Manish Arora goes truly Indian for Paris show
September 20th, 2012 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Manish Arora is ready to showcase his creations to global fashionistas at the Paris Fashion Week Sep 27, and says he has for the first ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘Saturday Night Fever’ suit found
August 7th, 2012 - 7:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘Saturday Night Fever’ is a dance movie that had John Travolta as the lead actor. It is a movie that hit the screens in 1977 and ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
A designer reinvents Indian textile heritage, craftsmanship
February 19th, 2012 - 10:40 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) At a time when many are mourning the demise of Indian craftsmanship, well-known designer Anupama Dayal is focussing on employment for master weavers and promoting ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
John turns producer with ‘Vicky Donor’
November 9th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) John Abraham has turned producer and is set to make cutting edge entertainers with international appeal under his banner J.A. Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Director Shoojit ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
China to give $5 million more for Pakistan’s flood victims
October 7th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian met Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Friday and told her that the Chinese government would provide $5 million in ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
From no show to showstopper: Perizaad Zorabian at LFW
March 15th, 2011 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actress Perizaad Zorabian, who has been away from the spotlight for quite some time now, made an appearance as a showstopper for designer Pria Kataria Puri's ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Chinese firms keen to invest in Rome Grand Prix
October 13th, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Oct 13 (IANS/AKI) Chinese firms are interested in investing in Rome's first Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled to take place in 2012-13, according to the company involved in organising the race."Chinese ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Hollywood film ‘Kaali…’ not about Hindu goddess: Producer
September 30th, 2010 - 9:20 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood film "Kaali - The Warrior Goddess" is inspired by mythology but not based on the Hindu goddess, says Britain-based producer Karan Arora who ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Bhindi Bazaar’ is for multiplexes, says Britain-based producer
September 26th, 2010 - 10:06 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Britain-based producer Karan Arora says his first Bollywood venture "Bhindi Bazaar", which deals with the issue of pickpocketing in Mumbai, has the global appeal ... Read more...
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Katrina’s Desi Barbie To Become Available Worldwide
August 25th, 2010 - 11:30 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has enough international appeal to charm the viewers and now the "Desi Barbie' inspired by the actress will just be an added ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
UN aid for Pak flood victims to focus on survival needs of six million people
August 11th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Geneva, Aug 11 (ANI): The United Nations has said that aid for Pakistan flood victims will focus on the survival needs of six million people."We are focusing for now on six million ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Shah Rukh’s IPL Partner Teams Up With Playboy Playmate
June 12th, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After the Mexican hottie Barbara Mori paired up with Hrithik Roshan in Kites and Sarah Thompson got together with Ranbir Kapoor in Raajneeti, it ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Kites makes it to the Top Ten in North America
May 24th, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Kites has gained mixed reviews in India but seems that people in North America have loved the movie so much so that it has made it ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Kites’ a step to make Indian films global: Anurag Basu (Interview)
May 14th, 2010 - 9:41 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Director Anurag Basu believes Indian films are far from being global and his new film "Kites" is finally an endeavour to reach out to the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
k.d. lang Performs In TV Week Logie Awards
May 2nd, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Melbourne, May 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The TV Week Logie Red Carpet turned out to be one of the most star-studded event once again this year. Every person from the television ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Will Tharoor survive Kerala’s charged politics?
April 25th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi/New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Will Shashi Tharoor be able to survive in Kerala's highly-charged political atmosphere being the self-confessed novice that he is? While the common people in Kerala are ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Princess Diana’s Ancestral Home To Auction Some Belongings
March 31st, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
London, United Kingdom, Mar 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The family of Princess Diana who died of a car accident in 1997 is according to reports going to auction some famous paintings, ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Princess Diana’s brother to sell family heirloom
March 30th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 30 (IANS) Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, has decided to sell off his family treasures to collect up to 30 million pounds, a media report said.
Earl Spencer, who plans ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Liza Minnelli to replace Alesha Dixon on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’?
