Pakistan summons top US diplomat over anti-Islam film
September 21st, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Pakistan Friday summoned the US charge d'affaires Richard Hoagland to the foreign ministry and lodged a strong protest with him over a blasphemous video posted on ... Read more...
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Which way will Pakistan tilt? (Comment)
September 20th, 2012 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
The publication of satirical cartoons relating to the Prophet Muhammad by a French magazine (Charles Hebdo) adds to the anger and widespread protests already simmering across many countries and societies that ... Read more...
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Elderly man tries suicide in Metro station, critically injured
August 15th, 2012 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A 60-year-old man was critically injured and may lose his hand after he tried to commit suicide by jumping in front of a Delhi Metro ... Read more...
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Polish court to hear appeals by jailed Russian fans
July 10th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, July 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A court in Warsaw will hold hearings Tuesday on the appeal by three Russian football fans jailed in Poland on charges of hooliganism during Euro ... Read more...
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Seven Russian fans remain in Polish custody
July 3rd, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven Russian football supporters remain in the custody of Polish police from the two dozen detained during Euro 2012 clashes in Poland last month, the ... Read more...
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Alleged Polish hooligan leader detained: Police
June 16th, 2012 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Warsaw police have arrested the suspected ringleader of the Polish attacks on Russian fans at Euro 2012 football championship, spokesman Maciej Karczynski said Saturday.More than ... Read more...
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Moscow tightens security for Polish embassy
June 16th, 2012 - 7:11 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow police have stepped up security at the Polish embassy in connection with fighting and rumours of further clashes between Russian and Polish football fans ... Read more...
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Rowdy Russian fans head for Warsaw
June 15th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Swaying slightly and smelling strongly of alcohol, the fan slammed his brand new running shoes onto the counter at a downtown Moscow sports shop. "I'm ... Read more...
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Over 180 arrested in Warsaw football clashes: Police (Lead)
June 13th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 180 people have been arrested over clashes involving Polish and Russian football fans, Warsaw police said Wednesday.Violence flared during a march through the ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Over 100 arrested in Warsaw clashes
June 13th, 2012 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 100 people have been arrested after violence flared at a march of Russian fans in the Polish capital Warsaw, police said.The violence broke ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: At least 56 arrested after Warsaw clashes (Lead)
June 13th, 2012 - 1:29 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 56 people have been arrested after violence flared at a march of Russian fans in the Polish capital here Tuesday.The violence broke ... Read more...
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Arab Spring in Syria? Picnickers tell a different story
April 21st, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Damascus, April 21 (IANS) It's a sunny weekend afternoon in Damascus, with a freak chill in the air. Thousands of ordinary families have gathered in parks and under the shade ... Read more...
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Spring holidays bring travel boom in China
January 29th, 2012 - 6:37 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 29 (IANS) A week-long holiday to celebrate the Chinese lunar new year has spurred a travel boom in the country, the government said Saturday.The lunar new year on ... Read more...
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Today is Boss’ Day
October 17th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Employees all over the world have the opportunity to show their appreciation to their bosses because it is the Boss Day. Every year, the 17th of ... Read more...
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No national holiday for Bhagwan Balmiki
September 8th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) It is not feasible to declare Bhagwan Balmiki's birthday as a national holiday, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy told parliament Thursday.However, ... Read more...
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Cynicism, indifference trails PM’s I-Day speech
August 15th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) It was another laidback national holiday for most Indians, with not many bothering to switch on their TV to listen to what Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Delhi shop and factory workers cry foul
August 14th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Rakesh Soni, a 42-year-old worker at a factory in north Delhi's Karawal Nagar Industrial Area, will be busy polishing metals Monday when most will be ... Read more...
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Is Independence Day just another holiday for Gen-Y?
August 13th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) For some youngsters, the Independence Day of India is genuinely about freedom - from school, college and office but for others, it is a reminder ... Read more...
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U.S. Secretary of State Clinton congratulates the Netherlands on Queen’s Day
April 29th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday congratulated the people of the Netherlands on their annual Queen's Day celebration, or Koninginnedag as it is known locally."On ... Read more...
