Indian diaspora basks in U-19 win glory
August 30th, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 30 (IANS) Indians in Australia are ecstatic over India being crowned the world champions in under-19 cricket, a win that reassured them that Indian cricket has "a great ... Read more...
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Big B salutes women power!
July 15th, 2012 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is amazed with the way women are progressing and says that the time is not too far away when "women shall rule ... Read more...
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Draft National Telecom Policy hints at a progressive policy: KPMG
November 18th, 2011 - 11:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) hints at a progressive policy that can propel the Indian telecom sector to new heights of growth, audit ... Read more...
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Gaurav Gupta wins international designer award
October 25th, 2011 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Designer Gaurav Jai Gupta has won the award for the Most Commercial Collection at the International Apparel Federation (IAF) designer awards.
"I am humbled and honoured ... Read more...
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‘Nepal king ordered destruction of Buddha statue’
August 8th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 8 (IANS) A former Nepali minister Monday said then King Birendra of Nepal had ordered the demolition of a Buddha statute.Veteran politician Homnath Dahal, who was local development ... Read more...
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“ANP chief declined Kayani’s offer to replace Zardari owing to lack of support”
December 2nd, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Dec 2 (ANI): The Awami National Party (ANP) chief, Asfandyar Wali Khan, was offered the post of Pakistan president but he turned it down, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Information Minister Mian Iftikhar ... Read more...
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Criticism ahead of Ashes opener gives Aussies an edge over England: Hayden
November 21st, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 21(ANI): Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden believes that stinging criticism ahead of the Ashes series has given the home team an edge over an England team lulled by their smooth ... Read more...
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Abhishek Bachchan unveils 108-ft Hanuman idol
November 4th, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 4 (IANS) Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal here Thursday unveiled a 108-foot-high statue of Hindu god Hanuman at an altitude of 8,500 ... Read more...
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Network18 to felicitate young Indian leaders
October 20th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Media conglomerate Network18 will be felicitating 10 young Indian leaders for their contribution in their respective fields at the "Young Indian Leaders" award ceremony."Leaders who walked the ... Read more...
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Asin Thottumkal to endorse new Lux soap
September 16th, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Asin Thottumkal has joined the likes of Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador of Lux soap.
She has been signed ... Read more...
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Loew is proud of his team but leaves his future open
July 11th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Erasmia (South Africa), July 11 (DPA) Joachim Loew expressed immense pride in his Germany World Cup team Sunday but left it open whether he will continue as coach.
Germany finished third the ... Read more...
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Chelsea enters FA Cup semi-finals
March 8th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): Chelsea tightened their grip on the Football Association Cup and warned Aston Villa they are not about to let go.The holders entered the semi-finals with a ... Read more...
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Lahore’s first-ever fashion week wrapped up in style
February 20th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad Feb 20 (ANI): Lahore's first-ever fashion week ended with aplomb and style on Friday.The "PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week" was organized by the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) at the Royal ... Read more...
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Skin colour not the reason for Obama’s approval rating dropping among whites
January 27th, 2010 - 3:56 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan.27 (ANI): An ABC News/Washington Post poll has said that President Barack Obama's job approval rating, though 53 percent overall, has slipped to just 44 percent among whites surveyed. ... Read more...
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Spin Master Baqar launches India’s first ever Spinning Shoes
May 20th, 2009 - 4:37 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Mumbai, May 19, 2009: Baqar Nasser's Topspin India Healthcare Pvt. Ltd takes immense pride in announcing the opening of their new branch at True Fitness Crystal Point Mall, Andheri-Link Road (W) ... Read more...
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Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh to turn 90 on Wednesday
April 14th, 2009 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr.14 (ANI): Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC will turn 90 on April 15.The Marshal of the Air Force was born on April 15, 1919 at Lyallpur. ... Read more...
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Ansari, Chatterjee congratulate Slumdog Millionaire teams
February 24th, 2009 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari and Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today congratulated the Slumdog Millionaire team for winning eight Oscars, including three Oscars to Indians ... Read more...
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Lok Sabha hails Oscar success of ‘Slumdog’,'Smile Pinki’
February 24th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The teams of Oscar winning films "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Smile Pinki" - both of which were based in India - were Tuesday praised in the Lok Sabha, ... Read more...
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PM’s speech to Indian diaspora in Qatar
November 10th, 2008 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, Nov 10 (IANS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address at the Indian Community reception in Doha, Qatar Monday: “I am delighted to be here with you today. ... Read more...
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Tata Teleservices launches BlackBerry services
September 18th, 2008 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) Thursday launched the premium BlackBerry mobile services that offer customers e-mail, short messaging service (SMS) and internet-based applications. Tata Indicom, the telecom service ... Read more...
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Biocon is world’’s top 20 biotechnology company: Med Ad News
July 17th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, July 17 (ANI/Business Wire India): Biocon has been featured amongst the top 25 global biotechnology companies according to a report released by Med Ad News.
The report takes into consideration ... Read more...
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Muslim Lac Bangle craftsmen adorn Hindu wrists
January 21st, 2008 - 7:07 pm ICT by admin
By Lokendra SinghJaipur, Jan 21 (ANI): The colourful mirrored bangles that Hindu women wear as symbol of marital status, it also tells the story of communal amity in India.From time immemorial, the ... Read more...
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