I’m most certainly not gay, says Jackie Shroff
December 13th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff dismisses reports that he gave an interview to a Pakistani website about his sexual preference and clarifies that he is not gay."Can ... Read more...
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Court quashes appointment of Punjab public service body chief
August 18th, 2011 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the Parkash Singh Badal government, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday quashed the controversial appointment of former Shiromani Akali Dal ... Read more...
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Akali Dal politician in key appointments post
July 8th, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Ruling Shiromani Akali Dal legislator Harish Rai Dhanda was Friday appointed the chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).An official spokesman said here that ... Read more...
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Youth Olympic medal winners to get cash rewards
August 28th, 2010 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced cash rewards of Rs.400,000 for silver medallists and Rs.200,000 for bronze medal winners of the inaugural edition of the Youth Olympics ... Read more...
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India finish with eight medals at inaugural Youth Olympics
August 26th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 26 (IANS) The Indian contingent will return home with a rich haul of medals from the inaugural Youth Olympics which concluded here Thursday.
India finished their campaign with an overall tally ... Read more...
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Youth Olympics: Prannoy wins silver, Yuki reaches final
August 19th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 19 (IANS) Shuttler Prannoy Hasina Sunilkumar became the second Indian to win a silver at the Youth Olympics while Yuki Bhambri reached the boys singles tennis final here Thursday.
Sunil's ... Read more...
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Prannoy, Yuki shine at Youth Olympics
August 18th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 18 (IANS) Sunil Kumar Prannoy ensured India of another medal as he stormed into the boys singles badminton final while tennis sensation Yuki Bhambri moved into the semifinals on ... Read more...
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Court stays proceedings against Suniel Shetty
August 6th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday stayed criminal proceedings against Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in a case filed against him for allegedly threatening a man.
Justice A.K. Pathak, ... Read more...
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Chelsea iniative to scout for Asian football talent, three Indians selected
June 16th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Venkata Vemuri
London, June 16 (IANS) Six Asian-origin youngsters, including three of Indian origin, have been selected in a competition organized by the Chelsea Football Club to scout for football talent ... Read more...
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Marsha Singh wins in Bradford West, Dhanda loses in Gloucester
May 7th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Marsha Singh, a Labour candidate of Indian origin, romped home in Bradford West constituency while sitting MP and Labour candidate Parmjit Dhanda failed to retain his Gloucester seat ... Read more...
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Ruchika Girhotra-like case erupts in Nepal
December 31st, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Dec 31 (IANS) A case akin to the Ruchika Girotra molestation has emerged in Nepal with the police trying to cover up an incident of six cops raping a ... Read more...
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CII launches toll free helpline on HIV/AIDS
November 20th, 2009 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In a bid to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS, the Confederation of Indian Industriy (CII) Friday announced the launch of a toll free helpline in four languages.
Making the ... Read more...
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Indian diaspora must help build a great India: Pratibha Patil
October 27th, 2009 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, Oct 27 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil has urged the Indian diaspora around the world to help overcome the challenges presented by a resurgent India and help build ... Read more...
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Punjab Assembly expels Amarinder Singh, declares his seat vacant
September 10th, 2008 - 8:54 pm ICT by ANI
Chandigarh, Sep 10 (ANI): Congress leader and former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was expelled from the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday after being indicted by a House committee in a graft case ... Read more...
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