Yatai to face Wolfsburg in friendly match
July 8th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Changchun (China), July 8 (IANS) Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai will play against German Bundesliga team Wolfsburg July 28, the club announced.Wolfsburg will be the first big-named European ... Read more...
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Himalaya Optical ties up with Tom Davies
May 11th, 2012 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Optical and eye care retail chain Himalaya Optical Friday announced its tie-up with London-based acclaimed spectacle designer Tom Davies.The made-to-order collection will be available through ... Read more...
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Neymar, Messi in charity match
April 1st, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 1 (IANS) Santos star striker Neymar has been invited to take part in a charity match featuring Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi.The friendly match will consist of ... Read more...
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Stage set for pulsating semi-final between Strykers and Comets
March 31st, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The stage is set for a pulsating semifinal between leaders Chandigarh Comets and the redoubtable Pune Strykers in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) to be ... Read more...
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Every sport needs an icon: Suniel Shetty
March 26th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Citing the phenomenal popularity of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actor Suniel Shetty, who will host the wrestling show "EPW-Saviours", says it is important to create an ... Read more...
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Foreign players also benefit from IPL: Sekar
March 25th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils mentor T.A. Sekar Sunday said it is not just Indian youngsters but also international players who benefit from the experience of playing ... Read more...
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Foreign coaches divided on presence of stars in Chinese football
February 21st, 2012 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Feb 21 (IANS) The arrival of renowned foreign players like Nicolas Anelka will hardly benefit the growth of Chinese football, some Dutch coaches working in China feel, ... Read more...
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Indian footballers want a well managed PLS
February 14th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Indian footballers want the much awaited Professional League Soccer (PLS) managed well so that it benefits the game in the country.Ace striker Sunil Chettri said ... Read more...
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Celebs condole Whitney Houston’s death
February 12th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) From Bollywood celebs like Akshay Kumar and Sunidhi Chauhan to international stars Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have shared their grief and sorrow at ... Read more...
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World realising importance of Indian audiences: Anil Kapoor
December 5th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor, who plays an Indian business tycoon in "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol", believes that the international film fraternity is gradually realising the importance ... Read more...
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Stars, listeners bridge gap as music booms in India
October 30th, 2011 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The booming music industry is bridging the gap between Indian fans and international stars as the business of music moves to the interactive digital ... Read more...
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Alejandro Sanz, Tony Bennett perform in Mexico
October 28th, 2011 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Oct 28 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz shared the stage with veteran crooner Tony Bennett during an awards gala in Mexico City.The sinters performed together, mixing Spanish ... Read more...
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Katrina most searched celeb on mobile videos
October 14th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been named the most searched celebrity on mobile videos in a new survey. She has beaten international stars Britney ... Read more...
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My company’s ties with players not commercial: Kumble
October 13th, 2011 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Former India Test captain Anil Kumble said his firm Tenvic is a player management company which does not benefit commercially from the players' ... Read more...
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Sari gets makeover, new look lures Hollywood
September 28th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) That magical drape called sari is spotted not just in the Indian woman's wardrobe, it has international connoisseurs too. From Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen ... Read more...
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International music festival kicks off in Rio
September 24th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, Sep 24 (IANS) After a ten-year hiatus, the world's largest music festival, Rock in Rio, returned to its hometown Rio de Janeiro for seven days of ... Read more...
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Freida Pinto dazzles on the red carpet of the premiere of ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
July 29th, 2011 - 11:15 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto dazzled one and all at the red carpet premiere of her new movie ‘Rise of the Planet of the ... Read more...
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Indian music speaks to soul: rock icon Steven Tyler (Interview)
May 21st, 2011 - 11:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) You know him as a rock icon, famous for his on-stage antics, powerful voice and signature screams. But there are things about Aerosmith frontman ... Read more...
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KKR fans seek divine intervention to turn team’s fortune
April 9th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans are now seeking divine intervention to change the fortunes of their Indian Premier League (IPL) team which has the dubious ... Read more...
