Wendell Rodricks closes boutique to protest illegal mining
September 17th, 2012 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 14 (IANS) Green activists have welcomed ace designer Wendell Rodricks' move to close down a boutique in a five-star resort which was run in collaboration with a company ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Wendell Rodricks protests against illegal mining, closes boutique
September 14th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Sep 14 (IANS) World-renowned fashioned signed Wendell Rodricks has closed down his fashion boutique in a hotel co-operated by a mining company in protest against the illegal mining in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Karachi traders to stage sit-in
June 25th, 2012 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, June 25 (IANS) Traders' associations in Karachi will stage a sit-in Tuesday to protest against the city's deteriorating security situation.The sit-in will be held at 5.00 p.m. in front ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Now comes Rajasthan Fashion Week!
March 28th, 2012 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) Indian fashion world's already crowded lineup has got one more fashion week - Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW). The first edition of the three-day event will start ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dave Marriott might be thrown out of his club over his flatulence
March 5th, 2012 - 9:45 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Mar 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A club in Britain is threatening to throw a member out because of flatulence. The Grange Villa Workmen's Social Club has confirmed that they have warned 49-year-old ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Aerial surveillance for Pakistani capital
January 31st, 2012 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) Temporary aerial surveillance has been ordered over the already heavily-protected Pakistani capital in view of fresh terror threats, the police said Tuesday.The aerial surveillance by helicopters, ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
US varsities fair in Mumbai
November 10th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) As many as 32 leading varsities will take part in the US Universities Fair here Sunday in a bid to attract more Indian students, an official ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
President Obama’s podium stolen
October 19th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Richmond, Va., Oct 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) US law enforcement officers announced on Tuesday that they have recovered the stolen van which contained President Barack Obama’s teleprompter and podium seals. The van was ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Wife in trouble after sending hubby SMS meant for lover!
August 4th, 2011 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) The wife of a doctor landed herself in trouble after mistakenly sending to her hubby a text message which she meant for her lover, Daily Mail ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Pakistan didn’t help hide Osama: Malik
May 10th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday said his government did not help Osama bin Laden to hide in the country, but the Al Qaeda ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Sharm El Sheikh, Mubarak’s new home
February 12th, 2011 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 11 (IANS) The resort city of Sharm El Sheikh may be the new home of Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak who quit Friday, following 18 days of unrest against his ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
E! planning to make a world record for largest number of Lady Gaga impersonators
February 12th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) E! has announced that they are on a mission to get the biggest gathering of Lady Gaga impersonators into the Guinness World Record books.The entertainment company ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Marriott to bar access to adult movies in new hotels
January 24th, 2011 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Marriott International has revealed that it will bar access to adult movies in new hotel rooms that it is planning to open in some years.Marriott said its decision ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Fatal Car Crash In Maryland Divulges Illegal Indoor Marijuana Farm
December 24th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Insurance claims are not the only factor of worry for a Ellicott City resident. This became all the more obvious when a car crashed into the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Fatal Car Crash Into A Male’s Residence In Maryland Unveils Colossal Indoor Pot Farm
December 24th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
December 24, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The police personnel in Maryland have unearthed an indoor marijuana farm during the search of a crash in which a young driver had rammed his ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
BYU apologizes for scoreboard taunt
November 20th, 2010 - 1:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Utah, Nov 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Some jokes are just not humorous enough. This is very true if it is carried at the wrong place. That though seemed like exactly what the scoreboard ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
High intensity blast hits Karachi, casualties feared (Lead)
November 11th, 2010 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Nov 11 (IANS) A high intensity blast targeting a police station in Pakistan's southern port city Karachi Thursday damaged several buildings, leaving many injured, a media report said.Geo ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Bid For Breakfast With Akshay Kumar!
September 25th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who has got involved with several charitable works these days, will now invite you for having a breakfast with him but this is ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Here’s your chance to breakfast with Akshay Kumar
September 24th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) If you want to wake up to a bright morning for a breakfast with superstar Akshay Kumar, start bidding for a charity auction on eBay India.
The ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Evangelist Sermonizes Opposition To The Mosque Near Ground Zero
September 6th, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, September 6, 2010 (Just Flashed): An Internet evangelist named Bill Keller emanates from Florida. He has only just commenced to organize services near "Ground Zero'. The objective behind his arrangement of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Neetu Chandra’s New Lover
August 28th, 2010 - 10:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Neetu Chandra is not as much in talks for her acting skills, as she is because of her involvement in other matters. Recently, an Italian jewellery ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Meet Steve Gupta, owner of 10 premier hotels in Canada (With Images) (Lead superseding earlier story)
July 27th, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, July 27 (IANS) During the current global downturn when most businesses have put off expansion plans, Canada's top Indian-origin hotelier Steve (Sudesh) Gupta, who owns 10 premier hotels, is ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Meet Steve Gupta, owner of 10 five-star hotels in Canada (With Image)
July 27th, 2010 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, July 27 (IANS) During the current global downturn when most businesses have put off expansion plans, Canada's top Indian-origin hotelier Steve (Sudesh) Gupta, who owns 10 five-star hotels, is ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Erin Andrews Files Lawsuit Against Hotels And Peephole Stalker
July 16th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Chicago, July 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Erin Andrews of the ESPN fame has filed a lawsuit in the Chicago courts against a chain of hotels for their negligence which led to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
It’s great to be part of film family: Sonam Kapoor
June 30th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, says she is glad to be part of a film family.
"It's great to be part of ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Yet again, Pak court acquits men accused of terror attacks for lack of evidence
May 14th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 14 (ANI): In a decision that raises serious questions over the Pakistan government's ability to investigate and solve cases concerning major terror attacks, a Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has acquitted nine ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Suspicious package found in Times Square not dangerous
May 8th, 2010 - 2:44 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 8 (IANS) A suspicious package that forced evacuation of the Times Square Friday, has been found "not dangerous" and the area has been reopened for traffic.
"The suspicious package is ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Times Square evacuated after bomb threat (Lead)
May 8th, 2010 - 1:21 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 7 (IANS) Six days after the aborted car bombing, Times Square was evacuated again Friday after a suspicious package was found near the Marriott Marquis Hotel, police said.
A ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Times Square evacuated after suspicious package found
May 8th, 2010 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 7 (IANS) New York's Times Square was evacuated Friday after a suspicious package was found near the Marriott Marquis Hotel, police told CNN.
The package was found near 45th Street ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Pak court acquits Marriott Hotel bombers over lack of evidence
May 6th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Rawalpindi, May 6 (ANI): In yet another instance where terror accused suspects have been set free due to the lack of evidence in Pakistan, an anti-terrorism court here has acquitted four people ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Himachal invites private players to develop elite resorts
April 27th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, April 27 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Tuesday invited private players to develop elite hotels in the state to attract high-end tourists."The cabinet invited the hoteliers to set up six five- and ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
“The only star Warren Beatty didn’t sleep with”
April 15th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
New York, April 15 (ANI): Legendary actress Arlene Dahl is said to have made a comment regarding actor Warren Beatty's prowess with women.Dahl, 81, was present at the Actors Fund's gala ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
11 men involved in Mumbai attack in Pakistan’s terror list
March 4th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) Eleven people wanted for the Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead are on a terror list prepared by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The country's ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Celina to perform at Country Club on New Year’s Eve
December 29th, 2009 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley will be performing at Country Club here on New Year's Eve, and not at JW Marriott as per earlier reports.
As per Celina's representative there ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
First look of ‘My Name Is Khan’ unveiled
December 17th, 2009 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) The first look of "My Name Is Khan", which reunites superstar Shah Rukh Khan with Kajol on screen after eight years, was unveiled by Star TV network ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |