Microsoft invites developers to the world’s largest app fest at Bangalore
September 7th, 2012 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 6 (IANS) Have a vision for the perfect app, a laptop and some comfy clothes for a marathon coding session? Well, that's all the weapons needed to attend ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Contostavlos won’t mind dating a commoner
August 19th, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Singer Tulisa Contostavlos says she does not mind dating a regular guy irrespective of his job."If I find someone who's a good guy that I get ... Read more...
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British troops to stay in Afghanistan after 2014
May 20th, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) Troops of Britain's Special Air Service (SAS) will stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 to conduct counter-terrorism operations against the remnants of Al Qaeda after British ... Read more...
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Boucher likely to retire after England tour
May 11th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) South Africa could replace their long standing wicket-keeper Mark Boucher with the talented Thami Tsolekile after the tour to England in July and August.Boucher, 35, has ... Read more...
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IGNOU offers online courses on sustainable science
March 29th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for three online courses on sustainable sciences, a statement said Thursday.
Admissions are ... Read more...
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Fanie de Villiers offers help to struggling Mitchell Johnson
November 20th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 20 (IANS) Former South African swing bowler Fanie de Villiers is ready to help out-of-form Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson.Johnson has hardly troubled the South African batsmen in the ... Read more...
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IAF going through dynamic changes: Air Chief
November 17th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 17 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is going through dynamic changes, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal N.A.K. Browne said Thursday."We need to translate the motto of ... Read more...
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Salaried professionals vow to explore business ideas
June 5th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Participants at an entrepreneurship programme here Sunday said that they are ready to shun their monthly pay cheque addiction to explore business ideas.The ideas suggested ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
TiE turning immigrants into millionaires
May 18th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 18 (IANS) The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) in Canada is making its mark by turning struggling Indian immigrants into successful entrepreneurs.Under its mentorship programme, TiE Toronto has turned million-dollar ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Will Smith to star in Tarantino’s next?
May 8th, 2011 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 8 (IANS) Actor Will Smith is tipped to play the lead role in director Quentin Tarantino's new film.Tarantino has revealed that he has finished scripting for "Django ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Why female bosses wreck other women’s promotion hopes
April 11th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 11 (ANI): A study has found that a female boss is more likely to wreck a woman's promotion prospects in male-dominated environment.Instead, women who do break through the glass ceiling ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Chaat seller sacrifices goat in Nepal for India’s World Cup win
April 4th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 4 (IANS) Did Team India win the World Cup Saturday because of the gritty batting by captain M.S. Dhoni or persistently good performance of Yuvraj Singh or the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Emily Browning, Kristen Stewart vie for lead role in ‘Snow White’
February 1st, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 1 (ANI): The weekend saw both Emily Browning competing with Kristen Stewart for the lead role in 'Snow White' And 'The Huntsman'.According to stateside movie industry insiders, the Aussie actress, ... Read more...
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Steve Waugh still waiting for call from Cricket Australia
January 16th, 2011 - 8:43 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 16(ANI): Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that he is yet to be approached by Cricket Australia (CA) over his offer to accept the role of mentor to the ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Waugh ready to come to the aid of ‘hammered’ Aussies
January 8th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 8(ANI): Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that he would consider accepting the role of mentor to the national team."It's obviously got to get the go ahead from ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Oz young brigade unfit for challenges of big stage cricket: Roebuck
December 9th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Dec 9(ANI): Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck believes that the 'next generation' of cricketers in Australia have 'fluffed its lines' and are not worthy of inclusion in the Ashes squad."Australia cannot ... Read more...
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Indian innovator award to be announced Nov 22
November 13th, 2010 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Indian Innovation Initiative (i3), a competition on innovative technologies, has received 1,000 entries this year compared to 250 last year. The winner will be announced Nov ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
‘Swizz Beatz’ Named as NYU Producer in Residence
November 6th, 2010 - 12:42 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Nov 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘Swizz Beatz’, a rapper and music producer has recently been named as the first ever producer in residence at the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Paula Abdul Returns To Reality Television As A Judge On America’s ‘Got To Dance’
May 25th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 25, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Paula Abdul is making a comeback to the world of reality television with the role of a judge on the imminent US version of 'Got ... Read more...
