Puttaparthi readies for Sai Baba’s death anniversary
April 12th, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Puttaparthi town in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district is gearing up for the first anniversary of the passing away of Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of ... Read more...
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Jolie grateful to humanitarian deeds
February 11th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says she would have led a "very shallow, horrible life" if she hadn't thrown herself into humanitarian work to keep her grounded ... Read more...
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‘Roebuck was in state of utter despair moments before death’
November 15th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney/Cape Town, Nov 15 (IANS) Noted cricket columnist and former Somerset captain Peter Roebuck was in a state of "utter despair" before he committed suicide at the Southern Sun ... Read more...
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George Clooney Recovered From Malaria, Sources Report
January 21st, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Talented Hollywood actor George Clooney has recovered from an attack of Malaria and it was the second bout. Piers Morgan revealed the news on Twitter last ... Read more...
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‘Philanthropic’ Steve Waugh wants to be a ‘mentor’, not coach of Australian team
January 8th, 2011 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 8 (ANI): Former skipper Steve Waugh has said that he is not interested in coaching the Australian team, after Cricket Australia announced it would be undertaking a thorough review following ... Read more...
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Oprah Winfrey Rejected By Bono!
December 22nd, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
While it is common knowledge that only the best in the celebrity circuit get an opportunity to enjoy the company of talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Irish music composer and ... Read more...
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Salma Hayek Entered The US Territory Unlawfully
December 8th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In the interview with the magazine, Salma Hayek candidly admits that she was an illegal immigrant for only a short period of time after which the actress received citizenship. Salma Hayek ... Read more...
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Reese Witherspoon To Grace Magazine Cover
December 3rd, 2010 - 12:32 am ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reese Witherspoon will be gracing the cover of the Glamor Magazine in the January issue which hits newsstands on December 7. The star who is known ... Read more...
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Mendes, Garner to get ‘lifetime impact’ honour
September 9th, 2010 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Hollywood actresses Eva Mendes and Jennifer Garner would be honoured with a lifetime impact award by Variety's Power of Women, which recognises philanthropic work by women in Hollywood.
Eva ... Read more...
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Arundhati Roy, Indra Nooyi among Forbes’ 30 most inspiring women
July 25th, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy is ranked third and PepsiCo's India-born chief Indira Nooyi 10th in Forbes list of the world's 30 most inspiring ... Read more...
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Carla Bruni docu-drama ‘to release in twelve countries’
April 15th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 15(ANI): A new documentary on French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife/singer Carla Bruni may soon release in twelve different countries.The documentary titled 'The Birth of a First Lady', apparently shows "how ... Read more...
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Neil Young named Musicares Person of the Year
February 1st, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 1 (ANI): Legendary singer Neil Young has been named Musicares Person of the Year by the US Recording Academy.The 64-year-old singer/songwriter received the coveted title for his "influential artistic accomplishments ... Read more...
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NRI body to honour 7 for community service
December 28th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will recognise seven persons with its community service awards at a convention in New Delhi Jan 6 ... Read more...
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Clinton speaks sans fee, gets honorary degree
October 17th, 2009 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Oct 17 (IANS) For once, former US President Bill Clinton, who charges hefty fees for his speaking assignments, spoke free Friday.
The venue was Canada's top McGill University in Montreal which honoured ... Read more...
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Bill Gates says he seldom logs out (Lead)
July 24th, 2009 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates Friday said he seldom logs out, rarely feels drained and finds social networking sites irritating.
"I am a 24-hour technology person," said Gates, ... Read more...
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Bill Gates says he seldom feels drained
July 24th, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates Friday said he is a 24-hour technology person and rarely feels drained.
"I am a 24-hour technology person. I am not that big ... Read more...
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Microsoft wants to be part of unique identity project: Gates
July 24th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Terming the unique identity project as a "great initiative", Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates Friday said the software giant wanted to partner with India in the ambitious project ... Read more...
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Lucy Liu gets Humanitarian award from UNICEF
December 5th, 2008 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): Hollywood actress Lucy Liu, who turned 40 on December 2, has been given Humanitarian award from UNICEF.The Ally McBeal actress was given the honor by Oscar nominated ... Read more...
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Ellis Island awards for six Indian Americans, one Indian
May 8th, 2008 - 11:42 am ICT by admin
By Parveen Chopra
New York, May 8 (IANS) Six Indian Americans, including three doctors and three entrepreneurs, have been chosen for the Ellis Island Medal of Honour for 2008, given to US citizens ... Read more...
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Riyadh governor is an avid India admirer
April 20th, 2008 - 5:04 pm ICT by admin
By Aroonim Bhuyan
Riyadh, April 20 (IANS) Riyadh Governor Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud is an admirer of India and displayed his knowledge of the country and its culture during the ... Read more...
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UAE launches international humanitarian award
April 6th, 2008 - 7:49 pm ICT by admin
Abu Dhabi, April 6 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an international humanitarian award to acknowledge the outstanding philanthropic work of individuals and organisations that contribute to easing the plight ... Read more...
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