Tractor sales to pick up from October: Escorts
September 5th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) Tractor sales, which have been flat for about six months due to a delayed monsoon, are expected to pick up from October following recent rains, agri-machinery ... Read more...
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Kareena cruises on stardom in Dubai (With Image)
September 4th, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Sep 4 (IANS) True to the glamorous spirit of their film "Heroine", actress Kareena Kapoor, director Madhur Bhandarkar and producer Siddharth Roy Kapur held a stylish and glitzy ... Read more...
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Woman returns book after 78 years
September 3rd, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Chicago, Sept 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A woman in Chicago has returned a book that was borrowed from the library seventy eight years after the returning date was overdue.
The woman found the ... Read more...
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Ansuman Das takes over as NALCO chairman
August 30th, 2012 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Ansuman Das, commercial director of state-run National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has been given additional charge of the chairman-cum-managing director of the company, the aluminium producer said ... Read more...
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KBC hot seat coming to your town!
August 22nd, 2012 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) The celebrated 'hot seat' of popular game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)" is set to travel across towns like Raipur, Patna and Nagpur, giving the ... Read more...
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German court bans Rolling Stones tattoo for horse
August 16th, 2012 - 6:53 am ICT by IANS
Berlin, Aug 16 (IANS) A German court has stopped a man from making a Rolling Stones tattoo on a horse saying it is wrong to inflict pain on animals "without ... Read more...
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‘Piya Basanti… Again’ after over 10 years
August 6th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The team of hit music album "Piya Basanti" has reunited after over a decade for a sequel with seven new compositions, including unheard melodies of ... Read more...
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Rohit Shetty feels the 100-crore pressure
July 25th, 2012 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) He is one of the few directors with two back-to-back hits, which made it to Bollywood's Rs.100 crore club. His latest hit "Bol Bachchan" ... Read more...
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Relax, rejuvenate in lush green Fratelli Vineyards (With Images)
July 21st, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Two extended weekends in a month is a rarity, and it certainly calls for some holiday planning. If your idea of fun is a ... Read more...
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Director complains against actress Padmapriya
July 11th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) Director M.A. Nishad Wednesday filed a complaint against actress Padmapriya that she did not cooperate with him while shooting for his film "No 66 Madhura Bus".Nishad ... Read more...
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Cooking gas connections for 350,000 families in Delhi: Dikshit
June 20th, 2012 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Over 350,000 lakh families in the capital are set to switch from kerosene oil to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday."The ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Mira Nair finds India distributor for ‘… Fundamentalist’
June 6th, 2012 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Mira Nair wasn't sure whether "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", on Islamic fundamentalism with a Pakistani protagonist, would get released in India. But she has now found ... Read more...
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Delhi commuters face tough time due to shutdown
May 31st, 2012 - 11:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown against the fuel price hike hit traffic in several parts of the city Thursday with commuters facing a tough time ... Read more...
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Mammootty in promo for Mohanlal’s new film?
May 30th, 2012 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) They were on-screen rivals for long, but now off-screen it appears they have buried the hatchet as a promo of Mohanlal's newest film "Spirits" will feature ... Read more...
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Former Brazil keeper Dida signs with Portuguesa
May 25th, 2012 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 25 (IANS) Brazilian first division club Portuguesa have confirmed the signing of former Brazil international goalkeeper Dida on a one-year contract.The 38-year-old has not played ... Read more...
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Brazilian football clubs’ debt now $1.85 billion
May 23rd, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Brazil's First Division football clubs have a combined debt of $1.85 billion, according to an audit by consultancy firm BDO.Four of Brazil's top five ... Read more...
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Puerto Rican inmates sew `HeelCondoms’
May 23rd, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
San Juan, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Inmates at Vega Alta women's prison in Puerto Rico are reducing their sentences thanks to their daily work of sewing "HeelCondoms", colourful and varied accessories ... Read more...
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Suzuki looking at India as a two-wheeler export hub
May 15th, 2012 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Japanese two-wheeler major Suzuki Motor Corporation Tuesday said it is looking at the possibility of making India an export hub."We have recently started exports (of two-wheelers) ... Read more...
