Jamia Bazaar’s second edition gets bigger, better
February 11th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) After the roaring success of the first season, the second edition of Jamia Bazaar is expected to witness wide participation from females in Jamia ... Read more...
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All animals used in ‘Housefull 2′ fake: John Abraham
February 11th, 2012 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor John Abraham, a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has clarified that all animals shown in his upcoming film "Housefull ... Read more...
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Venezuela Mars mission after 2030: Chavez
February 11th, 2012 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Feb 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said Friday his country would be able to send a mission to Mars after 2030."Venezuela has stepped onto the road ... Read more...
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Spreading awareness about tech innovations the Microsoft way
February 10th, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Software giant Microsoft has launched its annual DreamSpark Yatra to to share knowledge and spread awareness about innovations in technology that aims at targeting 60,000 ... Read more...
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Is Apple going to announce the release date of iPad 3 soon?
February 9th, 2012 - 11:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
San Francisco, Feb 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is a lot of speculation always about upcoming Apple products and the latest product that is on everyone’s mind is the iPad 3. Some sources ... Read more...
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First joint trade chamber for divided Kashmir chooses chief
February 9th, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 9 (IANS) As part of the cross Line of Control (LoC) initiatives between two parts of Kashmir, a Srinagar-based businessman was Thursday elected to head a business interests ... Read more...
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PVR sets foot in eastern India, opens multiplex in Howrah
February 9th, 2012 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
Howrah, Feb 9 (IANS) Priya Village Roadshow (PVR) Cinemas, which is now eyeing eastern India, Thursday launched its first multiplex here and Sanjeev Bijli said that the company planned to ... Read more...
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Vodafone Group’s quarterly India revenue grows 6.3 percent
February 9th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Britain-based telecom firm Vodafone Group Thursday reported a 6.3 percent rise in its India revenue at 1.02 billion pounds ($1.62 billion) for the quarter ... Read more...
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Technopark IT firm carves niche in mobile applications
February 9th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 (IANS) In less than two years, the Technopark-based Schogini Systems have made giant strides in mobile applications, touching 3,000 downloads every day of their around 450 ... Read more...
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Lahore’s Hira Mandi: a love affair
February 9th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Hira Mandi, the traditional red light quarter of Lahore, lives in the popular mindscape through its stories of longing, loss and 'mujras' after the ... Read more...
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Yahoo! expands language base with launch of Bengali service
February 8th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Yahoo! India and Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP) Wednesday announced a partnership to deliver premium digital content in Bengali to the Indian Internet audience.The co-branded property ... Read more...
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Challenger Launch halter Roger Boisjoly dies
February 8th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Utah, Feb 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Roger Boisjoly, who is better known as the person who tried to halt the launch of the Challenger shuttle has died. Actually he died in January 2012, ... Read more...
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Over 250 companies to participate in BioAsia 2012
February 7th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The stage is set for the ninth edition of BioAsia, the annual global bio business forum, beginning here Feb 9.According to Federation of Asian Biotech Associations ... Read more...
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Machines control over human beings astounds Kailash Kher
February 7th, 2012 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Singer-Composer Kailash Kher says he is surprised the way technology and social networking sites have controlled human emotions."Just like during the Indus Valley and the ... Read more...
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Not a perfect mom yet: Kiran Rao
February 7th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who became a mother to son Azaad last year in December, says she is not a perfect mother yet but is enjoying motherhood."I ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga launching her own social network
February 6th, 2012 - 11:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beverly Hills, Feb 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fans of Lady Gaga can look forward to chatting with their idol on a social network. LittleMonsters.com will launch very soon and the site promises to ... Read more...
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Iran to launch new generation of satellites
February 6th, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Feb 6 (IANS) Iran is planning to send a new generation of satellites into orbit to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic republic's establishment, Defence Minister Brigadier General ... Read more...
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First Rushdie, now Taslima - end of cultural tolerance? (West Bengal Newsletter)
February 5th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) The cancellation of the release of controversial author Taslima Nasreen's autobiography at the famed Kolkata Book Fair has thrown the spotlight on the destructive clout ... Read more...
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Iran holds military drill
February 4th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Feb 4 (IANS) Iran Saturday launched a military drill on its southern territorial waters.The exercise dubbed Hamiane Velayat is conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the China ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s luxury train completes maiden run
February 4th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Pakistan's first luxury business train completed its maiden journey between the Lahore and Karachi cities Saturday.The Business Express was launched by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Force India launch 2012 car
February 3rd, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
Silverstone, Feb 3 (IANS) Sahara Force India Friday unveiled their car for the 2012 Formula One season as Paul Di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg pulled the covers off the VJM05 ... Read more...
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Apple starts China online sale of iPhone 4S
February 3rd, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 3 (IANS) Apple has opened online sales of its latest iPhone 4S in China but has not specified any delivery date to its customer, a media report said ... Read more...
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Maruti plans to roll out SUVs and MPVs
February 3rd, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki has ramped up production of the diesel versions of its passenger cars and plans to roll out SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) and MPVs (Multi-purpose ... Read more...
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Rahul Bose’s worst Valentine’s Day!
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Valentine's Day is approaching, and Rahul Bose is sad and says this will be his worst Valentine's ever, thanks to his single status."The worst Valentine is ... Read more...
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Iran launches satellite
February 3rd, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran has successfully launched an observation satellite, Iranian news network Press TV reported Friday.The domestically-built Navid (Harbinger) satellite is designed to take pictures of the ... Read more...
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India, US to cooperate on labour issues
February 3rd, 2012 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) India and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for conducting a dialogue and to cooperate on future labour and employment ... Read more...
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Real defend lead, Barca try to catch up in La Liga
February 2nd, 2012 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Feb 2 (IANS) Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are set to play their Spanish La Liga matches Saturday. Barca have to win their match if they are to a ... Read more...
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ABD launches new brandy in Kerala
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 2 (IANS) India's third largest spirits company, Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. Ltd., Thursday announced its foray into the semi-premium brandy segment in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh with ... Read more...
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Snow forces Ferrari to call-off 2012 F1 car launch
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Ferrari have cancelled the launch of their car for the upcoming Formula One season due to heavy snow around the company's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.Ferrari would ... Read more...
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MNP likely to see more takers following SC ruling
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A mass switchover by mobile users is likely in the telecom sector as customers would now plan to port in to different networks following the ... Read more...
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Mamata enjoys relaxing day at Sundarbans
February 2nd, 2012 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sonakhali (West Bengal), Feb 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee enjoyed a rare relaxing day on cruise, piloting a launch in the tranquil of Sundarbans, the home ... Read more...
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With kids around, no time for romance: Manyata Dutt
February 2nd, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) With Valentine's Day round the corner, Manyata Dutt wants to spend some quality time with husband Sanjay Dutt. However, she admits that romance has taken ... Read more...
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Seiko launches limited edition watches
February 1st, 2012 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 1 (IANS) Seiko Watch India Wednesday launched its exclusive collection of luxury watches Ananta, in the price range of Rs.1-5 lakh per piece."Over the last few years, we ... Read more...
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Indian-American father-son duo quits Obama Administration
February 1st, 2012 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) An Indian-American father-son duo, possibly the only one serving in senior positions in the Obama Administration, is leaving their positions for private sector jobs.Popularly known ... Read more...
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Organisers cancel launch of Taslima’s book at scheduled venue
February 1st, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IANS) Close on the heels of the Salman Rushdie controversy at the Jaipur Literary Meet, the seventh volume of controversial author Taslima Nasreen's autobiography was not ... Read more...
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