Puerto Rican held for killing two in US
August 17th, 2012 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
San Juan, Aug 17 (IANS/EFE) A Puerto Rican man wanted for the murders of his girlfriend and her mother 32 years ago in Pennsylvania was arrested in Puerto Rico, police ... Read more...
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Action heroes pay a price, says Stallone
July 12th, 2012 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) Sylvester Stallone says years of doing action films has injured his body as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger's, and adds that there is a limit ... Read more...
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Four killed in Russian chopper crash
July 5th, 2012 - 5:39 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least four people have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed near an airfield in Russia's Far East Yakutia region, UTair airlines said ... Read more...
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Woman takes 58 years to get driving licence
April 24th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 24 (IANS) A 16-year-old British girl thought of hitting the road with a licence within a few months of learning to drive. But little did she think that ... Read more...
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‘Chacha-Bhatija’ vehicle theft ring busted
February 4th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A car theft racket run by the "Chacha (uncle)", who used his age to allay suspicion, and "Bhatija (nephew)", who disposed off the stolen vehicles, ... Read more...
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Couple found dead at home
January 27th, 2012 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A couple was found dead at their residence in west Delhi having apparently committed suicide, said police Friday.The two were identified as Shalini Pandey, 29, ... Read more...
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Katie Thacker gives birth to baby on a Tacoma elevator
January 23rd, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Everything seemed to be going against Katie Thacker when she went into labor to deliver her second child. The 27-year-old went into labor in the early hours ... Read more...
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Haryana wants all businesses registered by Jan 31
January 16th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) From tyre puncture repair shops to halwais (sweets shops) to mobile shops and hotels, everyone running commercial establishments in Haryana will have to get themselves registered ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Price felt ’sick’ when tracker was found
November 26th, 2011 - 6:07 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Former model Katie Price has revealed she felt "physically sick" when a tracking device was found underneath her car.The 33-year-old, who was targeted by a gang ... Read more...
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Ryan Gosling obsessed with jackets
October 17th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling says he loves buying new jackets."I'm really into jackets. I have a nice collection in my closet. I wore a really stylish jacket ... Read more...
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Rajasthan’s missing nurse asked to report on duty
September 28th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Jodhpur, Sep 28 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has issued notice to missing nurse Bhanwari Devi, who allegedly features in a CD in a compromising position with state Water Resources Minister ... Read more...
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Tainted Bihar officer missing after house confiscated
September 6th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Sep 6 (IANS) Two days after the Bihar government confiscated a palatial house of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer accused of graft, he is still missing, police said ... Read more...
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Mechanic killed in AC blast at Delhi hotel (Lead)
July 9th, 2011 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A mechanic was killed and another man injured when the compressor of an air-conditioner exploded in a hotel in south Delhi Saturday, officials said."The deceased ... Read more...
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Joy ride on a toy bike that you just can’t miss (Features, with Image)
July 8th, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Meerut, July 8 (IANS) A small toy motorcycle is driving the people of Meerut crazy.Asif, a mechanic, created the miniature motorcycle for his four-year-old son Shaan. He never thought ... Read more...
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Simon West finalised to direct ‘The Expendables 2′
June 16th, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) British director Simon West has been roped in to direct "The Expendables 2", a sequel to the Sylvester Stallone-starrer hit action movie of 2010.Stallone ... Read more...
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UK couple shares their bungalow with 240 love dolls
March 24th, 2011 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 24 (ANI): An English couple shares their bungalow with a world-beating collection of 240 love dolls.Bob and Lizzie Gibbins of Madley, Herefordshire, choose and name the "girls" together and go ... Read more...
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Now, ’super’ wash that takes only 12 mins!
March 17th, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): All your worries related to washing those piles of clothes may now take a backseat as scientists have developed a new washing machine that cleans clothes in just ... Read more...
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Brit man, who changed gender, wins modelling contract
March 15th, 2011 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 15 (ANI): A man in Britain, who was a 16st bodybuilding father, transformed himself into a glamorous woman after struggling with his gender for years, and won himself a modelling ... Read more...
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Hollywood honours British film director Michael Winner
March 14th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 14 (ANI): British film director Michael Winner has received a tribute from the US film industry.American Cinematique, which has previously lauded filmmakers including Steven Spielberg and Billy Wilder, kick started ... Read more...
