Air India: Selling family silver to ease finances
July 15th, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Cash-strapped Air India is looking forward to using assets it has built up over the years like pricless paintings, sculptures and even a prime property ... Read more...
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Sharman humbled by praise, success
June 18th, 2012 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Sharman Joshi, whose first solo hero film "Ferrari Ki Sawaari" opened to good reviews, is humbled by the praise being showered upon his film by ... Read more...
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Beyonce makes scrapbook for daughter
April 23rd, 2012 - 8:36 am ICT by IANS
London, April 23 (IANS) Singer Beyonce is putting together a huge collection of quotes, lyrics and old recipes in the form of a scrapbook for her daughter Blue Ivy."She ... Read more...
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Depp paints Keith Richards portrait
September 24th, 2011 - 6:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 24 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp has painted a picture of Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards surrounded by cigarette rolling papers.The 48-year-old has amassed a huge collection of ... Read more...
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Mammootty, Mohanlal together have Rs.30 crore undisclosed income
August 12th, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Kochi Income Tax (IT) office, which raided the homes and offices of Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal and their close associates last month, have found ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian addicted to sunglasses
July 25th, 2011 - 5:37 am ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian is addicted to sunglasses because she believes they are the perfect accessory for any outfit.The 30-year-old has a huge collection of branded frames."My ... Read more...
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Historic Nepali mandala art sets world record at Sotheby’s
June 2nd, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) South Asian art scaled a new high in the European auction market with a 14th century Nepalese painting, "Vasudhara Mandala" selling for 825,250 pounds at ... Read more...
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Wine worth a million pounds stolen in London
May 26th, 2011 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 26 (IANS) Rare and expensive wines worth more than one million pounds have been stolen from a warehouse in London, police said.A gang of at least six men ... Read more...
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Depp’s hat collection bugs Vanessa
May 18th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 18 (IANS) Johnny Depp has a huge collection of hats, which takes up two rooms in his French home to store them and his partner Vanessa Paradis ... Read more...
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Khloe Kardashian colour coordinates shoe collection
April 16th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 16 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian colour coordinates her huge collection of designer shoes because that makes it easier to find the pair she wants."I love all ... Read more...
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Sasquatch! Music Festival 2011 To Kick Off
February 7th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Sasquatch! Music Festival 2011 is all set to kick off three months later. The music festivity this time has really some great performances lined up ... Read more...
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Mumbai lights up for Diwali, shoppers flood markets
November 4th, 2010 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Mumbai wore a vibrant look Thursday, a day ahead of the festival of lights. People were seen thronging shopping centres, malls and small street bazaars for their ... Read more...
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Robert Pattinson Becomes A Superhero!
October 28th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Recently, a graphic novel named ‘Superman: Earth One’, written by J. Michael Stracynski got released with the story of a 21 year old Man of Steel. ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton rescues 20 bunnies
September 18th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 18 (ANI): Animal-loving socialite Paris Hilton has adopted 20 bunnies, which were set to become snacks for snakes.The hotel heiress already has a huge collection of pets at her ... Read more...
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Rare Elvis Presley Photos Found
July 2nd, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Elvis Presley fans across the world are surely in for a huge treat as many as three never-before-seen pictures of the musical legend has been discovered ... Read more...
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Roman Gladiator Cemetery Discovered In Northern England
June 8th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
Scientists announced on Sunday that they have found the world’s best preserved cemetery of the Roman gladiators. After seven years of investigations, the scientists found the ultimate resting place of the gladiators, ... Read more...
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Frisky Radio Celebrates Electronic Music From India
June 7th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Electronic music from India has drawn the decade old online radio station Frisky Radio. The independent online electronica dance music station has aired over 90 shows in ... Read more...
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Snuff bottles’ collection on the block for 20 mn pounds
March 23rd, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 23 (IANS) Over 1,700 tiny snuff bottles, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, are to be auctioned in Britain at a staggering price of 20 million pounds, a ... Read more...
