‘Trinamool leaders, not Mamata, to attend Akhilesh, Badal’s swearing-in’ (Lead)
March 11th, 2012 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the swearing in ceremonies of the new state governments in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, a Trinamool ... Read more...
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‘Mamata won’t attend Akhilesh, Badal’s swearing-in’
March 11th, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Ending all speculation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided against attending the swearing in ceremonies of the new state governments in Punjab and ... Read more...
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Intellectuals flay Mamata for Nandigram ‘injustice’
November 10th, 2011 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) A section of intellectuals and activists Thursday publicly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not ensuring justice for the families of those killed ... Read more...
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‘Indian government a bunch of softies’ (Lead)
July 14th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 14 (IANS) Expressing shock over the Mumbai bomb attacks, many Indian Americans have taken the Indian government to task for its failure to stop the repeated terror attacks ... Read more...
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Indian Americans criticise government for Mumbai blasts
July 14th, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 14 (IANS) Expressing shock over the Mumbai bomb blasts, many Indian Americans have taken the Indian government to task for its failure to stop the repeat terror attack ... Read more...
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Blasts came two days after 5th anniversary of train bombings
July 14th, 2011 - 3:11 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Wednesday's blasts came just two days after the fifth anniversary of the serial bombings in suburban local trains in Mumbai that left 189 people dead and ... Read more...
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Five years on, Mumbai train blast victims to meet PM
July 6th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) A delegation of victims of the 2006 train bomb blasts here will call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh next week to demand a uniform policy ... Read more...
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Christopher Knight & Adrianne Curry split
May 30th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Christopher Knight and former America's Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry have split. The manager of the pair made the announcement on the day marking what ... Read more...
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Bill Clinton’ gaffe: Mixes up Montenegro and Macedonia
May 24th, 2011 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
Podgorica (Montenegro), May 24 (IANS/AKI) Former US president Bill Clinton became a laughing stock in the Balkans after he confused Montenegro - his host - with Macedonia.Clinton made the gaffe ... Read more...
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GOPIO to honour 4 Indian Americans
April 6th, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 6 (IANS) The Connecticut chapter of Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will honour four Indian Americans for their achievements and contributions.In addition, Paul Semanski of ... Read more...
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Away from upheavals, Kuwait celebrates 50th anniversary of independence (Lead)
February 26th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant Sood
Kuwait City, Feb 26 (IANS) Homes decked in colours of its national flag, children cheering and waving, women clicking moments for memory - Kuwait was in a festive mood Saturday, ... Read more...
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Kuwait in celebratory mood for 50th anniversary of independence
February 26th, 2011 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant Sood
Kuwait City, Feb 26 (IANS) Homes decked in colours of its national flag, children cheering and waving, women clicking moments for memory - Kuwait was in a festive mood ... Read more...
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Krishna leaves for Kuwait
February 25th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday left for Kuwait on a three-day visit to represent India in the oil-rich Gulf state's 50th anniversary of independence celebration. His ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Kuwait Friday
February 24th, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna heads for a three-day trip to Kuwait Friday to represent India in the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of independence of ... Read more...
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Funds for rural employment programme misused: Sonia Gandhi
February 2nd, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said funds meant for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) are being misused.Speaking on the occasion of ... Read more...
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PM announces rural wage hike, Sonia wants new direction(Lead)
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said wages would be hiked under the rural employment guarantee plan to offset inflation while UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said ... Read more...
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Bagging ‘low priced’ Vidic best piece of business I’ve done in 24 years: Ferguson
January 22nd, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 22 (ANI): Manchester United boss has called defender Nemanja Vidic a warrior, as the skipper marks the fifth anniversary of his debut at Old Trafford this week.The United boss ... Read more...
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Karina Smirnoff is engaged with baseball star Brad Penny
November 7th, 2010 - 11:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) UsMagazine.com has revealed that Karina Smirnoff and her baseball star boyfriend, Brad Penny are engaged. The website showed a picture of Smirnoff with her engagement ring ... Read more...
