The politics of dogs - from Chandigarh to the northeast (Punjab Newsletter)
July 7th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 7 (IANS) Politics may hardly have anything to do with dogs. But the developments in Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab, and in the northeast in recent days, ... Read more...
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Obama’s comment on Michelle taken as oral sex joke
June 8th, 2012 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 8 (IANS) A comment made by US President Barack Obama on first lady Michelle beating a TV host in push-ups has been interpreted by many people as ... Read more...
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The day India’s MPs created history
August 28th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) It was a rare show of unanimity and purposefulness, going beyond party lines. At the special parliament debate on Saturday, MPs transcended their usual ... Read more...
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Sharad Yadav asks Hazare supporters to be civil
August 27th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Sharad Yadav Saturday took a dig at some of Anna Hazare's supporters and associates, amidst roars of laughter from MPs ... Read more...
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Under pressure, Nepal moves to help gangraped nun
July 16th, 2011 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, July 16 (IANS) Under mounting pressure from the National Women's Commission, ethnic organisations and lawmakers, Nepal's government finally moved Saturday to help a Buddhist nun gangraped in a public ... Read more...
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Polling day won’t lead to extended weekend
February 4th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Killing the holiday spirit for those who take advantage of a polling day falling before or after a weekend and go on extended vacation, the Election Commission ... Read more...
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Sepak Takraw inspires lighter moments in Goa assembly
February 4th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 4 (IANS) Sepak Takraw, an exciting sport of Malay origin that is an athletic mix between football and volleyball, inspired some hilarious moments in the Goa legislative assembly Friday. Opposition ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama meets young fans in Mumbai
November 6th, 2010 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) It was a "dream come true" for US First Lady Michelle Obama as she mingled with her young fans at the University of Mumbai Saturday evening.Michelle tried ... Read more...
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Witty Rahul takes reporters off-guard
September 16th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) He indulged in friendly banter, gave quick repartee and took occasional digs at those asking questions -- Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi seemed relaxed and thoroughly enjoying ... Read more...
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‘Improv Everywhere’ Entertains The Public With Star Wars Subway
July 15th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 15, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The New Yorkers, travelling on the subway were astonished to see the Princess Leia of Star wars fame climb aboard the train. She ... Read more...
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Kamat laughs off queries on minister’s ‘partner’ death
June 1st, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, June 1 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Tuesday shocked journalists when he burst into a sudden fit of laughter when asked to comment on the mysterious death of Tourism ... Read more...
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RNRL seeks to shred oil ministry affidavit to pieces (To go with: Krishna-Godavari gas not for Dadri alone: RNRL)
December 3rd, 2009 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Rana Ajit
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The oil ministry's affidavit on the Krishna-Godavari gas dispute is not worth the paper it is written on and must be summarily rejected as it ... Read more...
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Jaipal’s ’sexy friend’ Lalu says thanks ‘just a friend’ (Parliament Diary)
August 6th, 2009 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy and Lalu Prasad had a hearty laugh when Reddy, while speaking during a discussion on a bill, referred to the ... Read more...
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Zee TV Weekend synopsis (24th July to 26th July 2009)
July 23rd, 2009 - 12:03 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Zee TV Weekend synopsis
Saregamapa L'il Champs
Telecast date: Friday, 24th july at 9:30pm
Imraan Khan and Ravi Kisshan were the guest judges on Saregamapa L'il champs this week and were ecstatic about the ... Read more...
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I have to go on a diet once I return home: Clinton
July 20th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton "admires" India and "loves Indian food". After her gastronomic excesses during her trip here, she intends to go on a ... Read more...
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Botox jabs can help beat the blues
April 1st, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 1 (ANI): By stopping the face from frowning, Botox jabs, which smooth out facial lines by partially freezing muscles, make patients feel happier, a new study suggests.The treatment has been ... Read more...
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Advani pitches for ‘good fight’ with ‘good results’
February 26th, 2009 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Thursday said the upcoming elections would witness a "good contest" and reminded MPs on the last day ... Read more...
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Ad watchdog called upon to solve atheist bus campaign matter after complaints
January 9th, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 9 (ANI): The atheist adverts on 800 Brit buses, declaring the probability of the none-existence of God, have received 48 complaints, and the advertising watchdog has been called in ... Read more...
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Govinda, Ganesh Acharya - another filmy friendship gone kaput
August 15th, 2008 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) It's sad but true. Choreographer-turned-director Ganesh Acharya, who made Govinda dance to innumerable hit songs in the past, has fallen out with the star. The ... Read more...
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Even my lost baggage makes news in India: Amitabh Bachchan (With Images)
July 18th, 2008 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, July 18 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan may have lost his clothes on a British Airways flight from London to Toronto, but he kept his shirt on at a press conference ... Read more...
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Radio Pakistan moaning about the plight of Sikhs in East Punjab exposed
June 2nd, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by admin
Ferozepur (Punjab), June 2 (ANI): Peals of Gurbani greet listeners every morning in the tiny hamlet of Roopnagar in Ferozepur District, which lies on the India-Pakistan border.
The "Punjabi Durbar" programme ... Read more...
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Make more movies like ‘Dor’: Renuka Chowdhury
March 5th, 2008 - 5:08 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) If the minister of Women and Child Development Renuka Chowdhury has her way, Bollywood will be making more movies such as "Dor" which shows the struggle and ... Read more...
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