Mamata mouths lies, says CPI-M leader
September 13th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the people of the state, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Gautam Deb Thursday said the ... Read more...
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I’m doing Telugu version of ‘Vicky Donor’: Madhura Sreedhar
September 13th, 2012 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Madhura Sreedhar has confirmed that he's making the Telugu version of hit Hindi movie "Vicky Donor"."Yes, it's true that I'm doing a Telugu version ... Read more...
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Kohli, Dhoni carry India to victory (Lead)
September 3rd, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 3 (IANS) India survived some anxious moments following a middle-order slump to beat a brave New Zealand by five wickets and complete a 2-0 sweep in the ... Read more...
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West UP farmers upbeat after monsoon rains
September 1st, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Sep 1 (IANS) Dispelling fears of a drought, rains in August have lifted the spirits of farmers in western Uttar Pradesh with the region receiving more than the annual ... Read more...
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US deploying forces in Indian Ocean to take on China: Yechury
September 1st, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 1 (IANS) The US government has decided to deploy over half of its naval fleet in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea to take on China, ... Read more...
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Ex-cop talks of bid to doctor Aarushi’s autopsy report
August 30th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Aug 30 (IANS) In the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case, a retired Uttar Pradesh Police officer told a special court here Thursday that he was approached by a person ... Read more...
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Sugar output may drop by 1 mn tonne
August 8th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India's sugar output is likely to drop by one million tonne to 25 million tonnes in the marketing year beginning Oct 1 due to poor ... Read more...
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Wives of Andhra cops call off protest
August 6th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 6 (IANS) The wives of the constables of the Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) Monday called off their protest after the police chief agreed to accept their demands ... Read more...
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Wives of Andhra cops protest against officers
August 5th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Officers of the Andhra Pradesh Special Police (APSP) are facing the wrath of the wives of the constables over the denial of leave to their husbands ... Read more...
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Rain brings cheer to Agra farmers
July 30th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, July 30 (IANS) Fairly widespread rains in the last three days have delighted farmers in the Agra region as the delayed monsoon had triggered fears of a drought. ... Read more...
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Mamata warns against politics over Assamese refugees
July 28th, 2012 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Wishing that peace returns to riot-torn Assam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday warned those who were trying to play politics over the influx ... Read more...
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40,000 affected as north Bengal rivers in spate
July 17th, 2012 - 12:18 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) As many as 40,000 people were affected as large parts of Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling districts of north Bengal remain submerged with all the rivers overflowing in ... Read more...
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‘Cocktail’: Tale of ennui told well, sparkling performances by cast (IANS Hindi Film Review)
July 14th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Cocktail"; Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Diane Penty; Directed by: Homi Adajania; Rating:***Out of the three protagonists in this wacky menage a trois, two people are not as ... Read more...
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Saif still perfect for love stories: Deepika
July 10th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) After working in movies like "Love Aaj Kal" and "Aarakshan", actress Deepika Padukone has once again teamed with Saif Ali Khan in "Cocktail". She ... Read more...
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Myntra ventures into Bollywood, joins hands with ‘Cocktail’
July 8th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Do you want to dress up like Veronica, Meera and Gautam from the forthcoming movie "Cocktail"? Buy trendy chick clothes falunted by Saif Ali ... Read more...
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Designing for ‘Cocktail’ was easy: Anaita Shroff (With Image)
July 8th, 2012 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Chic designs, florescent colours and tribal prints dominate the wardrobes of the lead actors in "Cocktail", which is grabbing eyeballs for its characters that take ... Read more...
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CPI-M denies irregularities in flat sales
July 6th, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) A day after the West Bengal government alleged that the erstwhile Left Front rulers had given flats to its leaders and ministers at throwaway prices, the ... Read more...
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Mob blocks traffic in Ghaziabad after Ambedkar statue damaged
July 6th, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, July 6 (IANS) An agitated mob Friday blocked traffic in Ghaziabad after a statue of Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar was found damaged in the Bamheta locality of the ... Read more...
