Mexico says it does not expect food crisis
September 14th, 2012 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Sep 14 (IANS/EFE) Mexico will not face a food crisis in the short term, but there are risks in the world environment of price rises, droughts and economic ... Read more...
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Tunisia to showcase at ‘Africa Village’ in London
July 28th, 2012 - 2:01 am ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) Along with 33 African countries, Tunisia will take part in the activities of the African Village at the Kensington Gardens in London.The village will be open ... Read more...
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USA-India business award for US researcher
June 29th, 2012 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Dr. Bobby Khan, executive director of Carmel Biosciences, a US clinical research company, has been presented an award for Outstanding Business Collaboration between the US and ... Read more...
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Rangarajan leads field in chess meet
May 28th, 2012 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Pondicherry, May 28 (IANS) Local star L. Rangarajan scalped top seed K. Gunasekaran to lead the field with 7.0 points after the seventh round of the third KACC International FIDE ... Read more...
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136 Chinese, 61 Indian firms on Forbes’ list
April 20th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 20 (IANS) A total of 136 Chinese firms have found place in this year's Forbes Global 2000 list which also mentions 61 Indian firms, among others.The tally of ... Read more...
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India, China rise makes Asia important: US
January 31st, 2012 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) With the rise of China and India as world powers, Asia is becoming more important to America as Asian markets and suppliers drive the US economy, ... Read more...
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India needs more young leaders: PM
January 28th, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Calling for more Indian youth to take up leadership positions in all walks of life, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the young leaders ... Read more...
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Zardari seeks preferential trade ties with Myanmar (Lead)
January 25th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari has called for enhancing two-way trade between Pakistan and Myanmar and establishing a preferential tariff arrangement leading to the culmination of a ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs’ statue unveiled in Hungary
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:47 am ICT by IANS
Budapest, Dec 22 (IANS) A bronze statue of Steve Jobs has been here in the Hungarian capital to honour the Apple co-founder who died Oct 5, a media report said.The ... Read more...
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Five African countries’ handicrafts coming to Dilli Haat (With Images)
December 18th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Eighteen African craftswomen from five African countries will participate in Dastkari Haat Samiti's annual crafts bazaar, starting at Dilli Haat Jan 1. They are expected ... Read more...
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South Asian initiative seeks to break fresh ground
December 6th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Governments of South Asia may not have progressed much beyond the rhetoric and cliches of regional cooperation, but a new initiative at a non-governmental level ... Read more...
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Indian man becomes ‘farming king’ in Argentina
November 7th, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Nov 7 (IANS) An Indian-origin man in Argentina, who started a peanut farm a few years back, has now grown by leaps and bounds and become an "uncrowned ... Read more...
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Bopanna, Advani named ‘Global Shapers’
November 1st, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 1 (IANS) Davis cupper Rohan Bopanna and ace cueist Pankaj Advani have been inducted into the 'Global Shapers', an exclusive community of exceptional youth in their 20s, ... Read more...
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39th national meet of company secretaries opens in Agra
October 13th, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Agra Oct 13 (IANS) Describing company secretaries as innovative cross-functional professionals, Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi Thursday emphasised the continued need for transparency, disclosure and eithics.He was inaugurating the three-day ... Read more...
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Gandhi Centre to be launched in Holland
September 11th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 11 (IANS) A Gandhi Centre will be inaugurated at The Hague on Mahatma Gandhi's Oct 2 birth anniversary, the Indian embassy in the Netherlands said in a statement.The ... Read more...
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Focus on countries like India to increase exports: Gilani
September 11th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the authorities must focus on regional countries, including India and China, to increase exports.Gilani Saturday directed the ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu better placed to push forward reforms: Jayalalithaa
September 5th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday said the state is better positioned now to push the reform process forward and she is confident that the ... Read more...
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India’s story a powerful example of peaceful change: Clinton
August 12th, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Sending India best wishes on its Independence Day, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said India's story was a powerful example of what people can ... Read more...
