British company to offer 500,000 miles journey around the Moon
June 20th, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, June 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS)
An Isle of Man-based Company is planning to offer seats to those willing to complete a journey around the Moon. The first of these journeys could take place ... Read more...
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‘Stayin’ Alive’ singer Robin Gibb dead
May 21st, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 21 (IANS) Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who was battling colon and liver cancer, died Sunday. He was 62."The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce ... Read more...
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Chidambaram overruled officials on 2G, apex court told
April 4th, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court was told Wednesday that Home Minister P. Chidambaram, in his earlier capacity of finance minister, overruled officials who favoured an upward ... Read more...
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Paul Smith designs stamps for London Olympics (With Image)
January 17th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 17 (IANS) British designer Paul Smith is designing exclusive stamps for the London Olympics.The Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad or London 2012 ... Read more...
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Boxer Poonia settles for silver at Comonwealth Youth Games
September 12th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian boxer Rahul Poonia lost 6:13 to England's Jack Bateson in the finals of the 49 kg category to settle for a silver at the ... Read more...
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Boxing team sure of medals at Commonwealth Youth Games
September 7th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) A six-member boxing team, part of the 31 member Indian contingent, left Wednesday for the Isle of Man to participate in the Commonwealth Youth Games.The ... Read more...
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2G scam: CBI, ED team to probe money trail
June 13th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) A joint team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials is expected to leave for Britain and the Channel Islands ... Read more...
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Expedite tax information exchange between countries: Pranab
May 4th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, May 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said countries need to expedite the process of signing agreements that will allow them to swap information on tax ... Read more...
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India, Bahamas ink deal to share tax information
February 12th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India has signed a tax information exchange accord with the Bahamas, the fourth in a series of agreements intended to tighten the noose on tax evaders and ... Read more...
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India, British Virgin Islands to share tax information
February 10th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) In a bid to tighten the noose on tax evaders and track black money stashed in tax havens, India has signed an agreement with the British Virgin ... Read more...
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Supreme Court to hear black money issue
February 10th, 2011 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Thursday conduct a hearing in the black money case a day after the Centre notified it that the illegal money stashed in ... Read more...
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Trinidad and Tobago to host next commonwealth speakers meet
January 15th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The 21st Commonwealth presiding officers conference will be held in Trinidad and Tobago in 2012, an official release said Saturday. Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar ... Read more...
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‘Legend of Holy Thorn in Glastonbury’ set for Hollywood treatment
January 12th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): Hollywood producers are set to make a film on the Glastonbury legend of Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Thorn.'Glastonbury: Isle of Light'- the 50-mllion-pound budget film- is ... Read more...
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New MRSA strain found on Isle of Man
December 25th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 25 (ANI): A new strain of the superbug Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that predominately affects young, fit and healthy people has been detected on the Isle of Man.The island's Department ... Read more...
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Medals Tally, Day 10
October 14th, 2010 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Medals tally on the 10th day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games Wednesday. Australia continued to lead the tally while England pushed India to the third place.Rank ... Read more...
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Athletes floored by hospitality, want to explore India
October 13th, 2010 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) As they prepare to return home after two exciting weeks, athletes and officials at the Commonwealth Games say they are overwhelmed by their India experience.Many ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally
October 13th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Medals tally of the Commonwealth Games (6:00 pm) on the 10th day of the competition. Australia continued to lead the tally while England pushed India to the ... Read more...
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Athletes leave but 5,000 to be there for closing
October 13th, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) With most Commonwealth Games sporting events over, athletes from some countries have begun leaving, thinning the crowds at the Games Village.But key areas in the huge ... Read more...
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CWG Medals table
October 13th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Medals tally Tuesday on the ninth day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games:Australia continued to top the leaderboard, while India is at second position.Rank Nation Gold Silver ... Read more...
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CWG medals tally, eighth day
October 12th, 2010 - 1:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Medals tally Monday on the eighth day of competitions at the Commonwealth Games. Australia continued to top the leaderboard while India is at second position.
