‘America’s Got Talent’ finalists warned by hotel authorities
September 12th, 2012 - 9:54 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 12 (IANS) Dance group The Untouchables, who have made it to the finals of US reality show "America's Got Talent" created so much chaos in the hotel ... Read more...
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Katie Price sues Peter Andre
September 11th, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Glamour model Katie Price has sued former husband Peter Andre and his management team for 250,000 pounds over an alleged smear campaign.Price has filed high court ... Read more...
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Two dead, six missing as bus falls in river in Bengal (Lead)
September 6th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Two people died and at least six were missing after a bus fell into a river in West Bengal's Bankura district Thursday."So far, we have ... Read more...
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Chinese firm closes acquisition of US movie theatre chain
September 5th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 5 (IANS) China's leading private conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. Tuesday completed the acquisition of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., valued at roughly $2.6 billion.
With the completion ... Read more...
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Emirates makes key changes in India management team
August 1st, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug (IANS) Emirates airline Wednesday said it has made key management changes in its commercial operations department with Essa Sulaiman Ahmad joining as the new vice president, India ... Read more...
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Bolt injury free, ready to defend titles, says manager
July 25th, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), July 25 (IANS/CMC) Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is injury free and ready to defend his titles at the 30th Olympiad starting in London Friday, his long ... Read more...
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Team Anna supporters gather in Jantar Mantar
July 25th, 2012 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Holding tricolours and raising anti-government slogans, supporters of Team Anna gathered at Jantar Mantar in the national capital Wednesday for an indefinite fast ... Read more...
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Team Anna volunteers gear up for fast
July 23rd, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Two days to go for the fast, volunteers of India Against Corruption (IAC) here are gearing up for agitation against corruption from July 25 ... Read more...
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Dell planning to slash more than $2 billion in costs
June 14th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Texas, June 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The company Dell Inc has announced its plans to cut more than $2 billion costs over the next three years, mainly from the supply chain and sales ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole has been approached for American Idol
May 24th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cheryl Cole may soon return to our TV screens, as an American Idol judge, according to reports.The singer has been approached by the talent show’s management team, ... Read more...
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Katy Perry planning career break
November 19th, 2011 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 19 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry is considering a career break after she finishes her "California Dreams Tour" to take some time off to "work on her family".According ... Read more...
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IPL-5 will be a nine-team affair
October 14th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be the longest, from April 4 to May 27, and judging by the duration of the ... Read more...
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Walsh keen on grooming next generation of Windies players
October 1st, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Visakapathnam, Oct 1 (IANS/CMC) Legendary fast bowler Courtney Walsh says he views his role as the West Indies Under-19 team manager as key in grooming the next generation of players in ... Read more...
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Chinese firm buys video-sharing site
September 27th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 27 (IANS) Chinese social networking company Renren Inc. announced Tuesday that it will buy 56.com, an online video-sharing site in China, for $80 million.
The takeover of 56.com, ... Read more...
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Rod Marsh eyes Hilditch job on selection panel
August 20th, 2011 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Aug 20 (IANS) Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh is interested in taking over as chairman of the National Selection Panel (NSP) of Cricket Australia (CA).The Age reported that ... Read more...
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Will Cheryl Cole appear in ‘Glee’?
August 14th, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 14 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole has reportedly landed a cameo role in hit US TV show "Glee".The singer's management team, led by Will.i.am of the pop group Black ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga to play Amy Winehouse?
August 6th, 2011 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga is reportedly in talks to play Amy Winehouse in a new film about the tragic star's life."She'd be spot on performing Amy's ... Read more...
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Clarke opts out of Big Bash to concentrate on Tests
July 22nd, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, July 22 (IANS) Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has decided to opt out of the inaugural Big Bash Twenty20 League to concentrate on his Test preparations.
"With the greatest ... Read more...
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No impact of uncertainty on IT business: Premji (Lead)
July 20th, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 20 (IANS) Global IT services business continued to remain strong despite uncertainty and a volatile macro-economic environment, Wipro chairman Azim Premji said Wednesday."There is some uncertainty as macro-economic ... Read more...
