‘Dey silenced as he was to expose match fixing in IPL’
July 25th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Mumbai journalist Jyotirmoy Dey, who was gunned down last year, was planning to expose the match-fixing racket in the IPL tournament, which resulted in his ... Read more...
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India remembers hero of 1947 Pakistan war
July 15th, 2012 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Indian Army Sunday remembered Brig. Mohammed Usman - its highest-ranking officer killed in the 1947 India-Pakistan war.A commemorative function was organised here to celebrate ... Read more...
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Hope Mamata will okay FDI in retail: Basu
July 7th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) Chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu Saturday hoped that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will give a nod for FDI in retail trading.It was under ... Read more...
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RBI to notify steps to revive economy, rupee: Mukherjee (Lead)
June 25th, 2012 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Monday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would announce measures later in the day to help revive the battered ... Read more...
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Mendes wasn’t sure about Craig as Bond
April 20th, 2012 - 3:36 am ICT by IANS
London, April 20 (IANS) Sam Mendes was not sure if Daniel Craig would suit the role of James Bond, but the filmmaker is glad that the actor proved him ... Read more...
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Coalition hiccups come to the fore in parliament
April 1st, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The compulsions of coalition politics were more than evident in the first half of parliament's budget session and analysts feel the going will be ... Read more...
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Apple launches probe into unsafe factory conditions in China
January 27th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 27 (IANS) Technology giant Apple has launched a probe into a report that said factories in China that manufactured its products employed child labour and had 24-hour working ... Read more...
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Ordeal ends for Norway NRI parents, uncle to get custody of kids (Lead)
January 25th, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) The ordeal of two Indian children in Norway, who were snatched from their NRI parents and put in foster care by Norwegian authorities, is set ... Read more...
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Sinead O’Connor calls off divorce
January 5th, 2012 - 3:20 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 5 (IANS) Just a week after announcing that her fourth marriage was over in just 16 days, Irish singer Sinead O'Connor seems to have changed her mind as ... Read more...
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Goose launches Artwork Manager for pharma industry
January 3rd, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) City-based software company Goose Tuesday said it has introduced its Artwork Manager solution that has advanced proof-reading capabilities for pharmaceutical packaging.Artwork Manager provides dedicated support to ... Read more...
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Sinead O’Connor splits with husband
December 28th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 28 (IANS) Irish singer Sinead O'connor has separated from her husband, Barry Herridge, just after 16 days of marriage.The "Nothing compares 2 U" singer, who was previously married ... Read more...
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Republicans cave in, hand Obama big victory
December 23rd, 2011 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Bowing to intense pressure from his own party, John Boehner, speaker of the Republican controlled House, agreed to a deal to extend payroll tax cuts ... Read more...
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Zardari left though army doctors said he was fine: report
December 7th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari flew out to Dubai over a heart condition despite Pakistan Army doctors declaring him completely fit, said a media report.The News International ... Read more...
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US pastor plans to run for president
October 28th, 2011 - 8:37 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Quran-burning pastor Terry Jones announced his plans to run for the country's president next year, ABC News reported."Jones says he has begun raising ... Read more...
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Aditya Patel wins second race
September 19th, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Oschersleben (Germany), Sep 19 (IANS) India's Aditya Patel clinched the top honours Sunday to conclude a mixed weekend that saw him finish the first race in ninth spot before winning ... Read more...
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India to get new norms against benami transactions
July 21st, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The cabinet Thursday approved a proposal to enact a new law to strictly deal with benami transactions or property purchased in someone else's ... Read more...
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Indians give environment edge over economy
June 4th, 2011 - 10:38 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 4 (IANS) One of the world's fastest growing economies, India is also trying to become a green economy, according to a new poll showing Indians narrowly prioritise environmental ... Read more...
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Submarine firm develops new glass design to help reach bottom of ocean
April 27th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): A submarine team in the US has revealed that they have developed a new glass design that can withstand intense pressure at the bottom of the ocean.Conditions at ... Read more...
