Music to bridge India-Pakistan divide
September 5th, 2012 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS) The idea was to unite two uneasy neighbours through melody and music and what better platform than the reality show "Sur Kshetra" that brings together ... Read more...
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Sridevi turns muse for Sabyasachi Mukherjee at DCW
August 13th, 2012 - 3:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee brought the curtains down at the third PCJ Delhi Couture Week (DCW) Sunday by welcoming on the ramp Bollywood diva ... Read more...
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Manish wowed with his collection, B-town loved it too (With Images)
August 12th, 2012 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) He is Bollywood's favourite, so it was obvious to have heavy dose of film flavour at Manish Malhotra's show. If Katrina Kaif and Vidyut ... Read more...
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Saurabh Shukla defends adult content in films
August 10th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Noted actor-director Saurabh Shukla has come out in defence of adult content in films these days and says that everything has a motive behind it."People say ... Read more...
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After getting dumped, woman dentist pulls out ex’s teeth
April 28th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) A woman dentist in Poland is facing jail after she allegedly pulled out all her former boyfriend's teeth because he dumped her for another woman.Anna Mackowiak, ... Read more...
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Six showstoppers for Malini Agarwalla’s accessory show
March 6th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Six women from different walks of life walked the ramp together for accessory designer Malini Agarwalla on the concluding day of the Lakme Fashion Week Tuesday.Bollywood ... Read more...
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‘Nandeeswarudu’ - extremely violent, bad remake (Telugu Movie Review)
January 22nd, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Producer: Kota Gangadhar; Cast: Cast: Taraka Ratna, Sheena, Jagapathi Babu, Suman, Seetha, Ajay, Rajeev Kanakala; Director: Anji Sreenu; Music: Parthasarathy, Rating: *1/2Ratna's new film "Nandeeswarudu" is a bad remake of Kannada ... Read more...
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Man arrested for killing taxi driver
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly abducting and killing a taxi driver from the city and escaping with his vehicle in December ... Read more...
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No saas-bahu dramas for me: Rati Pandey (With Images)
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Routine saas-bahu dramas are a "once is enough" case for TV actress Rati Pandey, who has garnered praises galore for her portrayal of a strict, ... Read more...
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Scientists develop novel tumour busting technique
December 7th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Dec 7 (IANS) Even after tumours are surgically removed, they have a nasty way of coming back despite a heavy dose of chemotherapy or radiation. Researchers are now ... Read more...
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Excess intake of Paracetamol could take away life
November 23rd, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (IANS) Heavy dose of paracetamol or combination remedies containing the drug to combat cold and flu can prove to be fatal, reveals a new study.Taking too much ... Read more...
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Shooting lovemaking scenes gives nightmares to director
June 27th, 2011 - 9:45 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Showing intimate scenes on the big screen is not taboo in the film industry any more and filmmakers often include a good dose of it. But ... Read more...
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Funny man Arshad turns baddie (Movie Snippets)
June 1st, 2011 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi, who feels that after a heavy dose of comedy he needs to do serious roles, is looking forward to playing a ... Read more...
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Jihadi media is booming in Pakistan
January 12th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Jan.12 (ANI): The media is viewed by terrorist organisations as one of the fronts of jihad against their enemies.Activists and supporters of jihadis favour the media platform, both the print ... Read more...
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‘Zangoora’ completes 100 shows, extended to 2011
December 16th, 2010 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) There's good news for all those who missed out watching on Indian musical "Zangoora: The Gypsy Prince", staged at Gurgaon-based Kingdom of Dreams. After marking a successful ... Read more...
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Monisha Jaising woos with simple, chic designs
October 7th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Simple cuts, elegant drapes, smart jackets and minimilistic embroidery - Monisha Jaising wowed the audience by presenting a true high-end collection at the HDIL India Couture Week here.At ... Read more...
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Watching TV likely to make you fear sickness: Study
October 1st, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): A new study has found that watching television and its heavy dose of medical content in news and drama can cause more concern about personal health and reduce ... Read more...
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Bollywood celebs don’t detract from creations: Fashion designers
September 28th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Most fashion weeks in India see a heavy dose of Bollywood celebrities either as showstoppers or as guests. Does their presence take the focus away from ... Read more...
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Bollywood beauties throng Manish Malhotra’s LFW show
September 21st, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra's shows are known for their heavy dose of Bollywood presence and it was not surprising that A-list actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukjerji ... Read more...