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Aarushi murder scene photos flawed: Defence
July 2nd, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, July 2 (IANS) There is a mismatch between several of the 23 crime scene photographs and their negatives submitted by the prosecution, a defence counsel told a court here ... Read more...
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GJM to take part in GTA polls, Mamata happy (Lead)
July 1st, 2012 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
Darjeeling, June 30 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Saturday decided to take part in the July 29 Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) polls, leading to a "happy" West Bengal ... Read more...
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GJM to take part in GTA polls
June 30th, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Darjeeling, June 30 (IANS) The Gorkha Janmuktui Morcha will take part in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) polls to be held July 29, a party leader said Saturday.The decision was ... Read more...
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Aarushi case: Police expert fails to explain finger printing
June 29th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, June 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police expert who lifted finger prints and shot photos at the scene of teenager Aarushi Talwar's murder in May 2008, Friday failed to ... Read more...
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Trinamool inducts ‘dissident’ GJM activists
June 11th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Siliguri, June 11 (IANS) In a bid to increase its presence in the Darjeeling hills, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Monday inducted hundreds of "dissident" supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti ... Read more...
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Trinamool inducts ‘dissident’ GJM activists
June 11th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Siliguri, June 11 (IANS) In a bid to increase its presence in the Darjeeling hills, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Monday inducted hundreds of "dissident" supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti ... Read more...
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UP local bodies’ election will go ahead: Supreme Court
June 11th, 2012 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a breather for the newly-elected Uttar Pradesh government, the Supreme Court Monday declined to stall the election of chairpersons of the state's local bodies ... Read more...
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Chandra, Sangwan in lead
May 29th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 29 (IANS) Yashas Chandra of Mysore upstaged his more fancied opponents on the first day of Toyota IGU southern India Juniors at the KGA course here Tuesday when ... Read more...
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I apologise for my actions at MCA: Shah Rukh Khan
May 28th, 2012 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) An elated Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan Sunday night apologised for his behaviour at the Wankhede Stadium with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials.As ... Read more...
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Gambhir hopeful of victory in IPL final
May 26th, 2012 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir, conceding that the Chennai Super Kings will enjoy the home advantage in the Indian Premier League final here Sunday, ... Read more...
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Not thought about ‘Vicky Donor’ sequel: John
May 17th, 2012 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) "Vicky Donor", an unconventional film about sperm donation, has done exceptionally well at the box office. John Abraham's says he is enjoying the success ... Read more...
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Rajasthan look to consolidate their momentum
May 7th, 2012 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals arrested a four-match losing streak by beating Kings XI Punjab by 43 runs in their last Indian Premier League (IPL) match and ... Read more...
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Table toppers Daredevils and Knight Riders clash Monday (Preview)
May 6th, 2012 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Sparks are bound to fly at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Monday when table toppers Delhi Daredevils clash with second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders in the ... Read more...
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6 children hurt in UP school roof collapse
May 1st, 2012 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Six children were injured Tuesday when the roof of their school classroom collapsed at Chilla village in Khurja.The students were attending a class at Saraswati Vidya ... Read more...
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‘Vicky Donor’ actress wants content oriented films
April 29th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) She moved from television to regional movies to Bollywood. Actress Yami Gautam, who debuted in Hindi films with the unconventional yet successful movie "Vicky Donor", ... Read more...
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Dolly Ahluwalia had apprehensions over ‘Vicky Donor’ drinking act
April 28th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) She is Indian cinema's leading costume designers, but it is her harried, drinking mother act in "Vicky Donor" that made Dolly Ahluwalia a household name."Vicky ... Read more...
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I wanted to prove myself as an actor: Ayushmann Khurrana
April 27th, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Veejay-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana, whose debut film "Vicky Donor" is receiving rave reviews, says initially his image as an anchor obstructed his dream of becoming an ... Read more...
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