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India-Pakistan ties: More than good looks needed (Comment)
July 30th, 2011 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Every new initiative to improve India-Pakistan relations generates a faint stirring of hope. If anything, it underlines the deep desire for peace between the people of the two countries. If the ... Read more...
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Car colour reflects your personality
July 27th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, July 27 (IANS) The colour of your car reflects a lot about your personality, a media report said Wednesday.Silver denotes elegance -- one who loves futuristic looks -- while ... Read more...
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Krishna’s trip to infuse dynamism in ties: Bangladesh
July 6th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 6 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna arrives in Bangladesh Tuesday on a three-day trip that is "expected to infuse fresh dynamism into the continuously evolving ... Read more...
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PM to go on ‘charm Dhaka’ trip, India spotlights Bangla ties (Second Lead)
July 4th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) Downplaying the row over remarks of the Indian prime minister about anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh, New Delhi announced Monday Manmohan Singh's visit to Dhaka ... Read more...
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Manmohan to go on ‘charm Dhaka’ visit Sept 6-7 (Lead)
July 4th, 2011 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) Amid a row triggered by the remarks of the Indian prime minister about anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh, the two countries Monday announced Manmohan Singh's ... Read more...
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17 percent jump in visa applications for Australia
May 27th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) There has been a 17 percent increase in visitor visa applications for Australia this year, underlying the fast expanding linkages between the country and India ... Read more...
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PM condoles demise of Dorjee Khandu
May 5th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday condoled the death of Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash, saying the country had lost ... Read more...
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Maharashtra celebrates 51st anniversary
May 1st, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Sunday celebrated the 51st anniversary of the state's formation with a variety of programmes and events. The main function was held at the Shivaji Park ... Read more...
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Liv Tyler is proud of her father’s American Idol role
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:34 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Liv Tyler has praised her father for his role in the “American Idol” show. Liv revealed that her father, Steven Tyler, is making her proud on ... Read more...
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Media, entertainment industry records 11 percent growth
March 21st, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Indian media and entertainment (M&E;) industry registered a growth of 11 percent over 2009 and touched Rs.652 billion in 2010, according to a FICCI-KPMG ... Read more...
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South Indian Bank opens 30 new branches in a day
March 5th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Thrissur (Kerala), March 5 (IANS) South Indian Bank, headquartered in this district of Kerala, Saturday opened 30 new branches at various locations in the country taking its network strength to ... Read more...
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Incredible India comes to Washington
February 27th, 2011 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Incredible India in its myriad wondrous colours is all set to make a splash in this American capital with "Maximum India", a mega festival celebrating its ... Read more...
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School fees now deductible from income tax in Mexico
February 16th, 2011 - 9:44 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) Mexico has passed a new law that allows citizens to deduct the payment of private school fees from their income tax.The rule will apply to education ranging ... Read more...
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Rachel McAdams Skipped School In Order To Satisfy Her Addiction To Daytime TV
January 17th, 2011 - 10:03 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
January 17, 2011 (Pen Men at Work): 32-year-old Rachel McAdams, the respected actress of ‘Morning Glory’ (MG), had apparently skipped school to view daytime TV. McAdams has asserted that she never attempted ... Read more...
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Jacob Tamme Was Unable To Live Upto The Expectation Against Titans
December 10th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Although Indianapolis Colts won against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, the performance of Jacob Tamme was definitely a disappointment to the team. It was a back ... Read more...
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India, France to enhance cooperation in defence sector
December 6th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec6 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday said that both India and France have decided to enhance cooperation in the defence sector.In a joint statement, Dr ... Read more...
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Jharkhand’s thriving Silk industry, helps adivasis (Part-II)
December 4th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
contd.This near idyllic situation has risen out of the foresight and dynamism of some stellar government servants. Mr. Virendra Kumar, IFS who was posted as Special Secretary to Industries Department in 2005-2009 ... Read more...
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