Taurani files complaint against Deepika
February 11th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Bollywood producer Ramesh Taurani has filed a complaint against actress Deepika Padukone with cine-associations for quitting Tips Films' "Race 2" at the eleventh hour.Deepika ... Read more...
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Employee in dock for obscene contest mail
February 11th, 2012 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 11 (IANS) A US state employee faces action after sending an official e-mail to hundreds of people offering a prize for the girl with the biggest breasts.The e-mail ... Read more...
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High court does not allow minor to live with boyfriend
February 10th, 2012 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday denied permission to a Class 9 girl to live with her boyfriend, a student of Class 12 of the school ... Read more...
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Telangana employees threaten another strike
February 10th, 2012 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Government employees from Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh Friday threatened to launch a protest from Feb 21, culminating in a strike, if the government failed ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief withdraws age row petition (Lead)
February 10th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh Friday withdrew his petition demanding that his birth date be treated as May 10, 1951. His lawyer said the ... Read more...
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Supreme Court nixes army chief age plea (Second Lead)
February 10th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) In a major blow to Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh, the Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain his plea challenging a government order setting ... Read more...
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Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana
February 10th, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 10 (IANS) Actress Naomi Watts has been roped in to play the role of Princess Diana in "Caught In Flight" and she says that it is an ... Read more...
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Supreme Court told order on army chief withdrawn (Lead)
February 10th, 2012 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The government Friday told the Supreme Court that it had withdrawn a Dec 30 order rejecting a complaint from army chief Gen. V.K. Singh against ... Read more...
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It’s an honour to work with Aamir in ‘Dhoom 3′: Abhishek
February 10th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) Abhishek Bachchan, whose last flick "Players" failed to set the box-office afire, has teamed up with Aamir Khan in "Dhoom 3" and says it's an ... Read more...
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Goa church protests poll squad’s raid on priest
February 9th, 2012 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 9 (IANS) The Goa church has protested a raid by poll officials on a priest in Velim constituency, located 50 km from here, and seizing Rs.6,000 from him.Joint ... Read more...
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Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
February 9th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 9 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame in Dubai, receiving his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of ... Read more...
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Anil Kapoor thrilled about BAFTA
February 8th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who is set for his third outing at the prestigious BAFTA ceremony, says he is extremely delighted to be part ... Read more...
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Bearded, pierced ears look for Imran
February 6th, 2012 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Imran Khan has been roped in for Vishal Bhardwaj's "Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola" and the actor is working on his looks and hopes to live ... Read more...
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Ecuador nominates Lenin for Nobel Prize
February 4th, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Feb 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A namesake of Vladimir Lenin, the late Russian communist politician who led the October Revolution of 1917, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize ... Read more...
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Ravindra Jadeja will be top draw in IPl auction
February 3rd, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 3 (IANS) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the top draw when some 144 players from 11 countries go under the hammer at Saturday's auction for the 2012 ... Read more...
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Congrats Abhishek, we should get together: Arnie
February 3rd, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger failed to turn up at an event to present Abhishek Bachchan an award for helping create a greener environment, but ... Read more...
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Governor pats NCC Cadets for PM banner
February 1st, 2012 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Wednesday congratulated the state contingent of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for winning the Prime Minister's Banner and the Champion Directorate ... Read more...
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Asha compares Ravi Shankar’s looks to Tagore
January 31st, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) When singing legend Asha Bhosle came face-to-face with 92-year-old sitar maestro Ravi Shankar after a long time here Tuesday, she couldn't help but compare his ... Read more...
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Obama confirms Pakistan drone strikes
January 31st, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) Unmanned drones regularly strike suspected militants in Pakistan's tribal areas, US President Barack Obama confirmed during a video "hangout" on Google's social network Google+ that ... Read more...
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Middleton beats Timberlake as Hat Person of the Year
January 28th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 28 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, known for her impeccable sense of style, has been named the Hat Person of the Year.The title has been given ... Read more...
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My and Mira’s happiness doubled with Padma Bhushan: Shabana
January 27th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Shabana Azmi and Mira Nair are working together on "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", and the veteran actress says her happiness has doubled as both of them have ... Read more...
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Finnair’s Republic Day surprise: Bollywood jig by crew
January 27th, 2012 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Helsinki, Jan 27 (IANS) This is something an air passenger will least expect on a flight even of an Indian carrier -- a Bollywood jig by a foreign crew, ... Read more...
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Woman officer leads IAF contingent
January 26th, 2012 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) History was made Thursday when Flight Lt Sneha Shekhawat, a woman Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, led a contingent of 144 airmen at the 63rd ... Read more...
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Geoffrey Rush named Australian of the Year
January 26th, 2012 - 2:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Geoffrey Rush has received the coveted Australian of the Year trophy from the country's prime minister.The "King's Speech" actor, who was the first Australian-born actor ... Read more...
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Himachal artist gets Padma Shri
January 26th, 2012 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 25 (IANS) Vijay Sharma, a Himachal Pradesh artist known for his Kangra miniature paintings, was Wednesday named for the Padma Shri award, the fourth highest civilian honour.Sharma of ... Read more...
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Youth murdered by ex-lover’s father
January 26th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Jan 25 (IANS) In a suspected case of honour killing, a 25-year-old ice-cube trader was shot dead in broad daylight by half a dozen assailants in Ghaziabad Wednesday, police ... Read more...
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Limba hopes Padma Shri will popularise Indian archery
January 25th, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India archer Limba Ram Wedensday was overwhelmed after being selected for the coveted Padma Shri and hoped the recognition would popularise the sport in ... Read more...
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Padma Shri is a recognition for Indian hockey: Zafar
January 25th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India hockey captain and coach Zafar Iqbal Wednesday reacted in his typical unassuming way to his getting Padma Shri in the Republic Day awards, ... Read more...
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Kunal Kemmu excited for grandfather’s Padma Shri glory
January 25th, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu is on cloud nine after learning that his grandfather and playwright Moti Lal Kemmu will be conferred the Padma Shri, the country's ... Read more...
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Gundecha Brothers honoured with Padma Shri
January 25th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Renowned dhrupad singers Ramakant and Umakant, popularly known as Gundecha Brothers, were Wednesday named to receive the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, ... Read more...
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Padma Bhushan great, but late for dad: Ahana Deol
January 25th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra's youngest daughter Ahana Deol is delighted with the news that her father has been named to receive the prestigious Padma Bhushan this ... Read more...
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Anup Jalota ‘delighted’ with Padma Shri
January 25th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Renowned ghazal and bhajan singer Anup Jalota is delighted to be recognised with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contribution to the ... Read more...
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Anup Jalota, Priyadarshan to receive Padma Shri
January 25th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Ghazal and bhajan singer Anup Jalota and acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan will receive the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, it was announced here Wednesday.Jalota ... Read more...
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Why can’t celebrities have fun, asks Shahid
January 25th, 2012 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor wonders why people are more stringent about parties involving celebrities, and says like all young people even celebs like to party.Recently, a ... Read more...
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Release Pakistani prisoners who’ve completed sentence: Supreme Court
January 24th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court Tuesday directed the government to immediately release 54 Pakistani nationals who are languishing in Indian jails despite completing ... Read more...
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