Artist uses trash to create `art with a conscience’
July 18th, 2012 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chicago, July 18 (IANS/EFE) For Mexican-born Leticia Rodarte, trash is a diamond in the rough from which she extracts materials to create "art with a conscience", works that she exhibits ... Read more...
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Cleanliness freak JLo’s loo woes
June 26th, 2012 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez reportedly refuses to use an outside toilet unless it is fitted with her own special seat to ensure a germ-free bathroom ... Read more...
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Palm expo opens in UAE
June 16th, 2012 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Ras al-Khaimah (UAE), June 15 (IANS/WAM) An exhibition of palm products opened in the UAE emirate of Ras al-Khaimah Friday.Crown prince of the emirate Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr ... Read more...
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Brook plans tea party to celebrate diamond jubilee
June 4th, 2012 - 4:13 am ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) Kelly Brook will throw a party to celebrate Britain's Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, which is taking place this weekend.The 32-year-old plans to host a sophisticated soiree ... Read more...
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Alpana’s ‘Ambalika’ captures Indian history (With images)
August 30th, 2011 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Jewellery designer Alpana Gujral has launched her new collection "Ambalika" that captures the essence of Indian history."I strive to capture the essence of Indian ... Read more...
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Keep your jewellery sparkling through monsoon
August 7th, 2011 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Here's how to keep your jewellery sparkling in the rains. If they're pearls, clean them regularly and keep them in a separate box. If it's silver, ... Read more...
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Alpana to showcase garden-themed jewellery at IIJW (With Images)
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Jewellery designer Alpana Gujral will showcase a collection titled The Enchanted Garden at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) and says it is inspired ... Read more...
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Actress Kajal Aggarwal makes ramp debut
August 2nd, 2011 - 2:07 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) "Singham" actress Kajal Aggarwal Monday made her debut on the ramp at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW).Kajal, who has worked in more than 20 Telugu ... Read more...
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Trailer of Meryl Streep starrer Iron Lady released
July 8th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The first trailer of the Margaret Thatcher-inspired movie “Iron Lady” has been released. The trailer was released online on Thursday. Thatcher was the first woman Prime ... Read more...
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Punjab trader arrested for duping man of Rs.10 mn
June 15th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, June 15 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Chandigarh police has arrested a Punjab-based businessman for duping a city resident of Rs.10 million (Rs.1 crore), police said Wednesday.According ... Read more...
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India’s exports jump to all-time monthly high of $26 bn
June 10th, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India's exports surged to all-time monthly high of $25.9 billion in May, registering a growth of 56.9 percent year-on-year on the back of a sharp ... Read more...
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April exports up 34 percent, trade deficit at $8.9 bn
June 1st, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India's exports rose 34.4 percent in April to $23.9 billion, while the trade deficit narrowed to $8.9 billion compared to the like period in 2010, ... Read more...
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India’s April exports rose 34 percent to $23.9 bn
May 12th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's exports in April grew at a strong 34.4 percent at $23.9 billion, while the trade deficit for the month stood at $8.9 billion, a ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton’s family selling hen-night items
March 21st, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 21 (IANS) The family of British royal bride, Kate Middleton, is reportedly selling cheeky hen-night accessories for brides that encourage them to have a last fling or ... Read more...
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Kate Middleton’s family firm sells pillows telling brides to have one last fling
March 21st, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 21 (ANI): Kate Middleton's family firm is selling pillows that tell brides-to-be to have "one last fling before the ring".The gift is part of a series of hen night ... Read more...
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Gold pendant with Admiral Nelson and his lover’s hair discovered
January 26th, 2011 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): A gold locket containing the hair of Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton-made when they began their affair-has been discovered and is set to be auctioned.The locket ... Read more...
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UAE Hotel erects $11m Christmas tree
December 17th, 2010 - 2:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Dubai, Dec 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is often said that everything in the United Arab Emirates is big. That might be very true because a hotel in the Arab state has ... Read more...
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UAE holds International Pearl Exhibition
November 11th, 2010 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 (IANS) Traders from across the globe will showcase their designs at the five-day International Pearl Exhibition underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The fourth edition of the exhibition ... Read more...
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Chinese pearls high in demand in Hyderabad markets
October 24th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Ranjeet JadhavHyderabad, Oct.24 (ANI): Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is often referred as the 'City of Pearls' since it boasts of having the largest pearl market in the country.Of ... Read more...
