Hindi remake of ‘Vettai’ to go on floor with Shahid in lead
April 26th, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) "Get a good Hindi dialogue writer" is what Shahid Kapoor advised director Linguswamy when the Tamil-to-Hindi remake of his Tamil hit "Vettai" was not working out. ... Read more...
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I miss feeding vultures in Pakistan: Actress Dilshad Vadsaria (Interview)
September 12th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) She left Pakistan when she was six. But Los Angeles-based actress Dilshad Vadsaria, of Indian and Portuguese descent, says she has vivid memories of Pakistan ... Read more...
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Messi says farewell to his Kolkata fans
September 4th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IANS) Soccer superstar Lionel Messi Sunday bid adieu to his countless football lovers here as Argentina held their last practice session in the city before leaving for ... Read more...
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India trip a memorable one: Argentine coach
August 31st, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) For coach Alejandro Sabella and his Argentine national football team, the trip to India, especially the soccer-mad city of Kolkata, is a memorable experience and a ... Read more...
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Pak-origin teen girl in US runs away to escape arranged marriage back home
April 16th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A Pakistani-origin teenage girl reportedly ran away from her parent's home in Skokie, Illinois, to avoid an arranged marriage back home.Sixteen-year-old Zaineb Chaudhary was last seen on ... Read more...
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Tourists throng annual ‘Hornbill Festival’ in Nagaland
December 20th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, Dec.20 (ANI): Tourists thronged the annual week-long 'Hornbill Festival' that was held here recently.The festival not only aimed to promote tourism, but also highlighted the socio-cultural panorama of the Nagas.The ... Read more...
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Rooney ‘apologized to me’ and players before signing new Man U contract: Ferguson
October 23rd, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that striker Wayne Rooney had apologized to him and the players before signing his new five-year contract with the club."I ... Read more...
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CWG Village: a melting pot for diverse cultures
September 30th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The sprawling Commonwealth Games Village here is a veritable melting pot of different culture and traditions with hundreds of athletes and officials from across ... Read more...
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Julia Roberts to adopt child from India?
September 30th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 30 (ANI): Julia Roberts, who recently converted to the Hindu faith, is now trying to adopt a child from India, according to sources.The 42-year-old, who already has three children ... Read more...
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Terry McMillan Reunites With Estranged Husband, Apparently
September 29th, 2010 - 8:13 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Sep 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Noted author Terry McMillan is a happy woman nowadays. Not only her new novel Getting To Happy has got rave reviews from the critics but she ... Read more...
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Cronje, Woolmer murdered by mafia betting syndicates: Rice
September 8th, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.8 (ANI): Former South Africa cricket captain Clive Rice has called on investigators to re-examine the deaths of former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer and former South Africa captain Hansie Cronje in ... Read more...
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Experiencing different cultures boosts creativity
July 1st, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Experiencing cultures different from one's own can enhance creativity, according to a new research.Three studies looked at students who had lived abroad and those who hadn't, testing them ... Read more...
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Sikh’s turban ban not racism: New Zealand club
June 21st, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Auckland, June 21 (IANS) Members of a New Zealand club which denied a Sikh man's entry because he was wearing a turban say the issue has nothing to do with racism and ... Read more...
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Congress denies indecent remarks against BJP lawmakers
May 13th, 2010 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, May 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress Thursday refuted allegations that the party's lawmakers have made indecent remarks against eight ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, including a woman.
The alleged incident ... Read more...
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Krunal is just a friend like Sandeep: Pooja Bose
May 10th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Pretty babe Pooja Bose is back on the screen. This time, she's playing a Lavani dancer in Balaji Telefilms' and Imagine TV's 'Sarvagunn Sampann'. Fans have welcomed ... Read more...
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Can China live without Google?
March 23rd, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Mar 23(ANI): Google's decision to withdraw from China showcases a war between the biggest search engine company and the biggest Internet market in the world, and questions are being raised in ... Read more...
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Bimusicalism in untrained listeners revealed
January 16th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 16 (ANI): Researchers have unwrapped the first evidence for bimusicalism in untrained music listeners.Elizabeth Margulis, who studies music cognition, University of Arkansas, and colleagues Patrick C.M. Wong and Anil K. ... Read more...
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Buddhists pilgrims arrive in Leh after month-long foot march
June 24th, 2009 - 9:26 pm ICT by ANI
Sumdha (Leh), June 24 (ANI): Hundreds of Buddhist monks and nuns accompanied by other devotees have arrived in Sumdha village of Kashmir's Leh region as part of their month-long pilgrimage on foot. ... Read more...
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Couple fined for naked parade in Singapore
April 30th, 2009 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, April 30 (DPA) A couple who entertained open-air diners in Singapore with a naked stroll through an area known for its popular nightspots received Thursday the maximum fine of 2,000 Singapore ... Read more...
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Of Bollywood’s new-found love for NRIs and Delhi
March 4th, 2009 - 10:34 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) What is common between Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Deol and Aftab Shivdasani? First, their names start with the letter A. Second, in their recent releases they play NRIs. And ... Read more...
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Spaniards prefer red hot, passionate love, says study
February 16th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Spaniards of all ages believe in and act out of an irresistible passion, which involves great intimacy and strong physicality, described as 'Eros' love.Eighty percent of those ... Read more...
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I could never find true love in India: Prince of Rajpipla
January 14th, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 14 (IANS) British princes aren’t the only royals making news here: a gay Indian price told television interviewers Wednesday he could never find true love in India.Manvendra Singh Gohil, crown ... Read more...
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US ashamed over killing of Sikhs in hate crime in America: US Embassy
September 10th, 2008 - 10:44 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinAmritsar , Sept 10 (ANI): Public Diplomacy Officers from US Embassy Lisa Swenarski said on Wednesday that US is ashamed over the killing of the Sikhs in America ... Read more...
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Mana, a tribal village emerging as a tourist destination in Uttarakhand
May 17th, 2008 - 3:15 pm ICT by admin
By Ashish Goel
Mana (Uttarakhand), May 17 (ANI): Mana village, a tribal village situated near Badrinath, is emerging as a tourist destination in Uttarakhand.
Mana is the base point to visit Vyas ... Read more...
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Katie Melua regrets missing out on the uni experience
December 12th, 2007 - 4:07 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 12(ANI): Jazz singer Katie Melua revealed that she misses out on her university days.The 23-year-old songtress, whos planning to move to New York, said that if she goes, she ... Read more...
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