New mobile app developed to monitor data theft
July 6th, 2012 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, July 6 (IANS) Computer scientists have developed a new mobile app to prevent data abuse by digital spies through other applications on your smartphone.Scientists from the Saarland University, Germany, ... Read more...
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Ohio woman accused of breaking into home, and cleaning it
June 4th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Ohio, June 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Local Ohio media has reported that a woman named Susan Warren broke into Westlake resident Sherry Bush's home. After cleaning the house, the Ohio cleaning fairy left ... Read more...
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TRAI launches consumer portal, to track complaints
April 30th, 2012 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Monday launched a portal to help subscribers lodge service complaints and track their redressal.Called the Telecom Consumers Complaint ... Read more...
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After court order on Kolkata cabs, ‘alternative’ arrangements planned
March 31st, 2012 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Taxis are set to become scarce in Kolkata from Sunday following a Calcutta High Court order that cabs should mandatorily have tamper-proof digital meters with printers. ... Read more...
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Be transparent, Kamal Nath tells DDA
February 8th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath Wednesday asked Delhi Development Agency (DDA) to be transparent while reviewing the Master Plan for Delhi 2021.To involve all ... Read more...
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US ‘drunk driver’ swims off to escape arrest
January 11th, 2012 - 11:06 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A suspected drunk driver believed he had escaped the law when he jumped into the sea and swam off. However he left a vital piece of ... Read more...
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Performance artist Marni Kotak to give birth in front of audience
October 25th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Performance artist Marni Kotak plans to have her first child in front of complete strangers. The 36-year-old is due to give birth in a few weeks ... Read more...
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TRAI relief on unwanted value-added services
July 5th, 2011 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Bringing a major relief to the consumers, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Monday issued directives to telecom operators to charge customers only if a ... Read more...
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Madhya Pradesh poll officials target youth
June 5th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, June 5 (IANS) After head counting the 72.5 million residents of Madhya Pradesh for Census 2011, election officials in the state are once again knocking at every door -- ... Read more...
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India sets up helplines for its nationals in Yemen
June 4th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) With the situation in Yemen worsening by the day, India Saturday set up helplines for over Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) ... Read more...
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India sets up helplines for its nationals in Yemen (Lead)
June 4th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) With the situation in Yemen worsening by the day, India Saturday set up helplines for Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) living in ... Read more...
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News of World journalists arrested over phone hacking scandal
April 6th, 2011 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 6 (ANI): Chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck, and former assistant editor Ian Edmondson of at News of World have been arrested over phone hacking as Sienna Miller won a High ... Read more...
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Hilton wants to work with Wayne
March 29th, 2011 - 2:28 am ICT by IANS
London, March 29 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton wants to collaborate with rapper Lil Wayne for her upcoming album.Hilton had discussed the prospect of collaborating on the music album with ... Read more...
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Man in ‘love’ jailed for stalking woman over blog
March 10th, 2011 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 10 (IANS) A man, who compiled up to 35 blogs to publicly insult his girl-friend after their month-long affair was ended by her, has been jailed by ... Read more...
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Punjab khadi board gets web-portal
February 2nd, 2011 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 2 (IANS) To facilitate people who are looking forward to set up small scale industries in the state, Punjab Khadi and Village Industries Board launched its website www.pkvib.in here Wednesday.This ... Read more...
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Goa eyes expats as resource for educational institutions
December 7th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 7 (IANS) Goa government wants to tap men-of-letters of Goan origin in Europe and other parts of the world to be resource persons for its educational institutions, an official said ... Read more...
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Mohanlal to give helpful tips to girls through video
October 7th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is all set to act in a 45-minute documentary that will show girls how they should take care of themselves in public life.Produced by the ... Read more...
