Chinese daily warns of China, Japan `full confrontation’
September 13th, 2012 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) The conflict between China and Japan over the disputed Diaoyu islands "may grow into a full confrontation", said a state-run Chinese daily, adding that "Chinese patience ... Read more...
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Learn tolerance, daily tells Chinese
September 4th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) The Chinese need to learn tolerance and courtesy, a newspaper said Tuesday, after two women on the Shanghai Metro fought ferociously over a seat.An article in ... Read more...
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Censor board becoming more liberal: Director Dibakar Banerjee
August 3rd, 2012 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Even as many filmmakers feel the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has become more strict about content, critically acclaimed director Dibakar Banerjee begs to ... Read more...
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Air India pilots stick to stand, airline to go for hiring (Third Lead)
June 6th, 2012 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Downplaying Air India's threat to hire new pilots and use trainee pilots to run its operations, some of its striking aviators said Wednesday they ... Read more...
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‘The God Of Big Things’ Sachin on TIME cover
May 10th, 2012 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 10 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been featured on the cover of the upcoming South Pacific edition of TIME magazine with the inevitable question: What would ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
No compromise in probe into Left leader’s murder: Chandy
May 10th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 10 (IANS) There would be no compromises in the investigation into the brutal murder of former Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader T.P. Chandrasekharan, Kerala Chief Minister ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Vote for change, give Congress a majority, says Priyanka (Lead)
February 9th, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Amethi, Feb 9 (IANS) Urging voters of Uttar Pradesh to give the Congress a majority in the assembly polls so that it does not have to depend on other ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Will not align with criminals and thieves, vows Rahul
February 4th, 2012 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
Varanasi, Feb 4 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Saturday asserted that he was content with his party being out of power in Uttar Pradesh but would not join ... Read more...
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Pakistan-US ties have hit all-time low: Daily
November 30th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) The ties between Pakistan and the US have "hit an all-time low" following the NATO airstrike that left 24 Pakistani soldiers dead, said a Pakistani daily ... Read more...
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NHRC holds debate competition for para-military forces
November 18th, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
Manesar (Haryana), Nov 18 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday organized an all-India debate competition for the central para-military forces in collaboration with the National Security Guard (NSG) ... Read more...
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Dowry harassment law misused for extortion: Court
October 9th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A Delhi court has acquitted a man and three of his family members in a dowry harassment case, saying that legal provisions are often misused ... Read more...
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No interest in political career: Clooney
October 7th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor George Clooney, who will play a liberal presidential candidate in his new film "The Ides of March", says he will never be interested to take ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Defiant Obama seeks new taxes on wealthy to cut debt
September 20th, 2011 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) Striking a confrontationist posture, President Barack Obama has proposed $1.5 trillion in new taxes for the wealthy to cut the national debt by $3.2 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Who won? Anna or government?
August 31st, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Did Anna Hazare win the battle of Lokpal? Yes, say some. Others feel differently. And yet others said both the government and Team Anna ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Obama to do bus trip to ‘connect’ with ordinary Americans
August 13th, 2011 - 10:42 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) US President Barack Obama embarks on a three-day bus trip Monday to "connect with ordinary Americans" as he talks job creation at small towns across ... Read more...
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Obama taking economy to tipping point: Bobby Jindal
August 5th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Louisiana's Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal wants his Republican party to embrace the politics of stubbornness, no matter how unpopular it may be, accusing President Barack ... Read more...
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Madonna’s ‘W.E.’ to premiere at Venice film fest
July 29th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) Pop star Madonna's directorial venture "W.E." will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.The film is about the life of Britain's King Edward ... Read more...
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Madonna returns to studio to record new album
July 6th, 2011 - 11:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, July 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Madonna is not done yet! The pop singer who is considered the original copy of Lady Gaga has been out of the music charts for about two ... Read more...
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Wonder drug could kill all types of cancer
June 27th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 27 (IANS) A breast cancer wonder drug could be turned into a universal weapon against tumours.Newcastle University researchers said a family of cancer drugs, known as PARP inhibitors, ... Read more...
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British filmmakers dumbing down for US market: McCavoy
May 27th, 2011 - 4:02 am ICT by IANS
London, May 27 (IANS) Actor James McCavoy feels that British moviemakers are "dumbing down" to satisfy the US market.The 32-year-old Scottish actor believes British directors are making too many compromises ... Read more...
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Israel to be generous in Palestine deal: Netanyahu
May 25th, 2011 - 8:28 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the US Congress that his country would be generous with the size of a future Palestinian state, and ... Read more...
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Coalition politics no excuse for compromises: Jaitley
May 9th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley Monday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of not taking timely action against former communications minister A. ... Read more...
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Obama nominates spy chief Panetta for US secretary of defence
April 29th, 2011 - 7:32 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama has nominated CIA Director Leon Panetta to be the next secretary of defence replacing Robert Gates who announced ... Read more...
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New therapeutic target for lung cancer identified
April 1st, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 01 (ANI): Researchers at the Seoul National University have discovered a new therapeutic target for lung cancer.It was found that a variant of the protein AIMP2 is highly expressed in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
PM’s invitation to Gilani reflects holistic approach: Congress
March 29th, 2011 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Congress said Monday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation to his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani for the cricket World Cup semifinal reflects ... Read more...
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Loss of plant diversity ‘disrupting Earth’s life-support systems’
March 8th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Plant communities-threatened by development, invasive species, climate change, and other factors-provide humans with food, help purify water supplies, generate oxygen, and supply raw materials for building, clothing, paper, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
PM’s Teflon image will wear thin unless guilty punished
February 19th, 2011 - 11:06 am ICT by IANS
By Amulya Ganguli
It is a measure of the respect which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh continues to inspire that he was able to get away without any serious damage to his credibility ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Confident PM reaches out at press conference
February 16th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) From being authoritative and candid, bold and modest, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a bag of mixed emotions during his press conference here ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Nawaz Sharif deems himself Pak Prime Minister despite being out of power!
January 29th, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan 29(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said he considers himself not less than a prime minister even without being on the post officially.Nawaz made these remarks ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Gilani rules out talks with militants until they surrender
January 19th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out any talks with militants, and said the government will not make any compromises on the country's sovereignty.Talking to media ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Signs That Will Help You To Know When You Need Couples Counseling
January 15th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Though marriages are said to be made in heaven, in reality it is way more difficult to maintain peace and happiness in conjugal life. There should ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
TV Trend 2010: Daily Soaps With The Good ‘Saas’ & Rebellious ‘Bahu’ Syndrome
December 16th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Taking a few serials like Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, Dil Se Diya Vachchan, Bidaai, Mann Ki Pratigya, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Nata Koi, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata ... Read more...
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No India-EU free trade accord during PM’s visit
December 6th, 2010 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The much-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is unlikely to be ready for inking when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Brussels ... Read more...
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Peace process in Nepal moving toward critical period: UN official
December 5th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Kathmandu, Dec 5 (ANI): United Nations Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B Lynn Pascoe has said that Nepal's peace process was moving toward critical period and urged the political leaders to ... Read more...
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No compromise on key issues related to climate change: China
December 5th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Dec 5 (ANI): Huang Huikang, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's special representative for climate change talks, has said that his country would make compromises in the negotiation process, but "not on key ... Read more...
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