Germany, a pillar to curb Iranian nuke programme: Israel
September 10th, 2012 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Sep 10 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak Sunday praised Germany for playing a key role in international efforts to halt Iran's controversial nuclear programme."We, in Israel, all know ... Read more...
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Mother for mercy killing of two kids
September 5th, 2012 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 5 (IANS) Failing to get financial assistance for the treatment of her two paralytic children, a woman in Rajasthan has written to the state government seeking permission for ... Read more...
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China to have tourism law
August 27th, 2012 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 27 (IANS) Chinese lawmakers Monday started deliberations on a draft law on tourism, aiming to promote the development of the country's booming travel industry.The draft includes operating standards ... Read more...
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Ashok Mehta was a pillar of strength: Aparna Sen
August 18th, 2012 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Aparna Sen, who had worked with cinematographer Ashok Mehta in "36 Chowringhee Lane", "Paroma" and "Sati", is devastated after learning about his demise, as ... Read more...
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Women not safe in Bihar, says NCW team
August 17th, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) A National Commission for Women (NCW) team Friday said women are not safe in Bihar and after probing the alleged gangrape of a Class 11 student ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants cordial relations with India, says Ashraf
August 15th, 2012 - 4:13 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has reiterated his country's resolve to find a negotiated settlement to all disputes with India."We want cordial relations with India ... Read more...
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Mumbai woman killed in US bus accudent
August 4th, 2012 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
Chicago, Aug 4 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman dentist from Mumbai, who was also a graduate student at the University of Missouri, was the lone passenger killed in a crash of ... Read more...
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Mohan Kapur to enter ‘Amrit Manthan’ as saviour
July 1st, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Bollywood and television actor Mohan Kapur is set to enter TV show "Amrit Manthan" as protagonist Nimrit's saviour. He will be seen as hotelier S.J. Oberoi ... Read more...
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US congratulates Egyptian president-elect
June 25th, 2012 - 3:16 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (IANS) Describing Egypt's presidential election as a "milestone" in country's transition to democracy, the White House Sunday congratulated Egyptian president-elect Mohamed Morsi over his win, Xinhua reported.Morsi ... Read more...
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Fighting corruption - a poor farmer’s way
June 14th, 2012 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 14 (IANS) Asked to pay a Rs.1,000 bribe, a landless Bihar farmer begged to differ. And he vented his ire by collecting alms and sending the amount to ... Read more...
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‘Nokia regaining lost ground in handset market’
June 7th, 2012 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 7 (IANS) Finnish telecom giant Nokia is regaining its lost ground in the global handset market, thanks to a strategy it adopted in 2011, said an official here. ... Read more...
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After 24 years, woman proves she is alive!
May 31st, 2012 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 31 (IANS) Asharfi Devi ran from pillar to post for 24 years to get a certificate to prove that she is still alive.A resident of Barun village in ... Read more...
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DDA ordered to pay Rs.3,000 damages to RTI applicant
May 30th, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Central Information Commission has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to hand out a compensation of Rs.3000 to an RTI applicant for providing ... Read more...
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Parliament light pillar of democracy: Meira Kumar (Lead)
May 13th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Terming parliament as the "light pillar" of democracy, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Sunday said the two houses of parliament were custodians of the ... Read more...
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Prachi, Neha thank moms for their support
May 10th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actors Prachi Desai and Neha Dhupia feel their mothers have remained their strongest pillar of support and helped them grow professionally."I am very lucky ... Read more...
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NCTC an ‘important pillar’ of India’s security: Chidambaram
May 5th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday strongly defended his pet project, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which he said would be an "important pillar" ... Read more...
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I want to be like my father: Sanjay Dutt
April 26th, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt says he wants to be like his late father Sunil Dutt, who was like a pillar of strength for his family."I want ... Read more...
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Woman found dead near Delhi metro station
April 24th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A young woman was found dead near the Nehru Place Metro Station here Tuesday morning, said the police, adding she might have been raped and ... Read more...
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Former team mates hail Dravid ‘The Wall’ (Lead)
March 28th, 2012 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Former team mates Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly, V.V.S. Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid rich tributes to Rahul Dravid for his immense contribution to Indian cricket.Ganguly ... Read more...
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Dinesh Trivedi sows dissent in Trinamool ranks (West Bengal Newsletter)
March 18th, 2012 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The continuing suspense drama over the Dinesh Trivedi episode has not been the best advertisement for West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress. But what could be ... Read more...
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Prince Royce says he’s not letting fame go to his head
February 27th, 2012 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
Vina del Mar (Chile), Feb 27 (IANS/EFE) US bachata artist Prince Royce said that his family has been a firm pillar in helping him keep his feet on the ground ... Read more...
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Kashmir education minister resigns (Lead)
February 10th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Feb 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed Friday quit after police indicted him for the use of unfair means by his son in the ... Read more...
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Will.i.am: ‘Cheryl Cole will not return to X-factor’
January 27th, 2012 - 10:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rapper Will.i.am says Cheryl Cole is ready for her own show. Will.i.am, who is a close friend of the Girls Aloud star, told The Mirror that Cheryl ... Read more...
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Jairam for tribal-friendly development to fight Maoists
January 25th, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Wednesday called for political mobilisation and a sensitive tribal-friendly development strategy in the Maoist-affected areas to fight the menace in ... Read more...
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Renault to launch two more models in India in 2012
January 17th, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) French automobile manufacturer Renault will launch two more cars in India this year of which sports utility vehicle (SUV) Duster will be one.In a statement issued ... Read more...
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Uttar Pradesh sportspersons seek job quotas
January 17th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh Monday appealed to all political parties to consider a two percent quota fotr them in all government jobs."While parties are talking about ... Read more...
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No need to reveal design of Metro pillar: Apex court (Lead)
January 9th, 2012 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order directing the Delhi Metro to disclose the design of an elevated corridor's pillar that collapsed ... Read more...
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No need to reveal design of Metro pillar: Apex court
January 9th, 2012 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order directing the Delhi Metro to disclose the design of an elevated corridor's pillar that collapsed ... Read more...
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4,000 students invited to Abu Dhabi energy summit
January 5th, 2012 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS/WAM) More than 4,000 students have been invited to attend the 2012 World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi Jan 16-19, it was announced Thursday.Abu ... Read more...
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Shabana, Dr No, is a perfectionist: Javed Akhtar
December 11th, 2011 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) He is a wizard of words and she the face of parallel Indian cinema -- Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi make an enviable couple. After almost ... Read more...
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Don’t corrode judiciary, says apex court
December 8th, 2011 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that any attempt to corrode or erode the judiciary would weaken a pillar of the state that is still strong."If ... Read more...
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Little drops make an ocean, Agra woman shows how
December 5th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Dec 5 (IANS) Two years ago, she placed 500 piggy banks in as many Agra shops, asking for donations as low as Re.1 per day. Though her dream to ... Read more...
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Cummins has an uncanny similarity to Steyn: Arthur
November 22nd, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 22 (IANS) Australian coach Mickey Arthur finds an uncanny similarity between teen sensation Pat Cummins and South African fast bowling star Dale Steyn.Arthur was the South Africa coach ... Read more...
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Spain cuts 2011 growth forecast
November 17th, 2011 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Nov 17 (IANS/EFE) Spain's economy is likely to grow by 0.8 percent in 2011, the government said Wednesday, revising downward its earlier forecast of a 1.3 percent expansion in ... Read more...
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Pakistan seeks cooperation with countries in South Asia
November 9th, 2011 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to regional cooperation under SAARC during a meeting held in Maldives.Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir represented Pakistan at the South Asian Association ... Read more...
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