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Maharashtra ignoring Maoist menace: BJP
July 5th, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday accused the Maharashtra government of "ignoring" Maoist threats in Gadchiroli district of the state.Leader of Opposition Eknath Khadse claimed ... Read more...
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Trott named England cricketer of the year
June 1st, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) Jonathan Trott, named England's Cricketer of the Year, has dedicated the award to the team and the management.Trott Tuesday night beat his captain, Andrew Strauss, and ... Read more...
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Flower signs new contract to stay on as England coach
May 3rd, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Andy Flower has signed a new contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to stay on as the team director.Flower, a former Zimbabwe ... Read more...
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Russell Brand wants to star in ‘Rock of Ages’
March 10th, 2011 - 8:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Internet reports have linked actor Russell Brand to the upcoming movie ‘Rock of Ages.’ Tom Cruise and Julianne Hough have all been confirmed in the film’s ... Read more...
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Video shows Chinese man skinning dog on roadside
February 16th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Feb 16 (IANS) A video has been posted on Chinese websites that shows a man using a knife to skin a golden retriever dog on a busy street in Shanghai, which ... Read more...
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Kiran Karnik joins Attero Recycling board
February 13th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Nasscom president Kiran Karnik has joined venture capital funds-backed Attero Recycling, an electronic waste management firm, as its first independent director."I am excited to join ... Read more...
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Capello in dark about appointment of new England football coach
January 16th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.16 (ANI): Italian Fabio Capello has been left in the dark over the appointment of a new English coach to the national team set-up.Football Association general secretary Alex Horne revealed ... Read more...
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Kris Humphries hires publicist to handle Kim Kardashian queries
December 22nd, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 22 (ANI): New Jersey Nets star Kris Humphries has hired Eva Longoria's rep, Liza Anderson, to handle inquiries regarding his relationship with Kim Kardashian."Kim is a master at her own ... Read more...
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Matt Damon to join sci-fi movie ‘Elysium’?
December 14th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Actor Matt Damon is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi drama "Elysium".Contactmusic.com reports, the "Invictus" star's role in the movie has not ... Read more...
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Pak NA Sports Committee chief resigns over govt’s apathy towards cricket
November 14th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 14 (ANI): The chairman of Pakistan's National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has resigned in frustration over the dismal state of affairs in national cricket, and the government's apathy towards ... Read more...
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Susan Boyle’s ‘quite happy’ despite strict allowance
November 1st, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 1 (ANI): Susan Boyle has revealed that she is 'happy' living under strict allowance, as she thinks she would have squandered her fortune if she had credit cards.The Scottish spinster ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole ‘to chat one-to-one with Prince Harry’
October 29th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 29 (ANI): Cheryl Cole is set to have a one-to-one chat with Prince Harry, according to sources.According to a source, the dashing royal has been desperately requesting a meet 'n' ... Read more...
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Sanofi-aventis makes tender offer of $18.5 billion for Genzyme Corporation
October 4th, 2010 - 10:58 pm ICT by BNO News
PARIS (BNO NEWS) -- Sanofi-aventis on Monday announced that it has commenced a tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Genzyme Corporation for a transaction valued at approximately $18.5 ... Read more...
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Scottish athletes describe CW Games village as a ‘pleasant surprise’
September 27th, 2010 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Scotland athletes, who moved into the Commonwealth Games village in Delhi on Sunday, described the village as a "pleasant surprise" in stark contrast to the dirty beds, ... Read more...
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LiLo ‘drank, giggled as she tweeted drug confession’
September 24th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 24 (ANI): Although Lindsay Lohan sounded remorseful in her Sept. 17 Tweet, where she admitted to failing a drug test, a witness has revealed that the star laughed and ... Read more...
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Paris Hilton arrested for possesion of cocaine in Las Vegas
August 28th, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by BNO News
LAS VEGAS (BNO NEWS) – Paris Hilton on Friday was arrested for possession of cocaine in Las Vegas, Nevada when the vehicle she was a passenger in was pulled over ... Read more...
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