Now control your car with a wink or nod!
July 23rd, 2012 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Engineers have come up with a new gadget to control a car's functions using nods and winks, thanks to the infra-red sensor mounted on the dash ... Read more...
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Popularity not important for Gervais
June 25th, 2012 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 25 (IANS) Comedian Ricky Gervais says he does not fret over losing his popularity.Gervais says he would like to work on original subjects, taboo subjects and misunderstood ... Read more...
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Sandler worse amongst worst: Gets 11 Razzies nominations (Lead)
February 26th, 2012 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Actor Adam Sandler has received a record 11 nominations for this year's Razzies, which celebrates the worst films of the past year in a ... Read more...
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Sandler best amongst worst: Gets 11 Razzies nominations
February 26th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) Actor Adam Sandler has received a record 11 nominations for this year's Razzies, which celebrates the worst films of the past year in a ... Read more...
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American chalk artist to showcase work at Mumbai fest (With Images)
February 7th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) American chalk artist Tracy Lee Stum will present her 3D street art at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival here, an official from the American Center ... Read more...
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Indian intention doubted over electricity sale to Pakistan
April 22nd, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) India's offer to sell electricity to Pakistan at an affordable rate is "intriguing", said a Pakistani daily, noting that New Delhi is not without its ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Stephen Sondheim to be honoured at Olivier Awards
March 5th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 5 (ANI): Legendary U.S. composer Stephen Sondheim is set to receive a special prize at the Laurence Olivier Awards later this month.The musical icon will be presented with the Special ... Read more...
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Spears to open Grammy awards
February 1st, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Britney Spears is likely to open the 53rd Grammy Awards with her new hit single "Hold it against me".The singer is back to work after coping ... Read more...
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‘Eclipse’, ‘The Last Airbender’ up for nine Razzies
January 25th, 2011 - 8:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "The Last Airbender" have both received the most nominations at this year's Razzie Awards, with each movie earning nods in nine categories.Among the ... Read more...
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Rihanna, Cee-Lo And Adele To Render Performances At The Forthcoming 2011 BRIT Awards
January 18th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
: The array of performers at the 2011 BRIT Awards has been proclaimed, with the Awards listed to be arranged at The O2 in London on February 15. Among the catalog ... Read more...
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Andrew Garfield almost turned down ‘The Social Network’ role
December 28th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 28 (ANI): Andrew Garfield has admitted that he almost turned down the chance to star in 'The Social Network' - because he thought making a movie about social networking ... Read more...
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Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman: Probable To Be Cast As The Gunslinger In Ron Howards Dark Tower
December 18th, 2010 - 9:17 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Reports suggest that at a recent press conference, Ron Howard had given positive nods for all the names that were mentioned by the crowd as to who would play the role ... Read more...
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Bonham Carter to be honoured at 13th British Independent Film Awards
November 19th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19 (ANI): The 13th British Independent Film Awards ceremony is set to honour Helena Bonham Carter and Liam Neeson on 5th December.Bonham Carter, star of the Harry Potter films, ... Read more...
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Ashmit Is A ‘Hot Eye-Candy’ In Bigg Boss House Says Ameesha
November 13th, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It has been more than a month that Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel has been locked inside the house but his loving sister never commented anything on ... Read more...
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American Music Awards: Highest Number Of Nominations For Eminem
October 14th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 14, 2010 (Sampourn Wire): Its time again for the American Music and on Tuesdaythe nomination list for the 2010 awards was announced and Eminem has taken the lead over the others with five nods ... Read more...
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Attitudinal change in Balakrishna
September 29th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): After successive failures, Balakrishna tasted a big success like "Simha'. This had helped him for a change in his attitude. He had earlier accepted films without taking ... Read more...
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Katy Perry, Lady Gaga lead MTV EMA nominations
September 21st, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 21 (ANI): Katy Perry and Lady Gaga with five nods each are leading the nominations for the MTV Europe Music Awards.The singers will compete against each other in the ... Read more...
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1 Kilogram Cocaine Found in Hollowed-Out Bologna
August 30th, 2010 - 8:08 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Aug 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Holyoke Police recently arrested a 30-year-old Massachusetts man in connection with drug trafficking when a hollowed-out bologna delivered to his home was found to contain one ... Read more...
