Congress members harming party prospects in Gujarat: Shastri
July 31st, 2012 - 1:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Congress leader Anil Shastri Monday said Congress leaders were making the party's prospects in Gujarat weaker in an election year with their controversial comments.The ... Read more...
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Nikki Haley cashing in on union bashing video
May 24th, 2012 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 24 (IANS) South Carolina's Indian American Governor Nikki Haley is trying to cash in on a recent video featuring a state union leader bashing a purple and black ... Read more...
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Gay marriage is slavery: Catholic leader
March 5th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 5 (IANS) Britain's most senior Catholic, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, has condemned gay marriage as an "aberration", likening it to slavery and abortion, The Telegraph reported Monday.Cardinal Keith O'Brien ... Read more...
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Facebook drinking posts teacher Elizabeth Scarlett reprimanded
February 8th, 2012 - 8:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Wales, Feb 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A teacher in Wales has been criticized for 'grossly overstepping the line' after she was alleged to have posted some controversial comments on her Facebook page. Elizabeth ... Read more...
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Sikh group hires lobbyist to educate US media
February 2nd, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A US Sikh community group has hired a lobbying firm to educate the American media about the true identity, image and message of Sikhism in the ... Read more...
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US defends TV host’s `satirical’ comments on Golden Temple
January 24th, 2012 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) The US has come to the defence of US television host Jay Leno and said the visual of Golden Temple in Amritsar during "The Tonight ... Read more...
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Katich reprimanded for his comments on Clarke
December 5th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 5 (IANS) Discarded Australian Test opener Simon Katich was let off with a reprimand by a Cricket Australia disciplinary hearing for making controversial comments against current captain ... Read more...
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Rowe initiates legal action against Jamaica Cricket Association
November 11th, 2011 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), Nov 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies batting legend Lawrence Rowe has launched legal action against the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) for its decision to withdraw his name from the Players ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods accepts his caddy’s apology
November 9th, 2011 - 10:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tiger Woods revealed on Tuesday that he has accepted the apology of former caddie Steve Williams. The two men met on Tuesday and shook hands for ... Read more...
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WICB playing mind games, Gayle charges
October 26th, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Georgetown (Guyana), Oct 26 (IANS/CMC) Talismanic opener Chris Gayle has accused the West Indies Cricket Board of "mind games" and vowed to address their demand for an apology at the end ... Read more...
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Brilliant Gayle century spearheads Jamaica win
October 23rd, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Goeorgetown (Guyana), Oct 23 (IANS/CMC) Discarded West Indies opener Chris Gayle sent the sternest of messages to his detractors by plundering a brilliant century to propel Jamaica to a convincing 134-run ... Read more...
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West Indies Board insists Gayle must withdraw comments
October 20th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
St John's (Antigua), Oct 20 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board says estranged batsman Chris Gayle will have to withdraw his comments against the Board if he wants to wear maroon ... Read more...
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Are Cam Newton & Ciara dating?
October 19th, 2011 - 1:06 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Oct 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest celebrity dating gossip is that football rookie Cam Newton and Ciara are dating. Several media outlets claim that the two are going on a ... Read more...
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Sack Bhushan in 24 hours, Shiv Sena tells Team Anna
October 14th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Friday demanded that Team Anna "sack" senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his "anti-India remarks" within 24 hours, a party official said.Party spokesperson ... Read more...
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Gayle meets West Indies Cricket chief to thrash out issues
August 24th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados) Aug 24 (IANS/CMC) Estranged West Indies opener Chris Gayle met with West Indies Cricket Board chief executive Ernest Hilaire in Antigua Tuesday, in yet another attempt to thrash out ... Read more...
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Glenn Beck compares Norway victims to Hitler’s youth camp
July 26th, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Glenn Beck is not new to controversy and he caused another one when he compared the youth camp where part of the massacre in Norway occurred ... Read more...
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Bill Maher compares Casey Anthony’s case to ‘Republican Thinking’
July 11th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, July 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bill Maher has caused quite a stir by comparing the outcome of Casey Anthony’s case to "Republican thinking." Maher made the comment when he appeared on HBO’s ... Read more...
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90-year-old Prince Philip regrets leaving naval career
May 17th, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, who would soon turn 90, still feels disappointed at deserting a promising naval career after his wife became the ... Read more...
