Homi Adjania didn’t want to direct ‘Cocktail’
July 7th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) If Homi Adjania had his way at first, he wouldn't have directed romantic comedy "Cocktail" at all. He feared it wasn't his kind of film, ... Read more...
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Diana Tea eyes 10-15 percent turnover growth
June 23rd, 2012 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) Diana Tea Company Limited (DTCL), an Aares Group company, Saturday said it is eyeing 10 percent to 15 percent increase in its turnover this year."Currently, our ... Read more...
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Al Jazeera English now available on Tata Sky too
April 26th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Aiming to provide "high quality international news" to a wider Indian audience, Gulf-based Al Jazeera Network Thursday announced that its English network will also be ... Read more...
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Text Speak Short Story in running for £30,000 prize
February 20th, 2012 - 9:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) About 20 authors have been shortlisted by the judges in the race to win £30,000 in the competition Text Speak Short Story. The winner of the competition ... Read more...
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Dead tiger to be stuffed, put on display at Honduran zoo
February 2nd, 2012 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Tegucigalpa, Feb 2 (IANS/EFE) A Bengal tiger donated by a Mexican circus to the Tegucigalpa zoo last year was put down after sustaining a hip injury. It will now be ... Read more...
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Janeane Garofalo to make her Broadway debut with ‘Russian Transport’
January 31st, 2012 - 12:21 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Comedienne Janeane Garofalo will be making her Broadway debut today (30th of January 2012) when she appears on the Erika Sheffer-written play Russian Transport.Garofalo will be ... Read more...
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Will-Kate baby in 2012? Bet on it, Bob
December 30th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Bookmakers are betting more than 30,000 pounds (around $46,000) on whether Prince William and his wife Kate would have a baby next year.William Hill are ... Read more...
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Liz Hurley’s son wants be actor
December 29th, 2011 - 4:50 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley's nine-year-old son Damian is already planning to take up acting as his career."Oh lord, my son is begging me to find him an ... Read more...
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Six Ugandans arrested for attacking Bangalore policemen
July 23rd, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 23 (IANS) Six Ugandan college students, including three women, were arrested in Bangalore early Saturday for attacking four policemen, police said.The incident occurred in the city's northeast suburb ... Read more...
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Russian girls urged to strip for Putin’s presidency
July 18th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) In an online campaign, young Russian women have been urged to take off their clothes to support Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the next year's ... Read more...
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Hurley to star in ‘Gossip Girl’
July 6th, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 6 (IANS) Actress Elizabeth Hurley has been roped in to appear in the upcoming season of hit TV show "Gossip Girl".Hurley would be playing New York media mogul ... Read more...
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Diana Vickers parts ways with record label
July 4th, 2011 - 3:51 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 4 (IANS) British pop star Diana Vickers has parted ways with record label RCA amid creative differences.Vickers, the semi-finalist on the fifth series of British talent show ... Read more...
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William, Kate decline invitation to Pakistan fair
June 30th, 2011 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have, citing security reasons, declined an invitation to attend a local festival in Pakistan, a media report here ... Read more...
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Two elephants hit by train in north Bengal
June 26th, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
Siliguri (West Bengal), June 26 (IANS) Two elephants were seriously injured when they were hit by an express train while crossing the railway track in the Dooars forest area in ... Read more...
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Puerto Rican band to kick off European tour in June
May 24th, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
Havana, May 24 (IANS/EFE) The Puerto Rican band Calle 13 will kick off a European tour June 15, group co-leader Eduardo Cabra said in Havana.Cabra, known as "Visitante", said in ... Read more...
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De Niro to play Bernie Madoff in TV biopic
May 17th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, May 17 (IANS) Actor Robert De Niro has been roped in to play jailed conman Bernie Madoff in new TV biopic.The movie is based on New York Times ... Read more...
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is the richest actor under 30 in UK
May 11th, 2011 - 12:17 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe has been named the richest actor under the age of 30 years. Radcliffe is estimated to be worth £48 million. He is ... Read more...