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AC/DC up for Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards
August 14th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 14 (ANI): AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, KISS, and Slash are leading the nominations for the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards, with two nods each.They are up ... Read more...
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Lady Gaga gets 13 nods at MTV Video Music Awards
August 4th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 4 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga has been nominated for 13 categories at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The "Poker Face" hitmaker has received nods in Best Pop Video, Best Dance Music ... Read more...
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‘The Pacific’, ‘Glee’ get most Emmy nominations
July 8th, 2010 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 8 (DPA) "The Pacific" mini-series and comedy "Glee" received the most Emmy nominations Thursday, with a combined total of 45 nods in the television awards.
"The Pacific", a World War ... Read more...
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Top golfers say just one season away from claiming Tiger’s `lair’
May 20th, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 20 (ANI): A clutch of golfers have said they are just one season away from claiming Tiger Wood's number one ranking.The latest is Ian Poulter, who has talked about ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
“There is lot more enthusiasm in ‘Housefull’” - Deepika
March 31st, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 31, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Deepika Padukone can pretty much be complimented for the variety of roles that she has been picking up ever since playing the dual role of a ... Read more...
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Sir Terry Wogan voted Coolest Irish Celebrity
March 17th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 17 (ANI): Sir Terry Wogan has been named the coolest Irish celebrity in a survey poll to mark St Patrick's Day.The legendary Irish radio and TV broadcaster, who has worked ... Read more...
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Oscar drops Sacha Baron Cohen as presenter
March 4th, 2010 - 8:31 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 4 (DPA) The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has dropped controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen from the Oscar telecast because an "Avatar" spoof he planned to deliver ... Read more...
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Mere nods or raised eyebrows convey many meanings
January 1st, 2010 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Facial expressions can convey a world of meaning with just a mere nod or raised eyebrows, according to a new study.
A nod implies understanding, while a frown ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Mariah Carey ditches make-up for new film
December 27th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, December 27 (ANI): Mariah Carey was said to have ditched her make up for her new film Precious.The 40-year-old singer reportedly shot for most days without her gloss, mascara, foundation, bronzer, ... Read more...
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Lady GaGa, Beyonce lead MTV EMA nominations
September 22nd, 2009 - 12:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 22 (ANI): Lady Gaga will face competition from Beyonce for the best female title at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.Katy Perry, Leona Lewis and Shakira are also enlisted ... Read more...
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AC/DC, Iron Maiden in world’s best band nominations
June 28th, 2009 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 28 (IANS) Veteran rock bands AC/DC and Iron Maiden are to go head-to-head for the honour of best band in the world in Classic Rock magazine's 2009 awards.
AC/DC are nominated ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Jolie, Pitt compete in 2009 Teen Choice Awards
June 16th, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are up against each other in the category of "Choice Celebrity Activist" at 2009 Teen Choice Awards.The duo has also picked up ... Read more...
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‘Billy Elliot’ bags 15 nominations for Tony Awards
May 6th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 6 (ANI): 'Billy Elliot' is heading the list of nominations at the US Tony Awards, with the Broadway production of the British hit musical running for 15 awards at the ... Read more...
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Dark Knight composer scores double nods at Classical Brits
April 21st, 2009 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21 (ANI): Music composer James Newton Howard has been nominated twice in the best soundtrack category at the Classical Brits for his work on films The Dark Knight and I ... Read more...
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Hudson heads list of performers at Grammy Awards
January 21st, 2009 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 21 (DPA) Jennifer Hudson, whose mother, brother and nephew were murdered in October, will head the list of performers at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards Feb 8, it has ... Read more...
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The Simpsons lead 2009 Writers Guild TV nominees
December 10th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 10 (ANI): Televisions longest running comedy, The Simpsons the most nominated show for the 2009 Writers Guild of America (WGA) awardsThe animated series has five nominations for the prestigious ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Airtel ready to share telecom infrastructure
February 21st, 2008 - 10:01 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Bharti Airtel, India's leading mobile telecom services firm, Thursday said it was ready to share its active infrastructure with other operators. At present Indian telecom operators are ... Read more...
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