Katie Holmes to showcase at NY fashion week
August 24th, 2012 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Katie Holmes is set to present her clothing line Holmes & Yang at the New York Fashion Week.The 33-year-old will present her show at the ... Read more...
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Denise Welch engaged
August 19th, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 19 (IANS) Actress Denise Welch, who separated from Tim Healy in February after 22 years of marriage, has got engaged to Lincoln Townley, who is 15 years ... Read more...
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Indian artist’s house in London occupied by protesters
June 22nd, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 22 (IANS) A house in London owned by Indian-origin artist Anish Kapoor, who designed the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower for the Olympics, was Friday occupied by a group ... Read more...
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‘Dark Night Rises’ to beat ‘The Avengers’?
June 20th, 2012 - 2:16 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) The pre-booking sales of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Night Rises" has begun and they seem promising enough to take over "The Avengers" as the highest ... Read more...
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Swan clubbed to death in Britain
March 16th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 16 (IANS) A gang lured a swan from the water using a piece of bread before they beat it to death with a club studded with nails.After killing ... Read more...
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Jolie praised for refugee work
March 11th, 2012 - 1:59 am ICT by IANS
New York, March 11 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie, who involves herself with several social causes, has been thanked for "doing incredible things".Her efforts were acknowledged at the Woman in ... Read more...
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Today is George Washington’s birthday
February 22nd, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Americans will mark the birthday of George Washington on Wednesday (22nd of February). The day is one of the most important on the calendar of the ... Read more...
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Imagining positive co-workers improves performance
January 13th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) People who conjure positive imaginary co-workers turn in better performance at workplace, above and beyond the call of duty, suggests a study.
The results showed that ... Read more...
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Wife locked up hubby as building burnt
December 9th, 2011 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) A woman in Britain has admitted to have killed her husband by locking him up in a store cupboard of a burning building.Julie Dixon, 43, had ... Read more...
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Comic book worth $15000 stolen from a Nebraska house
November 17th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Lincoln, Neb., Nov 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A thief stole a $15,000 comic book from a house in Nebraska, police say. The pricey book was stolen and the owner does not when it ... Read more...
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US copper thieves steal sword at Abraham Lincoln’s tomb
November 14th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chicago, Nov 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Authorities say thieves have stolen the copper sword that was attached to the statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln. Detectives say the thieves cut the sword ... Read more...
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Teaching a tortoise to yawn, now that’s research!
October 6th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 6 (IANS) After spending six months teaching a tortoise to yawn, a professor in Britain remarked: "Training the tortoise to yawn was very hard."Anna Wilkinson spent a good ... Read more...
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Washington monument closed indefinitely due to cracks
August 24th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Aug 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Washington Monument has been closed indefinitely after engineers reported a crack on the structure. Following the 5.8 earthquake that struck on Tuesday, the engineers carried out ... Read more...
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Taylor Swift visits military cemetery
August 5th, 2011 - 4:33 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift paid her respects to America's war heroes during a visit to a US military cemetery.Swift performed at the Verizon Center in Washington Aug ... Read more...
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Margarita Levieva to be next bond girl?
July 27th, 2011 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Russian actress Margarita Levieva is reportedly being lined up to star as the lead female character in the next James Bond film.The 31-year-old actress, who ... Read more...
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Buying drugs online fraught with risks
May 23rd, 2011 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) Buying drugs online may be dangerous as they could contain prohibited substances, a researcher says."It is clear that consumers are buying products that they think contain ... Read more...
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Home Alone house up for sale
May 6th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The house where the 1990 hit kids movie “Home Alone” was filmed has been put for sale. The owners are asking for $2.4 million for the ... Read more...
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White House replica mansion being sold for $4.65m
April 21st, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr 21 (ANI): A replica of the White House has been put on the market for 4.65 million dollars.According to Curbed, the presidential pad, which is on the market in ... Read more...
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Ford recalls 1.19 mn pick-ups
April 15th, 2011 - 11:23 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS/EFE) Ford has informed the US government that it will recall about 1.19 million F-150 pick-up trucks produced from 2004 through 2006 as well as Lincoln Mark ... Read more...
