Sad day for democracy: Trinamool
December 30th, 2011 - 2:25 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress Thursday said the adjournment sine die of the Rajya Sabha without vote on the Lokpal bill was shameful and a sad day ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Anna supporters in Chennai disappointed
December 28th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The general mood of India Against Corruption (IAC) members here supporting Anna Hazare's demand for a strong anti-graft law was of disappointment after the Lok ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Neighbouring states lukewarm to expressways: Dikshit
December 27th, 2011 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday expressed her disappointment over neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana's "lukewarm" response in completing the eastern and western peripheral expressways, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Pakistani information minister quits over PPP ‘attitude’ (Lead)
December 25th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan tendered her resignation during a cabinet meeting Sunday while expressing her disappointment over the "attitude" of the Pakistan Peoples ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Dravid could be an inspiration for Ponting
December 17th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 17 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who is struggling with form, can look up to Rahul Dravid as a inspiration that Test batsmen can fire even ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Woman commits suicide at China Foxconn plant
November 25th, 2011 - 7:03 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 25 (IANS) A young woman employee killed herself by jumping from a building of multi-national electronics giant Foxconn in China, police said.The incident took place in Shanxi province ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Morissette suffered from eating disorders
November 25th, 2011 - 3:08 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Canadian singer Alanis Morissette suffered from eating disorders anorexia and bulimia when she was a teenager."There are often traumas, abuses and neglect that are begging to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ashwin should be ready to bowl on any wicket: Gambhir
November 24th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir Thursday said Ravichandran Ashwin's criticism of Wankhede pitch was uncalled for and that the off-spinner should be ready to bowl on any ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Pakistani Taliban asks government to stop operations
November 15th, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 15 (IANS) The Pakistani government should stop all kinds of operations against the Taliban if it is serious about holding a peace dialogue, a top leader of ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Pietersen reprimanded for ICC conduct breach
October 30th, 2011 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been reprimanded for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC) code of conduct during the one-off Twenty20 international game against India Saturday.Pietersen ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
‘Kaanchaana’ a debut gone awry (Kannada Movie Review)
October 30th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Kaanchaana"; Cast: Diganth, Raagini, Kran Sreenivas, Rangayana Raghu, Tabla Naani, and Mithra; Director: Sai Ganesh; Producer: Srinath Reddy; Camera: Sundaranatha Suvarna; Music Composer: Rishikesh Hari; Rating: Half a starEngineer-turned-director ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Dhoni frowns at Eden Pitch, calls it slow and difficult
October 29th, 2011 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) After tasting defeat at the hands of England in the lone Twenty-20 international cricket match, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni slammed the pitch at Eden Gardens ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Metallica show cancellation ‘epic failure’, say upset fans
October 29th, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Oct 29 (IANS) First it was the cancellation of Bryan Adams concert in February and now Metallica's much-awaited gig here, and fans are really sore.The cancellation of Metallica's ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
I’ll try to be in F1 as long as I can: Chandhok (Interview)
October 27th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Karun Chandhok will not be behind the wheel when the five lights go out at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix Sunday here at the Budh ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Eden curator has a dig at Dhoni’s ‘ugly wicket’ remark
October 27th, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Veteran curator Prabir Mukherjee hit back at Mahendra Singh Dhoni for terming the Eden Garden's wicket for the fifth cricket ODI against England "ugly looking", ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Ugly-looking wicket, made run scoring difficult: Dhoni
October 26th, 2011 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Tuesday expressed his disappointment over the wicket at Eden Gardens and felt the team was fortunate to score 270 plus ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am injured while filming video
October 24th, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Oct 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am has revealed that he was injured while filming the video for his solo track “T.H.E (The. Hardest. Ever.)”. The singer updated ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Testosterone might not be the fountainhead of youth
October 23rd, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 23 (IANS) Ageing men who look to testosterone for a bit of rejuvenation might be in for disappointment to know that it is not all that effective.
Researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Moody’s downgrades Spain credit rating
October 19th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 19 (IANS) Moody's Investors Service Tuesday downgraded Spain's credit rating by two notches from As2 to A1.Moody's put Spain's credit outlook at negative, warning more downgrade risks ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Windies will make fresh start: Pollard
October 13th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Oct 13 (IANS/CMC) Twenty20 specialist Kieron Pollard says the West Indies will start the One-day series against Bangladesh with a clean slate despite losing the one-off Twenty20 International to the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Kelsey Grammer becomes a grandfather
October 12th, 2011 - 11:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Oct 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kelsey Grammer became a grandfather for the first time on Monday when his 28-year-old daughter Spencer Grammer gave birth. The 56-year-old actor revealed he is currently in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
India good enough to bounce back: Kirsten
October 7th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former India coach Gary Kirsten admitted being disappointed by the team' recent performance in England but feels they are a good enough side to bounce ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Pakistani political parties meet a failure: Daily
October 1st, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The All Parties Conference (APC) held here amid deteriorating US-Pakistan ties was "a resounding failure", said a Pakistani daily Saturday.The conference Thursday was attended by over ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Ghosal, Suchde bow out in US Open squash
September 30th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Philadelphia, Sep 30 (IANS) India's Saurav Ghosal and Siddharth Suchde failed to qualify for the PSA US Open Squash, both losing their final qualifying matches here Friday.Ryan Cuskelly downed Ghosal, ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
New security system for 38 Mumbai railway stations: Kamat
September 28th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) To further strengthen surveillance at sensitive and vulnerable railway stations in Mumbai, 38 suburban stations have been selected for an integrated security system programme, local MP ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Not seen full movie on flight? Download it
September 16th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 16 (IANS) Passengers who watch movies during flights but fail to watch it till the end because the plane lands can now avoid the disappointment as Australia's Qantas ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Astronauts’ tracks and trash seen on moon
September 7th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Sept 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new photograph from NASA has revealed trash on the moon. The photos are seen as the sharpest yet from the space agency on the moon. The ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Doha round can’t be allowed to collapse: Anand Sharma
September 5th, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) must not be allowed to collapse as it will result in protectionism and hurt global economy ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Chowrasia maintains lead on Asian Tour Order of Merit
September 5th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 5 (IANS) India?s S.S.P. Chowrasia continued to lead the race to become the Asian Tour?s Order of Merit champion despite the disappointment of missing the halfway cut ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Kolkata celebrities lukewarm to Messi match
August 30th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) As excitement builds up among the soccer crazy fans of the city to watch superstar Lionel Messi in action, most of the celebrities of ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Earl Grey drinkers complain about new taste
August 29th, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Twinings has come under attack for tampering with the taste of one of Britain’s most favorite tea - Earl Grey. The company recently re-launched the tea with ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Family of Big Brother star Shelly Moore receives death threats
August 29th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The family of Big Brother contestant Shelly Moore are reportedly considering involving the FBI in the death threats that have been sent to them and others. The ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘I Am Anna’ caps, national flags swarm India gate (Diary)
August 28th, 2011 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As thousands thronged the India Gate area Sunday to celebrate Anna Hazare's victory, the Gandhi cap with 'I Am Anna' written on it appeared ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Agnivesh web clips spark row
August 28th, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Activist Swami Agnivesh, who was a key member of Team Anna till the ninth day of Anna Hazare's 12-day fast, has courted controversy with ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
WWE Smackdown: Bret Hart Returns
August 27th, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) As last night's 'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' got underway, the audience was shown a recap of last week's 20 Man Battle Royal match which left the World's Strongest ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |