NBC sells $1 billion ads for Olympics 2012
July 26th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The National Broadcaster NBC announced on Wednesday that it has reached the $ 1 billion mark for the advertisement sales related to the Olympics.The Olympic Games are ... Read more...
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Aamir doing fantastic job with ‘Satyamev Jayate’: Ritesh Sidhwani
May 21st, 2012 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Film producer Ritesh Sidhwani, who is co-producing Aamir Khan's next movie "Talaash", is impressed with the actor's TV debut "Satyamev Jayate", aimed at bringing ... Read more...
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‘Satyamev Jayate’ first episode marks 90 mn viewership
May 16th, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) "Satyamev Jayate", the much-talked about TV show of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, in its launch episode was viewed by 90 million people and ... Read more...
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‘Satayamev Jayate’ has made life tough for me: Kiran Rao
April 24th, 2012 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Filmmaker and superstar Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao says the actor's new TV show "Satayamev Jayate" has made life tough for her as he ... Read more...
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Finnish professor charged with spying for Russia
April 14th, 2012 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Finnish academic has been charged by Denmark with aiding alleged Russian spies in Copenhagen.According to Finland's national broadcaster YLE, 49-year-old Timo Kivimäki was first ... Read more...
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Meant for private, national channels, Aamir’s show to make history
April 13th, 2012 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) "Satyamev Jayate" is Aamir Khan's first television project and the star says that the reality show will create history by becoming the first ever programme ... Read more...
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Michele Norris steps down as host of ‘All Things Considered’
October 25th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Oct 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) National Public Radio’s Michele Norris has announced that her husband has picked up an offer to be part of President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Her husband, ... Read more...
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24 killed in Cairo riots
October 10th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Cairo, Oct 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Security forces in Egypt have arrested several people linked with the recent riots in the capital that has resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people ... Read more...
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Prasar Bharati approves expansion of DD’s DTH platform
September 6th, 2011 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Prasar Bharati board Tuesday approved further expansion of national broadcaster Doordarshan's Direct to Home (DTH) platform so as to reach 150 channels by December, ... Read more...
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11 dead in bomb and gun attack in Norway (Third Lead)
July 23rd, 2011 - 1:35 am ICT by IANS
Oslo, July 23 (IANS) A bomb attack near the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg Friday left at least seven people dead, while four more were killed when a ... Read more...
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One dead in blast near Norwegian PM’s office (Second Lead)
July 22nd, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
Oslo, July 22 (IANS) At least one person was killed in a bomb attack near the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg here Friday, BBC reported. Stoltenberg was reportedly ... Read more...
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Cancelled coal blocks may be retruned to NTPC: Power minister
July 10th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Coal mining blocks which were taken away from NTPC because of the state-run company's inability to start mining operations within the stipulated time may ... Read more...
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File status report on CBI probe in Lalli case: Apex court
April 1st, 2011 - 9:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday asked the government to file a status report on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into graft allegations against B.S. ... Read more...
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Finance minister has done a good job: PM
February 28th, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has "done a good job" by presenting a growth-oriented and inclusive budget.
"The finance minister deserves ... Read more...
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Soni promises new roadmap for Prasar Bharti
January 4th, 2011 - 11:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With the public broadcaster getting an interim CEO, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni Tuesday called for "a fresh start" and announced that the government was ... Read more...
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Indian forts relive glorious past in documentary (Feature With Images)
December 22nd, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Chandigarh, Dec 22 (IANS) They have withstood the onslaught of marching armies, they have been like trophies for rulers, and several well known forts in India are now reliving their ... Read more...
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AIR, DD operations hit as employees strike work (Lead)
November 23rd, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Operations of All India Radio and Doordarshan were affected in different parts of the country as employees of the state-run radio and television channels went on ... Read more...
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AIR, Doordarshan operations hit as employees strike
November 23rd, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Employees of All India Radio and Doordarshan Tuesday went on a 48-hour strike to press their demand for repeal of the Prasar Bharati Act, bringing operations ... Read more...
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India has been a terrific host: Malawi
October 14th, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Rahul Vaishnavi
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games hosted by India are the best Malawi has seen and the city of Delhi is "terrific", says the African country's chef ... Read more...
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Computer beats human for the first time at Japanese chess
October 13th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 13(ANI): For the first time, a computer has beaten a human at Japanese chess-shogi.It is not unusual as computers have been beating humans at western chess for years but it ... Read more...
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High on eyeballs, DD rates for CWG ceremony zoom
October 10th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant Sood
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Having tasted spectacular success with the Commonwealth Games (CWG) opening ceremony, national broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has hiked advertising rates for the Oct 14 closing ceremony ... Read more...
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Asiad coloured Indian TV, now CWG to spur HDTV
September 27th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant Sood
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) If the 1982 Asian Games heralded the colour TV era in India, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) are likely to spur the growth of high definition ... Read more...
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Suspend Pakistan, says former ICC chief
August 30th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 30 (DPA) The case against Pakistan was so "compelling" that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should suspend its national team from playing until allegations of match-fixing are dealt with, former ... Read more...
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Global warming gets Australian fish moving
August 13th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 13 (DPA) Climate change is good for some species of sea fish but bad for others, researchers in Australia said Friday.
Rising water temperature on the east coast has seen up ... Read more...
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Sphereorigins Multivision Pvt Ltd Launches New Media House
May 5th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 05, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):SPHEREORIGINS MULTIVISION PVT LTD expands with bigger plans to foray into Non Fiction, Regional and other areas. To spearhead the operations, the company has launched PANGLOSEAN ENTERTAINMENT PVT ... Read more...
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‘Voice of Rugby’ Bill McLaren dies
January 20th, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the "voice of rugby", has died at the age of 86.McLaren spent almost 50 years as a national broadcaster, beginning his career ... Read more...
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Australia picks sylvan setting for World Cup 2010
December 4th, 2009 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 4 (DPA) Australia has picked a hill station outside Johannesburg as its base for next year's World Cup in South Africa, news reports said Friday.
The squad will reside in the ... Read more...
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Australia’s Santas see red over tax take
December 4th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 4 (DPA) Pensioners who earn money playing Santa Claus in shopping malls and department stores complained Friday that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) had spoilt the Christmas spirit.
They are threatening ... Read more...
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Doordarshan to showcase ‘Smile Pinki’ on Sunday
November 10th, 2009 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Those wanting to see Oscar-winning documentary "Smile Pinki", the touching story of an Indian village girl born with a cleft lip, can tune in to national broadcaster ... Read more...
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Woman karate black belt teaches Australian muggers a lesson
October 26th, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 26 (DPA) A German on holiday in Australia had her black belt in karate to thank for thwarting an attempted robbery on the streets of the central Outback city of ... Read more...
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Australian teen sets sail round the world
October 18th, 2009 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 18 (DPA) Australian teenager Jessica Watson set off from Sydney Harbour Sunday on her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
Her voyage is controversial following ... Read more...
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Funeral of Boyzone held in Dublin
October 17th, 2009 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Dublin, Oct 17 (DPA) The funeral of former Irish pop singer Stephen Gately, who died last week whilst on holiday in Majorca, took place in Dublin Saturday, with thousands of mourners attending ... Read more...
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“Yes” side claims lead in Irish referendum on Lisbon Treaty
October 3rd, 2009 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dublin, Oct 3 (DPA) The "Yes" side was claiming that an exit poll showed strong support for the European Union's Lisbon Treaty as vote-counting in Ireland's second Lisbon Referendum got under way ... Read more...
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Introduce multi-lingual channel to improve image of Islam: PTV official
October 1st, 2009 - 7:46 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct.1 (ANI): An official of Pakistan's national broadcaster PTV has called on the federal government to use the substantial aid at its disposal to improve the image of Islam which has ... Read more...
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10 killed as earthquake rocks Bhutan and India’s northeast (Night Lead)
September 21st, 2009 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati/Thimpu, Sep 21 (IANS) A high magnitude earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale Monday killed at least 10 people in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and left dozens more injured, while ... Read more...
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