‘Resident Evil: Retribution’ bigger, better than ever
September 14th, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) With more twists and turns, high quality video game spirit and action bigger than ever, "Resident Evil: Retribution", the fifth instalment of horror film series ... Read more...
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Good atmospherics exist, say experts on Krishna trip
September 7th, 2012 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Good atmospherics exist for strengthening the peace process between Pakistan and India, said experts as Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna arrives here on three-day visit ... Read more...
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Kiwi rescuers free baby seal entangled in a thong
September 6th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 6 (IANS) A seal pup in New Zealand had a lucky escape after getting entangled in a thong which rescuers found wrapped around its neck.The creature was swimming ... Read more...
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Rinku Karmakar prefers drama over comic roles
August 21st, 2012 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) "I am a drama queen and I like drama," says Rinku Karmarkar, who will be seen essaying a double-role in "Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch ... Read more...
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Character rules small screen, not story: Samir Soni (With Images)
August 16th, 2012 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) "Parichay-Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka" has taken a 10-year-jump. Samir Soni, who plays the male lead in it, says it will take the plot to ... Read more...
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When TV channels refuse break, Ekta’s soaps take leaps
August 10th, 2012 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Film producer and TV czarina Ekta Kapoor says TV channels' refusal to give a few months break to shows forces her to incorporate leaps in ... Read more...
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Olympic athletics: Isinbayeva confident ahead of pole vault final
August 4th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian pole vault world record holder Yelena Isinbayeva is in a confident mood after qualifying for the Olympic final, she said Saturday.Isinbayeva easily qualified for ... Read more...
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Karan Tacker prefers roles closer to his age
August 4th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) TV actor Karan Tacker, 26, is more comfortable playing roles closer to his age, and says he would not be okay with a 20-year leap in ... Read more...
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Post Higgs, Cern turns spotlight on dark matter
July 8th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 8 (IANS) Post Higgs boson's discovery, touted as the biggest leap in physics, scientists at CERN are preparing to turn the spotlight on dark matter.Physicists believe dark ... Read more...
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Petrova returns to WTA top 20
June 24th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former world No.3 Nadia Petrova has returned to the top 20 in the latest WTA rankings published Sunday.The Russian rose two places to No. 20. ... Read more...
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TV actor Sachin Parikh prefers negative roles
June 18th, 2012 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) TV actor Sachin Parikh, who is seen as wife-beater Jagan Mehta in "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge", says he enjoys playing negative characters as they are more ... Read more...
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I want to produce a musical: Vikas Bhalla
May 26th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Actor-musician Vikas Bhalla, currently seen as Veer Singh Bundela on popular TV show "Uttaran", says he wants to take a big leap into the world ... Read more...
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Chanderpaul digs in at top; Samuels, Roach also move up
May 23rd, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, May 23 (IANS/CMC) World No. One batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has stretched his lead at the top of the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) batting rankings, following his two half-centuries in ... Read more...
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British working women quitting for childcare
April 22nd, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) A rising number of working mothers in Britain are quitting their jobs for childcare since its cost is going through the roof.Latest figures have revealed these ... Read more...
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‘Uttaran’ takes 18-year leap, Tina plays double role
March 20th, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Popular show "Uttaran" is set to take an 18-year leap, with actress Tina Datta playing a double role as 35-plus Ichcha and her young daughter ... Read more...
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India lose to Oman 1-5 in football
February 23rd, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Muscat, Feb 23 (IANS) India went down 1-5 to higher-ranked Oman in a football friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Stadium here Thursday.Joaquim Abranches scored the solitary goal for ... Read more...
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Bajaj Auto unveils new Pulsar 200NS
January 30th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Bajaj Auto Monday unveiled a new motorcycle model -- Pulsar 200NS -- which will be commercially launched in the beginning of the next fiscal.
"A ... Read more...
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Pakistani parliamentary panel endorses India’s MFN status
January 11th, 2012 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) A Pakistani parliamentary panel has endorsed the government's decision to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, a leap forward in boosting sub-continental trade ties.The ... Read more...
