Laxman declares international innings (Third Lead)
August 18th, 2012 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Stylish batsman V.V.S. Laxman Saturday ended all speculation about his career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, barely a week after he ... Read more...
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Laxman declares international innings (Second lead)
August 18th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Stylish batsman V.V.S. Laxman Saturday ended all speculation about his career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, barely a week after he ... Read more...
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Laxman retires from international cricket (Lead)
August 18th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) India's top test cricketer V.V.S. Laxman Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.Addressing a press conference at Uppal stadium here, the middle order ... Read more...
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‘Jism 2′ songs not copied
July 31st, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Pooja Bhatt's film "Jism 2" has been in the news for all the wrong reasons -- one of them being the tittle track "Yeh Jism", ... Read more...
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Arif Zakaria game for exciting cameos
July 31st, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Last seen as a cop in "Jannat 2", Arif Zakaria will now be seen in "Jism 2" and says he has no problem in doing cameos ... Read more...
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Now Bollywood floats bold, uncut version online
July 13th, 2012 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Bollywood is perhaps in its boldest phase ever, but the censor board often plays a spoilsport. To combat that, filmmakers have found another way ... Read more...
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2G: Court notice to CBI on Raja’s plea (Lead)
July 9th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to the CBI on former communications minister A. Raja's plea to dismiss charges against him in the 2G ... Read more...
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2G case: Court to hear Raja’s plea to dismiss charges Monday
July 8th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will Monday hear former communications minister A. Raja's plea to dismiss charges against him in the 2G spectrum case on grounds ... Read more...
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I almost fainted when Shirin’s role was offered: Farah
May 31st, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumba, May 31 (IANS) Farah Khan, who makes her acting debut with "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", says she was completely shocked when she was offered the role ... Read more...
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Jessie J wants own perfume
May 21st, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 21 (IANS) Singer Jessie J says she has big plans for the future, including creating her own fragrance as well as designing her own range of clothes."I'd love ... Read more...
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Government told to decide fast on bio-fuels programme: Parliament panel
May 7th, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Rapping the rural development ministry's land resources department for the "inordinate delay" in finalising a bio-fuels programme, a parliamentary panel has sought for the matter ... Read more...
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Randeep sidelined from ‘Jannat 2′ promos
April 25th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) "Jannat 2" features Randeep Hooda in a prominent role. He has, however, been sidelined during the promotions of the film, which is set for a May ... Read more...
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Tite considers dropping Corinthians striker Liedson
March 23rd, 2012 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 23 (IANS) Corinthians football team head coach Tite ha expressed his frustration with veteran striker Liedson. The 34-year-old has not scored a goal since November, 2011.Liedson ... Read more...
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Fare hike needed to provide amenities: Trivedi (Lead)
March 14th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Defending the fare hike, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi Wednesday said it was needed to provide basic amenities to passengers and ensure their safety."Had we ... Read more...
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‘Indian VFX industry needs Hollywood supervision, education’
March 11th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The $2-billion Indian movie industry is conducive to the growth of visual effects and good education and right guidance from Hollywood specialists will work ... Read more...
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Beyond offbeat films, I want comedy, romance: Mahie Gill
February 25th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Mahie Gill, who started her Bollywood career with Anurag Kashyap's "Dev D," a modern-day take on Devdas, says it's not a conscious decision to star in ... Read more...
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I worship movies, so I do one film a year: Madhavan
February 20th, 2012 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Talented actor R. Madhavan straddles two worlds - Hindi movies and southern cinema - with elan but despite having a good hold in both, he ... Read more...
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Don’t want to associate with every film: Akshaye Khanna
February 2nd, 2012 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Actor Akshaye Khanna says it wasn't a conscious decision not to sign too many films, adding that he can't think of associating himself with ... Read more...
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Blame will be on Rahul if Congress fails in UP: Pawar
January 28th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has said Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will have to take the credit if his party wins or the ... Read more...
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India allows 100 percent FDI in single brand retail (Roundup)
January 10th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India Tuesday allowed 100 percent foreign equity in single brand retail, notifying the norms that among other things said all wholly-owned international brands will need ... Read more...
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India allows 100 percent FDI in single brand retail
January 10th, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India Tuesday allowed 100 percent foreign equity in single brand retail, notifying the norms that among other things said all wholly owned international brands will ... Read more...
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Luke Kenny’s ‘Zombie?’ to come in three parts
January 9th, 2012 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Luke Kenny, who was seen last in Farhan Akhtar's "Rock On!!", is all set with his second directorial venture "Zombie?" and says he has planned ... Read more...
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Chennai Open: Bopanna hopes for success with new partner Hesh
December 27th, 2011 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) Rohan Bopanna and his new tour doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi would be needing all their combined experience to mesh as an effective unit since both ... Read more...
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Government defends minority quota in Lokpal
December 27th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Defending the inclusion of minority quota in the Lokpal bill, the government Tuesday assured that the anti-graft legislation will be passed after considering the ... Read more...
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I benefit from new filmmakers: Rajeev Khandelwal
December 22nd, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Thespians are usually sceptical about working with fresh directors, but talented actor Rajeev Khandelwal has no such hang-ups. He feels he benefits from the ... Read more...
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Former conditioner says retired Hayden fit for T20 World Cup
December 11th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 11 (IANS) Former Cricket Australia (CA) conditioner Jock Campbell has advised former opener Mathew Hayden to come back from retirement and make himself available for selection in the ... Read more...
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Mahindra Racing enters Italian Championship with Indian rider
December 1st, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Mahindra Racing, India's only team in MotoGP, Thursday entered the Italian Motor Racing Championship with Indian rider Sarath Kumar in the 125 cc class.The 19-year-old ... Read more...
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John turns producer with ‘Vicky Donor’
November 9th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) John Abraham has turned producer and is set to make cutting edge entertainers with international appeal under his banner J.A. Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Director Shoojit ... Read more...
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Rooting for the underdog! (Feature)
September 25th, 2011 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) "Whoever said you can't buy happiness for little puppies." When author Gene Hill said this, he probably forgot street dogs and the fact they come ... Read more...
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I hope ‘Chillar Party’ gets tax exemption: Director
July 6th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) "Chillar Party" director Vikash Bahl says that Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni has recommended tax exemption for his debut film and that he and ... Read more...
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‘Raaz 3′ most important film of my life: Vikram Bhatt (Film Snippets)
June 30th, 2011 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Vikram Bhatt returns to Vishesh Films after 2003 with the third part of the horror film "Raaz", which will be made in 3D and which ... Read more...
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Militarily, China far ahead than India: Manmohan Singh
June 30th, 2011 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmhohan Singh Wednesday said China was "far ahead" in its military strength but India was catching up with its limited resources."The Chinese ... Read more...
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‘Delhi Belly’ toned down in Hindi
June 29th, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) "Delhi Belly", possibly Aamir Khan's most irreverent film to date, got less flamboyant in language and content.The most off-colour jokes, gags and dialogues about conception, ... Read more...
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I consciously kept my wife away from limelight: Rajeev Khandelwal
June 16th, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who married girlfriend Manjiri Kamtikar in February this year, says it was a conscious decision to keep his wife away from the media ... Read more...
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US defends ties with Pakistan to outraged lawmakers
June 16th, 2011 - 10:51 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 16 (IANS) Even as US lawmakers expressed outrage over the arrest of five Pakistan CIA informers by Pakistan's spy agency, the top US military official defended ... Read more...
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