Richard Branson advertises for builder to restore his Caribbean mansion
January 30th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tycoon Sir Richard Branson is shopping for a builder to restore his luxurious Caribbean mansion which was razed by fire last year. Branson placed an ad on ... Read more...
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Complainant fails to testify, theft accused set free
January 29th, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Protecting an accused's right to speedy justice, a Delhi court has acquitted a theft accused, observing that the complainant failed to testify in court and ... Read more...
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Renewed bid for UNSC expansion by India, others (Lead)
January 27th, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, collectively known as the G-4 group of countries, have made a joint bid for the expansion of the UN Security ... Read more...
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G-4 makes joint bid for UNSC expansion
January 27th, 2012 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have made a joint bid for the expansion of the UN Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories ... Read more...
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Girl murdered by brothers for having affair
January 17th, 2012 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Noida, Jan 16 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her three brothers after they came to know about her relationship with a boy in the neighbourhood here, police ... Read more...
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Convict denied fund money for daughter’s marriage
January 15th, 2012 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, 15 Jan (IANS) A man serving a life term in Tihar Jail for the murder of a 10-year-old boy approached a Delhi court seeking permission to use his ... Read more...
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Night trains on key Jharkhand section resume after 19 months
January 13th, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Jan 13 (IANS) Night train services on the key Tata-Kharagpur section have resumed 19 months after a horrific rail crash in Jharkhand left 148 people dead, an official said.The ... Read more...
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I don’t give lecture to my kids: Jolie
January 11th, 2012 - 6:19 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says she doesn't give lecture to her kids.The 36-year-old, who raises six children with partner Brad Pitt, says she will let her ... Read more...
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Stacy Keibler: ‘George Clooney keeps me locked up’
January 10th, 2012 - 10:56 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former WWE star Stacy Keibler is charmed by actor George Clooney. The pair has been going out for some time. At the Palm Springs Film Festival ... Read more...
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Snoop Dogg detained for cannabis on bus
January 10th, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Rapper Snoop Dogg has reportedly been detained for carrying small amount of cannabis in his tour bus, but later he was released.The 40-year-old, who has been ... Read more...
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Keira Knightley cries over criticism
January 9th, 2012 - 8:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Keira Knightley says she often cries over things that are said or written about her."There have been many occasions when I just sit on ... Read more...
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Clooney fears hurting people
January 9th, 2012 - 2:08 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Hollywood star George Clooney's biggest fear in life is "hurting someone" and he tells lies to avoid the situation.The 50-year-old, currently dating former wrestler ... Read more...
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Poll panel bans political speeches at R-Day functions
January 4th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) Wednesday barred Punjab's chief minister, ministers, political functionaries and legislators from making political speeches at Republic Day functions, and attending such functions ... Read more...
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Russell, Perry divorcing over baby issue?
January 2nd, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Comedian Russell Brand has reportedly filed for divorce from Katy Perry because he wanted to start a family with the singer, but she was not ... Read more...
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Nothing extraordinary in Rajya Sabha proceedings: Somnath
December 30th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) Stating that the government as well as the opposition were interested in scoring political points, former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee said Friday that there ... Read more...
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Tripura to apply ‘no detention policy’ in schools amid concern
December 27th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Dec 27 (IANS) Shifting from their previous stand, Tripura's Left Front government Tuesday announced that it would apply a 'no detention policy' up to the eighth standard in the ... Read more...
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Indian national anthem completes 100 years
December 27th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Indian national anthem "Jana Gana Mana..." completed 100 years Tuesday.It was on this day in 1911 that the song, penned by Rabindranath Tagore, was first ... Read more...
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It’s Sonam over Deepika for Siddharth Mallya
December 22nd, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone's purported boyfriend Siddharth Mallya has chosen Sonam Kapoor as the most stylish actress in Bollywood."Most stylish actress! I think Sonam dresses pretty ... Read more...
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Is Kate Upton Mark Sanchez’s girlfriend?
December 21st, 2011 - 11:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The New York Post has reported that Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has been frequenting the apartment of model Kate Upton. The report claims that Sanchez has ... Read more...
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Hazare writes to PM, reiterates agitation threat (Lead)
December 17th, 2011 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Raising doubts about the government's intention to pass the Lokpal bill in the winter session of parliament, Anna Hazare Saturday wrote to Prime Minister ... Read more...
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Hazare writes to PM, renews stir threat
December 17th, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Raising doubts over the government's intention to pass the Lokpal bill in the winter session of parliament ending Dec 22, Anna Hazare Saturday wrote ... Read more...
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Winter session should be extended: Anna
December 15th, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Thursday said the winter session of parliament should be extended if the time to pass the Lokpal bill is limited."If ... Read more...
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Russian man claims that he is the father of Claudia Schiffer’s child
December 15th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Munich, Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The German newspaper Bild has reported that a Russian man is claiming paternity to supermodel Claudia Schiffer’s child. The man, Aleksander Gavrilov, claims that he slept with ... Read more...
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Hughes opts out of Big Bash to focus on Test career
December 14th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia's beleaguered Test opener Phil Hughes has opted out of the Big Bash Twenty20 league with Sydney Thunder to concentrate on his technique.The 23-year-old is going ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh’s ‘Don 2′ promotional tour to start in Patna
December 12th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan will be visiting Patna Tuesday and other non-metropolitan centres thereafter to promote his forthcoming film "Don 2 - The King Is Back", ... Read more...
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Minor maid held for kidnapping two-year-old
December 9th, 2011 - 11:41 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Dec 9 (IANS) A 15-year-old domestic help was Friday arrested here for kidnapping the two-year-old baby of her employers as she allegedly wanted to teach them a lesson for ... Read more...
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Renewal of TV licences: Self-regulatory bodies to be consulted
December 9th, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The information and broadcasting ministry has notified the uplinking guidelines for TV channels, but has softened the contentious renewal clause amid an outcry from ... Read more...
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Steve Jones strips off on American TV
December 7th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Dec 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) British television star Steve Jones stripped when he appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’s show. The X Factor USA host has failed to win over the public ... Read more...
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Farhan wants to work with childhood friend Salman
December 3rd, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) After working with Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar says he is keen to work with his childhood friend Salman Khan.The ... Read more...
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Russia switches on missile detection radar
November 30th, 2011 - 9:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Moscow, Nov 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Russia has turned its missile detection radar on in response to US and NATO’s effort to install missile shield in Europe. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was in ... Read more...
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Gosling surprised Mendes with romantic date
November 29th, 2011 - 8:20 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 29 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling surprised his rumoured girlfriend Eva Mendes by flying to Paris to take her on a romantic date.The 31-year-old's visit to Paris was a ... Read more...
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For Anil, charity more important
November 28th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Anil Kapoor cancelled two important engagements here and flew down to Los Angeles to attend a charity event for Pratham, child literacy organisation."I had to ... Read more...
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La Liga title still not out of grasp: Guardiola
November 27th, 2011 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 27 (IANS) Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insisted Sunday that his side's shock 0-1 defeat away to Getafe does not mean that the Spanish football league title has ... Read more...
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Ashwin should be ready to bowl on any wicket: Gambhir
November 24th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir Thursday said Ravichandran Ashwin's criticism of Wankhede pitch was uncalled for and that the off-spinner should be ready to bowl on any ... Read more...
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Jamaican sprinter Mullings gets lifetime ban for doping offence
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston, Nov 22 (IANS) Jamaican sprinter Steve Mullings has been banned for life after a second doping offence, the Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel has said."The panel believes that a clear ... Read more...
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