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Hike duty on imported apples: Himachal Pradesh
May 9th, 2012 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Wednesday demanded a hike in the duty on imported apples to protect the domestic industry."There is a need for increasing customs duty on ... Read more...
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Mexican lawyers promote online divorces
April 26th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A group of Mexican attorneys wants to convince people that divorces are not difficult to obtain, rolling out a prepaid card that simplifies the process ... Read more...
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Anupam poses as blind man, says it’s a marketing gimmick
April 4th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Promoting a movie through the character one plays seems to be in vogue. After Vidya Balan was seen with a baby bump to promote ... Read more...
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Anupam poses as blind man, says it’s a marketing gimmick
April 4th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Promoting a movie through the character one plays seems to be in vogue. After Vidya Balan was seen with a baby bump to promote ... Read more...
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World Bank approves funding for India’s agricultural project
March 28th, 2012 - 7:06 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 28 (IANS) The World Bank has approved a $109 million funding for the Rajasthan Agricultural Competitiveness Project in India to enhance agricultural productivity through sustainable and efficient use ... Read more...
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NBA sensation Jeremy Lin becomes Volvo’s brand ambassador
March 20th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, March 20 (IANS) China-owned Swedish automaker Volvo has announced an endorsement deal with NBA's new Asian-American superstar Jeremy Lin, marking the first major corporate contract for the Knicks ... Read more...
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Industrialist faces arrest for attack on journalist
March 3rd, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, March 3 (IANS) Police have issued an arrest warrant against an industrialist in Bihar's Araria district in connection with his alleged role in a murderous attack on a journalist.The ... Read more...
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China’s advertising revenues exceed $47 bn
February 28th, 2012 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 28 (IANS) China's advertising market developed steadily and revenues exceeded 300 billion yuan ($47.62 billion) last year, an official said Tuesday.The country's advertising industry started to take off ... Read more...
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Play it safe this Valentine’s Day!
February 13th, 2012 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) In an attempt to promote a safe Valentine's Day, an e-commerce portal has introduced a campaign offering condoms at Re.1.The offer, available on Snapdeal.com, is ... Read more...
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Take your Valentine to vineyards for a treat
February 9th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Instead of the usual wining and dining, take your partner to a vineyard this Valentine's Day and make her/him feel special by arranging a romantic ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Traffic restored on Srinagar-Jammu highway
January 14th, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 14 (IANS) The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reopened to traffic Saturday and over a thousand vehicles moved towards their destinations on the road.According to eye-witnesses, Brigadier T.P.S. Rawat, ... Read more...
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Srinagar-Jammu highway opened to one-way traffic
January 9th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The Srinagar-Jammu highway, struck by a massive avalanche, was Monday opened to one-way traffic, allowing supplies to reach the snowed-in Kashmir Valley from the state's winter ... Read more...
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Pizza Hut to open more stores that offer wine and beer (Lead)
December 24th, 2011 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Encouraged by the popularity of its stores that serve not only pizzas but also wine and beer, restaurant chain Pizza Hut plans to open 25 ... Read more...
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China vows to tackle counterfeit drugs
December 20th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 20 (IANS) China will maintain its iron-hand policy in combating fake drugs next year, the country's drug watchdog said Tuesday.Shao Mingli, head of the State Food and Drug ... Read more...
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Kieron Pollard out of Big Bash with hamstring tear
December 16th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been ruled out of the Big Bash League Twenty20 cricket with a tear in his right hamstring.It was a major ... Read more...
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Ranveer’s multiple-look campaign dropped
December 9th, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) If marketing bosses for Yash Raj Films' "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl" had their way, actor Ranveer Singh, who plays multiple characters in the the movie, would ... Read more...
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Hero MotoCorp’s November sales up 27.4 percent
December 1st, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp Thursday reported a sales growth of 27.4 percent in November which stood at 536,772 units as against 421,366 units sold in ... Read more...
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