US slaps new sanctions on Iran
May 22nd, 2012 - 8:39 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 22 (IANS) The US senate Monday approved new sanctions against Iran's energy sector in an effort to further pressure Tehran on its disputed nuclear programme.The move came ahead ... Read more...
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Brand hungry? Beware of counterfeits (Feature)
May 4th, 2012 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) So your friend told you about this tiny, hidden away shop in a busy market that sells well-known international branded clothes, shoes and accessories at ... Read more...
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MJ’s surgical mask to be auctioned
April 29th, 2012 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) A surgical mask worn by Michael Jackson at his last rehearsal is being auctioned and expected to fetch up to $150,000.The silk fabric ... Read more...
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Man dresses like dead mum to steal benefits
April 25th, 2012 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 24 (IANS) A New Yorker has been accused of dressing up as his mother for six years to reap $115,000 in benefits. He would don a wig, wear ... Read more...
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Ranbir in disguise?
March 31st, 2012 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Can you imagine Ranbir Kapoor, who left his fans asking for more after his intense performance as a musician in "Rockstar", with grey hair, ... Read more...
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Prince Harry disguises himself as brother
March 11th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 11 (IANS) Britain's Prince Harry donned a mask bearing his brother Prince William's likeness for a charity fun run, the Sport Relief Mile, in Brazil.Harry was given ... Read more...
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When De Niro disguised himself as homeless man
March 3rd, 2012 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Veteran actor Robert De Niro disguised himself into a homeless man for a shelter visit, while he researched for his role in "Being Flynn"."We did ... Read more...
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Despite diktats, Srinagar youths keep tryst with St Valentine (With Images)
February 14th, 2012 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 14 (IANS) Despite the efforts of hardline separatists Dukhtaran-e-Milat (Daughters Of the Faith) and a bitter winter chill, many youth kept their tryst with St. Valentine in Srinagar ... Read more...
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A shampoo called Jan Lokpal
December 28th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) As Anna Hazare Wednesday vowed to continue his fight for a strong Lokpal bill, a man came along explaining the difference between the draft ... Read more...
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Did Gaga visit Winehouse home?
November 22nd, 2011 - 9:10 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 22 (IANS) Lady Gaga reportedly made a secret visit to Amy Winehouse's north London home to pay her respects to the late singer.Gaga went to the house ... Read more...
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Don’t encourage self-immolation, says Tibetan PM-in-exile
November 5th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Nov 5 (IANS) Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has appealed to Tibetans not to encourage self-immolation or protests inside Tibet because China only responds with more repression.In his ... Read more...
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Michelle Williams thinking about quitting acting
September 21st, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Sept 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) 31-year-old Hollywood star Michelle Williams has revealed that she wants a change in career. During an interview with Hobo Magazine, the “My Week With Marilyn” star ... Read more...
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Robber held after returning to shop for his coat!
September 16th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 16 (IANS) A robber in Britain was handed over to police after he revisited the shop he had tried to loot moments earlier -- he wanted his favourite ... Read more...
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Gaddafi wandered Tripoli streets in disguise
August 24th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Aug 24 (IANS/AKI) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi says he disguised himself and moved around Tripoli following the rebels' seizure of the North African country's capital, a media report said ... Read more...
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Are Blake Lively & Leonardo DiCaprio back together?
August 4th, 2011 - 1:25 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Barely a month after reports that Leonardo DiCaprio is considering ditching new girlfriend Blake Lively, the two were recently spotted in New York riding around. The ... Read more...
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Victoria Beckham does a fruitless nine-hour pram search
April 6th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Victoria Beckham was reportedly shuttered when her ‘nine-hour pram search’ turned out to be fruitless. A report by The Mirror revealed that even an offer of ... Read more...
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Stay trial in graft cases with care: High court
March 30th, 2011 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday ruled that the framing of charges and subsequent proceedings in corruption cases can only be stayed in exceptional circumstances.A division ... Read more...
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Mental health charities furious with Boycott for comments on Yardy’s depression
March 25th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 25 (ANI): England batting legend Geoffrey Boycott has angered mental health charities after he claimed that depressed cricketer Michael Yardy quit the World Cup because he wasn't good enough.England all-rounder ... Read more...
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E! planning to make a world record for largest number of Lady Gaga impersonators
February 12th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) E! has announced that they are on a mission to get the biggest gathering of Lady Gaga impersonators into the Guinness World Record books.The entertainment company ... Read more...
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British govt. computers under cyber attacks from hostile states: Hague
February 5th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 5 (ANI): British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that cyberspace is allowing criminals and hostile intelligence agencies to attack the British government.During a conference in Munich, Hague not only ... Read more...
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Car Salesman Who Was Fired Over Packers Tie Gets A Job Offer
January 27th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Oak Lawn, Jan 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) John Stone is quite getting his own back at his former employers. After being rendered jobless just a few days back, things are looking ... Read more...
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‘Dobber’ Julian Assange named ‘Un-Australian of the Year’
January 24th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 24 (ANI): WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange has been named Un-Australian of the Year by a men's magazine.According to Zoo Weekly, Assange is nothing but a dobber in disguise, reports the ... Read more...
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Sheldon Yellen Appears On “Undercover Boss”
January 17th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by GD
By Meena KarJan 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Time unwinds itself as the new episode of "Undercover Boss" titled "Belfor" got aired last night on CBS, at 9:00p.m. People who watch the show regularly, ... Read more...
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UniFirst CEO Appears On “Undercover Boss”
January 10th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Jan 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "Undercover Boss", Season 2 Episode 13 was shown yesterday, at 10p.m on CBS television Network. This episode brought in Ronald Croatti, the President and CEO of ... Read more...
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Secret of Trojan horse viral gene discovered
January 10th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 10 (ANI): Melbourne researchers have discovered the secret behind the disguise of some viruses that manage to dodge detection by the body's immune system.Gabrielle Belz and her colleagues at Parkville's ... Read more...
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‘Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani’: Will Maya Get Justice?
December 23rd, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Indian supernatural television series ‘Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani’ is churning out more excitement with each passing episode and with it also moving away from the incidents described in Stephenie ... Read more...
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‘US-ROK attacks against North Korea will bring them self-destruction’
December 12th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
Pyongyang, Dec 12 (ANI): North Korea has warned that its army and people are ready for escalated conflicts and on all-out war that would not be confined to the peninsula, according to ... Read more...
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Orlando Bloom And Amanda Seyfried Out Of ‘Albert Nobbs’
December 7th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Glenn Close, who has also written the script of the upcoming Hollywood film is also a part of the movie’s star cast. The story of ‘Albert Nobbs’ centers on a ... Read more...
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Young man boards plane disguised as old man
November 7th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Toronto, Nov 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Looks can be deceptive and in one case it was very so. An Asian passenger whose identity was not revealed by the Canadian authorities boarded ... Read more...
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Elderly Caucasian passenger emerges from flight as young Asian man!
November 6th, 2010 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 06 (ANI): A young Asian man, who boarded a flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver disguised as an elderly white male, was caught after his young-looking hands gave him away.According ... Read more...
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CBS Series “Undercover Boss” Features Chiquita Brands’ CEO
November 1st, 2010 - 6:48 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Just like all the previous episodes of the CBS reality series "Undercover Boss," even the latest segment of the show which featured Chiquita Brands International CEO ... Read more...
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Heidi Turns A Superhero For Halloween
November 1st, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Did you think that every celebrity would go the vampire way this Halloween? Think again! Supermodel Heidi Klum says she would prefer a superhero look. Always ... Read more...
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Willow Smith Speaks On Her Halloween Attire
October 30th, 2010 - 7:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 30, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Willow Smith surely knows the tricks to make people stand and stare. A stage performance, an upcoming album or a Halloween celebration, the child star has ... Read more...
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Daniel Radcliffe Wears a Bra In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”
October 21st, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With the screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” approaching nearer, the producers of the film are leaving no stone unturned to promote the upcoming ... Read more...
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Zac Efron Escapes With Moustache On!
October 19th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 19, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Hollywood actor Zac Efron, who is known to rule the hearts of many worldwide, recently had to take some drastic action to escape the disadvantages that are ... Read more...
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