Boy sacrificed for hidden treasure in Andhra
January 26th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) A 14-year-old boy was killed by a group of people in the belief that a human sacrifice would yield them a secret treasure in Andhra Pradesh's ... Read more...
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Where Diwali comes late and brings on animal slaughter
November 24th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 24 (IANS) Almost a month after the rest of India celebrated Diwali, some interior areas of Himachal Pradesh are set to usher in the festival Friday, slaughtering hundreds ... Read more...
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‘Breaking Dawn…’ sets new record
November 22nd, 2011 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 22 (IANS) "Breaking Dawn Part 1", the first instalment of the final chapter of the vampire saga, has the set the cash registers ringing by collecting $291 million ... Read more...
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Where Diwali is dark and celebrated a month later!
October 27th, 2011 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 27 (IANS) The country celebrated Diwali Wednesday, but there are some pockets in Himachal Pradesh where the festival of lights is celebrated almost a month later. Reason? Locals ... Read more...
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‘Breaking Dawn’ to release Nov 18
September 21st, 2011 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The much-awaited fourth and last instalment of the "Twilight" series, "Breaking Dawn-The Twilight Saga", is set to hit the screens worldwide Nov 18.
The first look ... Read more...
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Will resign July 31 and work for party: Yeddyurappa
July 29th, 2011 - 2:24 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa late Thursday announced he would resign July 31 and work for the party, over 12 hours after the Bharatiya Janata ... Read more...
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New moon found orbiting Pluto
July 21st, 2011 - 10:15 am ICT by IANS
Washington, July 21 (IANS) Astronomers have discovered a fourth moon orbiting the icy dwarf planet Pluto, the NASA has announced.The tiny, new satellite - temporarily designated P4 - was uncovered ... Read more...
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NASA: Astronomers discover Pluto’s fourth moon
July 21st, 2011 - 2:01 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Astronomers from NASA discovered a fourth moon orbiting the icy dwarf planet Pluto, the agency said Wednesday.Using the Hubble Space Telescope to search for rings around the ... Read more...
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Harry Potter finale makes history with four opening records
July 18th, 2011 - 6:03 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 18 (IANS) A swan song of the blockbuster Harry Potter series eclipsed a previous trailblazer of the Hollywood tentpoles by grabbing a heart-stopping $168.55 million over ... Read more...
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I fell in love with Vancouver: Kristen Stewart
May 13th, 2011 - 8:09 am ICT by IANS
London, May 13 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart, who recently finished filming the final scenes for the two "Breaking Dawn" movies admits she fell in love with Vancouver while shooting for ... Read more...
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Meteor showers from Halley’s comet to peak this Friday!
May 4th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Sky watchers are in for a treat this week, as a meteor shower showing remnants from Halley's Comet will pass through the inner solar system after a span ... Read more...
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Child marriage prevented in Rajasthan
April 6th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, April 6 (IANS) A child marriage between a seven-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, scheduled for April 12, was prevented after city police intervened and got restraining orders against ... Read more...
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Officials warned on child marriages
March 22nd, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, March 22 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has warned of strict action against district administrations and police officials if they fail to check child marriages on Akshya Tritiya (Akha Teej) ... Read more...
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Hilary Duff posts a pic of her chopped off bangs on Twitter
March 22nd, 2011 - 6:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Mar 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hilary Duff has revealed her latest look on Twitter after she cut off some of her bangs. The actress/singer posted two pictures of herself on ... Read more...
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India celebrates Mahashivratri with fasting and prayers (Roundup)
March 2nd, 2011 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bangalore/Lucknow, March 2 (IANS) Millions of hindu devotees across the country and the world celebrated Mahashivratri with ritual bathing, fasting and prayers.People thronged temples in thousands during the ... Read more...
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Devotees throng Orissa temples on Shivratri
March 2nd, 2011 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) Devotees observed fast and thronged temples of Hindu god Shiva across Orissa Wednesday on the occasion of Shivratri.More than a lakh devotees have already visited the ... Read more...
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Official Title Card Of Breaking Dawn- Part 1 Released
January 22nd, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
There is yet another good news for Twilight fans, who received a gift last week when the first photo of Breaking Dawn - Part 1 was released.On January 21, the ... Read more...
