British schools spend sports time on Indian dance: Cameron
August 10th, 2012 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Defending a decision to scrap two-hour-a-week allotted for sports in British schools, Prime Minister David Cameron has said the schools were using the time on ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
I’m thinner than Leo: Winslet
April 3rd, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet believes she has got thinner and Leonardo DiCaprio has got fatter since "Titanic".The 36-year-old actress thinks the tables have turned since the 1997 ... Read more...
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70 protestors arrested in ‘Occupy San Francisco’ raid
December 7th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
San Francisco, Dec 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) At least 70 protesters have been arrested after the police raided the camp of the Occupy San Francisco group on early Wednesday. The raid on Wednesday ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Woody Allen wants Michelle Obama for movie
October 9th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Oct 9 (IANS) After Carla Bruni, filmmaker Woody Allen has expressed a desire to cast US first lady Michelle Obama in a movie."If I was in a ... Read more...
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Tweaking plants’ bio-clock can revolutionise food output
September 4th, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Tweaking the biological clock of plants could make global food shortages a thing of the past.
"Farmers are limited by the seasons, but by understanding the ... Read more...
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40 migrants detained in raids on US restaurant chain
April 21st, 2011 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
Tucson (US), April 21 (IANS/EFE) A total of 40 workers, presumably undocumented immigrants, and the owners of a Mexican restaurant chain were arrested Wednesday in raids by US Immigration and ... Read more...
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Rain threat to Sri Lanka-England quarterfinal
March 26th, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, March 26 (IANS) There were showers at daybreak here and the weatherman forecast a thunderstorm and more rain as the city prepared for the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal between ... Read more...
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Festive atmosphere in Nagpur for India match
March 12th, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, March 12 (IANS) It was the big match day here Saturday and all vehicles from the city seemed heading towards the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium at Jamtha where India ... Read more...
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Christine Bleakley wants kids with Frank Lampard
March 11th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 11 (ANI): Television presenter Christine Bleakley is keen to have kids with Chelsea star Frank Lampard.The TV beauty admits she would 'definitely' like to start a family with the footballer, ... Read more...
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Helen Mirren says Shakespeare should be banned in schools
March 4th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Hollywood star Dame Helen Mirren has insisted that children shouldn't be introduced to Shakespeare's work in the classroom as the classic plays need to be seen to be ... Read more...
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Christine Bleakley: ‘Girls who want to be WAGs make me despair’
February 22nd, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) English TV personality Christine Bleakley has hit out at young girls who wants to be rich and famous because of the men that they marry.The TV presenter ... Read more...
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Concerned about Indians in Bahrain, all safe: Foreign secretary
February 18th, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) A day after a crackdown on protesters in Bahrain, India Friday said it was keeping tabs on the status of the large Indian community in the Gulf ... Read more...
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Bahrain king hails military crackdown on protesters
February 18th, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
Manama/Tehran, Feb 18 (IANS) Bahrain's king has praised the military for its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Manama even as he stressed that the government has widened the scope for "peaceful and ... Read more...
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Manipuri youth attacked in Gurgaon
February 14th, 2011 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Feb 14 (IANS) A 20-year-old youth from Manipur working as a sales assistant in a mall in Gurgaon was abducted and beaten up by three unidentified people late Sunday, a statement ... Read more...
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Five dead, 800 injured as gunfire echoes in Cairo (Second Lead)
February 3rd, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 3 (IANS) Gunfire rang out across ground zero Tahrir Square Thursday as clashes between government supporters and protesters demanding the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak escalated, leaving five ... Read more...
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Gunfire in Cairo as clashes leave five dead, 600 injured (Lead)
February 3rd, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 3 (IANS) Shots rang out Thursday in Cairo's Tahrir Square as violent clashes broke out between anti- and pro-Hosni Mubarak protesters leaving five people dead and over 600 ... Read more...
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Surfers Eagerly Wait For Eddie Aikau 2011 Surfing Competition
January 20th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Surfers from all across the country have converged at Hawaii this week hoping desperately that the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational surfing event would be ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Winona Ryder looks breathless in incredibly tight bodice dress
January 20th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): Actress Winona Ryder was pictured wearing an incredibly tight bodice dress to a recent interview.Ryder, 39, who appeared in the interview for Daybreak, seemed to suffer as ... Read more...
