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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Coke Studio returns with musical symphony
May 18th, 2012 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) After a successful first season, Coke Studio returns to explore India's rich musical landscape with its second season, which will go on air in July.The ... Read more...
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Vijay Bahuguna: A simple soul, easily accessible (Profile)
March 13th, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
Dehradun, March 13 (IANS) Vijay Bahuguna, the new Congress chief minister of Uttarakhand, is described by friends as a simple man who loves good food and believes in transparent governance.Barring ... Read more...
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Poor brain connectivity behind many faces of depression
February 28th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) Brain connectivity may be behind many faces of depression such as anxiety, poor attention and concentration and disturbed sleep, says a report.This is what University of ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Shringara, India, Karachi on weekend book cart (IANS Books This Week)
October 27th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Enjoy a lazy autumn weekend with a shelf of gripping new titles... Browse with IANS.1. Book: "Shringara: The Many Faces of Indian Beauty"; Written ... Read more...
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Will finish 10-headed Congress, says Uddhav Thackeray
October 6th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray Thursday called upon the people to "burn to ashes" the Congress, which he likened to the demon king Ravan.Addressing ... Read more...
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Need multipronged fight against graft: PM (Lead)
August 15th, 2011 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday "no single big step" could eradicate graft as he called for a multipronged crackdown on corrupt practices that ... Read more...
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Couture week gets bigger, better; Madhuri to walk at opener (Curtainraiser)
July 21st, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) A new title sponsor, the best of designers and an ideal business platform for participants to widen their customer-base - the second edition of ... Read more...
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Skull of Mona Lisa model found?
May 28th, 2011 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
Florence, May 28 (IANS/AKI) Archaeologists in Italy's Florence city have uncovered a skeleton they believe could be the 500 year-old remains of the noblewoman who is believed to have posed ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hunt for Mona Lisa: Archaeologists find new tomb
May 13th, 2011 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
Florence, May 13 (IANS/AKI) Archaeologists digging for the remains of a 16th-century woman believed to be the model for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa have found a crypt and a ... Read more...
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Roman emperor Nero’s first home reconstructed virtually
April 17th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 17 (ANI): Experts have virtually reconstructed the first house built by the infamous Roman emperor Nero, which has been put on display at a major exhibition in Rome.The remains of ... Read more...
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A northeast musical fest ‘These Hills Called Home’ held in Delhi
March 4th, 2011 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): That music occupies a special place in the hearts of the people of the northeast was visible at "These Hills Called Home" festival, held recently at the ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Marlon Brando behind Johnny Depp’s Hollywood success
December 9th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 9 (ANI): Marlon Brando played a big role in Johnny Depp's successful Hollywood career.The actor bases his film decisions on a nugget of wisdom he picked up from the ... Read more...
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Sneak a peek into WIFW with model Sheetal Mallar
March 19th, 2010 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Supermodel Sheetal Mallar, who has been missing from the ramp for quite some time, will make a comeback with the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week ... Read more...
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US media plays up Indian PM’s Washington visit to the hilt (Part-III)
November 26th, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov.26 (ANI): In his article for the Huffington Post, Indian-American motivational speaker and management guru Deepak Chopra, who attended the State Dinner as one the guests, says: "I never ... Read more...
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HIV infected women sell nutritious food items in Gujarat
November 20th, 2009 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (ANI): Two Non-Governmental Organisations-- Aadhar and Saral--are helping HIV--infected women prepare and sell nutritious and tasty food items in Ahmedabad.The purpose is to bring such women into ... Read more...
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Jordan’s sickest stunt ever
October 22nd, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 22 (ANI): Jordan a.k.a Katie Price made a nasty jibe at former husband Peter Andre by getting her brother Danny to dress in a copy of her wedding dress the ... Read more...
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Birthday Party for Santosh
October 5th, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Recently, Santosh celebrated his birthday on a large scale. The party, which was held at Shree's place, saw many faces from the film industry such as Anitha, Dhanya Pandya, Lokesh, Mayuri, Diganth, ... Read more...
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Another shocking eviction from Jungle
September 2nd, 2009 - 2:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Its quite shocking elimination tonight on Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao as Aakashdeep Saighal bids adieu to the audiences due to less votes. Many of the co-contestants who were with him ... Read more...
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Fear in Delhi as India’s swine flu toll rises to eight
August 11th, 2009 - 12:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) With some people covering their faces with handkerchiefs, dupattas or masks, the fear of swine flu was clear in buses, metros and in public places in the ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Monkeys, humans use common brain mechanism to recognize faces
June 26th, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Scientists have shown for the first time that rhesus monkeys and humans share a specific perceptual mechanism, configural perception, for discriminating among the numerous faces they encounter daily. ... Read more...
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Soon, stem cell therapy to make boobs big, waists small
March 29th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 29 (ANI): British scientists are on their way to provide double bonanza to women looking for boob-jobs: a stem cell therapy that offers "natural" breast enlargement - and cuts stomach ... Read more...
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The many faces of New Zealand cricket manager Currie
March 7th, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Christchurch, March 7 (IANS) From a wrestler, a marathon runner, New Zealand's chef de mission at the Olympics and now the cricket team's manager, Dave Currie has worn many hats during his ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Samjhauta Express passengers want India Pakistan service to continue
December 29th, 2008 - 9:15 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Attari, Dec.29 (ANI): When Samjhauta Express train was started between India and Pakistan a few years ago, it cheered millions of people who were keen to meet ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Slumdog’ is not ‘Pather Panchali’: Vikas Swarup
November 2nd, 2008 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 2 (IANS) The author of the book that inspired "Slumdog Millionaire", a movie set in the Mumbai slums, says poverty is only one of many faces of India that finds ... Read more...
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Modern biology holds key to many challenges: Sibal
September 27th, 2008 - 11:27 pm ICT by ANI
Hyderabad, Sept 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Kapil Sibal on Saturday said that modern biology holds the key to many challenges to prevent and cure ... Read more...
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Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt Contest 2008
April 13th, 2008 - 8:56 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, Apr 13 (ANI): Grand finale of Gladrags Mega Model and Manhunt Contest 2008 was held here on Saturday.
Payal Tarafdar from Assam walked away with Gladrags Mega Model Contest 2008 crown ... Read more...
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Footloose in Afghanistan, with an eye for poetry
February 26th, 2008 - 3:16 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Blue skies, sparkling lakes, the Panjshir Valley in all its pristine beauty, a rugged old man laughing heartily, the hills of Bamiyan where timeless Buddha statues were ... Read more...
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Now, computers turn art connoisseurs
November 14th, 2007 - 8:33 am ICT by admin
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