Windies cricket is poised for take-off: WICB chief
September 20th, 2012 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), Sep 20 (IANS/CMC) Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Michael Muirhead, says the regional side is poised once again to take its ... Read more...
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My aim is to reach top 15: Kashyap
August 29th, 2012 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Parupalli Kashyap, the first Indian shuttler to reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games, now aims to break into top-15 of world badminton.Kashyap, who ... Read more...
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Swift, Kennedy eloping won’t surprise friends
August 29th, 2012 - 8:18 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift and Conor Kennedy are reportedly so serious about each other that their friends won't be surprised if they took their relationship to ... Read more...
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US seeks stronger military ties with India
August 15th, 2012 - 11:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Taking the US military-to-military relationship with India to the next level is a big focus of US Pacific Command (PACOM) as it builds stronger alliances and ... Read more...
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Want to take contemporary folk to next level: Papon
August 3rd, 2012 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Assamese singer Papon says he is on a mission to take his native state's folk music to a "different level" by mixing it with electronic ... Read more...
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Watch out for Ajay’s ‘Son Of Sardar’, says Kajol
August 3rd, 2012 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Kajol is playing the perfect wife by spreading the good word about her husband Ajay Devgn's next film "Son Of Sardar". She says the trailer ... Read more...
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Fan threatens to shoot Sheryl Crow
July 31st, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 31 (IANS) Singer Sheryl Crow has requested for a restraining order against a fan who has threatened to shoot her.According to the legal documents, the 50-year-old's ... Read more...
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KBC 2012 to be back in prime time slot
July 27th, 2012 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", to be hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan yet again, will be back in its prime time slot, channel officials said ... Read more...
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Pattinson, Stewart now live-in partners?
July 21st, 2012 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 21 (IANS) "Twilight" stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, who are dating in real life, have reportedly taken their romance to the next level by setting up ... Read more...
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Payne’s engagement rumours not true
July 12th, 2012 - 5:46 am ICT by IANS
Los Angles, July 12 (IANS) Singer Liam Payne is not engaged to his long-time girlfriend Danielle Peazer, according to a representative of the One Direction band member.The 18-year-old had sparked ... Read more...
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Mamata asks youth to fight graft
June 17th, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) A day after terming her support for A.P.J. Abdul Kalam for the president's post as the "voice of millions of Indians", West Bengal Chief ... Read more...
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Triple bonanza for Rani in ‘Aiyyaa’
June 16th, 2012 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji is set to take item numbers to the next level, as she has not one, but three such songs for her in Anurag ... Read more...
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Aguilera promotes boyfriend
June 16th, 2012 - 3:34 am ICT by IANS
London, June 16 (IANS) Singer Christina Aguilera has given her boyfriend his big break in the music industry by enlisting him as a songwriter for her next album.The 31-year-old ... Read more...
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Cat Deeley confirms that she is dating Patrick Kielty
June 6th, 2012 - 8:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, June 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cat Deeley has confirmed that she is dating Patrick Kielty. She also said that they have been going around for months and their common friends have nicknamed ... Read more...
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Government to amend law on atrocities against SCs, STs
May 17th, 2012 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The government is looking into amending the existing laws to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), Social Justice and Empowerment Minister ... Read more...
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Rachel McAdams, Michael Sheen to marry?
April 22nd, 2012 - 7:55 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 22 (IANS) Actress Rachel McAdams is reportedly set to marry beau Michael Sheen as both want to take their relationship to the next level."Michael is planning on ... Read more...
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‘Mahi didn’t want to play Mona Darling’
April 10th, 2012 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Director Apoorva Lakhia, who is busy finalising the cast of the "Zanjeer" remake, says Mahi Gill was initially not keen on play Mona Darling in the ... Read more...
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Prabhu Deva rocks the stage with signature moves
April 3rd, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) India's very own Michael Jackson, Prabhu Deva, set the stage on fire as he performed some scintillating dance numbers at the opening ceremony of the ... Read more...
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Ujjwal Mukhopadhyay named Avon India managing director
March 29th, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Leading direct selling company Avon Beauty Products India Thursday announced the appointment of Ujjwal Sankar Mukhopadhyay as its new managing director."He will be responsible for ... Read more...
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KKR appoints Rudy Webster as mental skills coach
March 5th, 2012 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders announced Monday they have roped in sports psychologist Rudi Webster, who managed the West Indies side led by Clive ... Read more...
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Indian mobile handsets market grows 10 percent in 2011
March 1st, 2012 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Indian mobile handsets market grew 10 percent in 2011 with the sale of 183 million devices, including 18 million 3G mobile phones and around ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga haunted by devil
February 21st, 2012 - 7:07 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga believes the devil keeps haunting her during sleep.The 25-year-old has enlisted the help of Michael Jackson's former doctor and spiritual ... Read more...
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Genelia keeps me on my toes: Riteish Deshmukh
January 23rd, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai Jan 23, (IANS) Love is in the air in Bollywood, especially for the cutest pair of Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza who have decided to take their relationship to ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg to launch premium cigars
January 21st, 2012 - 4:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 21 (IANS) Rapper Snoop Dogg will launch his own premium cigar range.The 40-year-old is planning to sell the cigars for 50 cents each and claims that they are ... Read more...
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Metallica working on a 3D film
January 10th, 2012 - 7:30 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 10 (IANS) American heavy metal band Metallica are working on a self-financed 3D concert film.The 3D project is at early stage of production, and is expected to release ... Read more...
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Kelly Rowland new face of luxury watch brand
January 4th, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Singer Kelly Rowland has been signed as the new face of luxury watch company TW Steel."This is so exciting especially when you naturally become a fan ... Read more...
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Anna supporters in Chennai disappointed
December 28th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 28 (IANS) The general mood of India Against Corruption (IAC) members here supporting Anna Hazare's demand for a strong anti-graft law was of disappointment after the Lok ... Read more...
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Jamie Bell to propose Evan Rachel Wood
December 22nd, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (IANS) British actor Jamie Bell has fuelled reports that he might propose to girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood after the couple was seen shopping for an engagement ... Read more...
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I want to take ‘Don’ forward: Farhan Akhtar
December 20th, 2011 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar does not rule out a third part to the "Don" series. But for now, he says he wants to "explore other ... Read more...
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It’s destination Mumbai for Piaa Bajpai (Movie Snippets)
December 7th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai Dec 7 (IANS) After doing southern movies, Piaa Bajpai shifted to Bollywood and has quietly finished shooting for her first Hindi movie."The shooting of the Hindi film is almost ... Read more...
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A new man in Demi Moore’s life?
December 2nd, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 2 (IANS) Actress Demi Moore is reportedly dating Scott-Vincent Borba, just weeks after announcing her split from estranged husband Ashton Kutcher.The 49-year-old has grown close to Scott-Vincent, ... Read more...
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Lara, Dia happy for Riteish-Genelia
November 20th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D' Souza have decided to tie the knot early next year and their friends Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza ... Read more...
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Windies batsmen can play spin: A team coach
November 4th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua) Nov 4 (IANS/CMC) West Indies A-team coach Hendy Springer has railed against conventional wisdom that the current stock of batsmen lack competence to play spin.Springer, a former Barbados ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh happy with ‘RA.One’ reviews
November 3rd, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) "RA.One", Shah Ruk Khan's most ambitious project till date, has garnered a mixed response, yet the film has managed to earn a whopping Rs.170 crore in ... Read more...
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To get actors, composers, Onir eyes social media
October 18th, 2011 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Onir, known to bring taboo subjects like homosexuality into the mainstream, says his next film "Shab" will tell the love story of a gigolo and ... Read more...
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