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Bullock’s ex-hubby plans tell-all
February 21st, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Oscar winning actor Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James is reportedly planning a tell-all.Dailystar.co.uk reports that the TV mechanic's memoir "American Outlaw", has been picked up by publishers ... Read more...
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‘The Roommate’ tops Super Bowl-sapped weekend box office
February 7th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): 'The Roommate', starring Leighton Meester, has topped the Super Bowl-sapped weekend grossing an impressive 15.6 million dollars.The Cameron-produced 3-D flick 'Sanctum' followed second with 9.2 million dollars, reports ... Read more...
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Orissa Police arrest CRPF official for spying for Maoists
January 29th, 2011 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
Rourkela (Orissa), Jan 29 (ANI): Orissa Police have taken an official of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into their custody for spying for the Maoists.Satyaban Bhoi, who worked with in ... Read more...
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‘Mean Girls’ sequel aired on ABC
January 25th, 2011 - 2:09 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The success of the movie “Mean Girls” compelled ABC to consider a sequel for the movie.Though the sequel to the 2004 movie was expected much earlier, ... Read more...
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Two held for raping MBA student (Lead)
January 1st, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Narnaul (Haryana), Jan 1 (IANS) Police Saturday arrested two men among the six accused of raping a management student from Rajasthan in this Haryana town.The four other accused are still at large ... Read more...
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103-year-old woman is Facebook’s oldest user
December 16th, 2010 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 16 (IANS) Briton Lillian Lowe still logs on to Facebook at the grand old age of 103 - making her the oldest person in the world to have an ... Read more...
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CBS Series “Undercover Boss” Features Lucky Strike Lanes Owner Steven Foster
November 15th, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Last night the loyal audience of "Undercover Boss" watched "Lucky Strike Lanes" owner Steven Foster going undercover to see how his employees work in his company. ... Read more...
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How about fried onions spiced up with a used condom for dinner?
November 6th, 2010 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 06 (ANI): A used condom was found inside a 100gm packet of fried onion that had been sold at a convenience store in Singapore.According to the Sin Chew ... Read more...
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Remains of 20 people found in Malaysian farmhouse
September 17th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 17 (IANS) Malaysian investigators probing the murder of four people have stumbled upon bones that could belong to as many as 20 people.
The Malaysian Police have linked a fifth ... Read more...
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Sandra Bullock convinced she was destined to adopt baby boy
August 31st, 2010 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 31 (ANI): Actress Sandra Bullock has spoken out on her adoption of a baby boy and how she is convinced that she was destined to do so.Bullock, 46, had ... Read more...
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Petty parking row costs Brit couple their home and marriage
August 26th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 26 (ANI): A trivial parking row outside a couple's home has cost them their house - and their marriage.Michael and Elaine Smith's nightmare began in June 2008 when they parked ... Read more...
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A cop, mechanic and plumber make Australia’s archery squad
August 14th, 2010 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Aug 14 (IANS) A cop, a plumber and a mechanic will be among the 12 members of Australia's archery team for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Three-time Olympian Matthew Gray, an ... Read more...
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Alleged ‘Grim Sleeper’ Scheduled To Emerge In A Courthouse In Los Angeles On Tuesday
July 27th, 2010 - 9:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, July 27, 2010 (Just Flashed): 57-year-old Lonnie Franklin Jr. happens to be a mechanic associated with automobiles. He hails from the southern area of Los Angeles. Nonetheless, in a shocking development, ... Read more...
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Unemployed Brit man gets work after holding ‘Give me a job’ sign in rain!
July 24th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 234 (ANI): Unemployed Mark Wheeldon, who stood in the rain with a sign pleading: "Give Me A Job", got himself one after spending three hours standing on a roundabout.Mark, 23, ... Read more...
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Indian hurt in brawl in Australia unable to eat, talk
July 22nd, 2010 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, July 22 (IANS) An Indian student, recuperating in a hospital here with fractures in his jaw after being brutally beaten up by six men, is unable to eat and talk properly, ... Read more...
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James Wins Daughter’s Custody
July 21st, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): James, the shamed TV mechanic, would be moving to the state on July 31. He would do this in order to be closer to his previous wife, ... Read more...
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