Chinese official fired after crash site smile
September 21st, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 21 (IANS) A Chinese official was shown the door after he was photographed smiling at the scene of a deadly bus crash, authorities said Friday.The accident took place ... Read more...
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Fame shook Daniel Craig
August 31st, 2012 - 10:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Actor Daniel Craig admits signing up to play James Bond was hard for him because he had previously starred mostly in indie films. It took ... Read more...
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Priyadarshan busy as bee, thanks to new projects
August 30th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Award winning director Priyadarshan's hands are full. His comedy "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" has yet to hit screens, and he is already focusing on two new ... Read more...
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Kids know when you are faking distress
August 21st, 2012 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Aug 21 (IANS) Even three-year-old infants can tell whether your are only whining or genuinely upset, report researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology."This study provides the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
US embassy mourns Sikh deaths in Winconsin
August 6th, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The US embassy Tuesday mourned the deaths of six Sikhs in a gurdwara attack in Wisconsin and said it was "deeply saddened" by the reckless ... Read more...
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Deepika admires Rajinikanth’s child-like enthusiasm
July 10th, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Deepika Padukone is working with Rajinikath for the first time in "Kochadaiyaan", but says she admires Tamil superstar's child like enthusiasm and never felt any ... Read more...
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Student clashes: Court gives directions to Himachal varsity
June 21st, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 21 (IANS) Shocked by student groups' violence on campus, the Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday ordered the state university here to ask the students to remove all their ... Read more...
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High court refuses to stay “Shanghai” release
June 6th, 2012 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking stay of the June 8 release of Bollywood film "Shanghai", saying that there was nothing insulting ... Read more...
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Pete Doherty locks lips in acting debut
May 24th, 2012 - 5:29 am ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Rocker Pete Doherty is seen enjoying a passionate kiss in the trailer of his acting debut "Confession of A Child of The Century".However, the 33-year-old ... Read more...
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Osian film fest returns, starts July 27
May 23rd, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The popular Osian's Cinefan Film Festival is back with a new logo after a two-year hiatus. Bringing the finest films from India, Asia and Arab ... Read more...
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Freida Pinto to take up mime
May 4th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Actress Freida Pinto could take up mime for her next movie role.The 27-years-old says she has a top secret film project lined up for which ... Read more...
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Nothing more creative than being bitchy: RGV
April 30th, 2012 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Director-producer Ram Gopal Varma, known for bold comments on Twitter, expresses himself candidly on the social networking website and feels negativity has more creativity."Whenever you ... Read more...
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Ricky Martin poses for photos for first time with his kids
March 22nd, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 22 (IANS/EFE) Ricky Martin posed for the first time with his twins, Matteo and Valentino, and partner Carlos for an interview he gave to the Spanish edition of ... Read more...
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Activists and journalists condemn Syed Kazmi’s arrest
March 10th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A group of social activists and prominent journalists Saturday condemned the arrest of senior journalist Syed Mohammad Kazmi, saying that the Special Cell of Delhi ... Read more...
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Madhuri inspires Chitrangada’s look in ‘Kaafirana’
February 29th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 29 (IANS) Chitrangada Singh, who has done an item-song for Shirish Kunder's "Joker", says her look in the song is inspired by Madhuri Dixit's in the song ... Read more...
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Big B comes out to greet well-wishers (With Image)
February 27th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) It's been tradition for Amitabh Bachchan to greet his fans at his doorstep almost every Sunday morning, and this Sunday was no different. Despite doctor's ... Read more...
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Characters are storytellers too, feels Boman Irani
February 23rd, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani feels that every character shown in a film tells a story and also teaches about the society."I have always believed that an actor ... Read more...
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I am scared of kissing on screen: Bipasha
February 14th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai Feb 14 (IANS) Bipasha Basu is known for her bold roles in "Jism", "Raaz" and "Race". But when it comes to locking lips on big screen, the actress ... Read more...
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Kate Winslet believes in marriage
January 25th, 2012 - 9:08 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet believes in the "beauty" of marriage.The 36-year-old, who was married to Jim Threapleton from 1998 to 2001 and director Sam Mendes for ... Read more...
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Government had no hand in Rushdie calling off visit: Congress
January 20th, 2012 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Congress Friday said the government had no role in acclaimed author Salman Rushdie deciding to call off his visit to the Jaipur Literary Festival ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
I have always looked up to Kishore Kumar: Ali Zafar
January 16th, 2012 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Ali Zafar is gearing up for his latest romantic comedy "London, Paris, New York". The multi-talented Pakistani actor, who has not only acted in the ... Read more...
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Italian footballer accused of attacking TV crew
December 22nd, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Genoa (Italy), Dec 22 (IANS/AKI) A television news crew from the northwestern Italian city of Genoa told police that AC Milan striker Antonio Cassano attacked them.
A reporter and ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Government must not block internet, says UN chief
December 9th, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Commenting on the Indian government's move to monitor content on social networking sites, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said access to internet and various social ... Read more...
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Hey mom, it’s Mr Bean up there!
October 29th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 29 (IANS) The youngsters, watching the nail-biting qualifying race of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) Saturday, were in for a sweet ... Read more...
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Charges in 2G case is no admission of guilt: Reliance Telecom
October 22nd, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The framing of charges is a priliminary exercise and does not amount to admission of guilt, Reliance Telecom said Saturday after a trial court framed ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
BlackBerry makes up for disruption with free apps
October 17th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Blackberry's Canadian maker, Research in Motion (RIM), Monday offered its 70 million customers applications worth over $100 as a gesture of appreciation for the "patience ... Read more...
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Emily Blunt named face of Opium fragrance
September 22nd, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Emily Blunt has become the new face of Yves Saint Laurent's Opium fragrance.The "Devil Wears Prada" actress will feature in all new television and print ... Read more...
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Lookout for your coffee gene!
September 18th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 18 (IANS) Coffee and your genes have a strong connection - a particular gene could be playing a role in your liking for coffee, new research says.A small ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Don’t read too much into support for Modi, says Jayalalithaa
September 17th, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) Describing her support to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's fast as an "expression of goodwill", Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday said there was ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Kruger loves experimental fashion
September 9th, 2011 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Actress Diane Kruger feels her modelling background allows her to experiment with fashion."I don't have my own stylist. And I like to be a little different. ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Man fined for depriving wife of sex
September 7th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) A man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife thousands of pounds in damages for failing to have enough sex with her during their 21-years ... Read more...
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Zebrafish holds hope for deafness
September 5th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Loud noise is known to irreversibly damage hair cells within the inner ear of mammals and cause deafness, but the ability of zebrafish to regrow these ... Read more...
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Winslet forms anti-cosmetic surgery group
August 19th, 2011 - 9:03 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Kate Winslet has joined forces with fellow actresses Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz to rally against the cosmetic surgery trend in Hollywood.Winslet is adamant that she ... Read more...
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I can still walk 5 km on foot: Hazare (Lead)
August 18th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Gandhian activist Anna Hazare, who has been in Tihar Jail since Tuesday, says he felt healthy and energetic even after three days of fasting for ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
I am hale and hearty, says Hazare
August 18th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Gandhian activist Anna Hazare, who has been in Tihar Jail since Tuesday, Thursday said he felt healthy and energetic even after three days of fasting ... Read more...
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