Vijay Amritraj turns host, chats up global icons (With Images)
August 16th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Legendary tennis player Vijay Amritraj makes his debut as a talk show host with "Dimensions". A first-of-its-kind, the show will feature global icons. Excited ... Read more...
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Shankar Mahadevan launches first digital talent hunt
July 13th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Composer Shankar Mahadevan Friday launched the first mobile and internet-based singing talent hunt - "MOBisur" - which allows participation from any part of the country.They can ... Read more...
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Varuna launches VOW, says it’s for emerging jewellery designers
June 14th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Varuna D. Jani says there are no platforms for emerging jewellery designers in the country and, therefore, she has launched an initiative to educate, mentor ... Read more...
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DSK launches new Hyosung superbike (With image)
June 13th, 2012 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) DSK Motowheels Wednesday announced the launch of a 250 cc superbike, the 'Big Boy' Hyosung GT250R, in India at a price Rs.2,75,000."It gives us immense pleasure ... Read more...
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UGC clears Assam’s Sankardeva study centre
May 1st, 2012 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has cleared the establishment of the Srimanta Sankardeva Chair in Assam's Tezpur University to familiarize students with the values of ... Read more...
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Aditya gets India Asian snooker title after eight years
April 29th, 2012 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, April 29 (IANS) Aditya Mehta defeated compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final to give India the Asian Snooker Championship title after eight years here Sunday.In an all-India final, Aditya ... Read more...
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Birthday boy Tendulkar releases book on his 100th ton
April 24th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 24 (IANS) Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, on his 39th birthday Tuesday, released a book commemorating his 100th international century titled 'Sachin - A Tribute To The Legend' ... Read more...
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On right track to make my own individuality: Zarine Khan
January 9th, 2012 - 5:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Zarine Khan, who was more in news for being a Katrina Kaif-look alike than for her performance in her debut film "Veer", is happy ... Read more...
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Kolkata ushers in New Year on merry note
January 1st, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) The residents of Kolkata welcomed the New Year on a note of merriment Sunday with huge crowds thronging to various tourist and picnic spots and popular ... Read more...
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‘Harry Potter’ star on toilet paper!
December 31st, 2011 - 3:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 31 (IANS) It usually gives "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe immense pleasure to see his face on posters and in newspapers and magazine. But he is upset ... Read more...
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Opposition mounts to Amitabh’s plea on anti-Sikh riots
December 16th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, Dec 16 (IANS) A move by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to get a clean chit from the Sikh clergy after his name was dragged into the 1984 anti-Sikh ... Read more...
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Yuvraj named PUMA’s brand ambassador
November 1st, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was Tuesday named brand ambassador of global sport and lifestyle brand Puma.Yuvraj said he was proud to be associated with a global ... Read more...
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Mandira Bedi to endorse stem cell bank
June 3rd, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Anchor-actress Mandira Bedi, who is expecting her first child, was Thursday appointed the official brand-ambassador of Cryo-Save, a stem cell bank. In her new role, ... Read more...
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Amjad Ali Khan, Jogen Chowdhury honoured
May 6th, 2011 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and renowned painter Jogen Chowdhury were Friday conferred with lifetime achievement awards by luxury accessories maker Mont Blanc and Dakshinee, ... Read more...
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Hyosung superbikes launched in India
April 20th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) South Korean two-wheeler manufacturer S&T; Motors Corporation, in collaboration with Pune-based Garware Motors, Wednesday launched its Hyosung brands of 650-700 cc superbikes India at a ... Read more...
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Dancer Mansingh celebrates the Golden Jubilee of her career in Delhi
February 23rd, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb.23 (ANI): Renowned Indian classical dancer Sonal Mansingh, celebrated 50 years of her dancing career with a performance here.Her interpretation of bhajans along with powerful gestures and steps mesmerized ... Read more...
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Country’s future safe in your hands, PM tells young bravehearts
January 22nd, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India's 23 little bravehearts were Saturday conferred the National Bravery Awards for their exemplary deeds of courage by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who observed that the ... Read more...
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Amitabh, Mohan Lal promote ‘Kandahar’ in Mumbai
December 16th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
By Shaikh SharikMumbai, Dec.16 (ANI): Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan along with south Indian superstar Mohan Lal promoted 'Kandahar', a Malayalam language film.The film is written and directed by Major Ravi ... Read more...
