Mars rover to undergo ‘brain transplant’
August 11th, 2012 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) Mars rover Curiosity will undergo a "brain transplant" over the weekend with a software upgrade to prepare for new tasks ahead, NASA has said.The upgrade ... Read more...
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Curiosity sends first 3D images from Mars
August 8th, 2012 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) The Curiosity rover Wednesday sent back the first 3D images of the martian surface as mission controllers began testing out its camera systems.The rover also sent ... Read more...
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I’m safely on Mars, says rover tweet
August 6th, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) A string of tweets on behalf of US space agency Nasa's rover Curiosity tracks the tense moments before the spacecraft landed on Mars."I'm safely on the ... Read more...
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Two electrocuted in Karachi dust storm
May 20th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) Two people - a woman and a teenager - were electrocuted in the Pakistani port city of Karachi and several others were injured after tin roofs ... Read more...
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Salim-Sulaiman to recreate classics with The Bollywood Musical
May 17th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Composer duo Salim-Sulaiman are excited to re-create the magic of classics in a contemporary way through a concert called - The Bollywood Musical."The show will bring ... Read more...
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Hemsworth looks forward to ‘Hunger Games’ sequel
March 28th, 2012 - 4:31 am ICT by IANS
London, March 28 (IANS) Actor Liam Hemsworth admitted that he is looking forward to "The Hunger Games" sequel.An adaptation of Suzanne Collins novel, the film has earned $155 million ... Read more...
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Haven’t asked Miley out formally yet: Liam Hemsworth (Interview)
March 18th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Liam Hemsworth has had an on-off relationship with singer-actress Miley Cyrus. The Australian actor admits they are fond of each other but says he ... Read more...
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200 flights hit as fog covers Beijing
March 17th, 2012 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 17 (IANS) Nearly 200 flights were cancelled as a thick blanket of fog enveloped Beijing Saturday.Fog impacted the north China region, including Beijing and Tianjin, grounding a number ... Read more...
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Thousands without power as storm hits Britain
January 4th, 2012 - 7:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Gale, snow and rain swept Britain Tuesday, killing at least one person and leaving thousands of people without power supply.Gale, with its force culminating at 160 ... Read more...
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NASA to launch Mars rover in November
November 11th, 2011 - 10:20 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) NASA will launch its car-sized Mars rover named Curiosity later this month.Scheduled to land on Mars in August 2012, the one-tonne rover will examine Gale Crater ... Read more...
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Are Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth back together?
April 5th, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, April 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Miley Cyrus’ ex-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth has been cast in an upcoming movie. Liam would be playing the role in the adaptation of the novel “The Hunger ... Read more...
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New Oz dating website for cougars on the prowl
February 5th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 5 (ANI): A newly launched Australian website is specially meant for cougars on the prowl for younger love interests.The rise of the cougar - or woman over 35 with ... Read more...
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UK, Pak MPs sign ‘Declaration of Friendship’ to deepen parliamentary ties
January 29th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 29(ANI): UK and Pakistani parliamentarians have signed a 'Declaration of Friendship' in Pakistan's National Assembly, recognising the strong bonds between both nations and laying out plans to further enhance the ... Read more...
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‘Mean Girls’ sequel aired on ABC
January 25th, 2011 - 2:09 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The success of the movie “Mean Girls” compelled ABC to consider a sequel for the movie.Though the sequel to the 2004 movie was expected much earlier, ... Read more...
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Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor: Want To Be Taken Home
January 18th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Veteran Bollywood stars Shammi Kapoor, 79-year old and Shashi Kapoor, 72-year old are both hospitalized in Mumbai with critical conditions. Both the ailing Kapoor veterans are not ready to go ... Read more...
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Megan Gayle to host 3rd season of Project Runway Australia
January 10th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 10 (ANI): Model turned fashion designer Megan Gayle has revealed that she is ecstatic to have been chosen to host the third season of Project Runway Australia.Gayle, will replace Kristy ... Read more...
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‘Storm in a coffee cup’ over new nameless Starbucks logo
January 6th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 6 (ANI): It's one of the most popular coffee brands in the world, but Starbucks, in an attempt to go beyond coffee, has come up with a new nameless ... Read more...
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Footie manager jailed for 10 months for sex with underage player
December 15th, 2010 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 15 (ANI): A football team manager has been jailed for 10 months after she was discovered to be having sex with an underage player.Kimberley Gale, 24, who was a team ... Read more...
