Princess Letizia is Spain’s new style-setter
August 16th, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Aug 16 (IANS/EFE) Princess Letizia, the wife of Spain's Crown Prince Felipe, "creates fashion", according to the director of Madrid's International School of Protocol.Before "it was the actresses who ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal to enliven AAPI US tour
August 5th, 2012 - 10:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal is joining an American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) sponsored nine-city spectacular musical programme combined with educational and networking opportunities ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Zuma lauds Hindus’ role in South African struggle
June 1st, 2012 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 1 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma has praised Hindus in the country for their role in the freedom struggle."Many South Africans of Indian origin and specifically Hindus, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
US website to identify credible Indian NGOs
December 15th, 2011 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US State Department is partnering with an Indian non-profit to create an online searchable database of credible Indian NGOs to work with potential American donors ... Read more...
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Simpson, Hadlee to be honoured
October 26th, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 26 (IANS) Cricketing legends Bob Simpson and Richard Hadlee will be honoured at the annual Bradman Foundation Gala Dinner Wednesday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Simpson has an ... Read more...
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US, China cooperation crucial: Kissinger
October 18th, 2011 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 18 (IANS) The cooperation and strategic trust between the US and China are critically important in times of difficulty, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has ... Read more...
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Douglas to be honoured with award for film excellence
September 9th, 2011 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Actor Michael Douglas will be honoured with Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.The Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film serves as a fundraiser for ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Pakistan’s future bright, says Gilani
July 21st, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan is going through a difficult phase but it has a bright future, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said."Challenges abound, but so are opportunities. ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Canada announces 10-year visas for Indians (Lead)
June 10th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 10 (IANS) In a significant gesture, Canada Thursday announced a 10-year multiple entry visa for Indians.Making this announcement at a preliminary session of the fifth Parvasi Bharatiya ... Read more...
Posted in World |
India asks diaspora to become partners in progress
June 10th, 2011 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 10 (IANS) Calling the Indian diaspora its bridge of friendship to the world, India Thursday invited the million-strong Indo-Canadian community to become a part of its success ... Read more...
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Hannah to ‘auction herself’ to collect funds for Japan disaster victims
April 2nd, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 2 (ANI): Malaysian artist Hannah Tan is "auctioning" herself to raise funds for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.The highest bidder at the event - a charity gala ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Cuba to host international cigar festival
February 20th, 2011 - 12:19 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Feb 20 (IANS) Cigar lovers will now get a chance to see how the famous Cuban cigars are being made as the organisers of the international cigar festival, which begins here ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
I’m not going to host Golden Globes again, says Ricky Gervais
January 19th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 19 (ANI): British comedian Ricky Gervais has vowed not to host the Golden Globes again.Gervais' decision came after his weekend stint as host of the award show, which was later ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sanjay Dutt Said Yes To ‘No Problem’ In 10 Minutes!
December 7th, 2010 - 6:36 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director Anees Bazmee approached Dutt with the script of the film when Sanjay was shooting for Blue in Krabi Island (Thailand). Sources revealed that Sanjay agreed to do the film within ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Hillary Clinton jokes about releasing her own WikiLeaks cable
December 6th, 2010 - 11:39 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 6 (ANI): While the world is getting racked by scandalous WikiLeaks cables one after another, Hillary Clinton jokes about releasing her own cable.Clinton found time for a light turn ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Alberto Colaco nominates himself for AFC award?
December 1st, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Alberto Colaco, former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has been accused of nominating himself for the prestigious Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Distinguished Service ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
It’s Time To Roast The Turkey!
November 25th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thanksgiving is here finally and it is time to take out the big plates for the gala dinner. For many, the turkey dinner could be a ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Indo-US chemistry, the Americanised Vietnam (Vietnam Diary)
October 30th, 2010 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Hanoi, Oct 30 (IANS) If optics are anything to go by in diplomacy, everything is going just right between the US and India ahead of President Barack Obama's visit. ... Read more...