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gives birth to a baby girl
November 16th, 2011 - 11:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Mumbai, Nov 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) One of India’s best known couple’s Aishwarya Rai and husband Abhishek Bachchan have welcomed their first baby into their family. The baby was reportedly born after ... Read more...
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Formula One will broaden scope of sports in India: Ganguly
October 20th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) Former Indian cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly is gung-ho about the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix and feels it will be a big leap in broadening ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs’ biography to release Oct 24
October 7th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Oct 7 (IANS) US publisher Simon & Schuster said Thursday it will advance the release date of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' official biography to Oct 24.
It ... Read more...
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Minister upbeat on Pakistan’s economy
September 28th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Positive macro-economic performance coupled with expected investment inflows into Pakistan would help bolster the national economy, a senior minister has said.Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, who ... Read more...
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I am excited about next chapter: Harding
September 28th, 2011 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 28 (IANS) Singer Sarah Harding says she is "excited and scared" about her life since splitting from her fiance Tom Crane.The 29-year-old separated from Crane earlier this month ... Read more...
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World Athletics: India’s Mayookha finishes 9th in long jump
August 28th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Daegu (South Korea), Aug 28 (IANS) India's woman long jumper Mayookha Johny finished ninth in World Athletics Championships here Sunday.Mayookha, who was the third Indian ever to qualify for the ... Read more...
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World Athletics: Mayookha qualifies for long jump finals
August 27th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Daegu (South Korea), Aug 27 (IANS) India's Mayookha Johny qualified for the final of the women's long jump event at the World Athletics Championships with a leap of 6.53 metres.She ... Read more...
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Abu-Sandeep celebrate silver jubilee in fashion industry (With image)
August 4th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who completed 25 years in the fashion industry Thursday, say fashion was just taking birth in India ... Read more...
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Agra top favourite tourism spot
August 1st, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Around 80 lakh tourists visited the Agra Archaeological Circle, comprising eight monuments, in 2010-11 with the Taj Mahal the top favourite.The Agra circle wrested the ... Read more...
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Delhi revenue collection takes a leap: Dikshit
May 25th, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Delhi government's revenue collection has shown impressive growth, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday. Revenue collection increased to Rs.16,478 crore during 2010-11 from Rs.13,448 ... Read more...
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Silver for Ram, Seema gets bronze in Asian Grand Prix
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India's middle distance runner Ghamanda Ram and discus thrower Seema Antil won silver and bronze medals in the first leg of the Asian Grand Prix ... Read more...
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Diesel cars beat hybrids in fuel efficiency
May 6th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 6 (IANS) Some diesel cars are beating the over-hyped hybrids in terms of fuel efficiency.
Toyota's petrol-electric Prius, which led the race for hybrids a decade ago, achieved ... Read more...
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Christina Hendricks pictured naked in film before ‘Mad Men’ fame
April 14th, 2011 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Actress Christina Hendricks has been pictured showing off her naked body in a film that had been made before she was noticed for her curves in 'Mad Men'.Hendricks, ... Read more...
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Brit man, who changed gender, wins modelling contract
March 15th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 15 (ANI): A man in Britain, who was a 16st bodybuilding father, transformed himself into a glamorous woman after struggling with his gender for years, and won himself a modelling ... Read more...
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A club which keeps Kenyan cricket alive
March 7th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Clad in bright green, Kenya's World Cup jersey, the six-foot, burly Lakhdeep Babra stands out in the crowd at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium. The Anglo-Indian, ... Read more...
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Now, cost of winning a UK Premier League match is 7.2 million pounds: Research
February 6th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.6 (ANI): The cost of winning a Premier League football match is 7.2 million pounds, proof that spending power has become more important than skill.
Research by a leading business analyst has ... Read more...
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Randi Zuckerberg Speaks Of Online Film Popularity At Golden Globe 2011 Red Carpet
January 17th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Jan 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Randi Zuckerberg last night indeed was on a high note. Her excitement had surely taken a leap after "The Social Network" went on to become one ... Read more...
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