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Collingwood says feels guilty over not gauging Yardy’s ‘depression’
March 28th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 28(ANI): England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has said that teammate Michael Yardy's decision to pull out of the World Cup due to depression came as a complete shock to him.Collingwood said ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka respects ‘depressed’ Yardy’s decision to pull out of World Cup: Jayawardene
March 25th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar 25(ANI): Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said that his team respects England all-rounder Michael Yardy's decision to pull out of the World Cup due to depression.Sri Lanka will ... Read more...
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Yardy pulls out of World Cup quarter-final citing depression
March 24th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar.24 (ANI): Depression has forced England spin bowler Michael Yardy to pull out of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Sri Lanka in Colombo."The Sussex all-rounder Michael Yardy has been withdrawn ... Read more...
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Sunidhi Chauhan Heats It Up With Enrique Iglesias For ‘I Can Feel You’
January 31st, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Many international artists would vie for the spot that Sunidhi Chauhan recently held, the Indian singer just competed her first number with the hot Enrique Iglesias. For the last six ... Read more...
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Rajasthan Royals signs four players from Ranji squad
January 12th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have signed four 'uncapped' players from the state Ranji Trophy squad -- Deepak Chahar, Ashok Maneria, Aakash Chopra and Dishant Yagnik -- for the fourth season ... Read more...
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L’Oreal: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Still Continues To Be Our Spokesperson!
January 11th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
actress Frieda Pinto.This news came as a shock to many. The source of this speculation was absence of Ash from the ‘Happy New Year’ television commercial of L’Oreal. The commercial ... Read more...
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IPL responsible for Australia’s decline: Miandad
January 11th, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Australia's stunning downfall saying the money-spinning Twenty20 league has left their top cricketers completely distracted.Miandad's ... Read more...
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Colourful, kitschy Indian fashion a hit abroad
December 16th, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Radhika Bhirani
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Time was when the Indian fashion industry was considered immature for its bright colours and embellishments, but not any more. Bags with imprints of ... Read more...
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Joan Smalls is the new face of Estee Lauder
December 14th, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Estee Lauder has revealed that Joan Smalls will be the latest face of the company. The company revealed that the Puerto Rican “truly reflects Estée Lauder's ... Read more...
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Gene Shalit Says Goodbye To “The Today Show”
November 11th, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After 40 years of his successful career, the film and book critic Gene Shalit has announced that he would be leaving "The Today Show". Gene Shalit ... Read more...
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Percept Talent set to popularise athletes
November 10th, 2010 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The cricketing stars usually hog the limelight, but now Percept Talent Management (PTM) has decided to popularise athletes especially those who cornered glory at the 19th ... Read more...
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Percept Talent to promote CWG winners, non-cricket events
November 9th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Percept Talent Management (PTM) has decided to promote non-cricket disciplines and medal winning athletes of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010.Rajnish Sahay, chief executive officer of PTM, ... Read more...
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Spin King Warney now wants to be chat king!
November 7th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that former cricketer Shane Warne is using his network of celebrity friends to become the 'King of Chat'.Warne has secured interviews with international stars ... Read more...
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‘Lion King’ musical star Shannon Tavares dies at age 11
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:29 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) -- Actress Shannon Tavares, who starred in the famous Broadway musical "The Lion King", died at age 11 on Monday after a battle with leukemia, her family confirmed ... Read more...
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Sushmita-Kangna To Heat Up The Dancefloor In Anees Bazmee’s No Problem
October 23rd, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): With government policies clamping down heavily on the participation of foreign entertainers in Bollywood, the days of Kylie Minogue and Snoop Dogg going chiggy wiggy with ... Read more...
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Pakistan hockey team’s defeat shameful: Former Olympians
October 11th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Former Pakistan hockey Olympians and international stars attributed "faulty defence" as the prime reason for the team's "shameful" defeat to India in the Commonwealth Games, a media ... Read more...
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