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Harriet Tubman’s Personal Items Donated To Museum
March 11th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Washington, Mar 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has received a great opening gift from Charles L. Blockson, the noted historian. The museum, ... Read more...
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Karthi to speak Telugu now
February 13th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
February 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actor Karthi is all set to rule the Tollywood box office with his recent release "Yuganiki Okkadu' (dubbed version of his Tamil film "Aayirathil Oruvan'). ... Read more...
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Third Season Of “Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union” To Air On Showtime
January 23rd, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) All the fans of much acclaimed comedy artist Tracey Ullman are in for a treat as the comedian is all set to make a come back ... Read more...
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Beckham shows off Jesus tattoo
January 12th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) Soccer star David Beckham recently showed off the latest addition to his huge collection of body art -- a famous image of Jesus and his cross etched ... Read more...
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Singer Dolly Parton Launches Her New Store ‘Dolly Parton’s Trinkets & Treasures’
November 29th, 2009 - 8:42 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who is known for her multifaceted talent, has added a new feather to her cap, as she recently opened her new store 'Dolly ... Read more...
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Macca to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
November 18th, 2009 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
Adelaide, Nov 18 (ANI): Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney is set to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.The prize is a US Library of Congress honour, named for US composer ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt to donate hats for charity
October 13th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has a huge collection of hats and he's planning to donate several to charity.The 'Inglourious Basterds' star has been regularly receiving gifts from ... Read more...
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Ranbir turns statue for ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahani’ (Film Snippets)
October 4th, 2009 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Ranbir Kapoor had to pose like a statue in his forthcoming release "Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahani" and makeup man Vikram Gaikwad spent four hours to turn ... Read more...
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80yr-old Chinese man’s dream to spread English language
September 2nd, 2009 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 2 (ANI): An 80-year-old Chinese man, who wants to spread the English language, has authored and published three booklets in the past four years to help people learn it.Tang ... Read more...
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Brad Pitt adds bike to his collection
July 30th, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who has a penchant for motorbikes and has a huge collection of them, has added another to his fleet.
The new entrant is a ... Read more...
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Cameron Diaz has a fetish for wedding bouquets
June 3rd, 2009 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 3 (IANS) Actress Cameron Diaz has no plans to get married in near future, but she loves collecting bouquets thrown by the brides at a wedding.
It is traditional for ... Read more...
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Liev Schreiber livid over ’squirrel like’ X-Men figurine
May 9th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 9 (ANI): Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber, who portrays Victor Creed in X-Men, is disappointed that his X-Men toy figure looks like an angry squirrel.Live's character eventually adopts the mutant alter-ego ... Read more...
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Tomb mural depicts how traditional Chinese medication was practiced 1,000 yrs ago
April 16th, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Archaeological have found a mural unearthed from an ancient tomb in the northwestern Chinese province of Shaanxi, which depicts how traditional Chinese medication was practiced 1,000 ... Read more...
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Lionel Ritchie loves leather pants
April 14th, 2009 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Renowned pop star Lionel Ritchie has revealed that he has a huge collection of leather pants, as he totally dotes on them.Though the 'I Call It Love' ... Read more...
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Modi’s speeches set to Gujarati folk tunes offered as ring tones
March 9th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speeches made at various forums are being set to the tunes of popular Gujarati folk songs as mobile ring tones and caller tunes ... Read more...
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Drew Barrymore wants to focus on her photography skills
February 5th, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 05 (ANI): Drew Barrymore is considering taking up her photography hobby more seriously this year.The Charlie''s Angels star loves photography and has a huge collection that she''d like to ... Read more...
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No more shoes for Victoria Beckham
January 2nd, 2009 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Former Spice girl Victoria Beckham has vowed to get rid of her addiction to shoes because she is running out of space to store them.Victoria, who is considered ... Read more...
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