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Robert Pattinson Confesses ‘Breaking Dawn’ Is The End Of An Era
January 18th, 2011 - 9:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is an actor who is one of the most revered and loved one as far as the teenaged girls are concerned. 24-year old actor epitomises a chocolate ... Read more...
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Eastern hemisphere will witness solar eclipse on Jan 4
January 1st, 2011 - 11:41 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 1 (ANI): A dramatic partial eclipse of the Sun will be visible throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia on January 4.Depending on the viewer's location, the Moon will slowly cover and ... Read more...
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Sabrina Parker, The Youngest ALS Patient Leaves Her Last Breathe
December 20th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sabrina Parker was the youngest patient diagnosed with the deadly disease of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), at the age of fifteen. She left her last breathe ... Read more...
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Sky gazers in for celestial treat Tuesday
December 13th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Sky gazers can look forward to an exhibition of celestial fireworks as the night sky will be lit up by Geminid meteor showers that are expected to ... Read more...
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Twilight series: What Makes Fans Go Crazy?
December 4th, 2010 - 11:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The first Twilight movie was released in 2008 with much critical acclaim and Box Office success. The vampire love story was so intense that people started looking for more of ... Read more...
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Harry Potter Vs Twilight - Who Will Be The Winner?
November 26th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The box office reports and collections have another story to tell as the Potter series has made a great business surpassing even the 'Twilight' series. 'Harry Potter' broke all records in ... Read more...
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Ashley Greene Speaks About Boyfriend And ‘Breaking Dawn’ On George Lopez Show
November 26th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
With Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on board as lead actors of the ‘Twilight’ series, Ashley Greene too, held her own ground and drew the attention of directors in Hollywood who ... Read more...
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Twilight star attacked by drunkards at movie convention
November 22nd, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 22 (ANI): Twilight star Bronson Pelletier was attacked by a group of drunken men during a film convention in Birmingham, England.The 24-year-old Canadian, who plays werewolf tribe member Jared in ... Read more...
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“Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1″ Sets Box Office On Fire
November 20th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) As expected by movie reviewers and critics, the latest film in the celebrated Harry Potter franchisee namely "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" has ... Read more...
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Is Robert Pattinson Best Dressed Or Does He Stink, The Answer Is Here
November 18th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The vampire has grabbed the Best Actor and Best Dressed celeb award in the 1st ever BBC Radio Teen Awards. While his fiery screen presence in ‘Eclipse’ or ‘New Moon’ or ... Read more...
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India celebrates Diwali with diyas, sweets and pujas (Round up)
November 5th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The new moon night twinkled with thousands of diyas and candles as India celebrated Diwali Friday. Traditional fervour, aesthetic rangoli and marigold flower patterns at thresholds, ... Read more...
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Devotees take holy dip in rivers across Uttar Pradesh on first day of Navratri
October 8th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Allahabad/Varanasi/Ayodhaya, Oct.8 (ANI): Thousands of devotees across Uttar Pradesh took holy dips in rivers on the first day of a nine-day long Navratri festival on Friday.Allahabad, famous for the confluence of the ... Read more...
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Casey LaBow To Star In “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn”
October 1st, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez,
Oct 1t, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Casey LaBow who was almost unknown to many as an actress has now become famous and a hot search on the web after her name was ... Read more...
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New type of lunar volcano discovered
September 20th, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 20 (ANI): Scientists have apparently discovered a new type of rock on the lunar surface, which was spat up by a style of volcano never before seen on the ... Read more...
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President Patil, Vice President Ansari greet people on Id-ul-Fitr
September 10th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari have greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion on Id-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated ... Read more...
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Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Saturday
September 10th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.10 (ANI): Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday, said the The Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid, Mufti Mohammad Mukkaram Ahmed on Thursday."The moon ... Read more...
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Owl monkey only primate to exhibit ‘early birds’ and ‘night owls’ behaviour
September 4th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): University of Pennsylvania anthropologists have shown that in Azaro's owl monkeys, temperature and light are just as important environmental factors as the circadian rhythm that regulates periods of ... Read more...
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Perseids Meteor Shower Dazzles Sky-Gazers With Stunning Display
August 13th, 2010 - 7:51 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Sky-gazers across the world were bestowed with a spectacular opportunity to witness the biggest celestial display of the year as the annual Perseids meteor shower made ... Read more...
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