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Kate is vision in white
April 29th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 29 (IANS) A wispy white veil covering her face, a smiling Kate Middleton stepped out of a black Rolls Royce in a long lace sleeved gown with ... Read more...
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Elton John admires Kate Middleton
April 27th, 2011 - 4:08 am ICT by IANS
London, April 27 (IANS) Singer Elton John admires Kate Middleton for marrying Prince William but he thinks the couple will face difficulties in future because of their high profile ... Read more...
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Prince William fails to spark ‘media tsunami’ during lacklustre Oz visit
March 21st, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 21 (ANI): Prince William's short visit to Australia has surprisingly failed to earn him the kind of rave reviews and cheering he got last year.The second in line to ... Read more...
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Move over Barbie! Kate Middleton doll is here
March 13th, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): A pint-sized Kate Middleton doll is the latest in royal wedding memorabilia.The 16-inch Lucky Kate doll, being sold for 130 pounds, is decked in a replica outfit that ... Read more...
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Sonakshi Sinha Fem’s new brand ambassador (With Image)
March 10th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) "Dabangg" actress Sonakshi Sinha has been appointed as the brand ambassador for cosmetic brand Fem Fairness Bleach.Fem is a product of Dabur India, which ... Read more...
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Prince Charles’s former ‘bachelor mobile’ up for sale
February 21st, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Prince Charles's fully-restored 1979 pea green Range Rover has gone on sale.Boasting of a gun dog ornament on the bonnet, the car was owned by the Prince before ... Read more...
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Who should Elton John play on ‘Glee’?
February 2nd, 2011 - 12:44 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) During a recent interview with E! Online, Sir Elton John said that he would love to be on the musical series, Glee.His only challenge however was ... Read more...
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Wills-Kate planning budget honeymoon in Scilly Isles
January 31st, 2011 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): The royal couple, Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton, are considering a budget honeymoon in the Scilly Isles, the same place where Prince Charles took Diana ... Read more...
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Will you marry me, asks soldier on wrong answerphone
January 26th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) A soldier calling from Afghanistan poured his heart out to the answering machine of his pregnant girlfriend and asked her to marry him. But, the emotional call went ... Read more...
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Kate is the sister Prince Harry always wanted
December 18th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 18 (IANS) Prince Harry is "enormously pleased" with the engagement of his brother Prince William to Kate Middleton, and says she is like a sister he always wanted.
The ... Read more...
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Al Jazeera English to be launched in India
December 8th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Broadcaster Al Jazeera has said that its English language service has got a downlink license to broadcast in India.Cable and satellite companies in India will be able ... Read more...
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Royal wedding: Prinnce William asks uncle to give speech about mum Diana
November 26th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.26 (ANI): Prince William has reportedly asked Earl Spencer, the brother of his mother, Diana, to give a speech about her, at his wedding to Kate Middleton in April next ... Read more...
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William ‘vowed to protect Kate from pressures of royal life’
November 18th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 18 (ANI): Prince William reportedly promised to Kate Middleton's dad that he would protect her from the pressures of royal life while asking him for her hand in marriage.Michael ... Read more...
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Facing Serious Charges
November 14th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to the latest reports, a Las Vegas Court has issued orders for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and it says that he will have to stay ... Read more...
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Controversial Behind The Scenes ‘GQ Glee’ Video To Be Released
November 2nd, 2010 - 10:44 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Nov 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The controversial video, which started with a GQ photo shoot featuring the actors from the hit television show ‘Glee’ is expected to go viral after obtaining over ... Read more...
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RHCP to sue British pop star for plagiarism
October 18th, 2010 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) are considering taking legal action against British pop star Diana Vickers over similarities between her new track and the band's classic "Under ... Read more...
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Commonwealth Games: England Eves defeat Canada 4-1 in hockey
October 6th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 6 (ANI): England's women hockey team defeated Canada 4-1, being held registering their second successive win in the XIXth Commonwealth Games here on Wednesday.The team struck Canada 1-0 ... Read more...
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CWG Hockey: England women beat Canada 4-1
October 6th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) England survived an initial scare to beat Canada 4-1 for their second win in Pool B of the women's hockey competition in the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.
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