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal1Australia6440391432India302328813England2749351114Canada231528665South Africa12119326Nigeria8711267Kenya867218Malaysia788239Singapore5561610Scotland4871911Samoa301412New Zealand21762513Jamaica231614Pakistan212515Cyprus201316Uganda200217Wales1591518Bahamas113519Nauru110220Botswana103421Cayman ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally: Day seven of competitions
October 11th, 2010 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Medals tally Sunday after seven days of competitions at the Commonwealth Games. Australia continued to top the leaderboard while India reclaimed its second position.
Rank Nation ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally, Day Six
October 10th, 2010 - 1:37 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Medals tally at the Commonwealth Games Saturday. Australia continued to be atop the leaderboard while England overtook India to claim the second position.Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally
October 9th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Medals tally at the Commonwealth Games Saturday. Australia continued to be atop the leaderboard while England overtook India to claim the second position.Rank Nation Gold ... Read more...
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CWG Medals tally, Day Five
October 9th, 2010 - 1:54 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Medals tally of the Commonwealth Games Friday:Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Australia 47 24 27 98
2 India 20 16 12 48
3 England 19 37 20 76
4 ... Read more...
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CWG Medals Tally
October 8th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Medals Tally of the Commonwealth Games:
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Australia37201976
2India19141144
3England12261351
4Canada1221428
5South Africa55616
6Nigeria44513
7Malaysia34411
8Singapore2248
9Scotland1247
10Kenya1113
11Jamaica1102
12Nauru1001
13Uganda1001
14New Zealand07310
15Wales0527
16Sri Lanka0112
17Cameroon0112
18Pakistan0101
19Saint Vincent0101
20Isle of Man0022
21Trinidad and Tobago0011
22Bangladesh0011
23Cyprus0011
24Namibia0011
25Northern Ireland0011
26Totals979595287 Read more...
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CWG: Medals tally, fourth day
October 8th, 2010 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The medals tally in the Commonwealth Games on the fourth day of the competitions Thursday.Gold Silver Bronze TotalAustralia 32 19 18 69India 14 11 9 34England 12 ... Read more...
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CWG: Medals tally at noon
October 7th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The medals tally in the Commonwealth Games till 12 noon on the fourth day of the competitions Thursday.
... Read more...
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British Comedy Actor Norman Wisdom Passes Away At 95
October 5th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Much acclaimed actor Norman Wisdom, who is best known for his slapstick characters in many popular films, passed away on Monday. The news of the veteran actor's demise has been ... Read more...
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Comic actor Sir Norman Wisdom dies aged 95
October 5th, 2010 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 5 (ANI): Comic actor Sir Norman Wisdom (95), who suffered a series of strokes over the past six months, died at a nursing home on the Isle of Man on ... Read more...
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Africa has highest, Americas the least countries at CWG (Lead)
October 3rd, 2010 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Africa has the highest number of countries and the Americas the least among the 71 nations and territories from five continents and two regions participating in the ... Read more...
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Boycott threat to Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
October 3rd, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): Scotland, the Isle of Man and Canada have threatened to boycott the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony because they claim organisers have not told them enough about the ... Read more...
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Scotland says up to athletes whether to attend Delhi CWG opening ceremony or not
October 3rd, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Scotland's athletes have been told they do not have to attend the opening ceremony of the Delhi Commonwealth Games today due to fears of staying in holding areas ... Read more...
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New Zealand denies Delhi CWG opening ceremony boycott reports
October 3rd, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 3(ANI): New Zealand has categorically denied that they are planning to boycott the Delhi Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony on Sunday.A New Zealand Olympic Committee spokesperson said that the team ... Read more...
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Around 1250 athletes to check into CWG Games Village today
September 30th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.30 (ANI): A strong contingent of around 1250 athletes and officials is arriving in Delhi today to participate in the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, thereby taking the total number of ... Read more...
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Games Village top class, say Isle of Man shooters
September 28th, 2010 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Pragya Tiwari
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) They came here fearing the worst. But the Games Village came as a pleasant surprise for shooters from the Isle of Man -- the ... Read more...
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