Dalit groom seeks police protection to ride mare
February 11th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Feb 11 (IANS) A Dalit bridegroom in a Rajasthan village had to seek police protection to ride a mare as part of his marriage rituals following opposition from upper ... Read more...
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Pennsylvanian couple claims to have caught a purple squirrel
February 10th, 2012 - 11:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Pennsylvania, Feb 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Pennsylvanian couple claims to have caught a purple colored squirrel in their own backyard. Percy Emert and his wife Connie set up a trap to ... Read more...
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Not scared of controversies, says Prateik
February 7th, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Actor Prateik is unperturbed by the controversy surrounding the song "Hosanna" from his ready-to-release movie "Ek Deewana Tha" and says one should not pay much attention ... Read more...
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No political prisoners in Russia: Putin
February 7th, 2012 - 9:43 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has dismissed the idea of a political amnesty because he said there were no political prisoners in the country."I don't ... Read more...
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Abhishek turns 36, B’wood says happy b’day
February 5th, 2012 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) As Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 Sunday, close friends took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish him. Some sent him a "big and tall hug", while ... Read more...
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Beckham embarrasses sons by stripping off
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3 (IANS) Soccer star David Beckham's kids are not looking forward to daddy's dare to bare act for an underwear commercial.The 36-year-old has featured in a 30-second ... Read more...
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Is Jersey Shore star Snooki pregnant with her first child?
February 1st, 2012 - 11:22 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are reports that Jersey Shore star Snooki is pregnant with her first child. According to Star Magazine, a source said that the father of the ... Read more...
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Rushdie address called off as Muslims threaten trouble (Lead)
January 24th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) The video address by "The Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie at the DSC Jaipur Literary Festival was called off Tuesday as some of the dozens of ... Read more...
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Muslims threaten trouble if Rushdie speaks
January 24th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Minutes before Salman Rushdie was to speak to the Jaipur Literary Festival via video link, dozens of Muslims started praying in the courtyard of the ... Read more...
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Demi Lovato quits Twitter after controversy
January 24th, 2012 - 12:47 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Demi Lovato is quitting the popular microblogging and social networking site Twitter after a controversy. It seems that she finally learned that it is not ... Read more...
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Sachin a cricket god: Hussey
January 22nd, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 22 (IANS) Australian batsman Michael Hussey has termed India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar a "cricket god" ahead of the fourth and final Test beginning at the Adelaide ... Read more...
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Ali Zafar prays for Mehdi Hassan’s good health
January 16th, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar says ailing ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan is irreplaceable and has hoped that he recovers soon."Mehdi Hassan Khan Sahab. Jab tak aapka ... Read more...
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Pastor Joel Osteen feels that being gay is a sin
January 11th, 2012 - 8:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pastor Joel Osteen, leader of Houston’s Lakewood Church, has categorically stated that being gay is a sin. The pastor was speaking to Oprah Winfrey as part ... Read more...
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Jim Carrey might star in ‘Bruce Almighty’ sequel
January 11th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Actor Jim Carrey is reportedly set to star in "Bruce Almighty" sequel.Contactmusic.com reports that Universal has asked Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel to write a ... Read more...
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London, Jan 11 (IANS) Actor Jim Carrey is reportedly set to star in “Bruce Almighty” sequel.
January 11th, 2012 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Contactmusic.com reports that Universal has asked Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel to write a script for the film which would see Carrey reprise his role from the 2003 movie where ... Read more...
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Not moving in with Soha, says Kunal Khemu
January 9th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Kunal Khemu rubbishes reports that he is moving in with his girlfriend Soha Ali Khan."I am not moving in with her...yet. We haven't made any concrete ... Read more...
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Rahman rings in 46th birthday abroad
January 6th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman is abroad for his 46th birthday, but he has thanked his fans across the world for their good wishes.He turned 46 ... Read more...