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Facebook says iPhone app doesn’t leak users’ phone numbers
October 7th, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 8 (ANI): Amid increasing allegations over users' privacy, Facebook has denied claims that private phone numbers could be seen by anyone thanks to its iPhone app.Bloggers said that ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games Canada releases final CWG team list
September 20th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.20 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) has issued the list of athletes, coaches and support staff who make up Team Canada for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India from ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus caught in new car accident
September 18th, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 18 (IANS) After being caught talking on her mobile phone while driving, now the singer-actress Miley Cyrus has found herself at the centre of a hit-and-run controversy, having ... Read more...
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Burglar drops his name and contact details
September 9th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) A burglar left behind a bag containing his name and complete contact details written inside it after breaking into a house in Britain. Not surprisingly, he was an ... Read more...
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Museums in UK ‘best place to lose wallets’
August 18th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 18 (ANI): The museums in the United Kingdom are the best place to lose wallets as almost half of them are returned to their owners, a recent experiment has found.While ... Read more...
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‘Milenge Milenge’ about loving and forgiving (IANS Preview)
July 5th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Six years since it was launched, ex-couple Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor starrer "Milenge Milenge" is finally set to see the light of the day Friday ... Read more...
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Aamir Khan to meet blog fans in Paris
April 29th, 2010 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan has decided to catch up with his blog fans in Paris when he is there on Sunday.
"I am going to be in ... Read more...
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Gujarat University details available on mobile phone
April 18th, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, April 18 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal Sunday launched in Ahmedabad a state university's directory - carrying information about colleges and course - that can be accessed on a mobile ... Read more...
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Neha Dhupia Ki Paathshaala for Rahul’s Dulhaniyas!
February 4th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Rahul's prospective brides-to-be get the taste of being a celebrity wife. They have the entire nation watching their every move as they begin their ... Read more...
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FOX says it did not buy Conan O’Brien website conanonfox.com
January 20th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- FOX confirmed on Tuesday that the network did not purchase a domain for late-night show host Conan O'Brien, after website records showed a domain called ... Read more...
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BNO source: FOX did not buy Conan O’Brien website
January 20th, 2010 - 4:16 am ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- A FOX Broadcasting Company source on Tuesday said the network did not purchase a domain for late-night show host Conan O'Brien, after website records showed a ... Read more...
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Simpson plans legal action against magazine over Woods ‘affair’
December 17th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Pop star Jessica Simpson is planning legal action against an American magazine for romantically linking her to embattled golfer Tiger Woods.
A string of alleged mistresses have come ... Read more...
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‘Romeo Russell Brand to get petting zoo for Katy Perry’s b’day bash’
October 20th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 20 (ANI): British comedian Russell Brand is planning to surprise new girlfriend/singer Katy Perry on her birthday by bringing home fake animals or animatronics.The funny man has reportedly talked ... Read more...
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Russell plans to bring home a zoo for Katy Perry’s birthday
October 20th, 2009 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Actor Russell Brand is planning a spectacular gift for new girlfriend Katy Perry's 25th birthday at the weekend - a visit from a petting zoo at a ... Read more...
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Two Indians aboard hijacked ship: officials
October 19th, 2009 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) There are two Indians in a 21-member multinational crew aboard the ship, MV Kota Wajar, hijacked by Somali pirates last Thursday, officials said here Monday.
According to the directorate ... Read more...
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Website offering change of sex partners is big hit with Singaporeans
September 26th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 26 (ANI): A website offering change of sex partners has become a big hit with Singaporeans, for 49 couples have already signed up for it.According to the Sin Chew ... Read more...
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Dumb Christchurch crook leaves name, contact details before robbery!
August 17th, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, August 17 (ANI): A thief in Christchurch, New Zealand, was said to have left behind his name and contact details after robbing the cash register in a store.The man, a long-time ... Read more...
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New Zealand thief gives contact details before taking money
August 17th, 2009 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Aug 17 (IANS) A thief provided his name and contact details to a store clerk in New Zealand's Christchurch city "before grabbing money from the cash register in full view of ... Read more...
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