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Lincoln pharma launches ear injection
April 14th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) City-based Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LPL) Thursday announced its launch of an injection for the treatment of tinnitus - or the sensation of ringing in the ear.According ... Read more...
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Matthew McConaughey is strict father
March 22nd, 2011 - 11:02 am ICT by IANS
London, March 22 (IANS) Actor Matthew McConaughey says he is a strict father to children three-year-old son Levi and 15-month-old daughter Vida with his partner Camila Alves."Discipline is very cool. ... Read more...
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Matthew McConaughey shines in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’
March 18th, 2011 - 11:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ is a courtroom drama that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats through out and is full of complex and brilliant ... Read more...
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Ryan Phillippe’s ex could be pregnant with his baby
March 15th, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 15 (ANI): Actor Ryan Phillippe's ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp could be pregnant with his baby.According to Us magazine, a source said that Knapp, 26, who dated Phillippe, 36, last ... Read more...
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Is Ryan Phillippe, Amanda Seyfried’s romance back on track?
March 12th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): Actor Ryan Phillipe has sparked rumors that he has rekindled his romance with Amanda Seyfried, after he confirmed he is 'dating' again.The 'Lincoln Lawyer' star was said ... Read more...
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Americans rate Ronald Reagan as best-ever US President
February 19th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19(ANI): A new poll has found that more Americans identify Ronald Reagan as the best-ever US President than Abraham Lincoln or Franklin Roosevelt.According to a Gallup poll, when ... Read more...
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Bill Murray Wins Pebble Beach Golf Tournament
February 15th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Feb 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) American actor Bill Murray won the AT&T Pebble Beach Tournament, which is the largest Pro Amateur golf competition in the country, according to the Associated Press. Winning the ... Read more...
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Here’s what your TV habits say about your fear of crime
February 9th, 2011 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): What you watch on TV may say a lot about your fears and attitudes about crime, suggests a new study.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers surveyed hundreds of adults ... Read more...
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US teen busted for DUI while dressed as breathalyser given 90-day jail term
February 5th, 2011 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 5 (ANI): A teenager is US, who was caught drunk driving while dressed as a breathalyser, has been sentenced to 90 days jail.According to the Lincoln Journal Star, Matthew Nieveen, ... Read more...
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US historian denies tampering with Lincoln’s last pardon
January 27th, 2011 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan.27 (ANI): An American historian has denied tampering with one of President Abraham Lincoln's last official acts before he was assassinated on April 14, 1965.The document in question relates to ... Read more...
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U.S. sailor goes missing in the Gulf of Oman
January 19th, 2011 - 1:04 am ICT by BNO News
GULF OF OMAN (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. and British units are searching for a U.S. sailor from the USS Halsey who went missing in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, the U.S. ... Read more...
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IRS deadline extended till 18th of April
January 5th, 2011 - 8:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, Jan 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Taxpayers in the United States were required to submit their returns latest by the 15th day of April but it seems they will get respite after ... Read more...
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“The Walking Dead” Executive Producer Gale Ann Hurd Denies Staff Firing, Speaks About Season 2
December 6th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The media outlets were abuzz with the news that Frank Darabont has fired the entire writing stuffs of AMC series "The Walking Dead". The executive producer ... Read more...
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Houston Texans Defeated By The Philadelphia Eagles By 34-24
December 3rd, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Its celebration time for the Philadelphia Eagles fans after they witnessed their team emerging out victorious last night in a game against the Houston Texans. Thursday's ... Read more...
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American Atheists’ $20K billboard calls nativity a ‘myth’
November 29th, 2010 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 29 (ANI): A huge billboard in the US, which calls nativity a 'myth', has raised a few eyebrows.A group called the American Atheists has paid for a huge billboard ... Read more...
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Bo Pelini apologizes for his blowup
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Nebraska, Nov 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Nebraska head coach, Bo Pelini’s attitude during Saturday night’s game has been highly criticized. Among the several people that criticized the move was the UNL Chancellor ... Read more...
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