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Multi-faith prayers at Sarojini Nagar blast site
October 29th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Those injured in the 2005 Sarojini Nagar market pre-Diwali blast, their family members and the kin of those killed Friday offered multi-faith prayers at the site in ... Read more...
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Are $1700 ‘Hello Kitty’ Smart Car Wraps Very Smart?
October 25th, 2010 - 10:06 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Sanrio company, who brought us ‘Hello Kitty’ thirty five years ago, is celebrating their thirty-fifth anniversary with style, and has partnered with the makers of ‘Smart’ ... Read more...
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Party at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Hotel for $671,000 a Night!
October 15th, 2010 - 11:30 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) For those looking to find an exclusively extravagant location for their next party, The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Hotel be just the place, boasting of nine restaurants, all spas, ... Read more...
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Ledos Pizza Treat For The Loyal Customers
October 6th, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Here comes a good slice of news for the pizza lovers of America. The well known food chain, Ledo Pizzas, famous for their unique rectangular shapes, ... Read more...
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Demi Moore ‘tweets anniversary photo with Ashton Kutcher in bed’
September 27th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sept 27 (ANI): Demi Moore has put Ashton Kutcher's cheating rumours to rest by tweeting a photo of the couple in bed, on their fifth anniversary."Thank you for all the ... Read more...
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I can’t have birth certificate plastered on my forehead: Obama
August 30th, 2010 - 9:59 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) US President Barack Obama says he's not concerned about rumours about his birthplace or faith blaming an online campaign of misinformation by his conservative enemies ... Read more...
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President Barack Obama To Visit New Orleans To Mark Hurricane Katrina’s Fifth Anniversary
August 29th, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
New Orleans, Aug 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) United States President Barack Obama on Sunday would be visiting the city of New Orleans which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. On ... Read more...
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Ultimate honeymoon destination - underwater suite in Maldives
August 29th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 29 (ANI): A new honeymoon suite in the Maldives offers a breathtaking view of marine life - be it day or night.Conrad hotels are offering a breathtaking suite at their ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt returns to New Orleans on 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
August 28th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): In wake of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, superstar Brad Pitt has returned to New Orleans.During an interview with NBC Nightly News, Pitt recalled what he ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt returns to Katrina-hit New Orleans
August 28th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Hollywood actor Brad Pitt visited New Orleans sans partner Angelina Jolie to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
In an interview aired Friday on NBC Nightly ... Read more...
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Spike Lee’s “If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don’t Rise” Captures The Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Aug 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Spike Lee is back with his sequel of his award-winning 2006 documentary that captured the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that tore the city apart five ... Read more...
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Internet abuzz with identity of fat ‘news raider’ who wants to be on TV
July 28th, 2010 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 28 (ANI): A mystery man, who has appeared in the background of dozens of TV news bulletins, has become the subject of heated speculation on the web.The portly, balding ... Read more...
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Kylie Minogue ‘to celebrate beating breast cancer with charity concert’
July 18th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 18 (ANI): Kylie Minogue, who has been given the all-clear from breast cancer, is planning a charity fund-raiser to mark the fifth anniversary of beating the disease.She is planning ... Read more...
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Al Qaeda plotting 7/7 style mass suicide missions in Britain
July 8th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): At least two Al Qaeda linked terror cells are planning mass casualty attacks in Britain and they are among dozens of similar groups plotting July 7-style suicide missions ... Read more...
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7/7-attack anniversary: Muslim hate cleric warns UK of more terror attacks
July 6th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 6 (ANI): Muslim hate preacher and the former head of banned group Al-Muhajiroun, Anjem Choudary has warned that Britain faces more home-grown terror attacks like 7/7."The British public had failed ... Read more...
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Entire India shares sense of loss of Kanishka victims’ relatives: PM
June 28th, 2010 - 10:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitToronto, June 28 (ANI): Visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday visited the memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1985 Air India plane explosion in Toronto.Expressing ... Read more...
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PM pays homage at Kanishka victims’ memorial in Toronto
June 28th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitToronto, Jun 28 (ANI): Visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday visited the memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1985 Air India plane explosion in Toronto.Air ... Read more...
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