Gender bender model Andrej Pejic takes modeling to a new dimension
February 9th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, Feb 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Gender bender male model Andrej Pejic is taking fashion modeling on a new dimension altogether. He is sometimes a pretty blonde and sometimes he walks ... Read more...
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Mumbai attack: Supreme Court debunks Kasab claim (Lead)
February 8th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday debunked Mumbai terror attack convict and Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab's contention that he was not a part of the overarching conspiracy ... Read more...
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Growth may be revised upward from 6.9 percent: Pranab
February 7th, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The economic growth for the current financial year which was projected Tuesday at 6.9 percent, is likely to be revised upwards on the back ... Read more...
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Equity central to global environment pact: Natarajan
February 3rd, 2012 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The principle of common but differentiated responsibility and equity - right to grow - is central to talk of global environmental agreements and their effective ... Read more...
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PM terms food security bill historic, seeks PDS reform
February 3rd, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Terming the food security bill "historic", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday urged the states to speedily reform the public distribution system (PDS) so that ... Read more...
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Climax was rested, not dropped: Savio
February 1st, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Expressing surprise at former national captain Climax Lawrence's decision to retire from international football, India's chief football coach Savio Medeira Wednesday said the Dempo medio ... Read more...
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Relegation-threatened Mumbai FC face Dempo
January 31st, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Jan 31 (IANS) In their bid to escape relegation, Mumbai FC have a tough task at hand as they face leaders Dempo in the 18th round of the I-League ... Read more...
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Apex court pulls up PMO on Swamy’s war on Raja (Second Lead)
January 31st, 2012 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) In a clear embarrassment to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Supreme Court Tuesday hauled up his officials for not advising him on Janata Party ... Read more...
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Antony, V.K. Singh blame army for age row (Roundup)
January 31st, 2012 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian Army's administrative wing Tuesday came under attack sharp attack from both Defence Minister A.K. Antony as well as the army chief, Gen V.K. ... Read more...
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Gen Singh also blames army for age row
January 31st, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian Army chief, General V.K. Singh, Tuesday agreed with Defence Minister A.K. Antony that the administrative branch of the force was to blame for ... Read more...
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Easy fixture for Real Madrid at home
January 27th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 27 (IANS) Real Madrid will need to put their Copa del Rey disappointments behind them when they host Zaragoza in the Spanish Primera Liga football Saturday night.Madrid took ... Read more...
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Simon Cowell: ‘I think Cheryl Cole misses me’
January 25th, 2012 - 10:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Music guru Simon Cowell has stated that he has no doubt British singer Cheryl Cole could join the X Factor show. The 52-year-old returned to Britain to ... Read more...
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Joni Mitchell’s dad passes away
January 25th, 2012 - 10:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Toronto, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Legendary singer Joni Mitchell has announced the passing away of her father. The Big Yellow Taxi star revealed that the father, William Anderson, passed away on the ... Read more...
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Britain defends doubling of Olympic ceremony budget
January 25th, 2012 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) British culture secretary Jeremy Hunt defended the doubling of the amount of money to be spent on the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in July ... Read more...
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‘No security concerns for Ireland tour of Kenya’
January 24th, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Jan 24 (IANS) Cricket Kenya has quelled any concerns over the security situation in the country and confirmed that the national team's match against Ireland will go on as ... Read more...
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Congress takes a dig at BJP on Gadkari’s Modi remarks
January 24th, 2012 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Congress Monday took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its party chief Nitin Gadkari's remarks that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi ... Read more...
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Pune Warriors retain Ganguly for 2012 IPL
January 21st, 2012 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been retained by Pune Warriors ahead of Indian Premier League's (IPL) fifth edition.Ganguly, who was ignored at the 2011 ... Read more...
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CA, Channel 9 losing millions for lop-sided Test matches
January 18th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Lopsided Test matches in the ongoing series between India and Australia have cost Cricket Australia (CA) and host broadcaster Channel 9 millions of dollars in advertising ... Read more...
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BSP’s denial of tickets to lawmakers shows guilt: Congress
January 16th, 2012 - 10:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Congress Monday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's denial of poll tickets to nearly half of her party legislators was a "big and ... Read more...
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‘Re-abandoning Afghanistan not an option’
January 16th, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Re-abandoning Afghanistan is not an option, a noted Indian security expert said Monday, lamenting at the same time the lack of a pan-Afghanistan leadership ... Read more...
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Australia still undecided on bowling attack
January 12th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 12 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke Thursday said he would wait till Friday before deciding whether to field a four-match pace attack against India in the third cricket ... Read more...
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12 new stars to join TOWIE cast
January 11th, 2012 - 11:04 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) 12 new stars will be joining the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in the season four. The hit reality show had already seen four cast ... Read more...
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Andamans tribals’ semi-naked dance: Authorities promise action (Roundup)
January 11th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The Andaman and Nicobar authorities Monday denied that women from the endangered Jarawa tribe were exploited and forced to dance semi-naked for tourists, as ... Read more...
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Government denies Andaman tribes exploited (Second Lead)
January 11th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Andamans authorities Monday denied that women from the endangered Jarawa tribe in the islands were exploited and forced to dance semi-naked for food ... Read more...
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Fiscal deficit to exceed budget estimate, says Pranab
January 6th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) India's fiscal deficit this financial year will exceed the projected 4.6 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) owing to higher oil prices, Finance Minister ... Read more...
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Actors live on edge, it’s scary: Rajesh Khera
January 6th, 2012 - 10:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Rajesh Khera, popular for his role as gay designer Maddy in TV show "Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi", says actors live on the edge because of ... Read more...
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Taylor praises Clarke for putting team ahead of personal milestones
January 5th, 2012 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Australian captain Mark Taylor Thursday praised Michael Clarke for putting the team before his personal milestone during the second Test against India at the Sydney ... Read more...
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France calls for stronger sanctions against Iran
January 3rd, 2012 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe Tuesday accused Iran of developing nuclear weapons and called for stronger sanctions against the country.He said the European Union should ... Read more...
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Sachin will not score 100th ton in Australia: McGrath
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend McGrath predicted that India's Sachin Tendulkar will remain stranded on 99 international centuries at least for the rest of the summer.McGrath ... Read more...
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Self-obsessed people dont make good leaders
January 2nd, 2012 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) While individuals brimming with confidence or arrogance and showing natural authority may appear potential leaders, a dominating attitude or self-obsession often leaves such individuals being worst ... Read more...
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Political changes ahead in 2012: Advani
December 31st, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani Saturday said the coming year is sure to bring "big changes in national politics".In a year-end ... Read more...
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Clarke expects Indian fightback in Sydney
December 29th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 29 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke wants his team to be consistent throughout the series against a "formidable" Indian team, following their 122-run win in the first Test ... Read more...
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Ponting’s was the best of my three wickets, says Yadav
December 26th, 2011 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) India's fastest bowler on the Australia tour Umesh Yadav said he would cherish Ricky Ponting's scalp the most among his three wickets on the opening ... Read more...
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Smartphones eating into camera sales in US
December 25th, 2011 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 25 (IANS) Smartphones are eating into sales of basic cameras and camcorders in the US, BBC reported citing a market research.The NPD Group said in a study that ... Read more...
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Court ticks off MLA for misusing law
December 24th, 2011 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) A Delhi court allowed bail to an accused after observing that the complainant, Jai Kishan, MLA of Sultanpuri, is a habitual offender and involved in ... Read more...
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