Adam Gilchrist feels that Harbhajan Singh will be missed by India during their tour Down Under as the feisty off-spinner can ... Read more...
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Disney’s Princess Cinderella to visit India
December 5th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Disney's Princess Cinderella and her Prince Charming are coming to India for the first time and they will do 20 live shows across five cities, ... Read more...
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Have gone through turbulence all my life: Dalai Lama
December 3rd, 2011 - 11:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday said he has gone through turbulence all his life."At 16, I lost my freedom, at 24, I was ... Read more...
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Buddha relevant in modern world: Dalai Lama
November 27th, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Buddhism has a special role to play in the modern world because unlike many other religious traditions, Buddhism uniquely propounds the concept of independence which ... Read more...
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Kenyan Sammy Kirop eyes new record in Delhi half marathon
November 25th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) There is a strong field for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Sunday and runners expect better timings on a faster course.The marathon will have a ... Read more...
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I’m going to India in December: Katie Holmes
November 24th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Katie Holmes, who will be seen in "Jack and Jill" with Adam Sandler, says she is planning to visit India in December."I ... Read more...
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Tom Cruise to host screening of MI 4 for fans
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is coming to India on Dec 2 and he will not only promote his forthcoming film "Mission Impossible 4 Ghost ... Read more...
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Pakistani traders do brisk business at trade fair
November 21st, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Traditional cotton textiles with embroidery, aromatic spices and handicrafts are among a wide array of goods that have emerged as huge hits for the Pakistani ... Read more...
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An online guidebook on safe sex
November 18th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) A website promising to offer clear and non-judgemental information to the young on safe sex, homosexuality and other sex-related issues has been launched, it was ... Read more...
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Young filmmakers should think internationally: Satish Kaushik
November 13th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Satish Kaushik is delighted that Indian cinema has expanded globally and advises young filmmakers to think internationally to tap bigger audiences."The world has become ... Read more...
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Champion Vettel falls in love with ‘Incredible India
October 30th, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 30 (IANS) Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel says his win in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix was the one of the best in his career ... Read more...
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Butter chicken, aloo gobhi on Ferrari team’s platter
October 29th, 2011 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Dal makhani, butter chicken, aloo gobhi, pakoras... The Ferrari team from Italy is living the soul of India at the Hilton Eros in the capital, ... Read more...
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‘Focus on social media to get more tourists’
October 22nd, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Oct 22 (IANS) The 'Incredible India' campaign, a branding exercise by the tourism ministry to create a distinctive identity for the country, must be "reinvented", a tourism ... Read more...
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Entire F1 fraternity is agog about Indian Grand Prix: Karthikeyan
October 16th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India's pioneering Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan is not the only one excited about his inaugural home Grand Prix in two weeks' time. The entire ... Read more...
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