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Tharoor run out…but gathers fans along the way
April 19th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 19 (IANS) He came, conquered the hearts of Keralites a year back only to stumble and fall due to his own indiscretions. Shashi Tharoor was the buzz of the ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Politics has its ups and downs, Prime Minister on Tharoor-IPL row
April 17th, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, April 17 (ANI): While the Opposition is hard bent on seeking a statement in the Parliament by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Union Minister of State for External ... Read more...
Posted in National |
American Idol: 9-2 - Andrew & Katie Go Home
April 15th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
After Mike was saved last week, there are no more saves available for the entire season. Another side effect of this save is the fact that two will go home this week. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
American Idol: Last 9 Perform : Tim, Lee, and Crystal Rock The Show
April 15th, 2010 - 12:08 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Last week on Idol, the judges used the only save of the season to rescue Michael "Big Mike" Lynch. There will be no more saves, no second chances, this is it. On ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell ’seeks assurance from Dannii Minogue over X Factor role’
March 31st, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 31 (ANI): Pregnant Dannii Minogue is said to have been given two weeks by music mogul Simon Cowell to satisfy his concerns about her returning as a judge on The ... Read more...
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13-year-old David Sills commits to USC
February 6th, 2010 - 1:41 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
California, Feb 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The University of Southern California’s college football patron & coach Lane Kiffin has spotted talent and he has asked a 13-year-old boy David Sills to come to ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Snoop Dogg opens Wall Street trading
November 17th, 2009 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 16 (IANS) American rapper-actor Snoop Dogg opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange Monday, as part of a global drive to encourage young people to enter the business world.
The ... Read more...
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Langer can be new Oz batting coach
November 15th, 2009 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 15 (ANI): Former Test opener Justin Langer is poised to step into the coaching ranks with Australian Test team.Langer could become batting coach and personal development and leadership advisor ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Cheryl Cole aims to be the next Simon Cowell
October 14th, 2009 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 14 (ANI): Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has revealed that she has fallen in love with mentoring ever since she joined The X Factor, and would not mind trying her ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Winehouse determined not to let goddaughter follow her wild ways
October 12th, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 12 (ANI): 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse is said to be so determined not to let her teenage goddaughter follow in her wild ways that she keeps her away from ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
David Beckham, Cheryl Cole best role models for Brit kids
September 16th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 16 (ANI): Soccer idol David Beckham and singer Cheryl Cole are the best role models for children, say parents in a new UK survey.The study conducted by The Children's ... Read more...
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Government to attract talent in scientific research: Chavan
July 29th, 2009 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The central government has approved a programme called Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (Inspire) to promote science and attract talent for pursuing career in ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Ryan Seacrest ‘mentoring’ Lindsay Lohan
June 20th, 2009 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 20 (ANI): Ryan Seacrest has given reports alleging his romantic involvement with Lindsay Lohan a spanking by insisting he is just trying to mentor the singer.The American Idol host ... Read more...
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Oz opener Hughes looking forward to stepping on the Ashes pedal
June 14th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 14 (ANI): For Cricket Australia's boy wonder, Phillip Hughes, the only aim before him is to push the pedal of batting form down harder and take the Poms on at ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Hunt on for UK’’s most powerful Muslim women
January 15th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.15 (ANI): A search is on for the most influential Muslim women in Britain, for inclusion on the first Muslim Women Power List. Companies and individuals are being invited to ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Dannii Minogue, Emma Bunton accused of snubbing X Factor singers
October 6th, 2008 - 7:09 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 6 (ANI): Aussie popstar Dannii Minogue and Spice Girl Emma Bunton have been slammed by singing hopefuls at X Factor, for skipping most of their expected commitments.Minogue, who along ... Read more...
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