Independence Day: the streetside view (Lead)
August 14th, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) For some, it's a day of celebration or simply chilling with family and friends. But Independence Day is just another day of struggle for millions ... Read more...
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‘On Delhi streets, Aug 15 means better business’
August 14th, 2012 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Even as the country celebrates 65th Independence Day in gusto and patriotic fervour Wednesday, there are many on capital's streets who see the day as ... Read more...
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Genghis Khan statue unveiled in London
April 15th, 2012 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 15 (IANS) A bronze sculpture of Mongolian hero Genghis Khan has been unveiled in London in order for visitors to "understand Asian culture" better.The statue, unveiled Saturday, rises ... Read more...
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Government denies plans to curb poll panel (Roundup)
February 21st, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Stung by attacks from the opposition, the government Tuesday denied it planned to curb the Election Commission's powers to implement the model code of ... Read more...
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No plans to curb EC’s poll code powers: Government
February 21st, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The government Tuesday vehemently denied it had any plans to curb the powers of the Election Commission onthe model poll code, saying the group ... 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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Obama wishes Indians ‘Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak’
October 27th, 2011 - 11:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) President Barack Obama, the first US president to celebrate Diwali in the White House in 2009, has wished Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ... Read more...
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Australian man not convicted, jailed nine years!
March 17th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, March 17 (IANS) West Australia's attorney-general has defended a decision to keep an intellectually disabled man in prison for over nine years, without being convicted or standing trial.Marlon ... Read more...
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Mike Tyson, Demi Moore to showcase poetry talent in O magazine
February 2nd, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Boxing champ Mike Tyson and Demi Moore are all set to showcase their poetic sides for the April issue of Oprah Winfrey's O magazine.April is National Poetry ... Read more...
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Pak scholar warns Muslims will fail in modern world until modernity accepted
August 27th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Aug 27 (ANI): A renowned scholar Khaled Ahmed has warned that Muslims will fail to adjust in the modern world and achieve socio-economic progress until they accept modernity.Speaking at the Ali ... Read more...
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Brain ‘hardware’ key to decision-making flexibility
August 24th, 2010 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 24 (ANI): Flexibility in decision-making is dependent on structural features of the brain, an international research team has shown.Australian research team member, Associate Professor Scott Brown, of the University of ... Read more...
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Charlie Sheen gets a new court date in the domestic violence case
May 30th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Aspen, May 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor Charlie Sheen has gotten a new date to appear in court over the domestic violence case. His wife had alleged that he was violent ... Read more...
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Midnight Christmas on board cruise liner from Kochi
December 25th, 2009 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
By Juhan SamuelOn Board Aquamarine Vessel, Dec 25 (ANI): It was a unique experience not only for the priest but for Christian mariners on board the Aquamarine ship on its way to ... Read more...
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Russell Brand to propose to Katy Perry?
December 14th, 2009 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 14 (IANS) Comic actor Russell Brand has sparked speculation that he is planning to propose to his singer girlfriend Katy Perry after he went shopping for a diamond ring ... Read more...
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Russell Brand hunting for diamond ring?
December 13th, 2009 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 13 (ANI): If sources are to be believed, British comedian Russell Brand is set to pop up the question to Katy Perry.The 34-year-old star was seen hunting for the ... Read more...
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British PM greets Muslims with Ramadan Mubarak
August 20th, 2009 - 10:20 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 20 (IANS) The "message of compassion and justice is strong in Islamic faith", British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said in his Ramadan greetings to Muslims, WAM ... Read more...
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Self-help groups to arm women against economic slowdown: Tirath
June 26th, 2009 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India is strengthening its self-help groups to involve women in income generating work to arm them against the impact of economic meltdown, Women and Child Development Minister ... Read more...
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Holly Madison set to go topless in Las Vegas show
May 16th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 16 (ANI): After years of posing topless for Playboy readers, Holly Madison has decided to strip again-this time in front of a live audience.A representative for the former 'Girls ... Read more...
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The she-gang of Taarak Mehta comes to the rescue of the children
April 20th, 2009 - 9:24 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Looks like the she gang of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah are on a mission It so happened that the children of Gokuldham society just got free after taking their exams ... Read more...
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No India like n-deal for Pakistan for now, says US
October 3rd, 2008 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 3 (IANS) The US has ruled out an India like civil nuclear deal with Pakistan for the present, saying India's case "was unique in the respect of a long history ... Read more...
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Fear of losing drives people to overbid at auctions
September 26th, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 26 (ANI): The fear of losing might drive bidders to pay too much at the auctions, according to a new study.The team of neuroscientists and economists at New York ... Read more...
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UPA Government may seek to counter Hyde Act with new law
July 19th, 2008 - 11:24 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , July 19 (ANI): The UPA Government is reportedly considering the possibility of amending domestic law or introducing a new one to counter the Hyde Act of the United ... Read more...
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Australia rules out sending extra troops to Afghanistan
February 10th, 2008 - 11:16 am ICT by admin
Sydney, Feb.10 (ANI): Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has said that the government is not planning to send more combat troops to Afghanistan.According to The Age, there are about 1,000 Australian soldiers ... Read more...
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Researchers explain how abused women decide to leave their partners
November 14th, 2007 - 10:31 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov14 (ANI): A recent study on family relations revealed the stages abused women go through before deciding to leave their partners.
The study conducted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign nvolved ... Read more...
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