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Venus acquires Hindi audio rights of ‘Endhiran’
July 30th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Music label Venus has acquired the Hindi audio rights of the eagerly awaited Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai starrer, "Endhiran" from Sun Pictures, a division of Sun TV ... Read more...
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‘62 lakh transport vehicles to be off roads July 5′
July 4th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) As many as 62 lakh trucks and other vehicles deployed in India's road transport sector will be off the roads Monday in support of the nationwide shutdown ... Read more...
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Two men found dead in Ghaziabad
June 22nd, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, June 22 (IANS) The bodies of two men, who allegedly died of a drug overdose, were found in Ghaziabad Tuesday, police said.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police Raghubir Lal, the ... Read more...
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Bolivian president a fan of ‘Avatar’
January 13th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
La Paz, Jan 13 (IANS/EFE) Bolivian President Evo Morales has liked the movie "Avatar", the latest film by James Cameron, and says the film plot is in line with "the fight for ... Read more...
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I was apprehensive about abusive lingo in ‘Ishqiya’: Vidya Balan
November 20th, 2009 - 8:52 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Mouthing expletives for her role in "Ishqiya" embarrassed Vidya Balan as she says she never uses foul language in real life."Oh! I was very ... Read more...
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Former Japanese Minister Shoichi Nakagawa Found Dead
October 4th, 2009 - 4:34 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The controversial former Japanese minister, Shoichi Nakagawa, has been found dead at his residence by the Japanese Police on Sunday, Oct. 4. According to the reports ... Read more...
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‘The Ugly Truth’ - a spicy romcom that truly entertains(IANS Film Review; Rating: ***)
September 12th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
By Joginder Tuteja
Film: "The Ugly Truth"; Cast: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric WinterDirector: Robert Luketic; Rating: ***She is a hotshot TV producer who doesn't hate men but it's just that she wants ... Read more...
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‘Wake Up Sid’ another musical hit by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (IANS Music Review)
August 22nd, 2009 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Album: "Wake Up Sid"; Music Directors: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy; Lyricist: Javed Akhtar; Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Seth, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Clinton Cerejo and Uday Benegal; Rating: ***Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have done it again. The ... Read more...
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No foul play in Jackson’s death; more tests needed
June 27th, 2009 - 7:45 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles/Washington, June 27 (DPA) There was no evidence of trauma or foul play in the death of Michael Jackson, officials said, but additional tests will be needed to find out ... Read more...
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Transformers 2 Stars Megan Fox And Bumblebee: Who Is The Hottest?
June 27th, 2009 - 5:05 am ICT by GD
Fans of the movie series "Transformers" are going to have a tough time deciding who to brand the 'hottest element' in the upcoming "Transformer" sequel; lead actress Megan Fox or the ... Read more...
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Jackson autopsy begins, toxicology results could take weeks
June 26th, 2009 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 26 (DPA) An autopsy and toxicology tests started Friday on pop star Michael Jackson, but the exact cause of his death may not be determined for six to ... Read more...
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‘Ek - The Power Of One’ music is nothing extraordinary (IANS Music Review)
March 16th, 2009 - 8:50 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Film: "Ek - The Power of One"; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty; Singers: Rana Mazumder, Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shashwati, Shreya Ghoshal and Abhijeet Rating: **Music buffs always expect something extraordinary ... Read more...
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Bernard Madoffs lawyers exploring insanity defence in $50 billion fraud case
December 29th, 2008 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 29 (ANI): Lawyers for the former chairman of Wall Street firm Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities are reportedly exploring an insanity defence in the 50billion-dollar fraud case.According ... Read more...
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India hopeful of NSG waiver, China’s support: Narayanan
August 12th, 2008 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan said China has “indicated it will not be a problem” and ... Read more...
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India-born researcher develops vaccine to combat black plague
July 31st, 2008 - 3:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington , July 31 (ANI): An India-born researcher at University of Central Florida has developed a vaccine that can provide a defence against the Black Plague, a disease that wiped out ... Read more...
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‘Kaamannana Makkalu’ no surprises, same old fare
June 22nd, 2008 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
By R.G.Vijayasarathy
Film: Kaamannana Makkalu; Cast: Sudeep, Rockline Venkatesh, Doddanna, Deepu, Sadhu Kokila, Ramesh Bhat; Director: Gurudatt; Producer: Gurudatt, N.S. Raj Kumar; Music: Vidya Sagar Remakes are flooding the market in the ... Read more...
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