Pitt, Washington in ‘Candy Store’?
August 25th, 2012 - 9:41 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 25 (IANS) Actors Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington are reportedly in talks to star in Stephen Gaghan's upcoming crime thriller "Candy Store".According to hollywoodreporter.com, the discussions ... Read more...
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Emu farming spreads wings in Himachal
August 6th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 6 (IANS) It is a poultry bird that does not fly but ensures a steady income. Now a second emu-rearing farm has come up in Himachal ... Read more...
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Nitish Kumar opposes FDI in retail
July 31st, 2012 - 1:09 am ICT by IANS
Patna, July 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday said that he was not in favour of foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail in the state and virtually ... Read more...
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Designers pen fashion bibles; legacy for younger lot
July 20th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Moving from needle and thread, fashion connoisseurs are putting pen to paper in a bid to share their experiences and expertise with the younger lot. ... Read more...
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‘Kahaani’ likely to be remade in English too
May 16th, 2012 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Sujoy Ghosh's "Kahaani" is going places. After the confirmation that it would be remade in Tamil and Telugu, here comes the news that the hit ... Read more...
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Assam to train officials against ‘Red Terror’
May 5th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) The Assam government has decided to train the chief of administration and police in all Maoist-affected districts of the state to counter the threat from ... Read more...
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BJP rules out backing Mukherjee in presidential polls
April 30th, 2012 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) With Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee emerging as probable Congress choices for the presidential polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday ... Read more...
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Maoist movement growing in Assam: Gogoi
April 16th, 2012 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Concerned about the growing Maoist movement in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Monday that the central government should include the state in the framework ... Read more...
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‘Invest in research, technology for future of IITs’
April 16th, 2012 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Increased investment in research, higher monetary assistance and development of technology for industries are the three steps that will ensure a bright future for the ... Read more...
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Glowing times for online jewellery retailers
April 6th, 2012 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) There was a time when gold jewellery or diamonds and other precious stones were only bought from the trusted family jeweller. Now the trend is ... Read more...
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Trinamool in Goa like mushroom in monsoon: Congress
February 13th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 13 (IANS) The Congress Monday compared the newly-emerged Trinamool Congress in Goa to a mushroom growing in the monsoon, saying the party had just come up at ... Read more...
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First urban flea market for pooches
January 13th, 2012 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Facilitating pet-parents to shop for canine-oriented products at a discounted rate, the first urban flea market for pooches is to be hosted here Saturday starting 11 ... Read more...
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Judicial custody of AMRI directors extended till Jan 19
January 5th, 2012 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IANS) A West Bengal court Thursday denied bail and extended till Jan 19 the judicial custody of six directors and two officials of the city's AMRI hospital, ... Read more...
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Time to unveil our own Victoria’s Secret: Indian designers
December 8th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 8 (IANS) Call it swimwear, beachwear or resort wear -- the market for this segment has so far been neglected in the country but designers feel the ... Read more...
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‘Indian CEOs can make good global leaders’
November 14th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Successful Indian CEOs, characterised by their "vision, resilience and ability to look at things through a bi-focal lens, with equal emphasis on the daily cash balance" ... Read more...
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Indian director, British actor’s mutual admiration society
November 4th, 2011 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) British actor Henry Cavill, who plays the lead in "Immortals", an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny, says he was so impressed by Hollywood-based ... Read more...
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‘Food safety norms should match global standards’
October 19th, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Oct 19 (IANS) Indian food safety standards should be harmonious with international norms to enable the domestic industry to take part in the global food business, an industry official ... Read more...
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Dr.Oetker targets 165 crore sale by 2015
September 21st, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) German-based FMCG firm Dr.Oetker's Indian arm targets a sale of Rs.165 crore by 2015 as it launches new products in the country and gears up ... Read more...
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Students opting for e-tutoring: Study
September 11th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Greater internet penetration in India and the option of learning in the comfort of home while saving money have led to the increased popularity of ... Read more...
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Bonhomie evident in New Delhi talks: Pakistani daily
July 29th, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) Bonhomie was evident in the talks between the Pakistani and Indian foreign ministers, a leading Pakistani daily said Friday, noting the welcome absence of rancour in ... Read more...
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Making 3D film is difficult: ‘Bal Ganesh’ director (With Images)
June 22nd, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The 3D filmmaking scene in India is at a very nascent stage and filmmaker Pankaj Sharma, who has directed 3D animation movies like "Bal Ganesh" ... Read more...
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Lokpal Bill will be drafted irrespective of Bhushans past: Lokayukta Hegde
April 20th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Karnataka Lokayukta and former Supreme Court Judge N. Santosh Hegde on Wednesday said the Lokpal Bill will be drafted irrespective of the Bhushans past.Hegde, who is part ... Read more...
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Young designers shone, but business lagged at Pakistan fashion week (Review)
April 2nd, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, April 2 (IANS) The third-edition of the PFDC-Sunsilk Fashion Week here definitely had a few shining stars, but lagged on the business-to-business element as wearability is always an issue for ... Read more...
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Ashram plans of Osho ‘disciple’ spark protests in Goa
March 12th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 12 (IANS) An ashram started by a self-proclaimed follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, more popularly known as Osho, in Goa's Barcem village has triggered opposition from the villagers.The ... Read more...
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Celebrities should support Bollywood’s Razzies: Cyrus Broacha
February 26th, 2011 - 11:50 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Cyrus Broacha, who will be the host of next month's Golden Kela Awards that take a dig at failures in Bollywood just like Hollywood's ... Read more...
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CWG scam: Bail for Darbari, hearing on Jayachandran’s plea Monday (Night Lead)
January 14th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday granted bail to former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) official T.S. Darbari and slated for Jan 17 the bail plea of another ... Read more...
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Technical textile industry deserves tax sops: FICCI
December 26th, 2010 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Growth-supportive sops, including tax incentives, should be given to exploit the huge potential of the country's technical textiles industry, which is in a nascent stage, the Federation ... Read more...
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Microsoft Slate Coming By Christmas This Year
October 6th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Redmond based technology giant Microsoft which has been trying for quite some time to gain a foothold in the smart phone and Internet tablet market is ... Read more...
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Now shopping for branded products just a remote-click away
August 4th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Tired of trawling the streets under the scorching sun for your shopping? Help is at hand -- a 24-hour television shopping channel is coming to your rescue ... Read more...
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Hero Honda to back women’s Pro Golf tour
August 1st, 2010 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Women's Professional Golf Tour, which enters its fifth year this week, will have a new sponsor in Hero Honda.
The 10-event Tour, established in 2006 will carry ... Read more...
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Court questions police on Dutch women’s rape
July 7th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a reply from police on a bail application filed by a man accused of raping two Dutch women in Jammu and ... Read more...
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Court denies bail to accused in Dutch women’s rape
July 3rd, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) A city court Saturday rejected the bail plea of a man arrested for allegedly raping two Dutch women in Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi. The accused posed ... Read more...
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Godrej plans to produce cooking appliances
April 15th, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Home appliances manufacturer Godrej & Boyce is planning to expand its portfolio by manufacturing cooking ranges and water purifiers, a company official said here Thursday.
"We have identified other ... Read more...
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PM to leave a day earlier for US, Brazil
April 9th, 2010 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave Saturday - a day earlier than scheduled - to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, as well as ... Read more...
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India must leapfrog to fourth generation telecom: Stakeholders
March 31st, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India should leapfrog directly from second generation telecom to fourth generation networks that not only enable the entire range of mobile multimedia applications but also at speeds ... Read more...
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