Germany, a pillar to curb Iranian nuke programme: Israel
September 10th, 2012 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Sep 10 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak Sunday praised Germany for playing a key role in international efforts to halt Iran's controversial nuclear programme."We, in Israel, all know ... Read more...
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Spain to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup warm-up
September 6th, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 6 (IANS) The Spanish national team is to prepare for the first game of their World Cup qualifying campaign when they entertain Saudi Arabia in the city of ... Read more...
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Never blamed Nobbs for London debacle: Shivendra
August 24th, 2012 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India's star forward Shivendra Singh said it was not chief coach Michael Nobbs but the team's planning that was responsible for the eight-time Olympic champions' ... Read more...
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India keen to invest in Ghana’s oil industry (Lead)
July 10th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, July 10 (IANS) India is seeking to invest in Ghana'soil and gas sector and double trade with West Africa to $40 billion by 2015 as part of its growing efforts ... Read more...
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My romance with West will last: Kim
July 6th, 2012 - 9:01 am ICT by IANS
London, July 6 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian says her relationship with rapper Kanye West will stand the test of time because they built a strong friendship before becoming romantically ... Read more...
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‘Jism 2′ TV promos will be toned down: Dino
July 2nd, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actor-turned-producer Dino Morea says his forthcoming "Jism 2" is an A-movie and he will launch its television promos Tuesday. The content will be a toned down ... Read more...
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Mehdi Hassan was outstanding: Lata Mangeshkar
June 13th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar, who made a rare collaboration with Mehdi Hassan for a song in an album, remembered the Pakistani ghazal maestro as an "outstanding ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan trade bodies sign pact
June 4th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 4 (IANS) Two trade bodies of India and Pakistan Monday signed an agreement to boost trade and people-to-people contact between the two countries, an official said here.A memorandum ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp saved by horse
May 10th, 2012 - 9:55 am ICT by IANS
London, May 10 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp, who was thrown from a horse while filming his movie "Lone Ranger", says he didn't have a bad fall as he had ... Read more...
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Lalu attacks Nitish over Modi handshake (Lead)
May 6th, 2012 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Patna/New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar warmly greeted his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi at a meeting in New Delhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal ... Read more...
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Nitish close to Modi, says Lalu
May 6th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 6 (IANS) A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar warmly greeted his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi at a meeting in New Delhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief ... Read more...
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Dangerous Liaisons: Wild cats as trophy pets in UAE (With Images)
April 20th, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, April 20 (IANS) As many as 3,000 people in the UAE keep wild animals like lions, tigers and cheetahs as pets in their homes, claims a bold documentary by ... Read more...
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Somnath happy with Akhilesh becoming chief minister
March 10th, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who had first remarked on the potential he evinced in Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akhilesh Yadav, ... Read more...
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Rihanna eyeing fashion career?
March 6th, 2012 - 8:03 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) Singer Rihanna, who has worked with designer Giorgio Armani, is now eying a career in the world of fashion.The 24-year-old recently designed a collection ... Read more...
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Manmohan a man of peace: Gilani (With Images)
February 22nd, 2012 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wednesday praised his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh as a "sincere" person who desired peace between the two countries.Gilani was ... Read more...
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It’s detrimental not to engage with China: Maldives president
February 17th, 2012 - 2:18 am ICT by IANS
Male, Feb 17 (IANS) The Maldivies' new President, Mohamed Waheed Hassan has reaffirmed to strengthen trade and cultural ties with China, saying that it is detrimental to the Asia's smallest ... Read more...
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We can develop together: China tells India
February 8th, 2012 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 8 (IANS) Voicing satisfaction at the progress in Sino-Indian relations, China Wednesday said there was enough space and opportunity for the people of both countries to develop ... Read more...
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Simmons promoted as head coach of Delhi Daredevils (Lead)
December 22nd, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India's bowling coach Eric Simmons will take over as the head coach of Delhi Daredevils ahead of the fifth season of the Indian Premier ... Read more...
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Delhi Daredevils: Simmons promoted head coach, Sekar is team manager
December 22nd, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India's bowling coach Eric Simmons will take over as the head coach of Delhi Daredevils ahead of the fifth season of the Indian Premier ... Read more...
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Can maternal attachment erase TV’s negative impact?
October 13th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Can teenagers' attachment to their mothers protect them from the negative impact of TV on their sexual attitudes?It depends on their gender, according to a new ... Read more...
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Teesta, access issue will be solved: Chidambaram
September 21st, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said the unresolved Teesta river water sharing and the issue of access to India across Bangladesh will be solved ... Read more...
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Jesse James gets full custody of daughter
July 28th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) Motorcycle entrepreneur Jesse James has been awarded full custody of his seven-year-old daughter Sunny following a lengthy court dispute with ex-wife Janine Lundemulder.The 42-year-old, who ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants good ties with US, says Gilani
July 22nd, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Despite the growing strains sparked by Osama bin Laden's killing, Pakistan wants good ties with the US, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.Gilani told ... Read more...
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I will learn from the Indian team: Fletcher
July 15th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 15 (IANS) Indian cricket team coach Duncan Fletcher feels he can end up learning more from the players than teaching them.Fletcher, who was coach of the Ashes ... Read more...
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‘New approaches helping Australian team’
July 14th, 2011 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, July 14 (IANS) Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson said the injection of new coaching staffs, who have brought new approaches, is helping the Australian squad.Johnson said after the disastrous Ashes ... Read more...
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It was payback time for me to Sourav: Yuvraj
June 22nd, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh, captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Pune Warriors, Wednesday said Sourav Ganguly's inclusion in the Sahara-owned team was his gesture to pay back ... Read more...
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SRK hopes Morani issue will be sorted out
May 31st, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan Tuesday said that Cineyug founder Karim Morani, who has been arrested for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum allocation ... Read more...
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Pakistan manager happy with performance in Ireland
May 31st, 2011 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 31 (IANS) Pakistan cricket manager Intikhab Alam believes "good relationship" between the players and the team management was the prime reason behind Pakistan's 2-0 series triumph over minnows ... Read more...
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Chelsea sack Ancelotti as manager
May 23rd, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) English premiership club Chelsea have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti and are likely to appoint Turkey coach Guss Hiddink as his replacement.Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay conveyed ... Read more...
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I have invited Congress to join government: Mamata
May 16th, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) West Bengal chief minister-designate and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee Monday said she has invited party ally the Congress to join her government after ... Read more...
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US outreach to India business to prevent visa abuse
April 29th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Keen to strengthen its economic relationship with India, the US says it has a lot of outreach with the business community there to prevent abuse of ... Read more...
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Torres dedicates his historic strike to Chelsea fans
April 25th, 2011 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 25 (ANI): Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has dedicated his historic strike to the club's supporters.The Spanish star's strike in Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham was his first ... Read more...
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I have an even chance to unseat Blatter, says AFC president
April 14th, 2011 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamad Bin Hammam said Thursday that he has an even chance to unseat FIFA president Sepp Blatter and appealed to ... Read more...
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Peace meet held to mend troubled relations between Assam, Nagaland
March 26th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Guwahati, Mar 26 (ANI): In a bid to end the conflict that has erupted as a result of boundary disputes between Assam and Nagaland, representatives of both sides recently organized a peace ... Read more...
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Lavigne keen to marry again
March 23rd, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) Singer Avril Lavigne, who split from rocker Deryck Whibley last year after four years of marriage, says her failed relationship hasn't put her off and she ... Read more...
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