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Designers Pankaj-Nidhi offer Mughal era inspired clothes
October 7th, 2010 - 9:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Designer duo Pankaj-Nidhi have something royal to offer to women this festive season -- they have created a collection called "Gulabpash", inspired by the Mughal era."Gulabpash" means "gold ... Read more...
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Fake pearl powder floods China markets
September 21st, 2010 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 21 (IANS) Beauty products touted as having been made of powdered pearls, but actually made from shells, are now flooding markets in China, a media report said.
A report by China ... Read more...
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The Pearls Of Goodness For Shalini Arora
September 4th, 2010 - 2:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It was certainly a horrifying day for Shalini when the sun sweared not to show up the entire day. Off to her shoot for the most ... Read more...
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Jackie’s Jewels To Go Under The Hammer
August 11th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Jackie Kennedy's jewels are to be auctioned as a division of Bonham's Pioneers of Popular Culture sale.The highlight of the jewellery sales remain a three-strand replicated ... Read more...
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A nostalgic Lara walks ramp for Rina Dhaka
July 25th, 2010 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Model-turned actress Lara Dutta says it was a nostalgic feeling when she walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture ... Read more...
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92.7 BIG FM Delhi Speaks Fashion, Partners With Pearls Delhi Couture Week
July 23rd, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Delhi is going gaga over the "Pearls Delhi Couture Week 2010' and the FM channel 92.7 BIG FM is also no exception as it has become ... Read more...
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Bollywood stars descend at Manav Gangwani’s show
July 23rd, 2010 - 1:38 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Bollywood stars made their presence felt at Manav Gangwani's show at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week(PI-DCW) here Thursday with Dia Mirza, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab ... Read more...
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Rani Mukerji loves Delhi winter (Couture Week Diary)
July 21st, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Bengali beauty Rani Mukerji proudly calls herself a "Mumbai girl" and says the only thing she misses in the financial capital is Delhi's beautiful ... Read more...
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A new logo and disclaimer for Delhi Couture Week (Lead)
July 20th, 2010 - 12:45 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19(IANS) After the Delhi High Court Monday restrained the organisers of the inaugural Delhi Couture Week from using the word "Pearl" - the name of their title sponsor - ... Read more...
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Sonam Kapoor’s ‘AISHA’ Gives A New Face To Indian Fashion
July 16th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 16 (Sampurn Wire): Previously, it was the Hollywood flicks that used to set up a particular standard for the fashion trends of Bollywood. However, it seems that those days of ... Read more...
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Roberto Cavalli to dress Shakira for World Cup final
July 10th, 2010 - 12:48 am ICT by IANS
London, July 9 (IANS) Pop star Shakira will dazzle in a special Roberto Cavalli outfit while performing at the closing ceremony of the World Cup.
The outfit features a silk-fringed skirt covered ... Read more...
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Anne Hathaway’s jewelry gifted to her by ex-boyfriend to be auctioned off by the FBI
June 24th, 2010 - 12:32 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jun 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Anne Hathaway’s jewelry which was gifted to her by her ex-boyfriend, is going to be auctioned off by the FBI.Amongst the items that would ... Read more...
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Bhavnagar craftsman wows customers with original ceramic jewellery
May 22nd, 2010 - 9:34 pm ICT by ANI
Bhavnagar (Gujarat), May 22 (ANI): A craftsman of Bhavnagar's Botad sub-district in Gujarat has claimed that he has created a new kind of ceramic jewellery.Praveen Prajapati says he does not use expensive ... Read more...
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2,700-year-old tomb found in Mexico
May 18th, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, May 18 (IANS) A 2,700-year-old multiple burial tomb, believed to be the precedent of pyramids in the Central American region, was found in Mexico Tuesday.
The tomb, dating from the Middle ... Read more...
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Olympic cyclist poses as Audrey Hepburn for bread ad
April 12th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 12 (ANI): Olympic gold medal cyclist Victoria Pendleton has featured in an advertisement for bread making company Hovis.Pendleton, who has signed as the brand ambassador for Hovis in a ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama meets The Simpsons
March 24th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 24 (ANI): Michelle Obama has become the latest high profiler to feature in the hit animated series The Simpsons.The US First Lady was shown wrapped in purple and pearls as ... Read more...
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