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Sandra Bullock shoots sans make-up
January 6th, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Sandra Bullock was forced to shoot scenes in upcoming movie "Gravity" without wearing make-up after director Alfonso Cuaron banned cosmetics on the set.The 47-year-old ... Read more...
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Michael Lohan feels lucky to be alive
January 5th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael feels he is lucky to be alive after a series of recent health scares.The 51-year-old recently underwent heart surgery, reports ... Read more...
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Sinead O’Connor calls off divorce
January 5th, 2012 - 3:20 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) Just a week after announcing that her fourth marriage was over in just 16 days, Irish singer Sinead O'Connor seems to have changed her mind as ... Read more...
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Two men arrested for sacrificing minor girl
January 2nd, 2012 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Jan 2 (IANS) Police in Chhattisgarh have arrested two men for killing a girl to appease their god for a better harvest, an officer said Monday.The arrest was made ... Read more...
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Bieber’s grandfather injured
December 29th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 29 (IANS) Teen singer Justin Bieber's grandfather is injured after his car went into a ditch.The 17-year-old's granddad, Bruce Dale, was left with broken ribs after the vehicle ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga a reincarnation of her aunt?
December 24th, 2011 - 8:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga says she is the reincarnation of her aunt.The singer, known for her wacky outfits, feels she has two hearts and her spiritual beliefs ... Read more...
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Melanie Amaro is the US X Factor winner
December 23rd, 2011 - 9:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Dec 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Melanie Amaro became the first winner of the X Factor USA show. After the previous night’s performances, the contestants were back on stage on Wednesday to ... Read more...
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I share great equation with Saurabh: Vinay Pathak
December 21st, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Together, they have worked as co-stars in several films. But after working in Saurabh Shukla's recently released "Pappu Can't Dance Saala", actor Vinay Pathak says ... Read more...
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VHP threatens retaliation if Gita is banned
December 20th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tuesday warned of protests outside Russian establishments in India if the Bhagavad Gita was banned in that country."Bhagavad Gita is ... Read more...
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Bieber doesn’t believe in Santa Claus
December 19th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (IANS) Teen singer Justin Bieber says his mother Pattie Mallette never allowed him to believe in Santa Claus."My mom always told me there wasn't a Santa. ... Read more...
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No killer instinct: Pollard
December 12th, 2011 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) Kieron Pollard was all but inconsolable after his maiden One-day century went in vain as the West Indies went down to India by 34 runs here ... Read more...
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Have fulfilled expectations with 200: Sehwag
December 8th, 2011 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Indore, Dec 8 (IANS) India's stand-in captain Virender Sehwag said Thursday that he has fulfilled the expectations by hitting a record 219, the highest individual score in ODIs.Sehwag's innings ... Read more...
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Deaf demand recognition for sign language
December 3rd, 2011 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Thousands of deaf people Saturday demanded official recognition for sign language, saying that they have not been heard in 64 years of independence.In a ... Read more...
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Vidya happy with the response to ‘The Dirty Picture’
December 3rd, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan is overwhelmed by the kind of response she has received for "The Dirty Picture", and is glad that even her parents did not ... Read more...
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Demi Lovato saved by rehab
November 26th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 26 (IANS) Actress Demi Lovato believes her three-month stint in rehab saved her life.The 19-year-old spent three months receiving treatment for an eating disorder and self-harming. She is ... Read more...
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Woman microwaves kitten to death
November 25th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) A woman microwaved a 10-week-old kitten to death in revenge after its owner reported her abusive partner to the police, a media report said.Mum-of-two Gina Robins, ... Read more...
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I am alive and well: Missy Elliott
November 25th, 2011 - 6:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Rapper Missy Elliot has assured fans she is alive and well after false reports of her death began circulating online.The 40-year-old was outraged after a story ... Read more...
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FBI arrests 7 in Amish beard cutting case
November 23rd, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Bergholz, Ohio, Nov 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The FBI on Wednesday rounded up about 7 people for forcefully cutting the beards and hair of several Amish men and women. The FBI says the ... Read more...
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