‘Grinning’ Chinese official sacked
September 21st, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 21 (IANS) A Chinese official photographed grinning at the scene of a fatal bus crash late last month has been removed from his post for possessing a number of ... Read more...
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Big B gets conscious when wife Jaya on the sets
September 1st, 2012 - 1:15 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will be seen with his wife Jaya Bachchan in Bhojpuri film "Ganga Devi", says there is lot of restriction when your ... Read more...
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For me, he was ‘Humble saab’: Subhash Ghai
August 26th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who worked with A.K. Hangal in movies like including "Krodhi" and "Khalnayak", says he was a disciplined actor and thorough gentleman who ... Read more...
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Nikhil Advani dedicates ‘Delhi Safari’ to daughter
August 17th, 2012 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Nikhil Advani puts "Patiala House" failure past behind him and gears up for his next project "Delhi Safari" and says that the 3D animation movie ... Read more...
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India to soon unveil fiscal consolidation measures
August 6th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The government will soon unveil measures to bring more discipline in spending and return to the path of fiscal consolidation, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram ... Read more...
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Study explores parents ‘negative touch’
August 5th, 2012 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Parents use 'strong arm' methods to control their children in public, much more than what they say in surveys or demonstrate in lab experiments, according to ... Read more...
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Power will return by 7-7:30 p.m.: Power Grid
July 31st, 2012 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Most places affected by the failure of three power grids in the country will get back power by 7-7:30 p.m., Power Grid Corp of India ... Read more...
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Cook urges consistency, Clarke wants review
July 11th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Manchester, July 11 (IANS) England captain Alastair Cook wants his side to build on its 4-0 whitewash of Australia while his counterpart Michael Clarke has called for a performance review ... Read more...
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Sachin’s records will be broken one day: Kapil
July 8th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) Praising Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar for his disciplined life and dedication to the game, former Indian skipper Kapil Dev Sunday said the maestro's records will ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Italy coach Prandelli applauds ‘unique’ Balotelli
June 29th, 2012 - 4:55 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lauded his striker Mario Balotelli as "excellent" and "unique" after his two goals put Italy in the Euro 2012 final with ... Read more...
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Phelps wins 200m freestyle at US Olympic trials
June 28th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 28 (IANS) Michael Phelps edged Ryan Lochte to win the 200-metre freestyle final at the US Olympic swimming trials.Phelps, the former world record-holder and reigning Olympic champion, ... Read more...
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IGNOU opens admissions to courses on Gandhi
June 25th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Graduate students wanting to study Mahatma Gandhi in post graduation can apply for admissions to three courses at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).The ... Read more...
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Nalbandian spared more punishment for Queen’s Club incident
June 25th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian will not face further discipline from the ATP for injuring a line judge at the Queen's Club here.Nalbandian lost the ... Read more...
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Phelps to swim 400m medley at US trials
June 25th, 2012 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (IANS) American swimming icon Michael Phelps has confirmed that he will participate in the 400-metre individual medley at the US Olympic swimming trials.Phelps, winner of the ... Read more...
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Rihanna was a good student, says brother
June 21st, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Pop star Rihanna's brother Rorrey Fenty says she may be the coolest person in the music industry, but she was known for being extremely intelligent ... Read more...
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China publishes books on morality of officials
June 18th, 2012 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 18 (IANS) As part of the government's efforts to promote integrity among civil servants, a four-book series on moral issues faced by officials was released for sale in ... Read more...
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China’s paramilitary faces public resentment
May 23rd, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) China's "chengguan," the para-police agency tasked with enforcing non-criminal urban administrative regulations, is in some ways a threat to public safety, a rights group said Wednesday.This ... Read more...
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Restore unity, Rahul tells Chhattisgarh Congress
May 18th, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, May 18 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Friday threatened to enforce discipline if the party's top leaders of the party in Chhattisgarh did not come together immediately.Addressing ... Read more...
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Kids’ deaths: Omar visits hospital; says situation grave
May 18th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday visited the G.B. Pant Hospital in the summer capital where 368 children have died since Jan 1 ... Read more...
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IGNOU launches online course on biodiversity
May 14th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) said Monday it will launch a new online course on biodiversity from July."The Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management ... Read more...
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IGNOU launches diploma in women and gender studies
May 10th, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Thursday launched a post-graduate diploma programme in women and gender studies, a university statement said.The one-year programme will ... Read more...
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Kerala cops can’t use designations on social networking sites
May 8th, 2012 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) Policemen in Kerala can no longer use their designation when express their opinions on social networking sites, Home Minister T. Radhakrishnan said Tuesday.The decision was taken ... Read more...
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Balotelli wants to stay with Manchester City
April 13th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 13 (IANS) Italian striker Mario Balotelli said he had no plans to leave Manchester City despite reports of rifts between him and manager Roberto Mancini.Mancini had said ... Read more...
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Chinese daily stresses political discipline
April 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 10 (IANS) A commentary published Tuesday in the official newspaper of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has stressed strict political discipline and the party's absolute leadership over the ... Read more...
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Fatherhood has changed Grant
March 18th, 2012 - 10:17 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Actor Hugh Grant reveals that fatherhood has made him a better person.The "Notting Hill" star hit headlines in November last year when he revealed he ... Read more...
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Shakira says she watches every match of soccer star beau
March 7th, 2012 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 7 (IANS/EFE) Colombian singer Shakira said she never misses a match where her boyfriend, Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique, is playing.Aware of the "dedication, commitment, discipline and ... Read more...
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I would’ve loved to be a footballer, says Ranbir (With Images)
February 29th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) If it had not have been showbiz for Ranbir Kapoor, it would definitely have been football, says the actor, who is endorsing a ... Read more...
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Delhi government hikes OBC quota before municipal polls
February 27th, 2012 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) polls, the Congress-led Delhi government Monday decided to hike the reservation for Other Backward Castes (OBCs) in ... Read more...
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Gadkari rules out immediate reinstatement of Yeddyurappa (Second Lead)
February 24th, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari Friday rejected scam-hit former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's demand for immediate reinstatement but said he will be ... Read more...
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Karnataka power struggle hits BJP ‘morality session’ (Lead)
February 24th, 2012 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 24 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka was Friday forced to cut short its brainstorming session to teach morality and discipline to its ministers ... Read more...
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Ahead of Gadkari visit, Karnataka BJP infighting intensifies
February 22nd, 2012 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 22 (IANS) Factional fighting in Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party intensified Wednesday ahead of party president Nitin Gadkari's arrival Thursday for a pep talk to partymen over ... Read more...
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BJP plans morality lessons for Karnataka lawmakers
February 14th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 14 (IANS) Faced with its ministers and lawmakers getting involved in various scandals in Karnataka, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to give them lessons in ... Read more...
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Myanmar president wants investment in education
February 12th, 2012 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, Feb 12 (IANS) Myanmar President U Thein Sein has stressed upon investment in the education sector, saying that it is the best guarantee and most valuable for the country's ... Read more...
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Denzel Washington uses boxing to relax
February 8th, 2012 - 8:02 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 8 (IANS) Denzel Washington has revealed how boxing helps him fight off the stress of being an actor.The 57-year-old says his love for remaining fit through fight ... Read more...
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25 EU members to join fiscal treaty (Lead)
January 31st, 2012 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Jan 31 (IANS) All but two of the 27 European Union (EU) member states are to sign a new fiscal treaty designed to enshrine tighter deficit and debt discipline, ... Read more...
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