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Hilton may take legal action against author
March 24th, 2011 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 24 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton's lawyers may take legal action against an author who has accused her of making racist comments in an interview.Contactmusic.com reports that Hilton ... Read more...
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Mississippi State bans players from using Twitter
February 4th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mississippi, Feb 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The entire Mississippi State basketball team has been banned form Twitter.The ban followed outburst on the miniblog by Ravern Johnson who had some strong issues with the ... Read more...
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TNT Apologizes After Tracy Morgan Calls Sarah Palin ‘Great Masturbation Material’!
January 29th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Comedian Tracy Morgan's rather unflattering remarks about former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has earned the funnyman the ire of the TNT network officials. The '30 Rock' ... Read more...
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Advani’s Rath Yatra root of terrorism in India: Digvijay
January 28th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after he held Hindu Mahasabha founder Veer Savarkar responsible for the two-nation theory, Congress leader Digvijay Singh blamed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader ... Read more...
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SA police chief who called Brit-Indian honeymooner ‘a monkey’ calls himself “legally illiterate”
January 28th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): South African police chief General Bheki Cele who had branded the Brit-Indian honeymooner Shrien Dewani 'a monkey' for allegedly going all the way to Cape Town to have ... Read more...
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Andy Gray and Richard Keys In Sexism Row Over Sian Massey
January 24th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sky Sports' Richard Keys and Andy Gray have landed into a sexism row for their controversial comments meant for Sian Massey, an assistant referee. The duo ... Read more...
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Courtney Love’s trial date pushed back
January 7th, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The trial date for the hearing of the defamation case brought again the singer, Courtney Love has been ‘pushed back'. The case will now be heard ... Read more...
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Mumbai MP asserts Karkare killed by Pakistani terrorists
December 12th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Congress leader Digvijay Singh's party colleague and MP from Mumbai-North Sanjay Nirupam Sunday said his comments over slain Maharashtra police officer Hemant Karkare could "weaken" India's stand against ... Read more...
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Embarrassed Congress distances itself from Digvijay Singh’s remarks on Karkare
December 12th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.11/12 (ANI): An embarrassed Congress has chosen to distance itself from party general secretary Digvijay Singh's controversial comments that he had a conversation with former Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) chief ... Read more...
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I’ve been making fun of Jolie since she kissed her brother: Chelsea Handler
December 8th, 2010 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 08 (ANI): Chelsea Handler, who called Angelina Jolie a 'home wrecker', has now defended her controversial comments.On this week's episode of 'Chelsea Lately', the late-night host began her ... Read more...
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Handshake with Michelle was forced: Indonesian minister
November 10th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 10 (IANS) An Indonesian minister, who was criticised by Muslims for shaking hands with the US First Lady Michelle Obama, said on Twitter that the skin-to-skin contact was forced.Information ... Read more...
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Clint McCance’s Outrageous Anti-Gay Comments Spark Controversy
October 28th, 2010 - 8:45 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Midland School District Vice President Clint McCance has sparked a new controversy after he made certain anti-gay comments on the social-networking site Facebook. The school board ... Read more...
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Christine O’Donnell’s Face Off With Chris Coons In Delaware Debate
October 14th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Washington, Oct 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell tried her best to defend the controversial comments that she is known to have made in the past in ... Read more...
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Rick Sanchez Fired From CNN For Calling Jon Stewart A “Bigot”
October 2nd, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The "Rick's List" host Rick Sanchez has been fired from CNN yesterday after his radio rant where he called Jon Stewart a "bigot" went on air. ... Read more...
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Washington Nationals Fire Rob Dibble After Controversial Comments
September 3rd, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The next time the Washington Nationals take the field, the fans of the team will not get to hear the familiar voice of commentator Rob Dibble ... Read more...
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M.I.A. stalls wedding till US visa issue settles
July 18th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) British-Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A has refused to have a quick wedding to mend her immigration woes in America.
The "Slumdog Millionaire" hip-hop star has previously been locked ... Read more...
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Gen. who said “it’s fun to shoot some people” is new CENTCOM chief
July 9th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): A Marine General, who once said "it's fun to shoot some people", has been appointed as the new Chief of Central Command (CENTCOM).Defense Secretary Robert Gates has appointed ... Read more...
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