Sowmya Raoh sings for Rani again!
September 19th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Playback singer Sowmya Raoh has lent her voice to Rani Mukerji for the third time with the song "Dreamum wakeupum" from forthcoming film "Aiyyaa". She says ... Read more...
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Ranbir Kapoor sings a song for ‘Barfi’
September 10th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Although Ranbir Kapoor plays a deaf and mute person in his upcoming silent film "Barfi", he has lent his voice for a promotional song in ... Read more...
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Two arrested in Delhi for killing elderly woman
August 16th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) To lend money on interest proved costly for a 55-year-old woman, who was killed by a businessman and his associate after she demanded it back. ... Read more...
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British kids lending cash to hard-up parents
August 11th, 2012 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Worried children are lending pocket money to their cash-strapped parents in Britain, a study claims.Fifty-eight percent of eight to 15-year-olds said they fret about family finances, ... Read more...
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Hiddleston, Bean to appear in ‘Family Guy’
July 31st, 2012 - 3:37 am ICT by IANS
London, July 31 (IANS) British actors Tim Hiddleston and Sean Bean are to appear together in a new episode of "Family Guy".According to femalefirst.co.uk, the actors will both have guest ... Read more...
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Rupert Grint carries the Olympic torch
July 26th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rupert Grint who plays as Ronn in the famous Harry Potter films is the latest star to relay for the Olympic torch.The star who gained immense popularity ... Read more...
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Dont mix fashion with politics: Marc Jacobs
July 21st, 2012 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 21 (IANS) Fashion designer Marc Jacobs, who recently lent support to gay rights and US President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, says it could be a bad idea ... Read more...
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Reality shows draw youths to instant fame, says Tochi Raina (With Image)
June 25th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Sufi singer Tochi Raina, who lent his voice to chartbusters like "Pardesi", "Gal mitthi mitthi" and "Saibo", says reality shows have urged the youths towards ... Read more...
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Julius Erving ordered to pay over $230,000 for an unpaid loan
June 4th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The NBA legend Julius Erving has been ordered to pay more than $230,000 for an unpaid 2009 loan.
Georgia Primary Bank, the institution that lent ... Read more...
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‘Britain must improve maths skills’
May 28th, 2012 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 28 (IANS) Britain must place more value on teaching maths in schools or risk falling behind rapidly growing Asian competitors, the executive chairman of Google has said.People with ... Read more...
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Help artists in distress: Pakistani daily
May 23rd, 2012 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 23 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily has highlighted the plight of a Pakistani pop music pioneer and demanded that the government should disburse funds and lend support ... Read more...
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Will Smith’s daughter in ‘Madagascar 3′?
May 14th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Actors Jada Pinkett and Will Smith's daughter has lent her voice to one of the newly introduced characters in "Madagascar 3 - Europe's Most ... Read more...
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Big B recreates ‘My name is Anthony Gonsalves’
May 8th, 2012 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is set to recreate the magic of "Amar Akbar Anthony" in a special track for Rohit Shetty's "Bol Bachchan". In the song, he ... Read more...
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Shamir Tandon set to launch anti-piracy song
April 25th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Composer Shamir Tandon has created an anti-piracy song to spread awareness about intellectual property rights. Sung by seven singers, including legendary Asha Bhosle's 10-year-old ... Read more...
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I was bullied: Justin Bieber
April 12th, 2012 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber, who has lent his single "Born to be somebody" to a documentary that talks about bullying in schools, says he too was ... Read more...
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Woman throws acid on face of lover
March 21st, 2012 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, March 21 (IANS) A married woman threw acid on the face of a man she was having an affair with as she suspected him of harbouring bad intentions towards ... Read more...
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Playback singing has lost it’s glory days: Shaan
March 13th, 2012 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Singer Shaan, known for his mesmerizing voice, feels playback singing has lost its charm and that actors should start singing their own songs."Playback singing has ... Read more...
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Swift teaches guitar to Efron
March 3rd, 2012 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 3 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift has been giving guitar lessons to actor Zac Efron.Efron and Swift have lent their voices to animated film "The Lorax". During its ... Read more...
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season
February 22nd, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. The period is one of the most solemn on the calendar of Christians. Fasting and praying is ... Read more...
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Today is Shrove Tuesday
February 22nd, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Shrove Tuesday is another name used for Fat Tuesday. The day marks the last day until the Christian ritual of Lenten.
Several activities are used to ... Read more...
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History of Fat Tuesday
February 21st, 2012 - 10:53 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Also known as the Mardi Gras, the Fat Tuesday has been a major celebration around the world each year. Many people may not be aware of it ... Read more...
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Rangers’ invisible £24m being investigated
February 17th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Glasgow, Feb 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Investigators have been called in to help unravel how £24 million lent to the Scottish club Rangers disappeared. Auditors looking into the finances of the club have ... Read more...
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Wrong to exploit Mr. Bachchan’s love: Sujoy Ghosh
February 8th, 2012 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Film director Sujoy Ghosh feels honoured that Amitabh Bachchan lent his voice to the song "Ekla Cholo Re" for his "Kahaani" but he doesn't want ... Read more...
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Chinese banks lend $27 bn for low-cost housing
January 31st, 2012 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 31 (IANS) Chinese banks lent 175.1 billion yuan (about $27 billion) to construct low-cost houses in the country in 2011.The money accounted for 50.1 percent of the sector's ... Read more...
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Greatest match of my life: Djokovic
January 30th, 2012 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 30 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic believes the Australian Open final victory over Spaniard Rafael Nadal was the greatest of his life and the match would be ... Read more...
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Gilani ex-aide jailed for bank fraud
January 26th, 2012 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool was sentenced to four years in imprisonment Thursday in a bank fraud case by ... Read more...
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I’m glowing because of my kids: Kajol
January 20th, 2012 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Kajol, last seen in "Toonpur Ka Superhero", says she is extremely happy with the way her life has shaped up and the doting mother ... Read more...
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Big B lends voice for Kailash Kher’s new album
January 10th, 2012 - 11:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday released "Rangeele", the new album of soulful singer Kailash Kher.The event witnessed a scintillating live performance by Kher.Besides Amitabh, who has ... Read more...
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Whatmore quits as Knight Riders coach
January 1st, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Renowned cricket coach Dav Whatmore Sunday resigned as head coach of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. He is the front runner to become ... Read more...
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Speaking English was a huge problem for me: Dhanush
December 28th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) "Kolaveri Di" lyrics are a hotchpotch mix of English and Tamil, the singing style doesn't conform to any particular style and it was sung by a ... Read more...
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Kingfisher Airlines owes Rs.132.78 crore in TDS dues
December 20th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The government Tuesday informed parliament that cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines has not deposited with the exchequer Rs.132.78 crore which the airline deducted from the salaries of ... Read more...
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Video game lends cutting edge to genetic research
December 7th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 7 (IANS) A video game known as Phylo has lent a cutting edge to genetic research, especially understanding the role DNA plays in Alzheimer's, diabetes and cancer, reveals ... Read more...
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Daler Mehndi goes devotional for ‘I Am Singh’ (With Image)
November 18th, 2011 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi, who is known for his foot-tapping Punjabi numbers, has sung devotional songs in the upcoming film "I Am Singh". And ... Read more...
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Pakistan passes pro-women bill
November 16th, 2011 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a bill aimed at elminating crimes against women and ending practices like forced marriages to settle disputes.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza ... Read more...
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Dravid scores century, India falter again (Lead)
August 22nd, 2011 - 1:23 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 21 (IANS) India were staring at another huge loss and a series whitewash against England as they were left with seven wickets after the fourth day's play ... Read more...
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