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ZA Bhutto case being reopened to rectify a historic wrong: Gilani
April 4th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr 4(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the reopening of the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case was aimed at rectifying a historical wrong."The decision to re-open the case ... Read more...
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Florida school makes changes to nut allergy restrictions
March 28th, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Florida, Mar 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An elementary school in Florida in a bid to protect a first grader with allergy to nuts introduced several measures including one that required all students to ... Read more...
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UK forces facing a billion pounds more cuts
March 3rd, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar.3 (ANI): The British armed forces are bracing themselves for further bruising defence cuts of up to a billion pounds.Military chiefs have been warned that more battleships, warplanes and troops could ... Read more...
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Will JPC on 2G spectrum get to the truth? Debate is on
March 2nd, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The long discussed joint parliamentary committee (JPC) into the allocation of 2G spectrum is finally in shape. But some experts are sceptical about the ... Read more...
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Ancelotti’s position at Chelsea is safe and sound: Ferguson
February 27th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 27(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that embattled Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will still be in charge at Stamford Bridge next season.Ancelotti is under intense pressure having ... Read more...
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Bahrain king reshuffles cabinet
February 27th, 2011 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
Manama, Feb 27 (IANS) Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued directions for a cabinet reshuffle, as pressure continues to mount on the government from anti-government protesters.Hamad issued the orders ... Read more...
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Gaddafi appears on TV, scotches rumours of fleeing
February 22nd, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Tripoli, Feb 22 (IANS) Muammar Gaddafi said Tuesday during a brief appearance on state television that he was "in Tripoli and not in Venezuela", scotching swirling rumours that the 68-year-old Libyan leader ... Read more...
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Janet Jackson reveals some female stars eat tissue to stay slim
February 16th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Janet Jackson has revealed that some stars eat tissue to stop hunger pangs - because of the intense pressure on famous women to look good and stay slim.In ... Read more...
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Gulf Oil sweep top podium spots in MRF race
February 13th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Team Gulf Oil completed a 1-2 sweep in the third and concluding Formula 1600 race of the MRF Championship with Jukka Honkawori from Finland and local challenger Ashwin ... Read more...
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David Hussey looking forward to World Cup’s intense pressure
February 12th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Feb 12(ANI): Australian all-rounder David Hussey has said that he is looking forward to be a dominant force for the reigning champions during the upcoming World Cup.Hussey had a strong one-day ... Read more...
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Mubarak to address nation
February 11th, 2011 - 12:45 am ICT by IANS
Cairo/Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will address the nation Thursday night, amid swirling rumours that he is likely to step down.Mubarak will address the nation from the presidential ... Read more...
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Ready to die for Revolution 2.0, says Google executive
February 10th, 2011 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) "It is no longer the time to negotiate" with the Egyptian government, said Google executive Wael Ghonim, one of the principal organisers of the massive anti-Hosni Mubarak protests ... Read more...
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4,733 Malaysians evacuated from Egypt
February 6th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 6 (IANS) Malaysia has evacuated 4,733 of its nationals from Egypt, which is facing political turmoil due to mass protests against President Hosni Mubarak.Malaysians living in several Egyptian towns ... Read more...
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Mubarak quits as ruling party chief, protesters seek his exit (Intro-Roundup)
February 6th, 2011 - 1:09 am ICT by IANS
Cairo/Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Saturday night quit as the ruling party chief, but the tens of thousands gathered at Cairo's Tahrir Square stayed put demanding his ... Read more...
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Mubarak’s sand sculpture created in Orissa (With Image)
February 5th, 2011 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Saturday etched the face of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on sand at Puri beach to express his concern over the recent developments ... Read more...
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Cairo protesters hold out, Obama nudges Mubarak (Roundup)
February 5th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo/Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Egyptians determined to oust President Hosni Mubarak held their ground in Cairo Saturday, as US President Barack Obama reiterated that the transition of power "must begin now".The ... Read more...
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Protesters stand their ground in Cairo square
February 5th, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 5 (IANS) Defiant protesters continued to camp in Cairo's Tahrir Square to seek the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, a day after tens of thousands of Egyptians held a "day of ... Read more...
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