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President Patil lauds efforts of Indians in development of Mauritius
April 26th, 2011 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinPort Louis (Mauritius) Apr 26 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who visited the "Aapravasi Ghat" here on Tuesday, lauded the efforts of Indians in the development of Mauritius."Persons of ... Read more...
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Free rail travel for World Cup-winning team (Lead)
April 3rd, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata/New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Members of India's World Cup-winning team will be given lifetime complimentary passes to travel by air-conditioned first class, the railway ministry announced Sunday.The passes ... Read more...
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Was finance minister both times India won World Cup: Pranab
April 3rd, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Finance Minister and Congress stalwart Pranab Mukherjee Sunday congratulated Team India for their magnificent win in the World Cup, noting it was an "accidental coincidence" ... Read more...
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Mamata wants national holiday to celebrate World Cup win
April 3rd, 2011 - 1:56 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday congratulated the Indian team for their brilliant World Cup win and appealed to the central government to declare Monday a ... Read more...
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Euphoric in Lahore for India-Pakistan match
March 28th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, March 28 (IANS) As I removed my shoes to enter Badshahi Mosque in the old city here, our guide Bilal Ahmad asked in excitement: "Are you ready for ... Read more...
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Celebrate Navroz with a platter from Tajikistan (Eating Out With IANS, With Image)
March 20th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A traditional festival platter from Tajikistan is adding a touch of gastronomic joy to the spirit of Navroz, the Persian spring festival celebrated by the ... Read more...
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Hindus want national holiday on October 13 to mark Sister Nivedita’s 100th death anniversary
February 1st, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 1 (ANI): Hindus have asked India Government to declare October 13 as national holiday to commemorate Sister Nivedita's (1867-1911) 100th death anniversary.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement ... Read more...
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Malaysia urged to declare Thaipusam a national holiday
January 21st, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21 (ANI): DAP Vice-Chairman M.Kulasegaran has said the Tamil Thaipusam celebration should be announced a national holiday since people belonging to different racial groups attend the event annually.He said ... Read more...
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Extends Its Deadline Till April 18 For Taxpayers
January 5th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The taxpayers of United States will now get extra three days to file their taxes this year, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials announced the news to ... Read more...
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In his Thanksgiving greetings, Zed urges fellow Americans to “make a positive difference”
November 22nd, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 22 (ANI): Sending early Thanksgiving greetings to fellow Americans, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged them to "make a positive difference in the lives of people around you" as ... Read more...
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What’s Closed On Columbus Day? What’s Open?
October 12th, 2010 - 12:50 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Columbus Day is the day set aside by Americans to celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus into the America’s on October 12, 1492. It has been set on ... Read more...
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Delhi shuts down ahead of CWG opening ceremony
October 2nd, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Delhi is witnessing a virtual shutdown ahead of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games as Saturday happens to be a national holiday owing to Mahatma Gandhi's ... Read more...
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Queen Elizabeth’s New York Visit Starts Today
July 6th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 6, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Queen Elizabeth II of Britain is headed for her New York visit today, which is her first visit there in the last 34 ... Read more...
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Kate Gosselin Denies Plastic Surgery Rumors
July 6th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 4th of July being a national holiday, it was also the day of celebrations for people around the United States. So why should Kate Gosselin ... Read more...
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Power failure leaves British royal entourage in dark
July 6th, 2010 - 10:56 am ICT by IANS
Toronto/Washington, July 6 (DPA) A two-hour power outage in Toronto Monday left Britain's royal entourage in the dark, as Queen Elizabeth II was wrapping up her visit to Canada.
The electricity went out ... Read more...
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Queen Elizabeth gets Blackberry before heading to New York
July 6th, 2010 - 3:18 am ICT by IANS
Washington/Toronto, July 6 (DPA) Britain's Queen Elizabeth II wrapped up her visit to Canada Monday by snagging her own ubiquitous tech gadget.
The octogenarian was given a Blackberry smartphone on her visit to ... Read more...
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