Beleagured Kingfisher defers joining oneworld
February 4th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) The beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines has deferred its plans to join the oneworld alliance until it can strengthen its financial position, an official said here Saturday.The high ... Read more...
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John doesn’t like dancing at weddings!
February 1st, 2012 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) John Abraham's priorities are clear -- he loves acting on screen and supporting social causes, but doesn't like dancing at weddings."I go more for social events ... Read more...
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`Dog Whisperer’ says he has always chased his dreams
January 31st, 2012 - 11:49 am ICT by IANS
San Jose (Costa Rica), Jan 31 (IANS/EFE) When he was little, Cesar Millan dreamed of being the "best dog trainer in the world" and says his mother told him ... Read more...
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France keen to further develop ties with Pakistan
January 30th, 2012 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) French President Nicolas Sarkozy is keen to further develop economic and political relations with Pakistan, the French envoy to Islamabad has said.Philippe Thiebaud said this at ... Read more...
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Soha, Kunal together on ‘Superstar Santa’ (Movie Snippets)
January 20th, 2012 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) They have dodged the cameras for long, but Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, who have been dating each other, will be seen together on ... Read more...
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Bangladesh signs $290 mn deal with World Bank
January 18th, 2012 - 7:30 am ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 18 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government has signed a $290 million financing agreement with the World Bank for the country's second Local Governance Support Project, said the Washington-based lender.The ... Read more...
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Half a million British kids unhappy
January 12th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) At least half a million children in Britain are "unhappy" with their lives, a survey has said.The "Good Childhood Report 2012" said around nine percent of ... Read more...
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Free education for children in Israel
January 9th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 9 (IANS) Israeli children, aged above three, will now be able to get free eduction after the government approved an amendment in an existing law.Following a debate in ... Read more...
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Infosys shifts focus on developing economies
December 9th, 2011 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) IT giant Infosys is shifting its priorities to increase its revenues from the domestic market, as also other developing economies like China, Malaysia and South Africa ... Read more...
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Worse days ahead for Pakistan-US ties: Daily
December 4th, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Pakistan and America are both locked in a serious conflict which has been "worsened by the arrogance exhibited by the US", a Pakistani daily said Sunday ... 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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Pitt’s parenting woes
November 20th, 2011 - 9:50 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 20 (IANS) Brad Pitt has confessed he always worries about the fact that he doesn't get enough time to spend with his family.The "Moneyball" actor who raises ... Read more...
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G20 leaders promise to foster global growth
November 4th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Cannes, Nov 4 (IANS) Leaders of the world's major developed and emerging economies have agreed to foster global growth in coordinated but different efforts, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said here ... Read more...
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Peacebuilding must respect sovereignty: China
November 1st, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 1 (IANS) Post-conflict peacebuilding should be carried out on the basis of full respect to the sovereignty and will of the country concerned, a Chinese diplomat said ... Read more...
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Reform of security sector vital to create peace: India
October 13th, 2011 - 1:27 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian Minister Preneet Kaur stressed here Wednesday the importance of effective security sector reform (SSR) for countries that are in the midst of conflict or ... Read more...
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Russia completes deployment of navigation satellites
October 8th, 2011 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 8 (IANS) Russia has completed the deployment of its global positioning satellite group "Glonass", an official said Friday.Glonass, the Russian equivalent of the US Global Positioning System (GPS), ... Read more...
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I’m more considerate now: Jessica Alba
October 3rd, 2011 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 2 (IANS) Actress Jessica Alba says she has become "more considerate" since turning 30."I feel like I'm much more considerate and can give more of myself than I ... Read more...
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Himachal seeks Rs.27,556 crore for 12th Plan
September 20th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has sought Rs.27,556 crore from the Planning Commission for the 12th Five Year Plan period, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Tuesday."We have ... Read more...
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Young women prefer career, lifestyle to family life
September 15th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Many British young women are puting off the idea of starting a family, believing it can spoil their lifestyle, career and looks, a survey has found.A ... Read more...
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‘The Desire’ my last for now: Shilpa Shetty (Interview)
September 14th, 2011 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Shilpa Shetty, who is returning to the big screen in a full-fledged role after four years with her delayed project "The Desire", says it is ... Read more...
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I’m getting better roles than ever before: Naseeruddin Shah (Interview)
September 4th, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) It's quality over quantity for Naseeruddin Shah, a versatile actor who has spent 35 years breathing life into innumerable, well-etched out characters on the big screen. ... Read more...
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UN to help rebel-led NTC build Libya’s future: Ban
September 2nd, 2011 - 6:33 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Sep 2 (IANS) The UN and the international community would work together with Libya's rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) to realise political transition in the conflict-torn North African country, ... Read more...
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Proposal to give Bin Lorry workers iPads criticized
August 30th, 2011 - 12:40 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bury Council has been criticized for their decision to give bin-men iPads to do their job. The council members have been criticized for misplacing their priorities at ... Read more...
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Breaking Anna’s fast more urgent than good bill: Khurshid
August 24th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The urgency to get Anna Hazare to break his nine-day fast was greater than passing a "good Lokpal bill", Law Minister Salman Khurshid said Wednesday."A ... Read more...
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Browne takes over as IAF chief
July 31st, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, an ace combat pilot, Sunday took over the mantle of leading the Indian Air Force (IAF) from incumbent Air Chief ... Read more...
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India to use UNSC presidency to establish credentials
July 29th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, July 29 (IANS) India will utilise its upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council to re-establish its credentials with political maturity to be a permanent member of the ... Read more...
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US developing cold storage facilities in India
July 19th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Developing cold storage facilities to strengthen food security in India is a main priority for the US, an official of the US Trade and Development ... Read more...
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Ramesh to review job scheme, to complete poverty census
July 13th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) As the new rural development minister, Jairam Ramesh Wednesday said a review of the achievements of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ... Read more...
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Indian space agency’s commercial arm gets new head
July 9th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 9 (IANS) Antrix Corporation, the Indian space agency's commercial arm, Saturday got a new head, V.S. Hegde, an expert in remote sensing applications as part of the ... Read more...
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Taliban threaten to hit more Pakistan targets
June 30th, 2011 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) The Pakistani Taliban have threatened to carry out attacks on nine more key installations in the country, similar to the Karachi naval base strike, to ... Read more...
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Bangladesh seeks close ties with China
June 20th, 2011 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 20 (IANS) Visiting Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said Monday that her country seeks to boost close bilateral cooperation with China. The two-way trade volume exceeded $7 ... Read more...
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BJP makes veiled attack on Rahul over Ramdev crackdown
June 9th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday made a veiled attack on Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for not expressing sympathies with those injured during police ... Read more...
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Misbah not desperate to head Pakistan’s ODI squad
May 30th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 30 (IANS) Just days after being given the charge of Pakistan's One-day team, Misbah-ul-Haq has made it clear that he is not desperate for the ODI captaincy.Misbah, Pakistan's ... Read more...
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West Bengal to make comprehensive sports policy
May 26th, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) A comprehensive policy for all round development of West Bengal's sports and sportspersons is in the pipeline, said state Sports Minister Madan Mitra Wednesday."A proposal has ... Read more...
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A decade since 9/11, Pakistan back to square one: Daily
May 7th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Ten years since 9/11, Pakistan finds itself "back to square one", a leading daily said, adding that with Osama bin Laden dead, the country needs ... Read more...
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