January 28th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): Cabaret legend Liza Minnelli is reportedly lined up to replace Alesha Dixon on dancing talent show 'Strictly Come Dancing'.However, the 63-year-old star has to first get her knee ... Read more...
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Hollywood’s Sarah Thompson heading to Bollywood
January 18th, 2010 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 18 (ANI): Hollywood beauty Sarah Thompson Kane is reportedly heading to Bollywood to act as hero Ranbir Kapoor's American girlfriend in the blockbuster drama 'Raajneeti.'Los Angeles born Sarah, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
UAE equestrian exhibition to open Wednesday
September 29th, 2009 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will open here Wednesday, WAM news agency reported.
Various programmes including folklore dances, art, poetry, handicraft and coffee brewing ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Death toll up to 240 in Philippine floods
September 29th, 2009 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Sep 29 (DPA) The death toll in the devastating floods brought about by storm Ketsana in the Philippines has climbed to at least 240, with 37 still missing, the government said ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Akshay Kumar says ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ will bring East, West together
July 3rd, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 3 (ANI): Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar feels that his new film Kambakkht Ishq, which also stars Hollywood superstars Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards, will bring the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Asian directors take a leading role in Cannes
May 9th, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Andrew McCathie
Cannes, May 9 (DPA) Asian cinema has proven its growing international appeal with a series of trends that have helped to transform nations such as India, China, and South Korea ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Lanka Army launches fresh assault on Tamil Tigers as international protests mount
April 27th, 2009 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Apr.27 (ANI): Sri Lankan armed forces have launched a new assault in the northern war zone despite the Tamil Tigers' call for a cease-fire.The rebel TamilNet web site said the military ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Troops capture more LTTE-held areas, UN official reaches Colombo (Lead)
April 26th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, April 26 (IANS) Troops Sunday captured more LTTE-held areas as a senior UN official arrived in Sri Lanka to assess the needs of tens of thousands of civilians who fled the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
UN chief calls for unified response on North Korea
April 8th, 2009 - 6:53 am ICT by IANS
New York, April 8 (Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has hoped that the Security Council will come out with "a unified message" on the issue of North Korean rocket launch.
"I have already ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Tradition making comeback in Indian home decor (With Images)
March 1st, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) How about a slice of Lord Krishna's Vrindavan or a touch of the Buckingham Palace in your living room? The decor in high-end Indian homes across metros, ... Read more...
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Sanjay Dutt sings for Sajid-Wajid’s ‘Chatur Singh…’
February 8th, 2009 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After making his debut as a singer a decade ago with "Aye Shivani" in "Khoobsurat" and lending his vocals to a dozen odd songs since then, the star ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Greece appeals for more tear gas as supplies run out during violent protests
December 13th, 2008 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 13 (ANI): Greece has issued an international appeal for more tear gas after supplies ran low because police fired so much of it during a week of violent protests ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Obama promotes Chicago’’s bid for 2016 Summer Olympics
November 22nd, 2008 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 22 (ANI): US President-elect Barack Obama is promoting Chicago''s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.According to the New York Times, Chicago has used its highest-profile cheerleader who spoke ... Read more...
Posted in National |
India’s condom ring tone a huge global hit (Repeating)
September 8th, 2008 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
(Attn News Editors: Repeating yesterday's story for all needing)New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Guess which Indian ring tone is being downloaded the most all over the world? No, it is not the ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
India’s condom ring tone a huge global hit
September 7th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Guess which Indian ring tone is being downloaded the most all over the world? No, it is not the latest Bollywood chartbuster, but a public health message ... Read more...
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Death toll in China crosses 55,000
May 23rd, 2008 - 10:37 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The death toll from earthquake in southwest China on Friday crossed 55,000 with nearly 25,000 people still missing.Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has stated that the ... Read more...
Posted in National |
China quake toll crosses 51,000
May 22nd, 2008 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
Beijing, May 22 (ANI): The death toll from the earthquake in China's Sichuan province has increased to over 51,000, with another 30,000 people missing.
Officials revised the figure as they made ... Read more...
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