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President Patil awards ‘Colours’ to five armoured corps regiments
October 19th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
Jhansi, Oct 19 (ANI): For the first time in the history of the Indian Army, 'Colours' were awarded to five-T 90 regiments of 31 Armoured Division at a parade held at Babina ... Read more...
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Eros strikes Rs.64 crore broadcast deal with Zee Network
October 15th, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Eros International Media has inked a Rs.64 crore deal for exclusively broadcasting some of its movies on the Zee TV network.The films that would exclusively be broadcast ... Read more...
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RJD, LJP seal seat sharing agreement ahead of Bihar assembly polls
August 16th, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav sealed a seat sharing agreement with Ramvilas Paswan's Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJP) on Monday for the upcoming assembly ... Read more...
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Jennie Finch Shines At All Star Celebrity And Legends Game
July 13th, 2010 - 6:55 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Anaheim, July 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Anaheim's Angel Stadium held the All Star Legends And Celebrity Game where American Softball Olympians hammered each and every ball much to the delight of ... Read more...
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Jimmy Smits Hosts 30th Anniversery Of “A Capitol Fourth”
July 5th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Washington, July 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) America's national Independence Day brings in its trail a bevy of celebrations and festivities which ignites the patriotic fervor. Keeping up the mood was Emmy ... Read more...
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“Leonberger” Dog And “Cane Corso” Joins AKC Family
June 30th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New York, June 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Three newly discovered species of pooches has been identified by the American Kennel Club for the upcoming American breed competition which shall be held ... Read more...
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BET Awards Honors Prince With Lifetime Achievement Award
June 28th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Los Angeles, June 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 10th Annual BET Awards held on Sunday honored Prince with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award ceremony was hosted by Queen Latifah and ... Read more...
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India may soon get its own UAV: HAL chairman
May 23rd, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
By Shashank ShantanuBengaluru, May 23 (ANI): India is likely to come out with its indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in the coming two to three years, a top official of the ... Read more...
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Karan credits Nisha for ’social’ effect
May 17th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 17, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Good deeds are a result of good intent and not your resources. Karan Mehra's efforts are certainly bearing fruits.In January 2010, Mehra and his fiancé Nisha ... Read more...
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Jackie Kennedy Secret Interviews To Be Published Soon
April 14th, 2010 - 10:34 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Washington, Apr 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jacqueline Kennedy and her secret interviews which were conducted right after her husband's death are soon to be published in the form a book which ... Read more...
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Ashley Dupre Bares It All For “Playboy”
April 14th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Manhattan, Apr 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) People say she brought down the governor but she insists that he brought her down. Well that's the way an infamous sex scandal beats round ... Read more...
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George Bush Wiped His Hand On Bill Clinton
March 28th, 2010 - 1:55 am ICT by GD
By Gina GomezHaiti, Mar 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) What Jimmy Kimmel meant was it earnest? Or was it just another moment where George Bush earned one more feather to his germ phobic reputation? ... Read more...
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Lahore’s first-ever fashion week begins
February 17th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 17 (ANI): Lahore made its presence felt in the world of glamour industry as the first-ever fashion week in the city kicked off with a great start.The "PFDC Sunsilk Fashion ... Read more...
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Celina Jaitley launches the new logo of Egypt
February 8th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Feb 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Proving once again the importance of India market for its tourism industry, the Egyptian Tourism Authority and the Embassy of the Arab Republic of ... Read more...
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Himachal celebrates R-Day despite cold
January 26th, 2010 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Braving the extreme cold, the Republic Day was celebrated and national flag hoisted all across Himachal Pradesh Tuesday. Governor Urmila Singh congratulated the people of the state for ... Read more...
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President awards standards to 47 SQN, TACDE
November 10th, 2009 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Gwalior, Nov 10 (ANI): The President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, today conferred the Presidential Standards to two premiere combat units of the ... Read more...
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Muslim farmer gave up qawwali to sing Hindu hymns
September 2nd, 2009 - 11:21 am ICT by IANS
By Asit Srivastava
Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Overcoming opposition from his family and community, a Muslim man left his ancestral profession of singing qawwalis to sing Hindu hymns in the temples of Varanasi ... Read more...
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