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“The Walking Dead” Executive Producer Gale Ann Hurd Denies Staff Firing, Speaks About Season 2
December 6th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The media outlets were abuzz with the news that Frank Darabont has fired the entire writing stuffs of AMC series "The Walking Dead". The executive producer ... Read more...
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The Walking Dead Will Take A Year’s Hiatus Before Walking Again
December 5th, 2010 - 12:23 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
The Walking Dead has been quite a favorite on its first show and the viewers are eagerly waiting for the return of the second season. But unfortunately it seems that ... Read more...
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Oz woman pleads guilty to having sex with 14-year-old boy
November 25th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 25 (ANI): A 24-year-old Australian woman has pleaded guilty to sleeping with 14-year-old boy she was meant to be driving to school.Kimberly Annette Gale, from Hillside in Victoria, confessed two ... Read more...
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Courteney Cox talks about ‘being bored with marriage’ in ‘Scream 4′
October 17th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): Before announcing her split from husband David Arquette, Courteney Cox talked about 'being bored with marriage' in 'Scream 4'The former 'Friends' star, 46, and Arquette, 39, met in ... Read more...
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`Whisky Galore’ bottle to be auctioned
July 21st, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 21 (ANI): A rare bottle of whisky salvaged from the sunken cargo ship which inspired Compton MacKenzie's famous novel, Whisky Galore, is to be sold at auction.The bottle of Ballantine's ... Read more...
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Rain Songs, Anyone?
June 10th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 10, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The perky Genelia D'Souza recently tweeted that she had just finished shooting for a rain song. While it was a fairly ordinary event, we're sure it ... Read more...
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Snow storm hits China’s quake zone
April 22nd, 2010 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 22 (IANS) Heavy snow and strong winds hit China's quake-affected northwestern Qinghai province Thursday, making life difficult for rescuers and quake survivors.
Snow started falling at around 5.05 a.m. local time ... Read more...
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Cyclonic storm causes havoc in many parts of Manipur
April 19th, 2010 - 11:36 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, April 19 (ANI): Over 100 houses in different parts of Manipur state were damaged following a cyclonic storm and heavy winds during the wee hours of Sunday.The storm swept across the ... Read more...
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Jugal Hansraj back to acting, but on small screen
April 16th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) After winning a National Award for his directorial debut, animated feature film "Roadside Romeo", Jugal Hansraj returns to acting - but only for a cameo on ... Read more...
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Newcomer keeps an eye on Amitabh Bachchan!
February 27th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Rishi Chabaria, one of the up and coming actors of Bollywood, grabbed the opportunity to feature in Teen Patti with both hands although he didn't have ... Read more...
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Megan Gale wants to be a hands-on mum
February 5th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 5 (ANI): Australian model/actress Megan Gale has revealed that she would love to have children with her boyfriend Andy Lee.Gale, 34, who is launching a new career as a swimwear ... Read more...
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New show ‘Fly Girls’ to follow 5 Virgin America flight attendants’ lives
September 24th, 2009 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 24 (ANI): A new reality show based on the lives of five Virgin America flight attendants is set to be launched on US television.The show, titled 'Fly Girls', will follow ... Read more...
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Rains disrupt Delhi flights, damage portion of terminal (Second Lead)
August 22nd, 2009 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) At least 20 flights were delayed and 10 diverted in the national capital Friday evening following gale and torrential rains that also flooded and damaged a portion ... Read more...
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Rahul Gandhi rides Metro to beat traffic
August 22nd, 2009 - 12:05 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi took the Metro from Dwarka to downtown Connaught Place to beat the heavy traffic after arriving in Delhi from Raipur Friday ... Read more...
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Megan Gale caught by the acting bug
June 11th, 2009 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jun 11 (ANI): Aussie model/actress Megan Gale has revealed that after her first apprehensive venture into the world of acting, she now just can't get enough of it.Gale, 33, who took ... Read more...
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Myra Gale Brown’s marriage story
May 17th, 2009 - 8:49 pm ICT by GD
The singer, Jerry Lee Lewis' turbulent life was hidden away from the media and the public until the British tour of 1958. It was during this tour that reporters found out that ... Read more...
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Gary Glitter voted Britains Most Hated Celebrity
February 9th, 2009 - 12:12 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 09 (ANI): Pop paedophile Gary Glitter has been voted Britains Most Hated Celebrity in a new survey.In the poll, over 200,000 people joined 82 groups on Facebook dedicated to ... Read more...
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