Posted in World |
AFI Lifetime Award For Morgan Freeman
October 12th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Morgan Freeman, the Hollywood actor, will receive the lifetime achievement award from the AmericanFilm Institute this year, said a report from the AFI, which also describes the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dubai welcomes “Being Human”
May 25th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Be sure to expect fireworks on the 27th and 28th May 2010 in Dubai with stunning shows and performances from top Bollywood stars, high energy sport events ... Read more...
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Shekar Kapur invites Tim Burton to make film in India
May 16th, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he has invited Hollywood director Tim Burton, who specialises in dark and quirky themes, to scout for locations in India ... Read more...
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Rooney voted best footballer by Writers’ Association
May 14th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 14 (ANI): Manchester United ace striker Wayne Rooney won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award and said that he wants to become a top-class manager.Rooney ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Folding plug inventor wins Brit Insurance Design Award 2010
March 18th, 2010 - 4:19 am ICT by IANS
London, March 18 (IANS) An innovative folding electric plug designed by a student here has won the prestigious Brit Insurance Design Award 2010.
Min-Kyu Choi reinterpreted the British standard three pin plug and ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
IPL opening match moved out of Hyderabad
January 22nd, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) The opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been moved out of Hyderabad because of the ongoing protests over the Telangana agitation.
The inaugural match between ... Read more...
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PM arrives in Copenhagen for climate summit
December 18th, 2009 - 3:57 am ICT by IANS
Copenhagen, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Thursday night for the finale of the Dec 7-18 climate summit, an Indian government spokesperson said.
Due to the delayed take-off from ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Schumacher will be putting his reputation on line, warns Button
December 13th, 2009 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 13(ANI): Reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button has warned seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher that his reputation faces ruin if he makes an F1 comeback in 2010.Schumacher is ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) pledges support for Canada’s athletes
November 24th, 2009 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Ottawa(Canada), Nov.24 (ANI): The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) has committed its support to Canadian athletes competing in the October 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.Over the next ten months, the ICCC will support ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Margaret Thatcher not dead, but moggy ‘Thatcher’ is!
November 14th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 14 (ANI): A text message, which stated, "Thatcher has died", is said to have sparked off a diplomatic flurry among members of Canada's parliament.Stephen Harper, Canada's conservative prime minister, received ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Warne slips back into his bad habits
October 23rd, 2009 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 23 (ANI): He likes and enjoys women, vodka, smokes, a game of cards, laughs and fast cars, and at the Bradman Gala Dinner in Sydney on Wednesday night, former Australian ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Tiger Woods to get ‘rock star’ treatment during Melbourne visit
October 18th, 2009 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct. 18 (ANI): Golfing great Tiger Woods can expect rock star treatment when he visits Melbourne to play in the Australian Masters.The Sunday Telegraph reports that Woods can expect private ... Read more...
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Eva Longoria wants to renew wedding vows with hubby Tony Parker
September 23rd, 2009 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 23 (ANI): Mexican/American actress Eva Longoria has revealed her desire to renew her wedding vows with her basketball star hubby Tony Parker.Longoria, 34, who was at the Make a Wish ... Read more...
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Canadian minister to inaugurate Gujarat trade office Friday
September 21st, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Sep 21 (IANS) Canada will officially open its trade office in Ahmedabad Friday.Stockwell Day, Canadian minister for international trade, will inaugurate the office to coincide with the penultimate day ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Dinner for WTO invitees cancelled
September 3rd, 2009 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The gala dinner for some 40 trade ministers from overseas and top officials of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was called off Thursday because of the death ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Tarantino to receive Douglas Excellence honour for contribution to cinema
August 27th, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 27 (ANI): Quentin Tarantino is set to be honoured with the 2009 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film for his contribution to cinema.The 'Kill Bill' director will receive the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Cricket South Africa remains upbeat on team prospects
June 19th, 2009 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Hassen
Johannesburg, June 19 (IANS) Fans and critics here have slammed the South African cricket team for being unable to sustain their efforts and crashing out in the semi-final of the ... Read more...
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