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Elen Rivas opens up about her relationship with ex Frank Lampard
January 8th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 08 (ANI): In an interview, Elen Rivas has opened up about her relationship with ex-fiancee Frank Lampard.It's two years since Rivas separated from her fiancee.The Chelsea footballer has since started ... Read more...
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Boris Becker says he had a facelift when he was 43
November 27th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Tennis legend Boris Becker has shocked fans by confessing that he had a facelift at the age of 43.The former Wimbledon champion made the revelation in an interview ... Read more...
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Emma Watson hit Daniel Radcliffe over kissing comments
November 19th, 2010 - 6:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19 (ANI): Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that co-star Emma Watson scolded him at the latest film's London premiere after he gave away details of their kissing scene. ... Read more...
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Posh beats me at boxing game, says Becks
November 16th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 16 (ANI): Soccer ace David Beckham has revealed that his wife Victoria beats him when they play boxing video game.Chatting to Daybreak, David revealed the family play on a ... Read more...
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Saying goodbye to Potter makes 20-year-old Emma Watson feel ‘retired’
November 12th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 12 (ANI): Emma Watson has admitted that leaving Harry Potter makes her feel like she is retiring despite only being 20 years old."I'm going to say something really sad. Knowing ... Read more...
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Watson ‘is an animal’ when it comes to kissing!
November 11th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 11 (ANI): 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe was taken by surprise when a shy looking Emma Watson landed a passionate kiss on his lips during a scene for the blockbuster's ... Read more...
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Daybreak ratings Hit Friday Low
October 6th, 2010 - 1:53 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
The Friday edition of ‘Daybreak’ hit a deep dip in ratings according to ‘ATV’ network. The replacement for GMTV was launched with a great deal of hype several weeks ago, but has ... Read more...
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Zac Efron is a huge fan of Chelsea star Frank Lampard
September 29th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 29 (ANI): Hollywood hunk Zac Efron has revealed that he's a huge fan of Chelsea star Frank Lampard.'The 17 Again star' made the confession to Lamps' partner Christine Bleakley on ... Read more...
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Navy, Coast Guard deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersions
September 21st, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) The Indian Navy and Coast Guard will join the state police to provide security for Wednesday's Ganesh idol immersions all over Mumbai, officials said here Tuesday.
Coast Guard choppers ... Read more...
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Tongue-tied weather presenter turns red on TV
September 21st, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 21 (IANS) A weather presenter in Britain was tongue-tied as she twice stumbled over the word "arboretum" before finally giving up.
Lucy Verasamy had the embarrassing moment on Daybreak, ITV's new ... Read more...
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Massive quake damages New Zealand’s Christchurch city
September 4th, 2010 - 2:05 am ICT by IANS
Wellington, Sep 4 (DPA) The New Zealand city of Christchurch was extensively damaged early Saturday when it was hit by a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake which flattened buildings, ripped up roads and cut ... Read more...
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ITV bosses brush off newsreader Tasmin Khan’s X-rated past
August 6th, 2010 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 6 (ANI): ITV bosses have revealed that they are standing by their new breakfast newsreader Tasmin Khan, despite revelation of her X-rated past.Khan, 30, who has been hired to ... Read more...
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ITV’s new breakfast newsreader Tasmin Khan in nude photo scandal
August 5th, 2010 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 5 (ANI): A new ITV breakfast newsreader is at the center of a nude photo scandal.Tasmin Khan, 30, who has signed up to read the headlines on new flagship morning ... Read more...
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Solar Impulse plane completes record-breaking 24-hour flight
July 8th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): A solar-powered plane has become the first to complete a 24-hour flight, using batteries charged during the day to keep it aloft overnight. The aircraft touched down on ... Read more...
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For two Indians, World Cup work is paid holiday
June 12th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Mundhras are fond of travelling to watch sport anywhere. Be it the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup or the Cricket World Cup, Om Prakash and Premlata ... Read more...
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American Rocket Launch Ignites UFO Frenzy In Australia
June 6th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 6, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): A dazzling and strengthening light, deemed by astronomers to be a rocket, the launch of which was from Cape Canaveral, was observed in skies ... Read more...
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Chikka reigns supreme at LG All-India Amateur golf
February 19th, 2010 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 19 (IANS) Chikkarangappa dominated the final of the matchplay championship at the LG All-India Amateur golf to become the youngest champion of the national amateur championship in its 109th edition. ... Read more...
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